The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) is preparing to present the 17^th Annual Classics in the Courtyard.

The event offers a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music and lunch on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. beginning Oct. 18 and concluding Nov 8. The musical entertainment is sponsored in part by a grant from Entergy Mississippi. The entertainment is provided for free and lunch can be purchased for $15 per person or $12 for SCHF Members. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event.

The program also supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, and in part, from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and the generous support of SCHF individual and corporate members, the City of Vicksburg, and various appropriations.

The schedule of entertainment and lunch providers are listed below:

Friday, Oct. 18

Music performed by Lee H. Abraham & The Brotherhood Band

Lunch provided by Goldie’s Express

Friday, Oct. 25

Music performed by Howl & The Big Bad Wolves

Lunch provided by Tommy’s BBQ

Friday, Nov. 1

Music performed by Alter Ego

Lunch provided by The Tomato Place

Friday, Nov. 8 

Music performed by Blackwater Trio

Lunch provided by Billy’s Italian Restaurant

For more information or to make a reservation, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, Eventbrite.com, or email info@southernculture.org.