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July 10- September 18, 2010
Event: “Sparkle and Twang” Marty Stuart Museum Exhibit
Location: The Riley Center
Sponsor:The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation, The MSU Riley Center, City of Meridian, Lauderdale County Tourism, Structual Steel, WTOK-TV, Peavey Electronics, The Riley Foundation, Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center, Mitchell Distributing, Leading Edges, B103, WMOX, WOKK
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. Tues. - Fri. / Sat. Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students
Information: Call 601- 696-2200 or visit www.msurileycenter.com
September 10-12, 2010
Event: St. Joseph Catholic Church Centennial Celebration
Location: ST Joseph/ST Patrick Catholic Churches, 1914 18th Avenue/ 2601 Davis Street, Meridian, MS
Featuring: Hospitality, Book Signing, Banquet, Mass, Brunch
Time: Various
Admission: $40 per person
Information: Call Edgar Hernandez 601-693-1321, edgar@catholicmeridian.org
September 10, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ Dionne Warwick ”
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Pre-show at 6:00 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $63 and $57
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
September 16, 2010
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "The Ugly Duckling"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
September 17-19, 2010
Event: Fahrenheit 2010
Location: Northeast Park, Meridian, MS
Featuring: Truck-Car-Bike Show
Time: Friday 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: 1 day= $5, 2 days= $8, 3 days= $15
Information:
September 18, 2010
Event: Meridian Symphony Orchestra 50th Anniversary Celebration 2010-2011 Subscription Season
Concert: “Celebrate Meridian’s Sesquicentennial”,
Narrator and Host: Rep. Greg Snowden
Featuring: Carey Smith: “Meridian150 – A Musical Montage” Celebrating the City of Meridian’s 150 Anniversary
Britten: “A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” Celebrating Meridian Symphony Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary
Mussorgsky/Ravel: “Pictures at an Exhibition” Celebrating the Meridian Museum of Art’s 40th Anniversary
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Conductor: Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Location: MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street-Downtown Meridian
Concert Time: 7:30 p.m.
Information: Call Meridian Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: Call The MSU Riley Center 601-696-2200 or www.msurileycenter.com Ticket prices are $39 for "A" seats and $35 for "B" seats
September 28, 2010
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "Deliver Us"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
October 1, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ Capitol Steps ”
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Performance at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $35 and $29
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
October 2, 2010
Event: High Heel Cancer Dash and 5K Run
Location: 4th or 5th Street, Dumont Plaza, 5K run Downtown
Sponsor: TBA
Time: 8:00 A.M. Until (TBA)
Admission: TBA
Information: Call Cindy Cane 601-513-7743 or 601-483-9362
October 5, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ David Sanborn Trio ”
Featured Artist: Joey DeFrancesco
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Pre-show at 6:00 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $35 and $29
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
October 7 - Oct 13, 2010
Event: Meridian Little Theatre’s 1st Play of the 78th Anniversary SeasonPlay: “Music Man”
Location: Meridian Little Theatre Playhouse, Hwy 39 North, Meridian
Sponsor: Meridian Little Theatre
Time:Curtain at 8:00 p.m. each night / Sunday – Curtain at 2:00 p.m. No performance on Monday
Information: Call 601-482-6371 for Ticket Prices and Availabilities Or www.meridianlittletheatre.com
October 8, 2010
Event: First Annual “Meridian Goes Red Gala”
Location: The Riley Center
Sponsor: American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
Featuring: Radiant Red and Black Tie Event with a Live and Silent Auction, Gourmet Dining, Live Entertainment and Dancing.
