Life in the Delta Magazine

26/07/2024

26/07/2024

Happening this weekend:
July 25-28
Greenville: Disney's Finding Nemo JR at Delta Center Stage, For more information, (601) 807-7568 or [email protected]. 323 South Main Street.

July 26
Tunica: Three Dog Night at Gold Strike Casino. The concert runs from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. For more information, (888) 747-7711 Gold Strike Casino Resort, Tunica Resorts.

July 26-28
Jackson: The Mississippi Outdoor Expo, Trade Mart. Parking is free; admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Free for children 5 and under. mississippioutdoorexpo.com.

July 27
Greenville: Weekly racing series event includes Lee's Body Shop Street Stock, River City Factory Stocks, Industrial Services Young Guns, 604 Crate Late Models and The V***r Shak Hot Shots. More information, (662) 820-0654. Greenvillespeedway.net.

Greenville: Best of the Blues featuring Ronnie Bell and Willie Clayton one-night-only performance at the Harlow’s Casino Hotel Event Center. Show 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $34.

July 27
Greenville: First Annual Grilling on the Levee – sponsored by the Greenville Fire Department. $25 per category including chicken, beef, pork and dessert. Schelben Park, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Live DJ and entertainment with a Kids Zone available. Vendors are welcome for $75 fee. Portion of the proceeds will go to Boys and Girls Club of Washington County.

19/07/2024

Happening tomorrow:
July 20: Greenville: Greenville Speedway – Weekly Racing Series – Classes include Lee's Body Shop Street Stock, River City Factory Stocks, Industrial Services Young Guns, 604 Crate Late Models and The V***r Shak Hot Shots. More information, (662) 820-0654. Greenvillespeedway.net

18/07/2024

16/07/2024

Please take care of your pet on hot asphalt!

12/07/2024

Happening this weekend:
July 11-13
Corinth: 37th Annual Slugburger Festival – Enjoy a variety of slugburgers or other food from vendors throughout the event. To learn more, visit corinth.net/events.

July 13
Cleveland: Delta Arts Alliance – Color Harmony Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join Ginger Williams Cook. Lessons explore how to block in mass through brushwork, composition and observing color temperature. Visual inspiration will stem from examining the palettes within Tonalist paintings that achieve a cosmic and atmospheric blend of hues. $185. All skill levels welcome. 104 South Court Street. DeltaArtsAlliance.org

Greenville: Greenville Speedway – Hurricane ASCS Sprint Cars. Classes include 360 Winged Sprint Cars and Hurricane Area Super Sprints. More information, (662) 820-0654. Greenvillespeedway.net

Greenville: Delta Soule Picnic Festival – Warfield Point Park from 2:00 to 11:00 p.m. H-town, NEXT, West Love, O.B. Buchana, Krishunda Echols, Mississippi Hummingboy, Coldrank and The Project Band. DJ Hotsauce starting the party and keeping it going. Bring your coolers, tents and lawn chairs. NO GRILLS! eventbrite.com/e/delta-soule-picnic-festival-2024-tickets-903851212307.

01/07/2024

Happening this week:
July 2
Indianola: Fireworks Show – Fletcher Park – food trucks from 5:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. with the Big Show at 8:45 p.m. Bouncy houses and other activities will be provided.

July 4
Greenville: Fireworks display, downtown on the levee, 9 pm.

Gulfport: the 76th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo will be held July 4–7. A carnival for kids is part of the fun. For more information, [mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com](http://mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com).

July 5
Olive Branch: Light the Way Music Festival – Come and experience an unforgettable movement from God in Olive Branch for Light the Way's annual music festival. Live performances from your favorite Christian artists; enjoy food from local food vendors. 8267 Goodman Road. For more information, go to [lightthewayministry.com](http://lightthewayministry.com).

28/06/2024

Happening this weekend:
June 27 – 30
Natchez: SpongeBob the Musical Youth Edition, \presented by the Natchez Little Theatre located at 319 Linton Avenue. Call (601) 442-2233 for more information or [email protected]. Tickets: $30 General Admission; $20 Students, Military and Seniors 65+. Tickets at thenatchezlittletheatre.com.

June 27
Greenwood: "Stars and Stripes Celebration" Concert at the arboretum area between the two downtown bridges on the Yazoo River, featuring live entertainment, a veterans’ tribute, games, inflatables and a splash pad for kids, a boat parade on the Yazoo River, and a giant fireworks show at dark from Veterans Bridge.

12/06/2024

June 13 – 17
Cleveland: Vietnam Traveling Wall Exhibit on display at the Bolivar County Multi-Plex Building located at 601 First Street. The event is free to the public. The opening ceremony starts at 10 a.m. on June 13th. Come see the traveling exhibition with 58,272 names of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The event is open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Concessions will be available.

10/06/2024

June's issue of "Kitchen Talk" is all about Key Lime Pie and several versions of different recipes based on this delicious dessert. Enjoy!

07/06/2024

HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND:
June 7
Cleveland: The Bologna Performing Arts Center Hosts Delta Council’s 89th Annual Meeting. Special guest is Governor Tate Reeves. Begins at 9:00 a.m. Delta Council invites and encourages members and guests to attend and participate in this 89-year-old Delta “red-letter” day. For more information, call (662) 686-3350.

June 7-8
Olive Branch: Mississippi Moon Festival, a two-day music and camping experience held on the 100-acre Aisling Farm. Includes performers of Progressive and Traditional Bluegrass, Hill Country Blues, Popular Americana and Old-Time music. Festival patrons will enjoy music, camping, food, and agri-arts in a peaceful, rural setting. Located 15 minutes outside of Memphis, Tennessee. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for more information. [mississippimoonfestival.com/home](http://mississippimoonfestival.com/home)

June 8
Glen Allan: 5th Annual Straight Off The Lake Music Festival held in Glen Allan at Paul Love Jr. Park. Event includes musical entertainment, games and a 5K Lupus Walk/Run. BBQ contest, poster contest and other events. Contact Darren Hughes at (662) 907-5844 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for more information.

Greenville: Greenville Speedway MSCCS Super Late Models CLASSES race including Lee's Body Shop Street Stock, River City Factory Stocks, Industrial Services Young Guns, 604 Crate Late Models, The V***r Shak Hot Shots, Super Late Models and MSCCS. Contact the Speedway at (662) 820-0654 for more information. Located at 1040 South Raceway Road in Greenville.