I get so frustrated when I hear people say there is nothing to do. In the Metro Jackson area that…read morecould not be farther from the truth. Thalia Mara Hall underwent a major renovation last year and it has really paid off. There are so many quality performances booked for 2016 that you will surly find something to your liking. The renovations were much needed and I am pleased that we have this facility to attract the great events and performances we have. I hope that you treat yourself to some of the fun things Jackson has to offer.

Great theater, we saw Jersey Boys. We have several shows left to see. The theater has outsourced…read moreits season ticket service to some yahoo vendor, that's the only bad part. We bought tickets and were guaranteed in a certain section only to be given tickets in a completely different section on the far left. I'd recommend just buying your tickets on Ticketmaster and skip the crummy service the theater has outsourced and is receiving from their season ticket provider. I'd like to support the theater with season tickets but we will definitely skip next year if the theater continues to outsource to this vendor. The vendor they use is located in the Northeast and obviously doesn't realize that southerners expect honesty and courtesy nor do they realize Mississippi is the home of hospitality.

There's not a bad seat in the house and the lady at the box office is nice. They also have…read morediscounts for students.

I am thankful to have this community theatre in beautiful Belhaven. The architecture of the theatre…read moreis nothing amazing, but they have excellent performances and host talks from local professors. I have been here several times and always had a good time. During intermission, there is an opportunity to buy wine and beer.

We sent our daughter to the summer dance intensive and I can say it surpassed what we were hoping…read morefor. Centered on Christ and filled with passion to use this art form to make His name known, it helped our daughters to grow deeper in their faith which is primary, and also develop their dance skills from world class teachers.

Ballet Magnificat is an excellent training school for your ballerina. When we moved from SC to…read moreMississippi, we were worried about finding a good school to continue her training to become a professional. We found excellent training and forever friends at Ballet Mag. They have high expectations in their training and kind-hearted dancers. We also love being a part of the school's performance companies. It's aa great way for the girls to perform while sharing the gospel. I highly recommend Ballet Magnificat.

Best and oldest music festival in Mississippi - early may - professional singers perform rock ,…read moreBroadway and Opera Come visit :)

Living in Jackson, MS, you learn to live without certain things. Fact of the matter is, we just…read moredon't get the big-name concerts and performers here in lil' ole' Jackson. I've grown to accept it, but I think it's a damn shame because I bet tons of performers would love a chance to play at Duling Hall-- one of the coolest venues you can check out in the Southeast. Located inside an old, converted elementary school, Duling Hall is host to several different businesses, including the most popular concert venue in town. Also inside Duling, you'll find Saltine and Babalu (AMAZING food, you can check out my reviews of them!) and my favorite salon in town, Smoak. The concert venue is a really, really neat atmosphere. It's split into two sections, with one being a bit higher up than the other. The lower level is usually standing room during big concerts, while the upper area will often have tables and chairs. The upper area is where the bar is too! During some shows I've seen here, like the burlesque shows that come through occasionally. The stage is relatively low to the ground, so during shows like that, it's easy for the performers to interact with the audience which is super fun. As far as showmanship and technicalities, Duling does an amaaazing job with the concerts. The lights are always on point. The acoustics are fantastic. It's a very spacious venue with crazy high ceilings and some huge windows, so you won't feel too claustrophobic. Ardenland, a local entertainment company, handles all the bookings for Duling and they get some really high-quality, awesome acts here. Even if you've never heard of who's playing, it's always a fun time to head down to Duling and listen to some live music. The best part is that after the show, you're within super-close walking distance of some of Fondren's best bars (The Apothecary, Fondren Public, Caet) so the night can keep going and you can keep jamming!

went to see what was supposed to be 80's tribute band. Dad band, no 80's music at all. very…read moredisappointed. the venue needs some serious updating. seating was awful. I would have brought my lawn chair if I had known that it was so bad. won't be back for any other events

This is a historic theater located in the Historic Farish Street District. The Alamo is one of only…read morea few dual purpose theaters in the country. It has been around since 1942 and has played host to musical legends such as B.B. King, Nat King Cole and Dorothy Moore. It now operates as a Not-For-Profit theatre and is available for rent. The money gained from rentals is used to keep the theater going. It closed in 1983 and reopend in 1997 after a community restoration effort. The outside of the theater has a nostalgic look and you will see some of sidewalk plaques with the images of legends that performed there. I love the old school marquee that they have out front too. There is a decent amount of free street parking available within walking distance of the theater. The theater has recently hosted music concert, plays, talks, comedy shows and independent films. It is a very nice theater, especially considering its age. But the interior is not that old having been completely renovated in 1997. The theater can seat 524 people, including balcony seating. I will admit that I find the are that the theater is located in to be a bit sketchy, and others have questioned the security of the area. So, I will just say be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye out. Anyway, it is a wonderful place not only to host an event, but watch one as well. I highly recommend catching a show here. If I am in Jackson again, I hope to catch a comedy show there.