Greater Belhaven Foundation

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

Start
14 Jan 2026
End
2 Dec 2026
Schedule
12 sessions
Location
200 South President Street, Downtown Jackson

Historic Preservation Commission Meetings

Historic preservation plays a vital role in maintaining Jackson’s unique character. It ensures that new construction and rehabilitation projects are compatible with existing neighborhood styles and quality standards. The Historic Preservation Ordinance was first adopted in 1988 and has been amended over time to guide:

Rehabilitation of historic structures

New development within historic districts

Alterations to cultural, architectural, and archaeological properties

Protection of local and state landmarks, as well as sites listed on the National Register of Historic Properties

Local historic districts were created with the agreement of property owners, recognizing the long-term benefits to their communities.

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Access for All Free First Saturdays · Mississippi Museum of Art

Start
1 Aug 2026
End
3 Jun 2028
Schedule
23 sessions
Location
Mississippi Museum of Art

The museum offers free admission to exhibitions, drop-in artmaking (11 AM – 2 PM), and a free guided tour (2 PM) on the first Saturday of every month as part of Access for All, made possible by the generous support of the Art Bridges Foundation.

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FREE SUNDAYS · Two Mississippi Museums

Start
2 Aug 2026
End
2 Jul 2028
Schedule
101 sessions
Location
Two Mississippi Museums

FREE SUNDAYS

Admission to the Museum of Mississippi History, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, and special exhibitions is free every Sunday.

Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

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Welty Wednesdays · Eudora Welty House & Garden

Start
12 Aug 2026
End
25 Aug 2027
Schedule
55 sessions
Location
Eudora Welty House & Garden

Free tours every week on Welty Wednesdays! All Welty House tours are guided, and tour times are 9 and 11 a.m. & 1 and 3 p.m. — walk-ups are always welcome, but reservations are recommended. The Welty Garden is always free and open to the public during daylight hours, and a self-guided audio tour of the garden is available through our website.

Email info@eudoraweltyhouse.com to secure your spot!

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Art + Design Belhaven University Events

Start
22 Aug 2026
End
1 Nov 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

Art + Design: Re:Collect – Permanent Collection Showcase

Show on display August 22 – September 18

“Re:Collect” features work from the Belhaven Art + Design Permanent collection. This diverse showing of art celebrates our alumni and our department’s rich history.

Art + Design: Emerging Artist Exhibition

Show on display September 26 – October 21

Closing reception October 21, 10-11am

The 4th annual Emerging Artist Exhibition is a juried art show featuring the work of emerging local high school artists.

Art + Design: Robby Piantanida Retrospective

Gallery Talk October 30, 10am-12PM

Process Demonstration October 30, 2-4PM Student Center Theater

Robby Piantanida is an Emmy award winning, multi-disciplined filmmaker and artist. Piantanida will walk participants through his process for conceiving and executing the work in the Bitsy Irby Gallery.

Opening reception October 31st , 2-4PM

Show on display October 31st – November 20th

Join us for an immersive visual and audio experience devised by Emmy winning filmmaker and alum, Robby Piantanida.

Art + Design: Music Improv

November 1, 3-5PM

Experience a live improvised score by Natural States as you view a special selection of episodes of Ambient Film, the Emmy-nominated immersive relaxation show airing on PBS.

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Belhaven University Women's Soccer Games

Start
22 Aug 2026
End
24 Oct 2026
Schedule
9 sessions
Location
Belhaven Bowl Stadium

Aug 22 - WSOC vs Alumni Game Jackson, MS 4:30 PM

Sep 7 - WSOC vs East Central CC 4:00 PM

Sep 10 - WSOC vs LeTourneau 5:00 PM

Sep 17 WSOC vs Tougaloo 6:30 PM

Sep 19 WSOC vs LaGrange 4:00 PM

Oct 1 WSOC vs Pensacola State 6:30 PM

Oct 10 WSOC vs Asbury Senior Day 5:00 PM

Oct 16 WSOC vs Millsaps 5:00 PM

Oct 24 WSOC vs Covenant 4:00 PM

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Belhaven University Men's Soccer Games

