January & February.Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change JANUARY 9 Corinth Harlem Globetrotters Harlem Globetrotters African American professional basketball team. The team was organized in 1927 in Chicago by the promoter Abe Saperstein and initially was a competitive team that won a world professional championship in 1940. Experience the excitement of this world-renowned basketball team that combines athleticism and comedy at the Crossroads Arena, 2400 W. Harper Rd. Call 662/287-7779 or see www.crossroadsarena.com. JANUARY 9-11 Jackson "The Producers" Mel Brooks' uproarious musical comedy, the biggest Tony Award winner in Broadway history, makes its way to Thalia Mara Hall. See www.kesslerbroadway.com or call 601/981-1847. JANUARY 11-14 Oxford Mississippi Theatre Association Statewide Festival The play's the thing at this annual event that will include nine high school productions, six community theater productions, theater workshops, and more at the Gertrude C. Ford 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. . Call 662/325-8542 or see www.mta-online.org. JANUARY 13-15 Hattiesburg Jared Montz Jared Montz (born December 26, 1982 in Mandeville, Louisiana) is an American soccer player, who currently plays for the Puerto Rico Islanders of USL First Division. Pro Soccer Camp Chicago Fire Chicago fire conflagration destroyed most of city (1871). [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 94] See : Disaster midfielder Jared Montz, who played youth soccer in Jackson, will teach budding soccer players ages 6-14 during two sessions each day. Call 985/237-0763 or see www.jaredmontz.com. JANUARY 15-FEBRUARY 28 Biloxi Pleasant's Hands This Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art exhibit featuring photographs and designs that reflect life on the Gulf Coast is dedicated to the legacy of Pleasant Reed, a former slave who as a freed man worked to earn a living to build a house in Biloxi for his growing family; his historic home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. . Call 228/374-5547 or
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JANUARY 16-17 Cleveland Delta Agricultural Exposition This event at the Bolivar County Expo Center will present the latest technical information on crops produced in Mississippi and surrounding states, plus more than 100 commercial exhibits representing every phase of agriculture. Admission is free. Call 662/624-3070. JANUARY 16-MAY 1 Jackson Perspectives on the World Christian Movement Wesley Biblical Seminary Wesley Biblical Seminary is a multi-denominational, graduate school of theology within the evangelical, Wesleyan-Arminian tradition. The seminary, founded in 1974 and located in Jackson, Mississippi, USA, serves men and women who come from thirty denominations from all across the will host this 15-week study on global evangelism in conjunction with Belhaven College Belhaven College is a college in Jackson, Mississippi that was founded by the Presbyterian Church (USA) but that is independently run by a Board of Trustees. It is a private college whose tuition currently runs about $7000 per semester plus about $3500 for room and board. . The non-denominational course was developed by the U.S. Center for World Missions and covers biblical, historical, and strategic aspects of evangelism. Call 601/968-5907. JANUARY 20 Canton Nashville Nights Published country music songwriters will offer rare live performances of some of their most popular hit songs at the Alley Cat alley cat n. A homeless or stray cat. Noun 1. alley cat - a homeless cat domestic cat, Felis catus, Felis domesticus, house cat - any domesticated member of the genus Felis Room, behind Alexa Lain off the square downtown, from 7-9 p.m. Call 615/297-2500. JANUARY 20 Port Gibson Murder Mystery Dinner Party Get ready for a night filled with thrilling fun and delicious food at the historic Bernheimer House, 212 Walnut St. Call 601/437-2843 or see www.bernheimerhouse.com. JANUARY 20 Southaven Crystal Ball This evening of great food, dancing, and live and silent auctions at the Arena at Southaven, 7360 Hwy. 51, will benefit the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi's education, health care, and children's projects. Call 662/449-2131 or see www.cfnm.org. JANUARY 20-21 Southaven Family Entertainment Bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. Jamboree This two-day event will feature a "bluegrass and bluebrass" gospel concert plus a host of national and regional touring bands at the DeSoto County DeSoto County is the name of two counties in the United States of America:
JANUARY 25 Meridian "Torme Sings Torme" Celebrate the life and music of Mel Torme as the legendary singer's son, Steve March Torme, performs some of his father's most beloved songs. See www.msurileycenter.com or call 601/696/2200. JANUARY 25 Ocean Springs "An Artist's Album of Southern Collections" and "Louise Lehman: Artist and Collector" This opening reception for the Walter Anderson Walter Anderson may refer to: Art
JANUARY 26-28 Corinth "Sylvia" The Corinth Theatre-Arts presents this hilarious play about a couple with a very unusual pet. Call 662/287-2995. JANUARY 27 Tupelo Spirit of Women Getaway Designer and author Laurie Smith Laurie Smith (b.1957) was an American pornographic actress and model.She was active in porn from 1979-1992. Laurie was best known for her wispy brown hair,naturally curvy figure, sweet and soft voice,and girl next door personality. will headline this North Mississippi Medical Center event, which will take place at the BancorpSouth Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 662/377-4099 or see www.nmhs.net/getaway2007.asp. JANUARY 28 Indianola Ole Miss Concert Singers The Mid-Delta Arts Association presents this 2 p.m. performance at the MDAA MDAA Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance MDAA Massachusetts District Attorneys Association MDAA Mutual Defense Assistance Act Theater. Call 662/887-4454. FEBRUARY 1 Hattiesburg Future Stars Students from The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music will compete to appear as orchestra soloists; winners will be selected from voice, string, and piano. Performances will be held at Bennett Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Call 800/844-8425 or see www.southernmisstickets.com. FEBRUARY 1-28 Columbus African-American Heritage Driving Tour Honor history with a guided tour guided tour guide n → visite guidée; what time does the guided tour start? → la visite guidée commence à quelle heure? of important sites in Lowndes County Lowndes County is the name of several counties in the United States:
FEBRUARY 3-4 Brookhaven Camellia camellia (kəmēl`yə) [for G. J. Kamel, a Moravian Jesuit missionary], any plant of the genus Camellia in the tea family, evergreen shrubs or small trees native to Asia but now cultivated extensively in warm climates and in Show This annual show at the Brookhaven Recreation Department on Highway 51 features more than 1,000 fragrant flowering plants plants which have stamens and pistils, and produce true seeds; phenogamous plants; - distinguished from See also: Flowering from camellia growers from across the state who submit their biggest and best blooms for judging. Call 601/833-1411 or see www.brookhavenchamber.com. FEBRUARY 6-7 Meridian Soweto Gospel Choir Soweto Gospel Choir is a South African gospel group. The group was performed in Soweto, South Africa by David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, two choir directors. The 30+ member ensemble blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae, and American popular music. Experience the sounds of this renowned vocal group as its members celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music. Call 601/696-2200 or see www.msurileycenter.com. FEBRUARY 8-11 Oxford Oxford Film Festival Cinemaphiles will love this weekend-long celebration of the art of filmmaking, with categories including feature, short, documentary, animation, experimental, youth, and music video. Workshops and panels will also be offered. Call 662/236-6429 or see www.oxfordfilmfest.com. FEBRUARY 8-14 Jackson Dixie National Rodeo The second-largest PRCA PRCA Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association PRCA Pure Red-Cell Aplasia PRCA Public Relations Consultants Association PrCa Prostate Cancer PRCA Proportional Rate-Control Algorithm PRCA Personal Report of Communication Apprehension Rodeo east of the Mississippi River features ten performances, five horse shows, a junior livestock show, a two-day Western Festival, a rodeo dance, and a parade at the State Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. . Call 601/961-4000 or see www.mdac.state.ms.us. FEBRUARY 14 Hattiesburg Tango Valentino Dance the night away with your special someone at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center. Call 800/844-8425 or see www. southernmisstickets.com. FEBRUARY 15-17 Starkville Magnolia Independent Film Festival This festival, hosted by the Hollywood Premier Cinemas, celebrates the spirit, honesty, and vision of independent filmmakers with screenings of more than two dozen films. Call 662/323-3322 or see www.magfilmfest.com. FEBRUARY 16-17 Oxford Living Blues Symposium "Blueswomen Today" is the theme of this year's program, which will include panel discussions, films, and live blues music. Call 662/ 915-5814 or see www.olemiss.edu/depts/south. FEBRUARY 16-25 Southaven Disney's "High School Musical" This wildly popular teen-themed production will take center stage at the DeSoto Civic Center The DeSoto Civic