November & December.Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change. NOVEMBER 1-4 Jackson Mistletoe mistletoe, common name for the Loranthaceae, a family of chiefly tropical hemiparasitic herbs and shrubs with leathery evergreen leaves and waxy white berries. They have green leaves, but they manufacture only part of the nutrients they require. Marketplace This popular show includes a variety of special events, dining opportunities, and entertainment. More than 165 merchants offer unique gifts. Call 888/324-0027 or see www. mistletoemarketplace.com. NOVEMBER 2-5 Columbus Decorative Arts decorative arts, term referring to a variety of applied visual arts, both two- and three-dimensional, including textiles, metalwork, ceramics, books, and woodwork, as well as to certain aspects of architecture (see ornament), public buildings, and private houses (see and Preservation Forum/Antiques Show and Sale This forum is designed to educate, enlighten, and promote historic preservation Historic preservation is the act of maintaining and repairing existing historic materials and the retention of a property's form as it has evolved over time. When considering the United States Department of Interior's interpretation: "Preservation calls for the existing form, and tourism. The antiques show features wares from several dealers around the country. Call 800/920-3533. NOVEMBER 4 Biloxi "The Mississippi Sound Mississippi Sound, arm of the Gulf of Mexico, c.100 mi (160 km) long and from 7 to 15 mi (11–24 km) wide, extending from Lake Borgne in Louisiana on the west to Mobile Bay in Alabama on the east. " Poetry Reading This Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art poetry reading will take place at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Jefferson Davis campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College consists of four campuses and four centers: the main campus, located in Perkinston, Mississippi[1]; the Jackson County Campus, in Gautier[2]; the Jefferson Davis Campus, in Gulfport[3]; the Community Campus, a and will feature professional and amateur poets. Admission is free. Call 228/374-5547. NOVEMBER 4 Ocean Springs An Evening of the Arts in Autumn Dine on great food, hear live music, and soak up an abundance of culture at the 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 . Call 228/872-3164. NOVEMBER 4-5 Meridian Homemakers 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. Show and Sale This event will be held at the Frank Cochran Center in Highland Park Highland Park. 1 City (1990 pop. 30,575), Lake co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago on Lake Michigan; inc. 1869. It is a retail business and medical center for the North Shore area. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is 50 cents; proceeds will benefit agencies supported by the Lauderdale County Lauderdale County is the name of several counties in the United States:
NOVEMBER 5 Hattiesburg Southern Chamber Singers Concert The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Bay Street Presbyterian Church. Call 601/266-5418. NOVEMBER 6-7 Jackson "Hairspray" W. Kessler Ltd. presents its 24th Best of Broadway season. This fun-filled musical will he performed at Thalia Mara Hall at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 601/981-1847. NOVEMBER 8, 10-11, 15-17, 19 Hattiesburg "Little Shop of Horrors" The Martha R. Tatum Theatre at the University of Southern Mississippi is the site for this hilarious Ashman and Menken work. Call 601/266-5418. NOVEMBER 8-12 Southaven "The Nutcracker in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of " This Ballet DeSoto performance will take place 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.desotociviccenter.com. NOVEMBER 9 Jackson "How to Turn Setbacks into Comebacks" Baptist Cancer Services, Jackson Oncology Associates, and Roche Oncology will sponsor this speech by Beverly Kirkhart, a breast cancer survivor and author of My Healing Companion, at 6:30 p.m. at Baptist Medical Center. Call 601/948-6262. NOVEMBER 9 Natchez Ralph Null Floral Design Floral design is the art of using plant materials and flowers to create a pleasing and balanced composition. Evidence of refined floristry is found as far back as the