Shreveport, La. — SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) has announced the theme for this year’s Christmas in the Sky.
On March 5, 2024 theme for SRAC’s international award-winning fundraising gala was announced: “Sinsational It’s Las Vegas Baby.” Heidi Kallenberg is the chairperson for the event.
The announcements were made Tuesday, March 5 at Central Artstation on Crockett Street in downtown Shreveport.
Each year, SRAC holds the Christmas in the Sky fundraiser to raise money for its projects. It’s the ArkLaTex’s premiere gala event and is a volunteer-driven fundraiser. The event is expected to happen on Dec. 14 at the Louisiana Downs.
Christmas in the Sky requires multiple different volunteer committees working throughout the year to secure auction donations, sponsorships, and to create sets, props and costumes to bring the event to life. Typically, more than 500 people work on the event.
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“Over the past 19 events, Christmas in the Sky has taken us everywhere – Around the World, New York and Broadway, Hollywood, Outer Space and Out of this World, Destinations beyond Imagination, and we’ve been Hot! Hot!! HOT, as well as freezing cold! So where is the one place in the world to experience all of it? The Sizzle, the Sparkle, Glitz, Glamour, and Neon? IT’S VEGAS BABY…and Christmas in the Sky 2024 will be SINSATIONAL,” says Heidi Kallenberg.
The Shreveport-Bossier event is usually attended by 2,500 guests, not only locals, but also people who travel from places such as New York, Florida, California, Texas, and even Canada.
Experiences:
- Cirque d’Sky
- Stardust
- Elvis’ Love Me Tender Chaple of Love
- Lounge Lizards
- Evel Knievel
- Rat Pack Room
- Grapes and Drapes
- Lunar Lunacy
- Lady Luck Casino
- Out of this World Art in AREA 51
- 24 CT. Club Live Auction
- Sky High
- Golden Paddle raffle with a winner of a $10,000 bidding credit
The auction typically has 1,000 donated items from northwest Louisiana artists, area businesses, and other contributors from around the world.
Auction items to expect:
- Original artwork
- Travel opportunities to beaches, sporting events, vineyards, and distilleries
- Staycations
- Jewelry
- Accessories
- Collectibles
- Vintage couture
- Haute fashion
- Personal services such as massages, teeth whitening, and spa days
- Custom design
- Interior design
- Decorations
- China and crystals
During the event, Chef Ryan Gillespie will oversee a blue-ribbon cadre of area chefs who will prepare delights from 12 hot and cold buffets. Republic National Beverage Company, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Eagle Distributing/Budweiser, and Coca-Cola United of Shreveport will be providing drinks for the event.
“The proceeds from Christmas in the Sky support free community arts programming for two years,” said SRAC President Henry Price.
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The programs supported by the event include the ArtBreak Festival, arts in education, and steam learning, the Bakowski Bridge of Lights, Glo Fests, Caddo Common Park programming, and Artspace exhibitions.
For more information about the event, visit Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s website at https://www.shrevearts.org/, or call 318-673-6500.
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