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FROM THE EDITOR

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November 2015

FEATURES

Every Day is Thanksgiving Day pages 40 - 42

The Foodie Trend pages 44 - 49

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November 2015

FAVO R I T E S All Outdoors A Walk in the Washes ......................................................................................12-13

Events Premier Events ................................................................................................60-61 Louisiana Up & Coming! .................................................................................62-63 Mississippi Up & Coming!................................................................................64-71

A Walk in the Washes pages 12 - 13

G’s Fare After-Thanks Dishes ........................................................................................20-23

In the Garden An Education in Pruning ................................................................................34-35

Legal Notes The Value of Life ..................................................................................................28

Southern Sampler Turkey Trot ......................................................................................................72-73

The Social Scene After Hours with Stanton Hall .............................................................................14

After-Thanks Dishes pages 20 - 23

Meet and Greet with Stacey Pickering ............................................................ 16-17 Brookhaven Regional Art Guild Reception and Meeting...............................24-25

ON THE COVER With the holidays approaching, families along and beyond the Mississippi will be enjoying meals aplenty around their own tables or at their favorite eateries.

Photography by T.G. McCary

Annual St. Jude Children’s Hospital Benefit..................................................26-27 Fundraiser for Hosemann ...............................................................................30-31 A Trunk Show for Miss Mississippi .................................................................36-37 Junior Auxiliary’s Reality World ..........................................................................51 Hood Visits Vicksburg .....................................................................................52-53 299th Birthday Celebration for Natchez ........................................................54-55 Anniversary Party for Lessley..........................................................................56-59

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PUBLISHER Cheryl Foggo Rinehart MANAGING EDITOR

CONSULTING EDITOR

Jennie Guido

Jean Nosser Biglane GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Aimee Guido

Tim McCary

Van O’Gwin

Bill Perkins

Cheryl Rinehart

Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF

Jennie Guido

Cheryl Rinehart

Donna Sessions

JoAnna Sproles

CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Gary R. Bachman

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin

Becky Junkin

Ross McGehee

Jennifer J. Whittier

Alma Womack

Cheryl Rinehart

Dr. Gary R. Bachman

Jennie Guido

Jean Biglane

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

Aimee Guido

Van O’Gwin

Tim McCary

Donna Sessions

JoAnna Sproles

Bill Perkins

Lisa Adams Whittington

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin

Becky Junkin

Ross McGehee

Jennifer J. Whittier

Alma Womack

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ALL OUTDOORS

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

After Hours with Stanton Hall n August 19, 2015, Natchez Young Professionals hosted an after-hours event at historic Stanton Hall in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Members of the group enjoyed a detailed tour of the home and cocktails in the Carriage House.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

Meet and Greet with Stacey Pickering meet-and-greet fundraiser for State Auditor Stacey Pickering was organized

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This recipe is from Sissy Eidt who found it in the July issue of 6RXWKHUQ /LYLQJ this year.

It is very simple; you just put all the ingredients in the crock pot and let it cook. Pairing it with the Grilled Sweet Potato Salad below, she served it to her grands from England; and they went back for more. I knew my grands would love it because, if I put anything in a tortilla, they will eat it.

BRISKET TACOS 2 uncooked bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium-size white onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 3-to-3½-pound beef brisket, trimmed 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 canned chipotle peppers with adobo sauce (3 peppers not cans; I added less.)

3 tablespoons adobo sauce from can 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar [V PUJO Ă&#x2026;V\Y [VY[PSSHZ ^HYTLK Place bacon and onion in a slow cooker. Stir together salt and pepper, and sprinkle over all sides of the brisket. Place brisket in the slow cooker. Process broth and next seven ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds or until smooth; pour mixture over the brisket.

Cover and cook on low for seven hours or until brisket is fork-tender. Transfer brisket to a _ PUJO IHRPUN KPZO" JV]LY ^P[O HS\TPU\T MVPS [V RLLW ^HYT 7V\Y ZH\JL [OYV\NO H Ă&#x201E;UL wire-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes or until reduced to 1/3 cup. Stir in vinegar. Coarsely chop the brisket, and spoon over warm tortillas. Drizzle with sauce and Crunchy Slaw (recipe below).

CRUNCHY SLAW 1 cup diced peaches (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup diced cucumbers 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 garlic clove minced Stir together and refrigerate.

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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This recipe comes from )DPLO\ &LUFOH in September 2014. It is another easy crock-pot meal.

