THURSDAY 12/20
FRIDAY 12/21
Screen on the Green is at 7 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Rampage Extreme Park’s Christmas party is from 6-10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 12/26 The Kwanzaa Celebration at Farish Street Park is at 3 p.m.
BEST BETS DEC. 19-26, 2012
THURSDAY 12/20
The “Gifts of the Season” Holiday Art Show at The Cedars Historic Home (4145 Old Canton Road) ends today. Open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; call 601-981-9606. … The Christmas Open House is from 6-8 p.m. at Township at Colony Park (1037 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland). Enjoy extended shopping hours, giveaways, music and a visit from Santa. Free; thetownship. com. … Christmas Family Movie Dec. 20, , Families enjoy a Christmas movie and hot chocolate from 4-6 p.m. at Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road, Pearl). Free; call 601-932-2562. … The Third Thursday Art Reception is from 5-8 p.m. at View Gallery (Township at Colony Park, 1107 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 105, Ridgeland). Wine and cheese served. Free; call 601-856-2001; viewgalleryart.com. … Enjoy a cash bar, concessions and the movie “Gremlins” during Screen on the Green at 7 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) in the Art Garden. Free; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org. … circa. Urban Artisan Living (2771 Old Canton Road) is open until 7:30 p.m. for holiday shoppers. Call 601362-8484; circaliving.com. … A Baroque Christmas fea-
11 a.m. on the half-hour. Groups of 10 or more must RSVP. Free; call 601-359-6421. … The Winter Holidays Exhibit at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.) closes today. Open from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free; call 601-576-6800. … The Christmas party at Rampage Extreme Park (931 Highway 80 W.) is from 6-10 p.m. and includes food, music, skateboarding, inline skating and indoor basketball. $6-$20; call 601-653-7267. … Skylar Laine and Southern Halo perform at 7:30 p.m. at Brandon BY LATASHA WILLIS Civic Center (1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon). $15 in adJACKSONFREEPRESS.COM vance, $20 at the door; call 601292-7121 or 800-745-3000; FAX: 601-510-9019 ardenland.net. … Dr. Dee perDAILY UPDATES AT forms during Vicksburg’s Got JFPEVENTS.COM the Blues at 8 p.m. at Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar. Free; call 601-638-1000. … The End of the World Party is at 9 p.m. at Golf World (5124 N. State St.). Performers include DeeJ HollyDaze, Rob Roy, Grande Prize Winner, SubStatik and Monoxide. For ages 18 and up. Must be 21 to drink; BYOB. $10 cover, $5 bottle fee; find “POUR – ‘The End of the World Party’” on Facebook.
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SATURDAY 12/22
FRIDAY 12/21
SUNDAY 12/23
COURTESY DARBY KELLUM
turing the Hattiesburg Chamber Orchestra is at 7:30 p.m. at Bay Street Presbyterian Church (204 Short Bay St., Hattiesburg). $10; call 800-844-8425 or 601-266-5418.
Just for Kids hosts the Christmas Festival from 10 a.m.2 p.m. at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). Children enjoy games, food, prizes, photo shoots, a dance contest, vendors and toy distribution. Free; call 601503-3265; email arnitrahun@yahoo.com. … Esperanza Plantation’s 10th annual Holiday Showcase is at 7 p.m. at Capri-Pix Theatre (3021 N. State St.). Performers include Johnny Bertram and the Golden Bicycles, T.B. Ledford, El Obo, Bear Colony, Questions in Dialect and The Weeks. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All-ages event. $15; email chaney@ esperanzaplantation.com. … Rosco Bandana performs at 9 p.m. at Duling Hall. Cocktails at 8 p.m. $5 in advance, $10 at the door; call 601-292-7121 or 800-745-3000; ardenland.net. … Lacee, Calvin Richardson and Shirley Jones perform at the Pre-Christmas Show at 9 p.m. at B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center (400 Second St., Indianola). Doors open at 8 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door; call 662-887-9539; bbkingmuseum.org.
Rosco Bandana performs at Duling Hall Dec. 22 at 9 p.m.
The Christmas exhibit at the Governor’s Mansion (300 E. Capitol St.) ends today. Guided tours held from 9:30-
The Christmas in Canton Victorian Christmas Festival at Historic Canton Square (Courthouse Square, Can-
Jarekus Singleton gives a Christmas concert at The Penguin Dec. 25 at 8 p.m.
ton) ends today. $3 museums, $1 rides; call 601-859-5816; cantontourism.com.
MONDAY 12/24
Today is the last day for the Holiday Open House at Wolfe Studio (4308 Old Canton Road). Enjoy hot mulled cider and cookies while they last. Free; call 601-366-1844.
TUESDAY 12/25
Jarekus Singleton performs at The Penguin at 9 p.m. $20, $30 couples. … Martin’s hosts the annual Christmas Night Showcase at 10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 12/26
The Farish Street/Main Street Project and Women For Progress host the Kwanzaa Celebration of Umoja (Unity) at 3 p.m. at Farish Street Park (Farish and Hamilton streets). The program includes a kinara lighting, Karamu feast and entertainment. Free; call 601-941-3230 or 202-256-6021. More at jfpevents.com and jfp.ms/musicvenues.
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HURT, Black Oxygen and Storage 24 perform at 7:30 p.m. at Duling Hall. Cocktails at 6 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 601-292-7121 or 800-7453000; ardenland.net.
COURTESY DARNELL JACKSON
WEDNESDAY 12/19
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