JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

Friday Forum: Fri, Mar 26, 9:00 am.; The presenter will be Bill Bynum, CEO of ECD/HOPE.; Koinonia Coffee House.; Free.

High Noon Brown Bag Luncheon: Fri, Mar 26, 12:00 pm.; High Noon is held on the last Friday of every month. This event is free and open to the public.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.; Free.

Shamrock Project Golf Tournament: Fri, Mar 26, 1:00 pm.; The event is sponsored by the Mu Chapter chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority. Registration is required. 80 percent of the proceeds benefit the Family Support Center, a child abuse and neglect prevention organization.; Whisper Lake Country Club‎.; $100, $400 four-person team, $500 corporate team.

"Walking to Gatlinburg": Fri, Mar 26, 5:00 pm.; Howard Frank Mosher signs copies of his book; reading of the book at 5:30 p.m.; Lemuria Books.; $25 book.

Praise Party 2010: Fri, Mar 26, 6:00 pm.; James Fortune and Fiya, Dathan Thigpen and Holy Nation, Earnest Pugh and the JSU Interfaith Choir are among the performers. Proceeds benefit the Faith Fund at JSU.; Jackson State University, Rose E. McCoy Auditorium.; $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Credence Clearwater Revisited: Fri, Mar 26, 8:00 pm.; In the Silver Star Convention Center. The legendary rock band will perform live.; Pearl River Resort.; Ticket price TBA.

Cassandra Wilson in Concert: Fri, Mar 26, 8:00 pm.; The jazz vocalist and Mississippi Blues Trail honoree will perform live.; Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.; $30 and up.

"Carmen": Fri, Mar 26, 7:30 pm.; The ballet performance features Miss Mississippi 2008 Christine Kozlowski, Russian performer Nicolai Morshakov and Shawn Pittman. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on March 26 and 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on March 27.; Saenger Theatre.; $20, $25 VIP, $15 students.

4ever Friday: Fri, Mar 26, 9:00 pm.; View artwork, listen to poetry and enjoy music by DJ Phingaprint. Breakfast will be served at 11 p.m.; Electric Building.; $10 before 10 p.m..

Latin Rooftop Dance Party: Fri, Mar 26, 9:00 pm.; The dance party is sponsored by Salsa Mississippi and La Salsa Dance Studio. Water and soda will be available, otherwise BYOB.; Fondren Corner.; $10.

2010 Diversity Conference: Mar 24 – Mar 26.; In Colvard Union. The theme is “Enhancing Mississippi Global Competitiveness Through Diversity: Community, Business, and Education.” Conference hours are 1-8 p.m. on March 24, 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m. on March 25 and 8:30 a.m.-noon on March 26. Registration is required.; Mississippi State University.; $100, $50 students.

“Working Bird” Exhibit: Mar 1 – Mar 26.; In the Marie Hull Gallery. See ceramics and graphics created by Ashley and Virginia Chavis. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. The gallery is closed during spring break, March 15-19.; Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus.; Free.

Humanities Festival Week 2010: Mar 22 – Mar 26.; Cultural events with music, art, literature, dance and poetry will take place at several locations on campus. [url=http://tougaloo.edu/files/HarlemPosterHumanitiesFestival-2010.pdf]Go here[/url] for the complete schedule.; Tougaloo College.

Spring Revival: Mar 24 – Mar 26.; Hear from different local ministers and pastors each night; Turning Point Mission Center.

V-Day 2010: Mar 25 – Mar 26.; The two-day event includes performances of the play "The Vagina Monologues" by Eve Ensler, a groundbreaking play about women's experiences, and the showing of the documentary "What I Want My Words to Do to You," a look into the lives of 15 female inmates. Performance times for the play are at 7 p.m. on March 25 and 9 p.m. on March 26. The movie will be shown at 7 p.m. on March 26. Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Women's Fund.
Purchase tickets online:
- [url=http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/100371]Vagina Monologues Only (choose either 3/25/10 or 3/26/10)[/url]
- [url=http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/100385]Vagina Monologues + Screening of "What I Want My Words To Do To You" on 3/26/10[/url]; Hal & Mal's.; $20 for play and film, $15 for play only, $5 for film only.

