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2011

THURSDAY, DEC. 1

JOHN FOLSE BOOK SIGNING: 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 5705 Johnston St., Lafayette. Chef John Folse signs his cookbooks.
JERRY JEFF WALKER, KEITH SYKES IN CONCERT: 8 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. $50-$125. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S 'SOUTH PACIFIC': 8 p.m., Mahalia Jackson Theater, 801 N. Rampart St., New Orleans. Broadway in New Orleans series. $34-$93. http://www.ticketmaster.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 1

SHOP HOP AT THE OVERPASS: 5-9 p.m., Perkins Road overpass area. Perkins Road Historic Merchants event. Annual holiday open house with more than 25 participating merchants. Live music, art, strolling carolers, food truck roundup and drinks. http://www.perkinshistoricmerchants.org.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 2-12. (225) 775-3877.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK, TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: 6 p.m., Civic Center and Jambalaya Park, Gonzales. Santa Claus visit, free hot chocolate and popcorn.
CHRISTMAS STROLL: 200 N. Magdalen Square, Abbeville. Thirteenth annual event. (337) 898-4110.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center for the Performing Arts, 271 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concert. $25-$55. (225) 383-0500, ext. 100.
LA PHILHARMONIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner. Selections include “White Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and excerpts from “The Nutcracker Suite” and “Handel’s Messiah.” $20-$41. (504) 523-6530.
CHORAL HOLIDAY CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium, Angelle Hall, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. With the University of Louisiana at Lafayette choral group. Free. (337) 482-6016.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2

LSU MUSEUM OF ART ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TRUNK SHOW: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., first floor, LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St. Free admission beginning at 5 p.m.
DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 4-9 p.m., downtown, including Lafayette Park, Shaw Center for the Arts. Snow Village, ice skating, Santa’s Gift Shop, fireworks and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Free.
HOLIDAY SCIENCE MUSEUM SHOWS: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Louisiana Art & Science Museum, River Road. Special holiday planetarium shows at 5, 7, and 8 p.m. Free admission with donation of new toy in Toys for Tots. Held in conjunction with the Festival of Lights event. (225) 344-5272.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 2-12. This evening’s event features photos with Santa Claus located in the zoo’s main pavilion. (225) 775-3877.
LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE: 5-8:30 p.m., LeVieux Village, 828 E. Landry St., Opelousas. Official lighting of the historic LeVieux Village. Free.
CHRISTMAS IN CLINTON: 5:30 p.m., lighting of Christmas trees in downtown Clinton. Gumbo dinner at Clinton United Methodist Church, La. 67 N. at La 10.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9:30 p.m., West Baton Rouge Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: downtown St. Francisville. Featuring the arrival of Santa, a live nativity, vintage dancers, strolling carolers, gospel singers, children’s Christmas parade, open houses of numerous local shops, tour of several contemporary homes.
BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS BRASS AND PERCUSSION CONCERT: 7 p.m., Hemingbough, St. Francisville. $25, adults; $10, children. http://www.brso.org.
NICHOLLS STATE CHORALE CONCERT, DINNER: 7 p.m., Cotillion Ballroom, Bolliger Student Union, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux. Nicholls State University Chamber Singers perform Christmas classics. $35 adults, $20 children. Tickets include performance and four-course meal. Reservations, (985) 448-4600.
LIVINGSTON PARISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT: 7 p.m., Live Oak United Methodist Church, La. 16, Watson. $5. Tickets available at New Covenant Church, Denham Springs on Monday from 4:30-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 4:30-5:45 p.m.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

