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The (Not So) Silent Movie | Silent Comedy Films by Buster Keaton and Fatty Arbuckle | Accompanied on Organ by Douglas Rust
The (Not So) Silent Movie | Silent Comedy Films by Buster Keaton and Fatty Arbuckle | Accompanied on Organ by Douglas Rust
Douglas Rust has been accompanying silent films at The University of Southern Mississippi for eight years and is a regular featured performer at the annual Plaza Classic Film Festival in Texas. Currently serving as organist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hattiesburg, Dr. Rust has played the organ for a variety of churches over the […]
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Beignet and Olé
Beignet and Olé
Join Juan José Alpizar, Roberts Brown, James Reyelt, and Nicholas Ciraldo as they play a delightful program of music for guitar ensemble!
An Evening with Ella Fitzgerald | Featuring Katrina Cox, vocals, and The David Pellow Combo
An Evening with Ella Fitzgerald | Featuring Katrina Cox, vocals, and The David Pellow Combo
Be transformed with the music of Ella Fitzgerald. “The First Lady of Song” was the leading jazz vocalist in the U.S. for half a century. During her reign, she won 13 Grammys and sold 40 million albums. She graced the stage with world-renowned musicians including Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, Duke Ellington and many […]
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Celtic in Your Cup
Celtic in Your Cup
Start your day at the pub! There will be coffee instead of beer, but the tunes and songs will be traditional Irish pub fare. Join in on the silly songs, or just sit back and savor your delicious refreshments. The best part of waking up is Celtic in your cup!
Songs of Love and Loss | Featuring Jonathan Yarrington, tenor with Jeanette Fontaine, mezzo soprano and Zhaolei Xie, piano
Songs of Love and Loss | Featuring Jonathan Yarrington, tenor with Jeanette Fontaine, mezzo soprano and Zhaolei Xie, piano
"Songs of Love and Loss" explores life’s most intense emotions, from the anticipation and anxiety of early love, to the joy and ecstasy of love fulfilled, to the heartbreak and despair of rejection and loss. Join us on this emotional odyssey through the songs of Schubert, Janáček, and Britten. Buy Tickets Tickets also available at […]
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American Landscape: A Multisensory Chamber Music Experience | Featuring the FestivalChamber Players and a Red, White, and Bourbon Pairing
American Landscape: A Multisensory Chamber Music Experience | Featuring the FestivalChamber Players and a Red, White, and Bourbon Pairing
Presented by Mississippi Power and the Mississippi Power in partnership with Dr. Sergey Dzugan and Dr. Jeremy Wells of Hattiesburg Clinic, and PriorityOne Bank American influence on the development of Western music has been vast in many genres, including classical music. As a land of opportunity and a safe haven for immigrants, America attracted such […]
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James Mulholland’s Missa Romantica | Featuring The Meistersingers
James Mulholland’s Missa Romantica | Featuring The Meistersingers
This five-movement work, composed by Laurel native James Mulholland, utilizes the traditional Latin Missa Brevis text throughout while employing many modern musical elements. Accompanied by orchestra, Mulholland's work features beautiful lyricism, exciting rhythmic features, and lush harmonic sequences throughout. Buy Tickets Tickets also available at the door while supplies last.
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Depot Saxo
Depot Saxo
Back by popular demand, these young but talented musicians will wow the crowd with a variety of musical genres that will have you tapping your toes and dancing in your seat. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the tuneful tones of the USM Saxophone Studio.
