Mr. Pat Arinder will present a display of prehistoric American Indian replicas at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, July 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The display will contain examples of prehistoric American Indian stone tools, including knives, spears, bow and arrows, atlatls, grinding stones, and a bow drill. Mr. Arinder will be available to share information about the tools with visitors and the replicas will be available for hands on interpretation. Mr. Arinder has studied Early American and American Indian cultures for over 40 years, and has assembled a large collection of stone tools to lead living history programs. In addition to working with school groups, he has also shared his talents as a volunteer interpretive historian with the National Park Service at the Natchez Trace Parkway for the past thirteen years.

Book signing for "Historic Photos of Mississippi" by Anne McKee published by Turner Publishing out of Nashville, TN

The Hunt Family Fiddlers are an award-winning family of Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers that marvel audiences around the world. This family performs Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, serving up a unique blend with every show. They have release four albums, and were honored to perform for Queen Elizabeth during her 2007 visit to the United States.

Former New York City police officer, Daniel Rodriquez has experienced a meteoric rise to fame. He was one of his department's designated anthem singers on Sept. 11, 2001 when fate intervened-he rendered a capella performances of "God Bless America" and the National Anthem that proved far greater than a patriotic gesture. Ringing, heartfel and beautiful, his performance stirred the hearts of the entire nation.

Musical prodigy Rudolf Budginas debuted with the Lithuanian National Symphony at age nine, trained at Moscow Conservatory, and promptly rose to international fame performing solo concerts. After moving to the US in 1994, he discovered his true passion: giving classical music a broader audience appeal.

From the silver screen to the stage, Matt Davenport Productions Inc. presents a thrilling "red carpet" review of Hollywood's greatest music memories. A versatile cast of eleven sing, dance and recreate magical movie memories by Gene Kelly, Astair and Rogers, Julie Andrews, Donald O'Connor, Judy Garland and more. Our talented Music Director/accompanist serves as host, portraying varied Hollywood icons such as the Director, Producer, ticket-taker, stage hand and more to tell Hollywood's musical story.

In 1994, a legendary path was set in motion when Vancouver-born Bobby Bruce won a talent show with his incomparable impersonation of Neil Diamond. For fourteen years, Bruce has never looked back, playing for thousands of screaming fans throughout North America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia with his dead-on Diamond tribute.

The Cultural Alliance of Tupelo/Lee County
1800 W. Main St.
Tupelo, MS 38801
662-620-2500

The Cultural Alliance of Tupelo and Lee County is committed to preserving and cultivating the visual and performing arts for all to enjoy. Through museums, arts organizations, local government entities and citizen volunteers the arts community has dedicated itself to cultural excellence. Ensuring a high quality of life for citizens and fostering a sound appreciation of the arts is the goal of each group. The CATLC umbrellas 21 member organizations who work diligently to increase awareness and enjoyment of the arts and culture for all of our citizens and visitors.

PROJECTS

• Partners Public Art program
• American Wind Symphony
• (Wind on the Water)
• Kids Kulture Brochure
• City Hall Christmas Ornament Silent Auction
• Celebration of Cultures
• Cultural Resource Library Development
• Monthly Lecture Series

GOALS

1. Organize and publish a comprehensive cultural resource directory
2. Partner with the Link Centre for programming, renovation, and public art installation (statue, mural, etc.)
3. Sponsor a cultural arts scholarship to benefit educators and/or students in Lee County
4. Create an annual fund raising event
5. Establish a monthly cultural education speaker series (3rd Thursdays of each month)
6. Build a relationship with the Mississippi Arts Commission and participate in appropriate programs
7. Establish a CATLC Foundation as a means to accept donations

Cultural Alliance of Tupelo/Lee County Member Organizations

The Malco Theatre is a 10-screen stadium seating theatre. For local movie shows and times at the Malco Theatre located in the Tupelo Commons area click here.