CHRISTMAS IN CLINTON: 8 a.m., downtown Clinton. Community Market opens, followed by 10 a.m. Christmas parade at La. 67 N. at La. 10.
A RURAL LIFE CHRISTMAS: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., LSU Rural Life Museum, Essen Lane. A 19th-century style holiday celebration. $7, general admission; free, children 10 and younger.
HILLTOP ARBORETUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 11855 Highland Road. Annual Hilltop Hodge Podge Year End Sale. http://www.lsu.edu/hilltop.
JOLLY JINGLES CHRISTMAS SHOW: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Trade Mart A&B, Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales. Gifts and general merchandise market. (225) 772-8482.
LE MARCHÉ DE FÊTES: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pitot House, 1440 Moss St., New Orleans. Holiday boutique, seasonal celebration and shopping. http://www.louisianalandmarks.org.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9-10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. Two breakfast sessions. Reservations required (225) 769-0005.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: downtown St. Francisville.
WALKER CHRISTMAS PARADE: 1 p.m., begins at Walker High School. Festivities conclude at 6 p.m. with the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Free. (225) 665-4356.
BRSO FAMILY MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 3 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre. Benefit performance in support of outreach program Musical Gateways. Sponsorships levels begin at $100, which allows 10 children to attend the BRSO concert free of charge. http://www.brso.org.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. Lights displays featuring zoo animals throughout the zoo. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children ages 2-12. This evening’s event features photos with Santa Claus located in the Zoo’s main pavilion. (225) 775-3877.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
CHRISTMAS BONFIRE PARTY: 7 p.m.-midnight, Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. Christmas celebration under the oaks. $125 per person. Reservations required. (800) 442-5539.
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: 7 p.m., Upstage Theatre, 1713 Wooddale Blvd. Two-act holiday production of a Tennessee family’s Christmas reunion. Play by Ann Coulter Maertens, adapted and directed by Ava Brewster-Turner. $20. http://www.upstagetheatre.biz.
BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 7 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and younger. (225) 638-3998.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center for the Performing Arts, 271 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concert. $25-$55. (225) 383-0500, ext. 100.
CHRISTMAS ON THE LEVEE: 6-9:30 p.m., Nottoway Plantation, 30125 La. 1, White Castle. Tree lighting ceremony, big band music, food and fireworks. http://www.nottoway.com.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4

A RURAL LIFE CHRISTMAS: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., LSU Rural Life Museum, Essen Lane. A 19th-century style holiday celebration, $7, general admission; free, children 10 and younger.
CHRISTMAS FOOD FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 15710 La. 16, French Settlement. Food and entertainment all day long. $7, plate dinners and side dishes; Sweet shop and a Christmas village. 5:30 p.m., lighting of St. Joseph campus and fireworks show at 6 p.m. (225) 243-7980.
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. $40 per person; reservations recommended. (800) 442-5539.
BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 2 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and younger. (225) 638-3998.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 p.m., West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. Free. (225) 336-2422, ext. 15.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 3 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
UPSTAGE THEATRE, ‘HOME FOR CHRISTMAS’: 3 p.m., Upstage Theatre, 1713 Wooddale Blvd. Two-act holiday production of a Tennessee family’s Christmas reunion. Play by Ann Coulter Maertens, adapted and directed by Ava Brewster-Turner. $20. http://www.upstagetheatre.biz.
BR CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 3 p.m., St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 412 North St.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: downtown St. Francisville.
LADIES OF JAZZ HOLIDAY CONCERT: 4-6 p.m., University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. New Orleans ladies of Jazz Stephanie Jordan, Germaine Bazzle and Leah Chase perform in the second annual event. Free, however, seating is limited, therefore RSVP to RachelJordanLa@earthlink.net.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS BRASS AND PERCUSSION CONCERT: 7 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Plaquemine. Tickets: http://www.brso.org.
LSU A CAPPELLA CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., LSU Student Union Theater. Tickets: http://www.cmda.lsu.edu.