culture of Ancient Egypt. There are many styles of floral design. Workshop This event, sponsored by the Garden Club of America and the Pilgrimage Garden Club of Natchez, will feature award-winning floral designer Ralph Null. Call 800/647-6742 or see www.natchezpilgrimage.com. NOVEMBER 9-11 Hattiesburg Make Your Holiday Historic Start your holiday shopping now in downtown Hattiesburg at this special early season event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Call 601/583-4329. NOVEMBER 9-12 Hattiesburg Fall Dance Concert The University of Southern Mississippi's Repertory Dance Company presents its annual fall celebration of spirit and movement at 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. . Call 601/266-5418. NOVEMBER 11 Louisville Stewstomp on Main This event will feature a pancake breakfast, bazaar, stew tasting, antique car An antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age, this being the definition used by the Antique Automobile Club of America and many other organizations worldwide. However, the legal definition for the purpose of antique vehicle registration varies widely. show, and the sounds of "Santa Fe Santa Fe, city, Argentina Santa Fe, city (1991 pop. 341,000), capital of Santa Fe prov., NE Argentina, a river port near the Paraná, with which it is connected by canal. ." Call 662/773-3921. NOVEMBER 11-12 Natchez Fall Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Show This indoor event will feature a wonderful array of arts, crafts, and gifts to get you in the holiday spirit. Call 318/336-5572 or see www.vidaliafleamarket.com. NOVEMBER 11-12 Olive Branch olive branch symbol of peace and serenity. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Brewer Handbook; O.T.: Genesis, 8:11] See : Peace Old Towne Fall/Christmas Open House Visit Old Towne Olive Branch and enjoy unique shops and beautiful decorations during this special weekend. Call 662/893-0888 or see www.olivebrancholdtowne.com. NOVEMBER 12 Hattiesburg Newpointe Holiday Open House Enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment featuring refreshments, store promotions, holiday merchandise, door prizes, and pictures with Santa at Newpointe Shopping Center shopping center, a concentration of retail, service, and entertainment enterprises designed to serve the surrounding region. The modern shopping center differs from its antecedents—bazaars and marketplaces—in that the shops are usually amalgamated into in the Oak Grove Oak grove may refer to
Oak Grove is a common name for several places in the United States of America. area from 1-6 p.m. Call 601/264-8648 or see www.newpointeshoppingcenter.com. NOVEMBER 11-DECEMBER 24 Ridgeland Reindeer of Mississippi/Santa Photos A display of handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft reindeer will be available for public viewing during regular hours at Northpark Mall Northpark Mall (or NorthPark Mall) is the name of several shopping malls in the United States:
NOVEMBER 12 Meridian Alley II Dance Company The premiere African-American modern dance company will perform at 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 at 4 p.m. Call 601/696-2200 or see www.msurileycenter.com. NOVEMBER 12 Hernando Hernando Christmas Open House Dozens of shops, wonderful food, carolers, and pictures with Santa. Call 662/429-9055 or see www.hernandoms.org. NOVEMBER 13 Ridgeland Pet Photo Night with Santa Claws Bring your pets to visit and have a picture taken with Santa from 5-8 p.m. Pet owners are encouraged to dress their pets in festive attire. Call 601/863-2313 or see www.visitnorthpark.com. NOVEMBER 14 Indianola Autumn Art Show See new work by Jackson artist Lisa Paris and enjoy a reception from 5-8 p.m. at The Crown in Town's Delta Art Gallery featuring 15 local artists. Call 662/887-4522. NOVEMBER 14 Hattiesburg "Out of this World" Pianist Kevin Kenner Kevin Kenner (born May 19 1963 in Coronado, California) is an American concert pianist who has performed all over the world, both as a soloist and with well known orchestras. In 1990 he won a bronze medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition. returns to the University of Southern Mississippi to perform the beautiful "Piano Concerto No. 2" by Johannes Brahms and Gustav