Time: TBA
Admission: TBA
Information: Call Rosa Wilson 601-321-1213
October 10, 2010
Event: Annual Diabetes Walk for Diabetes
Location: Bonita Lakes, Meridian, MS
Sponsor: Diabetes Foundation of MS
Time: TBA
Admission: $20.00 per person registration fee
Information: Contact info:
Diabetes Foundation of MS 601.957.7878
Brenda Bowlin with the Diabetes Foundation– 601.957.7878
Website: www.msdiabetes.org
Email: Brenda@msdiabetes.org
October 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2010
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "Cinderella"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: Oct. 14, 15, &16, at 7:00 p.m. Sun. Oct 17, at 2:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
October 16, 2010
Event: 2010 Navy Birthday Ball
Featuring: Dinner/Dancing/Guest Speaker Congressman Gregg Harper
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Information: Call Michelle Carlson at 601-679-2498 or michelle.r.carlson@navy.mil
October 17, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ Dailey and Vincent ”
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Concert at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $28 and $22
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
October 22, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season Family Show
Featuring: “ Giggle, Giggle, Quack ”
Presented by: Dallas Children’s Theatre
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Performance at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices Adults $18.00 & Children $01.00
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
October 24, 2010
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "Cinderella"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
October 24, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ Rhythm of Dance ” Presented by The National Dance Company of Ireland
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Performance at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $35 and $29
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
October 30, 2010
Event: 2010 Blues fest and Birthday bash for J Blackfoot
Featuring: J Blackfoot, Omar Cunningham, MS Jody and (Meridian's own) Love Undercover band featuring Patricia Allen
Location: Frank Cochran Center
Address: 1725 Carousel Drive
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 in Advance, $25 at the door
Information: terry@tmortonproductions.com or Call 800-725-6450
October 30, 2010
Event: Meridian Symphony Orchestra 50th Anniversary Celebration 2010-2011 Subscription Season
Concert: “Celebrate the Music”
Featuring: Robert Belinic: Classical guitarist
Barber: “Adagio for Strings” Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Samuel Barber’s birth
Rodrigo: “Concierto de aranjuez for guitar”
Mahler: “Symphony No. 1 in D major “Titan” Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Gustav Mahler’s birth
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Conductor: Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Location: MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street-Downtown Meridian
Concert Time: 7:30 p.m.
Information: Call Meridian Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: Call The MSU Riley Center 601-696-2200 or www.msurileycenter.com Ticket prices are $39 for "A" seats and $35 for "B" seats
November 5 & 6, 2010
Event: Soule’ Live Steam Festival and Railfest "Whistlestop Weekend”
Featuring: Art Casting and Molten Iron Pour at 3:00 p.m. at Soule’
Sponsor: Soule’ Industrial Museum Association and City of Meridian Railfest
Location: Soule’ Steam Feed Works and Union Station’s Singing Brakeman Park
Address: Soule’ – 402 19th Avenue – Downtown Meridian Union Station- 1900 Front Street – Downtown Meridian
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Information: Call Greg Hatcher 601-917-3471 or Lauderdale County Tourism 601-482-8001
November 6 & 7, 2010
Event: Homemaker Craft Show and Sale
Sponsor: Lauderdale County Cooperative Extension Service
Location: Frank Cochran Center – Highland Park
Address: 1725 Carousel Drive, Meridian, MS
Special feature: Showcases handmade goods and crafts By local homemakers and small businesses
Time: Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun. 12 noon – 5 p.m.
Admission: $.50
Information: Call Lauderdale County Coop. Ext. 601-482-9764
November 6, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ Dayton Contemporary Dance Company ”
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Performance at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $28 and $22
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
November 11, 2010
Event: Veteran's Day Ceremony and Parade
Special Feature: This year’s parade theme; “Veterans Helping Veterans”
Sponsor: Meridian/Lauderdale County Veterans Day / Memorial Day Committee
Location: Ceremony held in front of the Dough Boy Monument
Address: 6th Street and 23rd Avenue-Downtown Meridian
Ceremony Time: 10:30 a.m.
Parade: Held in Downtown Meridian
Parade Time: 3:00 p.m.
