We offer over 75
events a year! Contact
us to be placed on our mailing list. Better yet, sign up
for
our free e-mail service, E-News,
which notifies subscribers of upcoming
events
and provides links to our web site for more information.
Please Note: Your email address will not be shared with
anyone.
|
March 2020 Southern Book Club, March 18, 2020 at 7:00 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 2020 Valentine’s Day Fun with Lana, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lana Hand will present this class and activities will include a Fingerprint Heart Tree, a Conversation Heart Picture Frame, a Valentine’s Day Votive, Cards, and more Valentine’s fun! The class will enjoy a Valentine’s themed snack. The class is open to kids ages 4-9. The fee is $35/child. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. Southern Book Club, February 19, 2020 at 7:00 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. The 9th Annual Carnaval de Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-Off, Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. Live Music, Dancing, Food, Drinks, Children's Activities and more! Admission: $10 per adult (includes gumbo bowl). $5 per child (includes all children's activities). Live music by Legal Tender with DeAnna Nicole. **Additional tickets can be purchased for drinks and concessions. All proceeds benefit Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation. For more information, call 601-636-5010. Registration Form & Rules. Facebook event page. Mississippi Paranormal Society Ghost Hunt, February 29, 2020 from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Come investigate the Southern Cultural Heritage Center with MPS! This place has proven to be a very haunted location! This is a hands-on ghost hunt... meaning you will do everything that the team members of MPS does while using the equipment we use! There is a limit of 24 tickets for this event. Get them ASAP here: Eventbrite tickets! Each ticket is $50 per person (plus Eventbrite fees). Tickets go on sale on Monday, January 6 at noon! ~Please, no one under the age of 13.~ Facebook event page. Eventbrite tickets January 2020 Vicksburg Community Board Training, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Vicksburg Convention Center from 7:30-8:30 a.m. The following topics will be discussed: board member expectations, how to be an engaged board member, Robert’s Rules of Order, knowing the organization’s mission, Riley Nelson of May and Company will be on hand to discuss the financial responsibility as a board member and Blake Teller from Teller, Hassell and Hopson Law Firm will cover legal responsibilities. Following the program, interested participants will have the opportunity to visit local booths on a one-on-one basis to discuss further steps to serve on a board of their interest. The workshop is of no cost and participants will be fed a continental breakfast. Interested participants can register here or call 601-636-1733. Facebook event page. Southern Book Club, January 15, 2020 at 7:00 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. Lebanese Cooking with Lana, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join us for Lebanese Cooking with Lana, a hands-on cooking experience. This class will prepare Cabbage Rolls (Mishee Mulfoof), a MiddleEastern dish with cabbage leaves filled with meat and rice and seasoned with garlic and lemon. The class will also prepare Meat Pies. Meat Pies are a baked dough filled with a warm, rich flavored ground beef mixture of onions, pine nuts, lemon and other seasonings. Registration is $35/SCHF Members and $40/Non-Members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. William's Winter Soup Workshop, Monday, January 27, 2020 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Winter is here! What could be better that a hot bowl of soup on a chilly night? William Furlong will lead this workshop and focus on using seasonal ingredients and interesting flavor combinations to give you recipes that will become classics in your home. You will get to sample some soup, and William will end the night with something sweet! Yum! The workshop will be held in the SCHC academy building. Registration is $35/SCHF members and $40/non-members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. The River Kids Free After-School Art Program. Spring Semester will begin on January 30, 2020. Open to any child in 1st through 6th grade, the program will accept 60 students for the class on Thursdays from 3:45-5 p.m. for the thirteen week program. It will expose creativity through drawing, painting, crafts, collage, ceramics, sculpture and many more exciting techniques. Experienced and accredited educators Karen Biedenharn and Ashleigh Holliday plan and teach each class. The program is free, but will require a full semester commitment from the parents. It will be filled on a first come, first served basis. To register, call the SCHF business office at (601) 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. 