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Events for the Week of Jan 29th - Feb 4th

Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Hattiesburg Concert Band Sunday, January 29th, 2012 - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Hattiesburg Concert Band returns to the Saenger stage for its 29th season. Conducted by Dr. Shermon Hong who has played professionally with Joffrey Ballet,as well as Symphonies, Operas, and Ballets in Mississippi and Mobile, the band consist of members from South Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana and represents a wide variety of professions. Showtime: 3 p.m. Free Admission.
Manifold Greatness Exhibit Sunday, January 29th, 2012 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm The "Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible," will be exhibited at the Sarah Gillespie Museum at William Carey University from January 19 to February 16. The opening reception will be on January 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sarah Gillespie Museum. The exhibit will be available for viewing Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Robert Long: Works in Clay Monday, January 30th, 2012 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Robert Long: Works in Clay
Lucile Parker Gallery at William Carey University
Exhibit runs January 17-31 with an opening reception on January 19 at 5pm. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Manifold Greatness Exhibit Monday, January 30th, 2012 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm The "Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible," will be exhibited at the Sarah Gillespie Museum at William Carey University from January 19 to February 16. The opening reception will be on January 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sarah Gillespie Museum. The exhibit will be available for viewing Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
John Heliker: Drawing on the New Deal, 1932-1948 Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am The USM Museum of Art will be exhibiting a collection of John Heliker's artwork from 1932 to 1948 from January 26 to February 23. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. Museum hours are Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Robert Long: Works in Clay Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Robert Long: Works in Clay
Lucile Parker Gallery at William Carey University
Exhibit runs January 17-31 with an opening reception on January 19 at 5pm. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Manifold Greatness Exhibit Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm The "Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible," will be exhibited at the Sarah Gillespie Museum at William Carey University from January 19 to February 16. The opening reception will be on January 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sarah Gillespie Museum. The exhibit will be available for viewing Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
John Heliker: Drawing on the New Deal, 1932-1948 Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am The USM Museum of Art will be exhibiting a collection of John Heliker's artwork from 1932 to 1948 from January 26 to February 23. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. Museum hours are Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Manifold Greatness Exhibit Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm The "Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible," will be exhibited at the Sarah Gillespie Museum at William Carey University from January 19 to February 16. The opening reception will be on January 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sarah Gillespie Museum. The exhibit will be available for viewing Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
John Heliker: Drawing on the New Deal, 1932-1948 Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am The USM Museum of Art will be exhibiting a collection of John Heliker's artwork from 1932 to 1948 from January 26 to February 23. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. Museum hours are Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Manifold Greatness Exhibit Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm The "Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible," will be exhibited at the Sarah Gillespie Museum at William Carey University from January 19 to February 16. The opening reception will be on January 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sarah Gillespie Museum. The exhibit will be available for viewing Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
John Heliker: Drawing on the New Deal, 1932-1948 Friday, February 3rd, 2012 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am The USM Museum of Art will be exhibiting a collection of John Heliker's artwork from 1932 to 1948 from January 26 to February 23. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. Museum hours are Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Manifold Greatness Exhibit Friday, February 3rd, 2012 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm The "Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible," will be exhibited at the Sarah Gillespie Museum at William Carey University from January 19 to February 16. The opening reception will be on January 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sarah Gillespie Museum. The exhibit will be available for viewing Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 4th, 2012
John Heliker: Drawing on the New Deal, 1932-1948 Saturday, February 4th, 2012 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am The USM Museum of Art will be exhibiting a collection of John Heliker's artwork from 1932 to 1948 from January 26 to February 23. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. Museum hours are Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Black History Month Speaker at the African American Military History Museum Saturday, February 4th, 2012 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Each Saturday in February, be inspired by local African American Vietnam Veterans as they share personal stories in an intimate setting at the African American Military History Museum. The speaker series is part of a month-long commemoration of Black History Month.

February 4 - SGT Henry Bethley
February 11 - SGM Ralph Lindsey
February 18 - SFC TJ Gordon
February 25 - SGC Charles J. Brown

Also on February 11 at 3pm, author Darthy Johnson, will be at the museum for a book talk and signing for her new book, Consequences: Murder on the Air Force Base.
Manifold Greatness Exhibit Saturday, February 4th, 2012 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm The "Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible," will be exhibited at the Sarah Gillespie Museum at William Carey University from January 19 to February 16. The opening reception will be on January 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sarah Gillespie Museum. The exhibit will be available for viewing Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
A Family Affair with the Meades Saturday, February 4th, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm A Family Affair with the Meades at Oddfellows Gallery, Front Street. From 5:30 to 7:30. Artwork by James Meade, Myra Meade, and Chatham Meade Kemp.