Information: Call Chuck McElroy 601-482-4508 or Call Danny Smith 601-604-0097
November 11, 2010
Event: MCC Jazz Band Reunion Concert
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
Nov. 13, 2010
Event: Run for Hope - 10K Trail Run, 5K Run, 2- Mile Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run
Sponsor: Hope Village for Children
Location: Bonita Lakes Trails
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Registration: Applications available at Jeff Andersons Fitness Center for advance Registration / 6:30 a.m. day of race at Bonita Lakes
Information: Call 553-8660 or Call Kim Monsour 934-2851 or 693-3191
November 14, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “The Diary of Ann Frank” Presented by Barter Theatre
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Performance at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $39 and $33
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
November 16, 2010
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "Nashstreet"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
November 20 - January 2, 2010
Event: Trees of Christmas at Merrehope
Sponsor: Meridian Restoration Association
Location: Merrehope and the F.G. Williams home
Address: 905 Martin Luther King Memorial Drive,, Meridian, MS
Time: Monday thrus Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m
Admission: $10.00 per person - Discounts for Seniors, Children, and Group tours of 10 or more
Information: Call 601-483-8439 or go to www.merrehope.com
November 21-January 2, 2010
Event: Meridian Museum of Art Exhibit - Museum Members Show
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Ave., Meridian, MS
Special feature: Art by Museum members on Exhibit
Time: Tuesday thru Saturday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Kate Cherry 601-693-1501
November 30, 2010
Event: MCC Chorus Fall Semester Concert
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
November 30, 2010
Event: City of Meridian Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sponsor: City of Meridian Cultural Affairs
Location: Tree Lighting will be in Dumont Plaza
Time: 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Information: Call City of Meridian Cultural Affairs- Connie Royal - 601-485-1944
December 2, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ The Manhattan Transfer Christmas Show ”
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Preshow at 6:00 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $47 and $41
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
December 2-8, 2010
Event: Meridian Little Theatre's 2nd Play of the 78th Anniversay SeasonPlay: “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
Sponsor: Meridian Little Theatre
Location: Meridian Little Theatre Playhouse
Address: Hwy 39 North, Meridian, MS
Times: Curtain at 8:00 p.m. each night - Curtain at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday - No performance on Monday
Information: Call 601-483-6371 for ticket prices and availability or www.meridianlittletheatre.com
December 4, 2010
Event: Meridian Symphony Orchestra 3rd concert in the 2010-2011 Subscription Season
Concert: “Celebrate the Holidays” Peppermint Pops
Featuring: MSO Chorus and Cambiata Singers Children’s Choir - Conductor will be Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Location: MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street-Downtown Meridian
Concert Time: 7:30 p.m.
Information: Call Meridian Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: Call The MSU Riley Center 601-696-2200 or www.msurileycenter.com Ticket prices are $39 for "A" seats and $35 for "B" seats
December 4, 2010
Event: Meridian Main Street and City of Meridian Christmas Parade in Downton Meridian - 5:00 p.m.
Sponsors: Meridian Downtown Merchants' Association and City of Meridian
Special Feature: Christmas Parade with over 100 float entries, tumblers, and bands
Location: Downtown City Streets
Parade Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend (Entry fee and Applications for parade participants)
Information: Call Meridian Downtown Merchants' Association or City of Meridian Cultural Affairs - Connie Royal 601-485-1944
Event: Merry Meridian Market - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Features: Merchants from East Mississippi and the Southeast offering Holiday Shopping, Entertainment, Kids Activities, Food, and more
Location: Downtown City Streets
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Booth entry Fee: $25
Cost: Free to attend, Shop and Enjoy
Vendor or Booth Information: Call Amy Reede 601-480-8875 or alliancemdn@comcast.net
Information: Call Stacey Davis 601-626-7429
December 4, 2010
Event: The Jingle Bell Run
Sponsor: Meridian Athletic Association
Location: Downtown Meridian
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Information and Registration: Call Lora Blackledge 601-938-0120 or e-mail lora1963@comcast.net or call Stacey Barr 601-938-8006 or www.meridianathletic.com
December 9-12, 2010
Event: Highland Baptist Church "Singing Christmas Tree"
Sponsor: Highland Baptist Church
Location: Highland Baptist Church
Address: 3400 27th Street, Meridian, MS
Times: Dec. 9 & 10 - 7:00 p.m. ---- Dec. 11 & 12- 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free tickets available November 8
Information and tickets: Call Franklin Denham 601-604-0191 or www.highlandbaptist.net
December 9, 2010
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
December 12, 2010
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ An Evening with Gary Morris ”
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Concert at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $28 and $22
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
January 10-16, 2011
Event: Meridian Little Theatre's Youth Division Play "TBA"
Sponsor: Meridian Little Theatre and Meridian Little Theatre Youth Division
Location: Meridian Little Theatre Playhouse
Address: Hwy 39 North, Meridian, MS
Times: Four performances on weekdays, reservations only, by classroom. Two performances on Saturday and One on Sunday, Open to the Public
Information: Cost/Reservations Call MLT office 601-483-6371 or www.meridianlittletheatre.com
January 17, 2011
Event: 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade and Celebration
Sponsors: City of Meridian and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Committee
Theme: TBA
Location: Parade-Downtown Meridian, Celebration Ceremony-Dumont Plaza-Corner of 22nd Ave. and 5th Street, Downtown Meridian
Parade Time: 12:00 noon.