This would be great with the sweet potato salad below, warm potato salad, or just chips.

ROOT BEER PULLED CHICKEN 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1 12-ounce can root beer (not diet) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 2 teaspoons liquid smoke 10 seeded rolls, sliced Coat slow-cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt and place in slow cooker. Pour root beer over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours. When the chicken is cooked, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, and liquid smoke. Simmer covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Drain liquid from slow cooker, reserving half of a cup. Discard remainder. Shred chicken; stir in warm sauce, and reserved liquid. On each seeded roll, place half a cup of the chicken mixture and 1/3 of a cup of the Rainbow Slaw.

Rainbow Slaw

RAINBOW SLAW 2/3 cup light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 package broccoli slaw 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1/2 cup thinly sliced snow peas 0U H SHYNL IV^S ^OPZR [VNL[OLY [OL Ă&#x201E;YZ[ six ingredients. Then, fold in the slaw, cabbage, and snow peas. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

This recipe is absolutely fabulous and would be wonderful served with either the Root Beer Chicken or the Brisket Tacos.

Sissy Eidt brought some to the studio, and we all sat right down and ate it. She found it on Facebook linked to the blog Barefoot and Boundless.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED SWEET POTATO SALAD 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch slices 8 tablespoons olive oil (4 for potatoes and 4 for salad) 1 package frozen corn, rinsed and drained 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 red peppers, diced 4 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro 2 avocados (pit and skin removed), chopped Juice of 4 limes 1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning Dashes chipotle powder or cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste Preheat your grill. Brush sweet potatoes with olive oil, and add salt and pepper. Grill the potatoes over medium-high heat until they can easily be pierced with a fork (about 6 to 8 minutes each side). In a large bowl, add the corn, black beans, red peppers, green onions, cilantro, and avocados. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked though, cut the slices into 1-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Add the lime juice, Mexican seasoning, Chipotle, olive oil, salt, and peppers.

Toss to combine, and add more seasoning if necessary. Eat and enjoy!

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Carol Smith gave this recipe to me, and it is a super easy way to make a family favorite.

She and her friends have been making this for years. Hope you all enjoy it as much as they and we have.

CROCK POT CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND SHRIMP JAMBALAYA 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, cut in one-inch pieces 1 pound Andouille chicken sausage or sausage of your choice, sliced 1 to 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 3 to 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 quart diced tomatoes (or a 28-ounce can, undrained) 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon oregano, dried [LHZWVVUZ WHYZSL` Ă&#x2026;HRLZ 1 teaspoon basil, dried 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or less depending on your taste) 1 teaspoon everglades seasoning (or another Cajun seasoning) 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt to taste Cooked rice Layer chicken pieces and sliced sausage in bottom of a sprayed crock pot.

Peel and devein shrimp; keep refrigerated until ready to add. Combine onion, pepper, celery, and garlic; layer on top of meat. Combine tomatoes, broth, wine, and seasoning; pour over onion and pepper mixture. Set crock pot on high. Cook for 4 hours. Add shrimp during the last 20 minutes of cooking time. (You can cook on low for 8 hours if you would rather.) Taste test before adding the shrimp, and add additional seasoning if desired.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Annual St. Jude Children’s Hospital Benefit n August 26, 2015, the staff of The Castle Restaurant in Natchez, Mississippi, volunteered their time as they served a three-course dinner to guests who came to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When Wray Eidt, father of Julia Eidt, shared his family’s story of Julia’s diagnosis and battle with leukemia, Malan Parks, manager for The Castle Restaurant, created this yearly fundraiser to help not only Julia but also other children like her. The event has become a sought-after evening where items are auctioned and a silver tray, engraved with Julia Eidt on the front, is bought and sold each year.

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LEGAL NOTES

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Lucien C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Samâ&#x20AC;? Gwin III was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1981 and has been practicing many aspects of the law at the firm of Gwin, Lewis, Punches & Kelley in Natchez, Mississippi, ever since.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

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9 Mike Said, Josh Smith, and Steve Fitzsimmons 10 Owen Carty, Dusty Walker, and Dennis Valentine 11 Melinda Said, Becky Currie, and Kelly Vaughn 12 Sally Doty, Cindy Moore, and Dott Cannon 13 Dudley and Sally Lampton

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IN THE GARDEN

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Columnist Dr. Gary R. Bachman is an assistant extension professor of horticulture at Mississippi State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

A Trunk Show for Miss Mississippi trunk show, featuring the outfits Miss Mississippi, Hannah Roberts, planned to wear in the Miss America competition, was held at the Vicksburg City Auditorium on August 22, 2015. Following a delightful lunch, Miss Mississippi along with other pageant winners across Mississippi and their princesses modeled for the crowd.