Start
22 Aug 2026
End
17 Oct 2026
Schedule
12 sessions
Location
Belhaven Bowl Stadium

Aug 22 - MSOC vs Mobile Jackson, MS 7:00 PM

Aug 26 - MSOC vs Copiah-Lincoln CC Jackson, MS 3:30 PM

Aug 29 - MSOC vs Mississippi Christian Jackson, MS 7:00 PM

Sep 10 - MSOC vs LeTourneau 7:00 PM

Sep 12 - MSOC vs East Texas Baptist 12:00 PM

Sep 16 - MSOC vs Tougaloo 7:00 PM

Sep 26 - MSOC vs LaGrange 2:00 PM

Sep 29 - MSOC vs Millsaps Riverside Derby 6:30 PM

Oct 6 - MSOC vs Millsaps 6:30 PM

Oct 10 - MSOC vs Asbury Senior Day 7:30 PM

Oct 13 - MSOC vs MUW 6:30 PM

Oct 17 - MSOC vs Piedmont 2:00 PM

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Murrah High School Football Home Game Schedule

Start
28 Aug 2026
End
5 Nov 2026
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Murrah High School

Murrah High School Football Game Schedule

Home Games

Fri Aug 28th Murrah vs Terry

Fri Sep 18th Murrah vs Holmes

Thu Sep 24th Murrah vs Provine

Fri Oct 2nd Murrah vs. Lanier

Thu Oct 22nd Murrah vs. Starkville

Thu Nov 5th Murrah vs. Germantown

Away Games

Fri Sep 4th Murrah vs Callaway

Fri Sep 11th Murrah vs Canton

Fri Oct 9th Murrah vs. Clinton

Fri Oct 16th Murrah vs. Madison Central

Fri Oct 30th Murrah vs. Oxford

Playoffs start afterward, if Murrah qualifies

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Belhaven University Volleyball Games

Start
1 Sep 2026
End
31 Oct 2026
Schedule
10 sessions
Location
Rugg Arena

Sep 1 - VB vs Millsaps 7:00 PM

Sep 11 - VB vs MUW 3:00 PM

Sep 11 VB vs Oglethorpe 7:00 PM

Sep 12 - VB vs LeTourneau 12:00 PM

Sep 22 VB vs Huntingdon 6:30 PM

Oct 2 VB vs Agnes Scott 5:30 PM

Oct 3 VB vs Piedmont 12:00 PM

Oct 6 VB vs LaGrange 6:00 PM

Oct 24 VB vs Asbury 10:00 AM

Oct 31 VB vs Covenant 11:00 AM

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Mississippi Humanities Council Community Read

Start
2 Sep 2026
End
5 Oct 2026
Schedule
5 sessions
Location
Millsaps Christian Center, 1701 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202

What: Mississippi Humanities Council Community Read: a free four-week literary discussion series exploring the themes, questions, and challenges of celebrating Blues music in Mississippi through the lens of B. Brian Foster's I Don’t Like the Blues: Race, Place and the Backbeat of Black Life.

When: September 2, 9, 16, and 23 (all Wednesdays), followed by a visit to Blue Monday, presented by the Central Mississippi Blues Society, on October 5. Foster himself will join the discussion on Sept 2.

Where: All four September meetings will take place in the Christian Center. Rides will be available to Hal & Mal's for Blue Monday.

Additional Details: Refreshments provided! All participants will receive a free copy of I Don't Like the Blues, courtesy of the Mississippi Humanities Council, as well as free admission to Blue Monday.

To Claim a Spot: With the aim of optimizing the discussion, the MHC has capped total participation at 40. We have ten reserved slots for Millsaps participants. If you would like to claim one of these spots, please pickawm@millsaps.edu email and copy Alex Melnick (1 Campus, 1 Community) at melnias@millsaps.edu.

