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The Lounge List (Event Calendar) Mississippi Arts Planner :
Jackson
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April
7th Annual International Crossroads Film Festival March 30-April 2, 2006. Parkway Place Theatre, Lakeland Dr. at Airport Rd. The first week each April the Crossroads Film Society presents its 4-day independent film and video competition in Jackson, MS. Filmmakers from Mississippi and around the world present and compete in the categories of Feature Film, Short, Documentary, Experimental, Foreign, Student, Music Video and Animation. Q & A filmmakers, panel discussion, post screening entertainment each night at Hal & Mal's, Mississippi Filmmaker Showcase, Saturday morning children's animation workshop, Adult Screenwriter's Workshop, Sat. night Awards Party, and more. Joining the film society offers festival discounts and free screening events year round. 601-359-3347, 601-969-1055. www.crossroadsfilmfest.com
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Handiworks Spring Market April 15, 9-6 p.m. April 16, 2005. 9-4 p.m. Miss. Trade Mart. Arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery, children’s furniture and clothes, gourmet foods, spa products, gifts, holiday decorations, garden art, clothing/accessories and antiques exhibitors from several states. $5. 601-948-6436. handworksmarket.com
Vicksburg 38th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival Sat., April 22, 2006. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown, over 150 Crafters display Original Art, Photos, Wood Work, Hand Made Children Clothing & Toys, Furniture, Jewelry, Pottery and other handmade items. Free. riverfestms.com
37th Annual Crosstie Arts Festival April 22, 2006. Cleveland, Ms. Bolivar Co. Courthouse. Experience this juried arts show and jazz competition, also featuring entertainment, children's area and food.
662-721-1235. crosstie-arts.org
Cotton District Arts Festival April 22, 2006. 10-5 p.m. 5-K Run, Art Exhibits, Flower/Plant show, Literary Festival, Taste of Starkville, Artisan's Village, Children's Village, Arts & Crafts. Starkville, Cotton District. Free. 662-323-3322. starkvillearts.org/CDAF.shtml
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31st Annual World Catfish Festival - Belzoni, Mississippi,
Sat., April 1, 2006.
800-408-4838. www.catfishcapitalonline.com
14th Annual Port Gibson Main Street Heritage Festival Sat., April 25-26, 2006, 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Arts and Crafts, 12:30 p.m. Venison Cook-Off, $5 historical tours, children's entertainment and more. Corner of Main and Carroll St. Downtown Port Gibson. Live Blues music. Free. 601-437-4500. portgibsonmainstreet.com
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Stewpot's Annual Taste of Mississippi: Homegrown Hunger Relief March 27, 2006. 7 p.m. Culinary tasting featuring 40 area restaurants, live music, live and silent auctions. Proceeds prevent hunger in Jackson. Highland Village. $50 Be-Bop, $60 door. 601-353-2759. stewpot.org
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Eudora Welty House Garden Tours Free tours by reservation, each Wed., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April-Oct. 353-7762. weltytours@mdah.state.ms.us
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Mississippi Symphony Orchestra 61th Season - January - May.
Various
performances are offered by the Mississippi
Symphony Orchestra at Thalia Mara Hall and
at the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Old Trace
Park. 201 E. Pascagoula St.
Jackson, MS. 601-960-1565 www.msorchestra.com
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Natchez,
Vicksburg and Aberdeen Spring
Pilgrimages
At the heart of
the Spring and Fall Pilgrimages are guided tours
of the magnificent mansion houses built during
the King Cotton era, prior to 1862. Listen to
the stories these venerable historic houses
tell. Guided tours are conducted daily by
hoopskirted hostesses who interpret the rooms,
furnishings and history of each house. In the
colorful legends of these gracious,
time-mellowed dwellings is enshrined the history
of Mississippi. Vicksburg - March 25-April 14. Natchez - March 10 - April
14, 2006. 800-647-6742. natchezpilgrimage.com
vicksburgcvb.org
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Annual Spring Pilgrimage to Antebellum Homes & Gardens April 1-13, Columbus, MS. One of the best and most authentic historic home tours in the South with costumed guides, activities and entertainment common to the pre-Civil War era, nighttime activities and excursions aboard an authentic paddle-wheeler. 800-327-2686 / 662-329-3533. www.historic-columbus.org; www.columbus-ms.org
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Spring Festival of Flowers at the Huntsville Botanical Garden April 1-30, Huntsville, AL. Huntsville Botanical Garden is a breathtaking explosion of spring color. Fabulous topiaries, tulips, daffodils, pansies and azaleas bloom throughout the Garden and along the 110-year-old dogwood trail and wildflower trail. Special events include a Bonsai Show, plant sale, concerts, and lectures. 256-830-4447. www.hsvbg.org.
