September / October / November / December

August 29 – September 23
Event: Miller Art Gallery Exhibit
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Ronald R. Miller Art Gallery
Feature Artist: Alan David: Photography
Opening Reception: Monday, August, 29th – 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Meridian Community College Campus
Admission: Free
Information: Call John Marshall 601-484-8647 or
e-mail jmarshal@mcc.cc.ms.us

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September 3 – October 8
Event: Meridian Museum of Art Exhibit
Featuring: Laurin McCracken – Watercolor exhibit by the Memphis artist and Meridian native
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Reception: Saturday, September 10, 6-8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org
 
September 3 – October 8
Event: Meridian Museum of Art Exhibit
Featuring: Clint Herring – Watercolors by the Birmingham artist.
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.Reception: Saturday, September 10, 6-8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

September 8 (canceled due to Hurricane Katrina)
Event: Jimmie Rodgers Birthday Celebration/Museum Free Open House
Sponsor: Jimmie Rodgers Foundation
Location: Jimmie Rodgers Museum
Address: Highland Park –City of Meridian
Time: All Day
Cost: Free
Information: Call 601-485-1808

September 9 & 10
Event: Multi Cultural Rodeo
Sponsor: 2 Brothers Production
Location: Lauderdale County Agri-Center
Featuring: Sept 9 – “Kids Bucking Against Drugs” Field Trip from Schools
Educational Rodeo to inform Kids about Rodeo and
Against Drugs
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $5.00 per child through the schools 
Sept. 10 – Queen City First Black Rodeo
Adult Full Competition Rodeo/ Street Dance
Time: 7:30 p.m. Street Dance Immediately after the Rodeo
Cost: $12.00 per person at the Gate (Included the Street Dance)
Information: Call Isaac King 601-597-2904 or Jessie Turner 601-660-1403

September 10
Event: Downtown Bike Race
Sponsor: Meridian Athletic Association
Maurice Malone
Location: Downtown Meridian Streets
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Information: Registration and Information go to www.meridianathletics.com

September 10, 2005
Event: Meridian Symphony Orchestra 1st Concert in
The 2005-2006” A Symphony for all Seasons”
Season: Fall
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Conductor: Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Featuring: Peter Zazofsky, Violin
Music: Greig: In Autumn, Op 11
Respighi: Autumn Poem
Sowerby: Comes Autumn Time
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Glazunov: “Autumn” from The Seasons
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

September 10
Event: MMA Artists Group Meeting
Featuring: Metal Jewelrymaking Workshop taught by Charlie Muñoz
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25 th Avenue, Meridian , MS
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

September 13
Event: Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers/Police Courtroom in the Police Department on Sixth Street.
Held by the City of Meridian
Meridian residents and property owners are invited to attend the public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2006 budget and will be allowed to speak for a reasonable amount of time before any action is taken by the Meridian City Council.
The proposed budget contains no increase in tax millage, so ad valorem or property taxes would remain at the current rate. The FY 2005 budget includes revenues projected to be $80,789,550. The proposed FY 2006 budget anticipates total revenues of $77,930,600.

September 13
Event: Boys and Girls Club Celebration of Excellence Dinner (canceled due to Hurricane Katrina)
Featured Speaker: Mr. Frank Melton, Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
Sponsor: Boys and Girls Club
Location: Frank Cochran Center
Address: Carousel Drive – Highland Park - Meridian
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $100.00 donation per person
Information: Reservations and Information Call 601-482-2544

September 16 & 17 (canceled due to Hurricane Katrina)
Event: Queen City Rods and Classics “Rock and Roll Revival Car Show”
Sponsors: Queen City Rods and Classic Car Club
Location: Downtown Meridian
Attractions: TBA
Times: TBA
Information: Call Michelle Pearson 601-482-6699 or
Queen City Rods and Classic Car Club

September 17
Event: Household Hazardous Waste Day for City of Meridian Residents
Sponsor: Keep America Beautiful of Meridian Lauderdale County and
Waste Management Company and City of Meridian
Location: Public Works Complex
Address: 311 27th Ave. South, Meridian, MS
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Items Accepted: Aerosol Cans, Paint Thinners, Drain Opener, Antifreeze,
Used Oil, Tires, Yard and Garden Pesticides, Paints,
Corrosives, Solvents, Batteries, Oil Filters
Information: Call 601-485-1970

September 19
Event: Paul Taylor Dance Company Master Classes
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Arts and Letters Series
Location: Meridian Community College's McCain Theatre
Address: Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus- Ivy Hall
Time: To Be Announced
Information: Call 601-484-8696

