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“Breaking Up is Hard to Do”
Date and Time: Tue, May 25, 7:00 pm
This show showcases 16 classics penned by Neil Sedaka.
filed under: Stage and Screen.
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“Black Power”
Date and Time: Thu, Apr 15, 6:30 pm
Part of the Medgar Evers/Ella Baker Civil Rights Lecture Series, panelists will discuss the black power movement.
filed under: Community, Lectures.
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“Dividing the Estate”
Date and Time: Tue, Apr 13, 5:00 pm
This southern tragicomedy tells the story of a woman who refuses to divide her estate, despite her family's dwindling wealth the looming financial crisis.
filed under: Stage and Screen.
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“Women and the Movement for Social Justice”
Date and Time: Wed, Mar 24, 6:30 pm
Part of the Medgar Evers/Ella Baker Civil Rights Lecture Series, panelists discuss the social justice movement.
Price: Free
Contact Phone: 601-979-1562
Location: Jackson State University - College of Liberal Arts
filed under: Community, Lectures.
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“Backyards and Beyond”
Date and Time: Mon, Mar 1, 10:00 am
Mississippi artist H.C. Porter's work "Backyards and Beyond" returns for another exhibit.
Price: Free, with donations for the Gulf Coast encouraged
Contact Phone: 601-960-1557
Location: Arts Center of Mississippi
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
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“National Education Association and Civil Rights”
Date and Time: Thu, Feb 18, 6:30 pm
Part of the Medgar Evers/Ella Baker Civil Rights Lecture Series, panelists will discuss the NEA and Civil Rights.
filed under: Community, Lectures.
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“Boeing Boeing”
Date and Time: Tue, Jan 26, 7:00 pm
This 1960s French farce tells the story of a Parisian lothario who finds it impossible to juggle this three fianceés when they all arrive at this apartment at the same time.
filed under: Stage and Screen.
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Bravo III: 1812 Overture and More
Date and Time: Sat, Jan 23, 7:30 am
The MSO performs Tchaikovsky's classic.
filed under: Concerts.
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“The Wizard of Oz”
Date and Time: Thu, Jan 14, 7:30 pm
The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Toto, and their friends in this lavish production featuring special effects, choreography and songs!
Price: $15 and up
Contact: Averyell Kessler
Contact Phone: 601-981-1847
Contact Email:
Location: Thalia Mara Hall
filed under: Dance, Family, Stage and Screen, Youth.
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“Why Should We Have Healthcare Reform?”
Date and Time: Thu, Jan 14, 6:30 pm
Part of the Medgar Evers/Ella Baker Civil Rights Lecture Series, panelists will discuss the necessity of healthcare reform.
filed under: Community, Lectures.
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Jim Henson’s Fantastic World
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 19, 10:00 am
This exhibit offers a rare glimpse into the imagination and creative genius of the multi-talented innovator and creator of beloved characters like Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, and hundreds of others. From the beginning, the Mississippi-native expressed his ideas in incredible bursts of invention, through a variety of visual forms, clever dialogue, songs, comic bits, and animation. This exhibition presents original artwork, including drawings and cartoons, as well as other objects like puppets and movie props, all of which reveal the brilliant mind of their creator.
Price: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students
Contact Phone: 601-960-1515
Location: Mississippi Museum of Art
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
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“SCROOGE”
Date and Time: Fri, Dec 18, 8:00 pm
Dickens' spirited tale of a miser's redemption at Christmas gets a musical remaking this new production.
Price: $30-$40
Contact Phone: 662-915-2787
filed under: Stage and Screen.
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“A Christmas Dream”
Date and Time: Fri, Dec 18, 7:00 pm
Ballet Magnificat! performs this holiday ballet.
filed under: Dance, Stage and Screen.
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Unburied Treasures
Date and Time: Tue, Dec 15, 5:30 pm
This monthly program combines the best of art, literature and music to highlight a work from the museum's permanent collection.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
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In Concert: Campbell and McCutcheon
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 12, 7:30 pm
This performance by Kate Campbell and John McCutcheon benefits Mississippi's Ronald McDonald House.
Price: TBA
Location: Belhaven College Center for the Arts
filed under: Concerts, JFP Sponsored Events.
