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FestivalSouth Best of the Pine Belt 2024 Nominations
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The Art of Storytelling – Opening Reception
University Baptist Church 3200 Arlington Loop, Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesPresented with support from Catherine and Chad Edmondson and David Ott An artist with a passion for all things Southern, his work evokes the heart of Southern folklore and traditions. A New York Times bestselling illustrator, Trest’s work can be found in the illustrations of children’s books, hanging in the homes of his collectors worldwide, […]
Artie’s Summer of Adventure
Oak Grove Library 4958 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesMississippi Made & More presents Artie’s Summer of Adventure In partnership with Corner Market, Lamar County with support from Landry, Lewis, and Germany Architects, P.A. Artie Events for Families return with a giant kickoff event with our friends at Oak Grove Public Library. Celebrate the start to our summer of fun with many of the […]
8 x 8 Exhibit and Sale By the Mississippi Latinx Art Association
The Walnut Room 150 Walnut Circle, Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesArtists from our community bring their unique visions to life in art confined to 8" x 8". Exploring an open theme that promises an array of artistic expressions, this event is not just an exhibit. All showcased pieces will be available for purchase at $100 or less, making it the perfect opportunity to bring home […]
The (Not So) Silent Movie
Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater 201 Forrest St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesPresenting Charlie Chaplin’s Easy Street and The Adventurer Featuring original compositions performed live by theatre organist by Douglas Rust In partnership with Coca-Cola, Payne Company, VERB Architecture, Corner Market, Lamar County with support from Landry, Lewis, and Germany Architects, P.A. This wonderful afternoon of classical movies is a summer treat for the entire family and […]
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Petal Public Library 714 S Main St., Petal, MS, United StatesMississippi Made & More presents Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute Featuring performers from Opera Mississippi In partnership with Corner Market, Lamar County with support from Landry, Lewis, and Germany Architects, P.A. The Magic Flute is a fairy tale opera of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It uses singing and spoken […]
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Lumberton Public Library 130 E Chance Cutoff, Lumberton, MS, United StatesMississippi Made & More presents Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute Featuring performers from Opera Mississippi In partnership with Corner Market, Lamar County with support from Landry, Lewis, and Germany Architects, P.A. The Magic Flute is a fairy tale opera of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It uses singing and spoken […]
Artie’s Storytelling Adventure
University Baptist Church 3200 Arlington Loop, Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesMississippi Made & More presents Artie’s Storytelling Adventure In partnership with Corner Market, Lamar County with support from Landry, Lewis, and Germany Architects, P.A. Create your own zine (a self-published booklet made from 1 or 2 pieces of paper) with FestivalSouth Featured Artist, Adam Trest. During this interactive creative writing and art workshop, Adam will […]
Saxy Music
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 3601 Pearl St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesFeaturing the Southern Miss Saxophone Quartet Returning to brighten your morning, the Southern Miss Saxophone Quartet presents an entertaining program of popular favorites that’s sure to get your day off on a good note! Complimentary coffee and pastries provided by OLLI. If you have a specialty coffee you love, bring it with you!
Colorful Conversations with Adam Trest
The Author Shoppe 140 E Front St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesMeet our FestivalSouth 2024 Featured Artist, Adam Trest who is also the illustrator of The Lantern House by Erin Napier. Enjoy casual conversations and ask art-related questions as he talks about his life as a working artist in Mississippi.
Southern Nights at Downtown Summer Tunes
Town Square Park 100 Main St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesPresented in partnership with Live at Five FestivalSouth takes over Downtown Summer Tunes, to present a night of non-stop country, featuring some of the area’s most talented musicians and hosted by our own country Belle, Lauren Cate Leake. Bring yourself, your friends, some lawn chairs and a cooler full of cold ones as you tap […]
Mahler in the Morning
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 3601 Pearl St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesPresented with support from the Arts Institute of Mississippi and Partners for the Arts Enjoy complimentary Viennese-style breakfast pastries and coffee, as Dr. Joseph E. Jones, professor of musicology from the Southern Miss School of Music, discusses the life and selected works of Gustav Mahler and his contributions to the history of symphonic music. This […]