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Belhaven University Football Games · Belhaven Bowl Stadium

Start
12 Sep 2026
End
7 Nov 2026
Schedule
5 sessions
Location
Belhaven Bowl Stadium

Sep 12 - FB vs East Texas Baptist 6:00 PM

Sep 19 - FB vs Central 11:00 AM

Oct 10 - FB vs North Carolina Wesleyan 12:00 PM

Oct 24 - FB vs Southern Virginia 12:00 PM

Nov 7 - FB vs LaGrange 12:00 PM

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Welty at Home Virtual Book Club

Start
14 Sep 2026
End
23 Nov 2026
Schedule
9 sessions
Location
Virtual via Zoom

Mark your calendars! Welty at Home returns on September 14 with a special bonus session featuring author Ralph Eubanks, who will appear at the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival later that month. Ralph will join us to discuss his latest book, When It’s Darkness on the Delta.

Then, on September 28, our next series discussing Eudora Welty’s The Golden Apples will begin. We will read and discuss one story from the collection each week, take a brief fall break on October 26, and conclude the series on November 23. Discussions take place at noon CST and are led by Suzanne Marrs, Eudora Welty’s friend and biographer.

If you received emails for previous Welty at Home book clubs, you are already registered for these free sessions. New participants can email info@eudoraweltyhouse.com to request the sign-up link and receive weekly emails with Zoom links and recordings.

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Animal Super Powers Exhibit · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Start
26 Sep 2026
End
2 May 2027
Location
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

September 26, 2026 - May 2, 2027

LEGO® ART AND SCIENCE

Shapeshifting, Super-Strength, Defying Gravity, and Regenerating Limbs - The Animal Kingdom is Teaming with Real-Life Super Powers!

Combined with Sean Kenney’s own astounding ability to create striking and expressive works of art using simple LEGO® toys, the enormous, ambitious, and magical sculptures are certain to encourage visitors of all ages to view their world in new ways.

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Autumn Yoga in the Welty Garden · Welty House Front Lawn

Start
29 Sep 2026
End
27 Oct 2026
Schedule
5 sessions
Location
Welty House Front Lawn

A certified yoga instructor will lead free, gentle community yoga classes for all ages on the Welty lawn Tuesday evenings in Autumn beginning September 29 and continuing through October.

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Our Belhaven Neighborhood Community Meeting · First Presbyterian Church

When
29 Sep 2026
5:30 PM
Location
First Presbyterian Church, Miller Hall

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Ghosts in the Garden & Ghosts in the Garden Storytime · EWHG Visitor Center and Welty Garden

Start
1 Oct 2026
End
22 Oct 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
Location
EWHG Visitor Center and Welty Garden

Explore how gardening is not so scary through a passive scavenger hunt of friendly ghosts and garden facts starting October 1 and available all month long, culminating in an interactive Storytime in the afternoon on October 22nd. Perfect for families and kids of all ages.

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Project Dance Festival

When
3 Oct 2026
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
LeFleur's Bluff Complex at "The Den" Museum Drive at Riverside Park Circle Jackson, Mississippi 39216

An all-day open air dance concert that is free to the public featuring local and national dance artistry in ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip hop and tap. Dancers gather with a common vision: to bring hope and healing through the universal language of dance.

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Noon Lecture · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

When
6 Oct 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

"Isn't there a Book? Someone Ought to Write a Book! The Trials and Tribulations of Writing a Book About Mississippi Snakes."

The process of producing the book, "MISSISSIPPI SNAKES: Their Identification, Natural History, and Influence on the Culture of the Magnolia State"

Bio. Terry Vandeventer

In 1976, Terry left his position at Southern Illinois University to join the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Mississippi. As curator of the reptile collection, he modernized care protocols, introduced naturalistic enclosure designs, and launched several successful husbandry and breeding programs for rare species.

