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July 3, 2009
Event: Sucarnochee Revue
Special Features: Live taping of radio program featuring local and regional music talents from all venues. The Sucarnochee Revue Radio Program is featured on 59 public, commercial, and internet radio stations from Alaska to Australia.
Location: Temple Theatre
Address: 2320 8th Street
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Admission: $5.00 per person
Information: Jack White: 205-652-6680
July 4, 2009
Event: City of Meridian Fireworks Display
Sponsors: City of Meridian
Location: Bonita Lakes - Meridian , MS
Address: Hwy 19 South - Meridian , MS
Special Features:Gigantic Fireworks Show over the Lakes / Food Vendors / Great Family Fun for all ages
Time: Fireworks at 9:00 p.m..
Admission: FREE
Information: Call City of Meridian Cultural Affairs 601-485-1944
July 11, 2009
Event: Sunfish Summer Triathlon
Sponsor: Meridian Athletic Association
Location: Bonita Lakes Park
Special Features: Featuring 1K Swim, 34K Bike Race, 8K Run
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Information: Entry Fee and Forms / General Information Contact Stacy Barr
By E-mail: jsbarr57@hotmail.com
July 24- July 31, 2009
Event: Neshoba County Fair “ Mississippi 's Giant House Party”
Sponsor: Neshoba County Fair Association
Location: Neshoba County Fair Grounds – Philadelphia , MS
Special Features: Rides: Carnival Rides each day at 10:00 a.m. and operate until 1:00 a.m. Except on Fri July 25 when they close at midnight.
Agriculture Exhibits: Throughout the run of the Fair
Cost: Daily Tickets are $15.00 each day or $30.00 Season Tickets for all 8 days Children under nine (9) enter free.
Information: Call 601-656-8480 www.neshobacountyfair.org
July 29, 2009
Event: “ Meridian Day” at the Neshoba County Fair
Sponsor: East Mississippi Business Development Corp. & Neshoba County Fair
Location: Neshoba County Fair Grounds – Philadelphia , MS – In Founders Square
Special Features: City of Meridian , Lauderdale County Organizations , and NAS Meridian
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Information: Call 601-693-1306

August 7-8, 2009
Event: Ralph Morgan Rodeo
Sponsor: Ralph Morgan
Location: Ralph Morgan Arena
Address: Hwy 45 North
Time: 7:30 p.m. nightly
Admission: Adult $10.00 Children under 12 - $6.00
Information: Call 601-679-8861
August 7, 2009
Event: Sucarnochee Revue
Special Features: Live taping of radio program featuring local and regional music talents from all venues. The Sucarnochee Revue Radio Program is featured on 59 public, commercial, and internet radio stations from Alaska to Australia.
Location: Temple Theatre
Address: 2320 8th Street
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Admission: $5.00 per person
Information: Jack White: 205-652-6680
August 14, 2009
Event: Meridian Moonlight Run
Special Features: 5K run and 2 Mile Walk, Kids Run (age 12 and under)
Sponsor: City of Meridian Parks and Recreation
Location: Northeast Park
Time: 10:00 p.m. - until
Admission: Adult early entry $12.00, race day $15.00- Children under 12 - early entry $8.00, race day $10.00
Information: Call Mary at 601-485-1805, or Mark at 601-485-1895
August 15, 2009
Event: Magnolia Cyclist Downtown Bicycle Criterium Race
Sponsor: Magnolia Cyclists
Location:Downtown Meridian Streets
Time: 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration:TBA
Information: Call Maurice Malone 601-527-5552
August 25-29, 2009
Event: Meridian Museum of Art's Murder Mystery DinnerTheatre- "The Butler Did It, Singing"
Sponsor: Meridian Museum of Art
Location:MSU Riley Center
Address: 2200 5th street
Special Features: Seventh annual fundraiser for the Museum of Art. Food prepared by Pretty Presentations and play production by the Company of Angels
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Registration:$75
Information: MSU Riley Center Box Office, 601-696-2200