Holst's symphonic score "The Planets." The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Bennett Auditorium. Call 800/844-8425. NOVEMBER 16 Jackson "Weathering the Storm of Caregiving: There is a Silver Lining silver lining n. A hopeful or comforting prospect in the midst of difficulty. [From the proverb "Every cloud has a silver lining". " This seminar, sponsored by Baptist Adult Day Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract and First Baptist-Jackson Summit Counseling, is designed to provide constructive ways to deal with the 24/7 demands of caregiving. Free for caregivers, the event will take place at 9 a.m. at First Baptist Church First Baptist Church may refer to many churches: Canada
NOVEMBER 16 Ocean Springs "American Gulf: An Architectural Story" The Walter Anderson Museum of Art presents this lecture by historic preservation specialist Gregory Free at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Community Center adjacent to the museum. Free will focus on the historic homes of the Mississippi coast. Call 228/872-3164 or see www. walterandersonmuseum.org. NOVEMBER 17 Hattiesburg EaglePalooza This downtown street concert is sponsored by the University of Southern Mississippi Student Government Association. Call 601/266-4407. NOVEMBER 17-18 Louisville The Town that Saved Thanksgiving Historic downtown Louisville Downtown Louisville is the largest central business district in the state of Kentucky and the urban hub of the Louisville, Kentucky Metropolitan Area. Its boundaries are the Ohio River to the north, Hancock Street to the east, York and Jacob Streets to the south, and 9th Street to hosts a harvest and home open house on Main. Call 662/773-3921. NOVEMBER 17-18 Jackson Handworks Holiday Show Just in time for Christmas, this show features exceptional crafts and art from more than 100 of the region's finest artisans. The market will be held at 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:
NOVEMBER 18 Lawrence County Lawrence County is the name of eleven counties in the United States:
Holiday Tour of Homes and Historic Places The Lawrence County Historical Society hosts its tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights include Dr. Ben Cowart's 1898 office, now on the A.H. Longino property, and a carriage barn hosting artisans demonstrating pioneer skills. Tickets will be available at the Civic Center in downtown Monticello. Call 601/886-3341. NOVEMBER 18 Ridgeland Deer Widow Shopping Event This Northpark Mall event declares the shopping season officially open. Enjoy discounts by picking up a "Deer Widow Shopping License" at customer service from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 601/863-2313. NOVEMBER 19 Southaven Kidz Kountry Fall Family Day Bring your kids to enjoy the petting zoo, take hay rides through the hills, sit down on the grass for picnics in a farm setting, and more exciting children's activities. Call 662/349-2909 or see www.kidzkountrypettingzoo.com. NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 31 Southaven Southern Lights Drive through more than a mile of lighted holiday exhibits at Central Park. Proceeds from admission charges will benefit local charities. Call 662/890-7275 or see www.southaven.org. NOVEMBER 24 Indianola Indian Bayou Christmas Fest The 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. begin at 4:30 p.m. with the lighting of the bayou and the arrival of Santa by boat. Enjoy local choir and gospel groups, after-hours shopping, food, and fun. Call 662/887-4454. NOVEMBER 24-26 Indianola Christmas Open House Enjoy this small town and all the shopping possibilities it offers Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 662/887-4522. NOVEMBER 24-DECEMBER 23 Canton Christmas in Canton Carousel rides, animation museums, a merchants' open house, a nighttime Christmas parade, and more than 200,000 lights around the historic courthouse square combine to make Canton's Victorian Christmas festival one of the state's most memorable annual events. Call 800/844-3369 or see www.cantontourism.com. NOVEMBER 28 Tupelo Holiday Tree Festival The Tupelo Women's Club will host this holiday auction fund-raiser at 6:30 p.m. at the Tupelo Country Club to benefit local charities. Call 662/422-8696. NOVEMBER 