Parade Line up: 13th Street and 23rd Ave. – Parade ends at Dumont Plaza
Special Feature: King Commemoration Program 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: TBA
Information: Call 601-485 1944
January 20, 2011
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "2nd Mile"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
January 21, 2011
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ Patty Griffin with special guest Buddy Miller ”
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Preshow at 6:00 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $42 and $36
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
January 27, 2011
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring: “ Drumline Live ”
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Performance at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $42 and $36
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
February 8, 2011
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "Bluegrassarama with Mississippi Chris Sharp"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
February 13, 2011
Event: “The Riley Center” 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Season
Featuring:“ Blues at the Crossroads: The Robert Johnson Centennial Concerts ”
Featured Artists: Big Head Todd & The Monsters, David “Honeyboy” Edwards and more
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center, 2200 5th Street
Time: Preshow at 4:30 p.m. Concert at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices $49 and $43
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 or Visit www.msurileycenter.com
February 24 - March 2, 2011
Event: Meridian Little Theatre's 3rd Play of the 78th Anniversay Season Play: “Hallelujah Girls”
Sponsor: Meridian Little Theatre
Location: Meridian Little Theatre Playhouse
Address: Hwy 39 North, Meridian, MS
Times: Curtain at 8:00 p.m. each night - Curtain at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday - No performance on Monday
Information: Call 601-483-6371 for ticket prices and availability or www.meridianlittletheatre.com
February 26, 2011
Event: Meridian Symphony Orchestra 50th Anniversary Celebration 2010-2011 Subscription Season
Featuring: “Itzhak Perlman- Violinist with the Meridian Symphony Orchestra”
Cimarosa: Overture to the Secret Marriage First Composition performed by Meridian Symphony, April 1, 1962
Carey Smith: Symphony #1 “Elements” a symphonic portrait in Four parts. Composed for the Meridian Symphony Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor
Williams: Theme from Schindler’s List
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Conductor: Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Location: MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street-Downtown Meridian
Concert Time: 7:30 p.m.
