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September 8 & 9, 2006
Grand Opening Weekend “The Riley Center”
Featuring: Linda Ronstadt
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: Black Tie Opening Gala 5:00 p.m.
Performance at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200

September 14
“Oh, Mr. Faulkner”
Featuring: John Maxwell
Sponsor: Meridian Community College 's Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College 's McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: TBA
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696

September 23
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: CeCe Winans
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: Performance at 8:00 p.m.Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200

September 29
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: Trinity Irish Dance
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: Performance at 8:00 p.m.Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200

September 29
East Mississippi Business Development Corporation
Annual Golf Tournament
Sponsor: East Mississippi Business Development Corporation
Location: Briarwood Golf Club
Time: TBA
Registration and Cost: Call EMBDC. 601-693-1306

September 30
Meridian Symphony Orchestra 3rd Concert in
The 2006-2007” A Mozart Celebration”
Concert: “The Mozart Effect”
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Conductor: Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Featuring: Timothy Fain, Violin
Location: McCain Theatre-Ivy Hall
Address: 910 Hwy 19 – Meridian Community College Campus
Pre-Concert Talk: MCC new Chorus Room –7:00 p.m.
Concert Time: 8:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information Call 601-693-2224
Or e-mail mdnsymph@mississippi.net

October 2- 8
Queen City Fair
Sponsor: Queen City Fair Association
Location: Lauderdale County Agri-Center
Admission: TBA
Information: Call Len McRae 601-553-0971

October 5-10
Meridian Little Theatre's 1st Play of the Season
Play: “Beauty and the Beast”
Sponsor: Meridian Little Theatre
Location: Meridian Little Theatre Playhouse
Address: Hwy 39 North Meridian , MS
Time: Curtain at 8:00 p.m. each night / Sunday – Curtain at 2:00 p.m.
No performance on Monday
Information: Call 601-482-6371 for Ticket Prices and Availabilities

October 7
St. Joseph's Catholic Church Annual October Fest
Sponsor: St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Location: St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Address: 1914 18 th Ave. Meridian, MS
Special Features: Food Booths, Games, Balloons, Cake Walk,
Go Fishing, Raffle Tickets, Fun for the Whole Family!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Meal Ticket Amount and Foods served - To be announced
Information: Call Jonnie Hill 601-482-2948

October 9
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: Bo Diddley & Friends
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th StreetTime: Performance at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 

October 9
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: Bo Diddley & Friends
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th StreetTime: Performance at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 

October 14
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: Seals and Seals
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th StreetTime: Performance at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200 

October 14
Threefoot Arts Festival”
Featuring: A Fine Art Exhibit, Competition, and Sale- Art Demonstrations / Live Entertainment / Food and Beverages
Sponsor: Meridian Council for the Arts / Corporate sponsor- Bank Plus
Location: Dumont Plaza and on 4th & 5th Streets between 23rd and 22nd Avenues
Address: The Heart of Downtown Meridian, MS
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call 601-2787 or 485-1944

October 20
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Season Family Series
Featuring: A Midnight Cry
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: Performance at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200

October 27
Bits and Pieces Theatre
Exhibit: TBA
Performance: “Rip Van Winkle”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College 's Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College 's McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: TBA
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696

October 28
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: Ricky Skaggs
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: Performances at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200

October 30
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: Romeo & Juliet
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: Performances at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200

November 4
Soule' Live Steam Festival
Sponsor: Soule' Industrial Museum Association
Location: Soule' Steam and Feed Works
Address: 402-19th Ave., Meridian
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Information: Call Greg Hatcher - 601-917-3471

November 4
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: Performances at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200

November 4 & 5
Homemaker Craft Show and Sale
Sponsor: Lauderdale County Cooperative Extension Service
Location: Frank Cochran Center – Highland Park
Address: 1725 Carousel Drive, Meridian, MS
Special Feature: Showcases handmade goods and crafts by local homemakers and small businesses.
Time: Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Sun. 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $.50
Information: Call The Lauderdale County Cooperative
Extension Office 601-482-9764

November 10
MCC Jazz
Featuring: Kathy Kosins
Sponsor: Meridian Community College 's Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College 's McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: TBA
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696

November 11
Run for Hope - 10K Trail Run, 5K Run,
2- Mile Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run
Sponsor: Hope Village for Children
Location: Bonita Lakes Trails
Time: 9:00
Registration: Applications available at Jeff Andersons Fitness Center for advance Registration / 8:00 a.m. day of race at Bonita Lakes
Information: Call 553-8660 or Call Kim Monsour 934-2851 or 693-3191
Or 1-800-MCC-The-1 ext. 696

November 12
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: Ailey II Dance Co.
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200

November 29 & 30
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Main Stage Season
Featuring: Sandy Patti
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200

December 2
Meridian Symphony Orchestra 3rd Concert in
The 2006-2007” A Mozart Celebration”
Concert: “Like Teacher, Like Student”
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Conductor: Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Featuring: Sharon Lebsack, Flute
Rachael Van Vorhees, Harp
Location: McCain Theatre-Ivy Hall
Address: 910 Hwy 19 – Meridian Community College Campus
Pre-Concert Talk: MCC new Chorus Room –7:00 p.m.
Concert Time: 8:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information Call 601-693-2224
Or e-mail mdnsymph@mississippi.net

December 5
45 South (The Johnson Family)
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: TBA
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696

December 7-13
Meridian Little Theatre's 2nd Play of the Season
Sponsor: Meridian Little Theatre
Location: Meridian Little Theatre Playhouse
Address: Hwy 39 North Meridian, MS
Time: Curtain at 8:00 p.m. each night / Sunday – Curtain at 2:00p.m.
No performance on Monday
Information: Call 601-482-6371 for Ticket Prices and Availabilities

December 8, 9, 10, 11
Highland Baptist Church “Singing Christmas Tree”
Sponsor: Highland Baptist Church
Location: Highland Baptist Church
Address: 3400 27th Street, Meridian, MS
Time: Dec. 1 & 2 – 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 3 & 4 – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: For Tickets and General Information Call 601-482-0191

December 12
“The Riley Center” 2006-2007 Matinee Series Season
Featuring: The Four Freshman
Sponsor: The MSU Riley Center
Location: The MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th Street
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Tickets and Information: Call 601-696-2200