Circus Days in Ridgeland April 29, 9-6:30 p.m. April 30, 2006, 12-6:30 p.m. Freedom Ridge Park. Circus-themed festival appropriate for the entire family. Entertainment and activities will celebrate the role of the great American tradition we know as the circus. Festival participants will have the chance to be entertained by first-rate circus performers, learn about circus skills and participate in circus-related activities. $10. 800-468-6078. ridgelandms.org
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Natchez Bluff Blues Fest April 21, 2006. 16 Blues bands at all the downtown clubs at night: Rhythm, The Mix, Marketplace Cafe, Speakeasy, Club 601, Biscuits and Blues, and more. Sat., at Rosalie Home from 12-6 p.m. 601-660-2792. visitnatchez.com
Pearl River Resort Annual ASCAP Songwriters Contest and Seminar April 22-23, 2005. Amateur songwriters/singers showcase their talent for the public, fellow musicians, publishers, producers and ASCAP execs. Oscar winner Paul Williams Sat. concert $15. Hwy. 16, Choctaw. 866-44PEARL. pearlriverresort.com
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Annual Clarksdale Juke Joint Blues Festival Sat., April 22, 2006, Clarksdale, Ms.
Free daytime family activities in downtown Clarksdale, starting at the Visitor's Station parking lot on the corner of Issaquena and Third St. and ending at the 300 block of Delta Ave. Pig races, BBQ, and blues. At night a wristband will get you into every Delta Blues Juke in the area with a free shuttle service to take you from place to place. 662-624-5992. jukejointfestival.com
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Earth Day Sat., April 22, 2006. Smith Park (downtown) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Family/children friendly music, educational displays and activities. Free. Bring a sack lunch. Schedule performance/display. 601-371-3861, 601-366-0750.
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Vicksburg Riverfest April 21-22, 2006. "Back on the Bricks" of downtown Vicksburg's Washington St. Crafts, food and live music. 800-221-3536. riverfestms.com
Two Rivers Bluegrass Fest April, 2006. Green Co. Events Center, Hwy 57, Leakesville. $15 day. 601-758-4976. two_rivers_festival.tripod.com
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10th Annual Natchez Bluff Blues Fest April 22-24, 2005. Fri./Sat. night at downtown clubs: Main Street Market, Speakeasy, Dimples, Under-the-Hill, Peacock's, Pearl St. Pasta, In the Mix, Kings Tavern. Sat. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Historic Rosalie's Bicentennial Garden. Blues Brunch on Sun. 601-442-2988. Celebrate the blues on the grounds of Rosalie and in Natchez restaurants. Live performances in many venues all weekend. 888-475-9144. www.natchez.ms.us
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Vicksburg Chamber Music Festival All thru April each year. World-class chamber music at Vicksburg's most historic locations. 800-221-3536. vicksburgcvb.org
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Annual Clarksdale Juke Joint Blues Festival April 22, 2006. Free daytime family activities in downtown Clarksdale's, starting at the Visitor's Station parking lot on the corner of Issaquena and Third St. and ending at the 300 block of Delta Ave. Pig races, BBQ, and blues. At night a wristband will get you into every Delta Blues Juke in the area with a free shuttle service to take you from place to place. 662-624-5992. www.jukejointfestival.com
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Alcorn State University 26th Annual Jazz Festival Sat., April 22, 2006. 601-877-6602, 601-636-2882. alcorn.edu/academic/academ/fineart/jazz
Vicksburg, Ms. Convention Center. Since 1978, this is the oldest jazz festival in the region and has featured some of the most outstanding jazz musicians in the world. It is truly Mississippi's greatest jazz event. Features performances by Alcorn, Jackson State, University of Southern MS and Delta State University jazz ensembles and a concert and workshops by Jazz Legends. www.vccmeet.com
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Art in the Park on the Triangle Triangle Cultural Center Grounds, 332 N. Main St., Yazoo City. Music, Food, Arts and more. 800-381-0662. www.yazoo.org