WomenBuild 2010 Clinics: Mar 6 – Mar 27.; In preparation for WomenBuild 2010 in April, home improvement workshops are being offered. The exterior siding workshop is on March 6, and the interior painting and trim workshop is on March 27. A reservation is required.; Lowe's.; Free.

Viking University: Baking Classics: Mar 6 – Mar 27.; Learn basic baking techniques in this four-part series, which will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6-27. Sally Porter is The instructor.; Viking Cooking School.; $499.

Dismantling the Cradle to Prison Pipeline Statewide Summit: Mar 26 – Mar 27.; The event is a call to action to stop funneling children down paths to prison. Registration is required. The summit will be from 4:30-9 p.m. on March 26 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on March 27.; Callaway High School.; Free.

Spring Market: Mar 25 – Mar 27.; Shop for the latest in spring fashion, accessories, jewelry, shoes, handbags, children's clothes, home decor, gourmet foods and more. Market hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 26 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 27. A $5 "Girls' Night Out" with a silent auction and a cash bar will also be on March 26 from 5-9 p.m.; Jackson Convention Complex.; $8, $12 3-day pass, children 12 and under free.

5th Annual Veterans in the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement Conference: Mar 25 – Mar 27.; The theme is “The Loss of Civil and Human Rights in a Time of Economic Crisis: Creating a Blueprint for the Future.” The sessions are from 9 a.m-9 p.m. on March 25-26 and 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. on March 27. Keynote speakers include Rev. Jeremiah Wright on March 25 and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on March 26. Other guests include Myrlie Evers Williams, Brad "Kamikaze" Franklin and Rep. Bennie Thompson. The registration deadline is March 15.; Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University.; $100 adults, $25 college students, $10 high school students.

4th Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival: Mar 26 – Mar 27.; Mississippi State University Libraries and the Charles Templeton, Sr. Music Museum present 5 world-renowned artists in a weekend of concerts, seminars, and tours of the Templeton Museum.; Mississippi State University - Mitchell Memorial Library & Lee Hall Auditorium.

Nation Day: Mar 26 – Mar 28.; The series of lectures, presentations and performances will take place in Kincheloe Hall and the Owens Health and Wellness Center. Activities also include the "Free the Scott Sisters" rally at the State Capitol on March 26 at noon and related events at the James Meredith Building. Contact the host for specific times and dates.; Tougaloo College.; $25, $20 seniors, $15 students.

Footsteps in Hope Walk Fundraiser: Feb 12 – Mar 28.; The 8K walk/run on March 28 at 2 p.m. is in support of HIV/AIDS projects such as Grace House in Mississippi and Old Mutare Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center in Zimbabwe. Participants can register online and create a fundraising page. Sponsorship options are also available.; Old Trace Park.; Donations welcome.

Artists Featured at Southern Breeze Gallery: Mar 22 – Mar 28.; Featured works by Alice Hammell, Lucy Hunnicutt, Susan Ingram and Jackie Ellens. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.; Southern Breeze Gallery.; Free; artwork for sale.

Broga - "Yoga for Bros": Mar 7 – Mar 28.; The four-week series of beginner yoga classes is designed for men. Each class will be held Sundays in March from 1:30-3 p.m.; Butterfly Yoga.; $60.

Stained Glass Workshop: Mar 9 – Mar 30.; The four-week class will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and is taught by Rev. Mark Bleakley. Space is limited; a reservation is required. Supplies are included.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $160 members, $170 non-members.

"Support Haiti Relief" Show: Mar 1 – Mar 31.; 50 percent of all sales from the Haitian collection will go to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund.; Bryant Galleries.; Free admission.

