Looking for something fun, exciting or differ-
ent to do? A variety of activities are scheduled
locally through April, with something to appeal
to every interest and taste. Take a look:
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Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby
Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Bonita Lakes Mall
The Pinewood Derby is part of a Cub Scouts
tradition, where adults and kids come together
and build non-powered miniature cars out of
wood. Once built, the scouts and their cars com-
pete in an exciting race against other scouts.
More than 100 scouts from each of the area’s
six East Mississippi counties participated last
year. The Derby gives families a chance to spend
time together, while accomplishing a goal.
Admission is Free.
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
presents “Reflejos Flamencos”
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m.
MSU Riley Center
Fiery music and dancing will sizzle across the
MSU Riley Center Stage when Flamenco Vivo
Carlota Santana presents “Reflejos Flamencos.”
The flamboyant art form known as flamen-
co arose hundreds of years ago in the Spanish
region of Andalusia. To make the evening even
more of a special occasion, the Riley Center is
offering an optional pre-show dinner of tapas,
the traditional Spanish small-plate snacks, from
Babalu Tapas & Tacos in Jackson. The dinner
starts at 6 p.m. and costs $25; advance purchase
is required.
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is America’s
premier Spanish dance company. Carlota
Santana herself, the company’s co-founder and
artistic director, told a recent interviewer that
flamenco is all about rhythm and emotion. “And
I think what really brings people to it and brings
people together is the emotional aspect of it,” she
said. “Because in flamenco, you can be very sad,
or you could be happy. You could be angry. And
all those emotions we all feel.”
“Reflejos Flamencos” (“Flamenco
Reflections”), the company’s newest production,
celebrates those fundamental emotions that we
share while also honoring the individual human
spirit. Choreographer Jose Maldonado explores
connections across borders, both literal and fig-
urative. “Reflejos Flamencos” includes several
of the exhilarating solos that flamenco is famous
for, highlighting the dancer’s virtuosic technique
and improvisation. The accompanying musicians
and singers add an electrifying extra kick of
energy.
Exuberant Spanish music and dancing will
combine with delicious Spanish food for an
amazing experience. Treat a loved one (and
yourself) to a memorable Valentine’s season gift.
Tickets are $17-$70 and may be purchased at
the MSU Riley Center Box Office, which is open
from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and
one hour before showtime. Tickets can be pur-
chased online at www.msurileycenter.com or by
calling the box office at 601-696-2200.
Active Shooter Presentation
Thursday, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Bonita Lakes Mall (The Meeting Place)
A free presentation facilitated by Ward
Calhoun, Chief Deputy of the Lauderdale
County Sheriff’s Department. This
presentation will educate attendees
on what they should or should not
do when in an Active Shooter sit-
uation.
The presentation will be in
The Meeting Place, just outside
of Belk on the inside of the Mall.
Enter through the Center Court
Door (Sports Addition) or the
entrance between Fitness Depot
and the theater.
For more information, contact
the
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department at 601-
482-9806 or Debby Delshad, Bonita Lakes Mall
marketing director, at 601-693-3433, Ext. 222 or
[email protected]
St. Paul’s Music Series
featuring The Marta Szlubowska Ensemble
Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:05 p.m.
St. Paul Episcopal Church
Missississippi Symphony Orchestra concert-
master/violinist Marta Szlubowska and ensem-
ble will be the guest artists for the February
installment of the
St. Paul’s Music
Series.
A native of
Warsaw, Poland,
Szlubowska gave
her first public
performance
at the age of 7
at the Warsaw
Philharmonic
Hall. At 13, she
was chosen to represent Poland on a tour to
Great Britain, performing as a soloist with the
Szymanowski Liceum Orchestra.
A highly-acclaimed soloist, recitalist, chamber