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A Chopped champion and daughter to an infamous Mississippi Pitmaster, Leslie Roark Scott loves bringing the Mississippi trend of barbeque to many parts of the country. Whether manning the ribs at Yazoo City’s Ubon’s or traveling to New York City’s Big Apple BBQ Block Party, Roark loves “to see the country embrace a food tradition that has been a Mississippi staple for more than a century.”

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#modern High a-top Vicksburg, Mississippi, 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill is spicing up some of those southern staples with a fresh, modern twist.

Chef Kevin Roberts is serving tourists and locals alike with tantalizing dishes, such as a cayenneand-coffee-rubbed New York strip topped with a mushroom-and-tomato gravy and matchstick potatoes.

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#southern

A tradition for travelers along the Blues Highway, Lorman, Mississippi’s, Old Country Store is home to a trend that is never going out of style. Arthur Davis’s famous fried chicken is not only crispy and crunchy at first bite but also exceptionally flavorful.

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#sushi Foodies everywhere are finally jumping on the sushi bandwagon and loving every bite. In Natchez, Mississippi, Ann Kharasin of Planet Thailand is tempting palates with colossal rolls of sushi filled with seafood and powerful flavors.

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#tamales Whether you follow the Hot Tamale Trail through Mississippi or stumble upon this eatery in Woodville, Mississippi, M&M Tamales creates the traditional tamale along with chicken and seafood-ďŹ lled delicacies. Since 2004, Jessie Marcelle and her team have been delivering these special creations all over Southwest Mississippi.

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299th Birthday Celebration for Natchez n August 3, 2015, citizens and friends of the City of Natchez, Mississippi, gathered together to honor its 299th birthday at the Natchez Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center. Guests enjoyed cake while celebrating and learning more about the upcoming Tricentennial throughout 2016.

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NOVEMBER

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premier events NOVEMBER NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI November 5 - 7 38th Natchez Antiques Forum Natchez, Mississippi 7KH 3LOJULPDJH *DUGHQ &OXE ZLOO SUHVHQW WKH WK DQQXDO 1DWFKH] $QWLTXHV )RUXP WKHPHG ´$W +RPH DQG $EURDG 1DWFKH]LDQV RQ WKH *UDQG 7RXUµ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or more information, contact antiquesforum@bellsouth.net, www.natchezpilgrimagge.com, or (601)443-1261.

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PIKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI November 5 Mistletoe & Magic Pike County, Mississippi &DWFK WKH &KULVWPDV VSLULW GXULQJ WKLV SRSXODU VKRSSLQJ HYHQW KHOG RQ WKH Ã&#x20AC;UVW 7KXUVGD\ LQ 1RYHPEHU HDFK \HDU &KDPEHU EXVLQHVVHV ZLOO EH GHFNHG RXW IURP KHDG WR WRH LQ &KULVWPDV KROLGD\ GpFRU WR DVVLVW VKRSSHUV ZLWK WKHLU &KULVWPDV OLVW %XVLQHVVHV ZLOO EH RIIHULQJ VDOHV VSHFLDO GLVFRXQWV GUDZLQJV DQG UHIUHVKPHQWV &RPH RXW DQG HQMR\ D GD\ RI VKRSSLQJ LQWR WKH HYHQLQJ ZLWK WKLV VSHFLDO VKRSSLQJ HYHQW For more information, call (601)684-2291 or visit www.pikeinfo.com.

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NOVEMBER Louisiana Up & Coming!

ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE Visit www.alexandriapinevillela.com for all events.

BATON ROUGE Visit www.visitbatonrouge.com for all events.

November 5, 6, 7, 8, & 12 - 15 The Miracle Worker Theatre Baton Rouge SP (225)924-6496 / www.theatrebr.org November 7, 14, 21, & 28 Red Stick Farmers Market 0DLQ 6W DP ² 1RRQ www.breada.org

November 29 Land of the Sweets Nutcracker Tea %RXGUHDX[¡V SP RU 7DEOH RI (225)766-8379 / www.batonrougeballet.org MONROE/WEST MONROE Visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org for all events.

