May & June: please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change.MAY 1 Jackson Samuel Jones' "The Trumpet of the Swan" and Howard Hansen's "Lament for Beowulf" This Thalia Mara Hall performance joins an Old English Old English: see type; English language; Anglo-Saxon literature. Old English or Anglo-Saxon Language spoken and written in England before AD 1100. It belongs to the Anglo-Frisian group of Germanic languages. tale of the epic hero's death with a modern American text drawn from Eudora Welty's "The Wanderers." Call 601/278-3351. MAY 1-2 Vicksburg "My Little Pony Live!" The beloved toy characters come to life in a 90-minute interactive musical production at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Call 601/ 630-2929 or see www.mylittleponylive.net. MAY 4-5 Jackson "Man of La Mancha La Man·cha A region of south-central Spain. The high, mostly barren plateau is famous as the setting for Cervantes's Don Quixote. " This musical, based on Cervantes' "Don Quixote," won five Tony Awards and is considered one of the all-time greats in American stage history. Call 601/981-1847 or visit www. kesslerbroadway.com. MAY 4-6 Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise Lovers of classic automobiles will have the opportunity to buy their own beauties at the Car Corral corral a small fenced-in enclosure with high, wooden fences, suitable for holding cattle or horses. corral system a management system in which range cattle are put into corrals and fed hay for a period when the environment is most or trade car parts at the Swap Meet swap meet n. An informal gathering for the barter or sale of used articles or handicrafts. . Spectators can also watch a parade of classic cars go by at the BancorpSouth Arena BancorpSouth Arena, formerly Tupelo Coliseum, and BancorpSouth Center until December 2006, [1] is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena near downtown Tupelo, Mississippi, named for the locally-based BancorpSouth, a large multi-state commercial banking company. . Call 800/533-0611 or see www.tupelo.net. MAY 5 Oxford Art for Heart The Oxford Conference Center hosts the American Heart Association's largest gala fund-raiser in north Mississippi. The evening includes musical entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and a live art auction. Call 662/236-5918. MAY 5 Gulfport Bear Creek Bear Creek may refer to: Communities
Get your fiddles ready for this musical festival at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center featuring local bluegrass bands, guitar workshops, and a fiddle contest. Call 228/897-6039 or see www.lmdc.org. MAY 5 Monticello Summer Dayz Celebrate the warm weather with a street fair featuring 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. , entertainment, craft demonstrations, and regional food. Call 601/587-3007 or see www.lawrencecounty.org. MAY 5 Tupelo Dudie's Burger Festival Don't miss this festival dedicated to the famous burger from Dudie's Diner. An all-day fishing rodeo, an eclectic yard sale, and children's activities are just a few items on the schedule. Call 800/533-0611 or see www.tupelo.net. MAY 5 Laurel Day in the Park This annual event combines arts and crafts, entertainment from the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, and more, sponsored by the Laurel Arts League in cooperation with the city. Call 601/580-0385 or visit www.laurelartsleague.com. MAY 5 Champion Hill Remembering Margie Bearss Day This event honors the life of Margie Riddle Bearss with events including a book dedication of Collected Stories 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. , the unveiling of a historic marker, a buttermilk pie Buttermilk pie is a traditional custard-like pie of the southern United States. It is made with a pastry crust, and filled with a mixture of eggs, sugar, buttermilk, butter, etc. and cooked till the mixture sets. It is related to chess pie and pecan pie reception, picking and fiddling on the lawn, and a Civil War art exhibit. Call 601/953-4755. MAY 5 Kosciusko Tour of Contemporary Homes and Gardens The Attala Historical Society sponsors this event, which features local homes and landscapes and the 108-year-old Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center. Call 662/289-2981 or visit www.kosciuskotourism.com. MAY 5-6 Columbus Market Street Festival This festival offers family-friendly activities including helicopter and mechanical bull rides and arts and crafts. After dark, Market Street features live entertainment. Call 662/328-6305. MAY 5-6 Ocean Springs Renaissance Faire This circa-1500s-inspired festival features food, entertainment, and wares fit for a king! Sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church St. John's Episcopal Church can refer to one of the following registered historic churches:
MAY 6 Picayune Picayune (pĭkəy  n`), city (1990 pop. 10,633), Pearl River co., S Miss., near the Pearl River and the La. line; inc. 1904.