MONDAY, DEC. 5

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia. Plantations and gardens decorated for the holiday season. (888) 942-3742.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia. Tours of the Joseph Jefferson home decorated for the holiday season. (888) 942-3742.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6

HOLIDAY DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
AMITE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 p.m., downtown Amite. Presented by the Amite Chamber of Commerce. (985) 748-5537.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
RAYNE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 p.m., Rayne. Parade lineup on Gossen Memorial Drive. Those interested in participating should begin arriving after 5 p.m. Parade route will follow the boulevard and end at the American Legion parking lot and/or the Rayne Power Plant parking lot. (337) 334-8347.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
LIL’ BAND O’BOLD SWAMP POP CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 7 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. $19-$27. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD: 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712-1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Twelfth annual holiday celebration event featuring music, cultural demonstrations and Kwanzaa observance in central New Orleans. Free. (504) 813-9008.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
‘JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS’ AT MANSHIP: 8 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. $50. http://www.manshipthreatre.org.
LIL’ BAND O’BOLD SWAMP POP CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 7 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. $19-$27. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9-10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. Two breakfast sessions. Reservations required, (225) 769-0005.
ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS GARDEN DISTRICT HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour includes seven Garden District homes. Tour headquarters is Trinity Episcopal Church, Bishop Polk Hall, 1329 Jackson Ave. Advance ticket prices: $30, Preservation Resource Center members; $35, non-members; $25, groups of 10 or more. Day of tour tickets are all $40. (504) 581-7032, http://www.prcno.org.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22. Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD: Noon-8:30 p.m., Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712-1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Twelfth annual holiday celebration event featuring music, cultural demonstrations, and Kwanzaa observance in central New Orleans. Free. (504) 813-9008.
SOULFUL SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd. New Venture Theatre production. $12. http://www.newventuretheatre.com.
DENHAM SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2 p.m. Parade begins at Denham Springs High School and rolls along Range Avenue and Florida Boulevard. Free.
DELCAMBRE BAYOU YULETIDE BOAT PARADE: 3-7:45 p.m., Main Street, Delcambre. Christmas parade and community festival. (888) 942-3742.
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE: 5:30 p.m., downtown Baton Rouge. Presented by Cortana Kiwanis Club. Route starts on Government Street, goes to the River Center, onto River Road, turns on Convention, left on Fourth and ends at the Capitol grounds. http://www.christmasinbr.com or (225) 603-5914.
CHRISTMAS AT MADEWOOD PLANTATION: 5-9 p.m., 4250 La. 308, Napoleonville. Annual holiday banquet in the decorated mansion. $55. http://www.madewood.com
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center, 2750 N. Westport Drive, Port Allen. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
CHAPEL CHOIR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: 7 p.m., The Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane. ‘The Journey’, with the Chapel Choir, Youth Music and Drama Group performing. http://www.thechapelnet.com.
THE NUTCRACKER: 7 p.m., Denham Springs High School. A Tri-Parish Ballet Company production. Admission is nonperishable food items. (225) 665-3414.
LAFAYETTE BALLET PERFORMS THE NUTCRACKER: 7 p.m., Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. $20-$45. Available at Heymann Box Office, or http://www.ticketmaster.com.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
CHRISTMAS BRASS, PERCUSSION CONCERT: 8 p.m., Joseph’s Cathedral, Baton Rouge. Tickets: http://www.brso.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia. http://www.ripvanwinklegardens.com.
CHRISTMAS PAST FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Girod St., Mandeville. Features Christmas shopping, activities, and entertainment in Historic Old Mandeville. http://www.oldmandevillebiz.com.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. $40 per person; reservations recommended. (800) 442-5539.
ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS GARDEN DISTRICT HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour includes seven Garden District homes. Tour headquarters is Trinity Episcopal Church, Bishop Polk Hall, 1329 Jackson Ave. Advance ticket prices: $30, Preservation Resource Center members; $35, nonmembers; $25, groups of 10 or more. Day of tour tickets are all $40. (504) 581-7032, http://www.prcno.org.
MAGIC ON MAIN: Main Street, New Iberia. Holiday lights, caroling, Santa’s trolley, tour of homes 4-6 p.m. http://www.shadowontheteche.org.
HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD: 1-8:30 p.m., Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712-1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Twelfth annual holiday celebration event featuring music, cultural demonstrations, and Kwanzaa observance in central New Orleans. Free. (504) 813-9008.
THE NUTCRACKER: 2 p.m., Suma Conference Center, Satsuma. A Tri-Parish Ballet Company production. $15. (225) 665-3414.
LAFAYETTE BALLET PERFORMS THE NUTCRACKER: 2 p.m., Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette. $20-$45. Available at Heymann Box Office, or http://www.ticketmaster.com.
CHAPEL CHOIR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: 3 p.m., The Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane. ‘The Journey’, with the Chapel Choir, Youth Music and Drama Group performing. http://www.thechapelnet.com.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 3 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
LAFAYETTE CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 3:30 p.m., Ducrest/Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. $10, general admission; free, children under 12. http://www.lcband.org.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
CHRISTMAS BRASS, PERCUSSION CONCERT : 4:30 p.m., Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, Darrow. Tickets: http://www.brso.org.