29-30 Meridian Sandi Patty: "A Yuletide Joy Christmas" Sandi Patty, a five-time Grammy winner and Gospel Music Hall of Fame The Gospel Music Hall of Fame, created in 1971 by the Gospel Music Association, is a Hall of Fame dedicated exclusively to recognizing meaningful contributions by individuals in all forms of gospel music. inductee, will perform at the MSU Riley Center at 8 p.m. Call 601/696-2200 or see www.msurileycenter.com. DECEMBER 1-2 Louisville Christmas Open House It's time to celebrate Christmas with an open house on Main in historic downtown Louisville. Call 662/773-3921. DECEMBER 1-3 Madison "The Nutcracker" The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet presents five performances at the Madison Square Center for the Arts. On Saturday, guest stars will include local celebrities and television personalities. Call 601/853-4508 or see www. msmetroballet.com. DECEMBER 1-10 Southaven "Annie" Leapin' lizards! The DeSoto Family Theatre will present this classic family musical at the DeSoto Civic Center Theatre. Call 662/280-6546 or see www.desotociviccenter.com. DECEMBER 1-31 Columbus Star Driving Tour Enjoy a tour of historically significant buildings and antebellum and Victorian homes; a gold or silver star will indicate the era of construction. Call 800/327-2686 or see www.columbus-ms.org. DECEMBER 2 Biloxi Christmas in the City Enjoy an outdoor art gallery, a Christmas parade with Santa, and delicious regional culinary delights at the Vieux Marche. Call 228/435-6339 or see www.mainstreetbiloxi.com. DECEMBER 2 Hattiesburg "Roots Reunion" Live Radio Show This unique live performance will take place at the Saenger Theater downtown at 7 p.m. Call 601/266-5418. DECEMBER 2 Olive Branch Christmas Parade Old Towne Olive Branch hosts bands, floats, horses, motorcycles, performers, and Santa. Call 662/895-2600 or see www.olivebranchms.com. DECEMBER 2 Southaven Christmas Parade Main Street comes alive with bands and floats. Call 662/890-7275 or see www.southaven.org. DECEMBER 2 Tupelo "The Nutcracker" The production will feature artists from Pacific Northwest Ballet The Pacific Northwest Ballet is a ballet company and based in Seattle, Washington in the United States. Founded in 1972 as part of the Seattle Opera and named the Pacific Northwest Dance Association, it broke away from the Opera in 1977 and took its current name in 1978. and music by the Tupelo Symphony Orchestra. Call 662/844-1928 or see www.tupeloballet.com. DECEMBER 2 Indianola Christmas Parade See the parade as it winds through historic downtown Indianola. Call 662/887-4454. DECEMBER 2 Picayune Picayune (pĭkəy  n`), city (1990 pop. 10,633), Pearl River co., S Miss., near the Pearl River and the La. line; inc. 1904.
Christmas Pilgrimage The Civic Woman's Club will host this fund-raiser tour of homes and churches from 2-8 p.m. Call 601/798-8190. DECEMBER 2-3 Jackson Chimneyville Crafts Festival This 30th annual show will take place at the Mississippi Trade Mart. Preview party set for December 1. Call 601/981-0019 or see www.mscraftsmensguild.org. DECEMBER 2-3 Jackson Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. Enjoy an outdoor Christmas concert with 100 voices, a nearly 75-year-old tradition held on the grounds of Belhaven College. Call 601/968-5930 or see www.belhaven.edu. DECEMBER 3 Hattiesburg "The Great Russian Nutcracker" The Moscow Ballet presents two performances of this whimsical production at the Saenger Theater downtown. Local children will perform alongside the all-star cast. Call 601/268-3220 or see www.nutcracker.com. DECEMBER 3 Batesville Christmas Tour of Homes This Batesville Garden Club event will get you in the Christmas spirit with five decorated homes. Call 662/563-1112. DECEMBER 3-JANUARY 7 Jackson Celebration of Lights This brilliant display of animation, color, and light features gingerbread gingerbread In architecture and design, elaborately detailed embellishment, either lavish or superfluous. Though the term is occasionally applied to such highly detailed and decorative styles as the Rococo, it usually refers to the hand-carved and -sawn wood ornamentation of men, an 18-foot Christmas tree, and a Santa Express, plus entertainment Thursdays, 5 p.m., and Fridays, noon. Call 601/960-1891 