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December 2021 13th Annual “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 9 a.m.-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 the St. Aloysius Choir, Jeanne Evans Music Students, Debra Franco Preparatory School of Dance, Riverpointe, and more. For more information, call the SCHF Business Office at 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. River Kids Free After School Art Program exhibition day, December 9, 2021 Lana’s Holiday Fun Day, Sunday, December 12th from 2-5 p.m. Lana Hand will present this class, and activities will include making creative Christmas art, playing Christmas games, enjoying a hot chocolate bar, and decorating cookies while listening to Christmas music. Bring your kids and invite their friends for a day of excitement at the SCHC!! The class is open to ages Pre-K through 5th grade. The registration fee is $45/child. Reservations must be paid for in advance and are due by December 8, 2021. 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. Press release. Southern Book Club, December 15, 2021 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 “Landy Teller
Champion for Culture and the Arts Award” for 2021
was presented to Nancy Bell at the on December 16th, 2022 in
the SCHC Convent Chapel. Nancy has a long history with SCHF. She negotiated with the Sisters of Mercy to purchase
the block of buildings and optioned the property to give us
enough time to find the funds to purchase. Nancy agreed to
personally take care of the upkeep on the property during
this transition. She helped establish a committee to develop
the property into the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation
(SCHF) and then worked with that committee to develop plans
for the property. She has been a member of the SCHF Board of
Directors since 1994, and president of the board for over 14
years. Over the years, Nancy has helped with grant writing,
rehab projects, fundraisers, membership and so much more.
Nancy has been the director of the Vicksburg Foundation for
Historic Preservation since 1983 and has been an active in
community organizations for all of that time. We appreciate
all of her dedication to the SCHF and are excited to honor
her with this most special award.
Press release.
Photos. SCHF Closed, December 20, 2021 to January 2, 2022 November 2021
14th Annual “Classics in
the Courtyard.” Local entertainers and restaurants
will provide music and lunch on Fridays from noon-1 p.m. The
entertainment is free and lunch is $12 per person.
Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5
p.m. on Thursday before the event. Southern Book Club, November 17, 2021 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, November 24-26, 2021 October 2021
The 33rd
Annual Over the River Run,
Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 8 a.m. CST at the Old
Mississippi River Bridge located at I-20 and Washington
Street.
“More Than a Painting” Art Class with Nancy
Mitchell, Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
14th Annual “Classics in
the Courtyard.” Local entertainers and restaurants
will provide music and lunch on Fridays from noon-1 p.m. The
entertainment is free and lunch is $12 per person.
Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5
p.m. on Thursday before the event. “Remembering Rufus & The Red Tops” with Bill Morris, Friday, October 22, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. - noon, before “Classics in the Courtyard.” Morris will share his memories and photos of The Red Tops and others from his book, This Magic Moment: My Journey of Faith, Friends and the Father’s Love. He will autograph copies of his book, with half of the proceeds from book sales benefitting the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation. Press release. Facebook event page.
Haunted Halloween Ghost
Hunt with Mississippi Paranormal Society,
Saturday,
October
23, 2021 from 7-11 p.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. September 2021 SCHF Closed, September 6, 2021
Tie Dye Workshop
with Daisy Anderson Tuminello, Tuesday, September 7th
and Thursday, September 9th, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tie Dye Workshop
with Daisy Anderson Tuminello, Tuesday, September 21st
and Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. August 2021
“More Than a Painting” Art Class with Nancy
Mitchell, Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Southern Book Club, August 18, 2021 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. Vendor Applications are being accepted for the 13th Annual Holly Days Arts and Crafts Show. The Show will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $2. Holly Days will feature an assortment of vendors showcasing their products plus local talent will entertain the attendees. Vendor applications are now being accepted. Space is limited and acceptance to the Show will be based on the images of the crafts/art submitted with an application. Craft and art demonstrations are a plus. Although specific space requests will be considered, spaces will be assigned by the Review Committee. The show has become a much anticipated annual event. Attendees will be able to enjoy live music while they shop the variety of vendors chosen from a wide range of categories. Exhibit space is $60 for Returning Vendors and $65 for New Vendors. Applications must be turned in by September 15, 2021. Vendors will be notified by September 25th with an acceptance letter. For more information or for an application, contact the SCHF office at 601-631-2997. Applications are also available at southernculture.org. Press release. River Kids Free After School Art Program. Registration is open now for the free after-school art program. Fall Semester begins August 26, 2021. Open to any child in 1st through 6th grade, the class will meet on Thursdays from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. for the thirteen-week program. 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. To register, call the SCHF business office at (601) 631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org. Press release. Facebook event page. Registration Form. July 2021 SCHF Closed, July 5, 2021 Southern Book Club, July 21, 2021 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. June 2021
“Southern Exposure”
Summer Camp, June 7, 2021 through July 30, 2021.