NATCHITOCHES November 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 31 Christmas in Natchitoches Downtown Natchitoches www.natchitocheschristmas.com PORT ALLEN Visit www.westbatonrougemuseum.com for all events at West Baton Rouge Museum

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Louisiana Up & Coming! NOVEMBER RUSTON Visit www.rustonlincoln.com for all events.

ST. FRANCISVILLE November 1 Hemingbough Blues Festival DP (225)927-3786 November 1 Rosedown Funeral & Soul Stories Rosedown Plantation DP ² SP (225)635-3332 www.crt.state.la.us/Louisiana November 6 Rosedown Garden Tour Rosedown Plantation DP ² SP (225)635-3332 www.crt.state.la.us/Louisiana December 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 Christmas in the Country Throughout St. Francisville (225)635-3873 www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com ST. JOSEPH November 17 St. Joseph Arts The Victory Belles $UWV 'U SP )UHH 9HWHUDQV SDWURQV saintjosepharts@gmail.com www.facebook.com/stjoarts VIDALIA November 12 Victory Belles Performance: A Tribute to the Andrews Sisters Vidalia Conference & Convention Center SP (318)757-2707 November 13 Louisiana Country Music Launch Party Riverfront Amphitheatre *DWHV RSHQ SP LQ DGYDQFH DW JDWH (318)336-9934

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NOVEMBER Mississippi Up & Coming!

BROOKHAVEN November 7 & 21 Christmas Open House Throughout Brookhaven DP ² SP (601)833-1411 www.brookhavenchamber.org November 10 /LQFROQ &RXQW\ 9HWHUDQ¡V 'D\ (YHQW Lincoln County Civic Center SP www.brookhavenchamber.com (601)833-1411 November 12 Taste of the Trust Ole Towne Church ² SP )RRG WDVWLQJV OLYH PXVLF VLOHQW DXFWLRQ LQ DGYDQFH DW GRRU (601)757-1963

Throughout October Live Music Concerts 'XOLQJ +DOO www.dulinghall.com Through January 3 MS Museum of Natural Science Wolf to Wolf: The Story of Dogs www.mdwfp.com Through November 8 A Time to Kill New Stage Theatre SP 3ULFHV YDU\ (601)948-3533 www.newstagetheatre.com November 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 Mistletoe Marketplace Junior League of Jackson 0LVVLVVLSSL 7UDGH 0DUW www.mistletoemarketplace.com

JACKSON Visit www.visitjackson.com for more events.

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MCCOMB November 5 Mistletoe & Magic Throughout Pike County 2SHQ XQWLO SP (601)684-2291 / www.pikeinfo.com November 10 Pike County Arts Council presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Sipâ&#x20AC;? Coleman 6WDWH 7KHDWUH SP www.pikeinfo.com November 17 Pike County Arts Council Anaiss St. John: A Tribute to Donna Summer 6WDWH 7KHDWUH SP www.pikeinfo.com

Mississippi Up & Coming! NOVEMBER November 20 0F&RPE *DUGHQ &OXE·V Battle of the Chefs Fernwood Country Club SP (601)248-5985 NATCHEZ Throughout October Live Music Event Calendar www.visitnatchez.org/full-event-calendar/ Through November Special Interest Classes Copiah-Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus (601)446-1103 / emily.edwards@colin.edu November 5 – 7 Angels on the Bluff Cemetery Tour 7LPHV YDU\ www.natchezcitycemetery.com November 5 - 7 38th Natchez Antiques Forum Throughout Natchez 9DULRXV OHFWXUHV HYHQWV (601)443-1261 antiquesforum@bellsouth.net www.natchezpilgrimage.com November 6 – 7 Art Affair Gala & Indoor Art Market Natchez Art Association The Art Center )UDQNOLQ 6W *DOD SP www.natchezartassociation.org November 11 Melrose Free House Tour Tours on the hour (601)446-5790 www.nps.gov/natc./indes.htm November 14 Trinity Merry Market Holiday Bazaar Natchez Convention Center DP ² SP &RRNLHV ZLWK 6DQWD DP ² SP merrymarket@trinitysaints.org

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NOVEMBER Mississippi Up & Coming!