September 4, 2009
Event: Sucarnochee Revue
Special Features: Live taping of radio program featuring local and regional music talents from all venues. The Sucarnochee Revue Radio Program is featured on 59 public, commercial, and internet radio stations from Alaska to Australia.
Location: Temple Theatre
Address: 2320 8th Street
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Admission: $5.00 per person
Information: Jack White: 205-652-6680
Spetember 17, 2009
Event: “MCC Bits ‘n Pieces” “Alice in Wonderland”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696
September 28 - October 4
Event: Queen City Fair
Sponsor: Queen City FairAssociation
Location: Lauderdale County Agri-Center
Admission: TBA
Information: Call Len McRae 601-934-4866

October 1-7
Event: Meridian Little Theatre’s 1st Play of the 77th Anniversary SeasonSponsor: 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 Or www.meridianlittletheatre.com
October 2, 2009
Event: Sucarnochee Revue
Special Features: Live taping of radio program featuring local and regional music talents from all venues. The Sucarnochee Revue Radio Program is featured on 59 public, commercial, and internet radio stations from Alaska to Australia.
Location: Temple Theatre
Address: 2320 8th Street
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Admission: $5.00 per person
Information: Jack White: 205-652-6680
October 3, 2009
Event: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Annual October Fest
Special Features:Food Booths, Games, Balloons, Cake Walk, Go Fishing,
Raffle Tickets, Fun for the Whole Family!
Sponsor: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Location: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Address: 1914 18th Ave. Meridian, MS
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: Meal Ticket cost and food to be served to be announced
Information: Call Rhonda Carr 601-482-8494
October 22 - October 24, 2009
Event: MCC Musical “The Wizard of OZ”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696

November 6-7, 2009
Event: Soule’ Live Steam Festival and Railfest “Whistlestop Weekend”
Special Features: Friday, Nov. 6th – “Sparks in the Dark” at dusk
Sponsor: Soule’ Industrial Museum Association and City of Meridian Railfest
Location: Soule’ Steam and Feed Works and Union Station’s Singing Brakeman Park
Address: Soule’ – 402 19th Avenue – Downtown Meridian
Union Station- 1900 Front Street – Downtown Meridian
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Information: Call Greg Hatcher 601-917-3471 or Lauderdale County Tourism 601-482-8001
November 6, 2009
Event: Sucarnochee Revue
Special Features: Live taping of radio program featuring local and regional music talents from all venues. The Sucarnochee Revue Radio Program is featured on 59 public, commercial, and internet radio stations from Alaska to Australia.
Location: Temple Theatre
Address: 2320 8th Street
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Admission: $5.00 per person
Information: Jack White: 205-652-6680
November 7-8, 2009
Event: Homemaker Craft Show and Sale
Special Features: Showcases handmade goods and crafts By local homemakers and small businesses
Sponsor: Lauderdale County Cooperative Extension Service
Location: Frank Cochran Center – Highland Park
Address: 1725 Carousel Drive, Meridian, MS
Time: Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun. 12 noon – 5 p.m.
Admission: $.50
Information: Call the Lauderdale County Cooperative Extension Office
601-482-9764
November 11, 2009
Event: Veteran's Day Ceremony and Parade
Sponsor: Meridian/Lauderdale County Veterans Day / Memorial Day Committee
Location:Ceremony held in front of the Dough Boy Monument
Address: 6th Street and 23rd Avenue-Downtown Meridian
Ceremony Time: 10:30 a.m.
Parade: Held in Downtown Meridian - Follows the Christmas Parade Route
Parade Time: 3:30 p.m.
Information: Call Jim Swartz 601-693-6587 or cell 601-938-0392
November 12, 2009
Event: MCC Jazz Band with Chris Alford
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696
November 14, 2009
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: 8:00 a.m.
Registration: Applications available at Jeff Andersons Fitness Center for advance Registration / 6:30 a.m. day of race at Bonita Lakes
Information: Call 553-8660 or Call Kim Monsour 934-2851 or 693-3191
November 19, 2009
Event: 12th Annual Retiree Celebration
Special Features: Dinner/Dance and Dance Contest/Door Prizes
Sponsor: City of Meridian Retiree Recruitment, Meridian Retirement Connection
Location: Frank Cochran Center – Highland Park
Address: 1725 Carousel Drive, Meridian, MS
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE, ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO 450! Reservations accepted starting October 1st
Information: For reservations call City of Meridian of Meridian Retiree Recruitment 601-484-6841 starting October 1st
November 28, 2009 (Tentative)
Event: Trees of Christmas at Merrehope, “Candlelight- Tour
Sponsor: Meridian Restoration Association
Location: Merrehope and the F.G. Williams home
Address: 905 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drive, Meridian, MS
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Admission: $20.00 adult, $10.00 child
Information: Call 601- 483- 8439 or contact Karen Wallace at 1-601-954-2684