September 20
Event: Meridian Community College 's Arts and Letter Series
Featuring: “ Taylor 2 Dance Company”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College Campus –McCain Theatre-Ivy Hall
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North, Meridian, MS
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets Prices: TBA
General Information Call 601-484-8696
Or 1-800-MCC-The-1 ext. 696

September 22
Event: St. Paul's Chamber Music Series
Sponsor: St. Paul's Chamber Music Series, and St. Paul 's Church
Featuring: Stephen Redfield, Violin
Elizabeth Moak, Piano
Location: St. Paul 's Episcopal Church – Parish Hall
Address: 1116 23rd Ave. Meridian, MS
Time: 12:05 (Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch)
Admission: Free
Information: Call 601-693-2502

September 24 (Canceled due to Hurricane Katrina- check back for updates)
Event: Meridian's 1st Annual Mississippi Fiddlers Dream
Competition: Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Blue Grass Band
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music, food, arts and crafts
Prize money to be announced.
No alcohol allowed
Cost: Free
Information: 601-483-3808, 1-888-868-7720
e-mail mainstreet@meridianms.org

September 30
Event: Neil Simon's “Come Blow Your Horn”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College's Theatre Department
Location: Meridian Community College 's McCain Theatre
Address: MCC Campus, 910 Hwy 19 North in Ivy Hall
Admission: $5.00 per adult $2.00 for non-MCC Students
Information: Call 601-484-8696 or 601-484-8666

September 30
Event: East Mississippi Business Development Corporation Golf Classic
Sponsor: East Mississippi Business Development Corporation
Location: Briarwood Country Club
Information: Cost, Registration, and Time: Call E.M.B.D.C. 601-693-1306

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October 1 (Tentative)
Event: St. Joseph's Catholic Church Annual October Fest (tentative)
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 1
Event: MMA Artists Group Meeting
Featuring: Paint-Out
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

October 3 - 9
Event: Queen City Fair
Sponsor: Queen City Fair Association
Featuring: 4-H Exhibits, Motorized Rides, Food,
and Entertainment for the entire family
Location: Lauderdale County Agri-Center
Address: Hwy 19 South, Past the entrance to Bonita Lakes, Meridian, MS
Information: Call Len McRae – 601-553-0971
Or lenmcrae@comcast.net or
the Agri-Center 601-482-8496

October 3 – October 28
Event: Miller Art Gallery Exhibit
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Ronald R. Miller Art Gallery
Feature Artist: Norma Bourdeaux: Paintings
Opening Reception: Monday, October 3rd – 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Meridian Community College Campus
Admission: Free
Information: Call John Marshall 601-484-8647 or
E-mail jmarshal@mcc.cc.ms.us

October 6
Event: St. Paul's Chamber Music Series
Sponsor: St. Paul's Chamber Music Series, and St. Paul 's Church
Featuring: Ian Hominick, Piano
Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church – Parish Hall
Address: 1116 23rd Ave. Meridian, MS
Time: 12:05 (Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch)
Admission: Free
Information: Call 601-693-2502

Oct. 6-12
Event: Meridian Little Theatre's First Play of the Season
Play: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”
Sponsor: Meridian Little Theatre
Location: Meridian Little Theatre Playhouse
Address: Hwy 39 North, Meridian, MS
Time: Curtain at 8:00 p.m. except on Sunday Curtain is at 2:00 p.m.
No Performance on Mondays
Information: Ticket Prices and Availabilities Call 601-482-6371

October 8
Event: Bank Plus “ 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 10-16
Event: Community Classic Golf Tournament (Pro Tournament)
Sponsor: Tight Lies Tour
Charity Sponsor: Love's Kitchen
Location: Briarwood and Northwood Golf Courses
Information: Call Dorothy Allen- E.M.B.D.C. 601-693-1306

October 11
Event: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Featuring: Bluestreets
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College Campus –McCain Theatre-Ivy Hall
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North, Meridian, MS
Time: 7:30 p.m.
General Information Call 601-484-8696
Or 1-800-601-MCC-The-1 ext. 696

October 15 – November 12
Event: Meridian Museum of Art Exhibit
Featuring: 35 th Anniversary Exhibition –
Exhibiting work by artistsfeatured during the Museum's 35 year history.
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Reception: Saturday, October 22, 6-8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

