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PICTURE THIS! with Jesse Johnson
PICTURE THIS! with Jesse Johnson
Join FestivalSouth photographer, Jesse Johnson, for a fun-filled morning of creativity and exploration through Polaroid photography. This exciting event is designed for young artists to learn the art of instant photography while capturing their unique perspectives of the world around them. This event is limited to 15 participants.
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CREATE OUT LOUD with Artie and Abi
CREATE OUT LOUD with Artie and Abi
Let your imagination run wild in this fun-filled afternoon of creativity with the talented Abigail Allen! Children are invited to explore the magical worlds of art and drama by transforming simple cardboard into stunning, one-of-a-kind masks. Guided by Abi’s expertise and infectious energy, young artists will craft vibrant creations that bring their ideas to life. […]
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Harmonious Layers: The Art of Collage and Sculpture
Harmonious Layers: The Art of Collage and Sculpture
Opening Reception Featuring sculpture by Mark Brown and collage by Rebekah Stark Johnson This exhibit highlights the deep connection between Rebekah’s collages and Mark’s sculptural works, both of which are profoundly influenced by their passion for music. The similar color palettes used in their creations suggest a harmonious relationship between the two artists, reflecting a […]
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Visual Rhythms
Visual Rhythms
Opening reception featuring works by Women’s Art Collective The Women’s Art collective, established in 2011, showcases a variety within the work of artists, unified by their sense of community. These friends are strongly connected to the Hattiesburg community and to an even larger community of artists throughout Mississippi and beyond. With a robust exhibition history […]
Downtown Summer Tunes – Summer Lovin’ with Holly Rumbarger and the Hopeless Romantics
Downtown Summer Tunes – Summer Lovin’ with Holly Rumbarger and the Hopeless Romantics
Join us for a southern night of feel-good vibes at FestivalSouth’s Downtown Summer Tunes – Summer Lovin’ event, featuring the Hub City’s own Holly Rumbarger and the Hopeless Romantics! With her soulful voice and heartfelt melodies, you won’t be falling head over heels for the music, the food, the friends or just those unforgettable summer […]
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Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine
Featuring Ian Alexander Gonzalez, cello, and Theresa Sanchez, piano Wake up and celebrate the start of your day with "Rise and Shine," featuring the remarkable 14-year-old cellist, Ian Alexander Gonzalez. With his rich tones and impressive artistry, Ian’s performance is sure to be the perfect blend of precision and passion. Fresh from his acceptance into […]
Artie’s Creation Celebration
Artie’s Creation Celebration
Join Artie in Columbia for a fun-filled morning of hands-on arts experiences, music performances, and stories with our friends from the Columbia Library. Meet Artie in person at this event for the whole family!
Lifetime Musings Featuring works by Evelyn Timidaiski
Lifetime Musings Featuring works by Evelyn Timidaiski
Join us just down the hall from our morning concert for an exhibition by Evelyn Timidaiski. Inspired by nature, animals, plants and landscapes, the artist infuses her reality pieces with a sense of fantasy utilizing watercolor as her primary medium of choice.