or see www.visitjackson.com. DECEMBER 5 Hattiesburg Holiday Choral Spectacular The University of Southern Mississippi Choirs and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra unite to present a holiday celebration at Main Street Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. Call 800/844-8425. DECEMBER 7-10 Indianola "A Tuna Christmas A Tuna Christmas is the second in a trilogy of comedic plays (preceded by Greater Tuna and followed by Red, White and Tuna), each set the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, the "third-smallest" town in the state. " The Mid-Delta Arts Association of Indianola will present this holiday comedy at the MDAA MDAA Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance MDAA Massachusetts District Attorneys Association MDAA Mutual Defense Assistance Act Theater on Main Street. Call 662/887-4454. DECEMBER 8-9 Columbus Wassail Fest Musical groups will perform throughout the downtown area, while merchants serve up their best wassail--a centuries-old drink recipe made from juices and spices--for the public to sample and judge. Call 662/328-6305. DECEMBER 8-9 Hattiesburg South Mississippi Art Association Art Show and Sale Enjoy displays of artwork from the finest artisans from several states at Walnut Circle Grill downtown. Call 601/264-3700 or see www.southmsart.org. DECEMBER 8-10 Columbus Columbus Christmas Festival First Baptist Church, located at the intersection of 7th Street North and 2nd Avenue, hosts this annual event that attracts thousands of visitors from around the region. Festival hours are 6-8:30 p.m. Call 662/328-3915 or see www.columbusfbc.org. DECEMBER 8-10 Hattiesburg Trees of Christmas Walk through a grove of more than S0 themed and decorated Christmas trees at First Church of the Nazarene Church of the Nazarene (năz'ərēn`), U.S. Protestant denomination established in 1908 through the union of the Church of the Nazarene, based in California; the Association of Pentecostal Churches, a New England group; and the Holiness , 3501 Broadway Dr. Refreshments will be provided. Call 601/583-0649 or see www.treesofchristmas.com. DECEMBER 9 Louisville Home for Christmas Annual Concert Grammy winners Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle, and Jerry Salley will perform to benefit the Strand Theater renovation. Call 662/773-3921. DECEMBER 9 Horn Lake Christmas Parade Get in the holiday spirit while enjoying bands, floats, Santa, and much more. Call 662/ 393-9897 or see www.hornlakechamber.com. DECEMBER 9 Hattiesburg Holiday Art Walk Art exhibits, open houses at shops and galleries, entertainment, and refreshments are all on the schedule for this winter evening event. Call 601/583-4329. DECEMBER 9-10 Hattiesburg Victorian Candlelit can·dle·lit adj. Illuminated by candles: a candlelit ceremony. Christmas Step back in time for luminaries, home tours, horse-drawn carriage rides, and entertainment. Call 601/554-8283. DECEMBER 9-10 Hattiesburg North Main's Magical Christmas The North Main Historic District offers special decorations, caroling, home tours, and trolley tours. Call 601/583-4329. DECEMBER 10 Florence Florentine Christmas Tour of Homes This annual event, presented by the Florentine Clubs, will feature Christmas decorations at five homes, a local church, and City Hall, where refreshments will be served. Call 601/845-3059. DECEMBER 11 Hernando Christmas Parade From Commerce Street to the Hernando Square, more than 100 entries with floats, cars, marching hands, horses, fire trucks, and Santa will light up the town. Call 662/429-9055 or see www.hernandoms.org. DECEMBER 15-17 Corinth "A Miracle on 34th Street Miracle on 34th Street film featuring benevolent old gentleman named Kris Kringle. [Am. Cinema: Halliwell, 493] See : Christmas Miracle on 34th Street Santa Claus comes to New York. [Am. " This endearing Christmas classic will be performed by local actors. Call 662/287-2995. DECEMBER 19 Jackson "Messiah" and "Feast of Carols" Christ United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). on Old Canton Road will be the site of the Mississippi Chorus' performance of these Handel and Randol Alan Bass masterpieces. Call 601/278-3351 or see www.mschorus.org. |
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