Weekend Events|[06/13/08]
Published 12:00 am Friday, June 13, 2008
A blues weekend, farmers’ market opening and extended downtown merchant hours highlight a busy weekend in Vicksburg. Here’s a rundown of the events and performers:
Today
“Blues in the Attic” exhibit – The Attic Gallery;10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“Backyards and Beyond” exhibit – H.C. Porter Gallery; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ellis Nassour’s “Honky Tonk Angel” tribute to Patsy Cline – Southern Cultural Heritage Center; 7 p.m.
Ronnie Owens – Borrello’s; 6 to 10 p.m.
Osgood & Blaque – Highway 61 Coffeehouse; 6 to 10 p.m.
R&B, Old School D.J. – Blue Room II; 8 p.m. to midnight.
Robert “The Duke” Tillman – LD’s; 9 p.m.
Blues Dudes – The Loft; 10 p.m.
Graham Tucker – The Ware House Lounge; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Various downtown shops open until 8 p.m.
Saturday
Vicksburg Farmers’ Market Grand Opening – Levee Street Depot; 8 to 11 a.m.
Blues jam and picnic featuring Ben Shaw – Art Park at Catfish Row; 12 to 4 p.m.
“Blues in the Attic” exhibit – The Attic Gallery; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“Backyards and Beyond” exhibit – H.C. Porter Gallery; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“Tribute to B.B. King” exhibit – Jacqueline House Museum; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ellis Nassour signs Patsy Cline – Lorelei Books; 12 to 2 p.m.
Ralph Miller – Borello’s; 6 to 10 p.m.
R&B, Old School D.J. – Blue Room II; 8 p.m. to midnight.
The Loft – Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcom; 10 p.m.
The Ware House Sports Bar & Grill – King Edward; 9 p.m.
Various downtown shops open until 8 p.m.
Sunday
Smooth Jazz – LD’s; 8 p.m.
R&B, Old School D.J. – Blue Room II; 8 p.m. to midnight.
Ben Payton blues brunch – Borello’s.