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Dec. 15, 2000
Main Street Meridian announces free movies for kids at Temple
Main Street Meridian announces free movies for the kids at the Temple Theatre on Dec. 22-23. The shows will begin at noon both days.
For more information, call the Main Street office at 484-6841.
Michael's River Walk Garden open to public
Stroll through swaying Spanish moss along the Chickasawhay River, view a depiction of the Christ child, angels, butterflies, shamu, deer and hundreds of lights in Michael's River Walk Garden.
The Garden is open Dec. 15-24 (closed Dec. 22), from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Drive or walk through. It is located on the Enterprise and Stonewall Clarke County River Road 320.
For information, call 659-4486
Christmas at the Old Capitol
Held Dec. 5-22 in Jackson, this even has become a tradition enjoyed by thousands each holiday season. It is held in the 155-year-old historic Greek Revival structure that once served as the state capital building. Beautiful decorations include a Mississippi cedar tree adorned with 1800s-style reproduction ornaments and toys from the museum's collection. Free. Contact (601) 359-6920 for information.
CONCERTS
All events are held in Tunica, Miss.:
Dec. 14-16, Oak Ridge Boys, times vary, Sam's Town Casino, $25, $30
Dec. 14 &16, John Berry's Holiday Show, times vary, Gold Strike Casino Retort, $20, $25
Dec. 15, Sherri Austin &Rascal Flatts, 8 p.m., Grand Casino, $14.95
Jan. 5-6, Juice Newton, 9 p.m., Horseshoe Casino, $15
Jan. 11, Vince Gill, 8 p.m., Horseshoe Casino, $60
Jan 19-20, 5th Dimension, 9 p.m., Horseshoe Casino, $15
Jan. 20, Brad Paisley, 8 p.m., Grand Casino, $14.95
Jan. 25, John Michael Montgomery, 8 p.m., Horseshoe Casino, $25
Jan. 26-27, Three Dog Night, 9 p.m., Horseshoe Casino, $15
Jan. 27, Toby Keith, 8 p.m., Grand Casino, $14.95, $19.95
Memphis, Tennessee
Tickets available at Cat's Music, Piggly Wiggly, Pop Tunes (Collierville), Sound Shop (Dyersburg), and select SuperValu stores.
To charge by phone, call (901) 525-1515, Memphis. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketmaster Online at www.ticketmaster.com
All events are held in Memphis, Tenn.:
Dec. 21, Jim Brickman with Donny Osmond, 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, $32.50, $42.50

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