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Three Kings: “The King of Rock”
Date and Time: Sat. May 2, 2009 at 7:30pm
"The King of Rock," the Chorus' popular “lighten up” concert, features songs of the Rock’n’Roll era.
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Southern Circuit Film Festival: “‘Bama Girl”
Date and Time: Wed. Apr 22, 2009 at 7:00pm
This film series showcases independent films and filmmakers. The film series enables filmmakers to travel throughout the Southeast with their works and screen and discuss them with new audiences. The series provides the opportunity for audience to see and discuss innovative, independent films that are rarely available in Mississippi. "‘Bama Girl" follows a charismatic black woman at the University of Alabama as she runs for Homecoming Queen. She is going up against a century of ingrained racial segregation, internal black politics and a secret association of all-white fraternities called “The Machine” that has controlled student elections at the University for most of the past century. Rachel Goslins, producer/director, will be present.
Price: Free
Contact: Melissa Lea
Contact Phone: 601-974-1755
Contact Email:
Location: Millsaps College - Ford Academic Complex
filed under: Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana
Date and Time: Sat. Apr 4, 2009 at 7:30pm
A powerful double-bill of verismo tragedies: Puccini's Suor Angelica paralleling its theme of desire, guilt and punishment for mortal sins yielding to divine forgiveness and the redeeming power of true faith paired with Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and its presentation of the results of jealousy and revenge. Sung in Italian with projected English subtitles.
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Stewpot’s Taste of Mississippi
Date and Time: Mon. Mar 30, 2009 at 7:00pm
The evening brings together nearly 40 Mississippi chefs and fine restaurateurs to serve culinary treats. All proceeds from the event will benefit Stewpot Community Services, whose mission is to provide for the needs of the homeless, poor, elderly and disabled in Jackson’s metro area.
Price: TBA
Contact Phone: 601-353-2759
Location: Highland Village
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Three Kings: “The King of Germany”
Date and Time: Tue. Mar 10, 2009 at 7:30pm
"The King of Germany" will present Mozart’s "Coronation Mass," Handel’s "Zadok the Priest" and Parry’s "I was Glad." Joining them on this concert will be the Delta State University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Richard Waters, Director of Choral Activities at DSU and Assistant Artistic Director of The Mississippi Chorus.
Price: TBA
Contact Phone: 601-278-3351
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Madison
URL: http://mschorus.org
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Southern Circuit Film Festival: “Random Lunacy: Videos from the Road Less Traveled”
Date and Time: Mon. Mar 9, 2009 at 7:00pm
This film series showcases independent films and filmmakers. The film series enables filmmakers to travel throughout the Southeast with their works and screen and discuss them with new audiences. The series provides the opportunity for audience to see and discuss innovative, independent films that are rarely available in Mississippi. This documentary chronicles the life and adventures of Poppa Neutrino and his family. From the streets of New York to a circus in Mexico to crossing the Atlantic on a homemade raft Random Lunacy follows this incredibly determined, resourceful, inventive and independent character and his family. It offers reflection on a life lived as a voluntary vagabond. Victor Zimet, producer/director, and Stephanie Silber, producer/director, will be present.
Price: Free
Contact: Melissa Lea
Contact Phone: 601-974-1755
Contact Email:
Location: Millsaps College - Ford Academic Complex
filed under: Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Jackson 2000 Friendship Ball
Date and Time: Sat. Mar 7, 2009 at 6:00pm
This annual event will honor two Jacksonians for their racial reconciliation efforts. Send nominations to Todd Stauffer at todd@jacksonfreepress.com.
filed under: Be the Change, JFP Sponsored Events.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“America’s Favorite Architecture”
Date and Time: Sat. Mar 7, 2009 at 9:31am - Sat. Apr 11, 2009 at 9:31am
This exhibition has been traveling around the country and is a perfect chance to highlight architecture for the general public and students in middle and high schools. Additionally, "Mississippi's Favorite Architecture: Art by Architects" and "A Sense of Place: Mississippi Architecture in Photography" will be on display in conjunction with this exhibit.
