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December 2008 The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents the inaugural “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts show Saturday, December 6th. “Holly Days” will feature a variety of vendors from the city and state to showcase their talents. The show will precede Vicksburg Main Street’s Annual Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. Vendor applications are now being accepted. Space is limited and acceptance to the Show will be based on the images of the crafts/art submitted with an application. Exhibit space is $40 for SCHF members and $50 for nonmembers. To be considered, vendor applications must be turned in no later than September 1st. Download application form. October 2008 Vicksburg Celebration and Jamboree, honoring the music, art, and culture of our community, October 16 from 5-10 p.m. More info coming soon! September 2008 The SCHF proudly welcomes award winning artist, Elizabeth Blaylock. She will conduct a 4-Day oils and acrylics workshop on September 22-25 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. August 2008 “The Dual Demo, Art and Cooking Show” Saturday, August 2nd at 6:00 p.m. This entertaining event will consist of an art and cooking demonstration by Robert St. John and Wyatt Waters. General admission is $25 with special limited V.I.P. and SUPER V.I.P. tickets available. The audience will be able to observe the cooking styles of St. John as he prepares a five-course meal. While still being overtaken by the aroma of the southern cuisine, Waters will create and captivate you with an artistic masterpiece on site. A book signing will follow the show. Press release. SCHF is proudly partnering with the Vicksburg Theatre Guild to present Southern Drama Kids performing arts classes on Tuesdays, from 3:45-5:00 p.m., August 19 through December in the SCHF Auditorium. The fee for the program is $50 per student. Southern Drama Kids is open to any child ages 12-18. This program is designed to build acting skills, creative thinking, speaking skills, confidence, leadership abilities, self-esteem and enthusiasm. At the end of the program, an “Academy Awards” will be held for the students to showcase what they have learned to friends and family. Space is limited and reservations are required. To register or for more information, call the SCHF office at (601) 631-2997, stop by 1302 Adams Street or email info@southernculture.org. July 2008 The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents An Evening with Nevada Barr, the New York Times bestselling author, at the SCHF Auditorium on Tuesday, July 15th 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow the program. Nevada Barr first introduced her wildly popular Park Ranger “Anna Pigeon” fifteen years ago in Track of the Cat, a remarkable debut that earned Barr a host of honors, including an Agatha Award. Members of the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation may make reservations. Non-members may attend without a reservation on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. More. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents Chips Galore: Basic Stringing Technique by Laura Tarbutton, Saturday, July 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students will design and create a one-of-a-kind necklace using basic bead techniques. A variety of beads, gemstone chips and silver-tone tube beads will be used. Registration is $45/members and $50/non-members. All supplies are included. Reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during May, on Sundays, Sundays, June 1 and 29 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the academy building. This month: Rumba. A book signing for Martha Skelton: Master Quilter of Mississippi signing will be held at the SCHF Auditorium, Thursday, June 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. The book is an illustrated biography of one of the state's most beloved artisans and teachers. Like all art forms, quilting has its “masters,” and Vicksburg's Martha Butcher Skelton is among them. Noted quilt scholar Mary Elizabeth Johnson chronicles Martha Skelton's life and her development into one of America's foremost quilt artists. More. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents entertainment media journalist, author, playwright, and Vicksburg Native Ellis Nassour. Ellis will present a lecture on his book Honky Tonk Angel and also speak about his interviews with entertainers throughout the years. There will also be Patsy Cline musical tribute performances throughout the evening by Vicksburg vocalist Maria Adona. This event will be held at the SCHF Auditorium on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow the next day at Lorelei Books on Washington Street. Press Release. Special Vicksburg Note: Vicksburg Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 8:00-11:00 a.m. June 14 thru September 13, Downtown Vicksburg Waterfront, Levee Street at Grove Street. Southern Book Club: June, the Southern Book Club will discuss Deep South by Nevada Barr at 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Please call the SCHF office for more information. SCHF Summer Youth Programming. SCHF is proud to present the Vicksburg Multicultural Arts Camp June 23-27 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. During this unique camp, children discover the art, dance, music and cuisine of different cultures, and will learn new artistic techniques while developing an appreciation for the traditions and customs of others. The camp is open to any child age 6 to 12. The $50 camp fee includes all supplies and a snack each day. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation will host the “Meet the Folks Behind the Food: The SFA Oral History Initiative at Year Three.” This photo exhibit, featuring portraits of fifty individuals chronicled by the Southern Foodways Alliance Oral History Initiative, celebrates the unsung and uncelebrated men and women whose work has helped keep alive Southern Foodways. The exhibit will be on display at the Southern Cultural Academy Building through June 23-July 23. For more information on the work of the Southern Foodways Alliance, visit www.southernfoodways.com. Come by the SCHF courtyard and view what a wonderful flower garden they the Green Hills Garden Club has designed and planted. We appreciate all their hard work they put into this very special project! Richard McComas, SCHF guitar instructor, presently has three openings for anyone interested in learning to play the guitar or to enhance your guitar playing talents. Give Richard a call at 601-638-7899 or 601-529-6505 or email mccomasmusic@hotmail.com. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents a guitar workshop and concert by Nashville guitar artist, Johnny Bellar. The workshop will be held in the SCHF Academy Building on Friday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. - 3:00 pm. and the special concert performance will be held in the SCHF Auditorium also on Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. The workshop registration fee is $150. Johnny Bellar is a virtuoso player of both the resophonic guitar and the lap steel guitar. He is a regular on the Nashville Now television program and on the Grand Ole Opry. Press release. Photography classes presented by Cami Calnan: Digital camera ‘how to’ class Tuesday, May 6th,5:30-7pm. Students will learn how to take better pictures with their digital camera. $30 per person for SCHF members and $35 for nonmembers. Hand-coloring Photographs Thursday, May 8th, 5:30-7pm. The instructor will share techniques for tinting photographs. $30 per person for SCHF members and $35 for nonmembers. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during May, on Sundays, Sundays, May 11 and 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the academy building. This month: Rumba. The Mississippi Art Colony 2008 Traveling Exhibit will be on display at the Cultural Center from May 13 through the middle of June. Since 1948, the Mississippi Art Colony has brought together artists and instructors to create, study, and critique each other’s work. The Mississippi Art Colony passes on the beauty it creates by taking winners of its juried competition to communities across the state. Southern Book Club: For May, the Southern Book Club will discuss The Appeal by John Grisham 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Please call the SCHF office for more information. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents “Line Dancing by Kay.” These classes will meet from 6 to 7 pm on Tuesdays, March 18, 25, and April 1, 8, 22 and 29. Local instructor, Kay Bennett, will instruct the class. Permaculture design certificate course presented by Green Footprints LLC. Permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of cultivated ecosystems which have the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems. Dr. Rebecca Habeeb Chabot, Vicksburg native, and her husband Akia Chabot are offering courses and workshops over the 5 weekends beginning Saturday the 5th of April and finishing Sunday the 4th of May. The course will be held at the SCHF and the permaculture demonstration site the Chabot's are creating at their suburban property. Cancelled. The spring installment of Four Seasons of the Arts is afoot, with three performances. The first performance will be a free concert performance by the Mississippi College Singers, conducted by Dr. James M. Meaders in the SCHF Auditorium, on Sunday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during April, on Sundays, Sundays, April 13 and 20 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the academy building. This month: Tango. Southern Book Club: For April, the Southern Book Club will discuss Uncle Tom’s Children by Richard Wright 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Please call the SCHF office for more information. Fundamentals of Investing Workshop. SCHF will host a 5 week Financial Workshop on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 from April 22 to May 20. No matter what your age, your financial situation or your goals, this workshop will help show you the power of investing. Looking for that unique gift for that special someone? Be sure to consider the special Cultural Center Crosses. Created by Mitsy Clendenin, this is the Cross that graces the top of one of Vicksburg’s most historical buildings. All proceeds go to support the buildings and all programs at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. The crosses are only $12. The SCHF is an ideal place to hold weddings, receptions, performances, reunions, lectures, and business meetings. Space available for rent include the classrooms in the 1930s Academy Building and the 1880s Auditorium featuring a stage, 24-foot ceilings, and hardwood floors. A “Special” THANKS goes to Trustmark National Bank For sponsoring the new SCHF image piece rack cards and Phillip and Misty Clendenin For their special donation to SCHF. Thank you to our Webmaster, Mike Calnan, for your continued assistance in letting the SCHF shine through the internet world... Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during March, on Sundays, March 9 and 30 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the academy building. This month: Tango. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents “Line Dancing by Kay.” These classes will meet from 6 to 7 pm on Tuesdays, March 18, 25, and April 1, 8, 22 and 29. Local instructor, Kay Bennett, will instruct the class. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents a cooking workshop, The Taste of Spring, led by Kristin Gluck Thursday, March 20th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required for the class. The fee for the class is $30 for SCHF members and $35 for non-members. To register or for more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation will host a welcoming reception for new Executive Director Annette Kirklin on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the SCHF Academy Building. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is pleased to partner with Pi Alpha Kappa Sorority to present a special Valentines Concert and Luncheon, To Vicksburg, with Love by Daniel and Julie Lee, with entertainment ranging from Elvis, to Gospel, to Broadway at noon on Tuesday, February 12 in the SCHF Auditorium. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during February, on Sundays, February 17 and 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the academy building. This month: Waltz. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is offering a 3-session adult watercolor workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, February 19, 26, and March 4. The class will be taught by local artist, Nancy A. Mitchell. Southern Book Club: For February, the Southern Book Club will discuss A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Please call the SCHF office for more information. The River Kids After School Arts Program has just begun, but we have a few spaces still available. River Kids Art meets on Thursdays from 3:45 to 5:00 and is open to any child from 1st grade to 6th grade. For more information, or to register, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997. Be sure to check out the new musical montage of past programs and events held here at the Center, The Southern Cultural Experience. This video will be used to promote the Complex and showcase events. You may even catch a glimpse of someone you know! The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is pleased to welcome Annette Kirklin as Executive Director. Vicksburg Post article. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during January, on Sundays, January 13 & 27 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the academy building. This month: Foxtrot. Southern Book Club: For January, the Southern Book Club will discuss Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Please call the SCHF office for more information. Registration is open for the spring semester of River Kids After School Art Program. Open to any child in 1st grade through 6th grade, the program accepts 60 students for the art class on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The program will begin on Thursday, January 17, 2008. Make plans to attend the 6th Annual Mardi Gras Ball Friday, January 25, 2008 at The Rainbow Arena — Entertainment by The Chill. Proceeds to benefit the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation. For more information or for reservations, call Nancy Bell at 601-636-5010. The SCHF will offer a Hand Forming Clay Workshop with Daisy Anderson on Monday, January 28 and February 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Cost of the workshop is $60 for SCHF members and $65 for nonmembers. This includes all supplies. Reservations are required. Call the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 for reservations. Exterior and interior repairs. The SCHF has been awarded a $150,000 Community Heritage Preservation Grant to repair the exterior of the historic 1886 Italinate Auditorium. (The Community Heritage Preservation Grant program is administered by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Additional matching funds in the amount of $30,000 will bring the project to $180,000.) In addition to the MDAH grant, $196,000 has been approved as part of Senator Thad Chochran’s