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. Press Release. Facebook event page. December 2019 Holiday Appetizer Workshop with William Furlong, Monday, December 2, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A workshop and holiday party all rolled into one. William Furlong will teach students how to create some fantastic holiday appetizers and learn cost-saving party tips. You’ll be inspired to host your own holiday event with ease after sampling these holiday treats. Registration is $35/SCHF members and $40/non-members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. Lebanese Cooking with Lana, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join us for Lebanese Cooking with Lana, a hands-on cooking experience. This class will prepare Baklava--a sweet dessert made with phyllo dough, pecans, and sugar; dipped in a sugar syrup. The class will also make Honey cakes--a sweet dessert made with butter and cream cheese dough and filled with pecans, honey and sugar. Registration is $35/SCHF Members and $40/Non-Members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. River Kids Free After School Art Program, December 5, 2019 12th Annual “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the historic SCH 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. This event will precede Vicksburg Main Street’s Annual Christmas Parade of Lights at 5 p.m. The show has become a tradition in Vicksburg. The live entertainment will include Jeanne Evans Music Students, Denise Ragsdale Music Students, Debra Franco Preparatory School of Dance, St. Aloysius Show Choir, and more! Billy's Italian Restaurant will be on site selling delicious lunches! For more information, call the SCHF Business Office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. “Kids in the Kitchen” Christmas Classes, two different classes for children ages 4-12 led by Margie Heltzel at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center Sunday, December 8, 2019: Gingerbread House Workshop from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (Facebook event page) and Cookies for Santa from 5-7 p.m. (Facebook event page). The registration fee for each class is $35 per child and includes all supplies. 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. River Kids Exhibit Day, December 12, 2019 Christmas Fun with Lana, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join Lana Hand to make gingerbread houses, decorate gingerbread cookies, pine cone Christmas trees and more. The class is open to kids ages 4-9. The fee is $35/child. 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. Facebook event page. Southern Book Club, December 18, 2019 at 7:00 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. SCHF Closed December 23, 2019 - January 5, 2020. November 2019
Classics in the
Courtyard, November 1 & 8, 2019 Grillin' with Will, Monday, November 4, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join William Furlong as he demonstrates some great grilling recipes and techniques. This workshop will be held in the SCHC courtyard. Registration is $40/members and $45/non-members. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. SCHF is very proud to present the third annual “Landy Teller Champion for Culture and the Arts Award” to Janis Koestler for her contributions to culture and the arts in Vicksburg. Janis is the new Administrative Assistant at the SCHF and has been a long-term volunteer.
SCHF Annual Meeting 25th Anniversary Celebration,
Thursday, November 7th at 6 p.m. in the SCHC Auditorium. We
will start the night with a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m.
Lee H. Abraham & the Boone Brothers will be performing
and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. At 7:15 p.m. we
will have a special showing of O Brother, Where Art
Thou?, the award-winning movie which had a pivotal scene
filmed in the SCHC Auditorium including many local actors.
Tickets are $15/person and reservations must be made in
advance. River Kids Free After School Art Program, November 7, 14, 21, 2019 SCHF Closed, November 11, 2019 Fort St. Pierre Tercentennial Lecture Series, Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the SCHC Convent Chapel. This month’s speaker will be Jim Thompson. Jim will give a presentation on Father Davion, the first permanent European settler on the Gulf Coast French Colonies. The Fort Saint Pierre Tercentennial Commission is presenting a year of events commemorating the founding of Fort Saint Pierre in 1719, the earliest European settlement in the Mississippi Delta. For more information, please call 601-618-3972. Fort Saint Pierre Lecture Series, November 14, 2019 Southern Book Club, November 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. In November, the monthly book is Five Smooth Stones by Ann Fairbairn. David Champlin is a black man born into poverty in Depression-era New Orleans who makes his way up the ladder of success, only to sacrifice everything to lead his people in the civil rights movement. Sara Kent is the white girl who loves David from the moment she first sees him, and who struggles against his belief that a marriage for them would be wrong in the violent world he has to confront. The “five smooth stones” are those the biblical David carried against Goliath. By the time this novel comes to its climax of horror, bloodshed, and hope, readers will be convinced that its enduring popularity is fully justified. 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. SCHF Closed, November 27-29, 2019 October 2019 River Kids Free After School Art Program, October 3, 17, 31, 2019 Fort St. Pierre Tercentennial Lecture Series, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the SCHC Convent Chapel. The speaker for October will be Bill Nelson, and Bill will talk about the Jesuits from the Fort Saint Pierre time period. The Fort Saint Pierre Tercentennial Commission is presenting a year of events commemorating the founding of Fort Saint Pierre in 1719, the earliest European settlement in the Mississippi Delta. For more information, please call 601-618-3972.
