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June 2025 Southern Book Club, June 18, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. April’s pick is The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
8th-Annual
Star-Spangled Night Run, Saturday,
June 21, 2025. 2025 Summer Princess Camp, June 23-27 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Making Memories to Last a Lifetime! Lana Hand will lead the camp, open to kids ages 4- 9. The registration fee is $175 per child. The camp will include crafts, dress-up, dance, music, Water Day, outdoor activities and games. Snacks will be provided. Children should bring their own lunch. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event.
Greek-Themed Line Dance
Party, Saturday, June 28, 2025 in the SCHC Auditorium.
A Line Dance tutorial will be offered from 6-7 p.m., with
the Line Dance Party from 7- 9 p.m. Get ready to shout “Opa!”
and dance the night away at our Greek-Themed Line Dance
Party! Come dressed in your best Greek-inspired attire! The cost is $10/person at
Eventbrite
or at the door. There will be a cash bar and concessions
available. To reserve pizza for dinner, call the SCHF office
at 601-631-2997. May 2025
“Basket Weaving
101” with Amy Erwin, Thursday, May 1, 2025,
at 5:30 p.m.
A “Spring” Classics in
the Courtyard, Fabulous Music, Lunch and Fun at
Noon at the SCH Center, beginning April 25th and ending
May 16th, 2025
from noon - 1 p.m. This event will offer a variety of
entertainment through different genres of classic music.
Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the
music. The musical entertainment is provided for free and
lunch can be purchased for $15 per person, $12/SCHF members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event. To make a reservation for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Press release.
Mudbug Music Fest,
Saturday,
May 3, 2025 from 3-7 p.m., will be an unforgettable
experience that brings the community together through live
music and great food! Admission is $5/person.
Blackwater Trio will play from 3-5 p.m. and
Ballou and the Bears will play from 5-7 p.m.
Crawfish, hot dogs, beer, Sno Biz, and more will all be for
sale a la carte. Bring the family, there will be kids’
activities!!
Dance Fusion Night,
Saturday, May 10, 2025, a combination of Line Dancing and
Latin Dancing! Southern Book Club, May 21, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Never Too Late To Create, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn. The beginner’s watercolor class will be held in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “Waves of fun at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, with acrylic beach scenes at Never Too Late to Create!!” Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, go to Eventbrite.com or call 601-631.2997. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets.
Southern Exposure Summer Camp, for nine weeks, May
27-July 25, 2025! April 2025
“Classics”
Garage Sale Fundraiser at the SCHC,
Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Southern Book Club, April 16, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. April’s pick is Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
A “Spring” Classics in
the Courtyard, Fabulous Music, Lunch and Fun at
Noon at the SCH Center, beginning April 25th and ending
May 16th, 2025
from noon - 1 p.m. This event will offer a variety of
entertainment through different genres of classic music.
Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the
music. The musical entertainment is provided for free and
lunch can be purchased for $15 per person, $12/SCHF members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event. To make a reservation for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Press release. March 2025 In celebration of the season of Mardi Gras, the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation (VFHP) presents the 13th annual Carnaval de Mardi Gras and Gumbo Cook-Off, on Saturday,
March 1st, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at the Southern
Cultural Heritage Center. The Foundation is
accepting teams for the gumbo cook-off now.
In addition to bragging rights and trophies, the
first-place winner in both the seafood and
non-seafood categories will be awarded a $300 cash
price. The entry fee for the cook-off is $50 by
February 14th, and $75 after February 14th and
includes admittance for four team members to the
carnival.
Registration Form.
Rules.
Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For March 2025, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m.
From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner
Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move
into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming
schedule is March 3, 10, & 24. Admission is $5/person.
Line Dance Party,
Saturday, March 8, 2025 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles
including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers,
too! We can’t
wait to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 p.m.
and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10/person at
Eventbrite.
There will be a cash bar and concessions available. If you
would like to reserve a BBQ sandwich, call 601-631-2997 by 5
p.m. on Friday, March 7th. Join us for Dance Parties once
every month! “Southern
Exposure” Spring Break Camp, March 10-14, 2025 for kids ages 4-11. The camp will be held during Spring Break from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Early drop-off is available at 7:30 a.m. and
pick-up through 5:15 p.m.) The registration fee is $125 per child for the week
and that includes all supplies and a daily snack
(this fee includes a $40 non-refundable fee to hold
your spot).
