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April - June 2012
April
"Interspace" by Andi Steele
Date: through May 5, 2012
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Chastain Arts Center, Atlanta
Cost: Free
Event Website: www.ocaatlantaga.gov
Contact Person: Nicole Kang
Contact Phone: 404-252-2927
Contact Email: chastainarts@atlantaga.gov
Event Description: Chastain Arts Center (CAC) presents Interspace, a site-specific installation of multiple monofilament lines that introduce a fresh perspective
Sun & Sand Festival Poster Design Contest
Date: through August 1, 2012
Time: open
Location: Biloxi, MS
Cost: $0.00
Event Website:
Contact Person: Charlotte A. Koestler
Contact Phone: 6018310978
Contact Email: cakoestler@sunandsandfestival.comThe Romanic Music of Natchez
Date: April 8-14
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, Natchez, MS
Cost: $15
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Ceili: Outstanding Natchez Festival of Music Singers and Instrumentalist performing romanic music of Natchez.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Date: April 10, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Bologna Performing Arts Center, Cleveland, MS
Cost: Free
Event Website: www.bolognapac.com/education/matinees
Contact Person: Laura Howell
Contact Phone: 662-846-4844
Contact Email: lhowell@deltastate.edu
Event Description: New Stage Theatre of Jackson, MS presents "Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad." This production is best for middle and high school audiences
The Odd Couple
Date: April 12 thru 22
Time: wed thru sat 8:00pm, sun 2:00p
Location: Center Stage Biloxi Ms
Cost: $11.00 thru 15.00
Event Website: www.centerstagebiloxi.org
Contact Person: Debbie
Contact Phone: 228-388-6258
Contact Email: center_stage@att.net
Event Description: the most popular Neil Simon play, directed by Chuck White. Starring John"Shorty"Sneed and Bill Henry as Felix and Oscar.
Celi: An afternoon of Irish dance and music
Date: April 15, 2012
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Fenian's Irish Pub, 901 East Fortification
Cost: Free
Event Website: http://www.jacksonirishdancers.org/
Contact Person: M. Cupples
Contact Phone: 601-592-9914
Contact Email: mcupples@babc.com
Event Description: Ceili: An Irish world party-one with musicians, dancing and general merriment for all ages. We teach the very basic & advanced. Everyone is welcome!
The Three Little Pigs
Date: April 16- 27
Time: A.M and P.M School Hours
Location: Performing Arts Ceneter, Natchez, MS and other towns
Cost: Free
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Ceili: Children's Opera presented free to schools in Natchez and the surrounding areas for grades K-6, with music by Mozart.
Alternate Voices
Date: April 17, 2012
Time: 6:15pm
Location: Sara Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies
Cost: no cost
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mandy Carver
Contact Phone: 662-380-3870
Contact Email: doppelbock2002@yahoo.com
Event Description: Gender Studies Show: April 17th 6-7pm Opening Reception @ 6;15pm Artist talk..
New Stage Theatre presents All My Sons
Date: April 17-29, 2012
Time: Wed-Sat @ 7:30pm;Sun @ 2:00pm
Location: 1100 Carlisle Street Jackson, MS 39202
Cost: $25;$22 seniors/students
Event Website: www.newstagetheatre.com
Contact Person: Box Office
Contact Phone: 601-948-3531
Contact Email: tickets@newstagetheatre.com
Event Description: In Arthur Miller’s powerful story about personal responsibility, the issues that surface are just as compelling today as when the play first debuted.
Make Art Not War! Kim Guthrie Gallery Exhibit
Date: April 20 - June 8
Time: Monday - Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m
Location: E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center, Greenville, MS
Cost: Free
Event Website: http://www.greenville-arts-council.com/Calendar/Ca
Contact Person: MacKenzie Stroh
Contact Phone: 662-332-2246
Contact Email: mstroh@greenville-arts-council.com
Event Description: Prepare yourself to have fun! This exhibit it filled with a variety of installations, mixed media pieces, and paintings.
Sustainable Living by Design
Date: April 21, 2012
Time: 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
Location: Oxford, MS
Cost: $5.00
Event Website: www.olemiss.edu/greenweek
Contact Person: Katrina Hourin
Contact Phone: 662-236-1373
Contact Email: khourin@oxfordms.net
Event Description: The event showcases sustainable products, technologies, practices and solutions for home and business owners. The events features several tours.
