Our Calendar of Events in the Miss-Lou

 

March 5 - 7 Franklin County’s Bicentennial Celebration


March 5
Roxie
An All American Gathering Opening Ceremony
Band and Choir Concert
Political Speaking
Talent Show, Children’s Games, Hot Dogs, Cokes, Balloons, Popcorn
Grand Fireworks Finale
Downtown 6:00 p.m.
All Events Free

March 6
Joint Festival between Meadville
& Bude
Grand Parade 10:00 a.m.
Meadville
Concerts, tours, pet & art show
Indian Artifact Show in Library
Contact Rhonda 601-384-2359
Sports Team Reunions 
Contact Bart Jones 601-384-7182
Two-mile Fun Run 8:00 a.m. 
Street Dance 4:00 p.m.
Bude
Downtown Flea Market with Food Vendors
Band Concert
Railroad Depot Display
Tours, Car Show, Mule Pull
Franklin County Memorial Hospital Health Fair
American Legion Military Display & Reunion at Legion Hut
Cemetery Tour at Midway Cemetery
National Forest Service History at Franklin County Library
Fishing tournament at Lake Okhissa

March 7
Meadville
Morning Group Service 10:30 a.m.
Franklin County High School Auditorium
All Church Choir
Tom Lester, Ed from Green Acres, Speaker
Old Fashioned Dinner on the Grounds
Bring favorite covered dish or dessert.
Gospel Singing in Franklin County High School Auditorium in the afternoon
All events are free .
Debbie Halford 601-384-7261
Jill Gilbert 601-810-2532
Vendors contact Sandy Hester 601-384-2305.




Through May 29
Downtown Walking Tours
William Johnson House
Natchez, Mississippi
Every Sat. 10:00 a.m.
www.nps.gov/natc
Jennifer Clemetson 601-445-5347

Through May 21
Mont Helena: A Dream Revisited
Mont Helena Home
Rolling Forks, Mississippi
7:00 p.m.
Dates vary through May 1;
May 6-8; May 20-21
Meg Cooper 662-873-6261
megldp@bellsouth.net

Through May 8
Old Master Prints from the
Thrivent Financial Collection
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe, Louisiana
Tues. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission
318-329-2237
www.masurmuseum.org

Through May
Historic Garden Tour
Melrose
Natchez, Mississippi
Every Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Jennifer Clemetson 601-445-5347
www.nps.gov/natc

Through March
Works of Carol Culpepper Smith
Ouachita River Art Gallery
West Monroe, Louisiana
Tues. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
318-322-2380
www.ouachitariverartgallery.com

Throughout March
French Quarter Wine Festival
New Orleans, Louisiana
Activities, times, and admission vary.
504-648-6113
www.frenchquarterwinefestival.com
fqwf@maisondupuy.com

Through March 27
Triumph over Tragedy:
The Great Depression and New Deal Era in North Louisiana
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe, Louisiana
Tues. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Educational activity in conjunction:
March 18, 6:00 p.m.
318-329-2237
www.masurmuseum.org

Through March 14
Jim Henson’s Fantastic World
Mississippi Museum of Art
Jackson, Mississippi
Tues. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults $12; Senior Adults $10;
Students $6; Children 5 and under/free
601-960-1515

March 2
Free Tax Assistance
Vidalia Library
Vidalia, Louisiana
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Misty Chevallier 318-757-2707
mchevall@state.lib.la.us

March 2
The Hobbit
Manship Theatre
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
7:30 p.m.
$18 - $25
225-344-0334
www.manshiptheatre.org

March 2 - 9
Taste of Mississippi
Highland Village
Jackson, Mississippi
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
601-353-2759
www.atasteofms.org

March 5
Featured Artists:
Tim McCary & Barbara Kaiser
ArtsNatchez Gallery
Natchez, Mississippi
Reception 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
601-442-0043
www.artsnatchez.org

March 5
The Wideman Piano Competition
Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi
7:30 p.m.
$15
601-974-1422
www.millsaps.edu/pfrmarts/widemannew

March 5 - April 3
Historic Natchez Tableaux:
Scenes of Natchez Past
City Auditorium
Natchez, Mississippi
Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 8:00 p.m.
601-446-6631
www.natchezpilgrimage.com

March 5 - April 3
Southern Road to Freedom
Holy Family Catholic Church
Natchez, Mississippi
Tues., Thurs., Sat. 8:00 p.m.
$15
601-446-6631
www.natchezpilgrimage.com