Kids are asked to bring their lunch. There is a
discounted rate for siblings ($115/child). Never Too Late To Create, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn. The beginner’s watercolor class will be held in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “A cool bowl of pansies to say farewell to winter and come on spring. Join us for this beautiful beginner’s watercolor to lift your spirits from the cold and your hands from your pockets!!” Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, go to Eventbrite.com or call 601-631.2997. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets. Southern Book Club, March 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. February 2025
Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For February 2025, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m.
From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner
Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move
into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming
schedule is February 3, 10, & 24. Admission is $5/person.
Salsa & Bachata Lessons
at SCHC Wednesday nights starting February 5! New
combos each week! No partner required!
RESCHEDULED:
“Miss Firecracker”
Mississippi-Made Movie Night, Friday, February 7, 2025
at 6:00 p.m. in the SCHC Auditorium.
Line Dance Party,
Saturday, February 8, 2025 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles
including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers,
too! We can’t
wait to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 p.m.
and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10/person at
Eventbrite.
There will be a cash bar and concessions available. If you
would like to reserve a BBQ sandwich, call 601-631-2997 by 5
p.m. on Friday, February 7th. Join us for Dance Parties once
every month! Never Too Late To Create, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn. The beginner’s watercolor class will be held in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “Come watercolor a wreath full of love, sweet hearts to represent all the loved ones in your life!” Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, go to Eventbrite.com or call 601-631.2997. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets.
Elvis Concert by Tribute
Artist Jack Curtis, Friday, February 14, 2025 at
7:00 p.m. at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Southern Book Club, February 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. February’s pick is One Writer's Beginnings by Eudora Welty. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. January 2025
Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For January 2025, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m.
From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner
Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move
into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming
schedule is January 6, 13, & 27. Admission is $5/person. Southern Book Club, January 15, 2025 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. January’s pick is The Optimists Daughter by Eudora Welty. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
River Kids Free After School Art
Program. Spring Semester begins January 23,
2025. Open to any child in 1st through 6th grade, the class
will meet on Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 p.m. for the
thirteen-week program. Space is limited and reservations are
required.
Facebook event.
Press release. Vicksburg Latin Dance Night, Saturday, January 25, 2025 in the SCHC Auditorium. There will be a Salsa lesson from 7-8 p.m. and a Bachata lesson from 8-9 p.m. Social Dancing 6-11 p.m. The cost is $15/person for lessons. Space is limited and reservations are appreciated. If you reserve in advance on Eventbrite.com or in the SCHC office, lessons are only $10/person. Social dancing will be offered from 9-11 p.m. for $5/person. (If you come for the lessons, you don’t have to pay for the social dancing.) Absolute beginners are welcome and partners are not required. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Never Too Late To Create, rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn. The beginner’s watercolor class will be held in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “Take a snowy watercolor walk in the woods and catch a cheery cardinal to brighten those January blues!” Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, go to Eventbrite.com or call 601-631.2997. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets. December 2024 16th Annual “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the historic SCHF Auditorium. Admission is $2. “Holly Days” will feature a room full of quality vendors showcasing their arts and crafts, plus local talent will entertain the attendees. Continued from last year, we will open up our North Pole Mancave! Come lounge with the guys, watch some football, and have some snacks, coffee, and cocktails. The show has become a tradition in Vicksburg. The live entertainment will include Jeanne Evans’ music students, Rachel Storey’s and Mary Hall’s piano students, Denise Ragsdale’s piano students, Debra Franco School of Dance, RiverPointe Dance, and more! For more information, call the SCHF Business Office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event. Press release. Christmas Line Dance Party, Saturday, December 7, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 p.m. and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release. Never Too Late To Create, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “Let’s get together one evening and paint and personalize this Christmas Ball with deer or snowmen… I’ll bring the eggnog!!!” Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 601-631-2997 or stop by our office to get your tickets. Press release. Facebook event. Southern Book Club, December 18, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. November 2024
We're hiring!
17th Annual Classics in the Courtyard
continue in November!
Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For November, 2024, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m.
From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner
Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move
into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming
schedule is November 11, 18 (starting at 6 p.m.), & 25. We will put out a
schedule for each month prior to that month.
Admission is $5/person. Line Dance Party, Saturday, November 16, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 p.m. and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release. Southern Book Club, November 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. September’s pick is The Color of Water: a Black Man's Tribute to his White Mother by James McBride. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Join us as the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation
celebrates 30 Years! Saturday, November 23,
2024 from 6-8 p.m.
“Southern Exposure” Fall
Mini Camp, November 25-27, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. The camp is open to kids ages 4-13. And
the registration fee is $90 per child for the week and
includes all supplies and a daily snack (this fee includes a
$25 non-refundable fee to hold your spot). Kids are asked to
bring their lunch. October 2024
“The Nun”
Fright-Night Movie Night, Fri, October 4,
2024 at 6:30 p.m.
The 36th Annual Over the River Run, Saturday,
October 12th, 2024 at 8 a.m. CST at the Old
Mississippi River Bridge located at I-20 and
Washington Street. The Foundation along with many sponsors and volunteers present this very special community venture. This event welcomes hundreds to the City of Vicksburg and will serve as a wonderful family event. Southern Book Club, October 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
17th Annual Classics in the Courtyard. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music and lunch on Fridays from noon-1 p.m. beginning October
18th and concluding November 8th, 2024. The musical entertainment is sponsored in part by a generous grant from Entergy Mississippi. The entertainment is provided for free and lunch can be purchased for $15 per person or $12 for SCHF
Members. Reservations are required for lunch and
must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the
event. There is no better beginning to the fall
season than “Classics in the Courtyard”! Halloween Dance Party, Saturday, October 19, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We have a couple Halloween dances like the “Witches’ Dance” and “Thriller” that are on the playlist, as well! We can’t wait to see you! It’s also a Costume Party, with a trophy for the best costume! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event. Press release.
“Tunnel of
Terror Haunted House” and the “It’s
Fall Y’all Carnival,” Saturday, October 28, 2023 from
6-9 p.m. September 2024
“The Help”
Mississippi-Made Movie Night, Fri, September 6, 2024
at 6:00 p.m. Clean-Up Day at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Let’s roll up our sleeves, grab some trash bags, and make our local cultural center sparkle. Together, we can make a difference! Help us show some love to our cultural center! We will gladly sign any volunteer forms! We have many projects that require lots of hands! We will still have plenty of jobs to do even if it rains! Line Dance Party, Saturday, September 14, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers, too! We can’t to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions available. For more information or to get tickets, go to Eventbrite.com, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release. Never Too Late To Create, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “This September class will prepare Fall Pumpkins. Bring a friend, your favorite beverage, or both!” Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 601-631-2997 or stop by our office to get your tickets. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets. Southern Book Club, September 18, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. September’s pick is It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
“Lies My Sister Told Me”
Mississippi-Made Movie Night, Fri, September 20,
2024 at 6:30 p.m. 3rd Annual Witches' Brunch, Sat., Sep. 28, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the SCHC Convent Parlor Rooms (corner of Adams and Crawford Streets). Grab your finest pointy hat, most magical cloak, and your broom for this wickedly fabulous event with your fellow witches! Cackle your way into a great time with Spooky Brunch Food, Spooky Drinks, and Live Music by Ralph Miller!! There will be awards for Best Witch Cackle, Best Witch Hat, and Best Witch Costume! Don’t miss your chance to join this coven of fun!! Space is limited. Tickets are $25 and are available in advance only. For tickets, go to Eventbrite.com or call the SCHF business office at 601-631-2997. Buy tickets. Facebook event. Press release. August 2024
Southern Cultural
Heritage Foundation $30 for 30 Years Fundraiser!!
Celebrate 30 years of the Southern Cultural Heritage
Foundation by donating 30 dollars! You can use the
Facebook fundraiser or
Square.
Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For August, 2024, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. (except for the
third Monday and holidays).
From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner
Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move
into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming
schedule is August 5, 12, & 26. We will put out a
schedule for each month prior to that month.
Admission is $5/person.