MONDAY, DEC. 12

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
‘CHRISTMAS PETER PAN’: 6:30 p.m., Furhmann Auditorium, downtown Covington. Louisiana Center for Theatrical Arts’ benefit performance for Toys for Tots campaign. Free admission, however, donations requested to help distribute toys for needy children. http://www.lcta.biz.

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
‘CHRISTMAS PETER PAN’: 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond. Louisiana Center for Theatrical Arts’ benefit performance for Toys for Tots campaign. Free admission, however, donations requested to help distribute toys for needy children. http://www.lcta.biz.
IRISH CHRISTMAS: 7 p.m., Harrington’s Downtown, 329 Florida St. Baton Rouge Irish Club seasonal celebrations of West Cork and neighboring Celtic lands. $20 general admission, $15 Irish Club member. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/137570.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
EW YORK POLYPHONY CHRISTMAS SHOW: 8 p.m., Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Moncus Theater, 101 W. Vermilion, Lafayette. Christmas program by NYP. $25-45. http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
HERMAN JACKSON SWING HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: 7:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Big band swing performing holiday favorites. http://www.manshiptheatre.org.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9-10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. Two breakfast sessions. Reservations required (225) 769-0005.
CHRISTMAS AT ROSEDOWN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosedown Plantation, La. 10, St. Francisville. 19th-century crafts, demonstrations and activities. Gardens decorated with shades of red and green from varieties of blooming plants and shrubs. $10, general admission; $8, seniors; $4, students. Garden only, $5.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
THE NUTCRACKER, A TALE FROM THE BAYOU: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, 275 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre production. $20-$42. (225) 766-8379.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 7 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and younger. (225) 638-3998.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

CHRISTMAS AT ROSEDOWN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosedown Plantation, La. 10, St. Francisville. 19th century crafts, demonstrations and activities. Gardens decorated with shades of red and green from varieties of blooming plants and shrubs. $10, general admission; $8, seniors; $4, students. Garden only, $5.
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. $40 per person; reservations recommended. (800) 442-5539.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: noon-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
THE NUTCRACKER, A TALE FROM THE BAYOU: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, 275 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre production. $20-$42. (225) 766-8379.
BOUDREAUX’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: 2 p.m., Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center, 500 W. Main St., New Roads. Christmas variety show and entertainment starring Rocky Jarreau. $20 adults, $15 ages 11-15; free for children 10 and under. (225) 638-3998.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 3 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22. Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093 or http://www.ticketmaster.com
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 23

ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30-9:30 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
‘PECAN CRACKER’ AT SOUTHERN REP: 8 p.m., Southern Repertory Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., New Orleans. Louisiana-style musical based on “The Nutcracker” and the E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. $20-25. http://www.southernrep.com.
NOOCA FUNDRAISER: 7:30-midnight, House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., New Orleans. Entertainment provided by the NOCCA Jazz Ensemble. Tickets $125, which includes buffet dinner. http://www.hob.com/neworleans.

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM, CHRISTMAS TOURS: Fairview-Riverside State Park, La. 22, Madisonville. Otis House Museum exhibits demonstrating how Christmas celebrations have changed since the Victorian Era. Free tour with museum admission. $4 per person. (985) 792-4652.
ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
REFLECTIONS OF THE SEASON, WBR: 5:30 -9 p.m. West Baton Rouge, Tourist Information & Conference Center. Drive-through light display. $1 per person. http://www.westbatonrouge.net.
CHRISTMAS EVE BONFIRES ALONG THE LEVEE: 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m., various points along the levees bordering Grammercy, Lutcher and Paulina in St. James Parish.

