No Kids Allowed!

September 4, 2010 8:00 AM to September 6, 2010 5:00 PM.

Craft Classes for Adults!

“Expose Yourself to Craft”

September 28, 2010; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Calendar Release Party
Mississippi Craft Center

Twelve of the Exhibiting Members of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi shed their inhibitions and their clothes to benefit their favortie cause:  brining “Exposure” to their craft and the Mississippi Craft Center (pun…

Viking Golf Classic

September 27, 2010 to October 3, 2010.

September 27 – October 3, 2010
Annandale Golf Club
Madison, MS
www.vikingclassic.com

Mississipp’s premiere sporting event. Where professional cooking meets professional golf.

Renaissance Euro Fest Classic Auto Show

October 23, 2010; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Renaissance at Colony Park

The second annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show will be held Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 10 am – 4 pm at the Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, Mississippi.  Over 100…

The Township Fall Festival

October 16, 2010; 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Fall Festival 2010
The Township at Colony Park
Saturday, October 16
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join the Kerioth Coporation and the merchants of The Township at Colony Park in celebrating the Fall with the Fall Festival…

Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived

June 5, 2010 to January 9, 2011.

Come see the 60-foot long Megalodon, the biggest prehistoric shark of all time that cruised all the world’s oceans more than two million years ago here in Misssissippi at the Natural Science Museum!

Herb & Dorothy: A Glimpse into their Extraordinary Collection

April 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010.

April 10, 2010 – September 12, 2010
Mississippi Museum of Art

The Vogel Collection is an unique collection of contemporary art, both for the character and breadth of the objects and for the individuals who created it.

Outdoor Days at the Center

May 1, 2010; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
July 4, 2010; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
September 18, 2010; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
November 6, 2010; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mississippi Craft Center
“Outdoor Days”
May 1, July 4, September 18, November 6
9 am to 5 pm
Fun-filled days of fine craft, music and food held on the grounds of the Mississippi Craft Center.
Visit www.mscrafts.org for more information.

Ridgeland Rendezvous

August 19, 2010; 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

August 19, 2010
5 pm to 8 pm
A night of art at Southern Breeze Gallery, View Gallery, Jackson Street Gallery and the Mississippi Craft Center

The Luxury of Exercise: Small Sculpture and Works on Paper by Claude DeMonte

April 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010.

April 10, 2010 – August 1, 2010
MS Museum of Art

This exhibition features more than fifty works by artist Claude DeMonte from her recent series on exercise.

On the Wall/Off the Wall: Modern American Masterpieces from the Permanent Collection

April 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010.

April 10, 2010 – August 1, 2010
MS Museum of Art

This exhibition presents a fascinating array of some fifty paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and photographs by 20th-21st century artists.

Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home

February 13, 2010 to May 13, 2010.

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
February 13 – May 13, 2010
www.msnaturalscience.org

Two beloved American icons come to life in this education, interactive exhibit for children.

Stately Elegance: The McWillie Epergne

August 25, 2010; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

August 25, 2010
Old Capitol Museum
All Day

New rotating artifact exhibit: Centerpieces from Governor William McWillie and First Lady Catherine McWillie.

Between the Lions

January 30, 2010; 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Mississippi Museum of Art
Saturday, January 30, 2010
9:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm
For more information visit www.msmuseumart.org

Chimneyville Crafts Festival

December 4, 2010 to December 6, 2010.

Chimneyville Crafts Festival
December 4-6, 2009
www.mscrafts.org

Jim Henson’s Fantastic World

December 19, 2009 to March 14, 2010.

Mississippi Museum of Art
Jackson, MS
December 19 – March 14, 2010

An exhibition of Jim Henson’s greatest works.
For more information visit www.msmuseumart.org

Wonderland of Lights

December 5, 2010 to January 2, 2011.

December 5-January 2
Freedom Ridge Park

Gingerbread House Workshop

November 27, 2010;
December 5, 2010;
December 12, 2010;
December 18, 2010;
December 19, 2010;

Viking Cooking School
Nov 27 & Dec 5, 12, 18 & 19
www.vikingcookingschool.com

Dixie National Rodeo

February 11, 2010 to February 17, 2010.

February 11 – 17, 2010
Mississippi Coliseum
Jackson, MS

See World Champion cowboys ride and special entertainers all in one place. For more information visit www.dixienational.org

Boeing Boeing

January 26, 2010 to February 7, 2010.