“It’s a Luau” Line Dance Party,
Saturday, August 17, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles
including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers,
too! We can’t
to see you!! Embrace the island lifestyle with your
Aloha shirt, tropical printed sundress, or grass skirt. And
don’t forget your lei, as we dance the night away! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm
and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at
Eventbrite.
There will be a cash bar and concessions available. Southern Book Club, August 21, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. August’s pick is Dissolution by C.J. Sansom. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. River Kids Free After School Art Program. Registration is open now for the free after-school art program. Fall Semester begins
August 22, 2024. Open to any child in 1st through 6th grade, the class will meet on Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 p.m. for the thirteen-week program. Space is limited and reservations are required. The River Kids Program is designed to encourage children to discover and develop their creative talents. It will expose creativity through drawing, painting, crafts, collage, ceramics, sculpture and many more exciting techniques. Experienced and accredited educators plan and teach each class. The program is free, but requires a full semester commitment from the parents. It will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This free after-school program is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, and in part, from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and the generous support of the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation individual and corporate members, the City of Vicksburg, and various appropriations. July 2024
Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For July, 2024, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. (except for the
third Monday and holidays).
From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner
Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move
into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming
schedule is July 1, 8, 22, & 29. We will put out a
schedule for each month prior to that month.
Admission is $5/person. SCHF Multicultural Arts Camp for Kids, July 8-12, 2024 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The camp is open for ages 5-12. The registration fee is $120 per child and includes all supplies, materials, and a daily snack. During this unique camp, children discover the art, dance, music and cuisine of three different cultures. By studying cultural differences and similarities through the arts, students will learn new artistic techniques while developing an appreciation for the traditions and customs of others. Experienced educators plan and oversee all aspects of the camp. This year we are pleased to welcome Karen Biedenharn, art instructor, and Cindy Fowler, music teacher. The camp will culminate with a public performance and exhibit on the last day in the SCHF Auditorium. All family and friends are invited to attend. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event.
“Born in the USA” Line Dance Party,
Saturday, July 13, 2024 in the SCHC Auditorium. We will do line dances of all styles
including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers,
too! We can’t
wait to see you!! Come dressed in favorite red, white, and
blue patriotic attire and we will have some of your favorite
dance songs with a “Born in the USA” theme! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm
and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions
available. Join us for Dance Parties on the second Saturday
of each month! Southern Book Club, July 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. July’s pick is Murder in an Irish Village, Book 1 of 10 by Carlene O'Connor. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Movie Night, Friday, July 26, 2024 to help celebrate our 30th Anniversary! There will be a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. that will include a live performance of popular songs from the movie. Also, included in the night will be a cash bar, 50/50 Raffle, and a Silent Auction. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/person and are available on Eventbrite.com in advance and at the door. For more information on these events or any of our other events, please call the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event. Buy tickets. Photos. June 2024
Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For June, 2024, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. (except for the
third Monday and holidays).
From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner
Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move
into more Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming
schedule is June 3, 10, and 24. We will put out a
schedule for each month prior to that month.
Admission is $5/person..
Location and Parking: Please park in the Courtyard Parking lot of the Cultural Center (on the corner of Adams and Clay Streets, as soon as you turn off of Clay onto Adams, you take an immediate right where there is an entrance sign to the Cultural Center and enter the Academy Building straight ahead).
Line Dance Party,
Saturday, June 8, 2024. We will do line dances of all styles
including country, soul, and pop. We will do a few mixers,
too! We can’t
wait to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm
and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at
Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions
available. Join us for Dance Parties on the second Saturday
of each month! Southern Book Club, June 19, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. June’s pick is Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage by Alice Munro. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
7th-Annual Star-Spangled
Night Run, Saturday,
June 22, 2024. This year we are starting the fun
with a Block Party at 6 p.m. with live music by Keys
vs Strings and Miller’s Southern Comfort Food will
be set up. Drinks will also be available, and games
for the kids! The race will begin at 8 p.m. and will
begin and end at the Southern Cultural Heritage
Center.