March 5 - 6
Monster Jam Monster Truck Racing
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Fri. - 7:30 p.m.
Sat. - 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
13 & over: $29.00 / $22.00 
- Advance Sales
12 & under: $29.00 / $13.00 
- Advance Sales
All tickets $2.00 more on day of event
www.mscoastcolisuem.com

March 6
An Evening with Groucho
Manship Theatre
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
8:00 p.m.
$35 - $45
225-344-0334
www.manshiptheatre.org

March 6
Red Stick Farmer’s Market
Main Street Market
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
225-267-5060
www.redstickfarmersmarket.org

March 6
Children’s Drop-in Activities
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe, Louisiana
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
318-329-2237
www.masurmuseum.org

March 6
Run Thru History
Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg, Mississippi
8:30 a.m.
$25 for 10K & 5K
$12 for 1K
601-638-1071
www.runthruhistory.org

March 6 - April 11
Southern Exposure
Natchez Little Theatre
Natchez, Mississippi
Sat., Sun., Tue., Thurs. - 8:00 p.m.
Sun., April 11 - 2:00 p.m.
$15
Layne Taylor 601-442-2233
www.natchezlittletheatre.org

March 6 - April 11
Spring Pilgrimage Tour of Homes
Natchez, Mississippi
Tour times and ticket prices vary.
601-446-6631
www.natchezpilgrimage.com

March 7
Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet
Alice in Wonderland
Thalia Mara Hall
Jackson, Mississippi
2:00 p.m.
$13 - $25
info@msmetroballet.com
www.msmetroballet.com

March 9
Free Tax Assistance
Ferriday Library
Ferriday, Louisiana
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Misty Chevallier 318-757-2707
mchevall@state.lib.la.us

March 9
Wynton Marsalis
Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Baton Rouge River Center Theatre
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
8:00 p.m.
$42 - $65
225-389-3030
www.brrivercenter.com

March 10
Educational Activities in conjunction with Exhibition: Doyle Jeter Gallery Tour
Masur Museum of Art
Monroe, Louisiana
6:00 p.m.
318-329-2237
www.masurmuseum.org

March 11
Showing of “God’s Architects”
Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium
Vicksburg, Mississippi
6:00 p.m.
Admission is free
info@southernculture.org
601-631-2997

March 11 - 14
Annual Lagniappe Dulcimer Fete
Port Allen Community Center
West Baton Rouge Museum
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Event time varies
Admission is free
Peter Payne 225-223-2361
www.lagniappedulcimer.org

March 11 - April 5
Tapestry: The Pilgrimage to Vicksburg
Vicksburg, Mississippi
800-221-3536
www.vicksburgbedandbreakfast.com
www.visitvicksburg.com

March 12 - 13
Magnolia Memories
Magnolia Cemetery
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$25 for members
$35 for non-members
225-387-2464

March 12 - 14
Hattiesburg Garden & Patio Show
Lake Terrace Convention Center
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Fri. and Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults $8; Children 10 and under/ free
601-919-8111
www.msnla.org

March 12 - 28
Camelot
Baton Rouge Little Theater
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Thurs. - Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:00 p.m.; Sat., March 20 2:00 p.m.
$25
225-924-6496
www.brlt.org

March 13
10th Annual Bloomin’ on the Bricks
Downtown Nachitoches, Louisiana
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., $3
318-352-2746

March 13
Easter Egg Hunt
Rosedown Plantation
St. Francisville, Louisiana
1:00 p.m.
225-635-3332
www.crt.state.la.us/parks

March 13
Mississippi Boys & Girls Fishing
Tournament
John C. Stennis Boat Ramp
Columbus, Mississippi
662-328-4164

March 13
Nature Saturday
Audubon State Historic Site
St. Francisville, Louisiana
Animal Discovery
10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Guided Nature Walk
1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Admission fee charged
225-635-3739
tourism@stfrancisville.us

March 13
Wire & Beaded Jewelry Workshop
Priest House/Lawyers Lodge
205 Canal Street
Natchez, Mississippi
$25.00 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
brendahicks48@hotmail.com

March 14
“Colonial St. Francisville”
Audubon State Historic Site
St. Francisville, Louisiana
12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Admission fee charged
225-635-3739
tourism@stfrancisville.us

March 15 - April 6
Natchez in Art High School Art Contest
Priests House/Lawyers Lodge
Natchez Art Association
205 Canal Street
Natchez, Mississippi
Grades 9 - 12
brendahicks48@hotmail.com

March 16
Natchez Regional Medical Center & Mississippi Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Community Education Program for Patients & Caregivers
Natchez Regional Medical Center
Natchez, Mississippi
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
601-443-2534

March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Krewe of Killarney
Natchez, Mississippi
Main Street at Memorial Park
5:30 p.m.

