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F E AT U R E S Gone Catchin’ ............................................ 32-38 Cotton Harvest .......................................... 42-45
F AV O R I T E S Events Louisiana Up & Coming .....................................................................................46-48 Mississippi Up & Coming .................................................................................... 50-57
G’s Fare Mountain to Table .............................................................................................. 12-15
Gone Catchin’ pages 32-38
Legal Notes Service Dogs ............................................................................................................25
Southern Sampler Coming on Fall ........................................................................................................58
The Social Scene ACCS 41st Beauty Pageant ........................................................................................9 Ritz on the River ................................................................................................ 10-11 Grand Opening for The Aspen ................................................................................ 17 Retirement Party for Judge Owens ......................................................................... 19 DAR Coastal Plains District Summer Workshop....................................................22 Farewell Party for Burns .........................................................................................23 Ramsey Celebrates Ninety-Nine ..............................................................................24
Mountain to Table page 12-15
Girls’ Cruise .............................................................................................................28
ON THE COVER
After Hours at Georgia Blue Bakery.......................................................................29
Whether spending the days fishing the lakes and bayous or hunting in the quiet woods around you, the outdoors is a place to not only spend your free time but also find peace. Photography and artistic design by T.G. McCary
World-wide Recognition for Oak Hill Bed & Breakfast ..........................................40
The Wedding Scene Swindell / Burns Engagement ................................................................................ 16
Writer’s Block It’s a Man Thing ...................................................................................................... 18
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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 Tim McCary
Cheryl Rinehart Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF
Jennie Guido
Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions CONTRIBUTORS
Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III
Becky Junkin
Jennifer J. Whittier
Alma Womack
Cheryl Rinehart
Jean Biglane
Jennie Guido
Jan Ratcliff
Anita Schilling
Tim McCary
Lisa Adams Whittington
Donna Sessions
Jennifer J. Whittier
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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS
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ACCS 41st Beauty Pageant dams County Christian School, in Natchez, Mississippi, held its 41st annual Beauty Pageant on April 29, 2017. The twenty participants, representing girls in grades nine through twelve, were judged by three representatives of the Mississippi Association of Pageant Judges in categories of interview, dress, poise, and overall appearance. Elizabeth Jewel King, daughter of Stephanie and David King of Natchez, Mississippi, was crowned ACCS Most Beautiful.
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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS
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Ritz on the River itz on the River was held in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on Thursday, July 13, 2017, celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Vicksburg Convention Center. This year’s theme was the Roaring Twenties. Guests enjoyed dinner by Palmertree Catering and danced the night away to the sounds of The Downtown Band from Nashville, Tennessee.
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12 Thomas Murray and Joyce Beacham with Gloria and Willie Thomas 13 John and Betty Kamman with Ann and Jimmy Vessell 14 Back—Bill Ford and Larry Avery; Front—Don Antoine, Linda Antoine, and John Martin
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G’S FARE
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Ramsey and Mamie Sandel with Hartman, Weezie, and Jerry Junkin take time for a photo while hiking on the Spring Creek Nature Trail near Hot Springs.
Weezie Junkin and Ramsey Sandel enjoying the overlook from the family’s log cabin while hiking in Tennessee.
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:LWK WKLV RQH H[FHSWLRQ , KDYHQ¡W HDWHQ PHDW LQ VL[WHHQ \HDUV +RZHYHU WKHVH ULEV are fabulous and worth every bite. It is a little bit longer of a process; but, believe me, it is worth it. The recipe was found on myrecipes.com.
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CAMP STEW 3 slices bacon 5 pounds ground chuck 3 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 3 16-ounce cans sliced potatoes 1 16-ounce can carrots 1 16-ounce can whole kernel corn 1 pound cheddar cheese, grated Salt and pepper to taste (or Tony’s Seasoning) Fritos 1 pinch dirt (optional, of course) Cook bacon in pan. Add ground chuck and brown. Drain grease well. Add tomato sauce, stirring well. Next, add all vegetables. Heat thoroughly. Finally, place cheese on top, allowing it to melt. Serve hot over Fritos.
