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Calling All Musicians
Apr 12 – Dec 31.
Dynamic musicians (drummers, guitarists and keyboardists) are needed to fill ministry positions in an expanding music and arts department. Call to schedule an interview. Resumes via email are being accepted.
The Church Triumphant.

filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Community, Regional Music, Concerts.

Live Jazz and Blues Night
Dec 13 – Dec 31.
Enjoy music from local performers, open-mic poetry and door prizes Tuesdays from 7-10 p.m.
Old School 101.

filed under: Spoken Word and Poetry, Concerts.

New Bourbon Street Jazz Band
Jan 11 – May 23.
The band plays traditional New Orleans jazz on second and fourth Wednesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. Vintage dancing encouraged. The New Bourbon Street Jazz Society is the sponsor.
Hal & Mal's.
Free, donations welcome.

Upcoming
Hal & Mal's Wednesday Sep 12 6:00 pm

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Open Space
Mar 19 – Dec 31.
The Mississippi Improv Alliance hosts the event on third Mondays at 7 p.m. Local creatives are welcome to express themselves through their art forms.
The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace.
Free.

filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Stage and Screen, Concerts.

Being Belhaven Arts Series
Mar 29 – Jun 22.
Enjoy music, movies and stage performances Thursday evenings through June 22. Most events start at 5 p.m. or dusk; call for details.
Belhaven Park.
Free.

filed under: Stage and Screen, Dance, Concerts, Community.

Soul Wired Cafe Weekly Music
Apr 13 – Dec 28.
Blue Soul Blues Thursday is at 8:30 p.m., Fridays feature special events and neo-soul music at 9 p.m., Neo-soul Saturday is at 9 p.m., and Sugar Water Purple Sunday with spoken word and live music is at 8:30 p.m.
Soul Wired Cafe.

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High Note Jam Concert Series
Thu, May 17, 5:30 pm.
Enjoy music and refreshments in the Art Garden.
Mississippi Museum of Art.
Free, food for sale.

filed under: Food and Drink, Concerts.

Elizabeth Cook and Tim Carroll
Thy, May 17, 7:30 pm.
Cook is a country singer known for the songs "Stupid Things" and "Ruthless," and Tim Carroll blends country, punk and rock music. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.
Duling Hall.
$10 in advance, $12 at the door.

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Greek Fest 2012
May 18 – May 20.
The festival includes Greek food, music and dancing, children's activities, and arts and crafts for sale. Held May 18 from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (drive-thru lunch only), May 19 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and May 20 from noon-6 p.m.
Holy Trinity St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church.
Free admission, $10 lunch.

filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Dance, Concerts, Community, Shopping and Sales, Food and Drink.

Armed Forces Day Celebration
May 18 – May 20.
Events include a barbecue May 18 at 5:30 p.m., a veterans' picnic May 19 at 2 p.m., and a Red, White and Blueberry Brunch May 20 at 11 a.m. Live music May 18-19. RSVP.
Chateau Ridgeland.
Free.

filed under: Concerts, Community, Holiday, Food and Drink.

An Evening with Pierre Bensusan
Fri, May 18, 8:00 pm.
The award-winning guitar player is a native of French Algeria. Cocktails at 6 p.m.
Duling Hall.
$18.

filed under: Concerts, Regional Music.

Corey Smith
Fri, May 18, 9:00 pm.
Corey Smith is a country and blues singer. Tyler Reeve also performs. Cocktails at 7:30 p.m.
Hal & Mal's.
$15 in advance, $20 at the door.

filed under: Concerts.

Great Big Yam Potatoes Music Gathering and Fiddle Contest
Sat, May 19, 8:45 am.
Old-time musicians from throughout the state gather for a day of performances.
Historic Jefferson College.
Free.

filed under: Concerts, Regional Music, Community, Food and Drink.

Community Foundation of Greater Jackson Fundraiser
Sat, May 19, 3:00 pm.
In the Red Room. Enjoy food, a silent auction, a raffle and music from PFC, Buie, Hamman and Porter, the Extremez, the Sofa Kings, Barry Leach and Emma Wynters. Proceeds benefit the Ace McNeely Music Fund to provide music lessons and instruments to disadvantaged children.
Hal & Mal's.
$15.

filed under: Concerts, Community, Be the Change, Food and Drink.