31st Annual Over the River Run (2019), Saturday,
October 12, 2019 at 8 a.m. at the Old Mississippi River
Bridge located at I-20 and Washington Street. SCHF Closed, October 14, 2019 Southern Book Club, October 16, 2019 at 7:00 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. “More Than a Painting” Art Classes with Nancy Mitchell - Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 9 a.m.–noon (Facebook event page) and Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Facebook event page). Fall is here! Let's paint a gorgeous Spring morning to look at all Winter long! This one is in the style of French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. In addition to artist facts and a touch of art history throughout the lesson, students receive a handout on the artist. The students leave with a finished art piece to hang in their home at the end of their class. Classes suit both artists and beginners. Nancy Mitchell believes anyone can learn to draw and be creative. However, in today’s world not many people have time for weekly art classes. This class is based on a painting she designs to mimic the style of a renowned artist. The step-by-step process enables each student to recreate the painting, adding their personal style. Students also learn basics about composition and color mixing. Registration is $45/SCHF Members and $50/Non-Members (includes all supplies) for each class. For reservations or more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release.
12th Annual “Classics in
the Courtyard,” offering a variety of
entertainment through different genres of classic music.
Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the
music and lunch on Fridays from noon-1:00 p.m. beginning
October 18th and concluding November 8th. The musical
entertainment is sponsored by a generous grant from
Entergy Mississippi. The entertainment is provided for
free and lunch can be purchased for $10 per person.
Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by
5 p.m. on the Thursday before
the event. These diverse musical styles are a special treat
for the Vicksburg community and we hope many will embrace
and enjoy the local music and local flavor Vicksburg has to
offer. Haunted Halloween “Monster Bash” featuring “The Chill,” October 19, 2019 from 7-10 p.m., part of “A Nightmare on Crawford Street” during October at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. A party you don’t want to miss! Come party and dance the night away! Best Costume Party in Vicksburg!! There will be frightfully delicious food, signature cocktails, and a costume contest!! Tickets are $25/person or $40/couple. A purchase of 6-8 tickets will reserve a table. For tickets, call the SCHF business office at 601-631-2997 or purchase tickets on Eventbrite.com after September 24, 2019 at 4:50 p.m. Press release. Facebook event page. Crafty Halloween Fun with Lana, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 5-7:30 p.m. Join Lana Hand for a fun-filled Halloween arts and crafts class. The class is open to kids ages 4-9. Activities will include decorating a pumpkin and creating a haunted house, making a skeleton and a spooky spider headband. The class will decorate Halloween cookies and have Halloween snacks!!! The fee is $35/child. 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 page.
Haunted Halloween Ghost
Hunt with Mississippi Paranormal Society,
Saturday,
October
26, 2019 from 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tickets are $60 per person.
There will be a limited number of tickets available, and you
must purchase tickets in advance! All proceeds will go to
the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation. Event details
includes: “Kids in the Kitchen” Halloween Edition, Monday, October 28, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for children ages 4-12 led by Margie Heltzel, The registration fee is $35 per child and includes all supplies. 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 page. Lebanese Cooking with Lana, Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join us for Lebanese Cooking with Lana, a hands-on cooking experience. Kibbee is a favorite Lebanese dish made from cracked wheat, ground beef, onions, pine nuts and seasonings. We will bake and fry the kibbee. The class will also make Tabooli, a delicious salad made with wheat, tomatoes, parsley and green onions; seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil. There will also be pita bread to enjoy. Registration is $35/SCHF Members and $40/Non-Members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. September 2019 SCHF Closed, September 2, 2019 Classics in the Courtyard’s “Happy Hour,” Thursday, September 5 – Jason Turner Band; food provided by FitChef. For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. September 5, 2019 Photos. Tailgating Cooking Workshop with William Furlong, Monday, September 9, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join William Furlong as he demonstrates