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Ole Miss baseball fans: Want to relive the historic 2022 season? Rewatch “Belief,” the documentary film produced by Ole Miss Sports Productions last fall that reflects how the Rebels got to — and won — the

Happy Anniversary to the Ford Center!

2022 national championship. The film has been viewed more than 207,000 times on YouTube. Find it at olemisssports.com/sports/baseball or on the Ole Miss Rebels YouTube channel.

Spring Recipes

The doors of the sanctuary swing open…

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LOCATION: Isom Place

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Turn to page 34 for a look back at some of the most memorable moments at the Ford Center over the past 20 years. See upcoming Ford Center events, buy tickets or pledge support to the performing arts center by visiting fordcenter.org.

The seasons are a-changing, and we are ready for springtime flavors. Visit invitationmag.com this month for recipes for Green Goddess Dip and Raspberry Limeade. And turn to page 26 for our original take on a recent recipe trend: the Butter Board!

Calendar And Events

Have an exciting event coming up? Visit our website and share the details on our online community calendar. Photos from your event might be featured in an upcoming magazine!

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Coming Up In Our Community

Ole Miss Baseball

OLE MISS VS. SOUTHERN MISS

March 7 | 6:30 p.m.

OLE MISS VS. PURDUE

March 10 | 6:30 p.m.

March 11 | 1:30 p.m.

March 12 | 1:30 p.m.

OLE MISS VS. ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF

Oxford Film Festival

MARCH 1-5

Screen short and feature-length films in both showcase and competition settings at this highly anticipated, family-friendly event, celebrating its 20th year. More information and complete schedule available online. The Powerhouse. ox-film.com

March 21 | 6:30 p.m.

OLE MISS VS. FLORIDA

March 24 | 6:30 p.m.

March 25 | 1:30 p.m.

March 26 | 1:30 p.m.

Aizuri String Quartet

MARCH 7 fordcenter.org

Acclaimed string quartet brings energy, joy and warmth to the stage. Tickets start at $15 for general public; $10 for students. 7:30 p.m., the Ford Center.

Weecycle

MARCH 3-4

Ole Miss Softball

MARCH 3-5

The Lady Rebels host the Ole Miss Classic tournament, taking on Missouri State, Mount St. Mary’s and Southeast Missouri in six games over the weekend. Schedule and scores available online. olemisssports.com

Find gently used children’s clothing, furniture, toys and books plus baby gear and maternity items at this anticipated consignment sale. Volunteers and consignors shop during presale hours Friday evening; general public shops oxfordweecycle.com

8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday (half-price sales start at 4 p.m.) Details available online. Oxford Activity Center.

Ford Center 20th Anniversary Gala

MARCH 25 fordcenter.org

A gala celebrating the Ford Center’s 20th anniversary includes Sam and Mary Haskell receiving the Concerto Award; a performance by gala headliners, eight-time Grammy Award winners Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.; plus celebrity appearances by Morgan Freeman, Christine Baranski, Gerald McRaney, Delta Burke, Bellamy Young, Kathy Ireland, Pedro Segundo, Guy Hovis, Laurie Gayle Stephenson and the Mississippians Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Michael Worthy.

7:30 p.m., the Ford Center. Read more about the Ford Center in our tribute on page 34.

CASA Superhero Run

MARCH 25

Superhero 5K and fun run benefits Court

Appointed Special Advocates of North Mississippi. 8 a.m., Avent Park. casaofnorthmississippi.com

Conference for the Book

MARCH 29-31

This year’s conference opens with a concert by author-songwriter Charlie Parr at Proud Larry’s. The event also features educational sessions led by a host of acclaimed authors and includes the Children’s Book Festival on Friday. See website for details. oxfordconferenceforthebook.com

“Pirates of Penzance”

MARCH 30

The classic musical comedy comes to Oxford. Tickets start at $30; $24 for students. 7:30 p.m., the Ford Center. fordcenter.org

JA Oxford Spring Fling

APRIL 1

Junior Auxiliary of Oxford presents “Spring Fling,” a celebration of funds raised to meet the needs of Oxford and Lafayette County’s underserved families. Tickets available online. 2-6 p.m., the Powerhouse. jaofoxford.com

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Tupelo Con

MARCH 4-5

This multigenre event includes an impressive Exhibitors’ Hall, a cosplay contest, special guests and more. Purchase presale weekend passes online, $20 for adults; $10 for ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and under. Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m., Tupelo Furniture Market. tupelocon.org

Monster Jam

MARCH 4-5

Monster trucks smash and crash over rugged terrain. Tickets $20-$50. 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday, Cadence Bank Arena. cb-arena.com

JA Amory Charity Ball

MARCH 11

Junior Auxiliary of Amory hosts a Kentucky Derby-themed Charity Ball. The event includes dinner and dancing, a raffle, silent auction, live music by Bonfire Orchestra Band and the 2023 Outstanding Citizen will be named. Tickets available online. 6 p.m., Old Armory, Amory. jaofamory.com

Winter Jam

MARCH 12

Christian concert features We the Kingdom, Jeremy Camp, Anne Wilson and more. Tickets $15. 5 p.m., Cadence Bank Arena. cb-arena.com

Bud & Burgers

MARCH 24

Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association and Mitchell Distributing host the 8th annual Bud & Burgers competition. Tickets, sold at the gate, include samples of all burgers and the opportunity to vote for the “People’s Choice” winner. 6-9 p.m., 108 S. Broadway St., Tupelo. tupelomainstreet.com

Time for Tupelo

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Celebrate the Tupelo Spirit by volunteering to beautify the community during this event (formerly known as 10 for Tupelo). Sign up to participate online. Volunteers meet in Fairpark for a pep rally at 9 a.m. before working from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

“Abundant Elegance”

MARCH 25

The North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents viola virtuoso Brett Duebner performing a concerto by German composer Carl Friedrich Zelter along with other selections. Tickets $10-$30. 7:30 p.m., Link Centre. nmsymphony.com