Mark your calenders for upcoming local events beginning today.

Local offerings include:

The Westside Theatre Foundation

The group has scheduled productions in the Coral Room at the Vicksburg Hotel, 801 Clay St. For more information, call 601-636-8313, 601-618-9349, online at www.westsidetheatrefoundation.com. or visit Westside on Facebook.

The schedule:

• Today, Friday, Saturday and Sept. 16 — 7:30 p.m., “The Producers,” a Mel Brooks musical comedy; $12.

• Oct. 25, 26, 27 beginning at 8 p.m. and Oct. 31 at midnight — “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”; $12; participants are encouraged to wear costumes and $100 prize will be awarded for best-dressed; no one under 17 allowed.

Angela Fordice Jordan book signing

Lorelei Books, 1103 Washington St., has scheduled a book-signing at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Former resident, Angela Fordice Jordan will be signing her book, “We End in Joy: Memoirs of a First Daughter,” about her parents Gov. Kirk and Pat Fordice. For more information call 601-634-8624, visit the store online at www.loreleibooks.com or on Facebook.

Vicksburg’s Got the Blues

The Heritage Music Series, sponsored by Ameristar Casino and the Vicksburg Blues Society, will feature blues artists from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at the casino, 4116 Washington St., during the months of September and October. For more information, call 601-638-1000, 866-667-3386 or visit www.ameristar.com/vicksburg.

The schedule:

• Thursday — Sounds Unlimited.

• Sept 20 and Oct. 4 — King Edward

• Sept 27 — Stevie J

• Oct 11 — Chris Gill

• Oct 18 — Grady Champion

• Oct 25 — Eddie Cotton

Hobbs Freeman Tablescapes exhibit

The Vicksburg Art Association, 1204 Main St., has scheduled a Tablescapes Exhibit from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 23, and it will be on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 26. The free exhibit is part of the Hobbs Freeman Arts and Nature Celebration. For more information, call 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.

Other events:

• Oct. 20 — 7 p.m., reception for fall art show; runs through Oct. 24.

• Oct. 23 — 11:30 a.m., brown bag lunch and gallery talk.

Gardening series

The Mississippi State University Warren County Extension Office has planned a first Tuesday free gardening series at noon Oct. 2 and Nov. 6 at the extension office, 1100 C Grove St.

For more information, call 601-636-5442 or email warren@ext.msstate.edu.

Other events:

• Oct. 17 and 18 — 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; “Microsoft Publisher”; $20 registration required.

• Nov. 14 and 15 — 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; “file and folder Management;” $20 registration required.

Downtown Fall Festival

The 18th annual Vicksburg Main Street event will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at Riverstage Plaza, 1300 Washington St., with a free concert. Festivities will resume at 10 a.m. Oct. 6 and include sidewalk sales, children’s activities, exhibitions and music. For more information, visit www.downtownvicksburg.org or vicksburg Main Street’s Facebook page.

Other events:

Oct. 27 — 10 a.m. Downtown Vicksburg Halloween Treats on the Streets and Costume Contest.

Bricks and Spokes

The Vicksburg Main Street Program will host the third annual bicycle ride beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 6. The ride will feature 10-mile, 30-mile, and 50-mile routes with stops for drinks and snacks.

Registration is $35 and is open to all skill levels. Register at www.racesonline.com or by calling 601-634-4527.

Old Court House Flea Market

The 29th annual event at the Old Court House Museum, 1008 Cherry St., will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 6. Admission is free.

Vendors selling arts and crafts, collectibles, plants, antiques and food will be set up on the square at street level around the Old Court House. For more information, call 601-636-0741 or visit societyhistorica@bellsouth.net.

Salvation Army Soup and Sandwich

The 33rd annual Salvation Army Soup and Sandwich Luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crawford Street United Methodist Church’s Wesley Hall.

The event will feature a silent auction and bake sale. Tickets are $8 in advance only. Call 601-636-2573.

Shopping Extravaganza

The Outlets at Vicksburg will host its fifth annual Shopping Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased before the event that includes discounts, raffles, giveaways, live entertainment, a wine-tasting, spa treatments and a buffet style lunch. Call 601-636-7434 or visit the outlets on Facebook.

Over the River Run

The 24th annual 5-mile run and walk will kick off at 8 a.m. Oct. 13 at the old U.S. 80 bridge over the Mississippi River.

The event will also include a 1-mile fun run. Fees are $25 for individuals, $15 for children 10 and under, $55 for families of five and $75 for corporate or civic teams of three to five members. A $5 late fee will be charged after Oct. 1. Call 601-631-2997 or visit SCHF on Facebook.

Classics in the Courtyard

The fifth annual event at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center will kick off Oct. 19 and will run from noon to 1 p.m. for four Fridays.

Lunch will be provided by local restaurants for $9, and reservations are required by 5 p.m Thursdays. Each week will feature a different type of music. Call 601-631-2997 visit the SCHF Facebook page.

The schedule:

• Oct. 19 — Patrick Smith and Company; classic blues, pop; Palmertree’s Catering. Sisters Cafe.