clever tailgating ideas and recipes. You will enjoy your own “Tailgate” during the class as you take part in creating these special recipes. Be sure to bring a friend and your school spirit and enjoy this fun-filled class. A prize will be given to the individual with the best school spirit. Registration is $35/members and $40/non-members. Reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. River Kids Free After School Art Program, September 12, 19, 26, 2019 Fort St. Pierre Tercentennial Lecture Series, Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the SCHC Convent Chapel. This month’s speaker will be Brad Lieb, and Brad will discuss Chickasaw Tribal archaeology. The Fort Saint Pierre Tercentennial Commission is presenting a year of events commemorating the founding of Fort Saint Pierre in 1719, the earliest European settlement in the Mississippi Delta. For more information, please call 601-618-3972. Southern Book Club, September 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. In September, the monthly book is The Rent Collector by Camron Wright. The Rent Collector is a story of hope, of one woman's journey to save her son and another woman's chance at redemption. It demonstrates that even in a dump in Cambodia - perhaps especially in a dump in Cambodia - everyone deserves a second chance. 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. In celebration of the Fort Saint Pierre Tercentennial, SCHF is offering a Classic French Cooking Workshop with William Furlong, Monday, September 30th, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the academy building. You will learn some history, technique, and you will sample classic dishes. In this workshop, attendees will make crepes with savory and sweet fillings, risotto, and other French favorites. Pam Mayfield is going to demonstrate an amazing crepe recipe. Bring your favorite bottle of French wine or Champagne to pair with the delicious foods that will be prepared and sampled. Registration is $35/members and $40/non-members. Reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. August 2019 Classics in the Courtyard’s “Happy Hour,” Thursday, August 1 – Keys versus Strings Band (YouTube Channel); food provided by The Squealin’ Pig. For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. August 1, 2019 Photos. Fort St. Pierre Tercentennial Lecture Series, Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the SCHC Convent Chapel, presented by Dr. Dwain Butler, retired geophysicist at ERDC. Dr. Butler will discuss non-invasive geophysical techniques for archaeology. The Fort Saint Pierre Tercentennial Commission is presenting a year of events commemorating the founding of Fort Saint Pierre in 1719, the earliest European settlement in the Mississippi Delta. For more information, please call 601-618-3972.
Vendor Applications are
being accepted for 12th Annual Holly Days Arts & Crafts
Show!
Download vendor application form.
Applications must be turned in by September 6, 2019. Vendors
will be notified by September 25th with an acceptance
letter.
Vendor press release.
Facebook event page. Ballroom Dance Lessons, Sundays, August 11th & 25th from 5 to 6 p.m. in the academy building, presented by James Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory. This month’s featured dance is the “East Coast Swing.” Individuals and couples are welcome. The fee is $10 per person. For more information, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Southern Book Club, August 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. In August, the monthly book is The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis. The Silver Pigs is the classic novel which introduced readers around the world to Marcus Didius Falco, a private informer with a knack for trouble, a tendency for bad luck, and a frequently inconvenient drive for justice. 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. Lebanese Cooking with Lana, Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join us for Lebanese Cooking with Lana, a hands-on cooking experience. The class will prepare Stuffed Squash, fresh squash stuffed with a rice and meat mixture and then cooked in a tomato sauce. The class will also prepare Cabbage Rolls, individual cabbage leaves filled with meat and rice and cooked in water and lemon. Registration is $35/SCHF Members and $40/Non-Members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. July 2019
“Southern Exposure,” An All-Day
Summer Camp. The camp will be held during eight
weeks of the summer, starting on June 3-7, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It
is open to kids ages 4-13. Early drop-off starts at 7:30
a.m. and pick-up is available through 5:15 p.m. The
registration fee is $100 per child for each week, $90 per
child special rate when you sign up for multiple weeks or
for multiple children. This fee includes a $25
non-refundable fee. The fee includes all supplies and a
daily snack. Kids are asked to bring their own lunch.
