Upcoming Events

This class is designed to "learn" or "remember" as you go, proceedingaccording to your own speed. This is not just your mom's or grandmom's crocheting! The crochet world has exploded with gorgeous yarns, stitches and so many beautiful things. We've left hokey WAY behin...d! So if you've never crocheted before and want to learn, or it's been awhile since you crocheted and would like to brush up on your crocheting - this is the class for you. Lessons are $50.00 for 3, two-hour lessons, which includes the Beginner Kit: crochet hook, ball of yarn and "How To Crochet" booklet. If you provide your own hook and yarn, the class fee is $45.00. Classes are staggering times beginning Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. or Thursdays from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. This is an ongoing class, so you can start at any time and proceed at your own pace!   ,Phone: 985-273-9090. ... more

Location: Natchez Convention Center. ... more

Come belt out your favorite tunes on the best sound system in town with your choice of over 30,000 songs! Location: Doc Biglove's. ,Phone: 601-445-5300. ... more

Location: Natchez Convention Center. ... more

Come to Natchez Under-the-Hill in the morning to welcome our visitors from the American Queen steamboat or stop by in the afternoon to listen to the sweet sounds of the calliope fill the air and send off our river guests with a fond farewell.       Location: Natchez Under-the-Hill. ... more

1,400 attendees   Location: Natchez Convention Center. ... more

Join fellow Natchezians every Friday for coffee and camaraderie, as people from around the community come together to learn more about the people, places and things that make Natchez what you love about the South! Each week will feature a new "hot topic" in the community. Friday Forums are sponsored by the Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Alcorn State University.   Location: Natchez Coffee Company. ,Phone: 601-445-4611. ... more

Enjoy live music all weekend long with Will Wesley at Bowie's Tavern. Location: Bowie's Tavern. ,Phone: 601-445-6627. ... more

Enjoy live music aboard the Isle of Capri Casino every weekend. Returning for this weekend's entertainment will be Under the Gun.   Location: Isle of Capri Casino. ,Phone: 800-722-5825. ... more

    Location: Natchez Convention Center. ... more

Who needs a night out without the kids? Or your kids need a night out to celebrate? Then send your kids to the School's Out Party on Friday, May 18th! Dress you kids in Beach/Luau-themed attire. You can drop your child (ages 7-14) at Everyday Adventure for a night of fun, healthy snacks and exciting games with their friends while you have a quiet dinner downtown. Call to reserve your child's spot, as there are only 25 available.   Location: Everyday Adventure. ,Phone: 386-527-8337/601-392-3079. ... more

In 1851, P.T. Barnum presented the world-renowned diva Jenny Lind in concert right here in Natchez. The audience was absolutely enthralled! Join us as we celebrate that phenomenal night, with Kristin Vogel enacting the part of the famous soprano.   Location: Stanton Hall. ,Phone: 601-446-8280. ... more

For those music-lovers with classic taste, what could be classier than the classical sounds of Mozart and Haydn?  Enjoy a marvelous evening of traditional favorites played by the Natchez Festival of Music Chamber Orchestra.   Location: Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center. ,Phone: 601-446-8280. ... more

Learn gilding and antiquing with waxes. You'll create the beautiful Acanthus Wreath decor item and possess the skills to gild your own pieces at home or repair gilding on antiques, frames, family heirlooms and more. Location: Faux de Lis Decorative Arts. ,Phone: 601-720-2525. ... more

Old-time musicians from all over Mississippi gather for a day of performances, and talented fiddlers young and old compete in the fiddle contest.   Location: Historic Jefferson College. ,Phone: 601-442-2901. ... more

Beautiful Lansdowne Plantation, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been owned by the descendants of the original owner since it was built in 1853. Come and enjoy the elegant sounds of harpist Kimberly Houser, combined with the tastes and aromas of delicious wines chosen especially for this occasion. With such a divine and historic atmosphere, it's sure to make for a perfect, heavenly evening!   Location: Lansdowne Plantation. ,Phone: 601-446-8280. ... more

Natchez National Historical Park will offer a free Melrose Grounds & Garden Tour. Tours will focus on the many camellias and other ornamental shrubs that are currently in bloom, as well as the historic layout of the grounds and gardens and the National Park Service's efforts to preserve their historic character. Tours will last approximately 45 minutes. Please bring water and comfortable walking shoes.   Location: Melrose. ,Phone: 601-445-5347. ... more