October 20
Event: St. Paul's Chamber Music Series
Sponsor: St. Paul 's Chamber Music Series, and St. Paul 's Church
Featuring: Mockingbird Ensemble for Early Music
Location: St. Paul 's Episcopal Church – Parish Hall
Address: 1116 23rd Ave. Meridian, MS
Time: 12:05 (Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch)
Admission: Free
Information: Call 601-693-2502

October 20
Event: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Featuring: Bits and Pieces Puppet Theatre “Thumbelina”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College Campus –McCain Theatre-Ivy Hall
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North, Meridian, MS
Time: 7:00 p.m.
General Information Call 601-484-8696
Or 1-800-601-MCC-The-1 ext. 696

October 21
Event: Bluegrass & BBQ at the Senior Citizens Center
Sponsor: Lauderdale County Council on Aging, City of Meridian and
186th Air Refueling Wing NCO Chapter.
Time: 5-8 pm
Cost: Free to all Lauderdale County and City of Meridian
senior citizens and retirees but you must have ticket.
Tickets available from Senior Citizens Center,
Foster Grandparents and Retiree Recruitment.
Bring lawnchair/blanket and enjoy some bluegrass music and delicious BBQ!
Information: call Barbara Wells at (601) 485-1812.

October 22
Event: Meridian Museum of Art 35 th Anniversary Celebration
Featuring: Gala program honoring and remembering
people and events of the Meridian Museum of Art's
first thirty-five years.
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Union Station
Address: 1901 Front Street , Meridian , MS
Time: 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

October 25, 27, 28, 29, 31
Event: Meridian Downtown Merchant's Association “Haunted House”
And Ghost Stories for the young set
Sponsor: Meridian Downtown Merchant's Association
Location: Old Bell South Building
Special Features: Oct. 25 th Media Night 5:30 -6:30 pm.
Oct. 27 th Open 6-9 pm.
Oct. 28 th and 29 th Open 6-11 pm.
Oct. 31 st Open 6-9 pm.
Cost: $5.00 per person
Information: Call Lisa Shoemaker 601-498-0069

October 29
Event: Meridian Museum of Art Children's Art Workshop
Featuring: Pumpkins on Parade! Halloween-themed arts and crafts workshop for children ages 4-12.
Instructor: Sylvia Peterson.
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $3.00
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

October 29, 2005
Event: Meridian Symphony Orchestra 2nd Concert in
The 2005-2006” A Symphony for all Seasons”
Season: Winter
Sponsor: Meridian Symphony Orchestra Association
Conductor: Dr. Claire Fox Hillard
Featuring: Theresa Sanchez, Piano
Alexander Brussilovsky, Violin
Alexander Russakovsky, Cello
Music: Verdi: “Winter” from Les Vepres siciliennes
Beethoven: Triple Concerto, Op. 56
Tchaikowsky: Symphony #1 “Winter Dreams”
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

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November 1
Event: 8th Annual Retiree Celebration
Features: Bar-B-Que Dinner, Dancing, Door Prizes.
Sponsor: City of Meridian Retiree Recruitment and Rush Foundation Hospital
Location: Frank Cochran Center
Address: 1725 Carousel Drive, Meridian, MS
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free to all Meridian/Lauderdale Co. Retirees and Senior Citizens.
Reservations Mandatory.
Information: Call Rebecca Gentry at 601-484-6848

November 3
Event: St. Paul 's Chamber Music Series
Sponsor: St. Paul 's Chamber Music Series, and St. Paul 's Church
Featuring: Woodwind Quintet – Mississippi Symphony Orchestra - Jackson
Location: St. Paul 's Episcopal Church – Parish Hall
Address: 1116 23rd Ave. Meridian, MS
Time: 12:05 (Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch)
Admission: Free
Information: Call 601-693-2502

November 4
Event: Meridian Community College 's Arts and Letter Series
Featuring: MCC “Jazz” with Lisa Kelly and J.B. Scott
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College Campus –McCain Theatre-Ivy Hall
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North, Meridian , MS
Time: 7:30 p.m.
General Information Call 601-484-8696
Or 1-800-MCC-The-1 ext. 696

November 4
Event: Soule' Live Steam Festival and Railfest
Sponsor: Soule' Industrial Museum Association
Location: Singing Brakeman Park
Address: 1901 Front Street –next to Union Station- under the Overpass
Time: TBA
Information: Call Greg Hatcher - 601-917-3471

November 5
Event: MMA Artists Group Meeting
Featuring: Printmaking/Cardmaking Workshop taught by Sylvia Follis
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