During this camp, children will be “exercising
mind, body, and soul” as they utilize the gymnasium, art
classrooms, auditorium, gardens, and media room of the SCHC
to investigate southern music, gardening, art, manners, and
other camp-like activities. Experienced and accredited
educator Karen Biedenharn will plan and oversee all aspects
of the camp. SCHF Closed, July 4, 2019
Kids in the Kitchen
Summer Camps, July 8-12, 2019. There will be two
different sessions, both led by Margie Heltzel at the
Southern Cultural Heritage Center: Summer Photography Classes with Dr. David Rorick, Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2019 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is $150 for all four classes. Designed with beginner to intermediate photographers in mind, this four-part class uses hands-on experience, shooting lots of pictures, to share the principles of great photography. Anyone with a digital camera and some practice can learn to make great shots instead of snapshots. The four, two-hour class sessions include a photo walk in the neighborhood around the Southern Cultural Heritage Center (weather permitting) to shoot local points of interest. Students will share their work with each other during class sessions as we build our skills and fine-tune how we look at the world around us. At the conclusion of the class, students will receive a large-format print of their favorite photo created during the class, at no additional charge. Students need to have access to a digital camera with manual controls to get the most out of this class. DSLRs from Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Pentax are ideal, as well as mirrorless system cameras such as the Sony NEX and Alpha series. Bridge cameras like the Canon S and G series and similar Canon and Sony models also work well. If in doubt, contact the instructor to learn if your camera is appropriate for the class. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. Fort St. Pierre Tercentennial Lecture Series, Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the SCHC Convent Chapel, presented by Gail Buzhardt, retired French teacher and author. Gail will highlight the social, political and economic factors of the Fort St. Pierre story. The Fort Saint Pierre Tercentennial Commission is presenting a year of events commemorating the founding of Fort Saint Pierre in 1719, the earliest European settlement in the Mississippi Delta. For more information, please call 601-618-3972. Classics in the Courtyard’s “Happy Hour,” Thursday, July 11th – Lee H. Abraham & the Boone Brothers; food provided by Billy's Italian Restaurant. For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. July 11, 2019 Photos. Southern Book Club, July 17, 2019 at 7:00 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. In July, the monthly book is The Tatooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. This beautiful, illuminating tale of hope and courage is based on interviews that were conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov—an unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity. 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, 2019. Open to any child in 1st through 6th grade, the
program accepts 60 students for the class on Thursdays from
3:45 to 5:00 p.m. for the thirteen-week program. The program is free, but requires a full semester commitment from the parents. It
is 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. Princess Camp, “Making Memories to Last a Lifetime,” July 22-26, 2019 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., presented by Lana Hand for ages 4-9. The camp will include crafts, dress-up, dance, music, Pajama Day, Spa Day, Water Day, outdoor activities and games. Snacks will be provided. The registration fee is $140 per child, and an all-day option is available for $180 per child for the week. 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. . Facebook event page. Southern Exposure Summer Camp ends, July 26, 2019
SCHF Receives Mississippi Arts Commission Grant.
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation has been awarded a $11,400 grant from
the
Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the $1.4
million in grants the Commission will award in 2019-2020 and will be used to
continue the mission of the SCHF and bring exceptional events and quality
programming to the community through artistic excellence. The grants are made
possible by continued funding from the Mississippi State Legislature and the
National Endowment for the Arts. June 2019
“Southern Exposure,” An All-Day
Summer Camp. The camp will be held during eight
weeks of the summer, starting on June 3-7, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It
is open to kids ages 4-13. Early drop-off starts at 7:30
a.m. and pick-up is available through 5:15 p.m. The
registration fee is $100 per child for each week, $90 per
child special rate when you sign up for multiple weeks or
for multiple children. This fee includes a $25
non-refundable fee. The fee includes all supplies and a
daily snack. Kids are asked to bring their own lunch.
During this camp, children will be “exercising
mind, body, and soul” as they utilize the gymnasium, art
classrooms, auditorium, gardens, and media room of the SCHC
to investigate southern music, gardening, art, manners, and
other camp-like activities. Experienced and accredited
educator Karen Biedenharn will plan and oversee all aspects
of the camp.
