Your guide to what’s happening in the South — from concerts and festivals to college celebrations, cultural gatherings, and local experiences that bring communities together.
Events
Discover events that celebrate Southern culture, community, and creativity. From family-friendly activities to music, arts, and college pride, there’s always something happening to connect, inspire, and entertain.
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Jackson State University alum and award-winning journalist DeMarco Morgan will serve as grand marshal for the 2025 JSU Homecoming Parade on Oct. 11. Morgan, a former ABC News anchor, has covered major national events and remains deeply connected to his alma mater. The parade kicks off at 8 a.m., with street closures starting at 3…
https://southernlaced.com/2025/09/04/featured-event-hold-the-line-volume-iii-ode-to-the-black-woman/
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Jackson State University kicks off “THEE Premiere” homecoming celebration with JSU Day at the Fair at the 166th Mississippi State Fair. Students, alumni, and fans are invited for an afternoon of food, games, and Tiger pride on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
https://southernlaced.com/2025/09/04/featured-event-hold-the-line-volume-iii-ode-to-the-black-woman/
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The Otis Redding Foundation will host the 4th Annual King of Soul Music Festival in Macon, Georgia, September 12–13, 2025. The two-day celebration kicks off with “An Evening of Respect” at the Macon City Auditorium, honoring Jon Platt, The Peyton Anderson Foundation, and the late Josh Rogers, with performances by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band…
https://southernlaced.com/2025/09/04/featured-event-hold-the-line-volume-iii-ode-to-the-black-woman/
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GRAMMY®-winning musician and cultural ambassador Trombone Shorty will be honored with the seventh annual Crossroads of American Music Award at GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi’s 2025 Gala on Thursday, Oct. 30, in Cleveland, Mississippi. Presented by Quality Steel Corporation, the gala will feature live music, a reception, dinner, auctions, and the presentation of the 2025 L.U.C.Y. Award.…
https://southernlaced.com/2025/09/04/featured-event-hold-the-line-volume-iii-ode-to-the-black-woman/
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Erykah Badu celebrates 25 years of her groundbreaking album Mama’s Gun with “The Return of Automatic Slim Tour,” spanning North America and Europe from October to December 2025.
https://southernlaced.com/2025/09/04/featured-event-hold-the-line-volume-iii-ode-to-the-black-woman/
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PATH Museum presents Hold the Line, Volume III: Ode to the Black Woman, curated by Ralph ‘rEN’ Dillard and Brian Hebert. This exhibition features 50 Black male artists honoring the power, beauty, and resilience of Black women.
https://southernlaced.com/2025/09/04/featured-event-hold-the-line-volume-iii-ode-to-the-black-woman/