Entertainment in Vicksburg
Vicksburg is naturally beautiful, but its artistic treasures bring out the real variety in the community. The Vicksburg Art Association, located in the Old Firehouse on Main Street, hosts several shows a year. Additionally, several art galleries on Washington Street set the stage for many local artists. The Attic Gallery has been showcasing artists for nearly 30 years. New on Washington Street is the H.C. Porter Gallery. Stop by to see colorful images of Mississippians and scenes from the state and find out about the current project: Backyards & Beyond: Mississippians and Their Stories. It is a compelling series detailing the destruction and rebuilding of the Mississippi Coast after hurricane Katrina.
The Southern Cultural Heritage Center is housed in what was once the St. Francis Xavier Convent and Academy. It is composed of five buildings including the Cobb House, the Sisters of Mercy Convent, the Auditorium, the Academy Building, and the O’Beirne Gymnasium. The Center offers year-round programming for children and adults. From children’s art camps and karate, to adult cooking classes and ballroom dancing—there is something for everyone to enjoy at this complex.
Four Seasons for the Arts provides wonderful entertainment throughout the year, too. This dedicated group has been instrumental in the rejuvenation of an Independence Day celebration. Among other events, they coordinate the Vicksburg Chamber Music Festival and introduce many Vicksburg youngsters to the symphony each year.
Along the floodwall on Mulberry Street you can find more than 20 beautiful murals depicting events that have occurred in or near Vicksburg. The Vicksburg Riverfront Murals by Robert Dafford have transformed a gray and drab eyesore into a breathtaking and educational experience for all who view it. Find out more at www.riverfrontmurals.com.
January ushers in the bridal planning season with the Beautiful Bride show. A bridal fashion show (complete with Mother-of-the-Bride fashions) and plenty of vendors fill the expo floor at this Vicksburg Convention Center (VCC) event. If you are getting married in the area, don’t miss this one-stop shopping for the bride-to-be. To kick off the Christmas holiday each year, the VCC (managed by VenuWorks, Inc.) also hosts The Festival of Trees. A Friday evening gala gets everyone in the holiday spirit with plenty of fine food, entertainment and a silent auction. Saturday is the ever-popular Breakfast with Santa and other events such as a Senior Fashion Show, Safety Town, Children’s Health Fair and of course the Marketplace. For more information on these events or the Vicksburg Convention Center, visit www.eatdrinksleepthisstuff.com.
Riverfest, an outdoor celebration held the third weekend in April, offers something for everyone! Visit www.riverfestms.com for all the details. There are family activities throughout the day including an arts and crafts fair, activities for children, and plenty of great food and entertainment from local choirs and bands. The evenings bring thousands out to listen to the headliner bands on three stages at the Washington Street festival.
Vicksburg has for years been proud to host the Miss Mississippi pageant. Young women throughout the state compete for scholarship prize money and the chance to represent the state in the Miss America pageant. This event is held in late June or early July each year.
There is so much going on in the area, please visit the Calendar on the Chamber website to view a variety of events.
www.vicksburgchamber.org
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