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Mississippi
Mississippi’s Cultural Milieu
By MARLENE GOLDMAN
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A state that spawned the likes of B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf and Elvis is not surprisingly well known for its musical heritage. But Mississippi is also a hub for visual and performing arts, literature and other cultural pursuits ranging from the Magnolia Independent Film Festival to the USA International Ballet Competition. Mississippi also brims with group-friendly venues for arts, culture and history. Following are 10 great cultural spots throughout the state.
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1. MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART, JACKSON
www.msmuseumart.org
At the center of the state’s arts scene, Jackson’s Mississippi Museum of Art features an extensive collection of more than 3,000 works, including the world’s largest collection by and relating to Mississippians and their heritage.
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Drive-To Meetings
Trends, tips and temptations
By ZACHARY CHOUTEAU
There’s no doubt the allure of ‘drive-to’ destinations is strong, particularly in a challenging economy beset by high flying costs—and with today’s airport hassles that have some fliers more averse than ever to stepping onboard a plane.
But what’s up with some of today’s top drive-to destinations? What kind of business are they seeing, and what’s ‘driving’ it their way?
Meetings Focus checked in with lodgings and destinations around the country to get the scoop; here’s the ‘Drive-To’ low-down, from Muskogee to Marco Island.
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Food and Beverage – Event Checklist
By ARLENE SHEFF
Questions to ask when qualifying the caterer:
- Are you a full-time caterer? What type of experience, background and education do you have? How long have you been in business? Who owns the company? What is your specialty?
- Can you provide custom menus for my group?
- Do you have a liquor license? Is there a corkage fee if we provide some/all of the liquor?
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