Location: Natchez Convention Center. ... more

Meet at Melrose for a program entitled “Flags of the Civil War”. The presentation will focus on the history of Civil War flags, including the national and state flags of the Confederacy and the Union. Location: Melrose. ,Phone: 601-445-5347. ... more

The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend Board of Aldermen meetings and, upon request, are allowed to address the Board of Aldermen, Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and general public about matters in which they would like to inform, ask questions, make comments, and/or appeal previous decisions of any City board or commission, including Natchez Metro Planning Commission, Historical Preservation Committee, Site Plan Committee, Department of Planning & Zoning, Inspection Department, City Engineer, Public Works, Traffic Department and any other city board/commissions/committees/departments.   Location: City Council Chambers. ,Phone: 601-445-7500. ... more

Think you have the skills and endurance for four rounds of brain busting trivia? Compete for prizes and bragging rights every Tuesday at Bowie's Trivia Night. Location: Bowie's Tavern. ,Phone: 601-445-6627. ... more

Location: Natchez Convention Center. ... more

Let out your inner rockstar every Wednesday night with Bowie's karaoke!   Location: Bowie's Tavern. ,Phone: 601-445-6627. ... more

Don Jose Vidal, Spanish Commandant of the New Post of Concord, will tell old Natchez stories during a cooking lesson and dinner featuring fusion cuisine from Spain and Panama. Enjoy a lesson, 3-course meal and complimentary wine while being entertained by Rusty Jenkins, a Natchez character actor, who will play the role of Don Jose Vidal. Don Jose Vidal served as Spanish Consul in Natchez for the Spanish Crown where he filled many offices of trust for the Royal Government of the Louisiana Province. After the Spanish handed over the Natchez District to the Americans in 1798, Vidal continued serving as Spanish Consul at Natchez. Location: Casa España. ,Phone: 601-427-0335. ... more

Come to Natchez Under-the-Hill in the morning to welcome our visitors from the American Queen steamboat or stop by in the afternoon to listen to the sweet sounds of the calliope fill the air and send off our river guests with a fond farewell.   Location: Natchez Under-the-Hill. ... more

Enjoy live music Friday night with Back Roads at Bowie's Tavern. Location: Bowie's Tavern. ,Phone: 601-445-6627. ... more

Enjoy live music aboard the Isle of Capri Casino every weekend. Returning for this weekend's entertainment will be Cowboy Blues Band.   Location: Isle of Capri Casino. ,Phone: 800-722-5825. ... more

With his swinging tunes and grooving melodies, the contribution that Cole Porter made to American music is unmatched by any other composer in our nation's history. Watch as the dynamic duo of Maryann Kyle and James Martin brings his music to life in a night of fun and exciting entertainment for all!   Location: The Towers. ,Phone: 601-446-8280. ... more

Location: Natchez Convention Center. ... more

Mozart tells the tale of Don Juan in his comic opera with a twist. You'll quickly get wrapped up in this story of seduction, love, revenge and justice. Everyone will enjoy the funny and endearing characters as the plot unfolds and reveals their individual fates. Location: Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center. ,Phone: 601-446-8280. ... more

The Final Festival Gala following Don Giovanni will be held at the elegant and charming antebellum mansion Linden, which has been featured in Southern Living, Colonial Homes, Reader's Digest, Ghosts of the South and other major tourism magazines. Climaxing the Festival's 2012 season of performances with beautiful flowers, tables laden with food and a cash bar, this party provides a special time when visitors and town members socialize with the Festival's artists and celebrate the excitement of the season's musical events.   Location: Linden. ,Phone: 601-446-8280. ... more

Enjoy live music Saturday night with Last Band Standing at Bowie's Tavern. Location: Bowie's Tavern. ,Phone: 601-445-6627. ... more

The third annual Soul Survivors Festival we will be celebrating the history of blues and the contributions of African American musicians to the legacy of Ferriday, Louisiana. Come for the music, meet the artists who pioneered the blues in this part of the delta, and inspired others. Daytime musical performances by Sylvia Johns'-Richie & Crew, Nathan Shell, Hezekiah Early, Lil' Poochie, Elmo Williams, Jimmy Anderson, The YZ Ealey Band and The Angola State Prison Band. In the evening, Easy Eddie & the Party Rockers will kick off the street dance and let the good times roll on into the night. There will be plenty of entertainment for the kids with train rides, jumpers, chalk art and more. Don't forget your lawn chairs! Location: Jerry Lee Lewis' Rockabilly Plaza. ,Phone: 601-431-6149. ... more