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“A Christmas Tradition”
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 12, 4:00 pm
The Mississippi Boychoir celebrates 15 years within the 1400-year boychoir tradition.
Contact Phone: 601-366-0579
Location: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
filed under: Concerts, Holiday.
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Nature-Made Christmas
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 12, 10:00 am
Make hand-crafted ornaments from natural and recycled objects. All ages invited.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
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“A Night of Musical Artistry”
Date and Time: Fri, Dec 11, 7:00 pm
The Mississippi Jazz Foundation presents this sixth annual jazz event, featuring Grammy-nominee Kirk Whalum and Mississippi recording artist Michael Burton.
filed under: Concerts.
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Holiday Open House
Date and Time:
Stained glass, fused glass, glass mosaics, clay sculpture, animal and heart-shaped rattles, and pottery. Stained glass supplies and workshop gift certificates also available.
Price: Free event
Contact: Janet Akers
Contact Phone: 601-638-7047
Contact Email:
Location: SunCatchers and Janet Akers Studio
filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Galleries, Shopping and Sales.
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“The Nutcracker”
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 6, 3:00 pm
Artistic Director Jennifer Beasley and the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet present this holiday classic.
filed under: Dance, Stage and Screen.
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American Stars Christmas featuring former American Idol Stars
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 pm
Celebrate Christmas with former American Idol Stars as they present a two-act concert of Christmas Carols and holiday favorites including solos, duets and group numbers. Bring two non-perishable food items to the box office when you purchase your ticket and receive a pass to a post performance reception with the artists.
filed under: Concerts, Holiday.
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“Handel’s Messiah”
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 5, 7:30 pm
The Mississippi Chorus performs the classic holiday music.
Price: TBA
Contact Phone: 601-278-3351
Location: Galloway United Methodist Church
URL: http://mschorus.org
filed under: Concerts, Holiday.
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“The Nutcracker”
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 5, 7:00 pm
Artistic Director Jennifer Beasley and the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet present this holiday classic.
filed under: Dance, Stage and Screen.
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“The Nutcracker”
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 5, 3:00 pm
Artistic Director Jennifer Beasley and the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet present this holiday classic.
filed under: Dance, Stage and Screen.
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Chimneyville Crafts Festival
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 5, 10:00 am
Find the perfect holiday gift at this two-day craft expo, which showcases some of the finest talent in the country. Craft demonstrations also on site.
filed under: Community, Shopping and Sales.
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Christmas for the Birds
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 5, 10:00 am
Create natural ornaments to help feed the birds in winter months. All ages invited.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
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Millsaps Singers: Christmas Carol Concert
Date and Time: Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 pm
The 75-voice Millsaps Singers feature John Rutter’s "Gloria" along with favorite carols from the 16th century to the present.
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77th Annual Singing Christmas Tree
Date and Time: Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 pm
A beloved tradition recognized throughout the South, Belhaven’s Singing Christmas Tree is an outdoor choral performance of Christmas music favorites. Come and enjoy this special celebration. Bring blankets and/or chairs. Adjunct music professor Mrs. Carolyn Sachs is the musical director.
filed under: Concerts.
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“The Nutcracker”
Date and Time: Fri, Dec 4, 7:00 pm
Artistic Director Jennifer Beasley and the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet present this holiday classic.
filed under: Dance, Stage and Screen.
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Chimneyville Preview Party
Date and Time: Fri, Dec 4, 7:00 pm
Get a sneak peak at what nearly 200 vendors will have for sale at the 2009 Chimneyville Craft Festival.
filed under: Community, Shopping and Sales.
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Bela Fleck and the Fleckstones
Date and Time: Thu, Dec 3, 7:30 pm
The adventurous Béla Fleck & The Flecktones fuse bluegrass, jazz and funk to form a critically acclaimed, wildly popular sound unlike any other. Featuring songs from the band’s Grammy-winning album Jingle All The Way, the group will perform favorites such as “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night” and “The Christmas Song” as they have never been heard before. The band also pays tribute to Vince Guaraldi with funk-filled versions of two songs from his A Charlie Brown Christmas.
filed under: Concerts.