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Mynelle Gardens Formal Spring Opening Jackson (601)960-1894 www.lnstar.com/mynelle
Tour LeFleur Bike Race April 16-17, 2005. 2-day event featuring a criterion Saturday in Fondren, Jackson. Sunday, the race will be held in Madison County, beginning in Flora. 601-936-2100. thebikerackms.com
Natchez Trace Century Bicycle Ride Sat., April 22, 7:30 a.m. Ride the Natchez Trace 25-100 miles out and back. Ridgeland. 601-853-1115. ridgelandms.org wendy.bourdin@ridgelandms.org
International Red Beans and Rice Festival Jackson (601) 362-5070
Madison Civic Ballet Spring Performance Madison (601) 853-0291
Canton Antique Car Show (601) 859-1307 or (601) 859-3369
Canton/Nissan Pops on the Square Symphony Orchestra concert under the stars in Canton Historic Courthouse Square. Nissan vehicles and more family entertainment. May 25-26, 2005. 800-844-3369. cantontourism.com
Canton Elmore James Hickory Street Festival (601) 859-1307 or (601) 859-3369
Canton Frog
Town 5K Run (601) 859-1307 or (601) 859-3369
Mississippi
Charity Walking Horse Show (601) 352-7703
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Prentiss Run for the Roses Flea market, arts and crafts, music, food, games and kid rides. Miss. Track Club Grand Prix 5-K race, 1-mile and 1/4-mile run/walk. April 9-10, Downtown Prentiss 601-792-5142.
27th Annual Amory Railroad Festival Celebrates Amory's railroad heritage with arts & crafts, food court, continuous entertainment, carnival, 10-K run. April 14-17, Frisco Park, Amory. 662-256-2813.
Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival Outdoor festival of spicy crawfish, carnival rides, vendor booths, contests, games and nationally known country and Cajun music stars. April 20-23 and April 27-30, Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd. Biloxi. 800-488-5252. mscoastcoliseum.com
Philadelphia Ham Jam Arts Festival April 15-16, Historic Downtown District Philadelphia. Fri. live entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight, Sat., 11-8 p.m., food, Memphis in May Sanctioned barbecue contest, arts demonstrations, arts & crafts and children's' activities. 877-752-2643. neshoba.org
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Ocean Springs Renaissance Festival May 6-7, 2006. family oriented event staged at a beautiful waterfront site. Spectacular King's Feast, Musical Venues, the famous Faerie Garden, sword fighting, medieval dancing, equestrian events, royal petting zoo, medieval blacksmith, puppet shows, castle rock climb, jesters, games, dances and musical venues performed by area children. Period dress welcomed but not required. St. John's Episcopal Church, Ocean Springs. 228-875-9472. oceanspringschamber.com
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Re-enactment of the Landing of the d'Iberville in 1600 Ocean Springs, Ms. April 24-25, 2004.
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French Quarter Festival April 21-23, 2006. New Orleans, LA. Up to 300,000 revelers and jazz enthusiasts fill the streets of historic Vieux Carre to enjoy music from jazz and Dixieland to contemporary and brass bands, classical, Cajun and zydeco, rhythm and blues. Plus sample classic New Orleans cuisine, kick your heels up at an opening evening gala, and enjoy fireworks over the Mississippi River; 504-522-5730, 800-673-5725. www.frenchquarterfestivals.org
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Panoply Arts Festival The last weekend in April. April 28-30, 2006. Huntsville, AL. Panoply has evolved into one of the Southeast’s largest arts festivals with a wide variety of dance, theatre, music and visual arts. Five stages highlight regional and national talent in dance, music and theater. Visual artists compete in the Art Marketplace. Fireworks close the festival on Sunday. 256-519-2787. www.panoply.org
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22nd Annual Clinton Brick Street Art Festival Sat., April 30, 2005. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Olde Towne Brick Streets of Clinton. Over 100 artisans from all over the Southeast will show their wares. Live entertainment thru the day, food vendors, a Civil War Reenactment and a Kids Street with child friendly games and rides. 601-924-4050.