SUNDAY, DEC. 25

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: noon-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

MONDAY, DEC. 26

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

TUESDAY, DEC. 27

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
WINTER ZOO CAMP: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Baton Rouge Zoo. Children’s camp on naturalism and the animal environment. $35 per child; $42 out of parish. Ages 6-12. Register: (225) 775-3877.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28
CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
WINTER ZOO CAMP: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Baton Rouge Zoo. Children’s camp on naturalism and the animal environment. $35 per child; $42 out of parish. Ages 6-12. Register: (225) 775-3877.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 29

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
WINTER ZOO CAMP: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Baton Rouge Zoo. Children’s camp on naturalism and the animal environment. $35 per child; $42 out of parish. Ages 6-12. Register: (225) 775-3877.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

FRIDAY, DEC. 30

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com
ZOOLIGHTS: 5-8 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ICE SKATING: Noon-7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center. Ninety-minute skating sessions. (225) 389-3093. http://www.ticketmaster.com

2010

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1

IMAX CHRISTMAS RELEASE: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., IMAX Theatre, 1 Canal St., New Orleans. The Light Before Christmas runs daily through Dec. 30. $9, adults; $8, seniors; $6, children.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SHOW: 7 p.m., Grand Opera House of the South, 505 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley. With the Lowe Family. $30-$40. (337) 785-0440.

THURSDAY, DEC. 2

SHOP HOP AT THE OVERPASS: 3-9 p.m., Perkins Road overpass area. Annual holiday open house with more than 25 participating merchants. Live music, art, dance performances, food and drinks. (225) 293-1264.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
HOLIDAY WINE TASTING: 7-9 p.m., North Range Avenue, Denham Springs. Local chefs to provide tastings of special food and wine in the Antique Village. $25, advance sale only. Tickets can be purchased at Taste of Louisiana Café, 105 N. Range Ave., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. (225) 664-7509.
CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERT: 7 p.m., Cotillion Ballroom, Bollinger Memorial Student Union, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux. $35, adults; $12, children under 12. (985) 448-4600, or visit Department of Music 245 Talbot Hall.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center for the Performing Arts, 271 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concert. $25-$55. (225) 383-0500, ext. 100.
CHORAL HOLIDAY CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium, Angelle Hall, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. With the University of Louisiana at Lafayette choral group. Free. (337) 482-6016.

FRIDAY, DEC. 3

LSU MUSEUM OF ART ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TRUNK SHOW: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., first floor, LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St. Free.
DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 4-9 p.m., River Center Plaza, downtown Baton Rouge. The lighting of North Boulevard, ice skating and snow, Snowball Express trackless train, performers including Ascension Ballet Theatre with an excerpt from The Nutcracker, gift shop, music, art. Free.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.
LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE IN OPELOUSAS: 5-8:30 p.m., LeVieux Village, 828 E. Landry St., Opelousas. Official lighting of the historic LeVieux Village. Free.
CHRISTMAS IN CLINTON: 5:30 p.m., lighting of Christmas trees in downtown Clinton. Gumbo dinner, $5, at Clinton United Methodist Church, La. 67 N. at La 10.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: downtown St. Francisville. Featuring the arrival of Santa, a live nativity, vintage dancers, strolling carolers, gospel singers, children’s Christmas parade, open houses of numerous local shops, tour of several contemporary homes.
BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS BRASS AND PERCUSSION CONCERT: 7 p.m., Hemingbough, St. Francisville. $25, adults; $10, children. http://www.brso.org.
LIVINGSTON PARISH CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT: 7 p.m., Live Oak United Methodist Church, La. 16, Watson. $5. Tickets available at the door.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater Second Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd. $15. (225) 924-6496.
CHORALE ACADIENNE CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT: 7:30 p.m., St. John Cathedral, Lafayette.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 7:30 p.m., Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia. Play based on popular childhood tale. (888) 942–3742.
SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI’S GOLD: 8 p.m., LSU Student Union Theater, Ralph Semmes Drive. $25-$35, general public; $13-$20, students. (225) 578-5128.