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DOXA Fall Concert
Date and Time: Wed, Dec 2, 7:30 pm
This event highlights emerging young creative artists’ choreography and performance which is produced by members of DOXA, the dance department’s student led organization
Price: $10, $2 seniors and students
Contact Phone: 601-965-7026
Location: Belhaven College - Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center
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Fourth Annual One Act Play Festival
Date and Time:
An evening of short plays and desserts. Proceeds of dessert sales go to benefit the Iota Upsilon chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honorary society.
Price: Free, no reserved seating
Contact Phone: 601-965-7026
Location: Belhaven College Center for the Arts
filed under: Stage and Screen.
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Ellis Marsalis Solo Performance
Date and Time: Tue, Dec 1, 7:00 pm
Modern jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis performs in this solo show to benefit the Margaret Walker Alexander National Research Center.
Price: $25, $50 special reserve, $10 students
Contact Phone: 601-979-2055
Location: Jackson State University: Rose E. McCoy Auditorium
filed under: Concerts.
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Bethlehem Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date and Time: Tue, Dec 1, 5:30 pm
St. Andrew's Cathedral Choir and the Mississippi Symphony Brass Quintet perform Advent Carols.
filed under: Concerts, Holiday.
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Music in the City
Date and Time: Tue, Dec 1, 5:15 pm
This new partnership with St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral encourages Jacksonians to stay downtown for some culture and fun. Hors d'oeuvres at 5:15 p.m., music performance begins at 5:45 p.m.
filed under: Concerts.
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Millsaps Singers and Campus Ministry Team: Annual Advent Lessons and Carols Service
Date and Time: Tue, Dec 1, 12:00 pm
The two departments collaborate for this holiday performance.
filed under: Concerts, Holiday.
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Departmental Recital: Music Students
Date and Time: Mon, Nov 30, 3:00 pm
A variety of vocal, piano and instrumental music from baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary periods.
filed under: Concerts.
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“Nubian Divas and Warriors of Physics”
Date and Time: Sun, Nov 29, 2:00 pm
The Footprint Leadership and Creative Arts Academy team will foster imagination, exploration and curiousity through adventures in space and aeronautics, experimental physics and quantum mechanics - all through the arts.
filed under: Community, Creative Classes.
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Inaugural “Surviving in the South” Dinner
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 pm
This black-tie benefit aims to raise money to keep the organization secure for another 25 years.
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
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Bethlehem Tree: Younger Foundation Creche Collection
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 27, 5:15 pm
Jewell Younger Graeber of Marks, Mississippi, lovingly acquired the figures in this magnificent display over more than twenty years, in order to share the collection with the children of Mississippi. The installation in the Museum's Trustmark Grand Hall includes more than 150 authentic and scarce eighteenth-century figures, and includes beloved religious figures Mary, Joseph, and the Three Magi, along with numerous angels and townspeople.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings.
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“Flying on One Engine”
Date and Time: Tue, Nov 17, 7:00 pm
Wheelchair bound, without a larynx, and diagnosed with a life-threatening aortic aneurysm, Dr. Sharadkumar Dicksheet now lives only (and barely) so he can travel to India to perform free operations in marathon-like surgery sessions where up to 700 children receive treatment for their cleft lips and other deformities. Although Dicksheet survives off of social security while living in his Brooklyn apartment, his life is drastically different in India where the eight-time Nobel Prize nominee is treated like a living god. FLYING ON ONE ENGINE shows how this quirky, funny, and sometimes difficult character overcomes his own ailments by curing others. Joshua Weinstein, producer/director, will be present at the screening.
filed under: Stage and Screen.
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“Camelot”
Date and Time: Tue, Nov 24, 8:00 pm
Rediscover of one of history’s greatest love stories in Lerner and Loewe’s masterpiece.
Price: $30-$40
Contact Phone: 662-915-2787
filed under: Stage and Screen.
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Best of Belhaven I
Date and Time: Tue, Nov 24, 7:30 pm
A truly diverse panorama of Belhaven’s finest musical talent, this concert offers the most exemplary student performances of the semester.
filed under: Concerts.