March 19 - 21
Jackson Garden & Patio Show
Mississippi Trade Mart
Jackson, Mississippi
Fri. and Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults $8; Children 10 and under/free
601-919-8111
www.msnla.org

March 19 - 21
Audubon Pilgrimage
St. Francisville, Louisiana
Fri. and Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
225-635-6330
tourism@stfrancisville.us
www.audubonpilgrimage.info

March 20
Mal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade & Festival
Downtown Jackson, Mississippi
601-984-1972
www.halandmals.com

March 20
Lost Arts Saturdays
Rosedown Plantation
St. Francisville, Louisiana
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
225-635-3332
www.crt.state.la.us/parks

March 22
“Fun & Flavor” Cooking Class
McComb Electric
McComb, Mississippi
$65
6:00 p.m.
tickets@mccombelectric.com

March 22 - 31
Annual Azalea Festival
Pike County, Mississippi
Times and admission vary.
601-684-2291
tmenard@pikeinfo.com
www.pikeinfo.com

March 24 - 28
Tennessee Williams:
New Orleans Literary Festival
New Orleans, Louisiana
Various activities, times, admissions
504-581-1144
www.tennesseewilliams.net

March 25 - 27
Spring Market
Jackson Convention Complex
Jackson, Mississippi
Thurs. and Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1-day pass $8; 3-day pass $12
www.springmarketshow.com

March 26 - 27
Big River Classics
11th Annual Show & Shine
Vicksburg, Mississippi
www.bigriverclassics.com

March 26 - 28
45th Jackson Assembly
Antiques Festival and Tour
Downtown Jackson, Louisiana
225-634-7155
www.felicianatourism.org

March 27
Bravo V: Mahler’s Symphony No. 2
The Resurrection
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
Thalia Mara Hall
Jackson, Mississippi
7:30 p.m.
Ticket prices range
601-960-1565
www.msorchestra.com

March 27
The Chamber Music Series
Grace Episcopal Church
St. Francisville, Louisiana
8:00 p.m.
$20
Under 18, accompanied by adult/free
225-383-0500
tourism@stfrancisville.us

March 27
Kinetic Mobile Workshop
Carolyn Weir with Skysetter Designs
Priests House/Lawyers Lodge
Natchez Art Association
205 Canal Street
Natchez, Mississippi
$25.00 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
brendahicks48@hotmail.com

March 27
River City Heart Walk
Rainbow Event Center
Vicksburg, Mississippi
8:30 a.m.
Gay Smith 662-455-5343
www.rivercityheartwalk.kintera.org

March 31
AARP Defensive Driving Course
Vidalia Library
Vidalia, Louisiana
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
To register: 318-757-5043
Misty Chevallier 318-757-2707
mchevall@state.lib.la.us

April 3
Three Days Grace with Chevelle and Adilitas Way
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
$43 General Admission
www.mscoastcolisuem.com

April 3
Scottish Heritage Festival
Rosedown Plantation
St. Francisville, Louisiana
10:00 a.m.
225-635-3332

April 6, 7, 9, 10, 11
Songs of the South
New Covenant Presbyterian Church
Natchez, Mississippi
8:00 p.m.
$15
601-446-6631
www.natchezpilgrimage.com

April 9 - 11
Ballet Magnificat! Spring Concert Series
Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center
Jackson, Mississippi
Fri. & Sat. 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 3:00 p.m.
$10 - $30
601-977-1001
www.balletmagnificat.com

April 10
Mississippi Symphony ~ Chamber IV:
Chamber in the Chapel
Tougaloo College
Jackson, Mississippi
7:30 p.m.

April 10 - 11
Beauty and the Beast
Baton Rouge River Center Theater
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
7:30 p.m.
$29 - $59
225-389-3030
www.brrivercenter.com

April 15 - 18
MS Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival
www.mscoastcolisuem.com

April 22 - 25
MS Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival
www.mscoastcolisuem.com

April 27 & 28
Cats
Thalia Mara Hall
Jackson, Mississippi
www.kesslerbroadway.com
601-981-1847

Be sure to confirm details of the events should changes have occurred since events were submited.

** To submit your event, email info@bluffsbayous.com or fax 601-442-6842 by the tenth of the month prior to publication.