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"Cast of Blues" is an exhibit at Delta State University.

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‘Cast of Blues,’ Cleveland, MS

by Cheré Coen | January 17, 2012

Artist Sharon McConnell used damp gauze and plaster to create 55 life cast replicas of the faces of blues musicians. The result is the “Cast of Blues,” three-dimensional facial images of the musicians, on exhibit in Ewing Hall of Delta State University in Cleveland, MS.

McConnell cast the sculpture directly from the face of the living musician, and assembled the 55 masks as one art piece. She worked on the “Cast of …


Willie Nelson performs at Gold Strike Casino Jan. 13, 2012.

Willie Nelson performs at Gold Strike Casino Jan. 13, 2012.

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Millennium Theatre Lineup 2012, Tunica, MS

Gold Strike Casino offers top name entertainment

by Cheré Coen | January 04, 2012

The Millennium Theatre at Gold Strike Casino in Tunica offers a lineup of top entertainment names in 2012, including the incomparable Willie Nelson, B.B. King and Loretta Lynn.

They are entertainment for the Millennium Theatre through June, 2012, is:

Willie Nelson, showtime 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 (ticket prices $79.95 and $89.95, plus tax).

B.B. King, showtime 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 …


Tunica Roadhosue Casino will ring in the New Year with live performances and fun.

Tunica Roadhosue Casino will ring in the New Year with live performances and fun.

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New Year’s Eve, Tunica, MS

Casinos offer wide variety of fun

by Cheré Coen | December 21, 2011

There’s so much going on New Year’s Eve in Tunica, whether it’s a quiet dinner for two or a rocking good time. Here is a listing of Tunica’s New Year’s Eve events:

Start the fun early at Horsehoe Casino Tunica with KC and the Sunshine Band Dec. 29 at Bluesville. The concert is free for Total Rewards card holders (free to join Total Rewards) with a canned food donation to …


Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art is a tribute to the blues.

Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art is a tribute to the blues.

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Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, Clarksdale, MS

A great blues store and so much more

by Cheré Coen | December 06, 2011

The first thing that catches your attention is the store’s exterior, with its music posters lining the glass, the welcoming bench out front, the “Downhome Christmas” sign and the store’s name on top. Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art, Inc. is one of the coolest places to visit in Clarksdale.

But wait until you walk inside. The inside is just as interesting, with rows of blues music, books on Mississippi and …


Miss Del's offers everything, from plants and antiques to food products and books.

Miss Del's offers everything, from plants and antiques to food products and books.

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Miss Del’s General Store, Clarksdale, MS

Gifts, plants, antiques—you name it, this place has it

by Cheré Coen | December 01, 2011

When we visited Clarksdale we were told we had to make time for Miss Del’s General Store on Delta Avenue. It wasn’t hard to find, with the endless flats of plants outside along the sidewalk and other interesting items to buy.

But that’s just the icing on this fabulous cake. Inside you’ll find a host of fun things to browse, from antiques and books to heavenly bath items. Miss Del’s carries Tisserand …


Pamela Hansbro is one of the performers at the Toys for Tots concert.

Pamela Hansbro is one of the performers at the Toys for Tots concert.

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Miracle in Mississippi Toys for Tots Concert, Tunica, MS

Concert to raise funds, collect toys

by Cheré Coen | November 21, 2011

Bring your toys to donate, but don’t forget your dancing shoes. A host of performers are coming together to raise money for the annual Tunica Toys for Tots!

The Miracle in Mississippi Toys for Tots concert will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at the River Palace Entertainment Center of Sam’s Town Casino in Tunica. Performers will be Pamela Hansbro (shown in photo), Trey Jewell,


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