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Friends and Family
Date and Time: Sun, Nov 22, 2:00 pm
The guest speaker for this special event is Rev. Larry Thompson of Mt. Hood Baptist Church, with the Mt. Olive Male Choir performing.
filed under: Community.
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Black Gay Pride Prayer Breakfast
Date and Time: Sun, Nov 22, 10:00 am
Author Terry Angel Mason will discuss his book "Love Won't Let Me Be Silent."
filed under: Community.
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THEshow
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 pm
Local fashion designers showcase their work to raise money for Community Outreach Health Awareness, Inc.
filed under: Community.
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Fall Faculty Dance Concert
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 21, 7:30 pm
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven College Dance Ensemble. Styles for the evening include classical and contemporary ballet and traditional and contemporary modern.
Price: $10, $5 seniors and students
Contact Phone: 601-965-7026
Location: Belhaven College - Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center
filed under: Dance.
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A British Cup of Tea: Fall Vocal Arts Concert
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 21, 7:30 pm
Belhaven Choral Arts ensembles and Vocal Arts soloists under the direction of Belhaven music professor Dr. Christopher Shelt explore a diverse and entertaining offering of British vocal music from the 16th century to the present. Planned repertoire includes works by Handel, Britten, Stanford, Mathias, Rutter and a selection of English madrigals.
filed under: Concerts.
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Michael Jackson Tribute Dance Celebration
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 21, 3:30 pm
This class offers instruction in dance and music from Michael Jackson fused with choreography from Roger L. Long. For ages 12 and older. Attend the class in costume for a chance to win door prizes.
Price: Free
Contact Phone: 601-853-7480
Contact Email:
Location: Courthouse Racquet and Fitness Club
filed under: Creative Classes, Dance.
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Fall Faculty Dance Concert
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 20, 7:30 pm
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven College Dance Ensemble. Styles for the evening include classical and contemporary ballet and traditional and contemporary modern.
Price: $10, $5 seniors and students
Contact Phone: 601-965-7026
Location: Belhaven College - Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center
filed under: Dance.
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Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 20, 7:30 pm
Four-time Grammy winner, Lyle Lovett is at his best when he’s on stage mixing Big Band styles with elements of jazz, folk and country. Entirely different from his first appearance at the MSU Riley Center, he will be backed by his large band, which delivers horn-driven swing mixed with more traditional country folk songs.
filed under: Concerts.
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Pearl River Glass Studio Open House
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 20, 10:00 am
The glassworks studio showcases their work just in time for holiday shopping.
filed under: Galleries.
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Handworks Market
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 20, 9:00 am
This holiday gift shopping expo features arts and crafts from some of Mississippi's most skilled artists as well as from around the southeast.
filed under: Community, Holiday, Shopping and Sales.
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Handworks Holiday Market
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 20, 9:00 am
This two-day, annual event offers hand-made gifts just in time for holiday shopping.
Price: $5 admission, children under 12 free
Contact Phone: 205-937-4834
Location: Mississippi Trade Mart
filed under: Holiday, Shopping and Sales.
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Fall Faculty Dance Concert
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 am
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven College Dance Ensemble. Styles for the evening include classical and contemporary ballet and traditional and contemporary modern.
Price: $10, $5 seniors and students
Contact Phone: 601-965-7026
Location: Belhaven College - Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center
filed under: Dance.
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“Discovering My Roots…In Italy and in the Mississippi Delta”
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 19, 7:00 pm
Paul Canonici, retired Catholic priest and educator, writer, artist and world traveler, discusses his findings of tracing his family's journey from Italy to the magnolia state.
Price: $10
Contact Phone: 601-974-1130
Location: Millsaps College - Ford Academic Complex
URL: http://millsaps.edu
filed under: Lectures.
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“Legal Rights and Planning for Persons with Mental Illness”
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 pm
Richard A. Courtney, CELA, discusses healthcare decision-making rights and options, public benefits and family estate planning techniques that will provide healthcare and financial resources and security for persons living with mental illness and their families.
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
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Group Show
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 pm
Work from a number of artists will be on display for Fondren Unwrapped.
filed under: Galleries.
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Recession-Friendly Holiday Art Show
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 pm
The gallery invites you to find those unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for those treasured people in your life.
filed under: Galleries, Holiday.