November 14 NACH Run for the Rescues Natchez Bluff Gazebo . 5XQ :DON )XQ 5XQ 3UH UHJLVWUDWLRQ DW WKH HYHQW )XQ 5XQ www.active.com deannetanksley@me.com November 14 Second Saturday Downtown /Main St. ² SP (601)442-2929 November 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22 Natchez Ballet Academy presents The Nutcracker Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center SP &KLOGUHQ VHQLRUV (601)870-8920 / www.natchezballet.com November 21 Nutcracker Mother-Daughter Tea Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center SP XS WR (601)870-8920 / www.natchezballet.com November 27 Book Signing of Yonder Breaks Morning Turning Pages Bookstore DP ² SP (601)442-2299 www.turningpagesbooks.com November 27 6th Annual Turkey Gumbo Cook-off and Lighting of the Christmas Tree Downtown Natchez SP &RRN RII ² SP 7DVWLQJV SP /LJKWLQJ RI &KULVWPDV 7UHH (601)445-0338 www.christmasinnatchez.com November 28 Santa Arrives at The Mall Natchez Mall (601)445-9683 November 29 Dunleith Christmas Brunch & Photos with Santa The Castle DP ² SP (601)446-8500

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Mississippi Up & Coming! NOVEMBER December 3 1DWFKH] *DUGHQ &OXE·V Victorian Luncheon Magnolia Hall DP ² SP (601)443-9065 www.natchezgardenclub.org December 4 Natchez Festival of Music presents Christmas Cabaret Natchez Community Center SP www.natchezfestivalofmusic.com December 5 Christmas Parade Downtown Natchez SP December 6 Library Tour of Homes Throughout Natchez ² SP RU IRU (601)445-8862 / www.armstronglibrary.org

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NOVEMBER Mississippi Up & Coming!

December 6 Everyday Beauty of Elms Court Elms Court 6KDURQ 5LFKDUGVRQ ([KLELW SP (601)445-5431 www.sharonrichardson.net December 6 Natchez Festival of Music presents the Alcorn Choir St. Mary Basilica )UHH SP www.natchezfestivalofmusic.org RIDGELAND Throughout November &UDIWVPHQ路V *XLOG RI 0LVVLVVLSSL 9DULRXV FODVVHV VFKHGXOHG www.craftsmenguildofms.org

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Mississippi Up & Coming! NOVEMBER VICKSBURG Throughout October Live Music Events Calendar www.visitvicksburg.com (click Music) November 6 Classics in the Courtyard SCHF 1RRQ /XQFK 5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG (601)631-2997 November 7 Germanfest Lutheran Church of Messiah SP (601)636-1894 www.lutheranchurchofthemessiah.org November 10, 17, & 24 Storytime at the Library Warren County Public Library DP (601)636-6400

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NOVEMBER Mississippi Up & Coming!

November 11 Vicksburg National Military Park Fee Free Day (601)636-0583 / www.nps.gov/vick November 11 Hangout at the Hangar Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport 1RRQ /XQFK (601)415-1902 November 11 Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony Downtown Vicksburg 5RVH *DUGHQ RQ 0RQURH 6W DP 3DUDGH DP 0HPRULDO FHUHPRQ\ (601)415-7540 November 12 Hit the Bricks Downtown Vicksburg ² SP SP )DVKLRQ VKRZ www.downtownvicksburg.org

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Mississippi Up & Coming! NOVEMBER November 13 3rd Annual Women Empowering Communities Vicksburg City Auditorium DP (601)501-4507 November 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 & 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22 Sherlock Holmes & The Jersey Lily Parkside Playhouse SP SP (601)636-0471 www.vicksburgtheatreguild.com November 14 Tree Lighting Outlets of Vicksburg SP &DUULDJH ULGHV SP /LYH PXVLF (601)636-7434 www.outletsatvicksburg.com November 26 Moonlight Madness Outlets of Vicksburg SP ² 0LGQLJKW www.outletsatvicksburg.com November 28 & 30 Mary Poppins Auditions Vicksburg Theatre Guild SP SP (601)636-0471 www.vicksburtheatreguild.com November 29 Old Fashioned Christmas & Open House Downtown Vicksburg ² SP 3LFV ZLWK 6DQWD DW 7KH 9DOOH\ ² SP www.downtownvicksburg.org November 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 6 V105.5 Caroling Contest Vicksburg Convention Center SP 'HF SP (601)630-2929 / www.vicksburgccevents.com WOODVILLE November 14 STEM & Robotics Competition Wilkinson County Christian Academy (QWULHV RSHQ WR UG ² WK JUDGHUV (601)807-7050

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