If you haven't been to the 2010 USA International Ballet Competition, the competition continues through June 27. Saturday features a brunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson Marriott. Tickets are $10 pus tax and tip and an advanced reservation is required. Call 601-355-9853 to RSVP. The second round of the competition starts Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall, with performances Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, June 20, The Belhaven Center for Performing Arts presents the Edward Stierle Contemporary Showcase at 2 p.m., featuring performances by 25 dancers who weren't selected for the semifinals of the competition, with special guest performance from artist Brooklyn Mack. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds from the event benefit the Dancers Responding to AIDS program. Call 601-973-9249 for ticket information.
If you're looking for some great food and fun tonight, check out Wine and Swine at 6 p.m. at Two Sister's Kitchen. The event is a benefit for Mississippi Restaurant Association Education Foundation, and will feature a wine tasting and food from Lumpkin's BBQ. There will also be Live Music and beer on tap. Tickets cost $20. Contact Grady Griffin for questions 601-608-0227 or [e-mail missing]. For more options, visit JFP Events Calendar.
If you're looking for live entertainment tonight, local favorite indie-rock group Goodman County will play a reunion show 9 p.m. at Ole Tavern. Touch Night Club will feature music from R&B singer Lou Write and his dancers XXXplicit, and proceeds will help them go to New York City to perform on BET's hit show "106 and Park." The "106 & Park Red Carpet Affair" starts at 9 p.m. and the first 106 ladies get in free. If you're looking for some blues/rock music, stop by the Auditorium for Chris Gill from 7:30-9 p.m. For more musical options, visit JFP Music Listings
Saturday, Make sure to stop by the inaugural Market in Fondren at 8 a.m. The market will take place in the parking lot across from Mimi's on N. State Street and will feature work from local artists and food from local vendors. The Market also features music from Josh Little, Taylor Hildebrand, Valley Gordon and Liver Mousse and art from local favorites Scott Sorenson, Josh Hailey and Roz Roy, among others. Call Jim Burwell at 601-832-4396 for more information. For family fun this weekend, the Dalton Deer Park (902 Dalton St.) is the site of the free Juneteenth 2010 celebration starting at 11 a.m. Bring your coolers, tents and lawn chairs down to the event that will feature local artists, poets, and performers. There will even be face painting for the kids. Begin your search for the city's best at the JFP Best Bets page.
Sunday is a great day to take it slow, and dine local. Try a late brunch or lunch at Zydeco's, Mimi's, Kiefers or The King Edward Hotel. For more mouth-watering options, visit the JFP Menu Guide and the JFP Restaurant Listings.
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