JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

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.

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.

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.

Piano and Clarinet Concert: Fri, Feb 10, 7:00 pm.; Clarinetist James Sclater and pianist Angie Willoughby perform.; St. Mark's Episcopal Church.; Free.

Blues at the Blue Front: Fri, Feb 10, 7:00 pm.; Lightnin' Malcolm performs.; Blue Front Cafe.; $10.

Preston Chamber Music Series: An Evening of Diamonds: Thu, Feb 10, 7:30 pm.; Guitarist Pablo Garibay performs.; Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall.; $10, $5 seniors/students, free for BU faculty/staff/students.

Valentine Sweetheart Gala: Fri, Feb 10, 8:00 pm.; The event includes dinner, door prizes and raffles. Singer, songwriter and actor Christopher Williams performs. Wear elegant attire. Register by Feb. 3 for the $250 sweetheart package that includes a stay at the King Edward Hotel.; Union Train Station.; Singles: $65 adv., $75 at door; couples: $125 adv., $135 at door.

Sylvia Hong and Michael Rector-Piano Duo Concert: Sat, Feb 11, 2:00 pm.; Belhaven's newest music faculty member and husband team up for a concert of two piano works. Program includes music by Gershwin, Debussy and Rachmaninoff. Free admission.; Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall.; Free.

Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS Benefit: Sat, Feb 11, 6:00 pm.; The benefit includes live and silent art auctions, music and local cuisine.; Hal & Mal's.; $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

Pops II: Your Song: The Music of Elton John: Sat, Feb 11, 7:30 pm.; The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs with vocalist John Meilleur, pianist John Regan and Jeans 'n' Classics.; Thalia Mara Hall.; $15 and up.

Mingo Fishtrap: Sat, Feb 11, 9:00 pm.; The band from Austin, Texas plays soul music. For ages 18 and up.; Duling Hall.; $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Music Student Departmental Recital: Mon, Feb 13, 7:30 pm.; Enjoy a variety of vocal, piano and instrumental music from baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary periods.; Millsaps College, Ford Academic Complex.; Free.

“Love Will Keep Us Together” Broadway Cabaret: Tue, Feb 14, 7:30 pm.; Robert Grayson performs as part of Mississippi Opera's Opera Underground series.; Underground 119.; $15, food for sale.

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors: Thu, Feb 16, 7:30 pm.; The Nashville country and rock band performs to promote their album "Chasing Someday." Plowhandle also performs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Duling Hall.; $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Affairs of the Heart Benefit: Feb 17 – Feb 19.; Enjoy entertainment from local performers. Shows are Feb. 17-18 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary.; Parkside Playhouse.; $10, $7 students 13 and up, $5 ages 6-12, ages 0-5 free.

Kinky Friedman and Kacey Jones: Fri, Feb 17, 8:00 pm.; Friedman sings as part of his "Southern Discomfort" tour. Jones is a singer-songwriter and humorist.; Duling Hall.; $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

The Soul End Theory: The Return of Deep Friday: Fri, Feb 17, 10:00 pm.; The event pays homage to visual artists Tony Davenport, Melanie John, George Miles, Shambe' and Lorenzo Gayden. Enjoy music from DJ ScrapDirty, DJ Phingaprint, DJ Hova and The NastySho.; Salsa Mississippi Studio and Club.; $10.

Hurt: Sat, Feb 18, 7:30 pm.; Enjoy cocktails at 7:30 p.m., an the show at 9 p.m. The band from Los Angeles gives an acoustic performance. Jeffro also performs.; Duling Hall.; $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Mostly Monthly Ceili and Sean Nos Dance Workshop: Sun, Feb 19, 2:00 pm.; Enjoy a family-friendly gathering of folks interested in Irish music and dance. Patrick O'Dea holds the workshop from 5-7 p.m. Jackson Irish Dancers is the sponsor.; Fenian's Pub.; Free ceili, $15 workshop ($10 for JID members).

Cody Canada and the Departed: Sun, Feb 19, 7:30 pm.; The country band performs to promote their album "This Is Indian Land."; Duling Hall.; $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Faculty Recital: MOn, Feb 20, 7:30 pm.; Pianist Dr. Stephen Sachs plays Chopin and Liszt ballads.; Belhaven University Center for the Arts.; Free.

Steven Curtis Chapman: Thu, Feb 23, 7:00 pm.; The contemporary Christian singer-songwriter performs on his "Songs and Stories" tour. Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson also perform.; Broadmoor Baptist Church.; $20 and up.

