Meridian/Lauderdale County
• Sunday, Nov. 1 — “A Tribute to Michael Jackson” starring Michael Jackson impersonator Michael Firestone from Las Vegas, with live band and dancers, at the Temple Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Temple Box Office: $11 for children 12 and under; $21 general admission; $30 reserved seating.
• Friday, Nov. 6 — “The Sucarnochee Revue” includes Beatles tribute band Rubber Soul, Temple Theater, 7 p.m. Tickets: $5.
• Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 5-7 and Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 12-14 — “Ezell’s Fish Camp-The Musical,” at Company of Angel’s Theatre, 1111 22nd Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets $25, includes one beverage.
• Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7 — 7th Annual Whistlestop Weekend combines Railfest at the Meridian Railroad Museum, 1805 Front St., with the Soulé Live Steam Festival at the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum one block away, 402 19th Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Visit www.meridian-railroad-museum.org or www.soulelivesteam.com or call (601) 482-8001 for more information.
Choctaw
• Saturday, Nov. 14 — John Rich at Pearl River Resort. Call 1-866-44PEARL for more information.
Decatur
• Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 2-3 — M*A*S*H, a dinner theater presentation by the East Central Community College Players at Mabry Memorial Cafeteria on the ECCC Decatur campus. Matinee performances Wednesday and Thursday are at 9 a.m. Tickets are $5 and do not include a meal. All other performances are at 7 p.m. with dinner. Tickets: $15. Call (601) 635-2111 or 1-877-462-3222.
MISSISSIPPI
Biloxi
• Friday, Nov. 6 — Jewel at Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.95-$49.95, www.ticketmaster.com.
Robinsonville-Tunica
• Saturday, Nov. 7 — Snoop Dogg at Harrah’s, 9 p.m. Tickets: $31-$41, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Saturday, Nov. 14 — Darius Rucker at Sam’s Town, 8 p.m. Tickets: $40-$50, www.ticketmaster.com.
ROAD TRIPS
ALABAMA
Birmingham
• Sunday, Nov. 1 — Lewis Black at BJCC, 8 p.m. Tickets: $30.50-$53, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Friday, Nov. 13 — Amy Grant at BJCC Concert Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: $24-$72, www.ticketmaster.com.
GEORGIA
Atlanta
• Sunday, Nov. 15 — The Cult at The Tabernacle, 8 p.m. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for more information.
LOUISIANA
New Orleans
• Sunday, Nov. 1 — “Voodoo Experience” at New Orleans City Park. Today’s entertainment includes: Cyril Neville, DJ Soul Sister, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Meat Puppets, Shooter Jennings, Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Flaming Lips, and Widespread Panic. Visit www.thevoodooexperience.com for complete details.
• Thursday, Nov. 5 — Jessie James and Push Play at House of Blues, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $13.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Tuesday, Nov. 10 — Son Volt at House of Blues, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $18.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
TENNESSEE
Memphis
• Sunday, Nov. 1 — R. Kelly at the Orpheum Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $57-$97, www.ticketmaster.com.
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Anyone who uses a computer these days should know at least a little bit about the House and Senate proposals, SOPA and PIPA, which are desperately trying to be passed by the government as you read this. If not, put this paper down right now and go do a little research on how it may affect your internet accessibility, constitutional rights and future technological access as well as who is really behind it all.
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British actor to portray Christian writer C. S. Lewis
Renowned British actor David Payne will present his one man drama, “An Evening with C. S. Lewis” on Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 a.m. in the sanctuary of Highland Baptist Church in Meridian. Tickets are $5 for adults. Students are free. All seats are reserved. - More Meridian 360 Headlines
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