LOCAL
Meridian/Lauderdale County
• Today-Sunday, Oct. 2-Oct. 5 — Queen City Fair at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center.
• Thursday-Wednesday, Oct. 2-8 — The Meridian Little Theatre presents “Annie” at the playhouse on Highway 39. Call the box office for tickets or more information at 601-482-6371.
• Friday, Oct. 3 — War at the MSU Riley Center, 8 p.m. Tickets: $33-39, www.msurileycenter.com.
• Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4 — Albert Morton and The Dominoes at the Echo Lounge on C Street. $5 cover.
• Friday, Oct. 17 — Halloween Ho Down, at The Venue, Highway 39 North, 9 p.m. It’s a Halloween party and costume contest with $50 for first place, $25 second place and $10 third place.
MISSISSIPPI
Biloxi
• Friday, Oct. 3 — Anthony Cools at Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $19.95, www.beaurivage.com.
• Friday, Oct. 3 — Willie Nelson at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $89.99, www.hardrockbiloxi.com.
• Monday, Oct. 6 — Paul Overstreet at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20, www.hardrockbiloxi.com.
• Sunday, Oct. 12 — The Cheetah Girls at Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 4 p.m. Tickets: $33-$43, www.ticketmaster.com.
Jackson
• Today-Sunday, Oct. 2-12 — Mississippi State Fair. Entertainment includes: Today, Charlie Daniels Band; Oct. 3, Puddle of Mudd; Oct. 8, Keith Sweat; Oct. 9, Rodney Atkins and Sweetwater Jade; Oct. 10, Lifehouse. For more information visit www.mdac.state.ms.us.
Robinsonville/Tunica
• Saturday, Oct. 4 — Montgomery Gentry at Horseshoe Casino, 9 p.m. Tickets: $65, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Saturday, Oct. 11 — Lisa Lampanelli at Sams Town Casino, 8 p.m. Tickets: $38.25, www.ticketmaster.com.
ROAD TRIPS
ALABAMA
Mobile
• Friday-Sunday, Oct. 3-5 — Mobile Bayfest at the Bayfest Music Festival Grounds. Entertainment includes: Darius Rucker, Candlebox on Friday; Delbert McClinton, Kid Rock, Puddle of Mudd, and The O-Jays on Saturday; Better Than Ezra and Rodney Atkins on Sunday. Visit www.bayfest.com for tickets and more information.
Orange Beach
• Wednesday, Oct. 8 — Phil Lesh & Friends and The Allman Brothers Band at the Amphitheater At The Wharf, 6 p.m. Tickets: $22-$44, www.ticketmaster.com.
ARKANSAS
Little Rock
• Sunday, Oct. 5 — Gordon Lightfoot at Robinson Center Music Hall, 7 p.m. Tickets: $42-$52, www.ticketmaster.com.
GEORGIA
Atlanta
• Thursday, Oct. 2 — Lewis Black at the Fox Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $33.50-$75, www.foxtheatre.org.
• Saturday, Oct. 4 — Steve Forbert at the Red Light Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 advance, $22.50 day of show, www.redlightcafe.com.
• Sunday, Oct. 5 — Joan Osborne at Variety Playhouse, 7:30 p.m., Tickets: $25, www.variety-playhouse.com.
LOUISIANA
New Orleans
• Wednesday, Oct. 1 — The Black Keys and Jessica Lea Mayfield at House of Blues, 8 p.m. Tickets: $22.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Saturday, Oct. 11 — Buddy Guy at House of Blues with special guest Dan Aykroyd and more, 8 p.m. Ticket: $40, www.ticketmaster.com.
TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
• Sunday-Monday, Oct 3-4 — The 3 Sisters Festival Bluegrass on the River, on the Riverfront at Ross’ Landing, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, Noon-11 p.m. Monday. Admission is free. Visit downtownchattanooga.org for more information.
Memphis
• Saturday, Oct. 11 — Alan Jackson, James Otto and Trace Adkins at the FedExForum, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$65, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Tuesday, Oct. 14 — The Cheetah Girls at the FedExForum, 7 p.m. Tickets: $33-$43, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Wednesday, Oct. 15 — Widespread Panic at the Mud Island Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37.50, www.ticketmaster.com.
Nashville
• Friday, Oct. 3 — ZZ Top at the Ryman Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$100, www.ticketmaster.com.
• Friday, Oct. 3 — Joan Osborne at The Belcourt Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25, www.ticketmaster.com.
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