Run-Walk Trifold Entry Form. Free Patriotic Concert featuring The Vicksburg Orchestral Society and The Vicksburg Chamber Choir with special guest conductor, Jace McMullin, EdD, Warren Central High School Head Band Director, Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the SCHC Auditorium. The concert is sponsored by The Four Seasons of the Arts along with the City of Vicksburg. The concert is free! Donations are encouraged. For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event. Link to Information about the Music. May 2024
A “Spring” Classics in
the Courtyard, Fabulous Music, Lunch and Fun at
Noon at the SCH Center, April 19th through May 10th, 2024
from noon - 1 p.m. This event will offer a variety of
entertainment through different genres of classic music.
Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the
music. The musical entertainment is provided for free and
lunch can be purchased for $15 per person, $12/SCHF members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event. To make a reservation for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Press release.
Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For May, 2024, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. (except for the
third Monday and holidays).
From 5:30 to 6:15 pm, we will focus on Beginner
Dances/Warm-Up. From 6:15 to 7:30 pm, we will move into more
Intermediate/Advanced Dances. The upcoming schedule is May
6, 13 and June 3. We will put out a schedule for each month
prior to that month. Admission is $5/person..
Location and Parking: Please park in the Courtyard Parking lot of the Cultural Center (on the corner of Adams and Clay Streets, as soon as you turn off of Clay onto Adams, you take an immediate right where there is an entrance sign to the Cultural Center and enter the Academy Building straight ahead). River Kids Free After School Art Program Exhibit, Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Back to the 80s Dance
Party,
Saturday, May 11,
2024. We will do some line dancing, and of course we
will have an epic playlist with some of the biggest 80’s
hits. Come dressed in your favorite 80’s attire. We can’t
wait to see you!! There will be a dance tutorial from 6-7 pm
and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost is $10/person at
Eventbrite. There will be a cash bar and concessions
available. Join us for Dance Parties on the second Saturday
of each month! Never Too Late To Create, Monday, May 13, 2024, 5:30-8:00 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “Join us in May at my favorite spot on highway 80, Champion Hill. This beginner’s landscape is perfectly topped by an old fashioned water tower and cerulean blue sky. We will focus on blending colors to form muted tones. Bring your favorite beverage, a friend, or both!” Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Nonmember tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite, at our office, or over the phone. Member tickets can be purchased at our office or by calling. Call 601-631-2997 or stop by our office to get your tickets. Buy tickets. Southern Book Club, May 15, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. May’s pick is Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Southern Exposure Summer Camp, for nine weeks, May
28-July 26, 2024! April 2024 Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room. For April, 2024, practices will be every Monday night at 5:30 p.m., except for the third Monday and holidays. The upcoming schedule is April 1, 8, 22, and 29. Admission is $5/person. Location and Parking: Please park in the Courtyard Parking lot of the Cultural Center (on the corner of Adams and Clay Streets, as soon as you turn off of Clay onto Adams, you take an immediate right where there is an entrance sign to the Cultural Center and enter the Academy Building straight ahead). For more information call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Country & More Dance
Party, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the corner of
Crawford and Cherry Streets. Grab a partner or come alone!
We will do country line and partner dances along with other
line dances, and some to your favorite tunes! Join us on the
second Saturday of each month! There will be a dance
tutorial from 6-7 p.m. and a dance party from 7-9 p.m. The cost
is $10/person. There will be a cash bar and concessions
available. Southern Book Club, April 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
A “Spring” Classics in
the Courtyard, Fabulous Music, Lunch and Fun at
Noon at the SCH Center, April 19th through May 10th, 2024
from noon - 1 p.m. This event will offer a variety of
entertainment through different genres of classic music.
Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the
music. The musical entertainment is provided for free and
lunch can be purchased for $15 per person, $12/SCHF members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event. To make a reservation for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Press release. Spring Clean-Up Day, April 20, 2024. March 2024
Bridal Open House,
Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. Are you looking for the
perfect venue for your wedding, reception, or for your
bridal party to get ready? Join us to visit this beautiful
bridal suite and chapel! The auditorium will also be
available to view. Meet with other wedding professionals
about their services. This event is free and open to the
public. Attendees will receive a $150 discount on their SCHC
venue rental package, if booked by April 1, 2024. Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For March, 2024, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m., except for the
third Monday and holidays.
The upcoming schedule is March 4, 11, and 25. Admission is $5/person.
