15 November ICC to present "Christmas with Jason Crabb," Dec. 6 - tickets on sale now November 15, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College will present “Christmas with Jason Crabb,” Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. In his career, Kentucky-born Jason Crabb has won two Grammys and 21 Dove Awards, including the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year along with Song of the Year and a host of industry and recognitions with chart-topping hits that inspire the multitudes. Among his honors, he is the youngest member to be inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, and his hometown of Beaver Dam, Ky. recognized him by naming a street as Jason Crabb Drive. Since his first solo release in 2009, he has performed on many of the world’s most prestigious stages, such as Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle and Billy Graham’s final crusade in New York City. He has shared the stage with artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Kari Jobe, Vince Gill, Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell, Donnie McClurkin, Wynonna, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Michael W. Smith, Jamie Grace, Sandi Patty, the Oak Ridge Boys and more as well as appeared on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” and alongside Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson. Crabb has been featured and covered by multiple media outlets, including People Magazine, Fox News, Country Living, Billboard, USA Today, Entertainment Tonight and Country Weekly and was named one of Nashville’s Most Beautiful People by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine. He is also frequently seen on television, hosting on TBN, appearing on awards shows and television specials for a variety of networks. Tickets, which are $25 general admission, are available at the Fulton and Tupelo Campus Business offices, by calling (662) 862-8002 or emailing concerts@iccms.edu. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seats are first-come, first-served. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door the evening of the concert. Related Articles Itawamba Community College receives $100,000 and joins 41 other schools across the US as All Within My Hands' Metallica Scholars Initiative expands in year five Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Among the schools, Itawamba Community College was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $100,000 to transform the futures of students in the community. “It is a tremendous honor for Itawamba Community College to be selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious All Within My Hands grant, which will significantly impact our career education programs, providing funding for students to pursue a pathway and their best start,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of the success of the College and reinforcement of the mission that students and their success are our top priority.” The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) was launched in 2019 by Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The workforce initiative marks its fifth year with an ambitious expansion into new curricula. MSI now directly supports 42 community colleges across 33 states, and by the end of this year, it will have helped ... ICC to present "Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play," with public tickets available Feb. 25-27 Itawamba Community College will present “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry, Feb. 25-27 at 7 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Auditorium on the Fulton Campus. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, seating is limited and socially distanced. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc., the unique 1940s era show will feature live Foley sound effects and three Hitchcock favorites: “The Lodger,” “Sabotage” and “The 39 Steps.” Members of the cast and crew include Adam Whitten of Fulton; Tony (Matt) Savell of Philadelphia; Zion Cooper and Gabrielle Cooper, both of Russellville, Ala.; Isaac Floyd of Tupelo; and Trinity Eacholes of West Point. Admission is $8, and tickets are available at www.iccms.edu/VintageHitchcock! Mississippi Speaker of the House of Representatives Jason White challenges ICC graduates in one of three commencement ceremonies Mississippi Speaker of the House of Representatives Jason White challenged Itawamba Community College graduates today (Friday) at the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus to live by the words he shared with his colleagues as they began the new term in January. “To whom much is given, much is expected,” White said. “I would tell you graduates the same message applies as you enter this new chapter of your lives. Hurdles and challenges certainly await you; don’t get bogged down by the small things, focus on the big picture and make an impact. Don’t be trepidatious to do something out of the ordinary, challenge conventional wisdom, and even push yourself to a zone of discomfort.” White said that when he was in law school at Mississippi College, a half mile or two blocks away from the Mississippi State Capitol which he passed every day for three years, he never once dreamed that he would be elected as a Representative nor being involved in politics. “Be open to ... ICC to present 'A Midsummer Night's Dream" with a twist, Mar. 27-28 Itawamba Community College will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Mar. 27 and 28 at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium on the Fulton Campus. The dinner theatre will begin with a meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 for both or $10 for the show only. According to director Dr. Laurie McBride, “The production is a fun 1970s infused version of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with a groovy twist. It focuses on runaway lovers who get mixed up thanks to some magical potions. Disco lights, 1970s music and light sabers add to the experience.” Members of the cast include Stephanie Riddle (Snug/Fairy) of Aberdeen; Kylie Long (Quince) of Eldridge, Ala.; Khali Dilworth (Helena/Bottom); Emily Hudson (Starling) and also serving as stage manager of Fulton; Tierney Johnson (Hermia) of Golden; Kilee Webster (Philostrate/Robin Goodfellow) of Guin, Ala.; Jalynn Black (Egeus/Snout/Fairy) of McCool; Lela Waites of Moody, Ala. (Lysander); Cheridy Brown (Flute/Fairy), Arabella Castleman (Hippolyta/Titania), Buddy Ferguson (Theseus), all of Pontotoc; and Eli Owens (Demetrius/Oberon) of Tupelo. Additional crew members are Olivia Youngblood, ... ICC to partner with Get2College to offer onsite assistance with FAFSA completion Itawamba Community College is partnering with Get2College to provide onsite assistance with FAFSA completion, July 17 and 18. Times and locations are from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 17, Academic and Student Center room 231, Tupelo Campus; and July 18, Boggs Humanities Building room 103, Fulton Campus. The sessions are designed to assist current and incoming students with FAFSA questions and form completion. Appointments are preferred, according to Terry Bland, director of Financial Aid at ICC, but walk-ins will be accommodated. To schedule an appointment at the Fulton Campus, www.iccms.edu/FAFSAFulton or for the Tupelo Campus, www.iccms.edu/FAFSATupelo. Get2College is a college access program of the Woodward Hines Education Foundation, whose mission is to help more Mississippians obtain postsecondary credentials, college certificates and degrees that lead to meaningful employment. For more information, email finaid@iccms.edu. ICC Films to present A Night With Rising Stars, Mar. 8 ICC Films will present a screening, A Night with Rising Stars, Mar. 8 from 6-8 p.m. The event, an opportunity to watch original films by ICC students, will be in the banquet room of the David C. Cole Student Services Building at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. There is no charge for admission. For more information, contact mscutturini@iccms.edu. Comments are closed.