Strawberries & Cream Celebrate the history of the old strawberry farm on the Pinecote Pavilion at the Crosby Arboretum The Crosby Arboretum is located in Picayune, Mississippi, USA, and affiliated with the Mississippi State University. It contains 64 acres (259,000 m²) in its interpretive center, plus over 700 acres (2. , 370 Ridge Rd., with ice cream, fresh strawberries, and Picayune Frog Lemonade. Call 601/799-2311. MAY 6-JUNE 21 New Albany New Albany, city (1990 pop. 36,322), seat of Floyd co., S Ind., near the falls of the Ohio River opposite Louisville, Ky.; inc. 1819. The city was a shipbuilding center in the 19th cent., and the riverboats Robert E. Lee and Eclipse were built there. "New Harmonies" This traveling exhibit continues its tour of Mississippi at the Union County Heritage Museum and features the stories and sounds of America's music. Call 601/432-6752 or visit www.museumonmainstreet.org. MAY 10 Canton Canton Flea Market See computer flea market. flea market yard sale of used items at low prices. [Pop. Culture: Misc.] See : Inexpensiveness One of the largest outdoor crafts shows in the South, the flea market attracts up to 1,000 artists and craftsmen from across the country. Call 601/859-8055 or visit www. cantonmsfleamarket.com MAY 10-JULY 8 Laurel "The Needle's Song: The Folk Art of Ethel Wright Mohamed" The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art features Mohamed's stitched images of the Delta way of life. Call 601/649-6374 or see www.lrma.org. MAY 11-13 Tupelo Cellular South GumTree Festival Artists gather to sell their wares and compete for prizes at this celebration on the Lee County Courthouse Lee County Courthouse can refer to:
MAY 12 Jackson International Migratory Bird Day The grounds of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is the largest museum in state of Mississippi. Description Located in Jackson, in Lefleur's Bluff State Park, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science features aquariums, habitat exhibits, and nature trails specializing in the are stopover spots for several species of birds as they fly between breeding grounds and winter homes. Bird watching, hikes, and hands-on activities are on the schedule. Call 601/354-7303 or see www. msnaturalscience.org. MAY 12 Olive Branch Mayfest Arts & Crafts Show Local vendors and entertainment fill the streets of Old Towne during Mayfest, which draws nearly 10,000 visitors each year. Call 662/893-0888 or see www. olivebrancholdtowne.com. MAY 12 Meridian "The Temptations Review" The Temptations' lead singer, Dennis Edwards, performs at MSU's Riley Center. Call 601/696-2200 or see www.msurileycenter.com. MAY 17-19 Tupelo Tupelo Film Festival An excellent selection of independent films are on the screening schedule for this event at the historic Lyric Theatre that also features filmmaking workshops and forums. Call 800/533-0611 or see www.tupelo.net/filmfest. MAY 19 Belzoni Garden Workshop Make your garden bloom with the lessons you learn at Wister Gardens' five different workshops. Topics range from Delta-style gardening to flower design. Call 662/247-3025 or see www.wistergardens.com. MAY 19 Ocean Springs Gala XVII: Travel the World with Walter Anderson This Walter Anderson Museum of Art The Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) is one of a few museums in the United States to exhibit work of a single artist. The museum, along with Walter Inglis Anderson's (1903 - 1965) work, also is home to the work of Peter Anderson (1901 - 1984) and James McConnell Anderson (1907 fund-raiser includes fabulous food and live and silent auctions. Proceeds support museum programs such as workshops, art classes, day camps, lectures, and performances. Call 228/872-3164 ext. 123 or see www. walterandersonmuseum.org. MAY 19 Picayune Spring Wildflower wildflower Any flowering plant that grows without intentional human aid. Wildflowers are the source of all cultivated garden varieties of flowers. A wildflower growing where it is unwanted is considered a weed. Walk Learn about savannas and the wildflowers that inhabit them at the Crosby Arboretum. Separate walks are offered for adults and children. Register by May 9 