Country & More Dance
Party, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the corner of
Crawford and Cherry Streets. Grab a partner or come alone!
We will do country line and partner dances along with other
line dances, and some to your favorite tunes! Join us on the
second Saturday of each month! There will be a dance
tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost
is $10/person. There will be a cash bar and concessions
available. “Southern Exposure” Spring Break Camp, March 11-15, 2024 for kids ages 4-13. The camp will be held during Spring Break from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The registration fee is $110 per child for the week. Fees are due by Thursday, March 7, 2024. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Facebook event page. Coca-Cola Sock Hop, Friday March 15, 2024 from 7-9 p.m. Celebrate the 130th Anniversary of the bottling of Coca-Cola in Vicksburg at our hip sock hop! Put on your poodle skirts or your best rockabilly outfit and come get your dance on! A Dance Off will be held from 8:00-8:30pm with the winner(s) announced at the end! We will have light refreshments and a cash bar! Tickets can be purchased at the door or on ubmeevents.com. For more information, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Buy tickets. Press release. Facebook event page. Never Too Late To Create, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 5:30-8:00 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, “For March, we are coming home playing with Delta scenes from 61 North in acrylic. Bring a friend, your favorite beverage, or both! This is an acrylic painting class geared for adults, whether it be new painters or experienced painters.” Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Nonmember tickets can be purchased at ubmeevents.com, at our office, or over the phone. Member tickets can be purchased at our office or by calling. Call 601-631-2997 or stop by our office to get your tickets. Buy tickets. Press release. Facebook event page. Southern Book Club, March 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. March’s pick is The Deepest South of All: True Stories from Natchez, Mississippi by Richard Grant. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. February 2024 Line Dance Practices in the SCHC Academy Dance Room.
For February, 2024, practices will be
every Monday night at 5:30 p.m., except for the
third Monday and holidays.
The upcoming schedule is February 5, 12, and 26. Admission is $5/person. Adult Mardi Gras Mask Workshop with Karen Biedenharn, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Join Karen Biedenharn to create the perfect Mardi Gras mask just in time to celebrate Mardi Gras in downtown Vicksburg at the parade and at the Carnaval de Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-Off. It will be a great time and you can create your one-of-a-kind mask. Registration is $25/per person. Space is limited. For reservations or more information, please call the SCHF business office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. In celebration of the season of Mardi Gras, the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation (VFHP) presents the 12th annual Carnaval de Mardi Gras and Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. The Foundation is accepting teams for the gumbo cook-off now. In addition to bragging rights and trophies, the first-place winner in both the seafood and non-seafood categories will be awarded a $300 cash price. The entry fee for the cook-off is $50 before February
2nd, and $75 after February 2nd and includes admittance for four team members to the carnival.
Registration Form.
Rules. SCHF Closed, February 19, 2024. Southern Book Club, February 21, 2024. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. February’s pick is Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta by Richard Grant. There is no fee to attend and it is open to the public. For more information or meeting location, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. January 2024 SCHF Closed, December 20, 2023 - January 2, 2024. Line Dance Practice, January 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Never Too Late To Create, Monday, January 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. with Karen Biedenharn in the SCHC Academy building. The fee is $35/person, but only $30/SCHF Members, and includes all supplies. Karen says, Karen says, “I want them to come shake off the blues and get into a mid-winter spirit with this sweet black caped chickadee in the pines! Bring your favorite beverage, a friend, or both!” Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 601-631-2997 or stop by our office to get your tickets. Line Dance Practice, January 8, 2024. at 5:30 p.m.
Country & More Dance
Party, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the corner of
Crawford and Cherry Streets. Grab a partner or come alone!
We will do country line and partner dances along with other
line dances, and some to your favorite tunes! Join us on the
second Saturday of each month! There will be a dance
tutorial from 6-7 pm and a dance party from 7-9 pm. The cost
is $10/person. There will be a cash bar and concessions
available. SCHF Closed, January 15, 2024. Southern Book Club, January 17, 2024.
River Kids Free After School Art
Program. Spring Semester begins January 25,
2024. Open to any child in 1st through 6th grade, the class
will meet on Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 p.m. for the
thirteen-week program. Space is limited and reservations are
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