Free Events
Events
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Artie’s Celebration of American Authors, Artists, and Musicians
Oak Grove Library 4958 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesA special pre-festival preview of Artie Events for Families offers a sneak peek on how we will celebrate the 250th birthday of our country. Joining our friends at Oak Grove Public Library, enjoy interactive arts experiences through hands-on art, dance, music, and much more! Meet Artie in person at this spectacular opening event that will […]
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Haydn in Hattiesburg Chamber Music
The Bezerra Downtown 129 Walnut St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesStudents of “Haydn in Hattiesburg,” a week-long festival of pedagogy, performance, and community, present chamber music offerings in this beautiful downtown venue. Enjoy music that is perfect for a summer afternoon, performed by some of the region’s shining musical stars. Presented by Forrest County, with support from the City of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss College of Arts […]
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We All Might Could Use to Hear a Story
Southern Miss Gallery of Art and Design 3000-3082 Pearl St, Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesFeaturing works by Ellen Langford Enjoy the opening reception of this year’s FestivalSouth featured artist, Ellen Langford. A painter whose body of work is inspired by landscapes, chance meetings, and the South’s mighty cross-currents, she notices and captures the relationships between the land and its inhabitants – a child with his dog, a clothesline in […]
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Anansi Stories
Lillie Burney Learning Center 901 Ida Ave., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesFeaturing Da Story Weaver, Terrence Roberts This performance features the many tales of the trickster Anansi the spider. These stories feature life lessons, many that point out the consequences of bad behavior. Stories include: Anansi and the Snake (told in Jamaican dialect), Why Anansi has a little waist, Anansi and the Turtle, Fling-a-mile, Anansi and […]
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Artie’s Adventures in Writing
Lillie Burney Learning Center 901 Ida Ave., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesJoin us for a fun-filled creative adventure! In this workshop, published authors will guide young writers through the exciting process of building their very own story. Kids will get to explore their creativity, share ideas, and leave with a story they can be proud of—all while learning tips and tricks from real authors. Perfect for […]
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Dancing with Artie
Lillie Burney Learning Center 901 Ida Ave., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesJoin us for a fun-filled morning of dance where kids will get the chance to learn exciting dance moves and a choreographed routine from talented local dance teacher, Loren Burke-Johnsen! Perfect for children of all skill levels, this event promises energetic activities and celebrates the joy of movement. This event is free to participants in […]
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First 3, No Flash | Featuring photography by Jenn Devereaux
Mannoni Performing Arts Center 107 Southern Dr., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesWith publication credits in Rolling Stone, Billboard, People Magazine, Forbes and many more, Jenn Devereaux is a concert and event photographer who turns live music into images that let you relive the show long after it’s over. Relive some epic moments of celebrity performers in this dynamic display curated especially for FestivalSouth. Presented with support […]
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Pens, Paints, and Creations
Main Street Gallery 210 N. Main St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesPoetry and Visual Art Event and Exhibition featuring poet Angela Ball and artists Emma French Connolly, Francis Lee, Susan Walck, Taryn Larremore Holzinger, and Thomas Jackson This figurative exhibition features a dynamic group of artists, complemented by engaging poetry that invites creative exploration. Angela Ball’s poems, translations, and essays have appeared in Poetry, Oxford American, […]
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Made in America Downtown Summer Tunes with Pinebelt Pickers
Town Square Park 100 Main St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesWith a great mixture of unique instruments and harmonic voices playing their original music, the Pinebelt Pickers has been a Hub City favorite for years. Since the release of their debut album “Magnolia State of Mine,” has been making audiences want to dance, yell, hoop, holler, sway, shuffle, clap and stomp. Don’t miss one of […]
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Emerging Artists In Concert
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 3601 Pearl St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesThe Pine Belt is known for a dynamic array of performing artists. Grab a cup of coffee as FestivalSouth showcases new talent in this very special morning concert. Support the artists of the future as they share their talents with a debut on our stage. You won’t want to miss this special musical wake-up call! […]
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American Art Reimagined
Creators Plaza 100 W 4th St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesA Juried Art Exhibition in collaboration with Nuestro Arte This showcase features imaginative reinterpretations of American artists as interpreted in their own style and medium. Serving as both an homage and creative exploration, the showcase will bridge the past with the present and engage viewers by recognizing the contributions of American artists while celebrating the […]
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Anansi Stories
Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center 607 McSwain St., Hattiesburg, MS, United StatesFeaturing Da Story Weaver, Terrence Roberts This performance features the many tales of the trickster Anansi the spider. These stories feature life lessons, many that point out the consequences of bad behavior. Stories include: Anansi and the Snake (told in Jamaican dialect), Why Anansi has a little waist, Anansi and the Turtle, Fling-a-mile, Anansi and […]
Free to participants of The Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center Summer Program