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Bluegrass @ Pecan Grove- October 17, 2015

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Amber

We are in the mist of planning for??a blue grass festival.?? You all know how this works: stage, musicians,??music…. food!?? Make your plans now to attend what will hopefully be the 1st annual Pecan Grove Blue Grass Festival.

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2015 SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL- Clarksdale, MS

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Amber

2015 SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL EVENTS & EXHIBITS AT DELTA BLUES MUSEUM FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? DELTA BLUES MUSEUM BAND PERFORMANCE?? Award-winning student band opens the 2015 Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival.?? On the Delta … Continue reading →

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FREE EVENT: 2014 Lakeport Legacies Schedule

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Amber

Lakeport Legacies is a monthly history talk held on one of the last Thursdays in the spring and summer months. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and conversation at 5:30 pm ?? Program at 6:00 pm … Continue reading →

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FREE International Music Performance in Lake Village May 6

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Amber

Free Concert May 6, 6:30pm The City of Lake Village is pleased to announce that the IBLA Grand Prize Winners will be performing at the Lakeside High School Auditorium, 366 Hwy 82 W.?? These winners of the international contest will … Continue reading →

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Delta Storytelling Festival April 26, 2014

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Amber

  About The second annual Delta Storytelling Festival is set for April 26, 2014.?? Mark your calendars for a great day for the whole family. Description The second annual Delta Storytelling Festival, founded as a celebration of the literary heritage … Continue reading →

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A look at japanese internment camps

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Amber

??CBS Sunday Morning, ??8-9:30am, piece featuring George Takei in Rohwer will air this Sunday, August 4th.?????? When visiting the area be sure to check out the New WWII Japanese American Internment Museum, McGehee, Arkansas

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Bird Watching in the Region

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Amber

Learn more about the Bayou Bartholomew Alliance at Arkansas.gov/bba. There???s also an informative documentary about this body of water on the AETN website at aetn.org/programs/bayoubartholomew?? OR want get some exercise? Layher suggests the Dr. Curtis Merrell Access for those interested … Continue reading →

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History Written in Stone: Recording the Cemeteries of Southeast Arkansas

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Amber

May 30 5:30 pm – Lakeport Plantation presents Lakeport Legacies with LaRhonda Mangrum – History Written in Stone: Recording the Cemeteries of Southeast Arkansas?? LaRhonda Mangrum will discuss her work documenting cemeteries in?? SE AR for the Arkansas Gravestones Project. … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Welcome Center Visit

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Amber

From: Martin Reese Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:31 PM To: Tiffany Knox Subject: Community stuff. Martin was asked to come and tour the ???Turn On In??? RV Park across from the welcome center. They have renovated several historic farm … Continue reading →

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BB King Museum

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Amber

. Inspire Hope, Creativity and Greatness From the cotton fields, street corners and juke joints of the Mississippi Delta came a new kind of music ??? the blues. Considered by many to be the only truly indigenous American music, this … Continue reading →

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