Timeless May 2020 | Page 44

Looking for something fun, exciting or different to do? A variety of activities are scheduled locally through June, with something to appeal to every interest and taste. Please, due to COVID-19, some events may be canceled or rescheduled: 44• April 23, 24 & 25 MERIDIAN LITTLE THEATRE “MURDER ON THE MENU” DINNER THEATER 6:30 p.m., MLT Playhouse Tickets, $45 Visit the MLT Box Office from Monday-Friday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Or, call the box office during regular business hours at 601-482-6371. Stolen recipes, broken hearts and corny jokes are the main ingredients for “Murder on the Menu,” Meridian Little Theatre’s upcoming din- ner theater production. “It’s a send up of all the award shows we love to pan!” Meridian Little Theatre Director Ellie Massey said. “It all adds up to a delightful- ly good time.” With “Murder on the Menu” featuring all the top chefs gathered from all over the culinary world, there’s bound to be more than a few bitter rivalries, sour deals and even some sweet revenge. special guest will include: Dr. Dave Miller, director of the ASU Band Jazz Ensemble; ASU Administrator L.L. Juana Weir; Kimberly Morgan-Myles, a former Miss Alcorn and Mississippi 2007; and performer Charles “CC” Carter. May 2 EARTH’S BOUNTY 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Singing Brakeman Park, 1701 Front St. The delayed kickoff for the 2020 Earth’s Bounty season. Supporting local farmers and cottage food industries, the day event also includes special activities. April 24 MERIDIAN/LAUDERDALE ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CHAPTER PURPLE AND GOLD SCHOLARSHIP GALA 7 p.m. MSU Riley Center Tickets: $60, individual; $550, reserved table of eight Information: Wilbert L. Jones, 601-917-4330 or [email protected] The Meridian Lauderdale Alcorn State University Alumni Chapter is the organiza- tion’s major fundraiser, with proceeds going toward scholarship. This year’s scholarship gala will honor Dr. Felecia M. Nave, the 20th president of Alcorn State University. Mistress of ceremony and host with be comedian Rita Brent, who is featured with the Rickey Smiley Tour. Other May 16 STEEL BETTY with Special Guest Jems With an optional barbecue dinner 7:30 p.m. MSU Riley Center 6 p.m. Pre-Show Dinner; $25 advance purchase required Tickets: $15 to $60 If bluegrass, folk, country, gospel, blues, Tex- Mex, or any other kind of traditional American music has ever touched your heart and soul, then you’ll love Steel Betty, an acoustic trio from Austin, Texas. David McD (guitar), Maddy Froncek (upright bass, banjo), and Micah Monteko (mandolin, piano) play with a relaxed, jamming-on-the-front-porch feel and blend their down-home voices in keening harmonies. Opening the show will be JEMS, three female alternative-folk singer-songwriters – including Meridian’s own Sarah Margaret Huff – who also intertwine their voices beautifully. Come TIMELESS MERIDIAN