Symphony on the Square
Sat, May 19, 6:00 pm.
On the courthouse lawn. Local talent and the Mississippi Symphony orchestra perform. The event also features the Thacker Mountain Radio Show. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets permitted.
Canton Historic Square.
Free.

filed under: Regional Music, Concerts.

Mississippi Community Symphonic Band
Sat, May 19, 7:00 pm.
The band plays songs from many genres. The Mississippi Swing also performs.
Belhaven University Center for the Arts.
Free.

filed under: Concerts, Regional Music.

Wynonna and The Big Noise
Sat, May 19, 7:30 pm.
Wynonna is a five-time Grammy winner, and the Big Noise specializes in vintage rock music. The pre-show party is at 6 p.m.
MSU Riley Center.
$70, $64.

filed under: Concerts.

Soul Front Performs LIVE at Last Call
Sat, May 19, 9:00 pm.
Experience the sounds of Mississippi's newest band, Soul Front, Saturday, May 19 from 9 pm - 1 am at Last Call. The foursome will perform a timeless hits from Adele, Brandy, Beyonce, Toni Braxton, and Elle Varner. Follow the band on Twitter at Twitter.com/Soul_Front or like them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SoulFront.
Last Call.

filed under: Food and Drink, Regional Music, Concerts, Dance.

Cajun Fest
Sun, May 20, 3:00 pm.
Enjoy Cajun cuisine, games, vendors and music from David Steele and Gena Rowlands, and the Sofa Kings.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Free admission.

filed under: Concerts, Community, Food and Drink.

Mostly Monthly Ceili
Sun, May 20, 2:00 pm.
Enjoy a family-friendly gathering of folks interested in Irish music and dance. Jackson Irish Dancers is the sponsor.
Fenian's Pub.
Free.

filed under: Dance, Concerts, Family.

Tiffany Williams in Concert
Sun, May 20, 6:00 pm.
The classical singer performs to raise funds for a trip to the Classical Singers Magazine Competition in Chicago.
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Donations welcome.

filed under: Concerts.

Blind Boys of Alabama
Sun, May 20, 6:30 pm.
Enjoy cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. The group has a 70-year history in gospel music. Tickets sold at the Coliseum Box Office and Babalu Tacos and Tapas.
Duling Hall.
$44.50 in advance, $50 at the door.

filed under: Concerts.

"Beethoven: Before and After"
Tue, May 22, 7:30 pm.
The Mississippi Chorus presents the music of Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms. Xixi Zhou, silver medalist from the 2012 Wideman International Piano Competition, also performs.
Wesley Biblical Seminary (Wesley Chapel).
$20, $18 seniors, $5 students with ID.

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Live at Lunch
Wed, May 23, 11:30 am.
Charlie Townsend performs in the Art Garden. Bring lunch or purchase a meal from the Palette Cafe.
Mississippi Museum of Art.
Free.

Upcoming
Mississippi Museum of Art Wednesday May 30 11:29 am

filed under: Food and Drink, Concerts.

Jackson Bike Advocates' Epic Bike Weekend
May 24 – May 27.
May 24, join the bike ride from Rainbow Grocery to the Mississippi Museum of Art’s Art Garden to attend Screen on the Green. May 25 is the annual Alleycat Bike Race and Scavenger Hunt; the after-party at Sneaky Beans features music from Overnight Lows and Bloodbird. May 26, participate in the bike polo match with bike polo enthusiasts from Mobile, Memphis, Little Rock and New Orleans. May 27, take a bike ride to Julep for brunch. Helmets encouraged.
*multiple locations.
Free.

filed under: Concerts, Community, Outdoors, Sports, Food and Drink.

Highland Village Concert Series
Thu, May 24, 6:30 pm.
David Wilcox performs.
Highland Village.
Free.

filed under: Concerts.

Holocaust Remembrance Program
Thu, May 24, 7:30 pm.
The program includes a screening of the documentary "Amnon's Journey" and music from Ensemble Polonaise.
Beth Israel Congregation.
Free.

filed under: Stage and Screen, Concerts, Community.

JV Jazz Lab
Thu, May 24, 8:00 pm.
Jesus Velazquez leads the Latin jazz ensemble.
Underground 119.
No cover.

filed under: Concerts.

Don’t Fry Day
Fri, May 25, 10:00 am.
Learn sun safety tips and how animals protect themselves in the sun.
Jackson Zoo.
$9, $8.20 seniors, $6 children ages 2-12, members/babies free.

filed under: Concerts.