November 5 & 6
Event: 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 5
Event: Soule' Live Steam Festival and Railfest
Sponsor: Soule' Industrial Museum Association
Location: Singing Brakeman Park
Address: 1901 Front Street –next to Union Station- under the Overpass
Time: TBA
Information: Call Greg Hatcher - 601-917-3471

November 7 – December 9
Event: Miller Art Gallery Exhibit
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Ronald R. Miller Art Gallery
Feature Artist: Mark Cowardin: Sculpture / Installation
Opening Reception: Monday, November 7th – 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Meridian Community College Campus
Admission: Free
Information: Call John Marshall 601-484-8647 or
E-mail jmarshal@mcc.cc.ms.us

November 11
Event: Veterans Day Ceremony
Sponsor: Local Veterans Associations
Location: Doughboy Monument – 6th Street and 23rd Ave.
in Downtown Meridian
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Information: Call – City of Meridian Cultural Affairs 601-485-1944

November 11
Event: Veterans Day Parade
Sponsor: Local Veterans Associations and City of Meridian
Location: Downtown Meridian
Start: 9th Street and 25th Ave.
Finish: 10th Street and 23rd Ave. (Christmas parade Route)
Time: Parade Starting Time: 2:00 p.m.
Information: City of Meridian Cultural Affairs 601-485-1944

November 12
Event: 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

November 13 – 17
Event: Meridian Museum of Art Exhibit
Featuring: Art Auction Preview Exhibit Featuring Work by Over 50 Artists..
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

November 15
Event: Meridian Community College Foundation Members Party
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Foundation
Location: Northwood Country Club
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Information: Call Kathy Brookshire 1-800 – 601- MCC – THE 1

November 17
Event: St. Paul 's Chamber Music Series
Sponsor: St. Paul 's Chamber Music Series, and St. Paul 's Church
Featuring: Brierwood, Celtic Music
Joanne Ryan, Classical Guitar
Nicholas Blake, Violin
Julia Dionne, Keyboard and Voice
Location: St. Paul 's Episcopal Church – Parish Hall
Address: 1116 23rd Ave. Meridian, MS
Time: 12:05 (Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch)
Admission: Free
Information: Call 601-693-2502

November 18
Event: Meridian Museum of Art 12 th Annual Art Auction
Featuring:“A Night in Paris !” – Spectacular event featuring a gala dinner,
live entertainment, and a chance to bid on artwork
by the finest artists in the region.
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: St. Patrick's Church Family Life Center
Address: 2614 Davis Street, Meridian, MS
Time: 6:00 p.m. Cocktails, Stage Show and Dinner at 7:00, Auction at 8:00
Cost: $60.00
Information and Reservations: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

November 19
Event: Annual Church of the Mediator Barbeque
Featuring: Eat in or Take Out Barbeque Plates or by the Pound
Family Fun and Entertainment on the grounds and Crafts for Sale
Sponsor: Church of the Mediator
Location: Grounds of the Church of the Mediator
Address: 3825 35 th Ave., Meridian, MS
Information: Get Tickets from Church Members or at the Church –
Call 601-483-3959

November 22 – December 31
Event: Meridian Museum of Art Exhibit
Featuring: Museum Members Show – Annual exhibit giving
Museum members the chance to show off their artistic talents.
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
Reception: Saturday, December 10, 6-8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

November 25 – December 31
Event: “Christmas at Merrehope”
Featuring: Celebrations Around the World
Sponsor: Meridian Restoration Association
Location: Merrehope and the F.G. Williams home
Address: 905 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drive , Meridian , MS
Special Features: Candlelight Tour Dec. 1st, Tours of Holiday Exhibit in Merrehope available
throughout the season. Merrehope is a beautiful restored antebellum home, circa
1858 and the F.G. Williams home, a restored Victorian house, circa 1886
..Craft and Bake sale items on sale
..Brunches, Luncheons, and Dinners can be arranged
for groups call for Information
Admission: $10.00 for adults $5.00 for Children
Special rates for School, Senior Citizen and Church Groups
Available…Call for Special Rates Information
Times: Mon. – Sat. 9a.m.- 4p.m / Sun. 1- 5 p.m.
Information: Call 601- 483- 8439

November 28
Event: “The Nutcracker”
Sponsor: Temple Theatre
Location: Temple Theatre
Address: 2320 8th Street – Downtown Meridian
Cost: TBA
Times: TBA
Information: Hamasa Shrine Theatre 601-693-5353 or 601-693-1361