Spectacular, Spectacular
Spectacular, Spectacular
Enjoy incredible singers performing music from iconic Broadway shows. The great hits from Les Misérables, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, The Music Man, Gypsy, Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, A Christmas Story, and more, sung by Maryann Kyle, Matt Morgan, Paul Houghtaling, […]
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Singing with Freedom | Featuring Krista Overby, vocals and Jeffrey Reynolds, piano
Singing with Freedom | Featuring Krista Overby, vocals and Jeffrey Reynolds, piano
Juneteenth is the celebration of freedom for African American slaves and the power of this day continues to resonate in strength, solidarity, and in song. Krista will take you on a journey with songs that represent not only the struggle that African Americans had to face, but songs that represent freedom for an oppressed people. […]
bee(R)thoven
bee(R)thoven
Beerthoven finds its inspiration in the private "salon" concerts of Beethoven's time in an event that features live classical music, beer, and other refreshments. With favorites from Beethoven and others, whether you prefer the lighter taste of a traditional lager or the heavier flavor of a stout, you will find a musical pairing that suits […]
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FestivalSouth Youth Orchestra
FestivalSouth Youth Orchestra
The FestivalSouth Orchestral and Chamber Music Academy students will perform a variety of music for small ensembles and for string orchestras that includes music from Encanto, Frozen, and others. Buy Tickets Tickets also available at the door while supplies last.
Matt Maeson
Matt Maeson
Presented by the City of Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg Saenger Theater On the heels of performances at festivals including Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Forecastle Matt Maeson, comes to FestivalSouth for a one-night-only concert event. Known for his debut album, Bank on the Funeral, two EPs, Who Killed Matt Maeson and The Hearse, his song "Cringe" reached No. […]
Celebración Nocturna | Featuring Arrebato Orquesta
Celebración Nocturna | Featuring Arrebato Orquesta
Presented in part by Southern Eye Center Spice up your evening with the internationally known Latin & Salsa Band, Arrebato Orquesta. The 2023 winners of the Ecuadorian IFCI music award will be representing their country at Mississippi's very own FestivalSouth! Check your worries at the door and come dance the night away! Tickets only available […]
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Voices of Freedom | Featuring James Meredith
Voices of Freedom | Featuring James Meredith
Featuring special guest James Meredith, a major figure in the American civil rights movement as well as a lawyer, economist, author and Harvard Education Impact Medalist, this event is an exploration of Black culture and civil rights through stories, spoken word, and song for the purpose of understanding, uplifting, and unifying. Join us as we […]
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Blue Jean Baby | Featuring Lauren Cate Leake
Blue Jean Baby | Featuring Lauren Cate Leake
Lauren Cate Leake sings from her southern roots with classics from Dolly Parton, O Brother Where Art Thou, and even the southern-inspired award-winning musical Waitress.
Too Darn Hot! | Featuring the Chip Herrington Jazz 5
Too Darn Hot! | Featuring the Chip Herrington Jazz 5
The Chip Herrington Jazz 5 is an exciting ensemble of seasoned professionals who deliver something which has become very rare, real acoustic jazz in a traditional club setting. The members of this group come from a wide variety of professional musical experiences that span the globe. The ensemble is comprised of Gino Rosaria (piano), Larry […]
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Hand Over Heart: A Salute to the Golden Age | Featuring Sarah Hamman, vocals and Kay Guiles, piano
Hand Over Heart: A Salute to the Golden Age | Featuring Sarah Hamman, vocals and Kay Guiles, piano
In a dazzling display of classic patriotic tunes and Broadway’s most beloved showstoppers, Sarah Hamman takes us back to the 1940s and ‘50s. Be prepared to boogie-woogie and belt along to these Golden Age favorites that will be fun for all.
Odd Couples—Unlikely Pairings with Guitar
Odd Couples—Unlikely Pairings with Guitar
Join musicians Nicholas Ciraldo, Rachel Ciraldo, Dannel Espinoza, Kristina Finch, Galit Kaunitz, and Theresa Sanchez for a fun concert of unlikely instrumental pairings with guitar. This eclectic program will showcase some of our finest area musicians and their versatility! Buy Tickets Tickets also available at the door while supplies last.
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Iconic: Cirque Rock Symphonic Extravaganza
Iconic: Cirque Rock Symphonic Extravaganza
Presented in partnership with Cadence Bank, Southern Beverage and the City of Hattiesburg World-class acrobats from Cirque de la Symphonie join the FestivalOrchestra and singers for one of the most dazzling FestivalFinale events ever! Special appearances by Vasti Jackson, Barry Leach, and Michael Muenchow Rivera, who portrayed Freddie Mercury at last year’s electrifying Queen event, […]