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“The Nutcracker” Dec. 9-10, 2 p.m., Dec. 9, 7 p.m., at Jackson Academy (4908 Ridgewood Road). The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet presents the classic holiday story with guest artists Joseph Gatti and Ashley Ellis. $20-$22; call 601853-4508; msmetroballet.com. Cabaret at Duling Hall: “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m., at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The Mississippi Opera presents its annual production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s family-friendly one-act Christmas opera. $20 admission; call 601960-2300; msopera.org. Events at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.) • “Light Has Come: The Angels’ Story” Dec. 16, 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Ballet Magnificat presents the holiday dance program, which depicts the story of the Jesus’ life from the perspective of the angels. $20-$50; balletmagnificat.com.
• “A Christmas Story: The Musical” Dec. 26, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 27, 1 p.m. The musical is an adaptation of the classic 1983 film and follows the story of Ralphie Parker his quest for an official Red Ryder air rifle. $28-$85; jacksonbroadway.com. • Shen Yun Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. The performing arts organization presents a program of storytelling, dance and music sharing elements of traditional Chinese culture. $80-$120; shenyun performingarts.org. • “Dirty Dancing” Jan. 20, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. The musical is an adaptation of the 1987 film starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, and features dance and music from the film. $40-$80; ticketmaster.com. • Riverdance Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. The international Irish dance group presents a program of traditional Irish dance and music. $35-$75; ticketmaster.com.
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• “The Wizard of Oz” Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. The musical is based on the 1939 film and tells the story of Dorothy, the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow. $35-$70; ticketmaster.com. Jackson Indie Music Week: Music Video & Short Film Showcase Jan. 13, 3-5 p.m., at The Reclaimed Miles (140 Wesley Ave.). The showcase features up to 10 video entries. $5 single event, $25 single-day pass, $40 all-event pass; jxnindiemusic.com. Wild & Scenic Film Festival Jan. 20, 1-7 p.m., at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.). Keep Jackson Beautiful hosts the single-day film festival. Free; keepjacksonbeautiful.com. Power APAC Broadway Revue Feb. 1-2, 6:30 p.m., at Power APAC (1120 Riverside Drive). Includes songs from “Aladdin,” “Motown: The Musical” and “Into the Woods.” $2 for students, $4 for adults; jackson.k12.ms.us.
Sports // Stage
Jeanne Robertson Jan. 13, 8 p.m., at City Hall Live (1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon). The humorist and motivational speaker performs. $33-$63; ardenland.net.
BE THE CHANGE Canton-Madison Black & White Ball Dec. 9, 6-11:30 p.m., at Union Station (300 W. Capitol St.). The 15th annual ball is a fundraiser for the Canton-Madison alumni chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Boys & Girls Club of Madison County. Cocktail hour at 6 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m. $50 per person, $400 table for eight; find it on Facebook.
“An Evening with C.S. Lewis” Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., at Belhaven University (1500 Peachtree St.). The play recreates an evening in 1963 with the famed British writer who authored the Narnia Chronicles. $25-$50; itickets.com.
Starry Night Gala Dec. 9, 7 p.m., at St. Anthony Catholic School (1585 Old Mannsdale Road, Madison). Includes live and silent auctions, raffles, food, music from Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster, and more. Proceeds benefit St. Anthony Catholic School. $100 per couple; call 601-607-7054; stanthonyeagles.org.
CONCERTS & FESTIVALS Events at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.) • Street Corner Symphony Christmas Show Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. The a cappella quintet was the runner-up on NBC’s “The Sing Off.” $20 in advance, $25 at the door; ardenland.net.
Tacky Christmas Party Dec. 21, 7-11 p.m., at Lucky Town Brewing Company (1710 Mill St.). The party includes music, cocktails and more. Attendees bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Mississippi Children’s Home. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; eventbrite.com.
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LGBTQ & Ally Resource Fair Jan. 20, 2-5 p.m., at Galleria Event Center (2640 Terry Road). The family-friendly festival highlights local and national businesses and organizations in support of the LGBT community. Free; eventbrite.com.
A Mile of Mississippi Celebration
December 6 - 12, 2017 • jfp.ms
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o coincide with the opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and as a way to celebrate the state’s bicentennial, Team JXN, the Greater Jackson Arts Council, and other organizations and businesses will partner together for the “Mississippi Mile” on Saturday, Dec. 9. The event features Blue Magnolia Film’s project, “Celebrating Storytellers: A Bicentennial Photo Gallery,” one of the largest open-air galleries in the U.S. that will showcase 200 large-scale photographs that highlight cultural and economic revitalization from around the state, along with a QR code to learn more about each photo. Blue Magnolia spent the last three years touring the state and gathering people’s stories for the gallery. Event planner Patty Bolian, who is helping with the event’s coordination, says the goal is to promote and showcase Mississippi talent and products. “We’re basically throwing a huge block party where we are inviting artists and city groups,” she says. She says that along with 22 being a state celebration, it will also be a cel-
The “Mississippi Mile,” part of the state bicentennial celebration, takes place in downtown Jackson along Capitol Street on Saturday, Dec. 9.
ebration of the city, specifically downtown. Participants can expect to see a variety of vendors, artwork and city groups. The Market, which a group of curated artists that display once a month at Highland Village, will participate, and the event will also have vintage cars from all over the state. Restaurants such as Steve’s Downtown Deli and Basil’s will be open for
the event, and the event will have a beer garden and more. The “Mississippi Mile” is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Jackson. President Donald Trump’s appearance in Jackson that day may affect event times. For more information, find Mississippi Mile on Facebook and Instagram. —LaShanda Phillips
Events at Country Club of Jackson (345 St. Andrews Drive) • American Heart Association Heart Ball Jan. 26, 6-11 p.m. The black-tie event is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association and includes live music, food, drinks, auctions and more. $250; call 601-321-1215; email jordan.walker@heart.org. • Bacchus Ball Feb. 10, 6:30-11:30 p.m. The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s Mardi-Gras-themed gala includes with live music from 14 Karat Gold, cocktails, Cajun cuisine, live and silent auctions, and more. $125 per person; call 601-957-7878; email triciaboyd@ msdiabetes.org; msdiabetes.org. Ignite the Night: Mississippi Music Feb. 17, 7-11 p.m., at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Museum Blvd.). The adults-only fundraising event includes food, cocktails, music and special activities. $100; call 601-981-5469; mschildrensmuseum.org. 2018 Cancer League Gala Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m., at The South Warehouse (627 E. Silas Brown St.). Includes music from The Molly Ringwalds, a silent auction, cocktails and more. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s Jackson chapter. $125; find it on Facebook.