HUD Economic Development Initiatives portion of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill to renovate the interior of the building, including restoration of both floors, permanent gallery space, and eventually a lift to make the building handicapped accessible. The 2007 Annual Meeting and Luncheon was held at the Southern Cultural Heritage Complex on November 28, 2007. At this meeting the following board members were elected for another term: Nancy Bell, Hobbs Freeman, Charlie Gholson, Anita Houston, Joey Halinski, Bill Longfellow, and Landman Teller, Jr. Melody Golding was selected to fill the one vacant position on the board. Katrina: Mississippi Women Remember, a photography exhibit by Melody Golding, will continue to be on display in the Cultural Center Academy Building through December 14 during the Center’s office hours. The SCHF Auditorium will be the venue for a special holiday event: Singe Feaste, A Renaissance Madrigal Dinner presented by the Warren Central High School Choral Department on December 7, 8, and 9. Tickets for the program, which include dinner and the performance, are $25.00. SCHF will host the Saint Joseph Community Orchestra performing its annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m in the SCHF Auditorium. Cost is $10.00 or admission with a Saint Joseph’s Arts Patron Membership Card. Southern Book Club: For December, the Southern Book Club will discuss A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19. Please call the SCHF office for more information. Do you need a gift for the person who has everything? A membership to the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is always a perfect gift! This valuable gift will help provide supplies to children in our free after-school art and music program, or help bring a performance or exhibit to the entire community. Call the office at 601-631-2997 to make arrangements today! Vicksburg photographer Melody Golding witnessed first hand the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as a volunteer for the Red Cross during the relief efforts. Her unique sepia toned silver gelatin prints, taken during the 12 months that followed, are the basis for her latest exhibit, Katrina: Mississippi Women Remember. The exhibit will open at the Cultural Center with a reception on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. and will be on display during the SCHF’s office hours through December 14, 2007. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation will host a resonator guitar workshop with Nashville artist Johnny Bellar on Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and a free concert at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during November, on Sundays, November 4 & 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the academy building. This month: West Coast Swing. Back by popular demand, the SCHF presents a cooking workshop led by Kristin Gluck, What to Eat During the Week, Simple and Tasty Meals Sure to Please, will be held in the SCHF Academy Building on Tuesday, November 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and again in the evening from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation’s 2007 Annual Meeting and Luncheon is Wednesday, November 28 at noon in the SCHF Auditorium. This year’s guest speaker will be Melody Golding. Melody will present a slide show and lecture on her latest photography exhibit, Katrina: Mississippi Women Remember. The meeting will also include a brief overview of the past year at SCHF and what to look forward to in the future. New board members and officers will also be elected. Mississippi Reads is a statewide project designed to encourage reading among all Mississippians by highlighting a Mississippi author each year. The Southern Book Club will join libraries, schools, and other book clubs in reading the first book in the Mississippi Reads series, Go Down Moses by William Faulkner. Southern Book Club: For November, the Southern Book Club will discuss Go Down Moses by William Faulkner at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28. Please call the SCHF office for more information. The River Kids After School Art Program continues this fall beginning September 13. Camilla Calnan, Vicksburg native and owner of Camilla Calnan Photography in Asheville, North Carolina, resumes her popular photography workshops in October with Hand-Coloring Photographs, October 2 at 5:30 p.m. and Digital Camera How-To, October 3 at 5:30 p.m. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during October, on Sundays, October are 14th and 28th from 5 - 7 p.m. in the academy building. This month: West Coast Swing. Southern Book Club: For October, the Southern Book Club will discuss Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17. Please call the SCHF office for more information. August 2007 A Gospel Brunch featuring Patrick Smith on Sunday, August 5 at 12:00 p.m. in the SCHF Auditorium will close out the Smithsonian Exhibit. Tickets are $10. Reservations are required by Wednesday, August 1. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation and the Mississippi Humanities Council are honored to host the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit, New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music from June 28 through August 9, Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Vicksburg native William R. Ferris presents a lecture titled Mississippi Blues Roots at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 2. The lecture is free and open to the public, and will be in the SCHF Auditorium. Chris Goertzen will lecture on and perform roots music Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. in the Academy building. The lecture will be an episodic survey of American roots music, emphasizing Mississippi tunes, drawing on a few video examples and more tunes picked and sung by Chris Goertzen. Larry Morrisey of the Mississippi Arts Commission presents a lecture on Mississippi Traditional Music Today, Tuesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. in the Academy building. The talk will include an overview of folk and traditional musicians who are currently living and performing in Mississippi.
SCHF will present
two live concerts and a sacred harp singing
event during July, in coordination with the Smithsonian New Harmonies
exhibit. SCHF is proud to bring back our children's arts camp, incorporating the roots music theme of SCHF's summer programming and the Smithsonian Exhibit, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 23-27. It is open to any child age 6 to 12. During this unique camp, children will discover folk art, dance and music. The $50 fee per child includes all supplies, materials, and a daily snack. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation, in cooperation with Mississippi Humanities Council, will explore America’s roots music as it hosts the local showing of New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition. New Harmonies will be on view at SCHF beginning June 28 and continuing through August 9, Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during June, on Sundays, June 10 and 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. This month: Mambo/Salsa. Southern Book Club: For June, the Southern Book Club will discuss Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20. Please call the SCHF office for more information. The Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit, New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music will kick off its six weeks in Vicksburg on Thursday, June 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a Vicksburg Roots Music Celebration including a tribute to Vicksburg’s own Willie Dixon.
