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December 2022 Holly Days Arts & Crafts Show, December 3, 2022 Southern Book Club, December 21, 2022 November 2022 Classics in the Courtyard, November 4, 2022 Southern Book Club, November 16, 2022 SCHF Closed, November 23-25, 2022 October 2022 Over the River Run, October 8, 2022 SCHF Closed, October 10, 2022 Classics in the Courtyard, October 14, 2022 Southern Book Club, October 19, 2022 Classics in the Courtyard, October 21, 2022 Classics in the Courtyard, October 28, 2022 September 2022 SCHF Closed, September 5, 2022 Southern Book Club, September 21, 2022 August 2022 Happy Hour Concert, August 4, 2022 Southern Book Club, August 17, 2022 River Kids After School Art begins, August 25, 2022 July 2022 SCHF Closed, July 4, 2022 Happy Hour Concert, July 7, 2022 Southern Book Club, July 20, 2022 June 2022 Happy Hour Concert, June 2, 2022 Southern Book Club, June 15, 2022
5th-Annual Star-Spangled Night Run,
Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 8 p.m. May 2022
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“Spring” Classics in the Courtyard “More Than a Painting” Art Workshop with Nancy Mitchell - Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nancy Mitchell says, “Come paint a Picasso painting with me! Does it matter if a line is a little off? No, because it is Picasso! We will have fun painting Picasso's, “The Cock of the Liberation.” Hope to see you there!” 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. Nancy Mitchell has been teaching art for 37 years. As an educator and artist, she practices a variety of media including basic drawing, batik workshops and charcoal. Registration is $45/SCHF Members and $50/Non-Members. For reservations or more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. River Kids Exhibit Day, May 19, 2022 South Mississippi Art League (SMAL) Exhibit, continues through May 12, 2022 from from 9-11:30 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. in the Exhibit Room. Parking is available in the courtyard parking lot by the office entrance. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call the SCHF office at 601.631.2997. Press release. Facebook event page. Closing Reception for the South Mississippi Art League (SMAL) Exhibit, Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. We invite you to come and meet the artists. For more information, call the SCHF office at 601.631.2997. Press release. Facebook event page. Southern Book Club, May 18, 2022 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, May 30, 2022
“Southern Exposure”
Summer Camp, May 31 through July 29, 2022.
“Southern Exposure,” an All-Day Summer Camp, will be held
during nine weeks of the summer, starting on May 31, 2022
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. April 2022 Easter Cooking & Crafts with Lana, Sunday, April 10th from 2-5 p.m. for a fun-filled afternoon! The class will make fluffy bunny pancakes and marshmallow skewers. They will decorate cookies and Easter peep houses! They will make Easter Slime and much, much more. This class is open to ages 4-9, boys and girls are welcome! The registration fee is $45/child. Reservations must be paid for in advance and are due by April 6, 2022. 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. South Mississippi Art League (SMAL) Exhibit, April 15 - May 12, 2022 from from 9-11:30 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. in the Exhibit Room. Parking is available in the courtyard parking lot by the office entrance. The South Mississippi Art League is an artist collective that was established in 2015 with the goal of creating exhibits and providing an outlet for Mississippi Coast professional artists to promote and display their work. Current membership includes 16 artists: Kat Fitzpatrick, J.J. Foley, Cissy McCabe Quinn, George Ann McCullough, Susie Ranager, Patt Odom, Pat Abernathy, Paulette Dove, Sandra Halat, Carolyn Whitescarver, Norma Seward, Carmen Lugo, Ann Madden, Roseanne McKenney, Trinh Nguyen, and Carolyn Busenlener. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call the SCHF office at 601.631.2997. Press release. Facebook event page. Southern Book Club, April 20, 2022 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.
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“Spring” Classics in the Courtyard March 2022
SCHF Receives Mississippi Arts Commission Grant.
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation has been awarded a $13,300 grant from
the
Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the $1.4
million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2022 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. “Art Beneath the Sea” Exhibit opening reception, Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. For more information, call the SCHF office at 601.631.2997. Press release. Facebook event page.
“Art
Beneath the Sea,” an exhibit by Chester O. Martin,
March 10-31, 2022, in the Exhibit Room (located inside the
Academy Building) at the SCHC. The display is open to the
public on these dates, Monday through Friday, from 8-11:30
a.m. and from 2-5 p.m. Parking is available in the courtyard
parking lot by the office entrance. “Southern Exposure” Spring Break Camp, March 14-18, 2022 for kids ages 4-13. 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 $110 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 educator Karen Biedenharn will plan and oversee all aspects of the camp. Space is limited and reservations are required. SCHF will be following all COVID-19 regulations, orders and guidance from CDC. 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. Southern Book Club, March 16, 2022 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 2022
Southern Cultural
Heritage Foundation receives Mississippi Arts Commission
COVID Relief Grant!
“Love Is
in the Air” Valentine Fun with Lana at SCHC, Sunday,
February 6th from 2-5 p.m. Southern Book Club, February 16, 2022 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, February 21, 2022 Kids Mardi Gras Mask Workshop with Karen Biedenharn, Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 3:45-5 p.m. Join us to create a fun and colorful mask just in time for the parade in downtown Vicksburg on that Saturday. The workshop is a great way for kids to celebrate the Mardi Gras holiday in a fun and creative way. Registration is $10/per child (ages 6 and up). 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. “More Than a Painting” Art Workshop with Nancy Mitchell - Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fall is here! Nancy Mitchell says, “If you are tired of the cold, like me, come paint the Ocean! Cliffs By The Sea At Trouville by Gustave Caillebotte.” 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. Nancy Mitchell has been teaching art for 37 years. As an educator and artist, she practices a variety of media including basic drawing, batik workshops and charcoal. Registration is $45/SCHF Members and $50/Non-Members. For reservations or more information, please contact the SCHF office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. The 10th Annual Carnaval de Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-Off, Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. presented by the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation (VFHP) at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Cajun Gumbo Cook-off, Live Music, Dancing, Food, Drinks, Children's Activities and more! Admission: Adults - $10 (includes gumbo); Kids - $5 (includes all kids’ activities). For more information, call 601-636-5010 or visit www.facebook.com/vicksburg.mardi.gras. All proceeds benefit the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation. January 2022
Spring Semester of the River Kids
Free After-school Art Program. The spring semester
began on January 27, 2022. Open to any
child in 1st through 6th grade, the class will meet on Thursdays from 3:45-5 p.m. for the
thirteen week program. SCHF will be
following all COVID-19 regulations, orders and guidance from
CDC. Space is limited and reservations are required. |
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