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Fondren Unwrapped
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 pm
This special holiday edition of Fondren After 5 is your opportunity to find that special local find for your holiday shopping needs.
filed under: Community, Galleries, Holiday, Shopping and Sales.
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Artist Reception: Matthew Brzostoski
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 pm
Visiting Artist Matthew Brzostoski on the Blu Wall and painting LIVE at the event. Matthew will only be in Fondren for two days, so be sure you don't miss your chance to meet him. Matthew has exhibited in cities all over the world including New York and Paris. His work has also been featured in Southern Living Decorating magazine. You can preview his work at www.famouspopularartist.com.
filed under: Galleries.
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Fall Faculty Dance Concert
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 am
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven College Dance Ensemble. Styles for the evening include classical and contemporary ballet and traditional and contemporary modern.
Price: $10, $5 seniors and students
Contact Phone: 601-965-7026
Location: Belhaven College - Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center
filed under: Dance.
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“Camelot”
Date and Time: Wed, Nov 18, 7:30 pm
W. Kessler Ltd. presents this Lerner & Loewe's musical classic.
filed under: Stage and Screen.
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“Devil’s Dream: A Novel About Nathan Bedford Forrest”
Date and Time: Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 pm
Madison Smartt Bell signs copies of her new book with a reading at 5:30 p.m.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
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Writing and Publishing Seminar
Date and Time: Wed, Nov 18, 12:00 pm
Jon Lee, owner of Dogwood Press, will be joined by authors John Floyd, Jim Ritchie and Mike Windham for a panel discussion of the writing industry.
filed under: Creative Classes, Literary and Signings.
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“Camelot”
Date and Time: Tue, Nov 17, 7:30 pm
W. Kessler Ltd. presents this Lerner & Loewe's musical classic.
filed under: Stage and Screen.
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“Nutcracker in the NeighborHOOD”
Date and Time: Tue, Nov 17, 7:00 pm
The Hinds Community College dance department's Montage Theatre presents this interpretation of a holiday classic.
Price: $5, $3 students
Contact Phone: 601-857-3460
filed under: Dance, Stage and Screen.
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Unburied Treasures
Date and Time: Tue, Nov 17, 5:30 pm
This monthly program combines the best of art, literature and music to highlight a work from the museum's permanent collection.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
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Departments of Performing Arts & Religious Studies: Dr. Guy Beck, Classical Music of India
Date and Time: Mon, Nov 16, 7:00 pm
A scholar and musician from Tulane University, Dr. Guy Beck has examined Hindu theology relative to sacred sound, and studied Indic influences on world religious chant and music. An accomplished pianist and performer of Hindustani vocal classical music, he presents this lecture/demonstration as part of the Indian Culture and Lecture Series.
filed under: Concerts.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Forum
Date and Time: Mon, Nov 16, 6:00 pm
This panel discussion raises concerns and awareness about domestic violence.
filed under: Be the Change, Community, JFP Sponsored Events.
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“The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor”
Date and Time: Mon, Nov 16, 5:00 pm
Matt and Ted Lee sign copies of their new book.
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Magnolia Roller Vixens Burlesque Show Revue
Date and Time: Sun, Nov 15, 8:00 pm
The Magnolia Roller Vixens welcome the Pretty Things Peepshow back to Jackson for this fundraiser.
filed under: Community.
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IRIS Orchestra featuring Jeremy Denk
Date and Time: Sun, Nov 15, 3:00 pm
Having appeared with major orchestras throughout the world and with many of classical music's most renowned performers, pianist Jeremy Denk joins the IRIS Orchestra for a program featuring Daugherty, Schumann and Mendelssohn.
Price: $20-$28
Contact Phone: 662-915-2787
filed under: Concerts.
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Ceili
Date and Time: Sun, Nov 15, 2:00 pm
Jackson Irish Dancers hosts a ceili--a gathering with dancing and music. Family-friendly with food and drink available.
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“The Secret World of Walter Anderson”
Date and Time: Sun, Nov 15, 1:00 pm
Hester Bass signs copies of her new book.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
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Shopping Extravaganza
Date and Time: Sun, Nov 15, 9:00 am
Get a head start on your holiday shopping. Merchandise from more than 25 vendors will be available, as well as a bake sale and Chinese auction.
filed under: Shopping and Sales.