Other
events scheduled during New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music
include: Lebanese cooking instructor Mary Louise Nosser is making her kouby video available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit SCHF. The video, How to Make Lebanese Kouby, is a 27 minute instructional video in the art of traditional Lebanese kouby. It may be purchased from the Cultural Center in VHS or DVD format for $15. Spring in Vicksburg always brings the annual Lebanese Dinner at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Crowds of Vicksburg residents line up early for the annual chance to taste authentic Lebanese cuisine. This year, the annual Lebanese dinner has been postponed until fall. If you are hungry now for the delicious foods of Lebanon, learn to prepare them in May with SCHF’s Lebanese cooking class on Saturday, May 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Academy Building. Saint Joseph Orchestra Spring Concert Pops to Bach, Sunday, May 6, 2:30 p.m. SCHF Auditorium Ancient Bronze Casting Workshop with local artist and sculptor, Hobbs Freeman, May 14-19 on the grounds of Jordan’s Chapel on Campbell Swamp Road. Southern Book Club: For May, the Southern Book Club will discuss The Road by Cormac McCarthy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. Please call the SCHF office for more information. Mississippi Quilt Association Gala to honor Vicksburg’s Martha Skelton, May 31 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Martha Skelton is a Mississippi quilt artist who has been recognized by the American Quilting Society as one of the Top 20 Quilters in the United States. For more information, please contact Shirley Wiltshire at 601-795-7033 or visit the Mississippi Quilt Association website at www.mississippiquilt.org. Smithsonian New Harmonies Coming to SCHF. SCHF has been selected to be the venue for an upcoming Smithsonian Exhibit about American roots music. The New Harmonies Exhibit has been made available to SCHF through the Mississippi Humanities Council. The exhibit will kick off its six weeks in Vicksburg on Thursday, June 28 with a Vicksburg Roots Music Celebration including a tribute to Vicksburg’s own Willie Dixon. The summer will be filled with workshops, children’s programming, concerts, and lectures celebrating Vicksburg’s own musical heritage. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during April, on Sundays, April 1 and 15 from 5 - 7 p.m. SCHF will host the Seventh Annual Benefit Gala on Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. for the Vicksburg Chamber Music Festival, featuring The Capitol City Stage Band with Miss Mississippi 2005, Kristian Dambrino. Following the Gala, the Vicksburg Chamber Music Festival will include 3 performances on each of the following Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Southern Book Club: For April, the Southern Book Club will discuss The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. Please call the SCHF office for more information. SCHF is in need of volunteers! No matter what your interests, we have a place for you. Saturday, April 21, beginning at 8:00 a.m., SCHF will have a Spring Volunteer Work Day. Please call the SCHF office if you are interested in volunteering on April 21 or any other time. Forms will be available for students in need of community service hours. SCHF will offer a mini Permaculture weekend workshop April 28 and 29 for those interested but unable to commit to the 4 week course held in January. The workshop will serve as an introduction to the Permaculture lifestyle. The $150 fee ($100 for students) will cover all activities, materials, and lunch on Saturday.
Save the
Date: A new handicapped ramp has been added to the east entrance to the Auditorium and a new center handrail added to the front steps. The new ramp replaced a wooden ramp placed over concrete steps years ago by volunteers. The new handrail leads to the front doors of the Auditorium and is positioned in the center of the steps. Work has also begun on the academy building through a grant provided by the Mississippi Arts Commission's Building Fund for the Arts and with matching funds from the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during March, on Sundays, March 11 and 25 from 5 - 7 p.m. March classes will study Rumba. Spring Pilgrimage 2007 will kick off with an opening concert and reception on Thursday, March 15 featuring Johnny Crocker at the Southern Culture Heritage Center Auditorium. Refreshments will be provided by each of the tour sites. Cost for the concert is $20 in advance or $25 at the door and all proceeds benefit future pilgrimage marketing and promotions. The SCHF is pleased to again include its recently restored Cobb House to the list of attractions offered for tour, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SCHF needs volunteer tour guides for pilgrimage. If you are interested in leading tours or participating in Pilgrimage, please contact the SCHF office at 601-631-2997. KidzArt is coming to Vicksburg! KidzArt is a unique drawing-based education program designed to teach children valuable skills and explore creativity. KidzArt camps and workshops are designed for both experienced and novice artists. The one day Spring Zing workshop will be an introduction to the KidzArt method. It will be held in the SCHF academy building on Thursday, March 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The program is open to any student in kindergarten through fifth grade. Cooking Workshop "What to Eat during the Week, Simple and Tasty Meals Sure to Please" by Kristin Gluck of ...By Request, Unique Pick-up Foods: two sessions Thursday, February 8 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the SCHC Academy Building. Reservations are required. The fee is $25 for SCHF members and $30 for non-members. Call 601-631-2997 for reservations. To Vicksburg, with Love, a musical celebration and luncheon featuring Daniel & Julie Lee will include entertainment ranging from Elvis, to Gospel, to Broadway. Presented by SCHF and Pi Alpha Kappa Sorority at noon on Tuesday, February 13 in the SCHF Auditorium. The $10 fee for the performance may be paid at the door and includes lunch. Reservations are required. Mardi Gras Mask Workshop for children, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17 in the SCHF Academy Building, just before the annual Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Vicksburg. Students will enjoy mask making fun followed by a traditional King Cake snack! The $10 fee for the class covers all supplies and snacks. Make plans to attend the 5th Annual Mardi Gras Ball February 17, 2007, 8 p.m. - midnight. Proceeds to benefit the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation. For more information or for reservations, call Nancy Bell at 601-636-5010. Internationally known pianist, Ian Hominick, will present a concert in the SCHF Auditorium on Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 pm. The performance is presented in conjunction with the Vicksburg Music Teachers Association. There is no fee to attend the concert, but donations will be accepted at the door. Southern Book Club: Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28. (Note the temporary date change to the 4th Wednesday in February.) The River Kids After School