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4 -pound racks of beef ribs—back ribs (center-cut) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 cup sorghum syrup 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper Rinse and pat ribs dry. Remove thin membrane from back of ribs by slicing PU[V P[ HUK W\SSPUN P[ VɈ :[PY [VNL[OLY Z\NHY and next six ingredients. Massage sugar mixture into rib meat, covering all sides. Wrap ribs tightly with plastic wrap, and place in zip-top plastic freezer bags; seal and chill for twelve hours. Bring sorghum and next two ingredients to a boil in a three-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, six to seven minutes or until mixture is reduced by half. Cool completely or about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Place lightly greased wire racks in two aluminum-foil-lined 15x10� jelly-roll pans. Remove plastic wrap from ribs, and place ribs on wire racks. Cover with aluminum foil to seal. Bake for two hours. Remove foil, and bake three more hours or until meat begins to pull away from bones, basting with sorghum mixture every thirty minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees, and bake ten more minutes or until ribs are browned.
These beans are delicious. I added more cider than called for and actually cooked it longer. I got this recipe from the October 2012 6RXWKHUQ /LYLQJ that focused on sorghum recipes.
CIDER BEANS 1 tablespoon dry mustard 3 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted 6 tablespoons sorghum syrup 3 cups fresh apple cider 1 teaspoon salt 8 ounces thinly sliced salt pork Hot water 2 small yellow onions, peeled Place pinto beans in a large bowl. Cover with cold water three inches above beans; cover and let soak for twelve hours. Drain beans, and transfer to a Dutch oven. Add apple cider; bring to a boil over medium heat. Gently boil uncovered, and stir occasionally for thirty minutes. Remove from heat; drain, reserving liquid. Layer four ounces of the thinly sliced salt pork in a two-quart Dutch oven. Spoon beans over salt pork; bury onions in beans. Cook dry mustard, sorghum syrup, and salt over medium heat, stirring often, for three minutes or until mustard and salt dissolve. Pour mixture over beans; top with four more ounces of thinly sliced salt pork. Add reserved bean liquid and, if necessary, hot water to cover. Bake, covered, at 300 degrees for three hours, adding hot water as needed. Bake two more hours or until beans are tender.
This is so good and does well on any sandwich. I found this recipe in the same 6RXWKHUQ /LYLQJ as above.
BACON MARMALADE 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 16-ounce package thick hickory-smoked bacon slices, diced 1 bay leaf 1 cup sorghum syrup Kosher salt and cracked pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, about four minutes or until just dark golden brown; drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean; return bacon to skillet. Add sorghum; cook, stirring constantly, about one minute. Add vinegar; cook, stirring often, HIV\[ LPNO[ TPU\[LZ VY \U[PS SPX\PK PZ YLK\JLK I` OHSM (KK IYV[O HUK IH` SLHM" JVVR MVY Ă„]L TPU\[LZ VY \U[PS ZSPNO[S` [OPJRLULK (KK ZLHZVUings. Cool for 30 minutes.
No family outing is complete without V¡PRUHV :H GURS PRUH PDUVKPDOORZV LQ WKH ÀUH WKDQ DFWXDOO\ HQG XS RQ WKH FUDFNer, but the kids have a wonderful time. This requires adult supervision regardless of the age, but the memories are well worth it. This particular recipe came from allrecipes.com.
S’MORES 1 large marshmallow 1 graham cracker 1 1.5-ounce chocolate candy bar Heat the marshmallow over an open ÅHTL \U[PS P[ ILNPUZ [V IYV^U HUK TLS[ Break the graham cracker in half. Sandwich the chocolate between the cracker and the hot marshmallow. Allow the marshmallow to cool a moment before eating.
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SwindelljBurns engagement september 30, 2017 • Nashville, tennessee Photograph by Bernadette Ruby of Nashville r. and Mrs. Dan Swindell announce the engagement of their daughter, Carly Alise Swindell, to Peter T. Burns III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Burns of Natchez, Mississippi. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hume-Fogg High School in Nashville, Tennessee, and Miami University in Ohio. A ceramicist and painter, she is employed as a multi-media designer at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swindell, Ms. Cheryl Taylor, and the late Mr. William J. Barrett. A graduate of Cathedral High School in Natchez and Appalachian State University in North Carolina, the groom-to-be is a farmer at Bells Bend Farms in Nashville. He is the grandson of James W. Overton, the late Mrs. Bethany L. Overton, the late Mr. Waldo Lambdin, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burns, Sr., all of Natchez. The wedding will be held at The Old School in Nashville, Tennessee, at 4:30 in the afternoon on September 30, 2017, with the reception to follow.
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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS
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Grand Opening for The Aspen n Thursday, July 20, 2017, a ribbon cutting and grand opening reception were held at The Aspen, an assisted-living facility in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Chamber of Commerce representatives there hosted community members, residents, and potential residents with a spread catered by The Aspen’s in-house chef; and members of the staff conducted tours of the area.