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Mississippi Art Colony April 27 - May 2, 2005. Camp Henry S. Jacobs in Utica. The last week in April and the first week in Oct. Tuesday afternoon set-up, meet and greet, dinner and a talk by the visiting artist/instructor thru a Sunday morning critique of work produced during the session. With guest artist Tom Francis, Painting Dept. Atlanta College of Art. 888-452-5332. www.msartcolony.com
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Whitfield Miss. State Hospital Annual Job Fair April 20, 2005 10-6 p.m. in the Building 71 Conference Center located on the hospital's Whitfield campus. Health care and non-health care positions are available. 351-8382. www.msh.state.ms.us.
14th Annual Civil War Show of Vicksburg 42 Dealers from across the country will have Civil War items on display for sale and will provide collecting information. April, Battlefield Inn, 4137 I-20 Frontage Rd. Vicksburg, 601-638-1195.
Beth Israel Sisterhood's 39th Annual Bazaar April,10-6 p.m. Free. 5315 Old Canton Rd. Experience authentic Jewish food and culture. Fill your plate with foods that you do not have the opportunity to taste every day, featuring traditional Jewish foods, deli sandwiches, Israeli foods, salads and gourmet desserts. Silent auction, raffle and a white elephant sale. Lunch and dinner is served and available for take out. Proceeds to area community service groups like Stewpot. Menu available, 601-956-6152.
Annual Spring Indian Pow Wow Gourd dancing, intertribal dancing, Indian arts, crafts, and foods. April, Rice Pavilion, Hwy 49 at Hwy 90, Gulfport, 228-826-5271.
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Philadelphia Ham Jam Arts Festival April 15-16, Historic Downtown District Philadelphia. Fri. live entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight, Sat., 11-8 p.m., food, Memphis in May Sanctioned barbecue contest, arts demonstrations, arts & crafts and children's' activities. 877-752-2643. neshoba.org
Smokin' The Sound Annual Powerboat Race Offshore Super Series Powerboat Racing Association. Fan viewing from Point Cadet westward to the Biloxi Lighthouse. April 21-24. Location Harbors and Marinas in Biloxi. 228-594-3442. offshoresuperseries.com
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Natchez Trace Festival Arts and crafts, food, kids fest, Gasoline Alley auto display and competitive running events. April 29, Downtown Courthouse Square, Kosciusko, 662-289-2981. natcheztracefestival.com
Take a Tasty Bite Out of Crime 40 area restaurants who provide samplings of their cuisine. Annual spring fundraiser for the Metro Crime Commission features live music and food. Highland Village. May 2. 601-968-9999. crimecom.org
Cruisin' Natchez on the River Classic Car Show Cruise In, Barbecue and Street Dance and more. May 6-8, Natchez, 800-647-6724. visitnatchez.com
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May
Art In The Courtyard Sat., May 15, 10:30 - 4:30. Artists of All Media Working in the Courtyards Of Highland Village to demonstrate techniques, meet public and have a good time. Live music. Ann Baker, Charlie Busler, Linda Denny, Virginia Shirley, Pat Walker-Fields, Barbara Lee Watkins, In Combination With The Opening Of The Mississippi Art Colony Traveling Exhibit at Southern Breeze Gallery thru May 29. Free. 982-4222. southernbreeze.net
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Clinton Community Nature Center's Annual Nature Day Sat., May 9, 2005. 617 Dunton Rd. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fun, food, entertainment, learning opportunities, and plant sale. Park behind First Baptist Church with a Shuttle running every 15 minutes. Visits by Smokey the Bear and other creatures; activities tent for children; reptiles; raptors; music; hamburgers and hot dogs; trail tours. Free. 926-1104. clintonnaturecenter.org
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Mississippi Symphony Orchestra “Pepsi Pops” on the Reservoir May 13, 2005. Old Trace Park, 7:30 p.m. The MSO’s largest and most popular concert of the year! Set on the beautiful Ross Barnett Reservoir, the concert concludes with a spectacular fireworks display and includes pre-concert entertainment and special guests. Join the Ms. Symphony Orchestra for its largest concert of the year. Held at the beautiful Old Trace Park, this concert has something for people of all ages. Each year a different theme is selected by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. The pre-concert events start at 5 p.m. with a special kid's area. Concessions available or bring a picnic. As always, the concert concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. Tickets at Be-Bop or 800-898-5050, 960-1565. msorchestra.com
