RECENT NEWS
GBNF Welcomes New Employee!
Gena Collins has joined our staff as Director of Operations effective July 3. Gena is a graduate of University of Mississippi School of Law and Missisippi State University. She will be assisting Executive Director Virgi Lindsay in day-to-day operations, grant writing, communications and promotions. Welcome, Gena!
Greater Belhaven Resident wins Best Appetizer in "Homegrown" Recipe Challenge!
Belhaven Heights' Ann Hendrick won Best Appetizer for her sweet potato pastry dish in "The Next Great Mississippi Homegrown Recipe Contest". Sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, the contest featured nine state residents competing to cook the best dishes that used Mississippi-grown ingredients. Congratulations, Ann!
"Cool Old House" in Belhaven Heights Featured in Portico
The Belhaven Heights home of Ann Hendrick and Jim Kopernak is featured in the June issue of Portico magazine. Described as "a melting pot of new and old, funky and traditional", the home is representative of Belhaven Heights' eclectic architecture and timeless appeal. To see the Portico article, click here. Many thanks to Portico magazine for the use of their article and photographs!
New Stage Theatre has STARS!
Polished bronze starsnow greet theatre-goers to New Stage Theatre, Mississippi's only professional theatre, which is located in historic Belhaven. The Walk of Stars, unveiled in a special ceremony on May 27, features 20 bronze stars honoring contributors at the $25,000-or-more level in the theater’s 2006-2007 40th Anniversary Campaign. The capital campaign surpassed its $1.2 million goal and raised $1.4 million for theater enhancements, a fund for programming enhancements and debt retirement.
New Stage Theatre unwraps its bronze-studded Walk of Stars!
Tasho Katsaboulas / Kats Wine Cellar named Mississippi Main Street 2008 Merchant of the Year!
Tasho Katsaboulas, owner of Kats Wine Cellar with brother Kanello Katsaboulas, has been named Mississippi Main Street 2008 Merchant of the Year. Tasho accepted this honor on Friday, May 16 at the Mississippi Main Street Association Annual Awards program. The Main Street program is an Economic Development Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Congratulations, Tasho and Kats on receiving this prestigious award!
(L-R) Suzanne Smith, Mississippi Main Street Assn. board president; Tasho Katsaboulas; Gray Swoope, Mississippi Development Authority; Jan Miller, Mississippi Main Street Assn.
Dorothy Moore performs benefit concert
On Friday evening, May 16, Jackson favorite Dorothy Moore performed a benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity at the Belhaven College Center for the Arts. Opening the show was Scott Albert Johnson.
Mystery Dinner Theatre
Basils of Behaven has been the setting for mystery dinner theatres on Sunday evenings! Final Cut was performed on Sunday, May 18, and It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over on Sunday, June 22. Check out www.missmurdermystery.com for more information about the shows.
Market Vendor Elizabeth Root featured in Northeast Ledger
Greater Belhaven Market vendor Elizabeth Root was featured in the Northeast Ledger on Wednesday, May 7. Elizabeth sells her organic breads, muffins and cookies at the Greater Belhaven Market. Read more.
Entergy Grant
In April 2008, GBNF received a $1000 grant from Entergy for our initiative to fertilize and plant trees. Check back for updates as this project unfolds!
Good, Better, Best, Belhaven!
Greater Belhaven captured 24 first place wins in Jackson Free Press's "Best of Jackson 2008." Congratulations to all our winners and finalists!
Best Jackson Writer: Eduora Welty
Best Filmmaker: Anita Modak-Truran
Best High School Band: Murrah “Sound of Perfection”
Best Local Live Theater: New Stage Theatre
Best Stage Play of 2007: “Raisin in the Sun” at New Stage Theatre
Best Locally Owned Business and Best Local Alternative to Wal-Mart: McDade’s Market (various locations)
Best Cheap Workout: YMCA (various locations)
Best Museum: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Best Liquor/Wine Store: Kats’ Wine Cellar
Best Running Route: Belhaven
Best Nature Walk: LeFleur’s Bluff and Mayes Lake
Best Playground: Laurel Street Park
Best Late-Night Dining: Waffle House (various locations)
Best Meal Under $10: Basil’s (several locations)
Best Greek/Mediterranean: Keifer’s
Best Open Mic Night, Best Karaoke, and Best Bar Menu: Fenian’s Pub and Restaurant
Best Original Band and Best Rock Artist: The Weeks
Best Margarita: La Cazuela Mexican Grill
Best Singer/Songwriter: Eric Stracener
Sexiest Bartender: (Tie) Jennie Terrell, Fenian’s
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