Women’s History Month Photo Exhibit.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a photo exhibit featuring NAtional PArks that preserve Women’s History.
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Calendar of Events
May 19, 2012
Tupelo Women’s History Month Photo Exhibit
The Shoals Flea Market
Fri. 5 – 8 pm; Sat. 9 am – 6 pm; Sun. 9 am – 4 pm (with the exception of September)
During the third weekend of each month, the flea market will have tons of bargains for you. 200 climate-controlled booths and 200+ outside booths filled with all sorts of items. Ample Free parking. Vendor fee is charged. Vendor Contact: (731) 803-2205
FREE for the public
UNA Front Porch Story Telling Festival
Speakers include Donald Davis, Bill Foster, Dolores Hydock, Andy Offutt Irwin, Bill Lepp and Syd Lieberman
Single Ticket: $25/day
Two-Day package: $40/adult
www.una.edu/storytelling
2012 Arts Alive Festival
2012 Arts Alive Festival – Stroll through beautiful Wilson Park and enjoy this juried fine arts and crafts festival featuring artists from across the country. Great food and art activities for children make this fun event for the whole family.
Location : Wilson Park, downtown Florence
Contact : 256-760-6379 or www.artsalivealabama.com
Dragon Boat Regatta
Saturday, May 19, 2012
8:00 am – until
Old Trace Park
Ridgeland, MS
The sport of dragon boating is over 2000 years old with its origins steeped in tradition. The pageantry, the colors, the mechanics of dragon boating are educational and present a view into the past.
Dragon boat racing is the world’s fastest growing water sport. It combines tradition with modern day teamwork, enthusiasm and strategy. It is currently estimated that nearly 50 million people participate annually in dragon boat competitions world-wide. The Majority race in China and the Far-East, with over 150,000 estimated participants in Europe; 50,000 in North American and 20,000 in Australia.
The Madison County Chamber is bringing all of this excitement to the Ross Barnett Reservoir at Old Trace Park on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Teams of 20 will work together in the brightly colored dragon boats to make it to the finish line. For more information or to sign up for your own boat visit www.madisoncountychamber.com