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Yazoo Fest May 7, 2005. Downtown Yazoo City. Arts and crafts, clowns, children's games and rides, food and lots more. Local, regional and national music, drama, magic and dance. 800-381-0662. The first weekend in May. Triangle Cultural Center Grounds, Yazoo City. Free. Dancing in the street Saturday night. South end of Main St. Admission $8, 6-12 years $5. yazoo.org
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New Orleans Jazz Fest and Heritage Festival April 28-30, May 5-7, 2006. Fats Domino, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, Dave Matthews, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie, Keith Urban, Yolanda Adams, Herbie Hancock, La India, The Meters, Allen Toussaint w/ Elvis Costello, Etta James, Dr. John, The Ohio Players, Irma Thomas, Ani DiFranco, Keb’ Mo’, Little Feat and more. The Last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. This world-renowned showcase of Louisiana culture has expanded to 11 days. The legendary fest features 12 stages of soul-stirring music, delectable food, enchanting evening concerts, riveting educational workshops. 504-522-4786, 800-488-5252. nojazzfest.com
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6th Annual Rolling Fork's Deep Delta Festival Sat., May 1. 5K run/walk at 8 a.m., arts & crafts, food vendors, children's games and live music 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. in downtown Rolling Fork around the Sharkey County Courthouse square. Hwy 61, 45 miles north of Vicksburg. Jackson Jug Revival, Miss Mississippi Allison Kellogg, Eden Brent, Eddie Cusic, Little Dave Thompson, Bill Wallace, James "Super Chickan" Johnson, Jackie Bell, the Grayhounds and Patrice Moncell. Free. 662-873-2814, 888-494-8582.
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Millsaps Lewis Art Gallery: Senior Art Exhibition The first two weeks in May. Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Each of the six senior studio art majors will exhibit their own series of work, created over the course of their entire senior year. 974-1431.
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Belhaven College Annual Student Art Exhibition The first two weeks in May at the Bessie Cary Lemly Gallery in the Hood Library. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. 965-7026.
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Canton Flea Market and Crafts Show Thurs., May 11, 2006. This large bi-annual arts and crafts show features over 1,100 booths on the grounds of historic Madison County Courthouse and throughout the downtown area. Voted one of the top 100 events by the American Bus Association. The 2nd Thursday in May and October. Canton Historic Courthouse Square. 800-844-3369. cantontourism.com/arts_crafts.html
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Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Country Music Festival Month long Celebration of the life, songwriter and country music Hall of Famer Jimmie Rodgers. The event features a night gospel talent show, golf tournament and live entertainment. Singing Brakeman Park, Meridian. 800-396-5882.
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SummerFest : Fun On 61 May 28-29, 2004, Hollandale, Ms. SummerFest is a free event held in Hollandale, the last weekend of May each year. The festival consists of musical entertainment, food, crafts, rides and a Dixie Youth Baseball Tournament. 662-827-5545 or 662-827-0568. www.funon61.com
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Raymond Country Fair Arts and crafts, children's events, food, music and other attractions. The First Saturday in May. Arts and crafts, children’s events, Civil War event, food and other attractions. Downtown Raymond, at the historic courthouse square. May 7, Downtown Raymond, featuring historic courthouse square. 888-543-1863. raymondms.com
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Florence Day Celebration 2nd or 3rd Weekend in May. Hemphill Park, South Church St. from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Kayak race, canoeing, arts, crafts, carnival rides, baseball, softball, games, great food and more. 601-845-2046.
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Okatoma Heritage Festival Live music, arts & crafts, food, parade, rubber duck race, exhibits and a street dance. Fun for the entire family. May 6, 2006. Downtown Collins around historic Courthouse. 601-765-6012. covingtonchamber.com
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McNeil Bluegrass Gospel Festival McNeil Fire Department (601) 749-9017.
