musician and teacher, SzlubowskaI is currently
on the faculty of the Millsaps College (as a mem-
ber of the Mississippi Fine Arts String Trio, the
Trio-in-Residence) and the Millsaps Conservatory
of Music in Jackson.
The music series is presented by Hardy and
Dottye Graham; admission is free. St. Paul
Episcopal Church is located at 1116 23rd Ave., in
downtown Meridian.
Meridian Mardi Gras
Saturday, Feb. 22, from 4-9 p.m.
City Hall and Downtown Meridian
This year’s celebration has been changed to a
later afternoon/early evening event and will fea-
ture the Krewe of Midas Parade, kid’s activities,
the Krewe of Barkus Parade, and much more.
For more information, contact Craig Wilkes at
601-485-1998 or [email protected]
‘Noises Off’
Feb. 20-25, 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinee Feb. 23
Meridian Little Theatre
Proclaimed by critics as “the funniest farce
ever written,” the 1982 play by English play-
wright Michael Frayn “Noises Off” will be fea-
tured at the Highway 39 North playhouse as a
continuance of its 87th season. The play presents
a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a
flop called “Nothing’s On.”
“Doors slamming, on and offstage, intrigue
and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this
hilarious and classical comic play,” MLT Director
Ellie Massey said.
According to Massey, Frayn came up with the
plot by watching a performance of “The Two of
Us,” another one of his plays. He watched that
play from the wings and remarked that the play
was funnier from behind than in front so he
wrote a farce from behind,” she said.
Almost four decades later, “Noises Off” is still
packing theatre houses. Nominated and winner
of numerous theatrical awards, this “play-within-
a-play” is sure to entertain both actors and audi-
ences, Massey said.
In addition to season membership, individual
tickets are available for $18-20. Tickets are avail-
able online at MeridianLittleTheatre.com and
by calling the MLT Box Office at 601-482-6371,
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free Dental Mission 2020
Thursday-Friday, Feb. 27-29, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Calvary Baptist Church
The Mississippi State Department will coor-
dinate a three-day dental care event at no cost
to participants on a first come, first serve basis.
Services included with this event will consist of
vision, blood pressure and glucose testing, den-
tal fillings, extractions, and preventive services
for children and adults.
This event is sponsored by the Lauderdale
Baptist Association in partnership with the
Mississippi State Department of Health and the
Mississippi Dental Association.
Calvary Baptist Church is located at For more
information, call 601-483-1419.
Tenth Avenue North-The Finally Living Tour
Special guest, Micah Tyler
Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Northcrest Baptist Church
After more than a decade on the road, five stu-
dio albums and a season of transition, the band
Tenth Avenue North has found themselves won-
dering what they wanted to say next.
This collection of songs on their sixth LP, No
Shame, finds Tenth Avenue North feeling more
free than ever before. The band’s feelings run
deep on No Shame and reveal the personalities of
the band members that lie just beneath the seri-
ous subjects they sing about. It also builds upon
many of the insights they’ve gleaned in counsel-
ing sessions, starting with giving themselves per-
mission to feel.
Tickets range from $15 (group)-$100 (VIP Bus
Party - includes tour bus coffee party with the
band). Ticket link: https://tenthave-meridian.
eventbrite.com/
Northcrest Baptist Church is located at 3412
North Hills St.
Art for Meridian
Saturday, Feb. 29, from 6-10 p.m.
Northwood Country Club
Bidding paddles are
ready, so come join the fun
while adding to your art
collection during Art for
Meridian, an annual art auc-
tion and seated gourmet din-
ner.Benefitting local arts pro-
gramming, Art for Meridian
is an annual fundraising col-
laboration of the Meridian
Council for the Arts and the
Meridian Museum of Art.
The evening will begin
with the silent auction, fea-
turing more than 50 pieces
of artwork — including pottery, photography,
paintings and other mediums from local and
regional artists — as well as gift baskets, experi-
ences, and other items donated by area business-
es.
The sit-down gourmet dinner will begin after
the silent auction with a live auction to follow.
The committee is assembling an assortment of
artwork from noted local and regional artists and
one-of-a-kind experiences for the live auction. So
far, Mississippi artists Bob Thompkins, Charlie
Busler and Lucy Mazzaferro have submitted art-
work for the live auction with another 10 artists
expected to submit art, quilt or fabric work.
Tickets to the event are $125 per person or $250
per couple. To purchase tickets or for more infor-
mation on Art for Meridian, call the Meridian
Council for the Arts at 601-693-2787 (ARTS).
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