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July 2008
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"Gold in the Hills" - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Parkside Playhouse on Iowa Ave. Come see the 73nd season of the Guinness Book of World Records longest-running melodrama, performed in Vicksburg each year since 1936. Admission is $10 adults, $5 children. Group rates available. Jul. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26. For more information, call 601-636-0471 or visit www.e-vtg.com |
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“Meet the Folks Behind the Food: The SFA Oral History Initiative at Year Three”. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation will host this photo exhibit, featuring portraits of fifty individuals chronicled by the Southern Foodways Alliance Oral History Initiative, celebrates the unsung and uncelebrated men and women whose work has helped keep alive Southern Foodways. For more information on the work of the Southern Foodways Alliance, visit www.southernfoodways.com or call 601-631-2997 or visit www.southernculture.org. |
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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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Fourth of July Weekend Sales at The Outlets at Vicksburg. Sidewalk sale on Saturday, July 4, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. |
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Vicksburg Celebrates the Fourth of July –An annual event which features live music at the Waterfront in Historic Downtown Vicksburg.“Still Surfin’” - A Beach Boys Tribute Band, 8 p.m. A spectacular fireworks display follows the music! For information contact the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau at 601-636-9421 or 800-221-3536 or www.visitvicksburg.com. |
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July 4th Continuing Celebration at First Baptist Church. Under the umbrella of The Four Seasons of the Arts,The city is planning "Stil' Surfing" with The Beach Boys tribute band and spectacular fireworks display at the waterfront on the evening of the Fourth. The "Big Band" consisting of members of the Navy Concert Band will present a program on the 5th and a patriotic program will be performed by the entire concert band on Sunday, July 6.
July 5 - Navy Band Mid-South JazzEnsemble, in the gym at the First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m. This dynamic ensemble comprised of 18 active duty Sailors is under the leadership of Chief Musician Jon Nelson, and supports an 11-state region performing highly entertaining shows combining established standard Big Band favorites with the modern flair of contemporary compositions. This concert is free and open to the public.
July 6 - Patriotic Concert performed by the Navy Band Mid South, Followed by on old fashion cake and ice cream social and lemonade! in the Family Life Center, 3 p.m. |
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Cal Ripken State Baseball Tournament to be held at Halls Ferry Park. Ages 11, 12, 16 & 16-18. |
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Vicksburg Farmers' Market , 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday thru September 13! 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. |
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Beginning Stained glass workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. This workshop will teach the student how to build a small stained glass panel using the Tiffany style (cooper foil method). Students will learn a brief history of stained glass, pick out a pattern, learn to cut glass, put together a panel using copper foil, and solder their panel. Registration is $160 for SCHF members and $170 for non-members and includes stained glass and basic supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. To make reservations or for more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. The Rev. Mark Bleakley has worked as a stained glass artist for studios in Houston and Pittsburg, designing, building and restoring church windows. He continues as a freelance artist in Vicksburg. |
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Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament to be held at Halls Ferry Park. Ages 13 & 14. |
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Vicksburg Theatre Guild auditions: "Faith County" 2-4 p.m. Faith County, the prequel to An Evening of Culture, returns to our stage the colorful residents of Mineola, where there's stiff competition at this year's county fair. Vicksburg Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave.
Cast: three men playing characters in their 20s (1), 30s (1), and 40s (1); and six women playing characters in their 20s (2), 40s (2), and 50s (2).
Audition forms are available online. Production dates: Fri.-Sun. Sept. 12-14 & 19-21, 2008. 601-636-0471, www.e-vtg.com |
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Fitness and Wellness Health Fair sponsored by Shape Up Sisters from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Screenings, Membership Appreciation Sale, Morning Workout-Yoga/Pilates, Fashion Show, Various vendors- Members bring a guest and receive $10.00 credit to use in the gym. Shape Up Sisters is located at 3215 Plaza Drive. Free Admission for members and guest, $20.00 Registration for Vendors. For more information contact D. J. Henderson via email at dj@shapeupsisters.com or online at http://www.shapeupsisters.com. |
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“An Evening with Nevada Barr” presented by The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation at 7 p.m. The New York Times bestselling author will present a lecture on her books, life and art at the SCHF Auditorium. A book signing will follow the program. Because of the influx of inquiries and limited seating for this event, members of the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation will be able to make reservations. If you are not a member of the Foundation, you will be able to join or make a substantial donation to the event. The event will be on a first come first serve basis without a reservation. For more information about this exciting event, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. |
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First Annual River City Rumble Dance Competition at the Vicksburg City Auditorium at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Categories are Parad, Stands, Field Show, Duo/Trio. For more information call 601-529-2500 or email sueb@vicksburg.org. |
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The Governors Cup Baseball Tournament to be held at Halls Ferry Park. Ages 6 thru 14. |
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Basic Stringing Technique workshop presented by Laura Tarbutton from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Students will design and create a one-of-a-kind necklace using basic bead techniques. A variety of beads, gemstone chips and silver-tone tube beads will be used. Registration is $45/members and $50/non-members. All supplies are included. Reservations are required. To make reservations or for more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. |
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America’s Miss and Mr. U.S. at the Vicksburg City Auditorium at 8 p.m. For more information call 601-529-2500 or email sueb@vicksburg.org.
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Carolyn Haines Book Signing, “ Wishbones” at 1 pm. At Lorelei Books, 1103 Washington Street. WISHBONES is the eighth in the Sarah Booth Delaney Delta mystery series. In WISHBONES, Sarah Booth follows her dream to Hollywood for a leading role in the re-make of BODY HEAT. Even before filming begins, actress and rival Suzy Dutton is found dead in a canyon near the house Sarah Booth and her former lover Graf Mileau have rented. When the crew goes on location to Costa Rica, it appears that someone is sabotaging the movie. But is it a human behind the dangerous incidents...or something else? When Sarah Booth needs help, the Zinnia mafia responds. Together, Sarah Booth and Tinkie get to the bottom of a series of strange events and near fatal accidents. Lorelei Books showcases works by favorite regional authors. The shop is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information: Visit www.loreleibooks.com or call 601-634-8624.
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