Cotton District Arts Festival
Date: April 21
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Location: Cotton District- Starkville, Mississippi
Cost: Free!
Event Website: starkvillearts.org
Contact Person: Candy Crecink
Contact Phone: 663-324-3080
Contact Email: ccrecink@starkvillearts.org
Event Description: Juried Arts Festival with something for everyone- Food/Music/Art-competitions, exhibts and sales-children's arts and activities, 5K Run and Pet Parade!
32nd Annual Alcorn State University Jazz Festival
Date: April 21
Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Location: Vicksburg Convention Center
Cost: Free
Event Website: http://www.alcorn.edu/jazzfest/
Contact Person: Dr. David Miller
Contact Phone: 601-877-6602
Contact Email: davemilleralcorn@yahoo.com
Event Description: Morning and afternoon performances by high school and univeristy jazz ensembles from the region, 4 pm workshop conducted by the featured guest artists, 7 pm performances by an all-star regional jazz ensemble and the featured guest artists group.
Earth Day in the Park
Date: April 22, 2012
Time: Sunrise-Sunset
Location: Oxford, MS
Cost: Free
Event Website: www.olemiss.edu/greenweek
Contact Person: Ben Koltai
Contact Phone: 662-915-2074
Contact Email: bkoltai9@gmail.com
Event Description: Gardening and yoga workshops, Children's Tea Party (Featuring It's Earth Day with Little Critter), Double Decker Tour, Plot to Plate Picnic, and Music
Bottles and Brushes Night
Date: April 26
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center, Greenville, MS
Cost: $35 Members; $40 Non-members
Event Website: http://www.greenville-arts-council.com/Calendar/Ca
Contact Person: Saundra Lane
Contact Phone: 662-332-2246
Contact Email: execadmin@greenville-arts-council.com
Event Description: This is a great excuse for a girl's night, a fun date night with your significant other, or a fun evening with a friend. No experience needed.
"Great Broads of Broadway" by Lester Senter Wilson
Date: Thursday, April 26
Time: 6:00pm
Location: SCH Chapel, Vicksburg, MS
Cost: FREE
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/163531577093645/
Contact Person: Annette Kirklin
Contact Phone: 601.631.2997
Contact Email: annette@southernculture.org
Event Description: This concert which is part of the many events and programs surrounding the Hobbs Freeman Arts &Nature Celebration
Ballet Mississippi presents Collage
Date: April 28
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center, Jackson
Cost: $12, $15
Event Website:
Contact Person: Lynda Wright
Contact Phone: 601.960.1560
Contact Email: lwright@balletms.com
Event Description: This performance is a collage of different music composers, choreographers, and dance styles. Guest artists from American Ballet Theatre will perform
Natchez Trace Festival
Date: April 28, 2012
Time: 8:00 - 4:30
Location: Kosciusko, MS
Cost: Free
Event Website:
Contact Person: Tonya Threet
Contact Phone: (662) 289-2981
Contact Email: tthreet@kadcorp.org
Event Description: Live Music, Car & Motorcycle Show, Childrens Zone, 5-K run/walk, Junk Alley (huge garage sale), Demonstrating Artisans
May
Southern Writers: Alan Huffman and Reese Fuller
Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Millsaps College Recital Hall Jackson, MS
Cost: $10 / $5 for students with ID
Event Website: http://www.millsaps.edu/news_events/arts_lecture.s
Contact Person: Continuing Education
Contact Phone: 601-974-1130
Contact Email: conted@millsaps.edu
Event Description: Freelance writer and political researcher Alan Huffman appears with Louisiana journalist Reese Fuller to discuss their new books.
