Museums, historical places, libraries, art galleries, theaters, opera houses, amusement centers, and other attractions in Meridian, Mississippi are appropriate topics for this category, as are sports and recreational programs and facilities, concerts, festivals, and other events.
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The benefit music festival takes place at Singing Brakeman Park in Meridian, Mississippi, at the place where Interstates 59 and 20 intersect. Schedules, a lineup of performers, sponsorships, and online ticket sales are presented, along with promotional product sales and benefit information.
http://www.59twenty.com/
Operated by the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation, the museum seeks to preserve the heritage of country music through festivals and special events presented throughout the year, talent competitions, and museum displays. Its location, hours of operation, and admission fees are specified.
http://www.jimmierodgers.com/
The MMA is headquartered in the historic Old Carnegie Library building in Meridian, Mississippi. Its purpose, memberships and sponsorships are defined, and a calendar of events, artist’s group, after-school classes, and school of art are discussed. Its annual bi-state arts competition is promoted, and an entry form is included.
http://www.meridianmuseum.org/
Managed by the Meridian Symphony Association, the professional orchestra is based in the city of Meridian, Mississippi. Its history, audition schedules and policies, performance schedules, concerts, and educational programs are highlighted, and tickets may be purchased through the site.
http://www.meridianso.org/
Meridian Youth Baseball & Softball
MYB is a volunteer organization that facilitates a variety of competitive baseball and softball opportunities for the youth of Meridian, Mississippi. Registration schedules and policies are outlined, along with its field locations, coaching, tournament and game schedules, rules, and sponsorships.
http://www.mybbaseball.com/
Meridian Youth Soccer Organization & Futbol Club
MYSO promotes the development of Meridian, Mississippi youth through athletic competition, particularly in the game of soccer. A member of the US Youth Soccer Association, the organization’s sponsorships, teams, schedules, a calendar of events, field locations, and league rules are specified.
http://www.meridiansoccer.com/
Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library
Serving the City of Meridian and Lauderdale County, Mississippi, the library is located on 7th Street in Meridian. General information about the facility, its collections, programs, and resources are put forward, including its hours of operation, and online services.
http://www.meridian.lib.ms.us/
Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience
Based in Meridian, Mississippi, the MAX was established by the state legislature in 2001 as the Southern Arts and Entertainment Center to promote the state’s legacy in every area of the arts. Noted Mississippi artists are highlighted, and a schedule of its programs, projects, and exhibits are featured.
http://msarts.org/
Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum
Founded in 2002, the non-profit corporation owns the historic Soulé Steam Feed Works site, and was established to promote the heritage, labor and innovation that shaped the nation’s rise as an industrial power. A history of the site and the organization is presented, along with a schedule of its annual events, photographs, and hours of operation.
http://www.soulelivesteam.com/
