Don’t you just love the brisk cool weather? I love this time of year and all the exciting events coming our way this month. It’s Louisiana State Fair time, Les Boutique des Noel is about to begin, people are already preparing their lists for the holiday gift-giving season, and it’s Thanksgiving month.

In this issue, we are featuring a section on restaurants so while you’re out and about doing the shopping thing, you’ll know where to go and take a breather while you enjoy some of this area’s best cuisine. Check out our Holiday Gift Preview before you even start making that list. Shreveport Bossier shopping has never been better with so many unique treasures.

Plus – drum-roll please – Adam Bailey has put together an incredible story on what goes on behind the scenes of Christmas in the Sky. You won’t believe all the creativity and work (glitter and lights) that goes into putting this awardwinning SRAC fundraiser together for us to enjoy every two years. This year, Christmas in the Sky is December 14th at Louisiana Downs.

Last month, I wrote about the Nutcracker Ballet. I need to clarify that the ballet company I wrote about is not our own Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet is celebrating that favorite holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at Riverview Theater, on December 14 and 15th. Featuring more than 100 talented local dancers, guest artists Marlena Brinkmann, who is a Resident Choreographer for Illinois Youth Dance Theatre and Illinois Dance Conservatory, and Justin Valentine, who is currently freelancing and coaching, and the music of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. I’m so sorry for the confusion. We’ll have more on SMB in the December issue!

Enjoy this issue with a nice cup of coffee or hot chocolate before you lace up your shopping shoes and get this holiday season started.