Glass Exhibit: Jan 1 – Mar 31.; Recent work by Andrew Cary Young and other studio artists will be on display.; Pearl River Glass Studio.; Free.

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest: Jan 27 – Mar 31.; Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade can submit their own original stories with illustrations and the official entry forms to Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB). First, second and third place winners will be chosen for each grade level and given special prizes. Winners also will be invited to an awards celebration held May 10 and have their stories recorded on MPB Radio. MPB’s first place winners will advance to the national competition where they will compete for prizes such as laptops, digital cameras and MP3 players. Applications are available online at mpbonline.org/mpbkids.; Mississippi Public Broadcasting.; Free.

Mississippi Film Office Casting Call: Mar 17 – Mar 31.; Film Mississippi is looking for cast and crew members for "Rites of Spring," which will be shot in the Canton/Jackson area starting in early April. Mississippi residents are preferred. Actors must e-mail headshots and resumes to casting@cableone.net. Potential crew members must fax resumes to 323-372-3641.; .

Edwina Goodman Retrospective Exhibit: Mar 18 – Mar 31.; Goodman's still lifes, landscapes, contemporary art and collages will be on display. An opening reception on March 18 will be from 5-8 p.m.; Brown's Fine Art.; Free admission.

National Youth Art Month Exhibit: Mar 1 – Mar 31.; In celebration of National Youth Art Month, the library will showcase almost 300 pieces of artwork from students across the Pearl Public School District. A reception on March 9 will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Library hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Pearl Public Library.; Free.

"Backyards and Beyond": Mar 1 – Apr 1.; The traveling exhibition of over 80 paintings and sculptures by well acclaimed Mississippi artist H.C. Porter is paired with audio recordings. The focus of the exhibition is life after Hurricane Katrina on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Proceeds benefit the non-profit organization Backyards and Beyond. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.; Arts Center of Mississippi.; Donations welcome.

"Local Girls II": Mar 4 – Apr 2.; See new works by Cleta Ellington, Kit Fields, Pryor Graeber, Lucy Mazzaferro, Melissa Neville, Roz Roy and Miriam Weems. An opening reception on March 4 will be from 3-7 p.m. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment.; Nunnery’s at Gallery 119—Fine Art & Framing.; Free admission.

Sandra Murchison Traces the Mississippi Blues Trail: Mar 4 – Apr 2.; A solo exhibition of Sandra Murchison's recent mixed media prints and encaustic paintings which depict remnants of the Delta portion of the Mississippi Blues Trail will open during Fondren After 5 and remain on display until April 2. Also enjoy photography by Eyd Kazery and music by The Dixie Nation during the opening reception.; Fischer Galleries.; Free admission.

Dunlap - Burgess - Dunlap: Mar 1 – Apr 3.; Greenwood's Gallery Point Leflore will be showing the works of artists William Dunlap, Linda Burgess, and Maggie Dunlap. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.; Gallery Point Leflore.; Free admission.

Adventures in Movement Class: Mar 1 – Apr 5.; Children ages 18 months to 3 years old will enjoy singing, creative movement, musical games, and more interactive, family-oriented activities. Classes are offered on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. and are one hour in length. Children must be accompanied by an adult.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.; $60 for the series.

Historic Preservation Awards Call for Nominations: Mar 2 – Apr 5.; The City of Jackson Historic Preservation Commission will issue awards in May to outstanding historic preservation projects which have been substantially completed between January 2007 and January 2010. The deadline for nominations is April 5 at 5 p.m.; Jackson City Hall.; Free.

Art Classes: Mar 1 – Apr 5.; The six-week painting/drawing classes will be held on Mondays. Youth classes (grades 6-12) begin at 4:30 p.m., and adult classes begin at 6 p.m.; Fondren Art Gallery.; $200 (includes materials).

Mustard Seed Book Drive: Mar 2 – Apr 5.; Donate books in good condition to the residents of The Mustard Seed.; Borders - Flowood.; Donations welcome.