4th Annual Chocolate Affair
Date: Thursday, May 3
Time: 7:00pm
Location: SCH Auditorium, Vicksburg, MS
Cost: $25/SCHF Mbrs, $30/Non-Mbrs
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/227014254057528/
Contact Person: Annette Kirklin
Contact Phone: 601.631.2997
Contact Email: annette@southernculture.org
Event Description: An assortment of chocolates, beverages and entertainment by renowned performer, Shannon McNally
BEATS AT BASS: Jason Fratesi and the Dirt Road Jam
Date: May 5
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center, Greenville, MS
Cost: Free
Event Website: http://www.greenville-arts-council.com/Calendar/Ca
Contact Person: Saundra Lane
Contact Phone: 662-332-2246
Contact Email: execadmin@greenville-arts-council.com
Event Description: Come on down to BASS and join us for our annual spring concert by Jason Fratesi and the Dirt Road Jam Band on the E.E. Bass front lawn.
Swingin' Blues: One O'Clock Lab Band
Date: May 5
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Margaret martin Performing Arts Center, Natchez, MS
Cost: $20.00
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Ceili: An evening with The World Famous University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band.
A Hungarian Rhapsody
Date: May 6
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, Natchez, MS
Cost: $15
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Ceili: Piano concert in first person featuring Jonathon Levin as Franz Liszt.
"Songs & Stories of the Civil War"
Date: Tuesday, May 8
Time: 7:00pm
Location: SCH Auditorium, Vicksburg, MS
Cost: FREE
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/345634615456445/
Contact Person: Annette Kirklin
Contact Phone: 601.631.2997
Contact Email: annette@southernculture.org
Event Description: Welcome renowned historian & musician, Bobby Horton, as he presents "Songs & Stories of the Civil War" with performers from the New Orleans Jazz Park
A Night of Romance in the Salon
Date: May 11
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Waverly Plantation, 790 Hwy 61 S., Natchez, MS
Cost: $15
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Ceili: Piano Concert featuring Julia Mortyakova in first person.
The Sound of the Mighty Calliope
Date: may 12
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park, Main Street, Natchez, MS
Cost: Free
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Ceili: A family fun Calliope Concert featuring Burnley Cookon the Calliope.
Dancing in the Park
Date: May 12
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park, Main Street, Natchez, MS
Cost: Free
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Ceili: Natchez High Show Choir and Robert Lewis Middle School Choir Concert.
The Mikado by Gibert and Sullivan
Date: May 12
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center, Natchez, MS
Cost: $25
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Natchez Festival of Music Opera "The Mikado" by Gilbert and Sullivan
Italian Memory Box Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 12
Time: 8am-12pm
Location: SCH Academy Building, Vicksburg, MS
Cost: $90/SCHF Mbrs & $100/Non-Mbrs
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/366445716707337/
Contact Person: Annette Kirklin
Contact Phone: 601.631.2997
Contact Email: annette@southernculture.org
Event Description: Learn the process of creating an aged look using gesso, paint, antiquing glazes, water marks, waxes and more.
The Glorious Sound of Brass
Date: May 13
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, Natchez, MS
Cost: $15
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Music for Trumpet and Organ featuring Jason Bergman and Vincent Bache
Ian McFeron (Omnova Music Series)
Date: May 16, 2012
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Location: Omnova Theater at the RAC, Columbus MS
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at door
Event Website: columbus-arts.org
Contact Person: Rebecca Farve
Contact Phone: (662) 328-2787
Contact Email: columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com
Event Description: Ian McFeron has been compared to Bob Dylan and Ryan Adams. He will be playing in our 90-seat Omnova Theater with Alisa Milner
The Voice of a Nightingale: An Evening with Jenny Lind
Date: May 18
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Antebellum Home "Stanton Hall", Natchez, MS
Cost: $15
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Soprano Soliest, Kristin Vogel, as Jenny Lind
A Portrait of Elegance: Orchestral Music
Date: May 19
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Margaret martin Performing Arts Center, Natchez, MS
Cost:$20
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessely
Contact Phone: 601-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Orchestral Music of Mozart and Haydn by Natchez Festival of Music Chamber
Market Street Juried Art Show
Date: through May 31
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus Mississippi
Cost: Free
Event Website: columbus-arts.org
Contact Person: Rebecca Farve
Contact Phone: (662) 328-2787
Contact Email: columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com
Event Description: Come to the Rosenzweig Arts Center to see the gallery show associated with the Market Street Festival
George Ohr: From Gulf Coast Collections
Date: May 10 - December 31, 2012
Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday
Location: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, MS
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors, etc.
