Classics in the Courtyard kicked off Friday

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation kicked off its 13th annual Classics in the Courtyard music series Friday with a performance by Lee H. Abraham & the Boone Brothers, and lunch provided by Billy’s Italian Restaurant.

Classics in the Courtyard offers a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music. Local entertainers and local restaurants provide the music and lunch on Fridays from noon until 1 p.m. through Nov. 6 in the courtyard at 1302 Adams St.

Musical entertainment is sponsored by a generous grant from Entergy Mississippi. The entertainment is provided for free and lunch can be purchased for $10 per person. Reservations are required for lunch and must be made by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event.

For more information or to register, call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center business office at 601-631-2997, email info@southernculture.org. Also, visit the SCHF Facebook page or website.

SCHF will be following all COVID-19 regulations, orders and guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and our local government. Space will be limited.

Future events in the series are:

Friday, Oct. 23 – Americana, Folk, Roots and Rock
Performed by Blackwater Trio
Lunch provided by Goldie’s Express

Friday, Oct. 30 – Rock, Country, Blues and Pop
Performed by Keys versus Strings
Lunch TBD

Friday, Nov. 6 – Classic Rock and Country
Performed by The Ballard Journeay Show
Lunch provided by The Anthony