Corinth Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

                                                                               P.O. Box 2158

                                                                       Corinth, MS  38835-2158

                                                    Phone: (800) 748-9048, (662) 287-8300 / Fax: (662) 286-0102

                                                                        EMail: tourism@corinth.net

                                                                         Internet: www.corinth.net

                                                               Calendar of Events

                                                                      From: 2/4/2008 To: 12/31/2008

  Pickin' On Courthouse Square                                                                   Historic Downtown Corinth

  Join the festivities every Thursday evening as regional talent celebrates the

  bluegrass heritage of Northeast Mississippi.  Bring your instrument of choice

  and join in for a pickin' and grinnin' good time.  The microphone is open to all

  talent.  Downtown restaurants and retail establishments are open extended

  hours to accommodate your dining and shopping needs.  During the Spring,

  Summer, and Fall, bring your lawn chairs and a picnic and join us on Historic

  Courthouse Square.  During the winter months, settle yourself in a comfy seat

  in the old Coliseum-Civic Center downtown.

    Admission  Free                                                                                        7PM

        Contact:  Ms. Patricia Burcham                                                               10/1/2007 - 9/30/2008

          Phone:  662-287-1388

           Email:

             Web:

      Sponsor:                                                                                                b

  THE FANTASTICKS Auditions                                                                    Corinth Theatre-Arts / Crossroads

                                                                                                                    Playhouse

  Roles: 1-3 women, 5 men

    Admission                                                                                                YBA

        Contact:  Mr. Tommy Ledbetter                                                              2/4/2008 - 2/13/2008

          Phone:  662-287-2995                                                                           Corner of Tate & Fulton Streets

           Email:  corinth.theatre.arts@gmail.c

             Web:  www.corinththeatrearts.com

      Sponsor:  CTA, Sanctuary                                                                       b

  Brown Bag Luncheon                                                                                 Crossroads Museum

  Tentative program--Ron Eveslage will present a slide show on his trip to China.

    Admission  $3.00 museum admission; members free                                  noon-1:00 p.m.

        Contact:  Ed Lucas                                                                               2/13/2008

          Phone:  662-287-3120                                                                           Corinth Depot

           Email:  northeastmiss115@bellsouth

             Web:  www.crossroadsmuseum.com

      Sponsor:  Crossroads Museum                                                               b

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                                                                      From: 2/4/2008 To: 12/31/2008

  WILEY AND THE HAIRY MAN                                                                     Corinth Theatre-Arts / Crossroads

                                                                                                                    Playhouse

  Adapted from an African-American folktale and set in the mysterious, gloomy

  atmosphere of the Tombigbee Swamp, the legend recounts the story of a

  fatherless boy, his mother and the family dog who must match their wits

  against the Hairy Man.  Through rhythm and rhyme, a chorus of swampies

  creates the mystery of the swamp and the magic of survival.

    Admission  $5.00 Students, $10.00 Adults                                                  Fri.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun.2:00 PM

        Contact:  Mr. Tommy Ledbetter                                                              2/22/2008 - 3/1/2008

          Phone:  662-287-2995                                                                           Corner of Tate & Fulton Streets

           Email:  corinth.theatre.arts@gmail.c

             Web:  www.corinththeatrearts.com

      Sponsor:  CTALINK, Physicians Urgent Care                                            b

  "High School Musical"                                                                               Corinth High School

  Enjoy one of today's hottest musicals!

    Admission  $6.00                                                                                      7:00 p.m.

        Contact:  Myra Burns or CHS Office                                                      2/28/2008 - 3/1/2008

          Phone:  662-286-1000                                                                           Harper Road

           Email:

             Web:

      Sponsor:  CHS Drama Department                                                          b

  Junior Auxiliary Charity Ball--Groovy Gala                                                 Crossroads Arena

  Entertainment This is the only fundraiser for the Corinth Junior Auxiliary.  The

  organization's service projects include fun activities for the NE Miss.

  Emergency Children's Shelter; clothes for underprivileged children; volunteer

  work with mentally and physically handicapped students; program to teach

  kindergarten students about "stranger danger"; reading promotion program;

  program teaching high school students about the real world;1- "Grant-In-Aid"

  college scholarships and three "Glenn Davis Gray Memorial" college

  scholarships.