To kick off our
25th-Anniversary year, the Southern Cultural Heritage
Foundation is extremely proud to present Classics in
the Courtyard’s “Happy Hour.” SCHF and
our community always look forward to our original Classics
in the Courtyard concert series in the fall. Now you can
enjoy our courtyard concerts in the summer, too! This series
will include a concert, food, and drinks one Thursday night
each month for the months of June, July, August and
September. The concerts will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
on those Thursdays. There is no cover charge! Food and drink
will be available for purchase. There will be give-a-ways,
too! The annual Vicksburg Multicultural Arts Camp for Kids, June 10-14, 2019 from 8 a.m.-noon for ages 6-12. The registration fee is $60 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. The camp will culminate with a public performance and exhibit on the last day in the SCHF Auditorium. Space is limited to 60 students 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 page. Farmer's Market Finds Workshop with William Furlong, Monday, June 10, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Not sure what to do with all your purchases at the Farmer’s Market? William Furlong will demonstrate how to use your fruits and vegetables to create unique and delightful dishes. Registration is $35/SCHF members and $40/non-members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. Fort St. Pierre Tercentennial Lecture Series, Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 7 p.m., presented by Max Garriott in the SCHC Convent. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 601.631.2997. Southern Book Club, June 19, 2019 at 7:00 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. Princess Camp, “Making Memories to Last a Lifetime,” June 24-28, 2019 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., presented by Lana Hand for ages 4-9. The camp will include crafts, dress-up, dance, music, Pajama Day, Spa Day, Water Day, outdoor activities and games. Snacks will be provided. The registration fee is $140 per child, and an all-day option is available for $180 per child for the week. 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. A second session will be held July 22-26, 2019. Press release. Facebook event page.
2nd Annual “Star Spangled
Night Run in Vicksburg”,
Saturday,
June 29, 2019, beginning and ending at the Southern Cultural
Heritage Center. Come join us and help us light up the night
in this unique event which will include a 5K run and a 5K
walk at night through downtown Vicksburg! Registration is
open now! The entry fees are $30 Individual, $15 Kids
Registration (12 & under), and $120 Corporate/Civic Club
Team Pre-race fee (3-5 members) through June 14th. Late fees
will apply after June 14th. The first 200 registered
participants will be guaranteed either a Night Run Tank or
T-shirt. Included in the swag bag will also be race bib, a
glow item, and specialty items from local sponsors. Early
registration is strongly encouraged to secure a place at the
event. Entry forms and complete event details are available
by visiting
http://southernculture.org/events/night-run.htm. Entry
forms and fees can be dropped off at SCHF Business Office,
601 Sports or mailed to SCHF, 1302 Adams Street, Vicksburg,
MS 39180 or register online at
www.RaceRoster.com. Race packet pick-up will be Friday,
June 28th at the SCHF Auditorium (corner of Crawford and
Cherry Streets) from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and also before
the race at the race site starting at 6:30 p.m. After you
cross the finish line, the party begins in the SCHC
Courtyard! There will be food, drinks, live music, and fun
for all! We will light up the night just in time for
Independence Day! For entrance into the after party and free
food and drink, runners and walkers should show their race
bib and volunteers should wear their Night Run T-shirt. All
others can pay $5 for entrance into the party and free beer.
There will be additional food and drink available for
purchase. The run has acquired some very generous financial
sponsors. They are: Shell Oil, Ergon, Scott Robbins Physical
Therapy, International Paper, May & Company, WaterView
Casino, Curb Appeals Real Estate/Mary Jane Wooten, Gumbo
Pot, BancorpSouth, People’s Drug Store, Ed Hampton Air &
Heat LLC, Hennessey, Thames & Leavitt Insurance Agency,
Servpro of Vicksburg & Yazoo, and Big River Shipbuilders.