SATURDAY, DEC. 4

CHRISTMAS IN CLINTON: 8 a.m., downtown Clinton. Community Market opens, followed by 10 a.m. Christmas parade at La. 67 N. at La. 10.
A RURAL LIFE CHRISTMAS: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., LSU Rural Life Museum, Essen Lane. A 19th-century style holiday celebration, $7, general admission; free, children 10 and younger.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., The Enchanted Mansion, A Doll Museum, 190 Lee Drive. Two breakfast sessions: $18 per person; $5, children under 2. Reservations required (225) 769-0005.
TUBA CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. rehearsal, LSU School of Music Building, Dalrymple Drive and Lake Street. Tuba and euphonium instrumentation. $5 registration fee. Noon performance, LSU Rural Life Museum, 4600 Essen Lane. Part of the Rural Life Christmas festivities. (225) 766-3604.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: downtown St. Francisville.
SEASONS EATINGS IN ASCENSION: 10:30 a.m., Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville. Cookie recipe swap and calligraphy workshop. Register in advance. (225) 473-8052.
DELCAMBRE COOK OFF, BOAT PARADE: 11 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds and Delcambre Boat Docks, Richard Street. Holiday gumbo cook-off and Christmas boat parade on the bayou. (888) 942-3742.
WALKER CHRISTMAS PARADE: 1 p.m., begins at Walker High School. Parade route posted online at: http://www.walker.la.us/ParadeRoute.pdf. Festivities conclude at 6 p.m. with the lighting of the 27-foot community Christmas tree. Reserve a spot by calling (225) 665-4356. Free.
NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE: 2 p.m., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell. (985) 718-4905.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CHRISTMAS BONFIRE PARTY: 7 p.m.–midnight, Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. Christmas celebration under the oaks. $125 per person. Reservations required. (800) 442-5539.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center for the Performing Arts, 271 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Masterworks concert. $25-$55. (225) 383-0500, ext. 100.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater Second Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd. $15. (225) 924-6496.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 7:30 p.m., Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia. Play based on popular childhood tale. (888) 942-3742.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

SUNDAY, DEC. 5

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA/GRINCH: 8-11:30 a.m., The Gatehouse, 13469 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road. $27 per person. Complimentary photo with Santa or Grinch and playtime in Santa’s workshop. For reservations, call (225) 752-2802.
A RURAL LIFE CHRISTMAS: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., LSU Rural Life Museum, Essen Lane. A 19th-century style holiday celebration, $7, general admission; free, children 10 and younger.
CHRISTMAS FOOD FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 15710 La. 16, French Settlement. Food and entertainment all day long. $6, plate dinners and side dishes; $5, tastes of local French Settlement restaurants. 6 p.m., lighting of St. Joseph campus. (225) 243-7980.
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 La. 18, Vacherie. $30 per person; reservations recommended. (800) 442-5539.
LSU MUSEUM OF ART ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TRUNK SHOW: 1-5 p.m. first floor, LSU Museum of Art, 100 Lafayette St. Free.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 2-4 p.m., West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. Free. (225) 336-2422, ext. 15.
NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE: 2 p.m., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell. (985) 718-4905.
LAFAYETTE CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 3 p.m., Ducrest/Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. $10, general admission; free, children under 12. (337) 989-1279.
ANNUAL MS. BANKS WORKSHOP/PAGEANT: 3:30 p.m., Banks Elementary Auditorium, 2701 72nd Ave. Promoting “A Holiday without Violence.”
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: downtown St. Francisville.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: 3 p.m., Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia. Play based on popular childhood tale. (888) 942–3742.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS BRASS AND PERCUSSION CONCERT: 6:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Plaquemine. $25, adults; $10, children. http://www.brso.org.
LSU A CAPPELLA CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., LSU Student Union Theater. $18, general admission; $15, staff; $12, students. http://www.cmda.lsu.edu.

