Calendar of events: March & April.Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. MARCH 1-3 Wiggins Stone County Countryfest St. Francis Xavier Francis Xa·vi·er , Saint See Saint Francis Xavier. Catholic Church in Wiggins invites Stone County and the surrounding community to enjoy the good aspects of country living--music, fun and food--at the 2nd Annual Stone County Countryfest at the Stone County Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. . The hours are Friday, March 1, 5-10 p.m., Saturday, March 2,10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday, March 3, 12-5 p.m. All proceeds go the St. Francis Xavier Building Fund. For information, contact Doris Taylor at 601/928-5417. MARCH 2 Jackson Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County Charity Ball The Hilton Hotel in Jackson plays host to the Annual JARC JARC Job Access and Reverse Commute JARC Jackson Amateur Radio Club (Jackson, MS, USA) JARC Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling JARC Joint Air Reconnaissance Center Charity Ball. There will be live and silent auctions, a seated dinner, and entertainment by The Chill. Tickets are $100 per couple, of which $50 is tax deductible. For information contact ticket chairman Diane Gough at 601/825-5018. MARCH 2 Vicksburg Run Thru History The 23rd Annual Run Thru History at the Vicksburg National Military Park Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, waged from May 18 to July 4, 1863. The park, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Delta, Louisiana, also commemorates the greater Vicksburg Campaign, which preceded the battle. will begin at 8:30 am. Participants can be part of a 10-K Run, a 5-K walk or even a 1 mile "fun run" for children. There is an $18 pre-registration fee. For information call Mark Varner at 601/638-8741 or visit the website at www.runthruhistory.org. MARCH 5-6 Tupelo Spring Floral and Garden Show Tupelo Garden Club and Jody's Flowers will host a Spring Floral and Garden Show at the Ramada ra·ma·da n. Southwestern U.S. 1. a. An open or semienclosed shelter roofed with brush or branches, designed especially to provide shade. b. An open porch or breezeway. 2. Inn Convention Center. Activities throughout the two-day event include mini shows, buffet supper and lunch, a lecture demonstration, a hands-on workshop, and exhibitors featuring designs and gifts for home, garden and special occasions. Proceeds will fund the Garden Club's service projects. For more information, please call Judy Hodges at 662/844-4610. MARCH 8 Gulfport Celebrate the Children An exciting gala featuring a cocktail buffet provided by outstanding Coast restaurants, entertainment, and a silent auction at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport. For details call 601/896-6039. MARCH 9-10 Jackson Jackson Garden and Patio Show Bring your plant problems, soil for testing, and landscaping questions for answers from the experts! There will be educational seminars demonstrating the latest "trends" and techniques on gardening. Bring a friend and a truck to "Buy and Carry." Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in the Agricultural and Industry Buildings. Admission is $3 (13 and under free). For more information call 800/678-0179. MARCH 16 - APRIL April: see month. 6 Vicksburg Vicksburg Spring Pilgrimage The Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau sponsors the 28th Annual event where thirteen historic homes and two churches will be open with guided tours during appointed hours. Pilgrimage coincides with early spring so that touring visitors see the vibrant color as dogwoods, redbuds, and azaleas bloom. Hours are 9:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 4:30 and the cost is $15 per 3 house tour. For more information contact Al Elmore at 800/221-3536 or 601/ 636-9421 and visit them on the web at www.vicksburgcvb.org. MARCH 19 Delta State University History Established in 1924 by an act of the Mississippi Legislature, Delta State Teachers College first opened its doors to students in 1925. The name was later changed to Delta State College (1955) and then Delta State University (1974). SBDC SBDC Small Business Development Center SBDC South Bucks District Council (UK) SBDC Small Business Development Company (Trinidad and Tobago) SBDC Simulation Based Design Center Marks The Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training (WNET Wnet Windows Networking WNET Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training WNET Wireless Network ) is hosting a no-fee Roundtable presentation on U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA SBA abbr. Small Business Administration Noun 1. SBA - an independent agency of the United States government that protects the interests of small businesses and ensures that they receive a fair share of government ) programs and services for women entrepreneurs. The Roundtable will provide information on SBA's Women, Procurement and Loan Guaranty programs. The three hour program runs from 1-4 p.m. and seating is limited so advance registration is required. For more information contact Robert Taylor Robert Taylor or Bob Taylor may refer to:
MARCH 20-31 McComb Lighted Azalea azalea (əzāl`yə) [Gr.,=dry], any species of the genus Rhododendron, North American and Asian shrubs of the family Ericaceae (heath family) that are distinguished by the usually deciduous leaves. Trail "Light Up Your Neighborhood for Pike County Pike County is the name of several counties in the United States:
MARCH 21 Vicksburg Downtown Block Party Join the shops of 1300 and 1400 Washington Street The following streets in the United States are called Washington Street:
sassafras North American tree (Sassafras albidum) of the laurel family. The aromatic leaf, bark, and root are used as a flavouring, as a traditional home medicine, and as a tea. 601/638-3744. MARCH 22, 23 & 24 Jackson The Bagwell Antiques Show and Sale The Mississippi Trade Mart The term Trade Mart can be a generic English reference to any sizable commercial establishment. Well known individual Trade Marts include:
MARCH 22-24 Greenville Delta Springfest 2002 The Washington County Convention Center Washington County Convention Center is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Greenville, Mississippi. It is home to the Mississippi Miracles of the American Basketball Association. will play host to over 40 business exhibitors, arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. , local entertainment, carnival, food sampling and demonstrations, children's events, and more for the Delta Springfest. The admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children, ages 6-11. Call WNIX/WIQQ Radio at 601/378-2617 for details. MARCH 23 AND 24 Ocean Springs The 9th Annual Herb & Garden Fest Activities at this award-winning, two day event will feature the growth and use of the Daylily, Ocean Springs' city flower, and Echinacea echinacea (ĕk'ənā`shēə), popular herbal remedy, or botanical, believed to benefit the immune system. It is used especially to alleviate common colds and the flu, but several controlled studies using it as a cold medicine have , the national herb for 2002. There will be a wide variety of vendors, free mini-lectures and demonstrations as well as live music by local musicians and much more. Held in downtown Ocean Springs, the festival will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. For further information, visit the Herb Pest Website at www.herbfest.gulfcoast-gardening.com. APRIL 7 Aberdeen Aberdeen Symposium: Reflections on the Civil War Come join history enthusiasts in a series of workshops and lectures founded in April 2001 as a way for members to connect war heroes to Mississippi and its places. The Symposium on the Battle of Shiloh and General Nathan Bedford Forrest For the World War II general, see . Nathaniel Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 – October 29, 1877) was a Confederate Army general during the American Civil War. Perhaps the most highly regarded cavalry and partisan (guerrilla) leader in the war, Forrest is regarded by many , conducted by Brigadier General Parker Hills, will be held at City Hall in Aberdeen and followed by a tour of the historic landmark, Whitfield-Holmes. For more information contact founder Terry Leary at 662/369-3482 or terencegleary@aol.com. APRIL 10-13 Rainwater Observatory at French Camp Mid-South Star Gaze 2002 The Amateur Astronomical Conference and Star Party is designed for amateur astronomers and anyone interested to join in astronomy activities workshops, lectures and informal deep-sky observing. View through their scopes or bring your own! The cost is $18 for the conference and extra for housing and meals. For more information, updates and registration, call 662/547-6865 or visit the website at rainwater.astronomers.org. APRIL 10-18 University of Southern Mississippi Spring Dance Concert The Southern Miss dance faculty will again bring their works to the stage in the Spring Dance Concert, featuring new works that reflect the diversity and excellence of the USM USM abbr. 1. United States Mail 2. United States Mint USM n abbr (= United States Mint) → US-Münzanstalt (= United States Mail) → US-Postbehörde dance faculty and a special guest artist. From witty to lyrical, daring to mysterious, the concert promises to engage audiences young and old as it transforms the Mannoni Performing Arts Center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. into a land of dance. For ticket information please call 601/266-5418, or order on-line at www.tickets.usm.edu. APRIL 12-14 Aberdeen Aberdeen Pilgrimage Home tours for the 27th annual event are scheduled for Friday and Saturday mornings; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons; and Saturday evening. Other events during pilgrimage weekend include: Tea room, "Taste of Mississippi" dinner, antique and classic car show, cemetery tour, and North/South Skirmish shooting competitions. For information on pilgrimage events, contact the Aberdeen Visitors Bureau at 800/634-3538 or www.aberdeenms.org. APRIL 12-14 Vicksburg A Discovery Tour of the Vicksburg Campaign Drive the trail and be more than a tourist as you revisit the places that became history. Visit famous battlefields and little known ones, antebellum homes, courthouses and churches that played pivotal roles in the Campaign. Pay homage to those fallen in battle at