Governor’s Cup Awards Call for Nominations: Mar 10 – Apr 7.; Sponsored by Governor Haley Barbour and the Mississippi Development Authority, in partnership with the Mississippi Economic Development Council, the awards recognize businesses from around Mississippi that made a significant contribution to their communities and the state in 2009. The deadline for nominations is April 7. All award recipients will be honored at the annual MEDC awards banquet scheduled for July 22.; .

Juried Student Exhibition: Mar 22 – Apr 8.; In the Eugenia Summer Gallery. See recent works by MUW students. A reception will be held on March 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.; Mississippi University for Women.; Free.

4th Annual Creative Arts Festival: Feb 16 – Apr 8.; The theme is "The Sit-in Movement and Student Activism Fifty Years Later." The festival begins at 3 p.m. on April 7 and 8 a.m. on April 8. High school and college students have until March 1 to submit art, spoken word and essays for judging and awards. Speakers include Dr. Leslie McLemore and Dr. Jerry Ward.; Jackson State University.; Free.

Community Foundation of Greater Jackson Call for Grant Proposals: Mar 16 – Apr 8.; The Community Foundation of Greater Jackson is accepting applications for 2010 grant awards. General grant proposals, especially for programs with an emphasis on reading and programs seeking to prevent youth drop-outs, are being accepted. Nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, churches and schools are eligible to apply for their programs located in Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties. An application and guidelines are available on the Foundation’s website, www.cfgj.org.; Community Foundation of Greater Jackson.; Free.

Celebration of Strong Women Call for Nominations: Feb 18 – Apr 8.; There are five different categories which include Defender, Mentor, Leader, Perseverance and Promise. Nominees will be judged by a distinguished panel of women. Nominations are due by April 8 at mbhs.org. The winners will be announced on May 6.; Baptist Medical Center Web Site.; Free.

Student Art Exhibition: Mar 16 – Apr 10.; In the Gin area. See artwork created by kindergarten through 2nd grade students from Lockard Elementary, Indianola Academy and North Sunflower Academy.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.

Acoustic Guitar Class for Beginners: Mar 1 – Apr 10.; Learn the basic of playing the guitar during this six-week series. Classes are one hour long and will be given on Mondays from March 1-April 5 at 4 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. and Saturdays from March 6-April 10 at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Youth and adult sessions are available.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.; $60 for the series.

Free Tax Counseling and Filing: Feb 1 – Apr 12.; Electronic filing by AARP volunteers will be done on Mondays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring all necessary documents. Joint filers must come together.; Richard Wright Library.; Free.

Scriptapalooza Call for Entries: Feb 15 – Apr 15.; Entries for the international screenplay competition must be received by April 15 and will be reviewed by a manager, agent or producer at 90 participating companies including Disney and Miramax. The first place winner will receive $10,000.; Scriptapalooza Web Site.; $55.

Power APAC Exhibit of Scholastics: Feb 7 – Apr 18.; Artwork by gold and silver key winners of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards will be on display. An awards ceremony will be held on April 18. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sundays.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

"Live at the Legacy": Mar 23 – Apr 20.; In the new Student Center. Performances will be held from noon-2 p.m. Performers include local jazz/R&B artist Mikella Williams and Atlanta jazz recording artist Gabbie McGee on March 23, neo-soul artist Sydric Reed on March 25, the JSU Opera/Musical Theatre Ensemble and Anissa Hampton and Friends on April 6, and the JSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble on April 20.; Jackson State University.; Free.

Natural Childbirth Classes: Jan 23 – Apr 24.; Four classes will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27 and April 24. Learn about topics such as pregnancy exercises and what to expect during labor and birth. Fees are due two weeks before classes begin.; Eudora Welty Library.; $100 (includes materials).

