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You are cordially invited to the Sesquicentennial celebration of St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 5930 Warrior's Trail. On November 1, the congregation of St. Alban's will light the Luminaries in the church Cemetery at 6 p.m. On November 2, at 10 a.m., there will be a special church service celebrating this 150th anniversary with a Dinner-on-the-Grounds to follow and Period Encampment Activities. For more information, visit www.stalbansbovina.org.
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Walk, Stroll, or Roll-a-thon: “Bridging The Gap” Over the Historic Mississippi River Bridge. This is the first fundraising event sponsored by LIFE of Mississippi benefiting Mississippians with Disabilities. This non-competitive 5k event will take place on the old Mississippi River Bridge at 9 a.m.. Event day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the base of the bridge behind the Mississippi Welcome Center. The route will take participants across the bridge and back, approximately 3.1 miles. Volunteers will be located strategically on the route for anyone who may need assistance. Refreshments and door prizes will also be provided. For more information phone LIFE of MS at 601-969-4009 or 1-800-748-9398 and ask for Robert Donerson.
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The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents Holiday Clay Time, an introductory class to polymer clay, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.. The Central Mississippi Polymer Clay Guild will conduct this fun and educational workshop. Registration is $45/SCHF members and $50/Non-members. All supplies are included. The Central Mississippi Polymer Clay Guild wants to share their love of polymer clay with you. This introductory class is a great opportunity to try your hand at creating two unique Christmas projects from this versatile art medium. The projects will be a snowflake pin and a Santa ornament or a pin. Even if you’ve never taken the wrapper off a block of polymer clay, this class is for you. Members of the Central Mississippi Polymer Clay Guild ( www.cmspcg.com) will be on hand to help you every step of the way. Space is limited and reservations are required. To register or for more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
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26th Annual Fall Tour of Homes. This special afternoon tour includes three private residences which are not normally open as tour homes. Admission: $15 per person. For more information, contact Nancy Bell, 601-636-5010 or visit www.preservevicksburg.org. |
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November 3, 2008 at 4 p.m. – The Delta Queen Tribute Event for Vicksburg will be at the downtown riverfront. The program is one hour in length and will feature a presentation to the city, medley of river music by the Delta Queen Band, remarks by the Delta Queen’s Captain from the bow of the boat and calliope concert.
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Seasonal Wreath Workshop at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, 6-8 p.m. Presented by Beau Lutz of Belvedere & Company. Decorate your front door for the holidays with a designer wreath. Hands-on instruction will be provided and all participants will learn to create a wreath of their own to take home. Each student will choose from 3 classic wreath styles. Whether you would like to create a fall/Thanksgiving wreath or a Classic Christmas design, Beau will assist in the design of that perfect creation. Registration is $55/SCHF members and $60/non-members. All materials needed for this workshop will be provided, however, participants are encouraged to bring their own glue gun. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
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Santa Claus Arrives at Pemberton Square Mall. Arrival of Santa Claus for 2008 Holiday Season. Santa Claus available through Christmas Eve for visits and photographs. Mon – Sat, 11 am – 3 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm; Sun 1 pm – 6 pm. For more information contact Renee Williams at 601-634-0823 or visit pembertonsquaremall.com.
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Vicksburg Theatre Guild presents "Stalag 17" Stalag 17 is a tense-yet-funny drama about Allied prisoners in a World-War-II German POW camp. Vicksburg Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave. For ticket information, call 601-636-0471 or visit www.e-vtg.com
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Memories with Santa at Pemberton Square Mall. Santa Claus is available every day through Christmas Eve, to listen to your wish list; photo packages are available. Mon-Sat, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, contact Renee Williams, 601-634-0823.
