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Jersey Boys
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, FestivalSouth presents the Tony and Grammy Award-wining Jersey Boys. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in this true-life musical phenomenon. The incredible Hub City Players return to take you from the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and […]
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The Art of Storytelling – Opening Reception
The Art of Storytelling – Opening Reception
Presented 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
Artie’s Summer of Adventure
Mississippi 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
8 x 8 Exhibit and Sale By the Mississippi Latinx Art Association
Artists 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 […]
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The (Not So) Silent Movie
The (Not So) Silent Movie
Presenting 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 […]
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Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Mississippi 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
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Mississippi 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 […]
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Miracles Workshop: Decorating Hearts, Crosses, and Hands
Miracles Workshop: Decorating Hearts, Crosses, and Hands
This workshop is a creative exploration that invites participants to delve into the rich tapestry of Mexican folk traditions. Participants will be working on iconic symbols within Mexican culture, decorating them using an array of charms traditionally regarded as "milagros" or miracles in Mexico. The process of adorning the wooden crosses, hearts, and hands with […]
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Artie’s Storytelling Adventure
Artie’s Storytelling Adventure
Mississippi 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 […]
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Saxy Music
Saxy Music
Featuring 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!
Crowning Glory: A Night at the Ballet
Crowning Glory: A Night at the Ballet
Featuring Alexei Orohovsky - 2023 International Ballet Competition USA Gold Medalist, and the companies of Ballet Mississippi and South Mississippi Ballet Presented in partnership with Arts Institute of Mississippi and Clyde Bryant State Farm FestivalSouth welcomes our hometown gold medalist Alexei Orohovsky, joined by the companies of Ballet Mississippi and South Mississippi Ballet in an […]
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Música de la Mañana
Música de la Mañana
Featuring guitarist David Bryan Centuries of guitar music find their roots in Spanish traditions. Enjoy this special morning in a new location that promises a special selection of unique coffees, treats, and more while enjoying wonderful music.
FestivalSouth World Championship Golf Classic
FestivalSouth World Championship Golf Classic
Presented by Landry, Lewis, and Germany Architects, P.A. in partnership with Lamar County, Neel-Schaffer Engineering, Sports Contractors Unlimited, Service Master Clean, and Clear Point Engineering. Join FestivalSouth for its fourth annual golf tournament and support our Artie Events for Families and the Mississippi Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, providing for our youngest cultural […]
Bach to Bizet: Transcriptions for the King of Instruments
Bach to Bizet: Transcriptions for the King of Instruments
Presented by Forrest County in partnership with Coca-Cola, Payne Companies, VERB Architecture Enjoy a delightful concert of organ transcriptions, including Sibelius’ Finlandia, Bach’s version of Vivaldi’s Concerto for two violins, Bizet’s Carmen Suite and other favorites. This event is made possible by generous support from the American Guild of Organists and Dr. Paul Andersen. Featuring […]
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Dog Days 5K run, 2-mile walk and new 5-mile run/walk at FestivalSouth benefitting Hub City Service Dogs
Dog Days 5K run, 2-mile walk and new 5-mile run/walk at FestivalSouth benefitting Hub City Service Dogs
The annual Dog Days Run/Walk is returning for its eighth year, now featuring a 5-mile run/walk in addition to the classic 5K and 2-mile options. Bring your friends, family, and furry companions to join in the fun while supporting Hub City Service Dogs, a local nonprofit that places and custom trains service dogs for a […]
Mahler in the Morning
Mahler in the Morning
Presented 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 […]
Crossing Cultural Divides: An exhibition presented by Artists Across Borders
Crossing Cultural Divides: An exhibition presented by Artists Across Borders
Featuring Betty Press, Hector Boldo, Allen Chen, and Andrea Kostyal Presented with support from Catherine and Chad Edmondson and David Ott This fine art exhibition includes photographs, three-dimensional works, and paintings by the Artists Across Borders group, founded in 2021 by Betty Press, Hector Boldo, Allen Chen, and Andrea Kostyal. The exhibition features immigration-related stories […]
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Master Camerata
Master Camerata
Presented by Forrest County and Premier Orchestral Institute In partnership with Coca-Cola, Payne Companies, VERB Architecture with support from the Southern Miss School of Music These celebrated performers from around the globe join conductor Mikhail Zempzov and cello soloist Francisco Vila, performing the Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129, the Tchaikovsky Serenade for […]
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Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Mississippi 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
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Mississippi 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 […]
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Creative Convergence – A Photo Transfer Workshop with Andrea Kostyal
Creative Convergence – A Photo Transfer Workshop with Andrea Kostyal
Artists of ALL levels have the opportunity to create a fun, mixed-media painting using photo transfer technique on a 12” x 12” canvas in this hands-on workshop. Selecting a photo from your own smartphone, bring home a personal work of art. Please note, this 3-hour workshop is limited to 10+ people, requiring advance registration. Age […]
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Artie’s Dance Adventure
Artie’s Dance Adventure
Mississippi Made & More presents Artie’s Dance Adventure In partnership with Corner Market, Lamar County Put on your “dancing shoes” and join Artie at the Community Arts Center. Dancers of all skill levels and abilities are invited to dance, shake, and move for an hour of dancing fun.