Special 50th Anniversary Gala Pre Concert Gala at 5:30 p.m. (Gala Tickets Separate)
Information: Call Meridian Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: Call The MSU Riley Center 601-696-2200 or www.msurileycenter.com Ticket prices are $39 for "A" seats and $35 for "B" seats
March 26-27, 2011
Event: Blue Angels Air Show - "Golden Wings Over Meridian"
Featuring: 50th Anniversary of NAS Meridian and 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation
Location: NAS Meridian
Times: TBA
Information: Call Susan Junkins 601-679-2602
April 1, 2011
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "Disney's My Son Pinocchio (Geppetto's Musical Tale"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 9:30 a. m. and 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
April 2, 2011
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "Disney's My Son Pinocchio (Geppetto's Musical Tale"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
April 2, 2011
Event: Threefoot Festival
Featuring: A Fine Art Exhibit, Competition, and Sale- Art Demonstrations / Live Entertainment / Food and Beverages
Location: On 6th and 7th streets between 23rd and 25th Avenue
Sponsor: Meridian Council for the Arts
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call 601-693-2787 or 485-1944
April 3, 2011
Event: MCC Arts and Letters "Disney's My Son Pinocchio "Geppetto's Musical Tale"
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
April 8, 2011
Event: MCC Community College Band
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
April 15, 2011
Event: Meridian Symphony Orchestra 50th Anniversary Celebration 2010-2011 Subscription Season Children’s Concert
Concert: “Link UP” Celebrate Music Education “The Orchestra Sings”
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Conductor: Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Location: MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street-Downtown Meridian
Concert Time: Reservation by Classes during the day
Information: Call Meridian Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: Call The MSU Riley Center 601-696-2200 or www.msurileycenter.com Ticket prices are $39 for "A" seats and $35 for "B" seats
May 3, 2011
Event: MCC Chorus Spring Semester Concert
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre - 910 Hwy 19 North - MCC Campus
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Call 601-484-8696 for Tickets and Information
May 6, 2011
Event: Relay for Life
Sponsor: American Cancer Society
Location: Northeast Soccer Complex
Times: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Information: Lynn Irby ACS Office 601-482-0082
May 12 - May 18, 2011
Event: Meridian Little Theatre's 4th Play of the 78th Anniversay Season Play: “Hairspray”
Sponsor: Meridian Little Theatre
Location: Meridian Little Theatre Playhouse
Address: Hwy 39 North, Meridian, MS
Times: Curtain at 8:00 p.m. each night - Curtain at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday - No performance on Monday
Information: Call 601-483-6371 for ticket prices and availability or www.meridianlittletheatre.com
May 14, 2011
Event: Meridian Symphony Orchestra 50th Anniversary Celebration 2010-2011 Subscription Season
Featuring: “Marina Lomazov - Pianist The Meridian Symphony Chorus and Columbus Choral Society
Beethoven: Wellington’s Victory
Beethoven: Piano Concerto #5 “Emperor”
Beethoven: Calm Sea & Prosperous Voyage
Beethoven: “Choral” Fantasy for Piano, Chorus, & Orchestra
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Conductor: Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Location: MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street-Downtown Meridian
Concert Time: 7:30 p.m.
Information: Call Meridian Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: Call The MSU Riley Center 601-696-2200 or www.msurileycenter.com Ticket prices are $39 for "A" seats and $35 for "B" seats
June 17-19, and 23-26, 2011
Event: State Games of Mississippi 20th Anniversary / Competition Weekends Mississippi’s Largest Amateur Athletic Sporting Event for all ages.
Featuring: Large variety of sports events-something for all ages teams and individuals
Sponsor: State Games of Mississippi
Special Feature: Friday June 17, Opening Night Ceremony / Parade of Athletes Lighting of the Torch / Fireworks / Entertainment
Location: TBA
Address: TBA
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: General and Registration 1-800-601-482-0205 Or www.Stategamesofms.org
June 18, 2011
Event:“9th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival”
Featuring: TBA
Sponsor: Juneteenth Heritage Festival Committee
Location: TBA
Address: TBA
Time:4:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Admission: Admission $7.00 dollars each in Advance at Sam’s Fashions or $10.00 at the Gate
Information: Text: Juneteenth to 41411 or Call 601-485-1944
July 4, 2011
Event: City of Meridian 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Display
Featuring: Entertainment Starting at 6:00 p.m. on Stage Gigantic Fireworks Show over the Lakes / Food Vendors / Great Family Fun for all ages
Location: Bonita Lakes – Meridian, MS
Sponsor: City of Meridian
Address: Hwy 19 South – Meridian, MS
Times: Events on Stage starting at 6:00 p.m. - Concert from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Information: Call City of Meridian Cultural Affairs 601-485-1944
July 9, 2011
Event: Sunfish Summer Triathlon
Featuring: Featuring1K Swim, 34K Bike Race and 8K Run
Location: Bonita Lakes – Meridian, MS
Sponsor: Meridian Athletic Association
Address: Hwy 19 South – Meridian, MS
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Information: Entry Fee and Forms / General Information Contact Stacy Barr By E-mail: jsbarr57@hotmail.com
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