Price: Free, but donations welcome
Location: Mississippi Arts Center
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Wild Pursuit…For The Cure!”
Date and Time: Sat. Feb 21, 2009 at 7:00pm - Sat. Feb 21, 2009 at 10:59pm
Wild game cuisine and open bar. Music provided by The Chill.
Price: $100 or $175 per couple
Contact Phone: 601-956-7447 or 877-538-5364
Location: Jackson Country Club (345 St. Andrew's Dr.)
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Love in the Afternoon
Date and Time: Sat. Feb 14, 2009 at 4:30pm
Spend your Valentine's afternoon listening to highlights from the most passionate musical moments of opera. Based around the theme of love, this concert is the perfect preamble to the year's most romantic evening.
Price: $15-$25, various discounts available
Contact Phone: 601-960-2300
Location: Belhaven College Center for the Arts
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Black Hearts Ball
Date and Time: Fri. Feb 13, 2009 at 8:00pm
If your heart is black and you hate pink hearts, join MissiHIPPY for the annual Black Hearts Ball. Dress in favorite gothic costume (Victorian, Edwardian, Steampunk, Ero-Lolli, Raks Gothique, etc.) and enjoy all that is dark & creepy.
filed under: Community, Dance.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Southern Circuit Film Festival: “Tru Loved”
Date and Time: Wed. Feb 11, 2009 at 7:00pm
This film series showcases independent films and filmmakers. The film series enables filmmakers to travel throughout the Southeast with their works and screen and discuss them with new audiences. The series provides the opportunity for audience to see and discuss innovative, independent films that are rarely available in Mississippi. "Tru Loved" is a fictional film which deals with high school students and gay intolerance. It follows the story of a high school daughter of a lesbian couple as she deals with adjusting to gay intolerance at a new school. Antonio Brown, producer, and Stewart Wade, director, will be present.
Price: Free
Contact: Melissa Lea
Contact Phone: 601-974-1755
Contact Email:
Location: Millsaps College - Ford Academic Complex
filed under: Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Art for Heart 2009
Date and Time: Fri. Jan 30, 2009 at 7:00pm
The black-tie optional gala will feature a gourmet seated dinner and a silent and live auction. The American Heart Association is also unveiling a new exclusive membership program called the Helping Heart Society. This is a group of community leaders committed to fighting heart disease by making a financial investment in the American Heart Association's mission to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Contact Phone: 601-321-1200
Location: Country Club of Jackson
filed under: Be the Change.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
2008 JFP Best of Jackson Party
Date and Time: Sun. Jan 25, 2009 at 8:00pm
Celebrate the best Jackson has to offer at the JFP's annual bash.
Price: Free
Contact: Kimberly Griffin
Contact Phone: 601-362-6121 ext. 1
Contact Email:
Location: TBA
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“A Little Night Music–Let’s See You Dance”
Date and Time: Thu. Jan 22, 2009 at 7:00pm
Jackson Academy’s choral music department its annual fundraiser, including dinner and performances by the school’s choral music groups and showchoirs.
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Presidential Inauguration Celebration
Date and Time: Wed. Jan 21, 2009 at 7:00pm
Celebrate the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama.
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Politics.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Old Capitol Grand Opening
Date and Time: Sat. Jan 10, 2009 at 9:00am - Sat. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:00pm
Celebrate the grand opening of the restored Old Capitol with activities for adults and children, food and drinks.
Price: Free
Contact Phone: 601-576-6921
Location: Old Capitol (100 S. State St.)
filed under: .
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Blues Marathon and Half Marathon
Date and Time: Sat. Jan 3, 2009 at 7:00am
Prizes awarded for this race total $30,000.