“Southern Exposure,” an All-Day Summer Camp, will be held
during eight weeks of the summer, starting on June 7, 2021
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. Vicksburg Multicultural Arts Camp for Kids, June 14-18, 2021 from 8 a.m.-noon for ages 6-12. The registration fee is $80 per child, and includes all supplies, materials, and a daily snack. An all-day option is available for $100 per child for the week. 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 Jeanne Evans, 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 page.
Classics in the Courtyard’s
“Happy Hour” Concerts Southern Book Club, June 16, 2021 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.
4th-Annual Star-Spangled Night Run,
Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 8 p.m. May 2021 River Kids Exhibit Day, May 6, 2021
A “Spring” Classics in the
Courtyard Southern Book Club, May 19, 2021 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, Monday, May 24, 2021 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 Tabouli (Tabbouleh), a yummy and
healthy Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur wheat,
tomatoes, green onions and parsley. And finally, Lana will
treat the class to Fried Kibbee with their meal!
Don’t miss this one! SCHF Closed, May 31, 2021 April 2021
Oscar
Nominated Short Films, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 7
p.m. and Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the SCHF
Auditorium.
Lebanese Cooking
with Lana, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from
5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for Lebanese Cooking with Lana, a
hands-on cooking experience. This class will make Baked
Kibbee, a delicious meat dish made with lean meat, onions,
wheat, and pine nuts. The class will also prepare Mujadara
(Lentils and Rice), a vegetarian dish made with lentils,
rice and darkly browned onions. Additionally, the class will
make Lebanese Green Beans, which are green beans cooked with
onions, tomatoes and yummy spices. Southern Book Club, April 21, 2021 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.
A “Spring” Classics in the
Courtyard Southern Book Club, April 21 2021 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. March 2021 “Southern Exposure” Spring Break Camp, March 15-19, 2021 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 $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 educator Karen Biedenharn will plan and oversee all aspects of the camp. Our numbers will be limited due to the COVID-19 regulations. SCHF will be following all COVID-19 regulations, orders and guidance from CDC. 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. Southern Book Club, March 17, 2021 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 2021
The 10th Annual Carnaval
de Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cook-Off, Cancelled
due to COVID restrictions
Southern Book Club,
February 17, 2021 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. January 2021
Southern Book Club,
January 20, 2021 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. The spring semester began on January
28, 2021. 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. Our numbers will be limited this
semester due to the COVID-19 regulations. SCHF will be
following all COVID-19 regulations, orders and guidance from
CDC. Space is limited and reservations are required. SCHF Receives Mississippi Arts Commission Grant. The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation has been awarded a $11,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the $1.4 million in grants the Commission will award in 2020-2021 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. “The Mississippi Arts Commission is proud to support arts organizations as well as arts activities and festivals around the state through grant-making,” said Malcolm White, executive director of MAC. “These funds help broaden the reach of arts by educating our communities about Mississippi’s enduring creative legacy and offering arts experiences and performances to people in nearly every area of the state.” Among the numerous activities scheduled throughout the year, these funds are vital in supporting the River Kids free after school art program, a variety of concerts, workshops, lectures, exhibits and the many other events and programs that are instrumental in growing the awareness of the arts to the Vicksburg community and surrounding areas. Press release. For information from the Mississippi Arts Commission, contact Anna Ehrgott, Communications Director, 601.359.6546 or aehrgott@arts.ms.gov. |
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