LOCAL
Meridian/Lauderdale County
• Thursday, Sept. 18 — Bits 'N Pieces Theatre presents "Puss In Boots" at McCain Theatre on the Meridian Community College campus, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 for adults, $5 for children.
• Friday-Saturday, Sept. 19-20 — Fifth Annual Mississippi Gourd Festival presented by Gourd Gracious Farms in Collinsville, 11132 Byrd Doerner Road. Visit gourdgracious.homestead.com for more information.
• Saturday, Sept. 20 — Dark Sundays and The Winter Sounds at Meridian Underground Music Exchange, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Saturday, Sept. 27 — The Meridian Symphony Orchestra presents Classical America at the MSU Riley Center, 8 p.m. Tickets are $30-$35, call the MSU Riley Center Box Office at (601) 696-2200 for more information.
• Monday-Sunday, Sept. 29-Oct. 5 — Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center. Call (601) 934-4866 for more information.
MISSISSIPPI
Biloxi
• Friday, Sept. 19 — B.B. King at Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $54.95, www.beaurivage.com.
• Friday, Sept. 19 — Gretchen Wilson at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $59.99, www.hardrockbiloxi.com.
Robinsonville/Tunica
• Saturday, Sept. 27 — The Allman Brothers Band at Horseshoe Casino, 9 p.m. Tickets: $60, www.ticketmaster.com.
ROAD TRIPS
ALABAMA
Birmingham
• Friday, Sept. 19 — Jim Gaffigan at Alabama Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $37.75, www.ticketmaster.com.
Huntsville
• Sunday, Sept. 21 — B.B. King at Von Braun Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $44-$74, www.ticketmaster.com.
GEORGIA
Atlanta
• Thursday, Sept. 18 — Brad Paisley at Lakewood Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25-$54.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Friday, Sept. 19 — Louis C.K. at The Tabernacle, 8 p.m. Tickets: $32.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Saturday, Sept. 20 — David Byrne at Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $28.50-$48.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Saturday, Sept. 20 — Jim Gaffigan at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $40.75, www.ticketmaster.com.
LOUISIANA
New Orleans
• Friday, Sept. 26 — Cross Canadian Ragweed and Rick Brantley at House of Blues, 8 p.m. Tickets: $14, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Monday, Sept. 29 — Maroon 5 at House of Blues, 7 p.m. Tickets: $60, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Wednesday, Oct. 1 — The Black Keys and Jessica Lea Mayfield at House of Blues, 8 p.m. Tickets: $22.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
TENNESSEE
Memphis
• Friday-Sunday, Sept. 19-28 — Mid-South Fair at the Mid-South Fairgrounds. Entertainment includes: Boyz II Men; Rick Springfield; B.J. Thomas; Billy Joe Royal; Atlanta Rhythm Section; Lee Greenwood; Pat Green and more. Visit www.midsouthfair.com
Nashville
• Monday, Sept. 22 — David Byrne at Ryman Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$49.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
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Meridian Mardi Gras rolls into downtown Saturday
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'Fox on the Fairway' cast announced
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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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