Price: Marathon $80, Half-Marathon $40, Marathon Relay $150
Contact Email:
Location: Fondren
filed under: Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Fondren After Five
Date and Time: Thu. Jan 1, 2009 at 5:00pm
Formerly called "Fondren ArtMix," this monthly event showcases the local shops, galleries and restaurants of the Fondren neighborhood.
filed under: Community, Family, Shopping and Sales.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Joie de Vivre New Years Eve”
Date and Time: Wed. Dec 31, 2008 at 8:00pm
Join the museum for a lovely French night, with dinner, drinks, dancing, fireworks and a champagne toast at midnight.
filed under: Community, Dance, Holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Banned Book Club
Date and Time: Mon. Dec 29, 2008 at 7:30pm
Co-sponsored by the Mississippi ACLU, the Banned Book Club meets monthly to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in the United States and around the world.
Price: Free
Contact Phone: 601-354-3408
Contact Email:
Location: Wired Cafe (115 N. State St.)
URL: http://msaclu.org
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Literary and Signings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Heavenly Holiday Brunch
Date and Time: Sun. Dec 28, 2008 at 11:00am - Sun. Dec 28, 2008 at 2:00pm
The Palette Cafe is closed, but the Mississippi Museum of Art is bringing back its Holiday Brunch. Full menu and children's menu.
Price: $17.95 includes full brunch menu, $8 children's menu
Contact Phone: 601-960-1515
Location: Mississippi Museum of Art
filed under: Holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Southern Writers Group
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 25, 2008 at 12:00pm - Thu. Dec 25, 2008 at 1:00pm
Writers & aspiring writers gather to discuss writing and publishing. Open to all. Brown bag lunch with drinks provided. The group meets the second Friday of every month at noon and the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Cookies with Santa
Date and Time: Tue. Dec 23, 2008 at 10:00am - Tue. Dec 23, 2008 at 1:00pm
Join Santa at the Jackson Zoo for cookies from McAlister's and hot chocolate. Santa will also be available for photos—your camera or the zoo's.
Price: Free with regular zoo admission
Contact Phone: 601-352-2581
Location: Jackson Zoological Park
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Heavenly Holiday Brunch
Date and Time: Sun. Dec 21, 2008 at 11:00am - Sun. Dec 21, 2008 at 2:00pm
The Palette Cafe is closed, but the Mississippi Museum of Art is bringing back its Holiday Brunch. Full menu and children's menu.
Price: $17.95 includes full brunch menu, $8 children's menu
Contact Phone: 601-960-1515
Location: Mississippi Museum of Art
filed under: Holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Opening Reception: “Grandma’s Hands”
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 19, 2008 at 6:00pm - Fri. Dec 19, 2008 at 8:00pm
An opening reception for "Grandma's Hands," an exhibit of quilts from the Underground Railroad.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Murder Under the Mistletoe”
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 18, 2008 at 6:00pm
The CEO of a struggling accounting firm decides to throw a holiday party to boost moral. He also decides to bring in a consultant to streamline and straighten the company out. What he doesn't realize is that those two independent decisions will result in bedlam, havoc and chaos in the middle of wildly performed holiday songs, door prizes and a visit from someone very special in a red Santa suit.
Price: $38 includes tax and tip
Contact Phone: 601-331-4045
Contact Email:
Location: Trustmark Park, Pearl
filed under: Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
History is Lunch: Andrew Young
Date and Time: Wed. Dec 17, 2008 at 12:00pm
Glass craftsman Andrew Young will present a pictorial history of the Pearl River Glass Company of Jackson.
Price: Free, bring your own lunch
Contact Phone: 601-576-6857
filed under: Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Cookies with Santa
Date and Time: Wed. Dec 17, 2008 at 10:00am - Wed. Dec 17, 2008 at 1:00pm
Join Santa at the Jackson Zoo for cookies from McAlister's and hot chocolate. Santa will also be available for photos—your camera or the zoo's.
Price: Free with regular zoo admission
Contact Phone: 601-352-2581
Location: Jackson Zoological Park
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Unburied Treasures
Date and Time: Tue. Dec 16, 2008 at 6:30pm
"Nocturne," circa 1870, by James Abbott McNeill Whistler will be highlighted.
filed under: Community, Exhibits and Openings, Literary and Signings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Heavenly Holiday Brunch
Date and Time: Sun. Dec 14, 2008 at 11:00am - Sun. Dec 14, 2008 at 2:00pm
The Palette Cafe is closed, but the Mississippi Museum of Art is bringing back its Holiday Brunch. Full menu and children's menu.