Center is an 8,411-seat multi-purpose arena in Southaven, Mississippi. It was built in 2000. It is home to the Mississippi RiverKings, a team in the Central Hockey League. Several teams no longer in existence have called the Civic Center home. Theatre. Call 662/280-6546 or see www.desotocountytourism.com. FEBRUARY 17 Hattiesburg Walk for the Animals This fund-raiser for the Southern Pines Animal Shelter will take place at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, sponsored by Petal Middle School's Career Discovery Students and FC-CLA members, will include walking with dogs on leashes and a variety of pet contests. Call 601/584-6301. FEBRUARY 17 Magnolia Mardi Gras Parade and Festival Celebrate the Saturday before Fat Tuesday with colorful floats, 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. booths, food, music, and fun for all ages. Call 601/ 783-5211 or see www.cityofmagnoliams.com. FEBRUARY 17 Kosciusko Bluegrass Concert Good old-fashioned bluegrass music will fill the air at this event, which will feature performances by The Grascals, The Larry Wallace Band, and Nash Street. Call 662/289-2981 or see www.kosciuskotourism.com. FEBRUARY 17 Vicksburg Mardi Gras Parade Gather along Washington Street downtown to enjoy the annual pre-Lent festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. . Call 601/634-4527. FEBRUARY 17-21 Holly Springs Ida B. Wells Ida B. Wells, also known as Ida B. Wells-Barnett (July 16, 1862 – March 25, 1931), was an African American civil rights advocate and an early women's rights advocate active in the Woman Suffrage Movement. Barnett Week A series of programs and events, including screenings of the film "Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice" by William Greaves greaves cracklings, an edible raw fat from the meat trade. The skimmings from the preparation of this fat are also called greaves. They represent a low grade of meat meal. , honor the life of this African-American journalist, political activist, and crusader for justice. Call 662/252-3232 or see www.idabwells.org. FEBRUARY 20-21 Jackson "Aida" Thalia Mara Hall downtown will be the site of this musical production written by Elton John and Tim Rice. Call 601/981-1847 or see www.kesslerbroadway.com. FEBRUARY 22-25 Natchez Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration This award-winning conference's will focus on "Southern Accents: Language in the Deep South;" highlights will include programs on famous Southern preachers, country music lyrics, and how Hollywood presents Southern accents in films. Call 601/442-9111 or see www.colin.edu/nlcc. FEBRUARY 22-24 Morton Roosevelt State Park Roosevelt State Park is a U.S. state park in Mississippi. It is located off I-20 near Morton, between Jackson and Meridian. The park is located at GR3 See also This event will feature popular bluegrass, gospel, and country music acts in the beautiful natural setting of Roosevelt State Park on Highway 13. Call 601/537-3641. FEBRUARY 23 Cleveland Junior Auxiliary Children's Benefit Ball Live entertainment and an auction will be part of this evening event at the Bolivar County Expo Building. Proceeds will fund projects of the Cleveland Junior Auxiliary, which focuses on the needs of area children. Call 662/843-8698 or see www.clevelandja.org. FEBRUARY 23-24 Holly Springs African-American History Month Celebration The Ida B. Wells Barnett Museum marks this month with a variety of programs expressed in dance, music, poetry, art, language drama, folklore, and community gatherings. Call 662/252-3232 or see www.idabwells.org. FEBRUARY 23-25 Canton Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Expo Everything for the great outdoors comes inside the Madison County Multipurpose mul·ti·pur·pose adj. Designed or used for several purposes: a multipurpose room; multipurpose software. multipurpose Adjective Complex for this popular event, which features recreational equipment, clothing and gift exhibits, seminars, and demonstrations. Call 662/686-3375 or see www.wildlifemiss.org. FEBRUARY 24 Carrollton Mississippi John Hurt "Mississippi" John Smith Hurt (July 2, 1892,[1] Teoc, Carroll County, Mississippi - November 2, 1966, Grenada, Mississippi) was an influential blues singer and guitarist. Raised in Avalon, Mississippi, he learned to play guitar at age 9. Valentine Gala/Dinner This event honors the musicians who have preserved the talent of Mississippi native John Hurt. See www.msjohnhurtmuseum.com or call 662/299-1574. FEBRUARY 24 Jackson Wishmakers' Ball Wish upon a star at this Country Club of Jackson event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi. The ball will include delicious food, live and silent auctions, and dancing to music by the Memphis Icebreakers Band. 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