November 28
Event: City of Meridian Christmas - Tree Lighting Ceremony
And Downtown Stores and Business' “ Holiday Open House”
Sponsors: City of Meridian Cultural Affairs and
Meridian Downtown Merchants' Association
Location: Tree Lighting – Meridian City Hall – 601- 24th Ave /
Local Downtown Business and Stores
Special Features: Local Holiday entertainment, Free Hot Chocolate,
Downtown Business and Stores “ Holiday Open House”
Time: Tree Lighting – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Information: Call City of Meridian Cultural Affairs –
Connie Royal 601-485-1944

November 29 and 30
Event: “Progressive Nativity Scene”
Sponsor: Meridian Downtown Merchant's Association
Location: Begin on Front Street and 22 nd Avenue
End at 12 th Street and 22 nd Avenue
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Information: Call Michele Pearson 601-482-6699

November 29-December 3
Event: Meridian Downtown Merchants Association Open House 5-9 p.m.
Sponsor: Meridian Downtown Merchants Association
Featuring: Carolers at Downtown Locations, Specials in Downtown Shops
Dec. 1 Children's Luminary Parade
and Snow Prince and Princess Competition 7 -8 p.m.
Information: Call Michele Pearson 601-482-6699

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December 1, 2005
Event: St. Paul 's Chamber Music Series
Sponsor: St. Paul 's Chamber Music Series, and St. Paul 's Church
Featuring: Grace Halsey, Harp
Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church – Parish Hall
Address: 1116 23rd Ave. Meridian, MS
Time: 12:05 (Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch)
Admission: Free
Information: Call 601-693-2502

December 1- 7
Event: Meridian Little Theatre's 2nd Play of the Season
Play: “Christmas My Way” Sinatra's Holiday Bash
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

December 3
Event: Meridian Downtown Merchants' Association Christmas Parade
Event: Holiday Bazaar and Merchant's Open House –
8:00 a.m. – 9 p.m. 
Event: Toys for Tots – Dumont Plaza 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
Sponsors: Meridian Downtown Merchants' Association
And City of Meridian
Location: Parade- Downtown City Streets –
Main Viewing Station at Dumont Plaza
Special Features: Local Holiday entertainment, Free Hot Chocolate,
Gigantic Christmas Parade of over 100 float entries,
tumblers, and bands
Time: Parade – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free / Entry Fee and applications for parade participants only /
Parade Viewing Free
Information: Call Meridian Downtown Merchants' Association –
Michelle Pearson 601-482-6699 or
City of Meridian Cultural Affairs – Connie Royal 601-485-1944

December 3
Event: Meridian Museum of Art Children's Art Workshop
Featuring: Santa Claus-trophobia! Seasonal arts and crafts workshop
for children ages 4-12.
Instructor: Mandy Goldman
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $3.00
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501,
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

December 3 (Tentative)
Event: Jingle Bell Run
Sponsor: Meridian Athletic Association
Location: Bonita Lakes
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Registration: TBA on www.meridianathletics.com
Information: Call Jeff Anderson Fitness Center 601-553-6622 or
www.meridianathletics.com

December 4
Event: “Kansas City Southern Holiday Express”
Featuring: Special Lighted Holiday Train and Holiday Fun
For all ages
Location: Union Station
Address: 1901 Front Street - Downtown, Meridian, MS
Fun Begins at: 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Jennifer McCraw 601-484-6852

December 6
Event: Meridian Community College's Arts and Letter Series
Featuring: Night Before Christmas Carol (A one-man Dickens show)
Sponsor: Meridian Community College Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College Campus –McCain Theatre-Ivy Hall
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North, Meridian, MS
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets Prices: TBA
General Information Call 601-484-8696
Or 1-800- 601-MCC-The-1 ext. 696

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

December 10
Event: Meridian Museum of Art Membership Gala
Featuring: Reception for the Members Show,
Thank-you to MMA supporters,
Celebration of the Museum's history.
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location: Meridian Museum of Art
Address: 628 25 th Avenue , Meridian , MS
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call Terry Heder @ 601-693-1501,
E-mail MeridianMusuem@aol.com
or visit www.MeridianMuseum.org

December 15
Event: St. Paul 's Chamber Music Series
Sponsor: St. Paul 's Chamber Music Series, and St. Paul 's Church
Featuring: Capital City Brass Christmas Concert
Location: St. Paul 's Episcopal Church – Parish Hall
Address: 1116 23 rd Ave. Meridian , MS
Time: 12:05 (Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch)
Admission: Free
Information: Call 601-693-2502