New Stage Theatre
Jackson, MS
January 26-February 7, 2010
601-948-3531
www.newstagetheatre.com
High-flying and side-splitting show that was revived on Broadway in 2008 from a 1960s French farce.

The 2nd Annual Celebrity Throw

February 25, 2010; 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Where the Arts Meet Athletics
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Mississippi Craft Center
940 Ride Road
www.mscrafts.org

Major League Soccer

March 7, 2010; 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Major League Soccer Exhibition
Chicago Fire vs. FC Dallas
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Freedom Ridge Park, Ridgeland, MS

Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet: Alice in Wonderland

March 7, 2010; 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Arts Center of Mississippi
March 7, 2010 at 2:00 pm
601-960-1557
www.msmetroballet.com

The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet performs Alice in Wonderland through dance. Follow along as Alice finds herself in the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland.

Mal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade & Festival

March 20, 2010; 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Downtown Jackson, MS
Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 1:00 pm
www.halandmals.com

This is a one-of-a-kind parade with characters such as the Sweet Potato Queen and their Wannabes and the Krewe of Kazoo. Join the fun and celebrate this years theme “It’s Not Easy Being Green”.

Natchez Trace Century Ride

April 10, 2010;

Saturday, April 10, 2010
Natchez Trace Parkway
Ridgeland, MS

Township Jazz Festival

April 10, 2010; 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Saturday
April 10, 2010
12 Noon – 7 pm
www.townshipjazzfestival.com

Join in this family-friendly event that will feature jazz greats as well as local student jazz groups at the Township at Colony Park. Admission is Free and lawn chairs and blankets are encourged to make the “festival seating” more comfortable. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Remember: This event will take place RAIN or SHINE!

NatureFEST!

April 10, 2010; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

NatureFEST!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MS Museum of Natural Science
www.msnaturalscience.org

Backyards & Beyond: Great Jackson Arts Council

February 27, 2010 to April 1, 2010.

Arts Center of Mississippi
601-960-1557
www.backyardsandbeyond.org

A traveling exhibition of paintings and sculptures by acclaimed Mississippi artist H.C. Porter.

“Sheep to Shawl Day”

April 17, 2010; 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Mississippi Craft Center
950 Rice Road
Saturday, April 17
10 am – 3:30 pm

Watch as master craftsmen spin wool and other natural fibers into yarn and weave or knit them into finished items.

Rumblin’ in Ridgeland: Car & Bike Show

April 17, 2010; 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Saturday, April 17, 2010
10 am – 2 pm
Holmes Community College – Ridgeland Campus

The Rumblin’ in Ridgeland Car & Bike Show is an open event for all years of cars, trucks & bikes, makes & models, foreign and domestic made. Admission is free to the general Public. Concessions will be available.

WaterFest 2010

April 17, 2010; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

WaterFest 2010
Saturday, April 17 from 10 am – 3 pm
Ross Barnett Reservoir
Lakeshore Park

Inspiring and educating people to protect the water quality in the Reservoir’s watershed!

Crossroads Film Festival

April 16, 2010 to April 18, 2010.

April 16-18, 2010
Downtown Jackson
601-510-9148
www.crossroadsfilmfestival.com

A celebration of the art of filmmaking in all of its diversity and depth.

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival on Tour

April 9, 2010; 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
April 11, 2010; 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

MS Museum of Natural Science
April 9 from 6 pm – 9 pm
April 11 from 2 pm – 4 pm

The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival on Tour brings together a selection of films that tell a story about our planet from talking about issues to providing solutions to those issues.

www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/on-tour

KidFest!

April 23, 2010 to April 25, 2010.
April 30, 2010 to May 2, 2010.

Freedom Ridge Park
Ridgeland, MS
April 23-25, 2010
April 30-May 2, 2010
For more information call 601-853-2011

Pepsi Pops at the Reservoir

May 7, 2010; 5:00 PM;

Pepsi Pops
Friday, May 7, 2010
Old Trace Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir
Ridgeland, MS
Gates open at 4:30, Symphony begins at 7:30
www.msorchestra.com

“Tri” Tennis on Tuesdays

May 11, 2010; 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
May 18, 2010; 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
May 25, 2010; 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Ridgeland Tennis Center
May 11, 18, 15
6:00 – 7:30 pm

The Tri-County Tennis Association invites you to “Tri” Tennis on Tuesdays!

