9th Annual Ritz on the River – A Night of Soul

On Thursday, July 21, the Vicksburg Convention Center (VCC) will celebrate the 9th Annual Ritz on the River with a return of the soulful sounds of the Phunky Monkeys Band.

Dress for dancing on Soul Train or dress like your favorite Motown star and dance the night away.  Tickets are $50-advance purchase only.  Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the band starts at 7 p.m.  Tickets for the Hollywood themed evening go on sale Tuesday, June 1 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com or the Vicksburg Convention Center Box Office.

Special sponsorship opportunities are now available.  A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to Friends of the Vicksburg Animal Shelter.  The friends group provides monetary and volunteer support for the City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter.

The Phunky Monkeys Band are comprised of some of the most talented, seasoned and professional musicians New Orleans has to offer.  They provide an incredible musical experience complete with the sounds of all of your favorite artists.  They consistently deliver a stellar entertainment experience with precise sound and a high energy performance beyond what you can even imagine.  Members of the band have performed with musical legends such as Journey, Patti Labelle, Mariah Carey, Flo-Rida and Rachelle Farelle. Whether it’s onstage at the Superbowl after party for the New Orleans Saints or on movie sets, they share a passion about delivering exhilarating live music experiences and a commitment to ensuring Ritz will be talked about for years to come. 

We take pride in going beyond expectations to provide top quality entertainment and events for the community.  For more information or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Erin Southard (erinp@vicksburg.org)  at 601.630.2929.