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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS
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Retirement Party for Judge Owens n June 17, 2017, the Honorable Windell Richard Owens was honored with a retirement party at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Denise and Bill Mounger, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Judge Owens recently retired as Administrative Law Judge with the Social Security Administration after twenty-one years of service. Guests enjoyed poached salmon, boiled shrimp, pork roast, Vicksburg tomato sandwiches, shrimp and crab dips, and an array of other appetizers and desserts. Dr. Who and the Blues Experience played music for the event.
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THE social SCENE SUMMIT, MS
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DAR Coastal Plains District Summer Workshop he Mississippi State Society of Daughters of the American Revolution held the 2017 Coastal Plains District Summer Workshop at the beautiful campus of Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit, Mississippi. Cynthia Cleveland McNamara, MSSDAR State Regent, welcomed over one hundred members in attendance and introduced MSSDAR State Officers. The workshop focus was on education and patriotic service. As part of this focus, school supplies were collected from members to be donated to area public schools. Workshop Hostess Chapters of the Coastal Plains District were Amite River, Chloe Holt, Harmon Runnels, Jackson Military Road, Judith Robinson, and Ole Brook.
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Farewell Party for Burns riends, family, and colleagues gathered Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at the home of Genny Harrison in Natchez, Mississippi, to say farewell to Lauren Burns, who will be moving to Lafayette, Louisiana, to begin a new phase in her banking career. Because she is involved in many facets of Natchez community life, Burns’s departure will certainly be felt by her community, friends, and professional associates.
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Ramsey Celebrates Ninety-Nine auline (Polly) Ramsey celebrated her ninety-ninth birthday surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at her home in Natchez, Mississippi. Born in 1919 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Ramsey remembers the depression, World War II, and many world events. She taught sixth grade in Jackson and Hancock counties and was married to Dr. B. L. Ramsey of Bay St. Louis. Following Hurricane Katrina, she relocated to Natchez where she had childhood friends. She became very involved with Jefferson Street United Methodist Church and has made “church family friends,” as well. Her birthday party was hosted by her niece and nephew, Dr. Colleen May of Alexandria, Louisiana, and Dr. James May of Shreveport, Louisiana. The birthday cake was decorated to depict highlights of her life: the beach, magnolias, Belhaven Mortar Board, and teacher supplies.
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Girls’ Cruise n July 22, 2017, eight “girls” set out on a cruise adventure aboard the Carnival Cruise ship Triumph. Their fiveday adventure included sun, dining, and margaritas. This group of ladies from Natchez, Mississippi, frequently enjoys all types of fun!
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After Hours at Georgia Blue Bakery n the third Thursday of August, the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce hosted for its Young Professionals group an afterhours event at Georgia Blue Bakery in downtown Brookhaven, Mississippi. Guests enjoyed a night of delicious fare, drinks, and live music.
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World-wide Recognition for Oak Hill Bed & Breakfast oug Mauro and Donald McGlynn, owners of Oak Hill Bed & Breakfast in Natchez, Mississippi, were recognized for having one of the best Bed & Breakfast venues in the world. Buzz Feed’s list of “13 of the Most Amazing Bed & Breakfast in the World” includes Bed & Breakfast establishments from Amsterdam, England, California, Rio de Janeiro, Cambodia, Dublin, and several states in the United States. Oak Hill is number 6 on the list. Congratulations to Mauro and McGlynn and their outstanding Bed & Breakfast! www.buzzfeed.com www.historicoakhill.com
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SEPTEMBER Louisiana Up & Coming!
DID YOU KNOW? September 4 is Labor Day. September 22 is the ÄYZ[ KH` VM (\[\TU. September 27 is 5H[PVUHS /\U[PUN -PZOPUN +H`.