"The Roots of Love and Freedom"
Thu, May 26, 8:00 pm.
Performers include singer Rhonda Richmond and poet C. Liegh McInnis. BYOB.
Yellow Scarf.
$20 in advance, $25 at the door.

filed under: Stage and Screen, Concerts.

Glenn Miller Orchestra
Sun, May 27, 3:00 pm.
The 19-member band has been perfoming since 1956.
Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
$32-$42.

filed under: Concerts.

Unbroken Chain Benefit Concert
Thu, May 31, 7:30 pm.
Otis Lotus and M.O.S.S. perform. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Animal Rescue League.
Duling Hall.
$10 in advance, $12 at the door.

filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Concerts.

Gospel Music Workshop
Fri, Jun 1, 6:00 pm.
Are you a talented singer, spirited group, or a church- moving choir? Think you have what it takes to make it big in gospel music? Hear from Mississippi’s best and learn some tips of the trade during the Gospel Music Workshop on Friday, June 1, 2012 at St. Luther M.B. Church, located at 1040 Banks Street off the Parkway by Jackson State University. Registration starts at 6 p.m. The workshop is part of the Gospel Artist Showcase weekend. Talent who participate in the showcase may have a chance to perform during the Jackson Music Awards on July 29th. Featured instructors include David Curry Jr. of the Mississippi Mass Choir, Stevie Jordan of St. Luther M.B. Church, Cynthia Goodloe Palmer of Canton Gospel Music Association, Daniel Powell from St. Paul AME Zio Church, Chandra Wise of New Jerusalem Church, plus moderator Minister Ben Cone III and special guest Pastor Melvin Jones, former radio personality and record promoter out of Memphis, TN. Registration is $10 per person or $100 for your entire music department musicians or choir. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Nighthawk Productions, 5660 Spencer Dr. Jackson MS 39212. For more information, call 601-972-7625. Proceeds benefit the St. Luther Building Fund.
St. Luther M.B. Church.
$10/person or $100/music department.

Upcoming
St. Luther M.B. Church Friday Jun 1 7:00 pm

filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Regional Music, Concerts.

Submerged 5.0: The Burner Brothers Bayou Tour
Fri, Jun 1, 9:00 pm.
Pish Posh (NYC), The Burner Brothers (NYC), DJ Kaotic (CO), DJ Proppa Bear (NOLA), Tightstep Concept Crew - DJ 360, Daphya Selecta, MC Fluid, Monoxide, & Repercussion.
Club Friction at the Joint.
$10 for 21+ $15 for 21-.

filed under: Regional Music, Concerts.

Mississippi Boychoir Spring Concert
Sat, Jun 2, 6:00 pm.
Current and former choir members perform selections from Mozart, John Rutter, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more.
Fondren Presbyterian Church.
Free, donations welcome.

filed under: Concerts.

The Still Able Experience
Sat, Jun 2, 7:00 pm.
Performers include James Fortune and Fiya, Troy Sneed, and Benjamin Cone II and Worship.
New Horizon Church International.
$20.

filed under: Concerts.

Music in the City
Tue, Jun 5, 5:15 pm.
In Trustmark Grand Hall. In partnership with St. Andrew's Cathedral, the museum brings a series of free concerts one Tuesday a month. Hors d'oeuvres will be served first, and Colman Pierce and Lester Senter perform at 5:45 p.m.
Mississippi Museum of Art.
Free, donations welcome.

Upcoming
Mississippi Museum of Art Tuesday Jul 3 5:15 pm
Mississippi Museum of Art Tuesday Aug 14 5:15 pm

filed under: Concerts.

Blues Bash
Fri, Jun 7, 6:30 pm.
Enjoy a barbecue dinner and music from Eden Brent. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.
$20.

filed under: Concerts, Regional Music, Food and Drink.

49th Annual Medgar Evers Homecoming
Jun 7 – Jun 9.
The event is in honor of the late civil rights leader Medgar Evers. June 7, the gospel concert at Word and Worship Church (6289 Hanging Moss Road) is at 6 p.m., and NAACP general counsel Kim Keenan is the guest speaker. June 8, the homecoming banquet at Hilton Jackson (1001 E. County Line Road) is at 7 p.m., and actor Danny Glover is the guest speaker. June 9, the parade at Freedom Corner (Medgar Evers Blvd. and Martin Luther King Drive) is at 10 a.m. and includes the Choctaw Color Guard and Dancers, and the blues concert is at 4 p.m. at Edwards Livestock Arena (108 Mt. Moriah Road, Edwards).
various Jackson locations.
Free gospel concert, $50 banquet, $15 blues concert.

filed under: Concerts, Community.