Event Website: www.georgeohr.org
Contact Person: Barbara Johnson Ross
Contact Phone: 228-374-5547
Contact Email: curatorofcollections@georgeohr.orgEvent Description: Highlights pottery of George Ohr (The Mad Potter of Biloxi) from the collection of the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art and private collections.
My House: The Pleasant Reed Story
Date: May 10 - December 31, 2012
Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday
Location: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, MS
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors, etc.
Event Website: www.georgeohr.org
Contact Person: Barbara Johnson Ross
Contact Phone: 228-374-5547
Contact Email: curatorofcollections@georgeohr.org
Event Description: The Pleasant Reed Interpretive Center is a reconstruction of the original house built in the late 19th century by Pleasant Reed, a man born into slavery.
The Native Guard: A Photographic History
Date: May 10 - December 31, 2012
Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday
Location: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, MS
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors, etc.
Event Website: www.georgeohr.org
Contact Person: Barbara Johnson Ross
Contact Phone: 228-374-5547
Contact Email: curatorofcollections@georgeohr.org
Event Description: Photographs from C. P. (“Kittyâ€) Weaver found in the diary of Colonel Nathan W. Daniels record the 2nd Regiment of LA Native Guards that served at Shi
Celi: An afternoon of Irish dance and music
Date: May 20, 2012
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Fenian's Irish Pub, 901 East Fortification
Cost: Free
Event Website: http://www.jacksonirishdancers.org/
Contact Person: M. Cupples
Contact Phone: 601-592-9914
Contact Email: mcupples@babc.com
Event Description: Ceili: An Irish world party-one with musicians, dancing and general merriment for all ages. We teach the very basic & advanced. Everyone is welcome!
A Musical Wine Tasting
Date: May 20
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Antebellum Home "Lansdowne Plantation", Natchez, MS
Cost: $30
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessely
Contact Phone: 6-1-442-4272
Contact Email: marylessely@yahoo.com
Event Description: The tasting of wines while enjoying music by Harpist, Kimberly Houser
Beethoven: Before & After
Date: May 22, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Wesley Biblical Seminary, Jackson MS
Cost: $20 General, $18 Seniors
Event Website: www.mschorus.org
Contact Person: Mandy Kate Myers
Contact Phone: 601-278-3351
Contact Email: mschorus@gmail.com
Event Description: The Mississippi Chorus presents its final concert of the season, "Beethoven: Before & After"
MSA Dance and Vocal Music Auditions
Date: May 25, 2012
Time: Call for times
Location: Mississippi School of the Arts, Brookhaven, MS
Cost: No cost
Event Website: www.msa.k12.ms.us
Contact Person: Jennifer Jackson
Contact Phone: 601-823-1300
Contact Email: admissions@mde.k12.ms.us
Event Description: MSA is a public statewide 11th. and 12th. grade residential high school. Applications are available online. Application deadline is May 11, 2012.
Night and Day: An Evening with Cole Porter
Date: May 25
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: "The Towers", 801 Myrtle Ave., Natchez, MS
Cost: $100
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-422-4272
Contact Email: An evening with Cole Porter featuring Maryann Kyle and James Martin
Don Giovanni by Mozart
Date: May 26
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Margaret Martin Performing Arts Ceneter, Natchez, MS
Cost: $25
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-422-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: Natchez Festival of Music Opera "Don Giovanni" by Mozart
Final Festival Gala
Date: May 26
Time: 10 p.m.- midnight
Location: Antebellum Home "Linden", 1 Linden Pl., Natchez, MS
Cost: $20
Event Website:
Contact Person: Mary Lessley
Contact Phone: 601-422-4272
Contact Email: marylessley@yahoo.com
Event Description: A Gala featuring heavy hrs'd'oeuvres, cash bar and an opportunity to mingle with guest artist.
June
Season of Art Parties
Date: June 1
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: At the home of Patti Johnson
Cost: $50 per person
Event Website: columbus-arts.org
Contact Person: Rebecca Farve
Contact Phone: (662) 328-2787
Contact Email: columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com
Event Description: Co-hosted by Kathy and Jerry Hodson and Dr. Susie Johnson. $50 per person, and all of the proceeds benefit the Columbus Arts Council
June Fest 2012
Date: June 2-3, 2012
Time: 9am-until(Sat) 6:00pm(Sun)
Location: Waynesboro, MS
Cost: $5 (children) $10 (adults)
Event Website:
Contact Person: Joyce Johnson/Elliot Jackson Contact Phone: 601 410-0012 Contact Email: thej62875@hotmail.com
Event Description: Family Event promoting unity among all races,organizations, churches, etc.
