Dennis Sankovich, the executive director of the MSU Riley Center, announced the scheduled performances for the 2008-2009 season at a news conference Tuesday evening.

Sankovich said he expects artists like John Hiatt, Joan Osborne, Boyz II Men, WAR, Tillis Family Reunion, DrumLine Live, and Garrison Keillor, to name a few, to open to packed houses.

For more information about shows or to purchase tickets, contact:
MSU Riley Center Box Office
2200 Fifth Street
Meridian, MS 39301

601-696-2200
Box office hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday

2008-2009 Performing Arts Season

John Hiatt & Joan Osborne
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 – 8 pm
$61 & $55 PRE- SHOW SOCIAL

WAR
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 – 8 pm
$39 & $33 PRE-SHOW SOCIAL

All the Way from Magnolia Springs
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 – 8 pm
$20 & $14

Shawn Colvin
Saturday, Oct 18 – 8 pm
$41 & $35 PRE-SHOW SOCIAL

Robert Cray Band
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 – 8 pm
$41 & $35 PRE-SHOW SOCIAL

Garrison Keillor
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 – 8 pm
$61 & $55

Boyz II Men
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 – 8 pm
$54 & $48

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 – 7 pm
$22 Adult & $12 Children 12 & Under

Tillis Family Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 – 4 & 8 pm
$43 & $37

Pilobolus Dance Company
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 – 8 pm
$39 & $33

DrumLine Live
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 – 4 pm
$39 & $33

Punch Brothers Featuring Chris Thile
Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 – 8 pm
$30 & $24 PRE-SHOW SOCIAL

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 – 7 pm
$22 Adult & 12 Children 12 & Under

Kathy Mattea and Marty Stuart
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 – 4 pm
$39 & $33

Dance Theatre of Harlem
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 – 8 pm
$30 & $24

Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary - On Tour
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 – 8 pm
$30 & $24

Glenn Miller Orchestra
Friday, Mar. 6, 2009 – 8 pm
$22 & $16

Magic Tree House: The Musical
Presented by Kennedy Center
Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 – 7pm
$22 Adult & $12 Children 12 & Under

Greater Tuna
Saturday, Mar. 28, 2009 – 8 pm
$22 & $16 PRE-SHOW SOCIAL

John Steptoe’s Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
Friday, Apr. 3, 2009 – 7 pm
$22 Adult & $12 Children 12 & Under

Irish Homecoming Featuring Cherish the Ladies & Maura O’Connell
Friday, Apr. 17, 2009 – 8 pm
$39 & $33

5 Browns
Saturday, Apr. 25, 2009 – 8 pm
$39 & $33

Mammoth Follies
Presented Hudson Vagabond Puppets
Sunday, Apr. 26, 2009 – 4 pm
$22 Adult & $12 Children 12 & Under

Las Vegas Tribute to Motown
Saturday, May 2, 2009 – 8 pm
$39 & $33 PRE-SHOW SOCIAL

Chris Botti
Thursday, May 21, 2009 – 8 pm
$55 & $49

Past season ticket patrons have the option to renew their season subscription and receive their same seats starting Monday, July 14th through Friday, July 25.

New season subscriptions will go on sale Monday, July 28.

'Viewer's Choice' packages, which allows patrons to create their own customized package of tickets by picking five or more shows for purchase at once, will be on sale Monday, August 11.

Tickets to individual shows go on sale Monday, August 18.

The season subscription package for all 20 shows is $715.