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Fall Faculty Dance Concert
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 14, 7:30 pm
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven College Dance Ensemble. Styles for the evening include classical and contemporary ballet and traditional and contemporary modern.
Price: $10, $5 seniors and students
Contact Phone: 601-965-7026
Location: Belhaven College - Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center
filed under: Dance.
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“The Best of Opera Choruses”
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 pm
The Mississippi Chorus performs.
filed under: Concerts.
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“Freedom”
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 pm
This spoken-word play tells the story of eight strangers on a delayed flight to New York.
filed under: Spoken Word and Poetry, Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Sweet Tea and Afternoon Tales”
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 14, 1:00 pm
Philip L. Levin signs copies of his new book.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“The World of Ivy”
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 am
Nancy Gentry signs copies of her book.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Main Street Clinton’s Holiday Market
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 am
Shop the selection from an array of vendors.
filed under: Holiday, Shopping and Sales.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Some Like It Hot Chili Cook-Off
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 am
Enjoy the chili entered in this competition while perusing the goods in the flea market.
filed under: Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Hope House of Hospitality Garage Sale
Date and Time: Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 am
This event raises funds for the organization's 25th anniversary in January.
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Fall Faculty Dance Concert
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 pm
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven College Dance Ensemble. Styles for the evening include classical and contemporary ballet and traditional and contemporary modern.
Price: $10, $5 seniors and students
Contact Phone: 601-965-7026
Location: Belhaven College - Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center
filed under: Dance.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Bull in a China Shop”
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 pm
Dani Baisden directs this mystery comedy.
filed under: Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Millsaps Singers and Japan-America Society: “Music & Martial Arts
Date and Time: Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 pm
The 75-voice Millsaps Singers feature the music of Japan. The concert will include a demonstration of martial arts sponsored by the Japan-America Society.
filed under: Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Taste of Korea
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 12, 7:00 pm
Consulate of the Republic of Korea and the Korean community of Jackson host an evening of fun, food and music.
filed under: Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Judge Ali Shamsideen at COPS Precinct Two
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 pm
Judge Ali Shamsideen will speak to residents about ways to recover money lost due to dwindling property values.
filed under: Community.
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, Nov 12, 6:00 pm
Come enjoy a special JFP "Creative Class" martini, free munchies 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.
Purse Strings
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 12, 5:30 pm
This reception and silent auction of designer and fashion handbags benefit expansion of financial education to women and young adults in the metro area. Music will be provided by Shane & Frazier.
Price: $40 per ticket
Contact: Sherry Rainey
Contact Phone: 601-362-7206
Contact Email:
Location: Hal and Mal’s
filed under: Be the Change, Community, Concerts.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Artist Reception: Ginny Futvoye
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 12, 5:00 pm
Work from the artist will be exhibited.
filed under: Galleries.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Artist Reception: Billy Solitario
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 12, 5:00 pm
Recent paintings by Billy Solitario will be on display.
filed under: Galleries.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Ole Miss at Oxford”
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 12, 5:00 pm
William H. Morris signs copies of his new book.
filed under: Literary and Signings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Artist Reception: Debbie High and Ann Aldinger
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 12, 5:00 pm
Debbie High and Ann Aldinger showcase new paintings.
filed under: Galleries.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Material Girls Fifth Anniversary
Date and Time: Thu, Nov 11, 5:00 pm
The local boutique celebrates five years of business.
filed under: Community.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Veterans Day Film: “We Were Soldiers”
Date and Time: Wed, Nov 11, 7:00 pm
The Crossroads Film Society presents "We Were Soldiers" in honor of Veterans Day, with commentary from Steve Smith of Millsaps College and Col. Lee Smithson of the Mississippi National Guard.
filed under: Stage and Screen.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
“Dispatches from My South”
Date and Time: Wed, Nov 11, 5:00 pm
Robert St. John signs copies of his new book.
filed under: .
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
Education Task Force Meeting
Date and Time: Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 am
This legislative task force studies the factors that allow "Star Schools" to excel and "Failing" schools to be held back.
filed under: Public Meetings.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations.
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