Arts Program, open to any child from 1st grade to 6th grade, still has a few spaces available. The Children's Show Choir is on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:00. There is no charge for the program. River Kids Art on Thursdays, also from 3:45 to 5:00, is offered free of charge thanks to the Mississippi Arts Commission, SCHF members, corporate sponsors, and the City of Vicksburg. During the November Annual Meeting, the new 2007 Board of Directors and Officers were elected. Thanks so much to the new 2007 Board of Directors for their time, talents and willingness to serve. The organization could not survive without you! Southern Book Club: Barefootin' by Unita Blackwell and Joanne Prichard on Wednesday, January 17. Children's Show Choir: SCHF is now taking reservations for the spring semester. The children’s show choir will teach children basic music and vocal skills, as well as movement, choreography, and performance skills every Tuesday beginning January 23 from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. The spring semester of the River Kids After School Program is scheduled from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. every Thursday beginning January 25. The River Kids Program is designed to encourage children to discover and develop their creative talents. The program is free, but reservations are required. Adult Art Workshop: Anyone Can Draw: The three session class, with veteran artist and art educator Nancy Mitchell, will be Thursdays, January 25, February 1, and February 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The class will teach beginners drawing basics through exercises in contour drawing and shading; it concludes with a still life drawing. Volunteer Opportunities at SCHF: The new year is such a busy time for the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation and there are many volunteer opportunities. A few of our needs are: Spring Pilgrimage Guides, Exhibit Organizers, Event Promotions, and Gardening. With five buildings on an entire city block and a variety of programming, there are many ways to help! December 2006 November 2006 2006 SCHF Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on November 8 at noon in the SCHF Auditorium. This year’s guest speaker will be David Morgan, the Mississippi Humanities Council Smithsonian exhibit coordinator for the for the upcoming summer 2007 New Harmonies Exhibit. The cost is only $10, in advance or at the door. Reservations are requested on or before November 6 to the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or by e-mail. If you would like to volunteer to help with the annual meeting, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during October, on Sundays, October 1 and 15 from 5 - 7 p.m. October classes will study East Coast Swing. The Children's Show Choir music program, each Tuesday from 3:45-5:00 p.m. this fall, will teach children basic music and vocal skills, as well as movement, choreography and performance skills. The program is open to any child interested in singing and performing. The program is free and open to the public. (The Children's Show Choir program is now full.) The River Kids After School Art Program, each Thursday from 3:45-5:00 p.m., is designed to encourage children to discover and develop their creative talents. This year, the program is open to all children in 1st through 6th grades. (The River Kids After School Art Program is now full.) Vicksburg's Fall Pilgrimage will begin with a kickoff event and art exhibit at the SCHF Cobb House on Thursday evening, October 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. An art exhibit of "old meets new" photographs by Tom Pharr, owner of Anchuca, will be on display, along with a champagne and dessert reception. Pharr has photographed "unique nuances" at each of the 15 properties participating in pilgrimage. The $25 ticket for the event can be purchased at the door, or in advance at any of the Fall Pilgrimage participants: the Martha Vick House, SCHF Cobb House, Mary Harwood House, Cedar Grove Mansion, Belle of the Bends, Christ Episcopal Church, Anchuca Mansion, George Washington Ball House, Baer House, Shlenker House, Annabelle, Duff Green Mansion, The Governor's Inn, and Stained Glass Manor. Fall Pilgrimage will be every Friday through Sunday throughout October. Admission is $6 per person per tour site, paid at each tour site. The fall schedule will include evening ghost tours of select properties. The Cobb House will be open for tours every Friday in October from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a volunteer tour guide, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997. Come and learn the basics of floral design in SCHF's Fall Floral Design Workshop on Tuesday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m. in the SCHF academy building. Southern Book Club: Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral by Kris Radish at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18. The Arts Blitz held at SCHF was a huge success! During the two week blitz, children of all ages joined art teachers and volunteers to create 100 mural panels to be installed at the Children's Art Park at Catfish Row. The panels will be returned to the City for a protective coating then installed in the Art Park at Catfish Row for all to enjoy! September 2006 August 2006 Mark your calendars now to be in town for Vicksburg’s Independence Day Celebration Southern Style! The multi-day celebration will be filled with concerts, comedians, and spectacular fireworks over historic downtown Vicksburg. Watch for more details soon! Mini Monday Art Camp: Every Monday during the months of June and July from 3 - 4 p.m., students will work on a variety of art projects including painting, collage, crafts, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture. Art Workshop: Introduction to Ceramics will offer four session class in the SCHF Academy Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 18, 20, 25, and 27. This introductory workshop will include a bit of art history and instruct participants on the fundamental skills of building and glazing ceramics. Impress Without the Stress, Creative Side Dishes for Summer Entertaining, the first of a new series of cooking workshops led by Kristin Gluck, will be held in the SCHF Academy Building on Tuesday, June 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Gluck will be offering four seasonal cooking workshops over the course of the year at SCHF. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during June, on Sundays, June 18 and 25 from 5 - 7 p.m. Southern Book Club: The Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. Senior citizens and volunteers of the Vicksburg Senior Center have been working hard all year to produce a new cookbook, Senior Moments: A Collection of Recipes, Antidotes, and Short Stories. The book will be debuted at a reception open to the public in the Southern Cultural Heritage Center Auditorium on Friday, June 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adult Art Workshop: Watercolor for Beginners. Come and learn the basics about watercolor paint, paper, and techniques in a casual and fun setting with Jeanne Evans. The workshop will be Saturday, June 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the SCHF academy building. SCHF is proud to bring back the Vicksburg Multicultural Arts Camp for children June 26 - 30 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. During this unique camp, children discover the art, dance, music and cuisine of a different culture each day, culminating with a public performance and exhibit on the last day in the SCHF Auditorium. Space is limited and reservations are required. SCHF is in need of summer volunteers. No matter what your interests, we have a place for you. Here are a few of our current needs: Gardening, Youth Programming, Multicultural Camp, Administrative, and Preservation. Vicksburg Chamber Choir Spring Concert, Tuesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center Auditorium. The concert features a variety of choral music, mainly by 20th Century American composers. Free admission; donations accepted. Poster. Mississippi Art Colony 2006 Traveling Exhibit in the Cobb House May 8-26. This exhibit displays winners of the Mississippi Art Colony juried competition featuring artists in varied media from Mississippi and neighboring states. River Kids After School Art End of the Year Program May 11. Join us to meet the teachers and see the great work created by our talented students throughout the semester including painting, collage, ceramics, drawings, and sculpture. Southern Book Club: The Hounds of Winter by James Magnuson at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17. Spring in Vicksburg always brings the annual Lebanese Dinner at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Crowds of Vicksburg residents line up early for the annual chance to taste authentic Lebanese cuisine. This year, SCHF is pleased to welcome Mary Louise Nosser to teach a cooking class on Saturday, May 20. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during May, on Sundays, May 21 and 28 from 5 - 7 p.m. The Staff and Board of Directors of the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation would like to formally thank the members of the Green Hills Garden Club again for their continued commitment and time volunteering to plant and maintain the courtyard flower beds. Vicksburg Spring Pilgrimage is under way, through April 15! The newly restored Cobb House is open for tours on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. SCHF needs volunteer tour guides. If you are interested, please contact the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or stop by 1302 Adams Street. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during April, on Sundays, April 2 and 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. The Mississippi School of Protocol and Etiquette will hold six week courses for youth (age 7-12) from April 3 to May 8, and for teens (age 13-17) from April 4 to May 9. Humanities Lecture Series — Iraq: The People and the Possibilities, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. Charlie Mitchell, Executive Editor of The Vicksburg Post, will present a lecture about his March 2006 visit to Iraq when he spent three weeks embedded with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Accompanying the lecture will be a slide show of previously unpublished photos. Southern Book Club: Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis by Jimmy Carter at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. Mississippi School of the Arts Chorale Performance: Saturday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during March, on Sundays, March 5 and 19 from 5 - 7 p.m. Saint Joseph Community Orchestra: J.S. Bach Piano Concerto No.1 in D Minor with famed pianist, Marie Nelson and Handel’s Water Music Suite, Sunday, March 12 at 3:00 p.m. Southern Book Club: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. The Mississippi School of Protocol and Etiquette will hold six week courses for youth (age 7-12) from April 3 to May 8, and for teens (age 13-17) from April 4 to May 9. SCHF will host A Toast to Broadway, the Sixth Annual Vicksburg International Chamber Music Festival Benefit Gala, on Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Vicksburg Spring Pilgrimage will kick off the 2006 Season with a cocktail reception at the Shlenker House on Friday, March 24. The SCHF will feature our newly restored Cobb House during Vicksburg’s Spring Pilgrimage. The sixth annual Vicksburg International Chamber Music Festival in coordination with the University of Southern Mississippi presents the first concert of the Spring 2006 concert series in the SCHF Auditorium on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. The Vicksburg International Chamber Music Festival will hold events from Saturday, March 25 through Sunday, April 2. Financial Workshop, every Tuesday from February 7 through March 14 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Southern Book Club: The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15. The New Orleans chapter of the American Harp Society presents Merci, An Evening of French Harp Music on Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the SCHF Auditorium. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during February, on Sundays, February 19 and 26 from 5 - 7 p.m. SCHF will host a Mardi Gras Mask Workshop for children on Saturday, February 25. Make plans to attend the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Ball February 25, 2006 from 8 p.m. until midnight at the SCHF Auditorium. SCHF is pleased to welcome a new tenant on the Cultural Center block, Vicksburg Tang Soo Do Karate, LLC. River Kids Art, on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30, is offered free of charge to any child from 3rd grade to 6th grade thanks to the Mississippi Arts Commission, SCHF members, corporate sponsors and the City of Vicksburg. Southern Book Club: A Million Little Pieces by James Frey at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18. Piano Concert and Master Class with pianist Elizabeth Moak in concert followed by a Piano Master Class, Sunday, January 22 at 3 p.m. River Kids after-school Art Program spring semester will be held every Thursday beginning January 26 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. After-School Photography: Through My Eyes will be held every Tuesday beginning January 31 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. throughout the spring semester. Volunteer Opportunities at SCHF. Here are a few of our current needs: Spring Pilgrimage hosts, ticket sellers, and tour guides; Exhibit Organizers; Promotions; and Gardening. The Warren Central High School Madrigal Singe Feaste will be Thursday-Saturday, December 1-3 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 601-631-2916. The Vicksburg Chamber Choir presents An Evening of English Church Music Tuesday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. Southern Book Club: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flaggs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21. For more information about upcoming events, membership, or rentals, please call or stop by the SCHF office, 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180, 601-631-2997. Ballroom dance classes will not be held during December, but will resume twice monthly in January 2006. The Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation presents the twenty-third annual Fall Tour of Homes Sunday, November 6 from 1:30 to 4:30. Experience the beauty of Vicksburg’s architectural heritage by touring 3 historic properties: the Gaimbrone residence at 2525 Cherry Street, the Peay residence at 3220 Drummond Street, and the Duncan residence at 116 Old Highway 27. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during October, on Sundays, November 6 & 20 from 5 - 7 p.m. Mexican Traditions: Day of the Dead with Olivia Foshee will take place in the SCHF academy building on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation will host the second in a series of lectures focusing on different cultures. Children’s Pinhole Photography Workshop with local art educator Kathy Gibson and students from the Vicksburg High School Photography Club at the Cultural Center on Tuesday, November 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The workshop is open to children ages 8 to 12. Cost is $5.00 and includes all supplies. 2005 SCHF Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on November 16 at noon in the SCHF Auditorium. This year’s guest speaker will be Malcolm White, the newly appointed executive director of the Mississippi Arts Commission. The fee for the luncheon is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For reservations, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997. Southern Book Club: The Last of the Southern Girls by Willie Morris at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16. Four Seasons of the Arts presents the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven by Candlelight Saturday, November 19 at the Church of the Holy Trinity at 7:30 p.m. Fall Pilgrimage 2005. Historic Vicksburg will be on display during the 12th annual Fall Pilgrimage set for October 1 through October 22. SCHF’s Cobb House will be among the many historic properties open for tour. Mississippi Archaeology Month: Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, October 5 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Jim Wojtala will lecture about the Corps of Engineers’ archaeological investigations over the past several years in Natchez. Doug Sims will follow with an informational program about the “why and how” of the Corps of Engineers archeological program. Mississippi Art Colony Traveling Exhibit: The 2005 Traveling Exhibit is comprised of the winners of its juried competition. The exhibit will open with a reception in the Cobb House on Tuesday, October 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be displayed in the Cobb House through October 25. Mississippi Archaeology Month: Artifact Identification Day, October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The public is invited to bring artifacts and questions to the Cultural Center. Professional archaeologists will be on hand to identify and provide estimated dates for both pre-historic and historic archaeological artifacts. Southern Book Club: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19. Bagels and Grits: How the Jews Found a Home in the South. Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. presented by Dr. Stuart Rockoff of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience. Mississippi Archaeology Month: Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, October 26 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Joe Saunders’s will lecture on the Late Archaic period in Northeast Louisiana. John Peukert will discuss the recent archeological excavations at the foot of Jackson Street in downtown Vicksburg. Halloween Costume Ball: Saturday, October 29 Cocktail Buffet 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dance 9 p.m. to midnight. Featuring Music by Earth Angels. Prizes for scariest, funniest, and most original costume! Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during October, on Sundays, October 16 and 30 from 5 - 7 p.m. SCHF selected as cover for The Real Yellow Pages. The Southern Cultural Heritage Center has been selected to grace the cover of the area’s leading yellow pages directory, The Real Yellow Pages. The cover photo shows SCHF’s three historic buildings on Crawford Street: the 1886 Convent, the 1830s Cobb House, and the 1885 Auditorium. Volunteer Opportunities at SCHF. With five buildings, an entire city block, and a variety of programming, there are many ways to help! We currently need volunteers to help with the following activities: Fall Pilgrimage, Halloween Ball, Mississippi Art Colony Exhibit, SCHF Annual Meeting, and Gardening. If you can help, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or stop by at 1302 Adams Street. September 2005 Many September activities were cancelled or postponed because of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during September, on Sundays, September 11 and 25 from 5 - 7 p.m. Southern Book Club: Footprints of God by Greg Iles at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during August, on Sundays, August 7 and 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. SCHF is pleased to host a community meeting for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to discuss their upcoming project, the Museum of Mississippi History on Thursday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. Southern Book Club: Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17. 2005 Window Restoration Project: The window project has begun! The 73 windows of the 1937 academy building are now being sanded, re-glazed, primed, and painted thanks to the support and contributions of those who once spent many a day gazing out of them. Mercy Archives Summer Intern: SCHF has taken great strides toward reaching out archival goals this summer thanks to the help of Jered Lambiotte, SCHF’s summer intern. Summer Programming Success: SCHF has had such a busy and successful summer! From children’s camps, to adult workshops, to holiday celebrations, archival work and building rehab - it’s been busy! Weekend-Long Celebration for the 4th. Make plans now to join us for Vicksburg’s greatest 4th of July Celebration! SCHF is teaming up with Four Seasons of the Arts to plan a weekend long patriotic celebration leading up to the 4th of July. Multicultural Arts Camp, July 18 - 22, for children age 7 to 12. During the camp, children discover the art, dance, music and cuisine of many of the cultures that make up Vicksburg. There are still a few openings. Southern Book Club: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20. Mini Monday Art Camp, every Monday during July (except July 4 and 18) for children age 5 - 12. After one month, the program is a great success! Children may attend as few as one class or they may attend all classes. Children’ Sewing Workshop, Wednesday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SCHF is pleased to welcome back Susan Crawley to lead a children’s beginners sewing workshop. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during July, on Sundays, July 17 and 31 from 5 - 7 p.m. 2005 Window Restoration Project: The 73 windows of the 1937 academy building will soon be sanded, re-glazed, primed, and painted thanks to the support and contributions of those who once spent many a day gazing out of them. Old River Bridge Celebrates 75 Years. Festivities will include a student art exhibit at the Cultural Center throughout the month of June, an anniversary dinner on Thursday, June 23, and a stroll on the bridge, Saturday, June 25 from 9:00 to noon. Mini Monday Art Camp, every Monday during June and July (except July 4 and 18) for children age 5 - 12. They may attend as few as one class or they may attend all classes. Adult Workshop: Altered Books, June 10 -11. What's an altered book? It’s a book that has been embellished, decorated, painted, cut, torn, stitched, glued, printed, collaged, rubber-stamped, you name it, to turn it into an art object. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during June, on Sundays June 12 and 26. Sessions in June will focus on the Rumba. Southern Book Club: The Broker by John Grisham at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. Adult Workshop: Whimsical Creatures in Clay. Two-session adult workshop on Thursday, June 23 and Thursday, June 30. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during May, on Sundays, May 1 and 22 from 5 - 7 p.m. River Kids End of Year Program and Exhibit: Thursday, May 5, 2005 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. The program will feature a performance by the River Kids Music students followed by an exhibit of the artwork from the River Kids Art class. "Homespun Harmony" Concert and Ice Cream Social: an informal musical performance featuring the Delta Mountain Boys Blue Grass Band from Jackson and the Vicksburg Chamber Choir in the SCHF courtyard, Saturday May 7 at 6:00 p.m. Southern Book Club: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18 Mississippi Poetry Society Reading and Open Microphone Night: Several award-winning poets will participate including the Poet Laureate of Mississippi, Dr. Winifred H. Farrar. Friday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. We would like to thank the Green Hills Garden Club for working at the SCHF during the Great American Clean-Up on Saturday. April 23. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during April, on Sundays, April 3 and April 17 from 5 - 7 p.m. The Mississippi School of Protocol and Etiquette presents Children's Etiquette Classes at the Cobb House on Tuesdays beginning April 12. The classes are open to children ages 7 to 12. Cost of the program is $179.00. Southern Book Club: In the Red Zone by Steven Vincent Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. Andrew Miller and Kathryn Lord of Amberstar Glass will teach a stained glass workshop at the SCHF on April 22 and 23. Cost of the two session workshop is $65.00 for SCHF members and $75.00 for nonmembers. Cost includes all materials. Space is limited, so register today! Looking ahead: River Kids End-of-Year Performance and Exhibit — Thursday, May 5; Vicksburg Chamber Choir Concert — Saturday, May 7; Mississippi Poetry Society Reading and Open Mic — Friday, May 20; monthly cultural lecture series. Just a note: A special thanks to all of our volunteer tour guides, and to the Green Hills Garden Club. In 2004, the SCHF received a $10,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy to repair and update the Sisters of Mercy archives room at SCHF. With the funds from this grant, repairs have been made to the walls and ceiling of the archive room, climate control added, and plans are in the works to add special UV protection to the windows. Ballroom dance classes are offered twice during March, on Sundays, March 6 and 20 from 5 - 7 p.m. Vicksburg Spring Pilgrimage will kick-off the 2005 Season with Spring Pilgrimage Gala: A Taste of Vicksburg at the George Washington Ball House on Friday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. Puppet Arts Theatre presents Carnival of the Animals Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. SCHF on Spring Pilgrimage, featuring our newly restored Cobb House. The SCHF will be on the Red Tour along with the Baer House and the Martha Vick House, in the morning from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on March 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, and 25. Southern Book Club: Birthright by Clay Blount at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16. St. Joseph's Community Orchestra Spring Concert Sunday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m. Birthright, A Novel by Clay Blount: lecture and book signing March 22 at 7:00 p.m. 2001 January 8 – March 16 Thirty Years of Living Blues Exhibit January 11 Johnnie Billington Blues Concert January 11 River Kids Spring Semester Begins January 18 Humanities Lecture Series – Rural Cajun Mardi Gras Masks by Carolyn Ware February 26 Mardi Gras Mask Making Workshop March 17 – April 23 Mississippi’s Artist Colony Exhibit April 7 Sugar Egg Workshop presented by Heather Burns April 23 – May 16 Drawing for Beginners presented by Barbara Faulkner April 26 River Kids Finale April 27 – 28 Stained Glass Workshop presented by Drew Miller and Kathryn Lord April 28 Daniel Boone Art Exhibit Opening April 30 – June 8 Daniel Boone Art Exhibit May 4 The Wonderful World of Bugs – Children’s art activity May 4-5 Intermediate Stained Glass Workshop presented by Drew Miller and Kathryn Lord July 15 – August 25 Crossroads of the Heart Exhibit September 13 - December 13 River Kids After School Art Program September 17 Fall Flower Arranging Workshop by Lynn Johnston September 19 at 7 p.m. Southern Book Club —Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton September 20 HLS: Laura Plantation by Norman Marmillion September 21 at 4 p.m. “Traditional Folk Toys: Making a Jacobs Ladder” Children’s Activity September 22 at 1 p.m. Pine Needle Basket Weaving Workshop with Charlotte Smith October 1 at 1 p.m. Children’s Book Club - Whistling Dixie by Marcia Vaughan October 4 at 12 p.m. “Poverty Point Indians in the Delta” by Robert Connolly October 6 Mound Tour October 8 at 4 p.m. “After School Archaeology Hour” Children’s Activity October 10 at 10 a.m. “Diggin Dirt” Preschool Activity October 12 at 4 p.m. “Traditional Folk Toys: Learning How to Play Checkers” Children’s Activity October 17 at 7 p.m. Southern Book Club – Losing Battles by Eudora Welty October 18 at 4 p.m. Meet Moscow’s Prima Ballerina October 18 at 7 p.m. HLS: Tales from a Southern Undertaker by Steve Holland October 30 at 5 p.m. Southern Halloween for Children November 2-3 Stained Glass by Drew Miller November 5 at 1 p.m. Children’s Book Club – Olivia by Ian Falconer November 9-10 Stained Glass by Drew Miller November 14 at 7 p.m. Southern Book Club – Taps: A Novel by Willie Morris and The Convention: A Parable by Will Campbell November 16 at 7 p.m. “How to take care of antique books, photographs, and important documents” by Irmi Wolfe November 16 at 4 p.m. “Traditional Folk Toys: Learning How to Play Marbles” Children’s Activity November 26 The Southern Jewish Experience Exhibit - Opening Reception November 27-December 30 The Southern Jewish Experience Exhibit November 27 "Lets Make Handkerchief Angels and Victorian Ornaments" Children's Activity December 3rd Christmas Floral Workshop with Lynn Johnston December 15 Snow Folks Workshop - Children's Activity December 15 "Gingerbread Workshop" by Heather Burns December 15 St Joseph Orchestra Performance 2000 March 7 Mardi Gras Mask Making Workshop March 10 – 11 Stained Glass Workshop, presented by Drew Miller March 16 Humanities Lecture Series – You Can Come Home Again by Martha Ferris March 24 – 25 Stained Glass Workshop, presented by Drew Miller |