Price: $17.95 includes full brunch menu, $8 children's menu
Contact Phone: 601-960-1515
Location: Mississippi Museum of Art
filed under: Holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Mississippi Boychoir Christmas Concert
Date and Time: Sat. Dec 13, 2008 at 5:00pm
The Mississippi Boychoir performs. Reception to follow.
Price: Free
Contact Phone: 601-554-3222
Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church (4000 Ridgewood Rd.)
filed under: Concerts, Holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
St. Andrew’s Art and Film Cultural Symposium
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 12, 2008 at 7:30pm - Sat. Dec 13, 2008 at 4:00pm
Nathan Johnson, composer/producer/graphic designer of films like Brick (2006 Sundance Jury Prize winner) and albums like "How to Save a Life" by The Fray, will present lectures ranging from structuring the creative work to being a working artist (and feeding yourself) to using technology to advance creativity. Nathan will show scenes from several of the films that he's worked on, and will give an extended Q & A after the third lecture.
Price: $10, $5 for students
Contact Phone: 617-412-5840
Contact Email:
Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal School Center for the Performing Arts
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Lectures.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Meet the Mississippi Blues
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 12, 2008 at 6:00pm
Meet Mississippi's ABA team, the Mississippi Blues.
filed under: Sports.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Southern Writers Group
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 12, 2008 at 12:00pm - Fri. Dec 12, 2008 at 1:00pm
Writers & aspiring writers gather to discuss writing and publishing. Open to all. Brown bag lunch with drinks provided. The group meets the second Friday of every month at noon and the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“The Art of Community”
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 11, 2008 at 6:00pm
This is the first show in the new "Commons Gallery" at the Eudora Welty house.
filed under: Community, Exhibits and Openings, Galleries.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
JFP Lounge at Pi(e) Lounge
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 11, 2008 at 6:00pm
Come enjoy a special JFP "Creative Class" martini, free food and lots of fellowship (and maybe a touch of networking) with fellow Jackson creatives and progressives.
Price: Free admission
Contact: Kimberly Griffin
Contact Phone: 601-362-6121 ext. 1
Location: Sal & Mookie’s
filed under: Community, JFP Sponsored Events.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Commons Gallery December Artist Showcase
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 11, 2008 at 6:00pm - Thu. Dec 11, 2008 at 9:00pm
Come see an ecclectic grouping of new works of art emerging in and around the Jackson area at ‘The Commons at Eudora Welty’s birthplace’- a historic and cultural venue showcasing a variety of visual and literary art forms . The December 11 Artist Showcase event will be accomodated by several entities of ‘The Commons’ including: ‘Congress Street Coffee’, ‘Tattered Pages Bookstore’ and a temporary showing space -’Commons Gallery’.
Deadline for Art submission for this event is December 1st. Please include Name, Title, Medium, and size along with a thumbnail image of each work submitted.
Price: Free
Contact: Jonathan Sims
Contact Phone: 601-540-1267
Contact Email:
Location: The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace (Commons Gallery)
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Community, Concerts, Exhibits and Openings, Galleries, Regional Music.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
History is Lunch: Robert S. McElvaine
Date and Time: Wed. Dec 10, 2008 at 12:00pm
Historian Robert S. McElvaine will talk about his latest book, "Grand Theft Jesus: The Hijacking of Religion in America."
Price: Free, bring your own lunch
Contact Phone: 601-576-6857
filed under: Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Cookies with Santa
Date and Time: Wed. Dec 10, 2008 at 10:00am - Wed. Dec 10, 2008 at 12:00pm
Join Santa at the Jackson Zoo for cookies from McAlister's and hot chocolate. Santa will also be available for photos—your camera or the zoo's.
Price: Free with regular zoo admission
Contact Phone: 601-352-2581
Location: Jackson Zoological Park
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Jackson Academy Christmas Concert
Date and Time: Tue. Dec 9, 2008 at 6:30pm
The choral music department at Jackson Academy present a candlelight Christmas concert.