MONDAY, DEC. 6

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia. plantations and gardens decorated for the holiday season. (888) 942-3742.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia. Tours of the Joseph Jefferson home decorated for the holiday season. (888) 942-3742.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

TUESDAY, DEC. 7

HOLIDAY DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS LECTURE: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Juban’s Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Road. Florent Hardy, director of the Louisiana State Archives, speaks on Louisiana Christmas traditions. $20. Proceeds benefit the YWCA. (225) 383-0681.
AMITE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6 p.m., downtown Amite. Presented by the Amite Chamber of Commerce. (985) 748-5537.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
RAYNE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 6 p.m., Rayne. Parade lineup on Gossen Memorial Drive. Those interested in participating should begin arriving after 5 p.m. Parade route will follow the boulevard and end at the American Legion parking lot and/or the Rayne Power Plant parking lot.
BATON ROUGE HIGH CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 4th and Main streets. BRHS Choral Union accompanied by BRSO String Quartet & Wind players. (225) 383-0520.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.

THURSDAY, DEC. 9

CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater Second Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd. $15. (225) 924-6496.

FRIDAY, DEC. 10

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
LENOX AVE. CHRISTMAS CAROL: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., State Police Academy Auditorium, 7901 Independence Blvd. Harlem-set drama based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. $20, general admission; $15, students, to the 10 a.m. performance only. http://www.upstagetheater.biz.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater Second Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd. $15. (225) 924-6496.
CHAPEL CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m., The Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane. The Chapel Choir, Youth Music and Drama Group performing. http://www.thechaplenet.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 11

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CHRISTMAS PAST FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Girod St., Mandeville. Features Christmas shopping, activities, and entertainment in Historic Old Mandeville. http://www.oldmandevillebiz.com.
YULETIDE ON BAYOU: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boulingy Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia. Gingerbread house competition among Girl Scouts. (888) 942-3742.
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Garden District, New Orleans. Tour includes seven Garden District homes. Tour headquarters is Trinity Episcopal Church, Bishop Polk Hall, 1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans. Advance ticket prices: $30, Preservation Resource Center members; $35, nonmembers; $25, groups of 10 or more. Day of tour tickets are all $40. (504) 581-7032, http://www.prcno.org.
BANKS CHRISTMAS PARADE: 10 a.m., followed by Freedom “Spark Park” Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 75th Street at Pembroke, next to Banks Elementary. Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park Celebration staged by the Community Against Drugs and Violence.
HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD: 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1714/1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Cultural displays, music and marketplace. Free.
EXCERPT FROM THE NUTCRACKER: The Festival of Bonfires, Lutcher. Featuring Ascension Ballet Theatre.
DENHAM SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2 p.m., along Range Avenue and Florida Boulevard.
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE: 5:30 p.m., downtown Baton Rouge. Presented by Cortana Kiwanis Club. Route starts on Government Street, to the River Center, onto River Road, turns on Convention, left on Fourth, ending at the Capitol grounds. http://www.christmasinbr.com or (225) 603-5914.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
CHAPEL CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7 p.m., The Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane. With the Chapel Choir, Youth Music and Drama Group performing. http://www.thechaplenet.com.
LENOX AVE. CHRISTMAS CAROL: 7 p.m., State Police Academy Auditorium 7901 Independence Blvd. Harlem-set drama based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. $20, general admission. http://www.upstagetheatre.biz.
THE NUTCRACKER: 7 p.m., Denham Springs High School. A Tri-Parish Ballet Company production. Admission, one item for the Denham Springs Quad Office food pantry. (225) 665-3414.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater Second Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd. $15. (225) 924-6496.
BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS BRASS AND PERCUSSION CONCERT: 8 p.m., Joseph Cathedral, Baton Rouge. $25, adults; $10, children. http://www.brso.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 12