louisianatravel.com BATON ROUGE Throughout September visitbatonrouge.org lsumoa.org September 8, 15, 22, & 29 Live After 5: Free Concert Series Repentance Park Downtown Baton Rouge
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deltabk.com NATCHEZ 173 Hwy 61 South Natchez, MS 39120
VIDALIA 1617 Carter Street Vidalia, LA 71373
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FERRIDAY 302 Louisiana Ave Ferriday, LA 71334
TALLULAH 401 South Cedar Tallulah, LA 71282
LAKE PROVIDENCE 401 Lake Street Lake Providence, LA 71254
Louisiana Up & Coming! SEPTEMBER September 14 – 24 Footloose the Musical Theatre Baton Rouge Young actors / 7:30 pm & 2 pm theatrebr.org
September 22 – October 8 To Kill a Mockingbird Theatre Baton Rouge 7:30 pm & 2 pm theatrebr.org FERRIDAY September 9 Ronnie Cox & Friends Show featuring Avery Michaels & Exit 209 Band Arcade Theatre 7 pm / Individual: $15 / Couple: $25 (318)757-9999 / deltamusicmuseum.com September 23 The Gene King Country Opry featuring Jodi Miller Arcade Theatre 7 pm / $10 (318)757-9999 / deltamusicmuseum.com September 30 The Sam Bailey Gospel Show featuring Southern Revelation Arcade Theatre 6 pm / $10 (318)757-9999 / deltamusicmuseum.com NEW ORLEANS Throughout September neworleansonline.com neworleanscvb.com September 29 – October 1 Treme Fall Festival St. Augustine Church Yard Music, Visual & Performing Arts, and Food Free Faubourgtrene.vixsite.com
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SEPTEMBER Louisiana Up & Coming! PORT ALLEN Throughout September westbatonrougemuseum.com ST. FRANCISVILLE Throughout September westfelicianahistoricalsociety.org stfrancisville.us September 8 Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration Throughout St. Francisville 7 am – 3 pm / Free (800)488-6502 / (225)635-6502 September 16 Community Market Day Parker Park 9 am – 1 pm / Music: 10 am – Noon October 20 – 21 Southern Garden Symposium Throughout St. Francisville Morning & Afternoon Workshops / Gala, Silent Auction, & Afternoon Tea Pre-Register: October 13 (225)635-3738 southerngardensymposium.org VIDALIA Throughout September cityofvidalia.com
Every Wednesday )DUPHU·V 0DUNHW Old Courthouse September 21 & 28 Unsung Heros of WWII: Discussions with Georgiann Potts Vidalia Library 6 – 8 pm concordialibrary.org
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SEPTEMBER Mississippi Up & Coming! visitmississippi.org BROOKHAVEN Throughout September facebook.com/VisitBrookhavenMS visitbrookhavenms.com September 13 BRAG Workshop Brookhaven Library Vernon Room / 1st Floor 9 am – 5 pm lif.lib.ms.us Facebook: Brookhaven Regional ARTS GUILD October 6 – 7 43rd Ole Brook Festival Downtown Brookhaven Car Show, 5K Run, Kid Zone, Live Entertainment, Retail & Food Vendors (601)833-1411 / visitbrookhavenms.com
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Mississippi Up & Coming! SEPTEMBER JACKSON Throughout September dulinghall.com msmuseumart.org visitjackson.com September 12 – 24 And Then There Were None New Stage Theatre 7:30 pm & 2 pm newstagetheatre.com
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September 21 The Avett Brothers Thalia Mara Hall 7:30 pm WLFNHWÁ\ FRP September 23 International Gumbo Festival Smith Park / Downtown Jackson 8 pm / Advance: $10 / Gate: $15 Music, Food, & Drink jacksongumbo.com
September 26 3HSSD 3LJ /LYH 3HSSD 3LJ·V 6XUSULVH Thalia Mara Hall 6 pm ticketmaster.evyy.net September 30 0RPPD·V %R\ Thalia Mara Hall WLFNHWÁ\ FRP
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SEPTEMBER Mississippi Up & Coming! MAGNOLIA Throughout September magnoliachamberofcommerce.com MCCOMB Throughout September pikeinfo.com
Every Thursday McComb Farmers Market 113 N. Railroad Blvd. 8 am - 1 pm (601)684-8599 September 13 Friends of Pike County /LEUDU\·V 0HHWLQJ McComb Library Meeting Room 1 - 2 pm Facebook: pawlibrarysystem September 28 7RDVW 7DLOV %HQHÀW Icehouse Courtyard Silent Auction, Drinks, & Music 6 pm / $15 Facebook.com/PALS-Rescue-Inc October 6 Pike County Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Golf Tournament Fernwood Country Club Shawn Lowery / (601)684-2291
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Mississippi Up & Coming! SEPTEMBER MEADVILLE Throughout September meadvillems.com