Price: Free
Contact Phone: 601-362-9676
Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral (305 E. Capitol St.)
filed under: Concerts, Holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Murder Under the Mistletoe”
Date and Time: Tue. Dec 9, 2008 at 6:00pm
The CEO of a struggling accounting firm decides to throw a holiday party to boost moral. He also decides to bring in a consultant to streamline and straighten the company out. What he doesn't realize is that those two independent decisions will result in bedlam, havoc and chaos in the middle of wildly performed holiday songs, door prizes and a visit from someone very special in a red Santa suit.
Price: $40 includes tax and tip
Contact Phone: 601-331-4045
Contact Email:
Location: Rossini Cucina Italiana (207 W. Jackson St., Suite A, Ridgeland)
filed under: Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Tillis Family Christmas”
Date and Time: Sun. Dec 7, 2008 at 4:00pm
Tillis Family Christmas is a lifetime of Christmas memories set to music. The TIllises have been celebrating Christmas on stage as individuals and as a family for over 20 years. Former entertainer of the year, award winning comedian, Hall of Fame songwriter and sometimes movie star Mel Tillis and two-time Grammy Award-winning daughter Pam Tillis welcome you to a night of fun and poignancy, from silly to the sacred. Mel will be releasing his first ever Christmas album, called Snowflake and Pam will be showcasing songs from her 2007 Christmas release Just in Time for Christmas along with many of their chart-topping country hits. Joining them on stage will be Pam’s brother Mel Tillis, Jr. and baby sister Carrie April Tillis. Mel Tillis, Jr. has written songs for Ricky Scaggs, Reba McEntire, and many others, including a number one hit by Jamie O’Neal.
Price: $43 & $37
Location: MSU Riley Center
filed under: Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Hattiesburg Film Society: Gutbucket
Date and Time: Sun. Dec 7, 2008 at 3:00pm
The Hattiesburg Arts Council & Hattiesburg Film Society present "Gutbucket: Johnny the Giant Killer" and "Gutbucket: Superman Vs. the Mechanical Monster," two classic animated films featuring newly composed soundtracks performed live by Gutbucket, a genre-defying quartet from New York.
Price: $7, $3 children under 12
Contact Phone: 601-818-5368
Contact Email:
Location: Hattiesburg Saenger Theater (Downtown Hattiesburg)
filed under: Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Book Signing: “American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House”
Date and Time: Sat. Dec 6, 2008 at 5:00pm
Author Jon Meacham will sign copies of his book "American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House" with a reading to follow at 5:30 p.m.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Madison Junior Community Theatre Auditions
Date and Time: Sat. Dec 6, 2008 at 2:00pm - Sat. Dec 6, 2008 at 4:00pm
Students in grades six through twelve are invited to audition. Students in grades 10-12 interested in directing can submit resumes for consideration through the website. No preparation necessary as scripts will be handed out at auditions for cold readings.
The shows will include:
Audience by Michael Frayn
Competition Piece by John Wells
No Show by Alan Haehnel, and
Serial Killer Barbie by Collette Freedman
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Stage and Screen, Youth.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Christmas Open House
Date and Time: Sat. Dec 6, 2008 at 10:00am - Sat. Dec 6, 2008 at 3:00pm
Ceramics painted by adults with developmental challenges. All sales support The Mustard Seed.
Contact Phone: 601-992-3556
Location: The Mustard Seed (1085 Luckney Rd., Brandon)
filed under: Holiday, Shopping and Sales.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Holly Days” Arts and Crafts Show
Date and Time: Sat. Dec 6, 2008 at 9:30am - Sat. Dec 6, 2008 at 4:30pm
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents the inaugural “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts show. “Holly Days” will feature a variety of vendors from the city and state to showcase their talents. This event will precede Vicksburg Main Street’s Annual Christmas Parade of Lights at 5pm.
The inside of the auditorium will be transformed to reflect the festive holiday season. The decorating talents will be provided by Uptown Florist and Gifts.