Mule Festival Jackson (601) 354-6113
Mississippi Museum of Art Antiques & Arts Symposium, Antiques Show & Sale Jackson
(601) 960-1515
Jackson Gun Show (601) 355-3510
Taste of African-American Art, Music and Cuisine Jackson (601) 960-1457
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Market Street Festival First weekend in May. May 5-7, 2006. Columbus, MS. Features six entertainment stages, a children’s stage, food court, arts & crafts booths, Kid’s Corner, petting zoo, World Record Fish Exhibit, car show, helicopter rides, train rides, and more. Festival 9 a.m.-6 p.m. After Dark Saturday: Willie King & the Liberators, 7 p.m. Delbert McClinton, 9 p.m. 662-328-6305, 800-327-2686. marketstreetfestival.com
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Gum Tree Festival Tupelo. Fine arts and crafts, music, literary competitions, 10-K run and more. Free. Lee County Courthouse lawn. (662) 844-2787.
Jerry Clower Festival Arts and crafts, children's activities, food and more. Many stages offer diverse entertainment. May 6, 2006. Main St., downtown Yazoo City. 800-381-0662. yazoo.org
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Mainstream Arts and Crafts Festival Greenville. Arts and crafts, catfish race, children's activities and more. Washington County Courthouse lawn. Free. (662) 378-3141.
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Mississippi Paint Horse Show Carthage. Competitions, riding skills display and demonstrations. Free. Carthage Coliseum. (601) 267-9231.
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Old Time Festival Hattiesburg. Crafts, food, entertainment, games and more. Free. Live music, craft fair, crawfish boil, 5k run and amusement rides. May 14, 2005. Downtown Hattiesburg. 800-238-4288. theADP.com
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Bluegrass on the Creek Tylertown. 2nd or 3rd Weekend in May. Southwest Events Center. (225) 634-7886.
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Leland Crawfish Festival Leland (662) 686-2687
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May Day Festival Ethel, Ms. (662) 674-5373
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Memorial Day Weekend at the Zoo Sat., May 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., May 30, 1-5 p.m. Scooby Doo, Sponge Bob, Bob the Builder will join the Zoo for a meet and greet. Children events. 355-5475.
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May-Fest Arts and Crafts Fair and Bluegrass Festival Olive Branch. Arts and crafts, activities and entertainment. Free. Olive Branch Old Towne Business District. Call (662) 893-5276.
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Atwood
Music Festival Monticello.
2nd
or 3rd Weekend in May.
Features national and regional country music
artists, arts and crafts, children’s activities,
tennis and golf tournaments. Atwood Water Park.
(601)587-3007.
Natchez Air Fair Aerobatics, stunt planes, regional foods, celebrity pilots, live music, hot air balloon tethers, space jumps, rock wall climbing and more. May 21-22, Natchez Airport, Hwy 61 N. 601-442-5171. natchezairfair.com
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June
Jubilee Jam! June 17-18, 2005. The 2nd or 3rd Friday night, and Saturday, each June. Local, regional and national artists. Family and children's activities, with French Quarter style street performers, in downtown Jackson. Continuous music on two outdoor headliner stages on Commerce St., and stages inside Hal & Mal's. $12.50/day Be-bop, $15/day gate. 601-960-0781. jubileejam.com
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Vicksburg National Military Park and Cemetery Veterans will dress in uniforms and present authentic weapons, equipment and vehicles that have been used in past wars. Cannon firings and demonstrations are also part of the activities planned on the 1,800-acre park. May 28-July 4, 3201 Clay St. 601-636-0583. nps.gov/vick
Holly Springs Kudzu Festival Enjoy a carnival, rodeo, gospel jamboree, concessions and a 5-K run. June 2-4, 2005. First or second weekend of June. 662-252-2943.
