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Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg invites guests to “put all their chips on the table” and take advantage of its December promotions and Vicksburg casino entertainment.

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg announces the appearance of renowned recording artist Jewel performing at the Bottleneck Blues Bar on Saturday, November 7.

Rockabilly Pioneer Helps Oxford Musicians

Crossover Publications is pleased to announce the release of "The Fragrance of Paradise", a new book by Stephen Hoy on the Crossover imprint. The book release party and book signing will be held Warner Robins, GA on Friday, October 9th from 6-8 p.m.

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) is honored to receive a proclamation from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi declaring October as Southern Cultural Heritage Month.

Escape to Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg for games, world-class dining and entertainment year round.

Enjoy free live entertainment and music by broadBAND and Lovin’ Spoonful at Isle Casino Hotel Biloxi in October every weekend.

The SCHF is delighted to present “FISH TALE”, the Story of Peter. John Maxwell performs this one-man show as we look at the life of Jesus through the eyes of an illiterate blue-collar worker whose name is Peter.

The SCHF will present the classic “OH, MR. FAULKNER, DO YOU WRITE?” as a dinner theater performance on October 1, 2009. The play is John Maxwell’s one-man show based on the life of Mississippi’s own, William Faulkner.

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is pleased to welcome the talented John Maxwell as he presents his own Creative Writing Workshop. He will guide students through the writer’s journey in creating monologues of their own.

Enjoy the live performances by Four Unplugged on August 2, Bag of Donuts on August 16, and Georgia Satellites on August 30 at Isle of Capri Casino Biloxi.

The 41st Army Band of the Mississippi National Guard to entertain the lunch crowd during a three-day concert series at The Bottling Company

The City of Tupelo Department of Parks and Recreation will host an All America Beach Party in Ballard Park on Saturday, July 4 in Tupelo, Miss., featuring food, entertainment and fun activities for the whole family.

The Bottling Company in downtown Hattiesburg recently expanded its services to offer new catering services that include melt-in-your-mouth food and top-notch service.

Guests visiting www.scenictrace.com, the marketing website for the Natchez Trace Compact, currently have the opportunity to register and win a Natchez Trace adventure.

The partners and staff of MMI Hotel Group will celebrate the completion of eco-friendly renovations to the Cabot Lodge Jackson North property with a grand re-opening June 23, and a month-long Summer Arts Series showcasing work from Mississippi artist

The SCHF proudly presents A Chocolate Affair on Thursday, May 7th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. This elegant evening will include a plethora of chocolate desserts, drinks and entertainment by Jim Robinson and Maria Adona.

Vicksburg will celebrate Mardi Gras in style at the 7th annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 8:00pm in the Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Colonels.

The pending release of Forever Richard, the second werewolf and vampire novel by novelist Sue Dent has caused much excitement--and threatens a first printrun sellout-- from a surprising source: Christian readers.

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation and the St. Joseph Orchestra proudly presents Rhapsody on the River with very special guest and ultimate entertainer, Vladimir Zaitsev, on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00pm.

New e-magazine makes its national debut offering all the latest HBCU news and information.

Legacy RV Resorts is proud to announce that their Mississippi RV Park, Yogi on the Lake, has been chosen to be one of the 6 outstanding businesses in the 3 regions across the state who will receive the 2007 Governor’s Cup Award.

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation of Vicksburg has been awarded an $18,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the $1.2 million in grants the Commission will award in 2008-2009.

Tupelo’s Elvis Festival puts the “cradle of rock ’n roll” on the map as the premier location for Elvis fans and music lovers June 6th-8th in Downtown Tupelo.

Ellis will present a lecture on his book Honky Tonk Angel. There will also be Patsy Cline musical tribute performances throughout the evening . This event will be held at the SCHF Auditorium on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

The New York Times bestselling author will present a lecture on her books, life and art at the SCHF Auditorium on Tuesday, July 15th 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow the program.

This event will consist of an art and cooking demonstration by Robert St. John and Wyatt Waters. The show will be held Saturday, August 2nd at 6:00 p.m. General admission is $25 with special limited V.I.P. and SUPER V.I.P. tickets available.

Western Fiction Author W.R. Benton met with Mississippi Senator Terry Burton on May 22, 2007.