September | October 2010

Indelible (P)ink: The Pink Panther and Popular Culture
September 1  |  Laurel
This exhibition presents the popular icon, The Pink Panther, and his contribution to animation. The cat made his debut in the opening credits of the 1964 film of the same name and went on to star in his own television show. The artifacts are part of the Daura Gallery’s permanent collection. Call 601.649.6374 or visit www.LRMA.org.

Walnut Grove Day
september 4 | Walnut Grove
This annual event offers food, fun, and fellowship for the entire family. Come and enjoy children’s activities, games, and arts and crafts in Walnut Grove Children’s Park. Call 601.253.2321 for more information.

Tennessee Williams Tribute and Tour of Victorian Homes
september 6-12 | Columbus
To help celebrate Mississippi’s famed playwright Tennessee Williams this event will feature scholar presentations, a movie previewing, play performances, guided tour of historical landmarks in Columbus, and much more. Call 662.328.0222 or visit www.muw.edu/tennesseewilliams.

4-Day Portrait Drawing Workshop
september 7, 14, 21, 28 | vicksburg
Southern Culture Heritage Foundation brings artist, Jarrod Partridge, to teach participants the basics of portrait drawing. Call 601.631.2997 or visit www.southernculture.org.

Natchez Antiques Forum
september 9-11 | Natchez
In its 33rd year, this forum provides an array of presentations ranging from Southern Prints to Baltimore Furniture 1800-1830. A reception, luncheon, photography exhibit, shopping, and more are all part of this event, benefiting preservation projects in Mississippi. Call 601.445.7479 or visit www.natchezpilgrimage.com.

3rd Annual Ricky Peden Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament
september 10 | Pass Christian
This four-man select shotgun start event is open to everyone, regardless of skill level. The proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi. Call 228.575.8691 or visit www.ms.wish.org.

DeSoto Family Theatre presents The Secret Garden
september 10-19 | Southaven
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden is the beloved story of a girl who discovers an overgrown garden in her aunt’s backyard. Call 662.470.2131 or visit www.dftonline.org.

The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond
september 11 | Columbus
In conjunction with the Tennessee Williams Tribute and Tour of Victorian Homes, director Jodie Markell will present her film, The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond and hold a question and answer session afterwards. Call 662.328.0222 or visit www.muw.edu/tennesseewilliams.

Bologna Performing Arts Center Presents Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
september 12 | Cleveland
As part of the Bologna Performing Arts Center 2010-2011 season, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra will present a concert. Call 662.846.4624 or visit www.bolognapac.com.

Mississippi Animal Rescue League’s Sixth
Annual Fur Ball
september 16 | Ridgeland
This fundraiser helps Mississippi Animal Rescue League save their furry friends. This event features a silent auction, great music, and delicious food from area eateries. Call 601.497.4340 or contact friendsofmarl@msarl.org.

Hernando Water Tower Festival
September 17 | Hernando
Hernando’s annual fall festival features great music and all sorts of family fun. Call 662.429.9055 or visit
www.hmscoc.com.

Smokin’ Aces BBQ Championship
september 16-18 | tunica
Contestants compete in an array of barbeque categories from whole hog to baked beans with $20,000 in prize money. The public is welcome to come browse the food and product vendors and listen to live entertainment. For a small fee anyone can partake in the judging for the People’s Choice category. Visit www.smokinacesbbqchampionship.com.

Vicksburg Theatre Guild Present Catfish Moon
september 17-19 and 24-26 | Vicksburg
This comedy tells the story of three men, who were childhood friends, as they head out on a fishing trip and “open a can of worms.” Call 601.636.0471 or visit www.e-vtg.com.

Diamondhead Arts and Crafts Show
September 18-19 | Diamondhead
This event is home to a number of handcrafted items. Decorations, jewelry, art and food are all available to purchase. Call 228.255.2697 or visit www.mswestcoast.org

Bits ‘N’ Pieces Puppet Theatre’s The Ugly Duckling
september 18-19 | Grenada
The Grenada Arts Partnership is presenting Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Ducking, in the Holmes Community College Forum. Call 662.227.2302

Wellsfest Art Night and Auction
september 21 | Jackson
A number of works by famous artists (including Wyatt Waters and Gary Walters) will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to Mississippi Families for Kids organization. This event will also feature refreshments and live music Call 601.353.0658 or visit www.wellsfest.org.

Tallahatchie Riverfest
september 24-25 | New Albany
Bring the whole family to enjoy music, arts, crafts, literary events, and much more. Call 662.534.4354 or visit www.tallahatchieriverfest.com.

23rd Mississippi Pecan Festival
september 24-26 | richton
This family-friendly event is situated in a 30-acre pecan orchard and features arts and crafts, live demonstrations, mule pull, beauty contest, talent show, and live music. Call 601.964.8201 or visit www.mspecanfestival.com.

Mid South Fair
september 24- October 31 | Southaven
This fair, set on 27 acres, has a lot to offer. People of all ages can enjoy a rodeo, carnival games and rides, concerts, food, petting zoo, livestock exhibitions, talent competitions, creative and culinary contests and more. Call 901.274.8800 or visit www.midsouthfair.com.

27th Annual WellsFest
september 25 | jackson
All proceeds from this event go to the Mississippi Families for Kids organization. Come support this worthy cause that features a 5k run and walk, a one mile fun run, live music, food, arts and crafts, silent auction, children’s activities, and more. Call 601.353.0658 or visit www.wellsfest.org.

Annual Clarke County Forestry and Wildlife Festival
september 25 | Clarke County
This event is held at Archusa Water Park in Quitman. It features music, wood carving presentations, great food, arts and crafts vendors, fishing competitions, children’s activities, and much more. Call 601.776.5701.

