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Newsies the Musical August 10 , 11 , 17 & 18 TBD , Meridian Little Theatre Meridian Little Theatre ’ s teen division , Front & Center , will present this moving and energetic musical set in turnof-the-century New York City .
The Queen City Detective Agency Friday , Aug . 16 4-6 p . m ., Meridian Museum of Art Author Snowden Wright will be on hand to read excerpts and sign copies of his latest book , “ The Queen City Detective Agency .”
We Got Soul Friday , Aug . 16 7 p . m ., The Temple Theatre Southern soul concert of the year , featuring TK Soul , West Love , Cecily Wilburn , Derrick the Change Man , P2K and DJ Tech .
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Lorrie Morgan Thursday , Aug . 22 7:30 p . m ., MSU Riley Center Country music legend Lorrie Morgan kicks off the 2024- 2025 season at the MSU Riley Center with her Ruby Anniversary Tour , marking 40 years as a member of Nashville ’ s Grand Ole Opry . |
Full Moon on 5th Friday , Sept . 6 6-9 p . m ., Downtown Meridian Meridian ’ s favorite block party with food vendors , a pop-up art gallery , live painting , children ’ s activities and live entertainment . Located at 5th Street between 23rd & 22nd Avenues . |
Earth ’ s Bounty Festival Saturday , Sept . 7 8 a . m . -noon , Singing Brakeman Park Shop for fresh produce , homemade baked goods , plants and gift items at the first-of-the-month farmer ’ s market in downtown Meridian . |
The South ’ s Most Elusive Artist : Walter Anderson Saturday , Sept . 7 9 a . m . - 5 p . m ., The MAX Opening day for a new exhibit on the work of famed Mississippi artist Walter Anderson . The exhibit , presented by The MAX in conjuction with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art , features 40 pieces of the artist ’ s work . The exhibit runs through Nov . 23 . |
Stained Glass Class Wednesday , Sept . 11 1 p . m ., The MAX Discover the art of stained glass with local artist BJ Hatten . The four-week class is made for beginners and intermediates . Class dates are Sept . 11 , Sept . 18 , Sept . 25 and Oct . 2 . Registration available on The MAX website . |
Brent Funderburk ’ s “ Ecstasy : Walter Anderson ’ s Transcendent Moment ” Thursday , Sept . 12 5:30-6:30 p . m ., The MAX Guided tour of the Walter Anderson exhibit and lecture by Mississippi State University professor and artist Brent Funderburk , a 2024 recipient of the Governor ’ s Arts Award .
Blue Like Jazz Meridian Symphony Orchestra Saturday , Sept . 14 7 p . m ., The MAX The new Sinfonietta Series opens with Blue Like Jazz , a blending of classical elegance with the spirited rhythms of Gershwin ’ s jazz .
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NightMarket Thursday , Sept . 19 5-8 p . m ., The MAX The MAX and Earth ’ s Bounty team up to host NightMarket . Shop for fresh produce , homemade |
baked goods , arts and crafts , and gift items while enjoying live music , children ’ s activities and great food . Free and open to the public .
The War and Treaty Thursday , Sept . 19 7 p . m ., MSU Riley Center Grammy Award-nominated , husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr . and Tanya Trotter bring their show to the stage of the MSU Riley Center .
Babysitter Academy Saturday , Sept . 28 9 a . m . - 3 p . m ., MCM-Meridian Mississippi Children ’ s Museum-Meridian will offer a babysitter academy for teens that will include a CPR and babysitting safety certification course designed by American Safety & Health Institute . Registration available on the MCM-Meridian website .
Opening Night Meridian Symphony Orchestra Saturday , Sept . 28 7 p . m ., MSU Riley Center With the theme “ A Symphony of Joy ,” the 64th season of the Meridian Symphony Association kicks off with music from the classical era in a stunning Bach violin concerto .
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