Performances by Steve Azar , left , and violin / hip-hop artist John Uzodinma are among upcoming events planned in Meridian .
Saturday , Feb . 10 SERA Meridian Open Rodeo Southeastern Rodeo Productions Inc . presents the Sixth Annual Southeastern Rodeo Association Meridian Open Rodeo . A family friendly event , the rodeo will feature bronco riding , cattle roping , barrel racing and bull riding . Performing live at the rodeo will be R & B / soul singer and songwriter J ’ Cenae . Tickets are $ 20 in advance and $ 25 at the gate . Tickets are available at Sam ’ s Fashions , Aura 5 , Hair Queen Beauty Supply and online at Ticketspice . com . Doors open at 3:30 p . m .; Showtime at 5 p . m . Lauderdale County Agri Center , serodeo . com 1022 Highway 19 South , Meridian | 334-538-7855
Saturday-Sunday , Feb . 10-11 ‘ Rodgers & Hammerstein ’ s Cinderella ’ Youth Edition Meridian Community College ’ s Arts & Lettes Series , through its Stage 2 and Take One programs , brings the timeless enchantment of the classic Cinderella fairy tale to the stage of the McCain Theater . Adapted for the stage with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity , the youth edition retains all the beloved songs and familiar characters within a more family-friendly time frame . Tickets are $ 10 for adults , $ 5 for children and non-MCC students , and free for MCC students . 3 p . m . Saturday-Sunday , McCain Theater , MCC Campus 910 Highway 19 North , Meridianse | 601-484-8640 or 601-616-2051 | merididancc . edu
Thursday , Feb . 22 Live at The MAX : Steve Azar Discover a night of music , culinary delights and an exclusive meet & greet for MAX Members when Delta native Steve Azar brings his unique blend of blues , rock and country to the stage of the museum . Azar is a songwriter , recording artist and music producer with seven critically acclaimed albums under his belt . His concert will be complemented by hors d ’ oeuvres crafted by Chef David Crews . Cost is $ 100 for members and $ 125 for non-members . A members-only Meet & Greet will be held from 5:30-6 p . m . 6:30 - 7:30 p . m . Doors open at 6 p . m . Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience 2155 Front Street , Meridian | 601.581.1550 | msarts . org
Thursday-Sunday , Feb . 22-25 ‘ The Complete Works of William Shakespeare ( Abridged ) [ Revised ] ( Again )’ Meridian Little Theatre brings to the stage all of Shakespeare ’ s 37 plays in 97 minutes . Three madcap men in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare ’ s comedies , histories and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter . Tickets are $ 24 for adults , $ 22 for senior citizens and military , and $ 18 for youth . 7 p . m . Thursday-Saturday ; 2 p . m . Sunday Meridian Little Theatre 4334 Highway 39 North , Meridian |( 601 ) 482-6371 |
Saturday , Feb . 24 Meridian Downtown History Walk The Downtown History Walk offers a brief history of the Queen City through storytellers dressed in period costumes . The walk is presented by the Rose Hill Company of Players . Participants meet at Dumont Plaza , the event ’ s starting point , to pick up a map of the stories featured and begin the walk . The route loops between Meridian City Hall and the old Lauderdale County Courthouse . Noon until 4 p . m ., Downtown Meridian
Saturday , Feb . 24 Distinguished Young Women of Lauderdale County Meridian Community College ’ s Arts & Letters Series will partner with DYW of Lauderdale County to present this year ’ s scholarship program . Tickets are $ 15 for adults and $ 10 for children . Doors open 30 minutes prior to the program . 7 p . m . McCain Theater , MCC Campus 910 Highway 19 North , Meridian | 601-484-8640 or 601-616-2051 | merididancc . edu www . meridianstar . com
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