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Mahler in the Morning – Featuring Dr. Thomas Peattie
Mahler in the Morning – Featuring Dr. Thomas Peattie
This is your chance to dive into the music and learn more about the incredible inspiration and techniques that created Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 before you hear it live that evening. His Fourth Symphony is a luminous journey through innocence, beauty, and life’s wonders. Its shimmering orchestration evokes playful joy, serene landscapes, and heartfelt […]
Journey – An exhibition by Robert Williams
Journey – An exhibition by Robert Williams
Opening Reception Robert Williams is an abstract artist whose love for art began as a painter and faux finisher. As he grew and began to master areas of painting technique in faux finishing, he had a desire to do more with this creative God-given talent he had stumbled upon. As he began researching different types […]
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A Five Star Salute – Featuring the U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet
A Five Star Salute – Featuring the U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet
Enjoy your morning coffee with The U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet as they present new and old classics of the quintet repertoire along with patriotic favorites. All active-duty soldiers, the musicians of the quintet are part of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1996, The U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet […]
March to the Music with Artie and the U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet
March to the Music with Artie and the U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet
Come and meet the members of The U.S. Army Woodwind Quintet as they introduce you to their instruments and present a fun, interactive concert. This performance combines music, storytelling, and instrument demonstrations in an informal setting where questions are welcome! You can also enjoy their concert earlier that day at 10 a.m. in the VFW […]
Art in Action: Connecting Community Through Creativity
Art in Action: Connecting Community Through Creativity
Experience the vibrant creativity of the Creators Plaza! Join us as artists from the renowned Singing River Art Studio and the MS Latinx Art Association showcase their incredible techniques and captivating artworks in a dynamic gallery setting. This exhibition not only highlights diverse artistic perspectives and mediums but also celebrates the harmonious connection to our […]
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The (Not So) Silent Movie – Accompanied on Organ by Douglas Rust
The (Not So) Silent Movie – Accompanied on Organ by Douglas Rust
Back for a 3rd year in a row, The Not-So-Silent Movie returns to the Hattiesburg Saenger Theatre to screen one of the top comedy films of the silent movie era, Safety Last (1923): starring comic actor Harold Lloyd. Accompanied live on the theater organ by Doug Rust, this beloved film culminates with the image of […]
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Artie at the Opera – Little Red’s Most Unusual Day
Artie at the Opera – Little Red’s Most Unusual Day
An operatic version of the story of Little Red Riding Hood based on scenes from operas by J. Offenbach and G. Rossini. Forest Ranger Dudley is too shy to ask Little Red’s mom, the widow Hood, to the Forest Ranger Ball. For that reason he leaves a written invitation in a basket of flowers outside […]
Artie at the Opera – Little Red’s Most Unusual Day
Artie at the Opera – Little Red’s Most Unusual Day
An operatic version of the story of Little Red Riding Hood based on scenes from operas by J. Offenbach and G. Rossini. Forest Ranger Dudley is too shy to ask Little Red’s mom, the widow Hood, to the Forest Ranger Ball. For that reason he leaves a written invitation in a basket of flowers outside […]
2 events,
Little Red’s Most Unusual Day
Little Red’s Most Unusual Day
An operatic version of the story of Little Red Riding Hood based on scenes from operas by J. Offenbach and G. Rossini. Forest Ranger Dudley is too shy to ask Little Red’s mom, the widow Hood, to the Forest Ranger Ball. For that reason he leaves a written invitation in a basket of flowers outside […]
Artie at the Opera – Little Red’s Most Unusual Day
Artie at the Opera – Little Red’s Most Unusual Day
An operatic version of the story of Little Red Riding Hood based on scenes from operas by J. Offenbach and G. Rossini. Forest Ranger Dudley is too shy to ask Little Red’s mom, the widow Hood, to the Forest Ranger Ball. For that reason he leaves a written invitation in a basket of flowers outside […]
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A Smooth Cup of Jazz
A Smooth Cup of Jazz
FestivalFavorite Jacobi Daughrity presents a showcase featuring music by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Samara Joy, and more to wake you up and celebrate Juneteenth. You’ve heard him in multiple FestivalFinales and Hub City Players musicals. Now experience him up close and personal in this special free event! Born in Cleveland, MS, Daughrity began taking piano […]
2 events,
Art Song and Poetry Showcase
Art Song and Poetry Showcase
Enjoy the winners of an open-call competition for poets and songwriters who have used their imagination and inspirations from art by Andrea Kostyal.
Downtown Summer Tunes – Glo It Up!
Downtown Summer Tunes – Glo It Up!
Featuring The NOLA Groove Band New Orleans’s number-one dance band comes to rock the park just for FestivalSouth! Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and dancing shoes to have the time of your life under the stars! Enjoy great bites from local food trucks and cool drinks from our favorite brewers while you groove along […]
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Artie’s Around the World Celebration
Artie’s Around the World Celebration
Take off on a creative journey at Artie’s Around the World Celebration in the Alley at the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum! Stop by interactive “destinations” for hands-on art activities inspired by cultures far and wide. While you explore, let the rhythms and melodies of global music transport you to exciting new places. When it’s time to refuel, […]