Learn the art of lacemaking by tatting with a shuttle! Some consider this an almost lost art - but it is making a comeback! It is so beautiful - and easy. It takes practice, patience, guidance and again, practice. Join me as I start up monthly workshops for tatting - and once a month reviews. Workshops will be given on the 4th Saturday of the month and with classes occurring at 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Supplies include two balls of thread and a shuttle, which will be provided as part of the class fee. The fee is $40.00 for the workshop, including initial supplies, and a two-hour follow-up session the following Friday (June 1) or Wednesday (May 30). Email lambert_carrie@yahoo.com for more info or to sign up - seating is very limited! ,Phone: 985-273-9090. ... more

A ranger from the Natchez National Historical Park will lead a downtown walking tour focused on the great Natchez tornado of 1840. The tour will begin at the William Johnson House, 210 State Street, and is free of charge, so bring some water and appropriate walking shoes and enjoy your 45 minute tour. Location: The William Johnson House. ,Phone: 601-446-5345. ... more

Meet at Melrose for a program entitled “Flags of the Civil War”. The presentation will focus on the history of Civil War flags, including the national and state flags of the Confederacy and the Union. Location: Melrose. ,Phone: 601-445-5347. ... more

A ranger from the Natchez National Historical Park will lead a downtown walking tour focused on the Civil War in Natchez. The tour will begin at the William Johnson House, 210 State Street, and is free of charge, so bring some water and appropriate walking shoes and enjoy your 45 minute tour. Location: The William Johnson House. ,Phone: 601-446-5345. ... more

The Band of the US Air Force Reserve Brass Quintet will perform a Memorial Day Tour in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Their stops include the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the Battleship USS Alabama Museum, the Vicksburg National Military Park and Cemetery, the gazebo on the Natchez Bluff and many more. These highly trained musicians are all active duty personnel in the Air Force. Offering a wide range of music, the quintet's performances include jazz, pop, traditional brass quintet repertoire and patriotic selections. For a sample of the music the quintet will be playing, click the visit website link above. This event is free and open to the public. Be sure to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy this unique event.   Location: The Gazebo on the Natchez Bluff. ,Phone: 601-446-6345. ... more

Come to Natchez Under-the-Hill in the morning to welcome our visitors from the American Queen steamboat or stop by in the afternoon to listen to the sweet sounds of the calliope fill the air and send off our river guests with a fond farewell.   Location: Natchez Under-the-Hill. ... more

This celebration of poetry is open to the public and free of charge. The first Sunday of each month, poets and poetry-lovers gather at Arts Natchez to hear readings by regional poets and connect with the local literary community. You don't have to be a poet to attend-- everyone is welcome! March will feature readings by local poets who live right here in Natchez. Following the scheduled reading, there will be an open-mic, so get there early to sign up! Location: Arts Natchez Gallery. ,Phone: 601-442-0043. ... more

500 attendees   Location: Natchez Convention Center. ... more

Children ages 7-9 learn about Pioneer life in the early 1800s. The day camp features hands-on activities such as quilting, soap-making, animal life, and frontier camp. Cost is $25.00, pre-registration is required. Location: Historic Jefferson College. ,Phone: 601-442-2901. ... more

Children ages 7-9 learn about pioneer life in the early 1800s. The day camp features hands-on activities such as quilting, soap-making, animal life and frontier camp. Cost is $25.00, pre-registration is required. Location: Historic Jefferson College. ,Phone: 601-442-2901. ... more

Come to Natchez Under-the-Hill in the morning to welcome our visitors from the American Queen steamboat or stop by in the afternoon to listen to the sweet sounds of the calliope fill the air and send off our river guests with a fond farewell.   Location: Natchez Under-the-Hill. ... more