After five years at the zoo, Terry founded The Living Reptile Museum Educational Productions, which has since become the longest continuously running live lecture series of its kind in the United States. He has also served as a herpetology field associate with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science for more than forty years.

Widely known throughout Mississippi as both a public speaker and the author of numerous popular and scientific articles on snakes, Terry is one of the state’s most recognized wildlife personalities. In 2006, the Mississippi Wildlife Federation honored him as Conservation Educator of the Year for his decades of work educating the public about native snakes.

Terry and his wife, Ginger, live on their snake-friendly property just outside (appropriately enough!) the small town of Terry, Mississippi.

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MS State Fair · MS State Fairgrounds

Start
8 Oct 2026
End
18 Oct 2026
Location
MS State Fairgrounds

Mississippi State Fair

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Belhaven Hills Classic 8k, 16k, + Fun Run

When
10 Oct 2026
Location
Fertile Ground

The Jackson Trail Club, Greater Belhaven Foundation, and the Belhaven Mountain Bike Trails are excited to announce the 4th annual Belhaven Hills Classic! This event consists of a 16k Road & Trail Race, an 8k run, a 1 mile “Bier Run”, and a 1 mile “Kids Fun Run”. The race includes the Belhaven Neighborhood, Museum Trail, Lefleur’s Bluff Trails, and Belhaven Mountain Bike Trails! The race will begin at Fertile Ground and will be full of fun activities, music, and friendly competition. This event will be held on October 10, 2026, the same day as Oktoberfest at Fertile Ground, and is meant to kick-off the day of festivities. It is our hope that this race will bring out the best of Belhaven and highlight her parks and trails to include the beautiful Museum Trail, as well as the Belhaven Town Center & Fertile Ground Brewery. The funds raised from this event will benefit Greater Belhaven Foundation’s Parks & Trails, which includes the Museum Trail, Belhaven Trials, Belhaven Heights Park, Belhaven Park, and Laurel Park. This event was designed to promote health and community in our great city and neighborhood. Greater Belhaven Foundation is a 501c3 non profit and W9s can be provided for charity tax purposes. The race logistics will be coordinated by MS Race Timing.

INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN

If there is inclement weather the day of the race, the race will still plan to be run. In the case of events which could potentially put runners at risk (such as lightning, hail, etc), the race will be postponed by 30 minutes at a time until a proper reassessment is made. The race will not be canceled unless dire circumstances are met which include tornados or other large scale meteorological events. Tents will be available to assist with sheltering runners and non-runners and the Belhaven Town Center and Fertile Ground Patios may also be utilized. In the event of severe inclement weather, the building located at 800 Manship St. may be used for shelter in place. Refunds will not be given.

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Belhaven Homecoming and Family Weekend

Start
23 Oct 2026
End
25 Oct 2026
Location
Belhaven University Campus

Homecoming and Family Weekend

Friday, October 23, 2026

Discover Day

8:30 am, Dr. Billy Kim International Center

This is for high school juniors and seniors

Discover Day is an engaging and informative event that gives you a firsthand glimpse into life at Belhaven University. It’s your chance to hear from our president, talk with current students, look inside classrooms and residence halls, learn about financial aid and more.

Alumni Awards Banquet

5:30 PM, Dr. Billy Kim International Center

This will be a great time of fellowship and celebration as we honor this year's distinguished Alumni Award recipients and honor the newest inductees into the BU Sports Hall of Fame. Dinner will be served. Due to limited seating, tickets are available for advance purchase only. Ticket cost: $25.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Alumni Tour of Campus

9:00 a.m., McCravey-Triplett Student Center, Welcome Desk

Join the Alumni Office for a guided one-hour walking tour of campus. The tour will begin at 9 AM from the Welcome Desk in the McCravey-Triplett Student Center.

