Classics in the Courtyard continues in 2009

Sept. 14, 2009 - PRLog -- The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) proudly welcomes back “Classics in the Courtyard”.  This event will offer a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music.  Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music and lunch on Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm beginning October 9th and concluding October 30th.   Musical entertainment, sponsored by a grant from Entergy Mississippi, will be provided for free and lunch can be purchased for $9 per person.  Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5pm on the Thursday before the event.

These diverse musical styles are a special treat for the Vicksburg Community and we hope many will embrace and enjoy the local music and local flavor Vicksburg has to offer.  In 2008, this event became a phenomenal success with 850 attendees over the entire series.  There is no better beginning to the fall season than “Classics in the Courtyard”.  
The schedule of entertainment and lunch providers are listed below:  

Friday, October 9th – Celtic and Folk Music
Performed by Reed Bishop, Nicolas and Julia Blake
Lunch provided by: Wayne's Bistro Subs and Suds

Friday, October 16th - Classic Country and Pop Favorites
Performed by: Jim Robinson and Maria Adona
Lunch provided by: Martin's at Midtown

Friday, October 23rd – Classics Pop and Originals
Performed by: Lee H. Abraham and the Boone Brothers
Lunch provided by: Goldie's Express

Friday, October 30 - Blues, Rock, Pop and Originals
Performed by: Patrick Smith
Lunch provided by: Palmertree Catering

The Fairfield Inn, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Super 8, Motel 6 and Days Inn & Suites graciously sponsored the new “Classics” t-shirts that will be provided for $10 at each luncheon.  Pre-orders for shirts can be made by calling the SCHF business office at 601.631.2997.  Shirts will also be available at Paper Plus within the next few weeks.  These shirts will be limited, so don’t miss your chance to own the first “Classics in the Courtyard” t-shirt!  

For more information or to make reservations for lunch, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

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The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization, maintains the Southern Cultural Heritage Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Center is a Mississippi Landmark property and is list on the National Register of Historic Places. It is formerly the St. Francis Xavier Convent and Academy and is one of the most architecturally and historically significant city blocks in downtown. The Foundation is committed to preserving the history and architecture of the Cultural Center, while offering cultural, artistic and educational programs for the community.