cemeteries and attend special events at historic sites along the Trail. This tour is sponsored by Friends of the Vicksburg Campaign Vicksburg campaign, in the American Civil War, the fighting (Nov., 1862–July, 1863) for control of the Mississippi River. The Union wanted such control in order to split the Confederacy and to restore free commerce to the politically important Northwest. and Historic Trail. Contact 601/857-8942 or e-mail mayor@raymondms.com. APRIL 18-20, 23-27 University of Southern Mississippi A Winter's Tale No play of Shakespeare's creates a world of greater amplitude and variety than A Winter's Tale. Described by a recent critic as "Shakespeare's most beautiful play," it combines tragic passion, comic vitality, and romantic love in a manner that makes the play highly exhilarating. The show will be held at the Martha R. Tatum Theatre. For more information or tickets call 601/266-5418, or visit them on-line at www.tickets.usm.edu. APRIL 19-21 Holly Springs Holly Springs is the name of some places in the United States of America:
64th Annual Holly Springs Pilgrimage The Holly Springs Garden Club sponsors the tour of seven historic homes and three antebellum churches. On Friday, the Kirkwood National Golf Club's 6th Annual Holly Springs Pilgrimage Golf Tournament will be held, as well as a candlelight cemetery tour. Saturday, the Pilgrimage Queens and escorts will host an elegant evening of dining and dancing on the lawn of Montrose. Friday and Saturday tour times are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for morning homes and 1-5 p.m. for afternoon homes. Sunday all homes are open from 1-5 p.m. Ticket prices for the all-day tour are $28 for adults, $23 for students, seniors, and groups of 10 or more. For more information, please contact Chairman, Mrs. Frank Hurdle at 662/252-3260. APRIL 21-28 Vicksburg Vicksburg International Chamber Music Festival Chamber Music--Southern Style is the theme for the second of this annual concert series. Performances will take place in various places around the city with great performances in a variety of styles featuring several countries and eras. Tickets are $60 for all eight concerts or $10 for each individual show, with certain extra costs for meals. For tickets, call Vicksburg International Chamber Music Festival, USM ticket offices 800/844-8425. For information, call the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800/221-3536. APRIL 27 Bay Springs Jazz in the Grove Set for April 27 from noon until 6 p.m., Jazz in the Grove is Mississippi's only outdoor jazz festival Noun 1. jazz festival - a festival that features performances by jazz artists festival, fete - an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival" . Perfect for your family or for a senior citizens group, Jazz in the Grove has great food, entertainment, arts and crafts, and activities for children. Admission is free, just follow the signs to the Shaded Grove in downtown Bay Springs. For more information, contact the Bay Springs Telephone Company at 601/764-2121 or 800/898-2782. APRIL 27 Brookhaven Taking the Town by Storm Tour the magnificent homes and gardens of Storm Avenue in Brookhaven from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The 14th annual Tour of Homes and Gardens will feature eight homes and three gardens in both modern and historic style. Driving and walking tour maps will be available at the Chamber of Commerce at 230 South Whitworth downtown, and tickets are $10. For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 601/8331411 or 800/613-4667, or online at www.brookhavenchamber.com. APRIL 27 Clinton Brickstreets Festival The Arts Council An arts council is a government or private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts mainly by funding local artists, awarding prizes, and organizing events at home and abroad. of Clinton hosts the annual arts and crafts event on the downtown Historic Brickstreets. The 10 a.m.-4 p.m. function is free of charge and includes live entertainment and various vendors. Come to Clinton for a day of fun! Spots are still open, so for vendor information, contact Anne Campbell Anne Campbell (born April 6, 1940) is an English politician. She was the Labour member of Parliament (MP) for Cambridge from 1992 to 2005. Campbell was often seen riding her bike around the Cambridge constituency and was the first MP to run a website. at 601/960-2817. APRIL 27 Gulfport Lynn Meadows Discovery Center Party "It's our Fourth Birthday!" at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport. Come join the celebration with a party of festive activities. For details call 228/897-6039. APRIL 27 Starkville Cotton District Arts Festival An arts festival or art fair is a festival that focuses on the visual arts, but which may also focus on other arts. Arts festivals in the visual arts are exhibitions. and Taste of Starkville The Starkville Area Arts Council presents the Cotton District Arts Festival and Taste of Starkville in the Historic Cotton District. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Witt, Executive Director, Starkville Convention and Visitor's Bureau at 662/323-3322. |
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