Eddie Levert
Thu, Jun 7, 7:30 pm.
The co-founder of the O'Jays performs. The pre-show party is at 6 p.m.
MSU Riley Center.
$52, $46.

filed under: Concerts.

Art Remix
Fri, Jun 8, 7:00 pm.
Enjoy food from chef Luis Bruno, a cash bar, art and live music.
Mississippi Museum of Art.
Free admission, food $5 and up.

filed under: Food and Drink, Concerts, Exhibits and Openings, JFP Sponsored Events.

Highland's Summer Jam
Sat, Jun 9, 5:00 pm.
At Highland Baptist Church (2513 N. 7th Ave., Laurel). Performers include Building 429, By the Fire and GodSpeed3. Group rates available.
*N/A.
$12 in advance, $15 at the door.

filed under: Concerts.

FestivalSouth
Jun 9 – Jun 23.
The two-week, multi-genre arts festival includes music, dance, exhibits and theater, and takes place at several venues. The Beatles tribute group Classical Mystery Tour, Don Giovanni and Sandi Patty perform. Visit festivalsouth.com for details. Refreshments sold.
Downtown Hattiesburg.
Admission varies, some events free; Circle Pass: $180, $50 youth.

filed under: Food and Drink, Family, Regional Music, Concerts, Exhibits and Openings.

The Cave Singers
Sat, Jun 9, 9:00 pm.
The Seattle folk band is knows for songs such as "Swim Club" and "Dancing on Our Graves." Cocktails at 7:30 p.m.
Duling Hall.
$8 in advance, $12 at the door.

filed under: Concerts.

Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour
Fri, Jun 15, 7:00 pm.
Fred Hammond, Byron Cage and Canton Jones perform.
Jackson Convention Complex.
Free tickets.

filed under: Concerts.

40th Annual Bentonia Blues Festival
Sat, Jun 16, 9:00 am.
At Holmes Farm (313 Wilson-Holmes Road). The event features gospel and blues music, food, and arts and crafts vendors. Enjoy Open--mic Nights June 14-15 at the Blue Front Cafe (107 E. Railroad Ave.); must pre-register to perform.
*multiple locations.
TBA.

filed under: Food and Drink, Family, Shopping and Sales, Outdoors, Community, Regional Music, Concerts.

Jars of Clay
Thu, Jun 21, 7:30 pm.
The Christian rock band has been performing for over a decade.
MSU Riley Center.
$35, $29.

filed under: Concerts.

Lost in the Trees
Thu, Jun 21, 7:30 pm.
The pop band performs to promote their album "A Church That Fits Our Needs." Daytona also performs. Cocktails at 6 p.m.
Duling Hall.
$10 in advance, $12 at the door.

filed under: Concerts.

Milt Hilton Memorial Concert and Festival
Sat, Jun 23, 7:00 pm.
In the Coral Room Theatre. The National Juneteenth Jazz Presenters featuring the Ron Myers Group perform. Cash bar and appetizers included.
Vicksburg Hotel.
Free admission.

filed under: Concerts.

"Red, White and Blues" Independence Weekend
Jun 29 – Jul 4.
The Vicksburg Blues Society hosts tribute performances and activities at various venues throughout the city in honor of late bluesman Willie Dixon.
Downtown Vicksburg.

filed under: Concerts, Holiday.

New Edition
Sat, Jun 30, 7:00 pm.
The legendary R&B group performs on their 30th anniversary reunion tour. After 7 also performs.
Mississippi Coliseum.
$36-$56.

filed under: Concerts.

Canton Gospel Fest Homecoming
Wed, Jul 4, 4:00 pm.
The annual event features local and regional acts.
Historic Canton Square.
Free.

filed under: Concerts, Community.

Crosby, Stills and Nash
Fri, Jul 13, 8:00 pm.
The folk rock band has been performing for more than 40 years.
IP Casino Resort and Spa.
$65-$85.

filed under: Concerts.

Alice Tan Ridley
Tue, Jul 17, 7:30 pm.
The 2010 "America's Got Talent" contestant got her start singing in New York subway stations.
MSU Riley Center.
$28, $22.

filed under: Concerts.