    Admission

        Contact:  Tonya Gurley Stephanie Talley                                                2/29/2008

          Phone:                                                                                                Harper Road at US Hwy 45

           Email:

             Web:

      Sponsor:  Corinth Junior Auxiliary

  Daytime or Overnight Camps                                                                     Circle Y Equestrian Center

  Christian based camps.  Bunkhouse sleeps up to 56 people.  Choice of

  activities:  swimming in an indoor heated pool, bounce room, horses, petting

  zoo, 18 hole miniature golf, playground area, fishing, campfire cook-outs, movie

   room/conference room, all food provided.

    Admission  dependant on package selection                                              1to 5 days

        Contact:  Sheryl Yancey                                                                        3/1/2008 - 11/30/2008

          Phone:  662-665-0821         662-664-1803                                              503 CR 512

           Email:

             Web:  www.circleydining.com

      Sponsor:  Circle Y Equestrian Center

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                                                                      From: 2/4/2008 To: 12/31/2008

  Theatre Classes at CT-A--Spring Acting Lab II                                            Corinth Theatre-Arts / Crossroads

                                                                                                                    Playhouse

  Ages 12-18     4:00-5:00 PM Mondays,* March 3 to April 28

  Adult Class      5:30-6:30 PM, Mondays *March 3-April 28

  Performance    May 9, 2008 at 7:30 PM

       * Class will not meet March 10 due to Spring break

  These Acting Lab Scene Performance Classes will concentrate on stage

  presence, acting techniques and the performance skills necessary for an actor.

    Vocal and physical warm-ups, theatre games and advanced dramatic

  improvisation will help to prepare the student actor.  The class ends with a

  performance showcase so that each student has a chance to perform on our

   stage for an audience of family and friends.

    Admission  $100.00                                                                                   see schedule below

        Contact:  Mr. Tommy Ledbetter                                                              3/3/2008 - 4/28/2008

          Phone:  662-287-2995                                                                           Corner of Tate & Fulton Streets

           Email:  corinth.theatre.arts@gmail.c

             Web:  www.corinththeatrearts.com

      Sponsor:  CTA                                                                                        b

  2008 Alcorn County Wildlife Supper                                                           Crossroads Arena

  Dish Contest Registration at 5:00 PM.   Program by Jeff Woods, Mid-South

  Outdoors host.  Gun raffle, great door prizes.  Fun for the whole family!

    Admission  Adults $6.00, Children 12 and under $3.00                                6:00 PM

        Contact:                                                                                                3/4/2008

          Phone:  662-287-7223         662-286-7755                                              Harper Road at US Hwy 45

           Email:

             Web:

      Sponsor:

  Magnum Motorsports Monster Trucks                                                        Crossroads Arena

    Admission  TNA                                                                                        TBA

        Contact:                                                                                                3/14/2008 - 3/15/2008

          Phone:  662-287-7779                                                                           Harper Road at US Hwy 45

           Email:

             Web:  www.crossroadsarena.com

      Sponsor:

  Crossroads Festival and Chili Cook-off                                                      Crossroads Arena

  Regional Chili Cook-off

  This is a family festival full of live music, children's activities, and fantastic chili.

   No alcohol will be sold.

    Admission  $5.00                                                                                      9:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m.

        Contact:  Denise Mitchell or Steve Knight                                               3/15/2008

          Phone:  662-808-9770         731-607-3432                                              Harper Road at US Hwy 45

           Email:  sknight@exceedtech.net

             Web:

      Sponsor:  Corinth Area CVB

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                                                                      From: 2/4/2008 To: 12/31/2008

  Magnolia Car Club Cruise-In                                                                      Dairy Queen

  Music, lots of Dairy Queen food give-aways, T-shirt give-aways, 3:30

  drawings for $20.00 until all the registration money is given away.  No

  stipulations on the kind of car being entered.  Free Blizzard to all entrants.

    Admission  $5.00 Registration fee                                                              1:00 PM-4:00 PM

        Contact:  Rich Kelley                                                                             3/23/2008

          Phone:  662-287-8807         662-284-7110                                              1800 S. Harper Road

           Email:

             Web:

      Sponsor:  Magnolia Car Club, Dairy Queen                                               b

  THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE                                                                Corinth Theatre-Arts / Crossroads

                                                                                                                    Playhouse

  Adapted from the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale, the authors have fashioned a

  creative and fun adaptation for children of all ages.  Most of the action is