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS GARDEN DISTRICT HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour includes seven Garden District homes. Tour headquarters is Trinity Episcopal Church, Bishop Polk Hall, 1329 Jackson Ave. Advance ticket prices: $30, Preservation Resource Center members; $35, non-members; $25, groups of 10 or more. Day of tour tickets are all $40. (504) 581-7032, http://www.prcno.org.
MAGIC ON MAIN: Main Street, New Iberia. Holiday lights, caroling, Santa’s trolley, tour of homes 4-6 p.m., grand finale with the Acadiana Symphony 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the front gallery of Shadows-on-the-Teche.
HOLIDAY ON THE BOUELVARD: 1-8:30 p.m., Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1714/1724 Oretha Castle, New Orleans. Cultural displays, music and marketplace.
THE NUTCRACKER: 2 p.m., SUMA Conference Center, Satsuma. A Tri-Parish Ballet Company production. $15. (225) 665-3414.
DELCAMBRE BAYOU PARADE: 2 p.m., Main Street, Delcambre. Christmas parade. (888) 942-3742.
IBERIA COMMUNITY BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 3-5 p.m., West Gate High School Auditorium, 2305 Jefferson Island Road, New Iberia. (888) 942-3742.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
CHAPEL CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 3 p.m., The Chapel in the Oaks, 9611 Siegen Lane. With the Chapel Choir, Youth Music and Drama Group performing. http://www.thechaplenet.com.
BATON ROUGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS BRASS AND PERCUSSION CONCERT: 4:30 p.m., Houmas House Plantation, Darrow. $25, adults; $10, children. http://www.brso.org.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
20TH ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-IN: 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 8833 Goodwood Blvd. Sponsored by the Baton Rouge American Guild of Organists. Extra scores will be available for singers. Free.

MONDAY, DEC. 13

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

TUESDAY. DEC. 14

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6- 10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

THURSDAY, Dec. 16

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
STORYTIME WITH MRS. CLAUS: 6 p.m., Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville. Mrs. Kringle and elf ‘Tiny’ read stories and teach reindeer games. Free, but registration required. (225) 473-8052.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater Second Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd. $15. (225) 924-6496.

FRIDAY, DEC. 17

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater Second Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd. $15. (225) 924-6496.

SATURDAY, DEC. 18

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
CHRISTMAS AT ROSEDOWN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosedown Plantation, La. 10, St. Francisville. 19th century crafts, demonstrations and activities. Gardens decorated with shades of red and green from varieties of blooming plants and shrubs. $10, general admission; $8, seniors; $4, students. Garden only, $5.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
THE NUTCRACKER, A TALE FROM THE BAYOU: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, 275 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre production. $20-$42. (225) 766-8379.
CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT: 5 p.m., St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 8833 Goodwood Blvd. Presented by New Orleans Visual Arts Singers. Free.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: 7:30 p.m., Baton Rouge Little Theater Second Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd. $15. (225) 924-6496.

SUNDAY, DEC. 19

CHRISTMAS AT ROSEDOWN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rosedown Plantation, La. 10, St. Francisville. 19th century crafts, demonstrations and activities. Gardens decorated with shades of red and green from varieties of blooming plants and shrubs. $10, general admission; $8, seniors; $4, students. Garden only, $5.
CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: noon-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
THE NUTCRACKER, A TALE FROM THE BAYOU: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, 275 St. Louis St. A Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre production. $20-$42. (225) 766-8379.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK: 6 p.m., Jambalaya Park, Gonzales. With performances by Ascension Ballet Theatre, En Pointe Dance Crew, Celeste Veillon and Jodi James. Santa Claus visit, free hot chocolate and popcorn. ABT will be collecting non-perishable food items for St. Vincent de Paul.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

MONDAY, DEC. 20

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

TUESDAY, DEC. 21

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 23

CHRISTMAS Display: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

SATURDAY, DEC. 25

CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-11 p.m., City Park, New Orleans.

SUNDAY, DEC. 26

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: noon-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

MONDAY, DEC. 27

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

TUESDAY, DEC. 28

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

THURSDAY, DEC. 30

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.
ZOOLIGHTS: 5:30-8:30 p.m., BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: 6-10 p.m., City Park , New Orleans.

FRIDAY, DEC. 31

CHRISTMAS DISPLAY: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Gardens Road, New Iberia.

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