“ One ,” “ I Hope I Get It ” and more !
Adult language and content . For tickets , visit www . meridianlittletheatre . com or call 601-482-6371
Jessica Vosk Friday , Sept . 30 , 7:30 p . m . MSU Riley Center Tickets $ 20 to $ 60
Broadway comes to Meridian in the person of Jessica Vosk . The singer and actress became one of the most celebrated Elphabas ( the green-skinned witch ) in the long run of the musical Wicked . Last November , she debuted at Carnegie Hall in a sold-out solo performance called “ My Golden Age ,” celebrating the worlds of pop , rock , and musical theater . Stephen Mosher of Broadway World called it “ the event of the season .” She ’ s now taking the show on the road , showcasing her powerhouse voice and sidesplitting sense of humor . For every performance , Vosk picks a fan via social media to perform with her on stage . Expect an enchanting evening .
October
CowKids Youth Rodeo Saturday , Oct . 1 , all day event Lauderdale County Agri-Center
Cowkids Youth Rodeo , Inc . is a ministry based , non profit organization set out to provide youth with the best opportunity to transform into responsible adults through participating in the sport of rodeo , and all it has to offer at an affordable cost .
For more info : cowkidsyouthrodeo @ gmail . com
Earth ’ s Bounty Saturday , Oct . 1 , 8 a . m . -Noon Singing Brakeman Park , 1701 FrontSt .
Meridian ’ s early-morning-to-midday event features local vendors showcasing the best in locally made and grown products . Locally made products include fresh bread , homemade butter , jellies , jams , cakes , pies , local honey , goat milk cheese and ice cream . A wide arrange of seasonal produce sold by area farmers include tomatoes , onions , sweet peppers , hot peppers , eggplant , corn , peas , butter beans , squash and zucchini , plus more . Entertainment , plants and more are other features of the day event .
Earth ’ s Bounty is held the first Saturday of the month , from April to November — rain or shine . Sponsored by Greater Meridian Health Clinic , the city of Meridian , Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce , Robert Barham Family Funeral
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Home , The MAX , Visit Meridian , the Mississippi State University Extension Service , Meridian Main Street and Mississippi Power . The final installment for 2022 will be Saturday , Nov . 5 ,
Felder Rushing Talk + Plant Swap Saturday , Oct . 1 , 9:30 -10:30 a . m . The MAX
Always entertaining and educational ! Don ’ t miss Felder Rushing ’ s presentation entitled “ Old-fashioned ‘ Passalong ’ Plants for Low-maintenance Modern Gardens ” followed by a mini plant swap . Rules for plant swap : Bring a labeled pest-free , well-rooted flower , vegetable , or herb . Just promise to give it tender loving care . Free with 1st Saturday discount admission . Registration required
MCC ’ s Arts and Letter ’ s Take 1 and Stage 2 Youth Theater Performance Saturday , Oct . 1 , from 1-2 p . m . The MAX
A performance by Meridian Community College Arts & Letters Take One and Stage Two youth theater groups . The groups will present excerpts from their stage performances . Free with museum admission .
Jay Leno Friday , Oct . 7 , 7:30 p . m . MSU Riley Center Tickets : $ 65 to $ 140
Acclaimed TV show host , comedian , children ’ s book author , corporate speaker , voice-over artist , car enthusiast , and philanthropist Jay Leno has earned the title of hardest-working man in show business . He ’ s also possibly the funniest .
Even while hosting “ The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ” for two decades , he performed more than 100 comedy shows a year . This fall , he and co-host Kevin Eubanks will bring back the classic comedy TV game show You Bet Your Life , teaming two strangers to answer trivia questions . Leno ’ s many honors include Emmy Awards , the Mark Twain Prize , a Patriot Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society , and a star on Hollywood ’ s Walk of Fame .
MAXLive Concert : Will Kimbrough Friday , Oct . 28 , 7-9 p . m . The MAX
An outdoor concert featuring multi-talented Will Kimbrough — a prolific singer-songwriter , guitarist , mandolinist , and record producer . Kimbrough ’ s songs have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett , Little
Feat , Todd Snider , Jack Ingram , Gretchen Peters , to name just a few . He performs with Willie Sugarcapps and DADDY , and is currently touring with Emmylou Harris and her Red Dirt Boys . This fundraiser supports The MAX Sound of Success programs . Advanced registration preferred . $ 35 , members ; $ 45 , non-members .
November
Cool Night At Soulé Steam Works The Music of Paul Davis Saturday , Nov . 19 , 6 p . m . Soulé Steam Museum
Last March the steam at Soule ’ was so “ Red Hot ” we thought we should cool things off a bit ... how about a nice “ Cool Night ?” Join in a night under the stars strolling along the hidden cobblestone alleyways of Meridian ’ s historic Soulé Steam Works while enjoying exquisite cocktails and local small bites .
Step back into a groovy time as we reminisce about Meridian ’ s son of soft-rock , the one and only Paul Davis . Area musicians of today — including our beloved John Christopher Adams , David Benson , Dan Confait — and others will bring back to life Davis ’ smooth laid-back yacht rock of yesteryear . A date night extraordinaire !
Although more seating will be available this year , tickets will still be limited due to space restrictions . Reservations will be first come , first serve ; and tickets will not be available at the door .
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Saturday , Nov . 19 , 7:30 p . m . MSU Riley Center Tickets : $ 25- $ 95
Trombone Shorty , born Troy Andrews in New Orleans , led his own brass band at age 6 . He has toured and recorded with such stars as Lenny Kravitz , Jeff Beck , the Red Hot Chili Peppers , Pharrell , and Bruno Mars . A natural-born showman , he commands audiences with effortless charisma . He has performed at major music festivals , the Grammy Awards ceremony , and the White House , and on dozens of TV shows .
His latest album , Lifted , features the blistering “ I ’ m Standing Here .” “ If I was a wrestler , ‘ I ’ m Standing Here ’ would be the song they played when I came into the
ring ,” Shorty said . “ It ’ s all about standing tall no matter what life throws at you .”
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