Vendor applications are now being accepted. Space is limited and acceptance to the Show will be based on the images of the crafts/art submitted with an application. Craft and art demonstrations are a plus. Although specific space requests will be considered, spaces will be assigned by the Review Committee.
Exhibit space is $40 for SCHF members and $50 for nonmembers. To be considered, vendor applications must be turned in no later than September 1. Vendors will be notified no later than September 10th with an acceptance letter.
Contact Phone: 601-631-2997
Location: Main St., Vicksburg
URL: http://southernculture.org/events/holly_days_application_2008.pdf
filed under: Community, Exhibits and Openings, Shopping and Sales.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Southern Fried Karaoke with the JFP
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 8:00pm
Join the JFP for Southern Fried Karaoke as we wish Sage Carter-Hooey a happy birthday.
Price: Free
Location: Hal & Mal’s
filed under: Community, JFP Sponsored Events, Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Singing Christmas Tree
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 7:30pm - Sat. Dec 6, 2008 at 7:30pm
A Belhaven tradition since 1933, the Singing Christmas Tree is an outdoor choral performance of Christmas music favorites. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy this special celebration. Adjunct music faculty member, Mrs. Carolyn Sachs, is the musical director.
Price: Free
Contact Phone: 601-965-7044
Location: Belhaven College
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“The Nut Cracker”
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 7:30pm - Sun. Dec 7, 2008 at 2:00pm
Ballet Mississippi, with artistic director David Keary, present the Christmas classic.
filed under: Dance, Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Cabaret Nights and Student Showcase
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 7:00pm
MissiHIPPY will pull out all of its sequins, beads and bedlah for special event. Special performance by the students in Bellydancing Bootcamp.
filed under: .
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Chimneyville Crafts Festival
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 7:00pm - Sun. Dec 7, 2008 at 5:00pm
December 5, 32nd Annual Chimneyville Crafts Festival Preview Party, 7-10 p.m., 185 craftsmen displaying and selling fine craft, $50 donation. December 6-7, 32nd Annual Chimneyville Crafts Festival, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., $8 admission, children under 12, free.
Price: $8, $50 preview party
Location: Mississippi Trade Mart
filed under: Community, Exhibits and Openings, Shopping and Sales.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“A Night of Musical Artistry”
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 7:00pm
The Mississippi Jazz Foundation presents this concert featuring trombonist Jeff Bradshaw and Brass Heaven and Jackson's own Michael Burton.
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Miss Merry Pageant
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 6:30pm
Age divisions in this third annual pageant are Baby Miss (0-3 years old), Tiny Miss (4-6 years old), Little Miss (ages 7-9 years old), Young Miss (ages 10-12 years old), Junior Miss (ages 13-15 years old) and Miss Merry (ages 16-18 years old). Deadline is Nov. 28.
Contact Phone: 601-942-1885
Contact Email:
Location: Rosa Scott Middle School (200 Crawford St., Madison)
filed under: Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Old Jackson Candlelight Tour
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 5:00pm - Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 8:00pm
This annual event showcases traditional seasonal decorations at the Manship House Museum, the Governor’s Mansion, and State Capitol. Special holiday entertainment at each site. Transportation provided between the sites.
filed under: Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“A Night of Musical Artistry”
Date and Time: Fri. Dec 5, 2008 at 1:54pm
The Mississippi Jazz Foundation hosts its annual fundraiser with musical entertainment from trombonist Jeff Bradshaw, from Philadelphia, PA. Honorees include Charles Wicker, Dorothy Moore, Louis Leon Lee, Roy Huddleston, Jimmy King and Jimmy James, Jr.
Contact Phone: 601-594-2314
Location: Alamo Theatre
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
16th Annual Margaret Walker Alexander Dinner Theatre
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 7:00pm
The Margaret Walker Alexander National Research Center presents this dinner event honoring Dr. Robert Smith, M.D., with entertainment by the Central Mississippi Blues Society Band.
Price: $35
Contact Phone: 601-979-2735
Location: Jackson State University
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Mississippi Permaculture Group Meeting
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 6:30pm - Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 7:30pm
The group discusses current cultivation and sustainability projects in yards, homes, and communities. Whether you have a farm, just a few potted plants, or just enjoying talking about growing plants in a sustainable way, you are welcome.