Columbus Arts Council Gala
Date: June 2, 2012
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus Mississippi
Cost: $50 per person
Event Website: columbus-arts.org
Contact Person: Rebecca Farve
Contact Phone: (662) 328-2787
Contact Email: columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com
Event Description: Auction Items include a trip to Colorado, trip to Smith Lake, trip to Forida, origianl artwork and much more!
Mississippi Boychoir Spring Concert
Date: Saturday June 2, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fondren Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS
Cost: Free admission - love offering
Event Website: mississippiboychoir.org
Contact Person: Betty Jacobs
Contact Phone: 601 665 7374
Contact Email: bettyjacobs9b@comcast.net
Event Description: Mississippi Boychoir concert featuring alums and music of Mozart, John Rutter, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jay Althouse, Bob Chilcott, Caccini, Cristi Miller
Janice Wyatt Mississippi Summer Arts Institute
Date: June 3-16, 2012
Time: all day
Location: Bologna Performing Arts Center, Cleveland, MS
Cost: $700 (includes room and board)
Event Website: www.bolognapac.com/education/msai
Contact Person: Laura Howell
Contact Phone: 662-846-4844
Contact Email: lhowell@deltastate.edu
Event Description: Arts Camp: A two-week residential camp for students ages 12-18 on the campus of Delta State University
"Spirit of the Wood" Workshop for ages 10-16
Date: June 4-5
Time: 2m-4pm
Location: SCH Academy Building
Cost: FREE
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/224791984276666/
Contact Person: Annette Kirklin
Contact Phone: 601.631.2997
Contact Email: annette@southernculture.org
Event Description: Leslie Silver will teach the students to create art through the use of wood and other natural resources.
The Art of Eugene Martin: A Great Concept
Date: June 5 through December 1, 2012
Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday
Location: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, MS
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors, etc.
Event Website: www.georgeohr.org
Contact Person: Barbara Johnson Ross
Contact Phone: 228-374-5547
Contact Email: curatorofcollections@georgeohr.org
Event Description: Eugene Martin (1938-2005) is best known for his imaginative collages, humorous drawings and paintings that allude to animal, machine and structural images.
Trailer McQuilkin: An Uncommon Beauty
Date: June 5 through November 24, 2012
Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday
Location: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, MS
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors, etc.
Event Website: www.georgeohr.org
Contact Person: Barbara Johnson Ross
Contact Phone: 228-374-5547
Contact Email: curatorofcollections@georgeohr.org
Event Description: Trailer McQuilkin documents in copper, oil paint & found objects plants that could be lost to us in the near future due to extinction or environmental
Linda & Charlie Munoz / Rhys Greene Opening
Date: June 7
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus Mississippi
Cost: Free
Event Website: columbus-arts.org
Contact Person: Rebecca Farve
Contact Phone: (662) 328-2787
Contact Email: columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com
Event Description: This is the gallery opening for Linda & Charlie Munoz and Rhys Greene. There will be mosaics, quilts and sculptures doen by these wonderful artists.
Class Act: Theatre Basics
Date: June 11-13
Time: 9AM-12PM
Location: Millsaps College - Jackson, MS
Cost: $85
Event Website: www.millsaps.edu/summer_enrichment_camps_for_kids
Contact Person: Continuing Education
Contact Phone: 601-974-1130
Contact Email: conted@millsaps.edu
Event Description: A three day experience is open to anyone aged 8-12 who is interested in what happens on and behind the stage.
Geoff Mitchell: Chaos at the Confessional
Date: June 12 through November 24, 2012
Time: 10 am - 5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday
Location: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, MS
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors, etc.
Event Website: www.georgeohr.org
Contact Person: Barbara Johnson Ross
Contact Phone: 228-374-5547
Contact Email: curatorofcollections@georgeohr.org
Event Description: Gulfport native Geoff Mitchell describes himself as a designer of clouds, in which viewers find their own stories. Features a selection of mixed media.