50 Year Club

10:00 a.m., Dr. Billy Kim International Center, Room 202

All alumni (and their spouses) from the Class of 1976 and earlier are invited to attend and reminisce. Brunch will be served. Pre-registration is required to attend. Register here.

Volleyball: Belhaven vs. Asbury

10:00 AM | Rugg Arena - Heidelberg Gym

Free admission.

Alumni Tailgate

11:00 AM | Belhaven Bowl, Stadium Operations and Media Center North Patio

Cheer on the Blazers from the alumni hospitality tent or from the Belhaven Bowl. Admission is free, and a variety of food trucks will be on-site, offering delicious options for purchase.

Football Game: Belhaven vs. Southern Virginia

12:00 PM | Belhaven Bowl

Free admission.

Women's Soccer: Belhaven vs. Covenant

4:00 PM | Belhaven Bowl

Free admission.

1981 Class Reunion

5:30 PM | Dr. Billy Kim International Center - Room 200

Join us for an evening of dinner, fellowship, and reconnecting with old friends!

Advance registration and ticket required: $20. Please register and purchase tickets here.

5:30 PM - Hors d'oeuvres

6:30 PM - Dinner

Graduates from the Class of 1981 and surrounding classes are invited to attend. We look forward to sharing memories and enjoying a great evening together!

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Homecoming & Family Weekend Worship

8:30 AM or 11:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church, 1390 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39202

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Park After Dark · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

When
23 Oct 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
2145 Museum Boulevard Jackson, MS 39202

Join us on October 23 from 5:30pm-8:30pm for Park After Dark! On this spooky night, MCM partners with MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science to host this fun and family-friendly event. Enjoy BOTH award-winning museums for only $12! Create creepy-crawly arts and crafts, hunt for tricks and treats, and explore LeFleur’s Bluff Playground after hours. Visitors can travel safely between both museums using Spotter’s Adventure Trail and wrap up the evening with a costume parade and special entertainment at The Den.

Tickets are $15 for both Members and Non-Members
Tickets Available at the Door.
Overflow parking will be available in the northbound lane of Museum Boulevard. Please park and use the sidewalk facing north to walk safely!

Programs & Activities

Carnival Games
Halloween Decoration Scavenger Hunt
Monster’s Ink: Temporary Tattoos
Photo Op
Shrinkydink Monsters
Costume Parade (down Spotter’s Trail)
Glowing Zombie Dance Party (at the Den)

TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR OF BOTH MUSEUMS!

NOTE: Guests must purchase Park After Dark event ticket for entry. MCM General Admission tickets are not valid for special events.

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Art + Design: Robby Piantanida Retrospective · Belhaven University

Start
30 Oct 2026
End
31 Oct 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center

Art + Design: Robby Piantanida Retrospective

Masterclass

Gallery Talk

October 30, 10am-12pm

Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

Process Demonstration

October 30, 2-4pm

Student Center Theater

Robby Piantanida is an Emmy award winning, multi-disciplined filmmaker and artist. Piantanida will walk participants through his process for conceiving and executing the work in the Bitsy Irby Gallery.

Opening reception

Show on display October 31st – November 20th
Opening reception October 31st , 2-4pm
Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

Join us for an immersive visual and audio experience devised by Emmy winning filmmaker and alum, Robby Piantanida.

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Sinners Film Screening · Eudora Welty House & Garden Front Lawn

When
30 Oct 2026
5:30 PM
Location
EWHG Front Lawn

The Mississippi Film Society will host a Halloween film screening of Sinners on the Welty front lawn.

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Belhaven Boo 2026

When
31 Oct 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Belvoir Place
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The Greater Belhaven Foundation and the Belhaven Garden Club work together to organize this annual neighborhood block party- a fun, festive, family-friendly event for neighbors to come together and celebrate Halloween! The event is held on the closed-off block of Belvoir Place, which is transformed into a spooky wonderland with Halloween-themed decorations, lights, music, carnival games and food trucks. Belhaven Boo provides neighbors with a safe and fun fall evening for children to trick or treat. We hope you'll join us! $5 general admission for children and adults.