by calling 601/799-2311. MAY 19 Hernando Hernando A'Fair This arts and crafts festival at the Court Square features artisans, live music, food, and children's activities. Call 662/429-9055. MAY 21-JUNE 1 Biloxi "Remember Our Flyboys" The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art displays original photographs of the Eighth Air Force in this exhibit commemorating the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. A public reception will be held May 24 from 6-8 p.m. Call 228/374-5547 or see www.georgeohr.org. MAY 25-26 Monticello Atwood Musical Festival The longest-running country musical festival in Mississippi features Keith Anderson and Emerson Drive, as well as a wealth of local entertainment, a gospel night, and great food. Call 601/587-3007 or see www. lawrencecounty.org. MAY 25-27 Olive Branch Brussel's Bonsai Nursery Annual Rendezvous Top bonsai masters offer lectures, demonstrations, and workshops on the art form. Call 662/280-9120 or see www.brusselsbonsai.com. MAY 26 Hattiesburg Daylily Open Garden Tours "Display Gardens" in and around Hattiesburg are open to the public at no cost during this popular event. Call 601/268-3611. MAY 26-27 Gautier Gautier Pigout Festival This barbecue competition leaves you stuffed and happy! Teams compete in several categories, while entertainment, arts and crafts, and a display of Magnolia Classic Cruisers provide fun for the entire family. Call 228/497-3825. MAY 31-JUNE 2 Hattiesburg American Hemerocallis Hemerocallis plant genus in the family Liliaceae; contains a naphthaquinone (stypandrol) which causes neuropathy and encephalomalacia experimentally but no natural cases have been recorded. Called also day lily. Society's 50th Anniversary Celebration Daylily enthusiasts are invited to this celebration at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. Call 601/268-3884 or see www. ahsregion14.org. MAY 31-JUNE 3 Tupelo Elvis Presley Festival Enjoy live performances all weekend long at the birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. . The festival celebrates all things Elvis with a battle of the bands, street dance party, Sunday gospel concert, and more. Call 800/533-0611 or see www.tupelo.net. JUNE 1-2 Meridian Singer Songwriter Concert Meridian native and Nashville songwriter Don Poythress and other songwriters perform in the MSU MSU Michigan State University MSU Mississippi State University MSU Montana State University MSU Minnesota State University MSU Morehead State University (Kentycky) MSU Montclair State University Riley Center's studio theater and tell stories about the songs they've written and their experiences in Nashville. Call 601/696-2203 or see www. rileycenter.msstate.edu. JUNE 1-3 Corinth "The Odd Couple" This Neil Simon comedy chronicling the unlikely pairing of two bachelors is presented by the Corinth Theatre-Arts at the Crossroads Playhouse. Call 662/287-2995 or visit www. corinththeatrearts.com. JUNE 2-3 Tupelo Tupelo Garden Club Tour of Homes and Gardens Visit several homes and gardens during this benefit for the Tupelo Garden Club; proceeds will support projects including the preservation of the historic home at the Private John Allen Fish Hatchery hatchery a commercial establishment dedicated to the hatching of bird eggs to provide day old chicks and poults to the poultry industry. hatchery liquid the contents of unfertilized eggs. Used in petfood manufacture. . Call 662/842-3505. JUNE 3 Jackson Cancer Survivors' Day Honor those who have been touched by cancer by celebrating National Cancer Survivors' Day at Baptist Medical Center. The program includes a special guest speaker, entertainment, and refreshments. To register, call 800/948-6262. JUNE 4-8, 9-13, 11-14, 18-22, 25-29 Biloxi Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art Summer Art Camp Campers are invited to participate in the pottery-only Clay Kids program or the Mud Daubers program, which involves drawing, printmaking printmaking Art form consisting of the production of images, usually on paper but occasionally on fabric, parchment, plastic, or other support, by various techniques of multiplication, under the direct supervision of or by the hand of the