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40th Anniversary Medgar Evers and B.B. King Homecoming June 10 - 12, 2005,
Blues legend B.B. King returns to his home state each year, the first or second weekend of June, to entertain at this major music performance event. The first or second Friday each June, B.B. King performs in his hometown of Indianola, outdoors at Fletcher Park, during the day, located on Main St. in Indianola. Children under 12 are free of charge, Adults $5. Late night show at Indianola club. 877-816-7581. www.indianolams.org
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18th Annual International Arts Festival New Orleans. 2nd or 3rd weekend each June. June 8-12, 2005. Formerly known as the Reggae Riddums Festival, this pleasing mix of Reggae, Afro-Caribbean, Latin-Caribbean and World Beat is the perfect musical complement to the humid sultry weather. The tropical sounds are enhanced by Caribbean food and crafts. Music Sat. 12:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. $10 advance / $20 gate. 888-767-1317. www.internationalartsfestival.com
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Highway 61 Blues Festival Sat., June 3, 2006. Leland, Ms. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $16 gate. Live Blues music entertainment and famous Delta cuisine. 3 Generations of Delta Blues on 2 stages. Railroad Park, just west of Main St. in downtown Leland. 866-285-7646, 800-467-3582. highway61blues.com
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Miss Mississippi Parade and Pageant July 19-22, 2006, Parade July 17. Historic Downtown Vicksburg, Ms. between Veto and China Streets. Each of the contestants, vying for the crown of the Miss Mississippi, rides in a convertible in the parade. Marching bands, drill teams and dance teams are invited to participate. The Miss Mississippi Pageant is an annual event which combines a scholarship pageant with an Emmy winning production. Mississippi awards more scholarship money than any other state in the Miss America system. MS has produced four Miss Americas two 1st alternates, five 2nd alternates, two 3rd alternates, two 4th alternates, and six top ten winners, plus other awards. 866-822-6338 missmississippipageant.org
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McComb Iron Horse Festival June 9-10, 2006. Live music, arts , crafts, children's activities, "Crank it up" audio competition, custom car show, rock climbing, fireworks, and more. Pavilion at the railroad depot, Railroad Blvd., McComb. Free. 2nd or 3rd Sat. in June. 601-249-4555. ironhorsefestival.org
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Natchez Steamboat Race, Jubilee and Floozie Day Natchez, Ms. The end of June thru July. Food, fun, and a thrilling reenactment of the famous 1870 steamboat race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez. Natchez City Auditorium. Free. 601-446-6345. www.natchez.ms.us
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Bonnaroo Music Festival June. Manchester, Tn. 60 miles southeast of Nashville. 3-day camping and music on a 600-acre farm, Mid-June Weekend each year. Major rock festival in the South East. www.bonnaroo.com
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Greenwood
Balloon Festival Third
Weekend in June.
Greenwood,
MS. www.greenwoodballoonfest.com
800-748-9064
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Tupelo
Elvis Presley Festival
First weekend in June. June 2-4, 2006. Front Street and
Main
Tupelo, MS. Music, food, fun-on-streets of
downtown Tupelo featuring blues, country, rock
n' roll, Elvis Tribute Artists, Alternative
Rock, the King Twilight 5K
Race, “Riding With The King” Bicycle Races,
The Elvis Look Alike Pet Parade and the Elvis
Presley Festival Custom Motorcycle Show.
662-841-6598, 888-273-7798. tupeloelvisfestival.com
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Delta Jubilee and MS. State Championship Pork Barbecue-Cooking Contest
Clarksdale, Ms. www.clarksdale.com
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Crystal Springs' Tomato Festival June 23-24. Downtown Crystal Springs. The last Sat. in June. Farmer's market, flea market, tomato contest, kids parade, antique car exhibit, food and live entertainment. 601-892-2711. www2.msstate.edu/~ricks/cstomato/tomfest
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USA International Ballet Competition June 17-July 2, 2006, Thalia Mara Hall, Jackson. One of the world's most prestigious dance events, the USA International Ballet Competition (IBC), is a two week "Olympic style" competition where tomorrow's ballet stars vie for gold, silver and bronze medals, cash awards and scholarships. Designated as the official USA Competition by a Joint Resolution of Congress, the USA IBC is held every four years, in the tradition of sister cities in Varna, Bulgaria and Moscow, Russia. 601-355-9853. usaibc.com
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Canton Quilt Show Canton (601) 859-1307 or (601) 859-3369
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Holmes County Gospel Fest Lexington. Soloists, gospel groups and choirs invited to participate. Admission. Holy Hill, Saints Academy. (662) 238-2869.
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Magnolia State Bluegrass Festival Wiggins. The first weekend in June and the first weekend in October each year. One of the oldest bluegrass festivals in Mississippi at the Stone Country Music Park in Wiggins. (601) 270-4800 / (251) 246-4553. www.bgfest.freeservers.com
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Juneteenth Heritage Celebration Vicksburg 2nd or 3rd Sat in June. Vicksburg. The oldest known celebration of the end of slavery, for the whole family. 601-638-8271.
