06/12/2012
Upcoming Events:
June 18-22
Dive Deep VBS
Join Victory Church for a week of adventure as they Dive Deep into God's Word with Bible stories, Music, Games, Snacks, and Crafts. Event is FREE! T-shirts are $10. Register online TODAY! Ages 5 thru rising 5th Graders. www.victorymadison.com.
June 21
C Spire Summer Music Series Concert
This month's C Spire Summer Music Series features The Patrick Harkins Band. Bring a blanket and picnic supper and enjoy music under the stars. No coolers, please – beverages available for purchase. Co-sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS, Trustmark, Brown Bottling and Southern Beverage. Free. For more information, visit fondren.org.
June 21
Screen on the Green
The Mississippi Museum of Art and the Crossroads Film Society present an outdoor film series. 7 p.m. at Mississippi Museum of Art. Cost: FREE. For more information, call 601-960-1515.
June 22
Fun Fridays: Dino Discoveries
Visit the MS Natural Science Museum's from 10 a.m. - 12 noon for this interactive, hands-on programs. An adult must accompany children. Info: www.msnaturascience.org or 601-576-6000.
June 23
Breakfast with the Beavers and Otters
Start the day with a delicious breakfast in the climate controlled Mississippi Wilderness Aquatic Building, watching the antics of the Jackson Zoo's favorite furry swimmers. Enjoy breakfast and fun family activities from 7-9 and then enjoy a day at the zoo-all for one low price. Admission. For more information, call 601-352-2580.
June 23-24
Build & Grow
Alex and the Madagascar gang are back at Lowes! Register your child for this clinic and they can build an awesome Luxury Assault Vehicle from Madagascar 3! Saturday clinics begin at 10:00 A.M. Sunday clinics begin at 2:00 P.M.
June 26
1,000,000 Pillowcase Challenge
Incoming 6-12 graders are invited to join in The 1,000,000 Pillowcase Challenge from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Madison Library. This is a national effort to create and donate one million pillowcases to local charities. Participation in the pillowcase challenge is being offered by The Madison County Library System and Bernina Sewing Etc. in Ridgeland. The pillowcases will be donated to the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital. For more information, visit: www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases or http://www.mcls.ms/.
June 28
Red, White and Jackson
Join in the fifth annual Red, White, and Jackson at Downtown Jackson. Free. For more information, call 601-948-7575.
June 28-1
Balloon Fest
The 2012 Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest will take place in Canton. Info: http://ballooncanton.com.
June 29
Balloon Glow
Visit Northpark Mall for great entertainment, a fabulous balloon glow and an exciting fireworks show. For more info visit: http://ballooncanton.com
June 29
Fun Fridays: Dinobirds
Visit the MS Natural Science Museum's from 10 a.m. - 12 noon for this interactive, hands-on programs. An adult must accompany children. Info: www.msnaturascience.org or 601-576-6000.
June 30
Its Time To Take Out The Trash
A troubled young woman faces some funny but chaotic obstacles on her road to redemption. This stage play stars Cadillac Records’ LeCourtney Young-Harness, WRBJ 97.7 FM’s DJ Unpredictable, Celebrity Make Up Artist J-Struktur, and Sunday’s Best Winner 2010 and Grammy Award Winning Gospel Artist LeAndria Johnson. 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
July 1
Gospel Choir Invitational
Enjoy the sounds of the Mississippi Gospel Choir with special guest LeAndria Johnson. 6 p.m. at Lee E Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. Tickets start at $15. For more information, visit Ticketmaster.
July 3
Lecture: Why and How Birds Sing
Dr. Adam Rohnke, Extension Wildlife Associate at the Mississippi State University Extension Service, will discuss the mechanics, the purpose of song, types of song and calls, dialects and much more.12 Noon - 1 p.m. at the MS Natural Science Museum. Info: www.msnaturascience.org or 601-576-6000.
July 4
The Canton Gospel Fest Homecoming
A free gospel concert on the Historic Courthouse Square celebrating the diversity and rich cultural heritage of Canton and the beauty of gospel music. This is an alcohol-free even, offering food and fun for young and old with no charge for admission. In addition to headline artists, the Canton Gospel Fest Homecoming features regional and local acts. For more info visit: www.cantontourism.com/gospel.html or call 601-859-1307.
July 14
Ice Cream Safari
Trustmark presents the 18th Annual Ice Cream Safari. 9 a.m. at the Jackson Zoo. Info: www.jacksonzoo.org.
August 11
Girls of Grace
The Girls of Grace Tour will be coming to Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson. To read more about the event visit: www.girlsofgrace.com/tour/jackson-ms.
October 19-20
Car Show
Mississippi Classic Cruisers presents the 9th Annual Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show at the Madison Square Center for the Arts located at 2103 Main St. Proceeds to benefit Mississippi SIDS Alliance and Hope Hollow Ministries. For more information contact Tom Phillips at 601-259-5248.