Sarah Jarosz
Wed, Jul 18, 7:30 pm.
The folk singer performs to promote her album "Follow Me Down." Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.
Duling Hall.
$18 in advance, $20 at the door.

filed under: Concerts.

Eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball
Sat, Jul 28, 6:00 pm.
The fundraising event benefits the Center for Violence Prevention, and this year's goal is to start a rape crisis center. For ages 18 and up. Seeking sponsors, auction donations and volunteers now. More details: jfpchickball.com and follow on Twitter @jfpchickball. Get involved, volunteer, donate art, money and gifts at chickball@jacksonfreepress.com.
Hal & Mal's.
$5 cover.

filed under: Food and Drink, Be the Change, Shopping and Sales, Concerts, JFP Sponsored Events.

Mississippi Gospel Music Awards
Sun, Jul 29, 5:00 pm.
Harvey Watkins and Stan Jones are the hosts. Recipients receive awards in 28 categories plus a Pastor of the Year award.
Jackson Marriott.
$20, $30 reserved.

filed under: Concerts, Regional Music, Community.

American Idol Live
Tue, Jul 31, 7:00 pm.
The top 10 2012 finalists perform, including Skylar Laine of Brandon. Ticket price includes a $1 donation to the Heart Foundation.
Thalia Mara Hall.
$27.50-57.50.

filed under: Concerts.

Brian McKnight
Fri, Aug 3, 8:00 pm.
The R&B artist is known for the songs "One Last Cry" and "Back at One."
Hard Rock Casino.
$29.99-$64.99.

filed under: Concerts.

Southern Crossroads Music and Tamale Festival
Aug 10 – Aug 12.
The event includes various genres of music, refreshments featuring tamales and interactive art demonstrations; runs through Aug. 12. Performers include Stave Azar, Hope Waits and Eric Lindell.
Mississippi State Fairgrounds.
$25 per day, $48 weekend pass.

filed under: Food and Drink, Community, Concerts.

Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival
Aug 10 – Aug 12.
The 25th annual event includes an extensive lineup of performers such as Robert Plant, Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush.
Delta Blues Museum.
Free.

filed under: Regional Music, Concerts.

Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Fri, Aug 10, 7:30 pm.
Enjoy secular and religious music featuring Randolph on the pedal steel guitar. The pre-show party is at 6 p.m.
MSU Riley Center.
$52, $46.

filed under: Concerts.

Girls of Grace Conference
Sat, Aug 11, 9:00 am.
Girls in grades 6-12 discuss topics such as social media, relationships, fashion and self-confidence. Meredith Andrews and the Group 1 Crew perform. Group discounts available.
Christ United Methodist Church.
$39 by May 28, $49 after.

filed under: Youth, Community, Concerts.

Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights
Sat, Aug 11, 5:30 pm.
On Carlisle St. and Kenwood Place. The annual street festival includes art, live music, children’s activities and food.
Belhaven.
$5, $1 children 12 and under.

filed under: Concerts, Community, Outdoors, Family.

B.B. King
Fri, Aug 24, 8:00 pm.
The "King of the Blues" is an Itta Bena native and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.
$44.95-$64.95.

filed under: Concerts.

Sidewalk Soiree
Fri, Aug 31, 6:00 pm.
See Tony Davenport's artwork at Gallery 1, and enjoy outdoor music, food from The Penguin and Envision Eye Care's open house. More details to come.
One University Place.

filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Concerts, Food and Drink.

Fire and Feast
Sep 7 – Sep 8.
The barbecue competition and festival includes arts and crafts vendors, children's activities and music. Stay tuned for updates.
Yazoo County Fairgrounds.
Admission TBA.

filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Concerts, Community, Family, Food and Drink.

Highway 61 Blues Festival
Sep 29 – Sep 30.
Performers include Pat Thomas, Eddie Cusic, T-Model Ford, the John Horton Band and Lamar Thomas. No pets, coolers or camcorders allowed. Proceeds benefit the Highway 61 Blues Museum.
Downtown Leland.
Free admission, donations welcome.

filed under: Concerts.

Mississippi International Film Festival
Oct 26 – Oct 28.
The Mississippi hosts the annual event. See dozens of independent films in various genres. Detains pending.
Russell C. Davis Planetarium.
Admission TBA.

filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Stage and Screen, Concerts, Food and Drink.


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