Chris Knight: Thu, feb 23, 7:30 pm.; The southern rock singer-songwriter and Kentucky native performs.; Hal & Mal's.; $15.

Bravo IV: Exotic, Eclectic and Electric: Sat, Feb 25, 7:30 pm.; The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs with violinist Stephanie Chase. Timothy Coker gives a pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.); cash bar included.; Thalia Mara Hall.; $20 and up.

Walls Inspirational Choir 53rd Anniversary Celebration: Sun, Feb 26, 3:00 pm.; The theme is "Welcoming Worship Through Song."; True Light Missionary Baptist Church.; Free.

A Night of Song and Laughter: Thu, Mar 1, 7:00 pm.; Comedian Chonda Pierce and songstress Natalie Grant perform.; Christ United Methodist Church.; $20 and up.

St. Lawrence String Quartet: Thu, Mar 1, 7:30 pm.; At Lee Hall in Bettersworth Auditorium. The chamber ensemble plays traditional and experimental pieces.; Mississippi State University.; $15, $12 seniors, $8 children ages 3-12, free for MSU students.

Vienna Boys Choir in Concert: Sat, Mar 2, 7:00 pm.; The choir'’s repertoire includes everything from medieval to contemporary and experimental music.; Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.; $21, $29.

The American Boychoir: Sun, Mar 4, 4:00 pm.; The performance features music from composers such as Bach and Brahms. The Mississippi Boychoir joins them in singing some selections.; Covenant Presbyterian Church.; $15, $10 students, seniors and active military.

Music in the City: Tue, Mar 6, 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 Heather Denham and John Paul perform at 5:45 p.m.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free, donations welcome.

Mass in B Minor: Johann Sebastian Bach: Thu, Mar 8, 7:00 pm.; The University of Mississippi Concert Singers perform with an orchestra and soloists.; Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.; $29, $21.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Beethoven's Last Night: Thu, Mar 8, 7:30 pm.; The classical rock band plays Beethoven's compositions.; Mississippi Coliseum.; $31.50-$51.50.

Josh Turner: Fri, Mar 9, 7:30 pm.; The country singer is know for the award-winning single "All Over Me." The pre-show party is at 6 p.m.; MSU Riley Center.; $68, $62.

Chamber III: Three Thrilling Ensembles: Fri, Mar 9, 7:30 pm.; The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra's brass quintet, woodwind quintet and string quintet perform.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; $15.

“Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves” Broadway Cabaret: Tue, Mar 13, 7:30 pm.; Heather Clancy performs as part of Mississippi Opera's Opera Underground series.; Underground 119.; $15, food for sale.

Michael W. Smith: Thu, Mar 15, 7:00 pm.; The contemporary christian singer/songwriter performs on his Wonder, Worship and Glory Tour.; Evangel Temple Church.; $25 in advance, $30 day of show.

Orchestras and Strings Concert: Fri, Mar 23, 7:30 pm.; Music students showcase their talents.; Belhaven University Center for the Arts.; Free.

All-state String Orchestra: Sat, Mar 24, 3:00 pm.; The orchestra consists of Mississippi's best high-school string students.; Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall.; Free.

An Evening with Wilson Phillips: Sun, Mar 25, 6:00 pm.; The 1990's female trio reunites to perform and promote their new album, "Dedicated."; MSU Riley Center.; $50, $44.

Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival: Mar 30 – Mar 31.; The event consists of concerts, seminars and a tour of the Charles H. Templeton Sr. Music Museum. Performers include Brian Holland, Jeff Barnhart, Sonny Leyland, Martin Spitznagel and David Jasen. Discounts available for seniors and MSU employees.; Mississippi State University - Mitchell Memorial Library & Lee Hall Auditorium.; $10 evening concerts, $30 one-day pass, $50 two-day pass.

Michael Patilla: Fri, Mar 30, 6:00 pm.; The classical guitarist and associate professor of guitar at Mississippi State University performs in the SCH Auditorium.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $5, $2.50 children 12 and under.

Jazz and Percussion Ensembles Concert: Sat, Mar 31, 7:00 pm.; Belhaven students and the Jackson Community Symphonic Band perform.; Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall.; Free.

Bravo V: Ode to Joy: Sat, Mar 31, 7:30 pm.; The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, soloists and a chorus present Benjamin Britten's "Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell" and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9." Dr. Timothy Coker gives a free pre-concert lecture at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) at 6:45 p.m.; Thalia Mara Hall.; $20 and up.