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No Strings Attached
No Strings Attached
Featuring the Southern Miss Viola Ensemble The often seen but lesser-known viola takes center stage as six exceptional violists get your morning off to a great start with light classical and Latin musical arrangements.
Fascinating Rhythm
Fascinating Rhythm
Featuring Sam & Jennifer Bruton and the FestivalJazz Players. Presented by Forrest County in partnership with Coca-Cola, Payne Companies, and VERB Architecture. Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical enchantment as we celebrate the timeless genius of George Gershwin. Be transported to the dazzling heyday of New York's theater scene with the lush harmonies […]
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The Color of Soul
The Color of Soul
Featuring Latisha Hamilton Ernest and Demetric Cooley This morning musical wake up call features music of some of the greatest African American women, including Aretha Franklin, Betty Wright, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Roberta Flack, Nancy Wilson, Whitney Houston and Rosetta Tharpe.
Heritage Unearthed: An Artistic Exhibition of Southeastern Native American Culture
Heritage Unearthed: An Artistic Exhibition of Southeastern Native American Culture
Immerse yourself in this special exhibit of artifacts and cultural objects including baskets, weapons, stickball sticks, pottery, and clothing from the Houma, Mississippi Choctaw, Coushatta, Poarch Creek, and Tunica Biloxi tribes. This special FestivalSpeaks event features Dr. Tammy Greer, Director of the Center for American Indian Research at Southern Miss, who will also prepare traditional […]
bee(R)thoven: Untapped
bee(R)thoven: Untapped
Presented by Forrest County in partnership with Coca-Cola, Payne Companies, VERB Architecture with support from the Southern Miss School of Music. Experience a masterful evening of wind and percussion chamber music like never before. Delight in the timeless melodies of Beethoven reimagined by a dynamic saxophone quartet. Immerse yourself in a newly composed piece infused […]
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Artie’s Columbia Adventure
Artie’s Columbia Adventure
Presented with support from The City of Columbia, Columbia Family Dental, Dungan Engineering, Citizens Bank of Columbia. This free family event offers interactive experiences through hands-on art, dance, music, and much more! As a special treat, storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon will also feature a meet-and-greet with Artie. Come enjoy food, fun, and […]
Hattiesburg Orchestral Academy
Hattiesburg Orchestral Academy
Featuring Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, conductor Performing a variety of music for small ensembles and for string orchestra, the program will also include international competition winners Rainel Joubert, violin; Khari Joyner, cello; and regional string students as soloists. Enjoy these budding musicians and support them in their quest to follow their passion for music.