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Juneteenth Heritage Celebration Jackson 2nd or 3rd Sat in June. Battlefield Park. Beginning 12 noon. Free. The oldest known celebration of the end of slavery, for the whole family. Award winning Gospel, Rap, R&B, and Blues Arista Recording artists. Local Step and Dance groups. Face painting, Space Walk, train rides, and other kid events. 818-1926
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State Games of Mississippi The end of June. June 16-18, 21-25, Meridian, Ms. Two full weekends of Olympic-style games feature more than 4,500 amateur athletes from across the state, competing in over 28 sports. Opening ceremonies offer top-name entertainment, parade of athletes, lighting of the torch and fireworks. 800-482-0205. stategamesofms.org
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Wesson
15th Annual Founder's Day Arts and Crafts Show
Second Sat. in June.
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Hickory Hill Bluegrass Festival Foxworth, Ms. On the third weekend in June and the fourth weekend in October, way off the beaten path in the rolling hills near Foxworth. www.bgfest.freeservers.com
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International Crawfish Festival Jackson (601) 956-3751 or (601) 956-6525
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Non-profit Management Conference Second or third weekend of June. Marriott, downtown Jackson. Mississippi's largest and most comprehensive annual conference for the non-profit sector. Diverse training and network with grassroots non-profit community groups from every corner of the state, with 42 workshops on nonprofit business management. Workshops on strategic planning, technology, financial management, marketing, grant-writing, board development, on-line Fundraising, New Standards of Accountability, public relations planning, Fiscal Fitness, managing your nonprofit like a business and leadership. $139+. 968-0061. msnonprofits.org
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Mississippi Blueberry Jubilee Storytelling Festival 2nd or 3rd weekend in June. PRCC, Poplarville, Ms. Storytelling oleos, workshops, mentoring by master tellers with many family oriented free events.
$7 (601) 795-8378.
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Mississippi Heritage Festival Jackson (601) 352-2585
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Pearl Day The last weekend in June. City Park. Weekend of family fun and games includes singing, carnival, golf, softball, arts and crafts. 932-3541.
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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Montgomery, AL. 800-841-4273 www.asf.net
This
world renown, multi-stage, professional,
classical theatre is year round with special
extreme Repertory summer weekend packages to
experience up to six plays in one weekend. ______________________________________________________________________________________
Community At A Glance Actor's
Playhouse Non-profit
performing arts theatre for children and youth. 121 Paul Truitt
Lane, Pearl. Take I-20 East to Airport Road. From the exit ramp,
turn left onto Airport Rd. At Hwy 80, turn left. Travel
approximately 1.4 miles and turn right on Paul Truitt Lane. (Look
for the Paul Truitt Baptist Church sign.) Actor's Playhouse is near
the end of the street, on the left. 601-664-0930.
SthrnActor@aol.com Agriculture
and Forestry Museum 1150
Lakeland Dr. 601-713-3365.
Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5 p.m. mdac.state.ms.us
lnstar.com/agmuseum Alamo
Theatre 333
N. Farish St., 601-352-3365. Applause
Dance Factory 242 Stephens St., Ridgeland, 601-856-6168.
applausedancefactory.com Arts
Alliance of Jackson 255
E. Pascagoula St. 601-960-1557. Ballet
Magnificat! 5406
I-55 N. 601-977-1001.
balletmagnificat.com Ballet
Mississippi
201 E. Pascagoula St. 601-960-1560.
balletmississippi.com Belhaven
College Center for the Arts 835 Riverside Dr. 601-968-5930,
tickets 601-965-7026. Belhaven
College Bessie Cary Lemly Gallery Hood Library, Belhaven. 601-968-5948.
belhaven.edu Black
Rose Community Theatre
103 Black St. Brandon, 601-825-1293.
blackrosetheater.com Brick
Street Players Clinton,
Old Clinton Jr. High auditorium on Fairmont Dr. across from MC. 601-925-9285.
clintonbrickstreetplayers.com Cactus
Plantation 1088
Champion Hill Rd. Edwards. 601-852-2705. The
Cedars Historic Home 4145 Old Canton Rd. in Fondren. The
Center Players Old
Madison Station Elementary Auditorium, 2109 Main St. 601-933-0445.
centerplayers.net Choctaw
Used and Rare Books 926
North St. (off Fortification) 601-352-7281. Clinton
Nature Center 617
Dunton Rd., Clinton. 7 a.m.-sunset. Walking trails. 601-926-1104.
clintonnaturecenter.org