What's Good in the 'Wood: 9/14-9/16

Thursday:: See and purchase original works by local arts for $150 or less at the "Affordable Art" exhibit at Cottonlandia Museum until 5 p.m.; Ben Shaw of Vicksburg at The Alluvian Happy Hour; Movie & a Meal at the Blue Parrot Cafe ("Life," with Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence and Bernie Mac); watch West Virginia at Maryland at Webster's Food and Drink

Friday:: "Affordable Art" exhibit at Cottonlandia from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Charles Buchanan of Tchula at The Alluvian Happy Hour; Brandi Ward at the Blue Parrot Cafe; David Dunavent and Subject to Change at Webster's Food and Drink

Saturday: 300 Oaks Race sponsored by the Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce in the a.m.; "Affordable Art" exhibit at Cottonlandia from 2 - 5 p.m.; jazz and blues from Michael Taylor at the Blue Parrot Cafe; Will and Linda Pleasants with Stage Bandits at Webster's Food and Drink

Coming up ... This Thursday, Sept. 20 -- Main Street Greenwood's Art Alfresco! Come mingle on Howard Street, open-house style, and enjoy works for purchase by local artists, live music and refreshments!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Good to see races and music in and around the area, thanks for keeping this info. online.

As Carroll County is legally considered a "delta" county, perhaps you might mention some of the events at the Carroll County Market, in Carrollton. This Saturday Solo bluesman Virgil Brawley will perform, 8pm
see: www.carrollcountymarket.com
but seriously, check out the Oct 13 show!!!! and Nov. 10.... Just my .02 worth
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