Thursday , Feb . 29 Untuxed : A Young Night at the Velma Young Community Center featuring Violin / Hip-Hop artist John Uzodinma Fresh from his appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show , Uzodinma , will set the night on fire with his unique blend of classical , spiritual and hip-hop riffs at the Velma Young Community Center . Fun for the whole family , the show is presented as part of the Meridian Symphony Orchestra ’ s Untuxed Musician Series and is sponsored by the Mississippi Arts Commission . 6-10 p . m ., Velma Young Community Center 2400 24th Street , Meridian | 601-693-2224 | meridianso . org
Thursday , Feb . 29 Rumors at MSU Riley Center Rumors , a Fleetwood Mac tribute band , will bring the iconic sounds and performing style of the Grammy Award-winning band to the stage of the MSU Riley Center . The Atlanta-based group prouds itself on presenting authentic recreations of live Fleetwood Mac performances , takings attendees back to the 40-million selling 1977 album “ Rumors .” 7:30 p . m ., MSU Riley Center 2200 5th Street , Meridian | 601-696-2200 | msurileycenter . com
Friday-Sunday , March 1-3 ‘ Anastasia The Musical ’ Youth Edition A dazzling show , ‘ Anastasia ’ transports attendees from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s , as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past while pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her . Along her journey , Anastasia , or Anya , enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat . Tickets are $ 10 for adults , $ 5 for children and non-MCC students . 7 p . m . Friday & Saturday , 3 p . m . Sunday McCain Theater , MCC Campus 910 Highway 19 North , Meridian | 601-484-8640
Friday , March 8 Blues Series : Benstrings and Par from Ferferct Get ready for a soulful night at Maxie ’ s Juke Joint Blues Series featuring the sensational Benstrings and Par From Ferferct . Benjamin Sterling , aka Benstrings , is a Mississippi-born singer , songwriter and musician who has established his presence in Jackson . His performance is free for members and $ 20 for non-members . 6-9 p . m . Marty and Linda Davidson Roof Terrace Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience 2155 Front Street , Meridian | 601.581.1550 | msarts . org
Friday , March 15 Pat Metheny at MSU Riley Center Pat Metheny is embarking on something he ’ s never done in his five-decade career : a solo tour with just him and his guitar . It will feature personal and fan-favorite songs from his vast collection . Playing and composing music in a wide variety of genres , Matheny has won 20 Grammy Awards across several categories . Tickets range from $ 25 to $ 65 . 7:30 p . m ., MSU Riley Center | 2200 5th Street | Meridian 601-696-2200 | msurileycenter . com
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