For more information, please call the SCHF office at
601-631-2997 or email
info@southernculture.org. May 2019 River Kids Exhibit Day, May 2, 2019 The Fort Saint Pierre Tercentennial Commission is presenting a year of events commemorating the founding of Fort Saint Pierre in 1719, the earliest European settlement in the Mississippi Delta. In May, the lecture series will continue on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the SCHC Convent Chapel featuring Terry Winschel, retired Vicksburg National Military Park historian who will discuss the Civil War fortifications on the Fort Saint Pierre site. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 601-636-5010. Southern Book Club, May 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. In May, the monthly book is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. This phenomenal New York Times bestseller tells a riveting story of the collision between ethics, race, and medicine; of scientific discovery and faith healing; and of a daughter consumed with questions about the mother she never knew. 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. Ballroom Dance Lessons, Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 5-6 p.m. in the academy building, presented by James Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory. This month’s featured dance is the “Cha Cha.” Individuals and couples are welcome. The fee is $10 per person. For more information, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. SCHF Closed, May 27,2019 Mississippi Blues Trail Marker Dedication for Historian and Vicksburg native Dr. William R. Ferris, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Southwest corner of Washington & Grove Streets, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Following the dedication, there will be a reception at Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation Auditorium, noon -1 p.m. April 2019 “More Than a Painting” Art Classes with Nancy Mitchell - Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 9 a.m.–noon (Facebook event page) and Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Facebook event page). Let’s paint a Rooster in the style of Walter Anderson! In addition to artist facts and a touch of art history throughout the lesson, students receive a handout on the artist. The students leave with a finished art piece to hang in their home at the end of their class. Classes suit both artists and beginners. Nancy Mitchell believes anyone can learn to draw and be creative. However, in today’s world not many people have time for weekly art classes. This class is based on a painting she designs to mimic the style of a renowned artist. The step-by-step process enables each student to recreate the painting, adding their personal style. Students also learn basics about composition and color mixing. Registration is $40/SCHF Members and $45/Non-Members (includes all supplies) for each class. For reservations or more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. “Cooking with Herbs” Workshop with William Furlong, Monday, April 8, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Whether you grow your own herbs or buy them fresh, you’ll come away from this demonstration with many simple techniques and recipes with a few of the most common culinary herbs. Bring your note pad, your taste buds and your appetite to this workshop. You will sample all of the recipes that will be prepared for a full course meal. Washing, drying and freezing herbs will also be reviewed. Registration is $35/members and $40/non-members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. Fort St. Pierre Tercentennial Lecture Series, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 7 p.m., presented by Angela Diez in the SCHC Convent. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 601.631.2997. Ballroom Dance Lessons, Sunday, April 14 & 28, 2019 from 5-6 p.m. in the academy building, presented by James Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory. This month’s featured dance is the “Cha Cha.” Individuals and couples are welcome. The fee is $10 per person. For more information, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Southern Book Club, April 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. In April, the monthly book is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. This phenomenal New York Times bestseller tells a riveting story of the collision between ethics, race, and medicine; of scientific discovery and faith healing; and of a daughter consumed with questions about the mother she never knew. 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. Lebanese Cooking with Lana, Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join us for Lebanese Cooking with Lana, a hands-on cooking experience. The class will prepare Tabooli, a delicious salad made with tomatoes, parsley, green onions, and cracked wheat. The class will also prepare Kibbee, a meat dish made with lean meat, onions, wheat, and pine nuts. Lana will treat the class to Baklava for dessert! Registration is $35/SCHF Members and $40/Non-Members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. March 2019
The
8th
Annual Carnaval
de Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-Off, Saturday, March
2, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. presented by the Vicksburg Foundation
for Historic Preservation (VFHP). Cajun Gumbo Cook-off, Live
Music, Dancing, Food, Drinks, Children's Activities and
more! For questions or more information, please visit
www.facebook.com/vicksburg.mardi.gras or contact Nancy
Bell at 601.636.5010 or
vburgfoundation@aol.com.
Facebook event page. Lebanese Cooking with Lana, Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join us for Lebanese Cooking with Lana, a hands-on cooking experience. This class will prepare Spinach Pies--homemade dough filled with spinach, green onions, lemon juice, and olive oil. The class will also prepare Grape Leaves. Grape Leaves are filled and rolled with meat and rice and cooked in lemon water. Please bring a rolling pin if you have one. Registration is $35/SCHF Members and $40/Non-Members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. Ballroom Dance Lessons, Sunday, March 10 & 31, 2019 from 5-6 p.m. in the academy building, presented by James Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory. This month’s featured dance is the “Cha Cha.” Individuals and couples are welcome. The fee is $10 per person. For more information, please call 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. “Southern Exposure” Spring Break Camp, March 11-15, 2019 for kids ages 6-13. 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 $100 per child for the week (this fee includes a $25 non-refundable fee to hold your spot) and that includes all supplies and a daily snack. Kids are asked to bring their lunch. During this camp, children will be “exercising mind, body, and soul” as they utilize the gymnasium, art classrooms, auditorium, gardens, and media room of the SCHC to investigate southern music, gardening, art, manners, and other camp-like activities. The children will perform improvisation throughout the week to their peers. Experienced and accredited educators, Karen and Herman Biedenharn will plan and oversee all aspects of the camp. Space is limited to 40 kids 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. Press release. Facebook event page. Fort St. Pierre Tercentennial Lecture Series, Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 7 p.m., presented by Max Garriott in the SCHC Convent. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 601.631.2997. Southern Book Club, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Southern Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. In March, the monthly book is And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini, about how we love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations. In this tale revolving around not just parents and children but brothers and sisters, cousins and caretakers, Hosseini explores the many ways in which families nurture, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another; and how often we are surprised by the actions of those closest to us, at the times that matter most. 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. William's Sushi Workshop, Monday, March 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., presented by William Furlong. You can enjoy an authentic Japanese edible art form that is both healthy and delicious. Learn just how fun, fast and easy rolling sushi can be as William teaches you the proper techniques. You will have hands-on experience as he introduces the fundamentals of sushi preparation, presentation, rolling and cutting. Registration is $40/SCHF members and $45/non-members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page.
