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SUMMARY:Pops 1: Star Wars
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales open! 2025/26 concerts on sale now! Use the button below to purchase tickets online. For assistance with ticket purchases\, contact MSO Patron Services by phone (601-414-6005) or email. \n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nStar Wars \nepic sound + galactic fun  \nMay the Force be with you as MSO covers nearly the entire Star Wars saga across the span of a single evening – truly an Olympic-level effort – with top selections from almost every film\, plus Rogue One to boot. Cosplay enthusiasts should feel free to fly their fan flag\, and come in costume as their favorite characters. It’s fun for all\, sweeping you down a memory lane of movie music magic.  \nThis performance is being recorded by Mississippi Public Broadcasting for future airing on MPB’s radio network. \nFor more details\, expand toggles below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nMSO’s Pops Concert Series presented by: \n \nConcert sponsored by: \n \nRecording & broadcast by: \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcert Program\n\n\n\nJohn Williams \nEpisode One: The Phantom Menace – Main Title – Duel of the Fates – Anakin’s Theme \nEpisode Two: Attack of the Clones – Across the Stars (Anakin/Padme Love Theme) \nEpisode Three: Revenge of the Sith – Battle of the Heroes \nEpisode Four: Star Wars (A New Hope) – Main Title – Princess Leia’s Theme and Luke’s Theme – Here They Come – Cantina Band \nRogue One – Jyn Erso & Hope Suite \nEpisode Five: The Empire Strikes Back – The Imperial March – Yoda’s Theme \nEpisode Six: Return of the Jedi – Parade of the Ewoks \nEpisode Seven: The Force Awakens – Rey’s Theme – March of the Resistance – The Jedi Steps \nEpisode Eight: The Last Jedi – The Rebellion is Reborn – Throne Room/End Credits  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nTickets are sold online using the “Purchase Tickets” button.  \nReserved-seat tickets for the “Star Wars” concert are $43 and up for adults\, available in advance: online at msorchestra.com or in-person at Ardenland in Duling Hall. For student discount use “StarStudent” code. For patron services call 601-414-6005 or email. \nPresent your ticket with QR code on mobile device or printout. \n6:30 pm – Venue Box Office opens \n7:00 pm – Venue doors open \n7:30 pm – Concert begins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue & Parking Information\n\n\n\nThe Venue: Thalia Mara Hall\, 255 E Pascagoula St\, Jackson\, MS 39201 \nParking: City Centre Parking Garage & convenient street parking
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LOCATION:Thalia Mara Hall\, 255 East Pascagoula Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pops Series
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SUMMARY:Pops 3: Pepsi Pops
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nMSO’s Pops Concert series is sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. \n\nMSO’s Pepsi Pops Concert series is presented by Pepsi & Brown Bottling Group. \n \n\n\nPepsi Pops \nBlast in the park  \nNEW DATE: Friday\, May 16\, 7:30 pm\, Old Trace Park. Tickets and parking passes will be honored for the new date. \nAgainst the backdrop of a balmy sunset\, a starry night sky and the gentle waves of the Rez\, MSO treats listeners young\, old and in-between to a lineup of favorites from stage\, screen and the top of the charts. Bring the kids\, bring the parents\, bring a date\, bring some friends\, bring a picnic if you like — this outdoor charmer fits all. Count on the always-splendid fireworks at the end to unite the crowd with a feel-good exclamation point! \nSCHEDULE:\n5:30 p.m. – Gates open\n6:30 p.m. – David Keary + Friends\n7:30 p.m. – MSO concert\nFireworks Finale \nWELCOME: Chairs\, blankets\, and picnics\nNOT WELCOME: Glass\, alcohol\, and tents \nExpand toggles below for details.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nTickets are sold online using the “Buy Tickets” button.\nAdvance tickets ($15). Tickets ($20) are also be available at the gate. Cash and Cards are accepted. Present your ticket on a mobile device or print it. The QR code must be present. \nFor assistance with ticket purchases contact MSO Patron Services by phone or email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nEVENT & MEDIA SPONSORS:\n \n \n  \n \n  \n \n \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Concert Entertainment\n\n\n\nBeginning at 6:30 p.m.\nDavid Keary + Friends \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking Info + Entry Gates\n\n\n\nParking in the lot to the west of the park is free. \nVIP Parking Pass $35\nPermits parking in the lot closest to the green space and is accessible through the gate located on Post Road. \nPurchase VIP Parking Passes In-Advance or At Post Road Entry Gate\nParking Passes may be requested in advance (with MSO Patron Services by phone or email). Passes will be mailed by USPS. No pre-paid parking passes will be sold/mailed event week. VIP Entry Gate parking pass purchases permitted while space permits. Cash and cards accepted. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood + Drink\n\n\n\nFood Trucks will be on site. \nFood vendors include Pig & Pint and Poppy Pies.\nDessert vendors include Mo’ Betta Dessert Bar and Street Dough. \nWELCOME:\nChairs\, blankets\, and picnics  \nNOT WELCOME:\nGlass\, alcohol\, umbrellas and tents