artist. , and painting, at Mississippi Gulf Coast The Mississippi Gulf Coast refers to the three Mississippi counties which lie on the Gulf of Mexico: Hancock County, Mississippi, Harrison County, Mississippi, and Jackson County, Mississippi. Community College's Jefferson Davis campus. Call 228/374-5547 or see www. georgeohr.org. JUNE 5 Jackson Snake Day Learn how to tell the difference between venomous venomous secreting poison; poisonous. and non-venomous snakes at this Mississippi Museum of Natural Science event. Biologist Terry Majure demystifies these feared reptiles, and live snakes are on exhibit. Call 601/354-7303 or see www. msnaturalscience.org. JUNE 8-10 Meridian Dixie Rodders Car Show The Dixie Rodders Car Club welcomes more than 250 pre-1982 automobiles to compete in its annual show, which also includes games for children, music, food, and vendors at the Best Western Motel, 2219 S. Frontage Rd. Call 601/635-3445 or see www.dixierodders.com. JUNE 8-AUGUST 10 Biloxi Mississippi Clay Invitational The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art highlights the work of some of the state's best clay artists. Call 228/374-5547 or see www.georgeohr.org. JUNE 9 Baldwyn Brice's Crossroads Civil War Re-enactment Civil War re-enactment may refer to:
This living history encampment and reenactment re·en·act also re-en·act tr.v. re·en·act·ed, re·en·act·ing, re·en·acts 1. To enact again: reenact a law. 2. celebrates the 143rd anniversary of the Battle of Brice's Crossroads The Battle of Brice's Crossroads was fought on June 10, 1864, near Baldwyn in Lee County, Mississippi, during the American Civil War. It pitted a 4,787-man contingent led by Confederate Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest against an 7,900-strong Union force led by Brigadier . Call 662/ 365-3969 or see www.bricescrossroads.com. JUNE 9 Indianola BB King Homecoming Festival See the blues legend in his hometown at Fletcher Park at an event featuring food, live entertainment, fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to , and children's activities beginning at 4 p.m. Call 877/816-7581 or see www.indianolams.org. JUNE 9-10 Baldwyn B-Town BBQ BBQ barbecue Cookoff Barbecue smoke fills the air at this tasty two-day contest, which also features arts and crafts, kids' games, a horse show, and live entertainment. Call 662/365-1050 or see www. baldwyn.ms. JUNE 11-15, 18-22, JULY 9-13, 16-20 Ocean Springs Walter Anderson Museum of Art Summer Art Camp The theme for this year's camp is "Magical Mysterious Mississippi." Campers explore creatures from the sea to the sky that inhabit the Mississippi coast. Call 288/872-3164 or see www.walterandersonmuseum.org. JUNE 15-16 Columbus Juneteenth Celebration This event commemorates the day in 1865 when Union soldiers landed in Texas with news that the war had ended and the enslaved Enslaved may refer to:
JUNE 16 Hattiesburg Daylily Show This show at the Lake Terrace Convention Center boasts one of the nation's largest daylily presentations, with more than 700 beautiful daylilies of nearly every variety and species. Call 601/268-3611. JUNE 21 Ocean Springs Summer Solstice solstice (sŏl`stĭs) [Lat.,=sun stands still], in astronomy, either of the two points on the ecliptic that lie midway between the equinoxes (separated from them by an angular distance of 90°). Cruise This adults-only cruise hosted by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art celebrates the longest day of the year with a sunset sail along the coast on one of Biloxi's historical schooners. For reservations, call 228/872-3164 ext. 123. JUNE 23 Jackson "Hunters of the Sky" Visitors explore the world of raptors such as eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and the rarely seen condor at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Call 601/354-7303 or see www.msnaturalscience.org. JUNE 28-AUG 9 Vicksburg "New Harmonies" This traveling exhibit continues its tour of Mississippi at the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation and shares the stories and sounds of America's music. Call 601/432-6752 or visit www.museumonmainstreet.org. |
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