Sheridan premiered The Rivals in London in 1775, the same year the American Revolutionary War began, but romance-addled teenagers and domineering parents are as familiar today as they ever were. The playwright takes no pains to shade his characters with nuanced realism; instead, he exaggerates at every turn. The aunt, Mrs. Malaprop, for example, mangles not only logic but the English language. If there's anything more ridiculous than young people in love, it's parents and guardians who try to interfere with them. But Richard Brinsley Sheridan does not choose sides; he makes merciless fun of them all inThe Rivals. If Sheridan's portrayal is at all representative of the time, with young people so self-defeating in their pursuit of romance and adults so clumsy in their arranging of marriages, it's a wonder the human race didn't die out in the 18thcentury. But somehow the animal instinct for coupling manages to survive all the customs invented to help it along, and true love triumphs in the end. In The Rivals, the aristocrats may be helpless fools, but the servants are as savvy as they are knowledgeable. This farce's complicated plot is not hard to follow because each character is so vividly realized. Location: Natchez Little Theatre. ,Phone: 601-442-2233. ... more

Experience traditional country music at its best! Set in a family atmosphere, the band SureFire features an array of the best country music this side of Nashville. Featuring old and new songs with some rock & roll thrown in. There are also door prizes and raffles.   Directions: Follow Morgantown Road approximately two miles from Hwy. 84 to the Shrine Hall on the right. Look for the flashing light. Location: Shrine Hall. ... more

On Saturday, June 9th, the Rolland Golden Gallery  will feature “French Travels-Encore,” featuring paintings and drawings by Golden of sites from around France during his various journeys throughout France. To see France through the eyes of the artist is truly "Golden." These pieces can be viewed at www.rollangoldengallery.com. Other works will also be exhibited at the gallery. Wine and cheese will be served. These works will hang through June 8th.   The image is of one of the paintings featured at Rolland Golden Gallery this month, entitled "Market at St. Clar" (watercolor - 32.5"x39.5"). Location: Rolland Golden Gallery. ,Phone: 601-304-5500. ... more

Experience the charm of downtown Natchez during our Second Saturday festivities with shopping, music, art events and refreshments. Shops and galleries extend their hours so visitors and locals can immerse themselves in true Southern hospitality and culture. Come discover why Natchez is what you love about the South!  Location: Downtown Natchez. ,Phone: 601-442-2929. ... more

Junior Ranger Camp is open to kids ages 8-12. The camp will be held Monday, June 11th through Friday, June 15th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. daily. Programs, activities, crafts, and games will focus on the natural and cultural history of the Natchez area, as well as encourage kids to get outdoors. Pre-registration is required. Beginning May 20th, stop by the Melrose Visitor Center, located on the grounds of Melrose, to pick up the necessary forms. Parents must pick up and return the forms in person to the Melrose Visitor Center once completed. Space is limited to 25 participants and will be on a first come first serve basis. Please call Melissa Tynes at 601-446-5790 for more information.   Location: Melrose. ,Phone: 601-446-5790. ... more

Outdoor Adventure Camp includes transportation from the Everyday Adventure shop to all day time activities, all equipment (kayaks, compasses, life jackets, paddles, etc,), lunch and drinks. Week-long day camps include paddling, hiking, wildlife and nature identification, and environmental education, ending with a mini-adventure race. Just think Survivor type challenges meets The Amazing Race. Along the way, your kids are engaging in hands-on learning adventures that they'll never forget. No experience is necessary for participating in this outdoor adventure! If your kids can't make it out for the two weeks scheduled, there will be half day activities and Kid's Night Out throughout the summer. The camp is available for children 8-15 years old. Please reserve your child’s spot and be sure to visit the website for more information. Location: Everday Adventure. ,Phone: 386-527-8337/601-392-3079. ... more

Come to Natchez Under-the-Hill in the morning to welcome our visitors from the American Queen steamboat or stop by in the afternoon to listen to the sweet sounds of the calliope fill the air and send off our river guests with a fond farewell.   Location: Natchez Under-the-Hill. ... more

The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend Board of Aldermen meetings and, upon request, are allowed to address the Board of Aldermen, Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and general public about matters in which they would like to inform, ask questions, make comments, and/or appeal previous decisions of any City board or commission, including Natchez Metro Planning Commission, Historical Preservation Committee, Site Plan Committee, Department of Planning & Zoning, Inspection Department, City Engineer, Public Works, Traffic Department and any other city board/commissions/committees/departments.   Location: City Council Chambers. ,Phone: 601-445-7500. ... more

Children ages 10-12 learn about Pioneer life in the early 1800s. The day camp features hands-on activities such as quilting, soap-making, animal life, and frontier camp. Cost is $25.00, pre-registration is required. Location: Historic Jefferson College. ,Phone: 601-442-2901. ... more