"Growing Up In Mississippi: 1857-1888": Mar 4 – Apr 30.; Hands-on activities teach children what life was like for nineteenth-century children in Mississippi. Reservations are required. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.; Manship House.; Free.

"Just Dance" Call for Entries: Oct 5 – May 7.; To commemorate the International Ballet Competition's return to Jackson, the Greater Jackson Arts Council is calling for entries to its juried invitational in media such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, film/video, mixed media and installation. Only photos, digital prints or digital files will be accepted; no slides or original artwork. Artists may submit up to three entries. Samples will not be returned. Contact the GJAC for official entry forms.; Arts Center of Mississippi.; $25 entry fee.

Petitions, Protests, and Patriotism: Mississippi Women in Preservation, 1900-1950: Mar 16 – May 9.; In honor of National Women’s History Month, this exhibit features inﬂuential women in Mississippi who have led efforts to preserve our state’s valuable cultural resources.; Old Capitol Museum.; Free.

"Home Sweet Home" Exhibit: Feb 13 – May 13.; Two beloved American icons, Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl come to life in the interactive exhibit. Explore the pretend forest, ranger station, campsite and more. Museum hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.; Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.; $3-$5, free for members and children under 3.

"The Lost Murals of Walter Inglis Anderson: Literature": Jan 21 – May 15.; This second installment will feature scenes from literature, including work inspired by Milton's "Paradise Lost."; Walter Anderson Museum of Art.; $3 and up.

Spring Figure Drawing Class: Mar 22 – May 24.; The 10-week class will be held on Mondays from 6-9 p.m. The class is intended to provide the students with new insight into how to see more accurately what they are trying to draw by way of certain exercises, some of which have roots in 19th century academic drawing and some from a more contemporary perspective. Space is limited.; Nunnery’s at Gallery 119—Fine Art & Framing.; $275.

Inquirers Class: Mar 3 – May 26.; ST. ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL INQUIRERS’ CLASS: An inquirer is one who questions, asks, searches, investigates. If you are interested in learning more about Jesus Christ and his followers in the Episcopal Church, here is the opportunity. Beginning March 3, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the Parish Hall, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral will offer classes for those who may have grown up in another Christian group, or with no religious affiliation, or in a non-Christian religion, and for those Episcopalians who feel the need to take a new look at what is already familiar.; St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral.; Free.

Hershel Lippmann: A Collector’s Passion: Jan 22 – May 28.; 30 paintings from the collection will be displayed at the Pleasant Reed Interpretive Center.; Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art.; Free admission.

Building Fund for the Arts Call for Grant Applications: Mar 23 – Jun 7.; The program provides funding for the renovation or expansion of arts facilities owned by arts-based non-profits or local governments. The program has a thorough application and review process. Organizations interested in applying must submit an Intent to Apply form by May 3 and a full application package by June 7.; Mississippi Arts Commission.

Grant Development Program Call for Applications: Mar 5 – Jun 15.; The Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau's grant program is open to any non-profit tourism-related entity, such as attractions and events, in the city of Jackson. The application deadline is June 15. The grant period is from September 1, 2010, to August 31, 2011.; Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau.

"Mound Bayou: The Promise Land, 1887-2010": Feb 1 – Jul 31.; See photographs of the beginning of Davis Bend, the move and name change to Mound Bayou, Isaiah Montgomery, T.R.M. Howard and others who were involved in the founding of the city. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center.; $4.50 adults, $3.00 seniors, $1.50 children under 18.

FORMCities Call for Design Proposals: Mar 15 – Sep 15.; Mississippi State University's Jackson Community Design Center (JCDC) will host a design competition and symposium focused on the inherent challenges and immense potential for socioeconomic and environmental reconciliation by addressing barriers created by an urban divide. FORMCities calls for design proposals to address the negative impacts of urban forms and transportation thoroughfares which have created visual, physical and psychological barriers along the lines of race, income and class. Student and professional teams may enter. The registration deadline is Sept. 15, and entries are due by Oct. 30. Prizes will be awarded in November.; Jackson Community Design Center.; $60 professional teams, $35 student teams.