4th
Annual Raise the Roof Talent Search & Competition February 2019 “Kids in the Kitchen” Valentine's Classes, Monday, February 4th (Facebook event page) and Tuesday, February 5th (Facebook event page) from 5:30-7:30 p.m., two different classes for children ages 4-12 led by Margie Heltzel, The registration fee for each class is $35 per child and includes all supplies as well as lots of tasty treats. 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. “More Than a Painting” Art Class with Nancy Mitchell, Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Come join Nancy Mitchell and paint a vase of Amaryllis in the style of Swedish-American Birger Sandmen. Classes suit both artists and beginners. Nancy Mitchell believes anyone can learn to draw and be creative. However, in today’s world not many people have time for weekly art classes. This class is based on a painting she designs to mimic the style of a renowned artist. The step-by-step process enables each student to recreate the painting, adding their personal style. Students also learn basics about composition and color mixing. In addition to artist facts and a touch of art history throughout the lesson, students receive a handout on the artist. The students leave with a finished art piece to hang in their home at the end of their class. Registration is $40/SCHF Members and $45/Non-Members (includes all supplies) for each class. For reservations or more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. Cooking for Couples, Monday, February 11th at 5:30 p.m. William Furlong will offer simple, elegant recipes for two with the aim of turning the routine daily task of making dinner into a relaxing and romantic bonding experience. With Valentine's Day around the corner, the workshop is designed for all the busy working couples out there who find themselves with limited time for just about everything - including fixing dinner and for spending quality moments with each other. Registration is $55/couple SCHF members and $60/couple non-members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. Southern Book Club, February 20, 2019 at 7:00 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. Ballroom Dance, February 24, 2019, This month’s featured dance is the “Cha Cha.” Fort St. Pierre Lecture Series, February 27, 2019 “Kids in the Kitchen” Mardi Gras Classes, Tuesday, February 26th (Facebook event page) and Thursday, February 28th (Facebook event page) from 5:30-7:30 p.m., two different classes for children ages 4-12 led by Margie Heltzel, The registration fee for each class is $35 per child and includes all supplies as well as lots of tasty treats. 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. January 2019 William's Winter Soup Workshop, Monday, January 7, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Winter is here! What could be better that a hot bowl of soup on a chilly night? William Furlong will lead this workshop and focus on using seasonal ingredients and interesting flavor combinations to give you recipes that will become classics in your home. You will get to sample some soup, and William will end the night with something sweet! Yum! The workshop will be held in the SCHC academy building. Registration is $35/SCHF members and $40/non-members and includes all supplies. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Fort St. Pierre Lecture Series, January 10, 2019 Ballroom Dance Lessons, January 13, 2019 Southern Book Club, January 16, 2019 at 7:00 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. The River Kids Free After-School Art Program. Spring Semester will begin on January 24, 2019. Open to any child in 1st through 6th grade, the program will accept 60 students for the class on Thursdays from 3:45-5 p.m. for the thirteen week program through April 18, 2019. It will expose creativity through drawing, painting, crafts, collage, ceramics, sculpture and many more exciting techniques. Experienced and accredited educators Karen Biedenharn and Ashleigh Holliday plan and teach each class. The program is free, but will require a full semester commitment from the parents. It will be filled on a first come, first served basis. To register, call the SCHF business office at (601) 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. 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. Press release. Facebook event page. Ballroom Dance Lessons, January 27, 2019 |
|
1302
Adams Street |