American Legacies Concert: Sat, Apr 7, 7:30 pm.; The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band perform.; MSU Riley Center.; $40, $34.

Traffick Jam Walkathon: Sat, Apr 14, 9:00 am.; Participants are to ask 10 people for a dollar per mile walked with a goal of 10 miles and $100. The 10 miles can be split up among a team. A post-walk rally and concert follows at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Hard Places Community (HPC) and their work against child sex trafficking in Phnom Phen, Cambodia. Visit traffickjamasia.com for more details.; Sneaky Beans.; Donations welcome.

Lee Ann Womack: Sat, Apr 14, 7:30 pm.; The Grammy-winning country singer performs. the pre-show party is at 6 p.m.; MSU Riley Center.; $52, $46.

Choral and Vocal Arts: The Beauty of Bernstein: Sat, Apr 14, 7:30 pm.; The Concert Choir and Dance Department perform to composer Leonard Bernstein's works such as the Chichester Psalms and Broadway favorites.; Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall.; Free.

Chamber IV: American Elegy: Sat, Apr 14, 7:30 pm.; The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs compositions from Aaron Jay Kernis, Arvo Pärt and Ottorino Respighi.; Galloway United Methodist Church.; $15.

Best of Belhaven II: Mon, Apr 16, 7:30 pm.; The Music Department presents the best student performances of the semester.; Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall.; Free.

High Note Jam Concert Series: Thu, Apr 19, 5:30 pm.; Enjoy music and refreshments in the Art Garden.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free, food for sale.

Arts on the Green: Sat, Apr 21, 10:00 am.; At Lake Sherwood Wise. The fundraiser includes art workshops, music, plays and seminars.; St. Andrew's Episcopal School, North Campus.; Prices vary per event.

An Evening of Hope with Nicole Marquez: Sat, Apr 21, 7:00 pm.; The event includes hors d'oeuvres, a signature drink, a cash bar, an art auction and music. Proceeds benefit the Ask for More Arts initiative, a school-community-arts partnership sponsored by Parents for Public Schools.; *Location TBA.; Admission TBA.

An Evening with Janis Ian: Thu, Apr 26, 6:30 pm.; The singer-songwriter is known for hits such as "Jesse," "Stars" and "At Seventeen." Enjoy cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.; Duling Hall.; $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

We're Playing with Puppets!: Sat, Apr 28, 2:00 pm.; The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs with the Madcap Puppets to present classics such as "Peter and the Wolf" and "The Firebird."; Thalia Mara Hall.; $15 and up.

Live at Lunch: Wed, May 2, 11:30 am.; Enjoy live music in the Art Garden. Bring lunch or purchase a meal from the Palette Cafe.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

River to the Rails Festival: May 4 – May 5.; On Front and Howard streets. Main Street Greenwood hosts the annual event that includes music, a barbecue completion, a pet parade, an art show and food vendors. The festival starts May 4 at 5 p.m. and May 5 at 9 a.m.; Downtown Greenwood.; Free admission.

Jerry Clower Festival: Sat, May 5, 9:00 am.; The annual festival includes arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, games and rides.; Downtown Yazoo City.; Free admission.

Wishmaker’s Bash: Sat, May 5, 7:00 pm.; The annual fundraiser includes live and silent auctions, and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi. Sponsorships available.; Hilton Jackson.; $100.

Soul Salvation Concert: Sat, May 5, 7:30 pm.; The Ruthie Foster Band performs with soloist Paul Thorn. The pre-show party is at 6 p.m.; MSU Riley Center.; $28, $22.

“Great Broads of Broadway” Cabaret: Tue, May 8, 7:30 pm.; Lester Senter performs as part of Mississippi Opera's Opera Underground Series.; Underground 119.; $15, food for sale.

Bonnie Raitt: Tue, May 8, 7:30 pm.; The blues singer is a nine-time Grammy winner. The pre-show party is at 6 p.m.; MSU Riley Center.; $87, $81.

Pops III: Pepsi Pops: Fri, May 11, 5:30 pm.; The annual event includes family-friendly activities, music from the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks finale.; Old Trace Park.; $12 in advance, $15 at the gate, $5 children 4-18, under 4 free.

Crossroads Blues and Heritage Festival: Sat, May 12, 12:00 pm.; Performers include Bill Abel, Cadillac John, Big Joe Shelton and the DSU Ol’ Skool Revue. No beer sold; no pets or glass bottles allowed.; The River Resort.; $5, $1 children 12 and under, $10 per cooler, $5 parking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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