• Oct. 26 — Maria Signa and Jim Robinson, classic, pop and country favorites; Martin’s at Midtown.

• Nov. 2 — Lee H. Abraham and the Boone Brothers; classic pop, rock and originals; Goldie’s Express.

• Nov. 9 — Owen Brothers Band; classic pop, rock and blues; ; ROCA Restaurant.

Other SCHF events include:

• Today — 5 to 6 p.m Ballroom dance lessons; “The Hustle” $10; instructor, James Frechette.

• Monday and Sept. 17 ­— 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hip-Hop dance lessons; $5 for members, $7 for nonmembers; instructor, Brianne.

• Wednesday — 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. personal and professional workshops; to register, visit www.executioniseverything.com or the SCHC website; for more information, call 601-946-0993.

• Sept. 19 — 3 to 6 p.m. book signing and lecture; Dr. Stuart Towns, author of “Enduring Legacy: The Rhetoric and ritual of the Lost Cause.”

• Oct. 10 — 7:30 p.m. New York City Slickers bluegrass concert; $5.

• Oct. 18 — 5:30 to 8 p.m. Lebanese Cooking with Lana; $30 members, $35 nonmembers; learn how to prepare kibbee and tabouli.

• Oct. 23 — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sweets and Treats; $30 members, $35 nonmembers; learn how to bake and prepare cool and spooky sweets and treats for the holidays.

• Oct. 30 — 7 p.m. Halloween Spooktacular concert, in partnership with the Vicksburg Orchestral Society; free; costume contest for kids and adults.

• Nov. 3 — Hobbs Freeman Arts and Nature Festival; one-day festival includes artists, bands, storytellers lectures and an outdoor movie.

Spooky Pooch

The Outlets at Vicksburg will host the Spooky Pooch contest Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.; dress-up-your-pet contest; categories include most creative, best owner/pet duo, spookiest and silliest; proceeds benefit Paws Rescue.

Haunted Vicksburg Ghost Tours

Tours will run Fridays through Sundays during the month of October. The cost is $35 and limited to 14. Call 601-618-6031 or visit the tour online at www.hauntedvicksburg.com or on Facebook.

River Region Women’s Health Expo

This event will include a luncheon, vendors and a fashion show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Mulberry St. Tickets are limited and cost $20. For more information, call 601-883-6916 or 601-883-5217.

Vicksburg Theatre Guild

The group has scheduled two shows at the Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Blvd. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for 55 and older, $7 for students and $5 for under 12. Call 601-636-0471 or visit www.vicksburgtheatreguild.com for more information. Tickets available at The Cricket Box, Paper Plus and on the web site.

Shows include:

Dixie Swim Club

• Oct 12-13 and Oct. 19-20 at 7:30 p.m.

• Oct. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.

Miracle on 34th Street

• Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m.

• Dec. 2 and 9 at 2 p.m

Mississippi State Fair

The 153rd annual Mississippi State Fair will run Oct. 3-14 at the Mississippi Fairgrounds in Jackson.

The fair will feature agricultural shows, children’s activities, special attractions, contests, food, rides and more.

Musical acts this year will include Hinder, Don Felder Loretta Lynn, Chubby Checker and En Vogue.

Call 601-353-0603 or visit www. mdac.state.ms.us.

Bike MS: Bike to the Battlefield

This ride from Clinton to Vicksburg Oct. 6-7 will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Riders will start pedaling at the Clinton Baptist Healthplex and stop at Vicksburg Hampton Inn and Suites. Routes are 35, 75, and 150 miles. For more information call 601-856-5831 or visit www.bikems.org.

150th Anniversary: The Vicksburg Campaign

The re-enactment of several military actions of the Vicksburg Campaign is planned from Oct. 19-21. For a complete schedule of events visit info@friendsofraymond.org.

Area High School Homecomings

St. Aloysius High School — Parade is Oct. 4 at 5 p.m., game against Resurrection Catholic is Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Porters Chapel Academy — Game against Sylva Bay Academy is Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., parade is before the game.

Warren Central High School — Parade is Oct. 18 at 4 p.m., game against Clinton is Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Vicksburg High School — Parade is Oct. 18 at 4 p.m., game against Murrah is Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Veterans Day

Events will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 and kick off with a Freedom Run for all ages through historic downtown followed by the annual Veterans Day parade. Other events include lunch, a program by retired Col. Robert Crear, Uncle Sam’s Boot Camp for kids, a Military Through the Ages Display of period uniforms, equipment, vehicles and weapons, exhibits on display throughout the center featuring military and educational pieces and a patriotic concert finale by the Vicksburg area schools. For more information call 601-415-7540.

December Events

Dec. 1

9 a.m. -3 p.m. — Holly Days Arts and Crafts Fair

4 p.m. — KCS Santa Express.

5 p.m. — Downtown Christmas Parade of Lights.

Dec. 8

8 a.m. — Breakfast with Santa and Wrap it Up Gift Show.

7:30 p.m. — Confederate Christmas Ball.

Dec. 9-11

WVBG Caroling Contest — 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 31

8 p.m. — Dexter Allen New Year’s Eve Gala.