Farmers' Market: Mar 1 – Oct 30.; The market is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. until Oct. 30. Products include fresh produce, wildflower honey, roasted peanuts, jams, jellies, birdhouses, and baskets and gourds for crafting.; Byram Farmers Market.

Greater Belhaven Market: Feb 6 – Dec 18.; Buy local fresh produce or other food or gift items. The market is open every Thursday and Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mississippi Farmers Market.; Free admission.

Medical Mall Moment Report: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; Find out about the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation's current activities every second Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Call-ins to 601-995-1400 are welcome. You can send your questions and comments in advance to zsummers@jacksonmedicalmall.org or call the office for more information. The broadcast is also available on jacksonmedicalmall.org.; WOAD 1300 AM.

2010 Exhibits: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; Featured artists throughout the year include Katie Drummonds, Kyle Goddard, Allan Inman, LaTricia Graves and more. Photography by Christina Cannon, Howard Barron, Roy J. Gattuso, Gerard L. Howard, William Patrick Butler and others are also on display.; One Blu Wall.; Free.

Icons of the Permanent Collection: Jan 14 – Jan 1.; Paintings of the American landscape by artists such as John Marin, Will Henry Stevens and Kate Freeman Clark are on display. A 14-panel panorama by William Dunlap can be viewed in Trustmark Grand Hall.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

"Legacy of Timbuktu: Wonders of the Written Word": Jan 1 – Dec 30.; See rare African manuscripts and other artifacts. The companion exhibit “Islamic Moorish Spain: Its Legacy to Europe and the West” can be seen in the museum gallery.; International Museum of Muslim Culture.; Free.

Senior Adult Computer Class: Mar 13 – Dec 31.; At St. Dominic Education Services. Topics include word processing, the Internet and email. The self-paced classes are on Saturdays.; St. Dominic Hospital.; $25 per class.

"The Mississippi Story": Jan 1 – Dec 31.; In the Gertrude C. Ford Galleries for the Permanent Collection. The exhibit contains art inspired by the state's history and culture. Featured artists include Walter Anderson, George Ohr, Sam Gilliam, William Dunlap, John McCrady, Richmond Barthé, Eudora Welty, William Hollingsworth, Marie Hull and William Eggleston.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

Oil Painting Classes: Jan 25 – Dec 31.; Pat Walker-Fields is the instructor. Classes are held Mondays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $90-$170.

Art Exhibit: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; In the Katherine Denton Art Building. The gallery features regional and local exhibitions in a variety of media. Hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon Friday. The gallery is closed during school holidays and from June-August.; Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus.; Free.

Wednesday Knitting Nights: Jan 6 – Dec 31.; Come knit, crochet, etc. with fellow knitters on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.; DeSoto Arts Center.; Free.

Mississippi Happening: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; Guaqueta Productions presents a mix of videos, photos, podcasts and interviews that highlight Mississippi's music scene.; *N/A.

Art at the Healthplex: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; See artwork by artist-in-residence Jeanette "JNet" Jarmon, Vicksburg native Lenore Barkley and Monticello resident Wanda Wright. Prints, T-shirts and original artwork on sale. Hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday.; Baptist Healthplex, Clinton.; Free.

"Alsace to America": Jan 1 – Dec 31.; Jews immigrated to Mississippi from Alsace and Lorraine throughout the 19th century. This exhibit reflects the life and times of these pioneers, why they left France and Germany, and how they became an integral part of the historical fabric of their chosen communities in America. Please call between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to schedule a tour.; Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience.; $5, $4 students and groups of 15 or more.

Beading Class: Mar 6 – Dec 31.; Learn about making bracelets and crimping on 1st Saturdays, and get lessons on making earrings and wirework on 2nd Saturdays. Space is limited; a reservation is required.; Art and Soul of the South.; $15 per session.

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