December 1, 2009 (Tentative)
Event: City of Meridian Christmas - Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sponsor: City of Meridian Cultural Affairs
Location: Tree Lighting – Dumont Plaza
Special Features: Local Holiday entertainment
Time: Tree Lighting – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Call City of Meridian Cultural Affairs – Connie Royal 601-485-1944
December 1, 2009
Event: Meridian Downtown Association Nativity Pageant
Sponsor: Meridian Downtown Association
Location: Dumont Plaza
Special Features: Approximately 7 scenes from the Nativity Story and a Mass Choir put on by local churches
Time: Tree Lighting – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: 6:00 pm.
Information: Contact Kim Culpepper 601-604-9278
December 1, 2009
Event: MCC Chorus Fall Semester Concert
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696 or lhill@mcc.cc.ms.us
December 3-9, 2009
Event: Meridian Little Theatre’s 2nd Play of the 77th Anniversary SeasonSponsor: 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 Or www.meridianlittletheatre.com
December 4, 2009
Event: Sucarnochee Revue
Special Features: Live taping of radio program featuring local and regional music talents from all venues. The Sucarnochee Revue Radio Program is featured on 59 public, commercial, and internet radio stations from Alaska to Australia.
Location: Temple Theatre
Address: 2320 8th Street
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Admission: $5.00 per person
Information: Jack White: 205-652-6680
December 5, 2009
Event: Meridian Downtown Merchants’ Association and
City of Meridian Christmas Parade in Downtown Meridian - 5:30 p.m.
Event: Merry Meridian Market on Dumont Plaza and surrounding streets – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m..
Sponsor: Meridian Downtown Merchants’ Association And City of Meridian
Location: Downtown City Streets
Special Features: Christmas Parade with over 100 float entries,tumblers, and bands
Time: Parade – 5:30 p.m.
Information: Call Meridian Downtown Merchants’ Association or Cty of Meridian Cultural Affairs – Connie Royal 601-485-1944

January 19, 2010
Event: “Golden Dragon Acrobats”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696

February 9, 2010
Event:“The Mighty Echoes”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696 or lhill@mcc.cc.ms.us

March 11, 2010
Event: “Church Basement Ladies”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696 or lhill@mcc.cc.ms.us
March 26, 2010
Event: “MCC Big Band Bash”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696 or lhill@mcc.cc.ms.us

April 18, 2010
Event: “MCC Big Band Bash”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696 or lhill@mcc.cc.ms.us

May 4, 2010
Event: “MCC Chorus Spring Semester Concert”
Sponsor: Meridian Community College’s Arts and Letter Series
Location: Meridian Community College’s McCain Theatre
Address: 910 Hwy 19 North – MCC Campus
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Information: Tickets and General Information: Call 601-484-8696 or lhill@mcc.cc.ms.us
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