Ebb & Flow – A Singing River Trio Exhibition Reception
Ebb & Flow – A Singing River Trio Exhibition Reception
Presented with support from Catherine and Chad Edmondson and David Ott This show features photographs and paintings created by Traci Stover, Betty Press, and Andrea Kostyal, the owners of the Singing River Arts Studio in Hattiesburg. The exhibition represents three Artists with three different perspectives of art and medium, who share harmonious connection of place. […]
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…About Love
…About Love
Featuring the Meistersingers of Mississippi. Presented by Forrest County in partnership with Coca-Cola, Payne Companies, and VERB Architecture. Journey across the centuries with the Meistersingers of Mississippi, Hattiesburg’s civic chorus and FestivalSouth's sister project of the Hattiesburg Concert Association. Explores love, as expressed through music during this afternoon treat for all. You will be touched, […]
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Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Mississippi 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
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Mississippi 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 […]
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Artie’s Drummin’ Adventure with Alkebulan Music Philosophy
Artie’s Drummin’ Adventure with Alkebulan Music Philosophy
Mississippi Made & More presents Artie’s Drummin’ Adventure with Alkebulan Music Philosophy In partnership with Corner Market, Lamar County Back by popular demand, Alkebulan Music Philosophy (AMP) is an inclusive, hands-on cultural and creative musical experience, which engages people in the positive spirit of African music through drums and dance.
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Life is a Highway
Life is a Highway
Featuring Brett Barnes, tenor Pack a bag, get in the car and enjoy the road trip of life through the art of song. From Boston to Baton Rouge, with stops along the way, and featuring some of the best that Country, Pop and Broadway has to offer, get ready to explore popular routes, roads less […]
Masterful Tapestries – the Art of the Piano Quintet
Masterful Tapestries – the Art of the Piano Quintet
Featuring Theresa Sanchez, piano, Borislava Ilcheva and Alexander Ilchev, violins, Christopher Lowery, viola, and Alexander Russakovsky, cello Presented by Forrest County in partnership with Coca-Cola, Payne Companies, and VERB Architecture. Join FestivalFavorite Theresa Sanchez for an incredible evening of artistry. Immerse yourself in the music of the masterful Schumann and Brahms. Schumann's Piano Quintet was […]
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American Bombshells – A Patriotic Celebration!
American Bombshells – A Patriotic Celebration!
Featuring Kassidy Chandler and Rachel Claire Stevens with pianist Kay Guiles Stand up and salute as we conclude our morning music events with a bevy of brilliant patriotic songs and show tunes sung by a dynamite duo of bombshells the likes of whom haven’t been seen or heard like this since the days of the […]
Summer in the South
Summer in the South
Featuring Betsy Uschkrat, soprano, and Zhaolei Xie, piano. Presented by Forrest County in partnership with Coca-Cola, Payne Companies, and VERB Architecture. This is a program of virtuosity, storytelling, and the variety of human experience through soprano voice and piano. Depicting the beauty of rural Americana, Samuel Barber’s “Knoxville Summer of 1915” expresses the essence of […]
Downtown Summer Tunes
Downtown Summer Tunes
Featuring Deano & Jo Playing a slightly skewed take on classic honky tonk and bluegrass, Deano & Jo perform both originals and lesser known covers with sounds of the 50s and 60s. Dean is also in Chicago's Waco Brothers. Jo is the singer in Austin's notorious Meat Purveyors. Bring yourself, your friends, some lawn chairs […]
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Artie’s Alley Adventure
Artie’s Alley Adventure
Mississippi Made & More presents Artie’s Alley Adventure In partnership with Corner Market, Lamar County Celebrate the closing of a wonderful month of Artie Adventures! Join Artie in the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum Alley for art experiences, music, dance, games, and more. Artie will be joined by several local family resource organizations who will provide free […]
Journey On! A Symphonic Experience Featuring the Music of Journey
Journey On! A Symphonic Experience Featuring the Music of Journey
Featuring Storm Wade and the FestivalOrchestra. Presented by Forrest General in partnership with City of Hattiesburg, Cadence Bank, and Southern Beverage. A cast of incredible singers joins the FestivalOrchestra in this Symphonic Rock Concert to commemorate Journey’s more than 50 years of music. A meteoric force in the stadium rock scene, Journey insured their legacy […]
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FestivalSouth Best of the Pine Belt 2024 Voting
Vote for your favorite people, places, and things in the 13th annual Best of the Pine Belt Competition presented by Signature Magazine. Vote Now