October 28 Homochitto River Festival Downtown Meadville HanaLena Band / Wild Game Cook Off 5K Run: 8 am / $25 Pet Parade: 2 – 4 pm / Courtyard Lawn Trunk-r-Treat: 4:30 pm Music, Crafts, & Rides Facebook: Homochitto-River-Festival NATCHEZ Throughout September Live Music Event Calendar visitnatchez.org/full-event-calendar Throughout September visitnatchez.org September 13 – 15 Plein Air with Phil Sandusky Edgewood Planation Retreat 9 am – 4 pm (601)870-7717 / natchezartassociation.org September 22 – October 9 Fall Pilgrimage Throughout Natchez Morning & Afternoon Tours Evening & Special Events natchezpilgrimage.com September 22 – October 8 0LVVLVVLSSL 0HGLFLQH 6KRZ Natchez Little Theatre 7:30 pm & 2 pm natchezlittletheatre.org September 28 Cathedral Fall Festival 4-Man Scramble Beau Pré Country Club Lunch: 11 am / Tee time: 1 pm Team: $400 / Individual: $100 Matthew Hall: (601)597-9112
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SEPTEMBER Mississippi Up & Coming! September 30 Paw Print Ornaments Natchez Veterinary Clinic 404 Liberty Road 8 am - Noon (601)445-5271 September 30 - October 1 Cathedral Fall Festival Cathedral School 701 MLK Street Family Fun & Games / Adult Night / Rib & Turkey Dinners cathedralgreenwave.com October 8 - 31 Second Annual Pumpkin Patch Magnolia Hall 215 South Pearl Street Open daily: 3 - 6 pm (601)443-9065 OSYKA October 7 – 8 37th Fall Fest Railroad Avenue 8 am – 5 pm / Free Color Fun Run & Walk: 8:30 am – Noon (601)542-5994 / (601) 395-0188 Facebook.com/Osyka-Civic-Club PORT GIBSON September 1 - 30 Haunted Historical Tours Begin @ Port Gibson Chamber of Commerce 7 pm / $20 Mon. - Fri. & $30 Sat. (601)437-4351 or (601)715-7214 RIDGELAND Throughout September ridgelandms.org September 25 Ride for Kids The Township @ Colony Park %HQHÀW 3HGLDWULF %UDLQ 7XPRU )RXQGDWLRQ 11:30 am & 1 pm / $50 (832)570-9578 / rideforkids.org/mississippi
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Mississippi Up & Coming! SEPTEMBER SUMMIT Throughout September pikeinfo.com October 14 Summit Fall Festival Downtown Summit Music, Food, Arts, & Crafts 8 am – 4 pm Facebook: Town of Summit Mississippi Fall Festival VICKSBURG Throughout September southernculture.org visitvicksburg.com vicksburgartassociation.org tarawildlife.com September 9 Mad Scientist 5 K Run/Walk The Castle Club Engineer Research & Development Center 8 am (601)634-3718 / (601) 634-3706 mad-scientist-run@usace.army.mil September 10 Daddy Daughter Princess Ball Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation 5 pm / $25 for two & $10 additional child (601)631-2997 / southernculture.org September 15 Vicksburg Art Association Fall Kick Off Party Firehouse Gallery 7 – 9 pm (601)638-9221 vicksburgartassociation.org September 16 Strand Cinema: 7R\ *XQ Strand Theatre 7 pm (601)529-7252 September 23 Vintage Motorcycle Show Corner of Grove & Washington St. (601)831-2079
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SEPTEMBER Mississippi Up & Coming! September 23 United Way True Color Run Downtown Vicksburg (601)636-1733 unitedwayvicksburg.org/run September 26 Know Your Roots: Community Night at the Heritage Demonstration Garden Warren County Master Gardeners/MSU Extension Vicksburg National Military Park Garden tours, storytelling, period music and games 4 – 6 pm / Free (601)636-5442 September 29 – 30 Night at the Museum Old Courthouse Museum 5 pm (601)636-0741 / oldcourthouse.org
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September 30 – October 1 Vicksburg Preservation Weekend Throughout Vicksburg Tours, Ballet, Choir, Orchestra Performances, Dinner, and Receptions Facebook.com/events September 30 Bricks & Spokes Downtown Vicksburg @ Washington St. 8 am / 10, 30, & 50-mile ride (601)634 – 4527 / kimh@vicksburg.org WASHINGTON September 15 – 16 2nd Annual Reveille! Bicentennial Bash Historic Jefferson College BBQ, Music, Native American Dancing Lectures & House Tours: $25 on 9/16 9/15: 6 pm / 9/16: 10 am (601)442-2901 Facebook: Historic Jefferson College (HJC)
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Mississippi Up & Coming! SEPTEMBER WESSON Throughout September Facebook: Wesson Chamber September 16 Headlights and Tailpipes Car Show Downtown Wesson 9 am - 2 pm (601)643-5000 WOODVILLE Throughout September townofwoodville.org Facebook: Woodville/Wilkinson County Main Street Association
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