The Doobie Brothers live, Emmett Till tours, arts festival, more top Jackson weekend events
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The Two Mississippi Museums will offer a private screening of the recent motion picture "Till" and an opportunity for attendees to interact with members of the Till family, special guests and next generation of youth leaders.
Unfortunately no more free tickets are available for the free screening of the 2022 movie that tells the story of Emmett Till, a young Black boy who was killed by two white men while visiting rural Mississippi in 1954. His killing helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.
The museums also will feature guided tours of important sites and landmarks associated with Emmett Till's life and death, including the courthouse where his murderers were acquitted and the site where his body was found. The tours promise to shed light on the ongoing struggle for racial justice and to inspire visitors to become advocates for change in their own communities.
Another option for this weekend is live music from The Doobie Brothers, who will be kicking off their 50th Anniversary tour Saturday at the Brandon Amphitheater.
Check out other weekend entertainment options in the Jackson area for more details on those events and more below.
Emmett Till 68th Anniversary Commemoration Weekend
Two Mississippi Museums presents a private screening and tours of the life of Emmett Till at the Two Mississippi Museums for the Emmett Till 68th Anniversary Commemoration Weekend. Unfortunately the movie screening tickets are sold out but Till Trail of Tears Tour Bus Seats are available from $7.50 per seat to $35 per seat.
When: Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 27
Where: Two Mississippi Museums 222 North State St., Jackson
Admission: Unfortunately, no more free movie screening tickets are available as of Thursday morning. Till Trail of Tears Tour Bus Seats are available from $7.50 per seat to $35 per seat here: Bhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/emmett-till-68th-anniversary-commemoration-weekend-tickets-649806146677.
Time: Movie Screening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday.
Red Brick Roads Music Arts Festival
Red Brick Roads arts and music festival is this weekend in Clinton, featuring music, food, a kids area and more.
When: Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26
Where: Old Towne Clinton, 102 W Leake St., Clinton
Admission: Purchase tickets at unation.com
Time: 6 p.m.
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The Doobie Brothers in concert
"Whoa, oh, listen to the music," as the Doobie Brothers kick off their 50th Anniversary tour at the Brandon Amphitheater Saturday night.
When: Saturday, Aug. 26
Where: Brandon Amphitheater, 8190 Rockway (off Boyce Thompson Dr.), Brandon
Admission: Purchase tickets at Axe.com
Time: 8 p.m.
Candle Making Summer Soirée
Learn how to make a luxury candles, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, fun games and cocktails Saturday afternoon at The Stellar Venue in Ridgeland.
When: Saturday, Aug. 26
Where: The Stellar Venue 731 S Pear Orchard Rd #28, Ridgeland
Admission: $65 for one, $110 for two
Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Shaggy's Rez Fest Concert Series
Shaggy's on the Rez hosts musicians every weekend as part of the Shaggy's Rez Fest Concert Series. Located on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, Shaggy's sets the tone by offering an atmosphere overlooking the water while you enjoy food, drinks and live music from Hunter and the Gators.
When: Friday, Aug. 25
Where: Shaggy's on the Rez, 1733 Spillway Road, Brandon
Admission: Open to public
Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Black Jacket Symphony
The Black Jacket Symphony will recreate the Eagles' iconic album "Hotel California" Friday night live at The Thalia Mara Hall.
When: Friday, Aug. 25
Where: Thalia Mara Hall, 255 East Pascagoula St., Jackson
Admission: $25
Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Weekend events in Jackson MS emmett till, doobie brothers, brandon
