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August 2008
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Vicksburg Living History – Located in the Vicksburg National Military Park. Scheduled programs and Demonstrations include:
In Memory of Men – An 18-minute introductory video on the campaign and siege of Vicksburg, and the city’s significance in American history and the Civil War.
Rifle Demonstration – (10-20 mins) Casualty rates increased dramatically during the Civil War due to the evolution of nineteenth century firearms. Learn about the weaponry and daily drills.
Artillery Demonstration – (15-30 mins) Hear the roar and smell the smoke as a Civil War cannon is fired again! Watch a cannon detachment load and fire nineteenth century artillery.
Soldiers Choice – (15-30 mins) Join interpreters for talks on fortifications, artillery and rifles used during the siege, life in the trenches, Civil War medicine, civilian life, life in occupied Vicksburg, and more!
For more information, please call 601-619-2905 or visit www.nps.gov/vick.
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Vicksburg Farmers' Market - Bring the entire family to shop fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers at Levee and Grove Street Downtown next to Catfish Row Art Park and the Old Depot. Enjoy activities for the kids and live musical entertainment. For more information: Visit www.vicksburgfarmersmarket.org or call 601-634-9484. Wednesdays – August 6, 13, 20, & 27, from 4.p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturdays – August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, from 8am to 11am every Saturday thru September 13! |
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Governor’s Cup Baseball Tournament to be held at Halls Ferry Road Park. Ages 6 – 14. |
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The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation proudly presents “The Dual Demo, Art and Cooking Show”. This entertaining event will consist of an art and cooking demonstration by Robert St. John and Wyatt Waters. This unique show will be held Saturday, August 2nd at 6:00 p.m. General admission is $25. A book signing will follow the show. This exclusive event showcases the fascinating talents of both Robert and Wyatt. The audience will be able to observe the cooking styles of St. John as he prepares a five-course meal. While still being overtaken by the aroma of the southern cuisine, Waters will create and captivate you with an artistic masterpiece on site. Buy your tickets now. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org |
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Flea Market opens the first and 3rd weekend of every month. Saturdays from 8 am to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 am to 6 p.m. Come out and shop, eat and relax while the kids play in our children’s area. Located at 1955 Hwy 80 (the corner of Hwy 80 and Mt. Alban Road, Next to John’s Grocery). For more information call 601-661-0255. |
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10th Annual Citywide Pep Rally at The Outlets at Vicksburg. Begins at 9:30a.m. |
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11 th Annual Vicksburg Antique Bottle Show and Sale at the Battlefield Inn, 4137 I-20 Frontage Road. Come and see bottles, glass wear, fruit jars, milk bottles and many other “tabletop antiques” for sale, trade or buying . For more information, please contact Cason Schaffer at 601-638-1195. |
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The Guns of Vicksburg Sporting Clay Shoot at Loosa Yokena Plantation, 1008 Cherry Street. This fourth annual event is a sporting clay shoot for the benefit of the Old Courthouse Museum. Contact Bubba Bolm for more information at 601-636-0741 or email societyhistorica@bellsouth.net. Website is www.oldcourthouse.org. |
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The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation proudly welcomes a special performance of “Honoring Historic Mississippi Writers”. This event will take place in the SCHF Auditorium on Saturday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. This presentation is free and open to the public. This popular event is showcased in many venues across the state. During this program writers portray famous deceased Mississippi writers, not only reading from their works, but also stepping into the writer’s personalities and dressing from their era. Make plans now for this very special event. For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email annette@southernculture.org |
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2008 Mississippi Writers Guild Writers Conference at the Battlefield Inn. Registration begins at 3:00 PM, Friday, August 15. Saturday workshops, lectures, panel discussions, critiques by professional authors/editors. Edgar and Emmy Nominee, Thomas B. Sawyer, head writer of Murder She Wrote; Award Winning Author Howard Bahr, New York Literary Agent Gary Heidt, Alabama Poet Laureate Sue B. Walker; Awarding Winning Playwright Rebecca Jernigan; Magazine Freelancer and non-fiction book author Cheryl Sloan Wray. See website for entire agenda. Registration info available by contacting Richelle Putnam or Anne McKee at (601) 880-1089 or (601) 681-8525, via e-mail at richput@mywebemail.net or www.mississippiwritersguild.com |
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Vicksburg Theatre Guild auditions: "Stalag 17" 2-4 p.m. and Mon. Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Stalag 17 is a tense-yet-funny drama about Allied prisoners in a World-War-II German POW camp. Vicksburg Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave. Cast: 20 men playing characters ages 15-75. Audition forms are available online.
Production dates: Fri.-Sun. Nov. 7-9 & 14-16, 2008. 601-636-0471, www.e-vtg.com |
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“Back Porch Music”. Warren County Welcome Center presents Fiddlin and Pickin overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River on the third Sunday of each month from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm excluding Easter. Contact Elmeree Bradley at the State Welcome Center for more information. 601-638-4269. |
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The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is proudly partnering with the Vicksburg Theatre Guild to present the “Southern Drama Kids”. The performing arts classes will begin on August 19 and run through December. These classes will be held on Tuesdays from 3:45-5:00pm in the SCHF Auditorium. The fee for the program is $50 per student. Southern Drama Kids is open to any child ages 12-18. Trained instructors will guide the students through stage crafts, improvisation, projection/delivery and reading/auditions. This program is designed to build acting skills, creative thinking, speaking skills, confidence, leadership abilities, self-esteem and enthusiasm. At the end of the program, an “Academy Awards” will be held for the students to showcase what they have learned to friends and family. Space is limited and reservations are required. To register or for more information, call the SCHF office at (601) 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org |
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The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation’s free after-school art program will begin on August 28th. Open to any child in 1st through 6th grade, the program will accept 60 students for the class on Thursdays from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. The River Kids Program is designed to encourage children to discover and develop their creative talents. It will expose creativity through drawing, painting, crafts, collage, ceramics, sculpture and many more exciting techniques. Experienced, accredited educators plan and teach each class. The program is free, but will require a full semester commitment from the parents. It will be filled on a first come, first served basis. To register, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center office at (601) 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org |
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Labor Day Sidewalk Sale. Labor Day Weekend Sale- August 29- September 1. Labor Day Sidewalk Sale- August 30 11a.m. - 5p.m.Outlets of Vicksburg. |
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1st Annual Rally on the River Against Child Abuse at the Rainbow Casino. Bike Show, Games, Poker Run, Music, Raffles, Vendors and More! Come support the fight against child abuse! Admission is $10 Friday, $15 Saturday or a two-day pass for $20. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Gates open at noon on Friday. Other fees apply for Poker Run, Bike Show and Raffles, TBA. For more information, contact Kathy Triplett, triplett6@bellsouth.net. |
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76 th Semi-Annual Vicksburg Coin Show at the Battlefield Inn, 4137 I- 20 Frontage Road. A free coin show with about 34 dealers who offer coins, currency, tokens, and anything else connected to money. Hours: Saturday, August 25 – 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, August 26 – 10 a.m.. Contact Cason Schaffer at 601-638-1195 |
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