Canton Flea Market

May 13, 2010;

Thursday, May 13, 2010
Historic Courthouse Square
Canton, MS

This biggest flea market in Mississippi. Over 1,000 superior artists of handmade arts & crafts on display!

Dragon Boat Regatta

May 15, 2010; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Saturday, May 15, 2010
8:00 am – Until
Old Trace Park at the Ross Barnett Reservoir

The sport of dragon boating is over 2000 years old with its origins steeped in tradition. The pageantry, the colors, the mechanics of dragon boating are educational and present a view into the past.

Renaissance Fine Arts Festival

May 22, 2010; 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
May 23, 2010; 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

In its first year, almost 10,000 guests welcomed 80 artist from 22 states enjoying visual and performing arts and interactive activities for the whole family.

This year our juried event will welcome 100 of America’s finest artists.

Hosted at the…

Soulshine Blues & Groove Fest

May 22, 2010; 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Saturday, May 22, 2010
11 am – 10:30 pm
The Township at Colony Park

The Soulshine Blues & Groove Fest is a benefit for Prostrate Cancer. Enjoy music and food all day long! Admission is FREE but donations for the cause are accepted.

“Snake Day: Mississippi Style”

June 1, 2010; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
10 am – Noon

Hamstock: Pork, Love & Music

Hamstock: BBQ & Music Festival
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Jackson Street District
Ridgeland, MS
www.jacksonstreetdistrict.com

Join the crowd at Hamstock BBQ & Music festival for 10 hours of Pork, Love & Music!

Heatwave Classic Triathlon

June 5, 2010; 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Heatwave Classic Triathlon
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Quickly becoming a race favorite among tri-athletes in the Southeast.

USA International Ballet Competition

June 12, 2010 to June 27, 2010.

June 12-27, 2010
Thalia Mara Hall
Jackson, MS

Join us when the world dances in Jackson!

Red, White & Jackson

July 1, 2010; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Red, White & Jackson
July 1, 2010 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Old Capitol Museum

Fourth of July Festivities on the Old Capitol Museum Green Lawn.

Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest

July 3, 2010 to July 5, 2010.

Canton, MS
July 3 – July 5, 2010

Come watch the balloons flicker & dance and sway in the wind!

Celebrate America Balloon Glow

July 2, 2010; 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Northpark Mall
Friday, July 2, 2010
6 pm – 10 pm

A family friendly Fourth of July celebration that offers a wide variety of activities and experiences for all ages.

Team Sandtastic at Northpark Mall

July 6, 2010; 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
July 7, 2010 10:00 AM to July 8, 2010 9:00 PM.
July 8, 2010 10:00 AM to July 9, 2010 9:00 PM.
July 9, 2010; 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
July 10, 2010; 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
July 11, 2010; 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
July 12, 2010; 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

July 6-12, 2010
Northpark Mall
Ridgeland, MS
10 am – 9 pm Weekdays
12 pm – 6 pm Sunday

Growing Up WILD!

July 26, 2010; 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Teacher Workshop
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Monday, July 26, 2010
9am – 3:30pm

WILD about Reptiles

July 27, 2010; 12:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Teacher Workshop
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
9am – 3:30pm

Project WILD

July 28, 2010; 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Aquatic Teacher Workshop
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
9am – 3:30pm

Project WILD Aquatic is an aquatic wildlife and aquatic ecosystems focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. Project WILD…

Flying WILD

July 29, 2010; 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Teacher Workshop
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Thursday, July 29, 2010
9am – 3:30pm

Back to ZOOL

August 14, 2010; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Jackson Zoo
Saturday, August 14, 2010
9am – 5pm

A Fun and educational day at the zoo-Come see how and what the animals do while they are at “Zool”. Also, come meet the zoo docents and educational…

Water Day at The Township at Colony Park

August 21, 2010; 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Water Day at The Township of Colony Park on August 21, 2010 from 1 pm – 4 pm. Plan a day in the sun and cool off in the inflatable water slides and much more!

Pioneer Day on the Natchez Trace Parkway

August 28, 2010; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Living history demonstration that shows the challenges faced by early Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840.

“One Fine Sunday in the Funny Pages”

August 10, 2010 11:00 AM to August 31, 2010 7:00 PM.

Northpark Mall

An exhibition of cartoon art featuring over 135 different comic strips and panels all published in newspapers on the same Sunday!