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9:58 am Thursday, March 15, 2001

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By Staff
Check out these upcoming events
Friday- Sunday Great American Civil War Exhibition at Bonita Lakes Mall. For show times, call 693-3433.
Saturday 4-H National Barrel Horse Association Barrel Race at the Lauderdale County Agri-Center. For information, call 482-8498.
March 16-18 Monster Truck Show at Lauderdale County Agri-Center. For information, call 482-8498.
March 16 The Bible Echoes will perform at the Hamasa Temple Shrine Theater. For information, call 693-1361.
March 23-25 The Sandy Ridge Bluegrass Camp and Jam will be held at Sandy Ridge Park. For information, call 693-2996 or 482-0421.
March 24 The Miss Hospitality program will be held at Merrehope. For information, call the Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau at 482-8001. The application deadline is March 7.
March 31 Queen City Speedway presents the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Race. For information, call 485-0201.
Philadelphia:
Tickets may be purchased at the Silver Star box office by calling (800) 557-0711. All tickets are non-refundable. Must be 21 years or older to attend. The Silver Star Conference Center is a non-smoking facility.
April 21, Wynonna, 8 p.m., tickets on sale, March 21
Tunica:
To charge by phone, call (601) 355-5252 in Jackson; or (228) 385-2600 in Biloxi. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketmaster Online at www.ticketmaster.com
All events are held in Tunica:
March 18, Target Stars on Ice, DeSoto Civic Center, $55, $40, $30
New Orleans
Tickets may be purchased at all Ticketmaster centers, through Ticketmaster Online at www.ticketmaster.com.
March 17, Papa Roach, tickets on sale Feb. 23.
April 7, George Strait, tickets on sale Feb. 17.
Memphis:
March 28-April 21, Phantom of the Opera, times vary, Orpheum Theatre, prices vary

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