Gold in the Hills AuditionsSaturday, January 29, 2011“Gold in the Hills” Sat. Jan. 29, 2011, 2 p.m. & Mon. Jan. 31, 2011, 6 p.m. The Guinness Book of World Records' longest-running show. Set in the 1890s, it features a relentless hero, a winsome heroine, a ruthless villain, and the wilder side of city life in the infamous New York Bowery. Vicksburg Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave. Cast: actors and actresses ages six through adult, and singers and dancers ages teen through adult. There are a few parts for children and numerous parts for teens and adults. Can-can dancers must be at least in the 9th grade. Production dates: Fri.-Sat. Mar. 11-26, 2011. 601-636-0471, www.e-vtg.comGold in the HillsFriday, March 11, 2011 at 7:30 PMVicksburg Theatre Guild presents “Gold in the Hills” Fri.-Sat. Mar. 11-26, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The Guinness Book of World Records' longest-running show. Set in the 1890s, it features a relentless hero, a winsome heroine, a ruthless villain, and the wilder side of city life in the infamous New York Bowery. Vicksburg Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children (12 & younger). 601-636-0471, www.e-vtg.com
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By the time you read this, Whitney Houston will be buried in New Jersey, but her voice will continue to travel around the world with the sounds of "I Will Always Love You." [read more...]
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CMT's Big New Comedy Week Returns March 5
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Pistol Annies, David Nail Reach Gold
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Kix Brooks' Solo Single Arrives March 19
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Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band Book BamaJam
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OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift Takes "Different" Approach to Next Album
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Luke Bryan's Spring Break 4 EP Due March 6
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Taylor Swift Earns Two Kids' Choice Awards Nominations
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Kenny Chesney Fan Arrested for Trespassing on Property
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Around the Web: Watch Shania Twain and Lionel Richie Collaborate
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Miranda Lambert: The CMT Insider Interview
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Eric Church Adds Show After 30-Minute Sellout
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OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift: "Gold Really Suits Her"
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OFFSTAGE: Jason Aldean Wants More Crazy, Less Lazy
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Miranda Lambert Joins The Hunger Games Soundtrack
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ACM Announces Radio Station, Personality Winners
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Valentine's Day: 12 Country Couples
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Johnny Cash Museum Set for Downtown Nashville
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