29 March Knowlton to perform, judge at Indians Got Talent finale March 29, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College alumnus Landen Knowlton of Tupelo, winner of the College’s Indian Idol in 2014, will return to his alma mater Apr. 2 to be a guest judge and performer during the finale of Indians Got Talent. The event will be in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus at 7 p.m. Most recently, Knowlton was featured on American Idol. He is a singer-songwriter in a quiet reserved coffee shop sort of way. Instead, his lyrics throw punches, and his melodies conquer the heart. He knows what it is like to sing his Americana tunes to the walls, but his persistence and talent have taken him from coast to coast. Through opening for accomplished performers, including Dylan Schneider, Knowlton discovered what it takes to create well-crafted songs that connect with toddlers, boomers and everyone in between. Since 2013, Knowlton has written and released two main bodies of work, “Astronaut” E.P. and “Friendly Conversations” Live Album, and most recently, a single entitled “Drink with Me” that has had success on country radio. While continually writing and performing, Knowlton supported other artists by promoting their concerts and setting up events for eager fans. Knowlton’s grown understanding of the business side of music and his military service have made his appreciation for live performing exponentially increase, which could only be matched by his yearning to deliver quality entertainment to every audience he encounters. Admission to the finale is free. For more information on the Indians Got Talent finale, contact Jake Hartfield, coordinator of Student Activities, at jchartfield@iccms.edu. Related Articles ICC launches Lil Indians Club Itawamba Community College has an exciting opportunity for kids ages 3-12 to join its recently launched Lil Indians Club. The annual $30 membership dues include free admission to regular season home athletic events, Lil Indians gift box, membership card and special events exclusively for those who join. “We at ICC can’t wait to see our Lil Indians at all athletic events,” said Dr. Chad Case, Athletic Director. “We hope that you won’t miss this fantastic opportunity to ignite your child’s passion for all of our sports while making new friends and memories along the way!” For more information or to join, email jemarquez@iccms.edu, call (662) 862-8122 or visit the homepage of LetsGoICC.com. ICC to host Meet the Indians, Jan. 18 Members of Itawamba Community College’s spring athletic teams will be introduced at a special Meet the Indians event at 6 p.m., Jan. 18, at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus. Teams include baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, golf, softball and men’s and women’s tennis. In addition, the All-American Marching Band and cheer squad will perform. Autograph sessions will follow the introductions. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Taylor Tutor at tltutor@iccms.edu or Adam Gore at acgore@iccms.edu. Evening of the Arts to showcase talent, support Fine Arts at ICC An inspiring night of music, theatre and visual art will take center stage March 3 as Itawamba Community College hosts its annual Evening of the Arts, a division-wide celebration and fundraiser benefiting ICC’s Fine Arts Division. The family-friendly event will highlight the creativity and dedication of ICC students and faculty through live performances by the college’s Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Centerstage, Chamber Singers, Percussion Ensemble and Theatre department. Guests will also experience visual art displays showcasing student and faculty work, reflecting the vibrant arts community continuing to grow across the Fulton Campus. In addition to celebrating student achievement, the evening serves as a fundraiser supporting all areas of Fine Arts. This year’s featured focus is The Steinway Initiative – The Power of One, a multi-year effort to replace practice room and performance pianos with Steinway instruments as ICC works toward designation as an All-Steinway School. While guests are invited to contribute to the Fine Arts area that resonates most with them, there is no obligation to donate in order to attend and enjoy the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a ... Pickin' in the Pines Itawamba Community College will present Pickin in the Pines, a gospel/bluegrass talent competition benefiting the ICC Foundation, Inc., at 6 p.m., Feb. 6, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Entry fees are $20, single; and $30, group (two or more). Each act must be no longer than two minutes. The contest is not confined to specifically instrumental, vocal and other talent-worthy performances. It is an opportunity for a broad variety of students and members of the community to display their talents, musicianship and entertainment abilities to a wide audience. The winner will be the opening act for Grammy Award-winning artists Dailey and Vincent at the at the 21st annual gospel/bluegrass concert, which will begin at 4 p.m., Mar. 4, at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus. To enter, visit www.iccms.edu and click on the “Pickin in the Pines” banner at the top of the website. Deadline for entry is Feb. 3. Checks should be made payable to the ICC Foundation, Inc. For more information, contact Dr. Jan Reid-Bunch, executive director of community relations, or email jrbunch@iccms.edu. ICC kicks off '25 football season with free Red Zone Tailgate Itawamba Community College will kick off the 2025 Indians football season, Aug. 28, with a free Red Zone Tailgate in the Grove at Butch Lambert Stadium in Fulton. The public is invited. The event features free food, activities and entertainment for all ages. The Indian Spirit Walk will start the festivities at 4 p.m., and fans will have an opportunity to cheer for the Indians as they make their way to the stadium. The ultimate tailgate showdown is the Kickoff Cookoff, and local teams will fire up their grills and bring the flavor. Those who attend will have an opportunity to taste, cheer and vote for their favorite dishes. A panel of four judges will select the Best Tailgate Dish, Most Creative Tailgate Dish and Fan Favorite. ICC will take on Hinds Community College with the kickoff at 7 p.m. Additionally, the 2024-25 Lady Indians basketball team will be recognized at halftime for their spectacular season, which culminated in the Region 23 Women’s Championship and a trip to the NJCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament in Casper, Wyoming. More information about ... ICC to honor Tom Childs, Butch Jones, Pernell McPhee, Oct. 3 Itawamba Community College will honor Alumnus of the Year Tom Childs of Fulton and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Butch Jones of Fulton and Pernell McPhee of Pahokee, Fla., during Homecoming activities, Oct. 3, at the Fulton Campus. They will be recognized at an award ceremony at 4 p.m. at the Davis Event Center lobby as well as prior to the ICC vs. Holmes football game which begins at 6:30 p.m. at Eaton Field. Childs is a retired Fulton attorney, who taught both American and state government, accounting, business law and real estate law at IJC/ICC and served as a former assistant football coach and offensive coordinator for the 1971 Itawamba Indians. He is a former chairman of the board of the ICC Foundation, Inc. as well as of the Alumni fund drive. ICC’s Gallery of Distinction, which is located in the lobby of the David C. Cole Student Services Building, is named in his honor by unanimous vote of the College’s Board of Trustees. Additional honors include commencement speaker (three years), master ... Comments are closed.