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LOCATION:Old Trace Park at the Rez\, 422 Post Road\, Ridgeland\, MS\, 39157\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pops 2: Wonder of John Williams
DESCRIPTION:Wonder of John Williams\nMovie music of our lives \nJohn Williams’ sweeping breadth of music has become the soundtrack of our moviegoing lives. Going far beyond his Star Wars universe\, MSO spins a golden evening of sci-fi\, fantasy\, and movie themes — E.T.\, Harry Potter\, Jurassic Park\, Superman\, Raiders of the Lost Ark and more — that activate imaginations and invite cosplay fun. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\nGiven the prolonged closure of Thalia Mara Hall\, this concert will be held at\nChrist United Church\n6000 Old Canton Rd\nJackson\, MS 39211 \nTickets are now available as general admission seating.\nA box office at the venue will also open at 6:30PM concert night.\nMore details below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking Information\n\n\n\nParking is available on BOTH the north and south entrances to Christ United. Doors at both entrances will be open for patrons to enter. 6:30PM Christ United Doors Open 7:00 PM Auditorium Doors Open Click image to enlarge map in new window. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Musicians\n\n\n\nVince Massimino\, violin\nVince Massimino Interim MSO Concertmaster Vince Massimino is a native of Annapolis\, Maryland\, where he studied violin privately and achieved such honors as solo appearances with the Annapolis and Baltimore Symphonies. He earned a Bachelor of Music from North Texas State and studied at the University of Maryland. Vince performs with orchestras and opera companies across the Southeast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Details\n\n\n\nTickets are sold online using the “Buy Tickets” button. Present your ticket on a mobile device or print it to enter Christ United.\n6:30pm  Box Office opens at the venue\n7:00pm  Venue doors open. \nSeason Ticket Holders\, Conductor’s Circle\, Connoisseur\, and Loge seating assigned to Thalia Mara Hall will enjoy reserve seating at this concert.\nSee an usher for assistance. \nFor assistance with ticket purchases through Thursday\, Feb 20\, contact MSO Patron Services by phone or email. \n\n\n\n\n\nMSO’s Pops Concert series is sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. \n \nThis concert is sponsored by
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LOCATION:Christ United Jackson\, 6000 Old Canton Rd\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211-6494\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pops 1: Jacktown Sons
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets\n\nContact MSO Patron Services now to purchase season tickets. Single ticket sales open August 15. \n\n\n\n\n\nJacktown Sons \nSoulful stirrings of timeless R&B \nMSO and an award-winning Jackson-based quartet launch an exciting new collaboration\, amplifying the riches of soul\, gospel Motown and R&B with orchestral oomph. Temptations-like steps\, old-school harmonies\, ‘60s gold and ‘70s savvy put JackTown Sons on a fast and flashy track to deliver throwback faves like you’ve never heard them before! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMSO’s Pops Concert series is sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. \n \n  \nThis concert is sponsored by \n \nThis concert’s feature artists sponsored by \nFrascogna Law Group\, PLLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Musicians\n\n\n\nJackTown Sons\, band & singers\nJackTown Sons Formerly known as Compozitionz\, the JackTown Sons band and singers earned their performing chops playing with music icons Michael Bolton\, Grace Bumbry\, Cassandra Wilson\, Peabo Bryson\, Ronald Isley\, and an array of artists across Europe. Fusing rhythm and blues\, gospel\, jazz and classical music with infectious energy\, choreography\, and the sound of their Mississippi roots\, the group has redefined tribute band with songs like “I Heard It Through the Grapevine\,” “Can’t Get Next to You\,” “Land of 1000 Dances\,” and “Tracks of My Tears.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nTickets are sold online using the “Buy Tickets” button.\nPresent your ticket on a mobile device or print it.\nFor assistance with ticket purchases contact MSO Patron Services by phone or email. \n6:30pm\nBox Office opens at the venue.\n7:00pm\nVenue doors open. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking Information\n\n\n\nEnter Jackson Academy off of Ridgewood Road at the main entrance with a campus gate. Parking will be directly in front of you past the gate\, the performing arts center will be immediately on your right situated in the northwest corner of campus.
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LOCATION:Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center\, 4908 Ridgewood Road\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211\, United States
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