SOOMA: Summer @ Ohr-O'Keefe Musem of Art
Date: June 18 - 22, 2012
Time: check website for details
Location: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, MS
Cost: $135
Event Website: www.georgeohr.org
Contact Person: Noel Anderson
Contact Phone: 228-374-5547
Contact Email: education@georgeohr.org
Event Description: Summer art program for children in new City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics. Projects in state-of-the-art ceramics studio and new art classroom.
Digital Editing Workshop (Grades 9-12)
Date: June 18-21
Time: 10AM-12PM
Location: Millsaps College - Jackson, MS
Cost: $100
Event Website: www.millsaps.edu/summer_enrichment_camps_for_kids
Contact Person: Continuing Education
Contact Phone: 601-974-1130
Contact Email: conted@millsaps.edu
Event Description: Participants will go through the steps to correct, enhance, and experiment with their own digital photos using Adobe Photoshop Elements software.
Summer Art Camp for Ages 11-18
Date: June 18 - June 21 and June 25 - 28
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m
Location: Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus Mississippi
Cost: $50 half day $100 for full day
Event Website: columbus-arts.org
Contact Person: Rebecca Farve
Contact Phone: (662) 328-2787
Contact Email: columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com
Event Description: This camp is an intenseive study in one medium. Kids will choose from ceramics, painting , photography and much more.
Choral Music Camp
Date: June 18-22
Time: 9-11:30AM
Location: Millsaps College - Jackson, MS
Cost: $125
Event Website: www.millsaps.edu/summer_enrichment_camps_for_kids
Contact Person: Continuing Education
Contact Phone: 601-974-1130
Contact Email: conted@millsaps.edu
Event Description: Throughout the week, a variety of choral literature will be presented in preparation for the final day's concert for family.
"Painting the Forrest Floor" workshop by Jean Blue
Date: June 23-24
Time: 23rd (9am-5pm) 24th (1pm-4pm)
Location: SCH Academy Building
Cost: $20/SCH Mbrs. & $25/Non-Mbrs
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/196314010470526/
Contact Person: Annette Kirklin
Contact Phone: 601.631.2997
Contact Email: annette@southernculture.org
Event Description: Using bits of nature under foot as inspiration, students will gather leaves, twigs, bark, insect carcasses, lichen, rocks for their project.
Celi: An afternoon of Irish dance and music
Date: June 24, 2012
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Fenian's Irish Pub, 901 East Fortification
Cost: Free
Event Website: http://www.jacksonirishdancers.org/
Contact Person: M. Cupples
Contact Phone: 601-592-9914
Contact Email: mcupples@babc.com
Event Description: Ceili: An Irish world party-one with musicians, dancing and general merriment for all ages. We teach the very basic & advanced. Everyone is welcome!
Knitting for Beginners (Grades 5-8)
Date: June 25-29
Time: 9-10:30AM
Location: Millsaps College - Jackson, MS
Cost: $95
Event Website: www.millsaps.edu/summer_enrichment_camps_for_kids
Contact Person: Continuing Education
Contact Phone: 601-974-1130
Contact Email: conted@millsaps.edu
Event Description: Students will learn all the basics of knitting: choosing yarn and needles, reading knitting patterns, and completing projects.
Character Animation Workshop (Ages 11-17)
Date: June 26-28
Time: 9AM-12PM
Location: Millsaps College - Jackson, MS
Cost: $90
Event Website: www.millsaps.edu/summer_enrichment_camps_for_kids
Contact Person: Continuing Education
Contact Phone: 601-974-1130
Contact Email: conted@millsaps.edu
Event Description: Participants will learn the history and the process of hand drawn animation that will include bringing to life a character of their own creation.
Deadline for Deck the Holiday Card
Date: June 29
Time: due by 5 p.m.
Location: Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus Mississippi
Cost: Free
Event Website: columbus-arts.org
Contact Person: Rebecca Farve
Contact Phone: (662) 328-2787
Contact Email: columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com
Event Description: Artists will design a holiday card for the CAC. The winners' art will become the holiday card for the CAC. Paper is provided.
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