Events
Miss Firecracker: ‘Mississippi Made Movies’ this Friday at SCHC
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VICKSBURG, Miss. — The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) will continue its “Mississippi Made Movies” series with a screening of the 1989 comedy-drama Miss Firecracker on Friday, Feb 7, in the SCHC Auditorium.
Cocktail hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the movie at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy a cash bar and participate in a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 per person and available in advance on Eventbrite.com or at the door.
Miss Firecracker, written by Beth Henley and starring Holly Hunter, tells the story of Carnelle Scott, a spirited young woman in Yazoo City, Mississippi, who enters a local beauty pageant in hopes of redeeming her reputation and earning the respect of her community. The film, with its humor and heartwarming message, celebrates resilience and Southern culture.
For more information on this event or other SCHF programs, contact the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Editor’s Note: This event was originally scheduled for Jan 10.