*Sponsorships made after 10/19/2026 will not be included in printed materials

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Dance Concerts · Belhaven University

Start
5 Nov 2026
End
14 Nov 2026
Schedule
5 sessions
Location
Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre

Fall Dance Concert

November 5-7, 2026

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM

A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven University Dance Department and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance. General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30PM. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.

Emerging Choreographers Dance Concert

November 13 (Concert A), Friday, 7:00 PM

November 14 (Concert B), Saturday, 7:00 PM

This event is produced by members of DOXA and highlights student choreography and performance. General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30PM. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.

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Once Upon a Mattress · Belhaven University Theatre

Start
5 Nov 2026
End
14 Nov 2026
Schedule
8 sessions
Location
Blackbox Theatre, 835 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202

Once Upon a Mattress

Music by Mary Rodgers, Lyrics by Marshall Barer, Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer

Directed by Elissa Sartwell, Musical Direction by Chrissy Hrivnak, Choreography by Elle Ciccarone

November 5-7 and 12-14; Thursday–Saturday at 7PM

November 7 and 14; Saturday matinee at 2PM

A timid prince with an overbearing mom. A visiting princess who is perfectly herself. And one tiny pea that changes everything. Once Upon a Mattress brings “The Princess and the Pea” to life with big laughs, bold characters, and a heroine unlike any other. Loud, fearless, and gloriously unrefined, Princess Winnifred barrels into a mid-century medieval kingdom and turns it upside down.

The box office opens one week before opening night. For ticket reservations: email boxoffice@belhaven.edu or call 601-974-6478.

Tickets: $10 for adults / $5 for seniors, children, students, and BU Alumni.

Complimentary for Belhaven students, faculty, and staff.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance time.

Presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Fall Dance Concert · Belhaven University

Start
5 Nov 2026
End
7 Nov 2026
Schedule
3 sessions
Location
Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center Studio Theatre

Fall Dance Concert

A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven University Dance Department and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance.

November 5-7, 2026
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre

General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.

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Write-In Space · EWHG Visitor Center and Welty Garden

Start
7 Nov 2026
End
21 Nov 2026
Schedule
3 sessions
Location
EWHG Visitor Center and Welty Garden

Participate in communal writing salons and find inspiration at the Welty Site, which will be open as a write in space during our operating hours on Saturdays throughout the month. On the final Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21 at TIME, we will host a special finale to the program featuring a speaker to talk to guide those pursuing publishing. Light refreshments provided.

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Music Concerts · Belhaven University

Start
9 Nov 2026
End
19 Nov 2026
Schedule
3 sessions
Location
Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 835 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202

Music: Philokalia - A Belhaven University Choir Concert

November 9, 2026; 7:00 p.m.

Philokalia, meaning “love of the beautiful,” explores the relationship between beauty, truth, and the sacred through choral works drawn from Christian traditions across time. These selections express awe, longing, wonder, and praise, bearing witness to the beauty of God revealed in creation, worship, and the life of the Church.

As one sacred hymn proclaims, “All things speak unwittingly of Thee.” In a world often marked by noise and distraction, Philokalia offers a moment of contemplation, inviting us to listen for beauty not merely as an aesthetic experience, but as a call that draws the heart more deeply toward Christ.Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Music: Belhaven University Symphony Orchestra Concert

November 13, 2026; 7:00 p.m.

