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Township Jazz Festival returns to Ridgeland this weekend

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The 16th annual Township Jazz Festival is a little over one week away, with this year’s event set to feature performances from 10 different jazz musicians on Saturday, April 1 at the Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland.

The event’s lineup will include appearances by notable jazz groups located throughout Mississippi and neighboring states, with a special performance by the Russell Malone Quartet planned for one of the final acts.

Russell Malone, who has worked as a member in Harry Connick, Jr.’s big band and Jimmy Smith’s band, has recorded with numerous big-time artists, including Diana Krall, Branford Marsalis, Benny Green, Terell Stafford, Ray Brown, and others.

Before Malone’s group takes the stage, the event will include a guitar summit featuring three jazz acts from musicians located in Memphis, Mississippi, and New Orleans.The Joe Restivo Trio will head off the first set before being followed by Barry Leach and Russell Welch, with all three artists…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Township Jazz Festival returns to Ridgeland this weekend
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/township-jazz-festival-returns-to-ridgeland-this-weekend/
Published Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:30:13 +0000

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 25-27

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-04-25 09:48:00

SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 25-27) features a variety of events across Central and Pine Belt regions. Highlights include MiraGotSoul at Vibe Studio in Jackson, a community Dinner and Movie in Clinton, and the Natchez Kite Festival. Enjoy live performances with Sweet Lizzy Project in Natchez and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band in Clinton. Family-friendly activities include the Native Plant Fest and Community Farmers Market in Jackson. In Hattiesburg, catch the Henry Cho tour and the Downtown Crawfish Jam Music Festival. Overall, it’s a weekend full of entertainment, culture, and fun activities for all ages.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 18-20

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-04-18 07:36:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (April 18-20), Mississippi offers a variety of events for all ages. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, a jazz concert, free outdoor movie screenings, and multiple exhibitions including “Of Salt and Spirit” and “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers.” For family fun, there’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Ag Museum and “Bunnies & Butterflies” at MCM. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage, Lafayette’s 200th anniversary celebration, and a farmers market. In the Pine Belt, highlights include Live at Five, a Spring Candle-Making Workshop, and Easter events at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Don’t miss the Bluff City Block Party and more!

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 11-13

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-04-11 07:37:00

SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 11-13), enjoy a variety of events across the state. Highlights include the Eudora Welty Birthday Bash in Jackson, Trivia Night at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and Boots & Bling Fundraiser in Natchez. For family fun, check out the Bunny Bonanza in Jackson or the Easter Egg Hunt in Clinton. The Natchez Concours d’Elegance Car Show and Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival offer cultural experiences, while the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta in Ridgeland and the Hub City Classic Car Show in Hattiesburg provide exciting activities for all ages.

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