The 7th Annual Wing Dang Doodle Festival
September 25 | Forest
This event is a chicken wing cook-off along with great blues. It celebrates Mississippi’s top cultural product, blues, and top agricultural product, chicken. Call 601.469.4332.

Ruffing it at Ravine
september 26 | Oxford
Bring your furry friends and enjoy a day of art and music at Ravine Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast in Oxford to support the Oxford-Lafayatte Humane Society. Visit www.oxfordravine.com or call 662.234.4555.

Fall Tour of Homes
october 1-3 | Columbus
In a town that features three National Register Districts, Columbus’ fall home tour is one of the state’s best. Visit www.columbus-ms.org or call 800.920.3533.

Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes
october 3, 10, 16, 17, 24 | Jackson, Meridian, McComb,
Columbus, and Hattiesburg
There are a number of walks throughout the month across the state. October 3 in Jackson, October 10 in Meridian, October 16 in McComb, October 17 in Columbus and Hattiesburg, October 24 in Oxford. Call 1.877.DFM.CURE or visit www.msdiabetes.org

Archery Deer Hunt
october 1-2, 3-4, 15-18 | Coldwater
Arkabutla Lake is hosting special management two-day archery hunts. Applicants must be 16 years old. Call 662.562.6261, ext. 14562 or visit www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Lakes/ms/arkabutla.

Osyka Civic Club’s Chickin’ Fixin’
october 2 | Osyka
This event is held during the 30th Annual Fall Fest. The Chickin’ Fixin’ competition teams will cook their best chicken and present it to the judges. Along with the competition, the festival offers arts and crafts, food vendors, children’s activities, a climbing wall, and more. Call 601.542.5994 or visit www.osykacivicclub.com.

Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet
october 6 | Oxford
This quintet kicks off the University of Mississippi’s Ford Center 2010-2011 Artist Series. The group is famous for its range of expression, tonal spectrum, and conceptual unity. Call 662.915.7411 or visit
www.olemiss.edu/fordcenter.

Mississippi State Fair
october 6-17 | Jackson
This large, annual fair offers a plethora of activities and entertainment. The whole family can enjoy top name entertainers, delicious food, rides, and exhibits. Call 601.961.4000 or visit www.mdac.state.ms.us/n_library/departments/fair_com/index_fair.html.

Bologna Performing Arts Center Presents Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi
october 7 | Cleveland
This enticing group combines Chinese acrobatics, contortion, material arts, plate spinning, and more. It features spectacular lights and interesting orchestration. Call 662.846.4624 or visit www.bolognapac.com.

Pine Belt Quilters 13th Biennial Fiber Art
and Quilt Show
october 8-10 | Hattiesburg
This event has a juried show with 400 quilts on display, a raffle quilt, trunk show, lecture, silent auction, vendors, food and much more. Call 985.624.8742 or visit www.pinebeltquilters.com.

Come Home To Stonewall
october 9 | Stonewall
The whole family will enjoy shopping, food, and music at the historic Old School House. Call 601.659.3080.

22nd Annual Over the River Run
october 9 | Vicksburg
Runners of all levels will enjoy the five-mile race that takes them over the Old Mississippi River Bridge. Call 601.631.2997 for more information.

Canton Flea Market and Craft Show
October 14 | Canton
Over 1,100 booths come to the Madison County Courthouse grounds and downtown for this biannual arts and crafts event. Call 601.859.0347 or visit www.cantontourism.com.

Welty Gala at MUW
October 14 | Columbus
Marlee Matlin, actress and author, will speak at this event on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. Proceeds from this event benefit the endowment for the Eudora Welty Chair in Humanities. Call 662.329.7148.

Great Mississippi River Balloon Race
October 15-17 | Natchez
Balloonists from near and far come to this event for the exciting “race.” The whole family can enjoy live music, food, crafts, street dance, fairground rides, and vendors. Call 601.446.6345 or visit www.visitnatchez.com.

Romp on the River
October 16 | Tunica
This event will focus on the “green” community, artists, and musicians. The event will feature riverboat tours, food, music, crafts, and more. Call 731.676.0186 or contact natalie.wilson@girlscoutshs.org.

Scarecrow Extravaganza
october 18-31 | Belzoni
Come and see “The Delta’s Garden,” Wister Gardens, in all of its fall glory. Visit www.wistergardens.com or call 662.247.3025

Celebration Village
october 21-23 | Tupelo
Come support Sanctuary Hospice House with a holiday market full of impressive vendors. Visit
www.sanctuaryhospicehouse.com/celebration_village.asp.

Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium
October 21-23 | Columbus
The departments of languages, literature, and philosophy sponsor this event to honor Mississippi University for Women’s most famous alumnae, Eudora Welty. Call 662.329.7119 or visit www.muw.edu/welty.

Bagwell Antiques Show & Sale
October 22-24 | Jackson
Make plans to be at the Mississippi Trade Mart for this annual sale that promises exquisite antiques and premium selections. Call 662.231.9654 or e-mailbagwellantiques@afo.net.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
October 23 | Biloxi
This noncompetitive walk will help raise money and awareness regarding the importance of early breast cancer detection, the need for research funding, and better access to diagnostic tools. Call 228.896.2005.

Ghost Tales Around the Campfire
October 28 | Washington
This family-friendly event has storytellers telling their best ghost stories around a bonfire. Call 601.442.2901 or visit www.mdah.state.ms.us.

2nd Annual Trick-or-Treat the Old Towne Streets
October 30 | Olive Branch
This event features a costume contest for kids, a costume parade, scavenger hunt, Jack-o-lantern contest, and more. Call 662.893.8659 or visit www.olivebrancholdtowne.com.