Join the Belhaven University Symphony Orchestra for an evening of extraordinary orchestral music featuring some of the most celebrated works in the symphonic repertoire. The orchestra will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, one of the most recognizable and beloved symphonies of all time, along with his powerful and dramatic Egmont Overture. This inspiring program promises an unforgettable experience of musical artistry and timeless masterworks. Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Music: Best of Belhaven Concert

November 19, 2026; 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate the talent, creativity, and dedication of Belhaven University’s music students at the Best of Belhaven Concert. This annual showcase features outstanding soloists, chamber groups, and ensembles selected by the faculty for their exceptional performances throughout the semester. From classical masterworks to contemporary works, the program highlights the wide range and depth of Belhaven’s vibrant music community. Join us for an evening of excellence and inspiration as we applaud the very best our students have to offer. Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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Photography Talk with Melody Golding · Welty Garden

When
12 Nov 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Welty Garden

Photographer Melody Golding will give a talk to guests while her photography is on display in juxtaposition with the Eudora Welty House & Garden temporary exhibit, Other Places.

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National Folk Festival · Downtown Jackson

Start
13 Nov 2026
End
15 Nov 2026
Location
Downtown Jackson, MS 39201

The National Folk Festival brings the rich artistic traditions of the United States to life through music, dance, storytelling, crafts, food, and more.

This free, three-day celebration features 300+ of the country’s finest tradition bearers across seven stages of nonstop performances, hands-on craft demonstrations showcasing Mississippi folklife, parades, family-friendly fun, a bustling festival marketplace, and a mouthwatering array of regional and international cuisine.

Jackson, Mississippi is honored to host the National Folk Festival in 2026 and 2027. Don’t miss this unforgettable cultural experience.

A Smithsonian “Festival of Festivals” and a part of the American and Mississippi 250th celebration.

Admission: FREE

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GBF Annual Meeting · Fairview Inn

When
16 Nov 2026
6:00 PM
Location
Fairview Inn

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Camellia Talk & Tour · Welty Camellia Room

When
19 Nov 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location
Welty Camellia Room

Paige Mizell of Mizell Camellia Hill Nursery will lead an educational camellia talk and tour, and a selection of plants will be available for sale after the talk. Light refreshments will be offered for attendees.

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Let's Talk Turkey · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

When
24 Nov 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Bring your little turkeys for a morning of fun!

Come strut through the Museum for a terrific turkey time.

Learn turkey science and how to “talk turkey”

Play turkey games

Enjoy a craft, and

Meet live turkeys!

This event is included with museum admission or MMNS Foundation membership.

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S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

When
4 Dec 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Experiment with instant snow, make your own paper snowflakes, explore the fascinating properties of dry ice, and hear the wonderful story of "Snowflake Bentley" - the naturalist and photographer who first successfully captured snowflakes on film.

This event is included with museum admission or MMNS Foundation membership.

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Belhaven University Singing Christmas Tree

Start
4 Dec 2026
End
5 Dec 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
Location
Belhaven Bowl Stadium

A beloved Jackson tradition returns! Join us for the Belhaven University Singing Christmas Tree, the oldest outdoor singing Christmas tree tradition in America. This joyful event features the voices of Belhaven students, alumni, and community members standing in a beautifully illuminated 35-foot-tall “tree,” sharing the sounds of the season through classic carols and contemporary favorites.

Gather with family and friends under the stars for an evening filled with music, light, and celebration. Let the harmonies of the tree warm your heart and lift your spirit as we welcome Christmas together in this treasured annual tradition.

Free admission. Open to the public.

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Holiday Open House · Eudora Welty House & Garden Lawn

When
12 Dec 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
Eudora Welty House & Garden Lawn

The Welty Site will be open to vendors and live carol performances with flash tours and other activities.

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Snow Much Fun · Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

When
12 Dec 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Give your kids the thrill of a snow day—after dark! Step into a winter wonderland like no other, right here in Mississippi. Have a blast in a "snowball fight" inside an inflatable fort, dance in a “snowfall”, explore hands-on winter-themed STEM experiments, watch Santa feed the fish, and discover the Ice Age history of Mississippi.

This festive evening is packed with fun, learning, and seasonal cheer for the whole family!

Ticket Information:

Advance tickets available through noon on December 11. Otherwise, tickets are available at the door.

Check the museum website for event information and ticket purchasing.

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