Price: Free
Location: High Noon Cafe
filed under: Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Jazz, Art & Friends
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 6:00pm - Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 9:00pm
One Thursday a month, enjoy cocktails, listen to the best jazz Jackson has to offer, and mingle with friends while surrounded by world class art.
Price: $5 MMA Members, $7 Non-Members
Contact Phone: 601-960-1515
Location: The Palette Cafe by Viking
filed under: Community, Concerts, Exhibits and Openings, JFP Sponsored Events.
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MSCVP Christmas Gala
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 6:00pm - Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 8:00pm
The Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention hosts its annual Christmas Gala to raise money for its domestic violence programs and services. Heavy hors d'oeuvres. Cocktail/business attire. Sponsorships available.
filed under: Be the Change, Holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Fondren After Five
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 5:00pm
Formerly called "Fondren ArtMix," this monthly event showcases the local shops, galleries and restaurants of the Fondren neighborhood.
filed under: Community, Family, Shopping and Sales.
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Book Signing: “Moments with Baxter”
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 5:00pm
Author Melissa Joseph will sign copies of "Moments with Baxter" with a reading at 5:30 p.m.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
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Third Annual Southeast Immigrant Rights Network Conference
Date and Time: Thu. Dec 4, 2008 at 8:00am - Sat. Dec 6, 2008 at 5:00pm
Workshops, strategy sessions, and rallies organized by Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance.
Price: $25
Contact: Lindsey Harris
Contact Phone: 601-833-0384
Location: Jackson Regency Hotel
filed under: Be the Change.
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History is Lunch: James G. Hollandsworth, Jr.
Date and Time: Wed. Dec 3, 2008 at 12:00pm
Historian James G. Hollandsworth, Jr., will talk about and sign copies of his new book from LSU Press, "Portrait of a Scientific Racist: Alfred Holt Stone of Mississippi."
Price: Free, bring your own lunch
Contact Phone: 601-576-6857
filed under: Community.
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Three Kings: “King of Kings”
Date and Time: Mon. Dec 1, 2008 at 7:30pm
"The King of Kings," a concert featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ "Hodie," will open the Christmas season, with the Mississippi Girlchoir joining the Chorus.
Price: TBA
Contact Phone: 601-278-3351
Location: Wesley Chapel (787 E. Northside Dr.)
URL: http://mschorus.org
filed under: Concerts.
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Heavenly Holiday Brunch
Date and Time: Sun. Nov 30, 2008 at 11:00am - Sun. Nov 30, 2008 at 2:00pm
The Palette Cafe is closed, but the Mississippi Museum of Art is bringing back its Holiday Brunch. Full menu and children's menu.
Price: $17.95 includes full brunch menu, $8 children's menu
Contact Phone: 601-960-1515
Location: Mississippi Museum of Art
filed under: Holiday.
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Book Signing: “The Yazoo Blues”
Date and Time: Sat. Nov 29, 2008 at 5:00pm
Mississippi author will sign copies of "The Yazoo Blues."
Price: Free event, $24.95 book
Contact Phone: 601-634-8624
Location: Lorelei Books (1103 Washington St., Vicksburg)
filed under: Literary and Signings.
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Dream Beads: Tennis Bracelet
Date and Time: Sat. Nov 29, 2008 at 1:00pm
This was a very popular bracelet that we had so much fun making. This bracelet uses the right angle weave technique and is a joy to make. Stop by the shop to get a look at this bracelet and get a list of supplies needed to complete this project.
Price: $25
Contact Phone: 601-664-0411
Location: Dream Beads (3405 Old Brandon Rd.)
filed under: Creative Classes.
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Greater Belhaven Market
Date and Time: Sat. Nov 29, 2008 at 9:00am - Sat. Nov 29, 2008 at 1:00pm
Local artists, craft-makers, food merchants and more will be on hand selling their goods and serving up their best dishes.
Price: Free
Contact Phone: 601-506-2848
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