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PRESS CONTACT:
Robbie Watson 917-547-8579
What: THIRD ANNUAL OLD SCHOOL ARTS FESTIVAL
Where: Carthage Old Elementary School, 500 North Van Buren, Carthage, MS 39051
When: Friday, August 21st
7:00 - 9:00 PM: Art Show and Film
Screening of "The Blind Side" ($0)
Saturday August 22nd:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: OutdoorStage
Kid's Zone Indoor Art Show ($0)
7:00 - 9:00 PM: "Johnny Cash
Returns" Tribute Concert ($10)
On Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd, 2015, Carthage Main Street and the Leake County Foundation will unite with artists from multiple Mississippi regions, walks of life, age ranges, and arts disciplines to present the 3rd Annual Old School Arts Festival at the Old Carthage Elementary School. "The festival, having grown exponentially, is abuzz with many new and exciting prospects. There will be something for every age range to enjoy, including a Kid's Zone and family-friendly activities throughout the day on Saturday. And entry to the festival is free of charge," says Russell Baty, Carthage Main Street Manager.
The Festival doors will open on Friday evening at 6PM with an Art Show and a complimentary screening of Academy Award winning "The Blind Side."
The following day, beginning at 9AM Saturday, The Old School Arts Festival will launch a complimentary tapestry of events including visual artists' booths featuring oil paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, photography. Nationally recognized culinary artist Kashia Zollicoffer will be live demonstrating lunchtime recipes. Musical artists from a wide spectrum of genres including Southern Gospel, R & B, Bluegrass, Contemporary Christian and beyond will be performing throughout the day. There will also be a $500 Dollar Cash Giveaway during the festival.
The festival will culminate on Saturday evening with "Johnny Cash Returns," an interactive tribute to the late Johnny and June Carter Cash. The cost for this show is $10 per person, and all proceeds from the festival will support the renovation efforts for the Carthage Old School. Tickets are on sale now. For more information about the festival, contact Russell Baty at 601-267-6764, or visit Facebook.com/OldSchoolArtsFestival
The Leake County Foundation was established to improve the quality of health care provided Leake County; to advance the quality of public education; to support the redevelopment of and combat deterioration of the downtown areas of municipalities in Leake County; to support and encourage the performing arts, visual arts and public recreation; to promote the availability of improved housing; and to support efforts to beautify Leake County.
Carthage Main Street is a part of Mississippi Main Street, an economic development program based on historic preservation. The Mission of Mississippi Main Street is to provide visionary leadership, guidance and counsel to Mississippi Main Street communities through organization, promotion, design and economic development to make our cities and towns better places to work, live and play.