Events abound in downtown
Published 10:42 am Friday, December 6, 2024
- Charlie Ballou and Caroline Garrett lighten their load at their vehicle before heading out to do more shopping Thursday during Downtown Meridian’s Sip & Shop. Photo by Thomas Howard
Downtown Meridian bustled with activity Thursday evening as multiple events drew visitors from both the local area and throughout the state.
Chef Robert St. John, left, and MSU-Meridian Marketing and Communications Coordinator Marianne Todd stand for a photo prior to dinner Thursday at The MAX’s “Celebrating Eudora and Other Friends” event. Photo by Thomas Howard
A Sip & Shop event organized by Downtown Meridian, also called Meridian Main Street, drew residents with the promise of holiday deals and a unique shopping experience. Shoppers who participated received 20% off their purchases at participating businesses, as well as an opportunity to sample different wines at each location.
McCall Waller, from left, Matt Schanrock and Jamie Thompson stand for a photo outside Over The Moon children’s boutique in downtown Meridian Thursday as Downtown Meridian’s Sip & Shop event got underway. Photo by Thomas Howard
Also on Thursday, The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience hosted its much anticipated event, “Celebrating Eudora and Other Friends,” featuring a screening of a documentary about Eudora Welty produced by Anthony Thaxton, a panel discussion, dinner by Mississippi chef Robert St. John and book signing.