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Veteran’s Day Parade & Observation – Parade will be in downtown Vicksburg, 10 a.m. on Nov, 8. Memorial observation begins at 11 a.m. at the Rose Garden (Monroe Street, between South & Crawford). Contact Charles Scott, Veteran's parade chairman, 601-529-2051, for more information
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Let’s Go Walking In Downtown Vicksburg – Walk will begin at River Stage Plaza parking lot – 9 a.m. – Sponsored by Mississippi Main Street Asso. & Vicksburg Main Street. Mud Jam will be playing after the walk. First 100 participants receive a free t-shirt. For more information contact Kim at Main Street, 601-801-3439.
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MUDJam Live Entertainment , Downtown Vicksburg! River Stage Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring Sam Brady and Friends
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The Masters by Candlelight at church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal at 7:30 p.m. The Mississippi Symphony will perform many favorite tunes from music's rich history in a free concert. Enhanced by the illumination of over 200 candles and the ambiance of the beautiful setting of The Church of the Holy Trinity, The Four Seasons of the Arts will join with the Mississipppi Symphony Orchestra in presenting their Candlelight Series. For more information contact Frances Koury at 601-636-0390.
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Open late 'Till Eight On the second Thursday of each month, Downtown merchants will stay open until 8 p.m. to accommodate our visitors. Enjoy extended shopping hours and charming strolls down Washington Street.
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Fourth Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at the Outlets at Vicksburg, at 6 p.m. Caroling and performances begin at 5p.m. Complimentary Carriage Rides are from 3-6 p.m. Santa will arrive to light the spectacular 35 ft. Christmas Tree. Children may visit with Santa after the lighting of the tree!! Personal cameras are welcome for pictures with Santa. Contact Coleen Collins for more information at 601-636-7434 or visit www.vicksburgfactoryoutlet.com.
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Mississippi artist H.C. Porter will be signing her first fine art book, "Backyards & Beyond: Mississippians and Their Stories," on Nov 15 at the H.C. Porter Gallery, 1216 Washington St., at 7:00 p.m. The book showcases the nationally traveling exhibiton with the same name. Books will be available at the event or by contacting gallery staff at 601.661.9444, or emailing hcporter@hcporter.com. Please visit www.hcporter.com or www.backyardsandbeyond.org for more information.
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'Business To Business Expo' at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Opens to the public at 8 a.m. For more information contact: sueb@vicksburg.org, Sue Bagby 601-630-2929 .
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Church of the Holy Trinity’s Annual Turkey Dinner fundraiser for Episcopal Church Womens' outreach projects. This hometown tradition has fed body and soul in Vicksburg for over thirty years. Tickets must be purchased in advance for eat-in or take-out plates. For more information, call 601-636-0542 or go by Peterson's Art and Antiques at 1400 Washington Street. $8 per ticket.
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Thanksgiving Day.
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Shop Early/Shop Late at Pemberton Square Mall. Extended mall hours for holiday shopping. Department store hours may vary. For more information, contact Renee Williams, 601-634-0823.
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Moonlight Madness, the Outlets at Vicksburg. starts on Friday, November 28 at Midnight!! Stores open at Midnight on Thanksgiving Night and stay open till close on Friday, November 28. Giveaways will be held throughout the night!! After Thanskgiving dinner, get the whole family prepared to come out and shop our Moonlight Madness Sale! For more information, contact Colleen Collins, 601-636-7434.
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Downtown Vicksburg's Old-fashioned Christmas Open House, it’s like “Coming Home for the Holidays”– Over 25 stores open their doors for the first sights, scents, and sounds of the holiday season. The downtown streets are filled with seasonal music and traditional holiday decorations. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping and dining with family and friends. For more information contact Rosalie Theobald, Vicksburg Main Street Program, 1300 Washington Street, Vicksburg MS 39183 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, or call 601-634-4527 or visit www.downtownvicksburg.org.
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The Church of the Holy Trinity Advent Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m. A service of lessons and carols to celebrate the beginning of Advent. Free to the public. Sponsored by The Church of the Holy Trinity. For more information contact Dorothy K. Brasfield at 601-636-0542..
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