The B. B. Club building has new ownership
Published 8:25 pm Wednesday, December 19, 2018
- Derek Howard, Clint Walker, Ellen Amborn and Matthew Bell, new owners of the historic B’nai B’rith Literary Association building, pose outside of the B.B. Club Wednesday. (Courtland Wells/The Vicksburg Post)
Ownership of the B’nai B’rith Literary Association building changed hands Tuesday.
Restaurateurs Derek Howard, Matthew Bell and Clint Walker, co-owners of The Anthony, have acquired the historic facility in downtown Vicksburg.
Under the new ownership, The B. B. Club will continue to operate as one of Vicksburg’s most popular event venues, Walker said.
“Our team is very excited to expand our event capabilities beyond our current location and are even more excited to keep this Vicksburg staple locally owned. We look forward to offering our full suite of services for events of all sizes,” Walker said.
Historic building
Built in 1916, the B’nai B’rith Literary Association was a Jewish social club known from Memphis to New Orleans for its lavish affairs.
Most recently, Storycook Favorites has been housed in the facility offering catered events, as well as off site catering.
Event coordinator for The Anthony, Ellen Amborn, said she is excited about The Anthony’s newest venture.
“We’ve received excellent feedback on all of the events we have hosted at The Anthony and are very proud of what our team has been able to provide for Vicksburg,” Amborn said.
To book events at the B. B. Club beginning in January 2019, contact Amborn at 601-636-0008.