Browsing: Entertainment

Step into a unique slice of American history, nestled in the heart of Northeast Mississippi: the state’s oldest and only operational drive-in theatre. With a population of around 3,000, Iuka proudly hosts a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience, drawing in movie enthusiasts who yearn for a distinctive way to savor their favorite films.

PRCC’s Dobie Holden Football Stadium will soon resonate with the dynamic sounds of Chapel Hart as sisters Danica and Devynn Hart, along with their cousin Trea Swindle return to their hometown. The free community concert will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 22.  

Nashville, TN – Since before he was born, Zachariah Smith has been a miracle. The heartbeat that was later found during his mother’s pregnancy was the first sign that God has a plan for him. Everything can change in a moment.

Smith has always captured the hearts of everybody he comes into contact with, whether it is on stage or during his direct service to his community. 

As FestivalSouth opens its 15th season with the Broadway hit “Jersey Boys” through Saturday, June 1, the celebration follows with a special free FestivalMusic and Artie Events for Families collaboration, “The Not So Silent Movie,” featuring Dr. Douglas Rust at the organ, accompanying a double feature of Charlie Chaplain films, “Easy Street” and “The Adventurer.”

Grab your blue suede shoes and head to Tupelo for the 26th annual Elvis Festival! Festivities begin the night of Wednesday, June 6, and run through Sunday afternoon, June 9.

Magic 93.7 celebrates 30 years on the air this year, as does local radio legend Walter “Walt” Brown. 

Over 15,000 people from 21 states across the country attended the Flowood Family Festival. The Festival is known as the official kick-off of Summer for the City of Flowood and features a free concert, food, and fun in a family friendly environment. 

On Friday, May 17, Mississippi-based singer-songwriter Zachariah Smith released his latest heartfelt single “Rainy Days,” a beautiful blend of soulful vocals and touching lyrics. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, this track promises to resonate with country music fans and audiences worldwide. 

Summers in Mississippi are extra southern sometimes, aren’t they?  Now that it’s nearly summertime, the Mississippi heat is definitely here to stay…until at least October.

Luckily, there are plenty of places to cool off in the Magnolia State. Mississippi offers a variety of beautiful beaches, lakes, watering holes, and there are also several waterparks.

It’s that time of year again – time for the Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise.

What are the best baseball movies of all time? Baseball flicks, or good ones, anyway, have traditionally outdone films made about other sports as a whole. (In numbers, too: according to Wikipedia, there have actually been 180 movies made about baseball.) I think perhaps that baseball lends itself to theatre more so due to the nuances of the game and the often poetic stories it creates.

Mississippi native Auburn McCormick is one of the most captivating independent country artists on the music scene today. Her honest lyrics and clever melodies have created a tremendous following from local audiences. 

A lifelong passion for musical theater and a flair for teaching has been the motivation for Brenda Shows to operate StageStruck Performance Studio, a children’s theater program in Lamar County, for nearly 20 years.

Over 4,800 people attended the successful grand opening of The Sound Amphitheater on Friday, April 12. The $8 million state-of-the-art venue, a cornerstone of the Town Commons Project, significantly impacts both the City of Gautier and the broader Coastal region both economically and culturally.

The city of Oxford will soon be flooded with an abundance of beautiful artwork, creativity, and lots of great music along with a barrage of crowds at the city’s premier event of the year—the Double Decker Festival. This spring, on April 26-27, marks the 27th edition of this annual fest.

This weekend, the City of Amory is set to host its first Railroad Festival following the aftermath of the devastating tornado that swept through the South in March 2023. After an afternoon full of local talent and a karaoke competition, Amory’s own, and American Idol 2023 Top 5 Finalist, Zachariah Smith, takes the spotlight on the main stage on the 2nd night of the Railroad Festival, scheduled for this Saturday, April 13, 2024. Smith’s primetime performance promises to be a highlight of the event.