Celebrate McNairy County's Music Legacy: Film Screening and CD Release Party at Latta Theatre

Arts in McNairy (AiM) will host a film screening and CD release party on April 26, 2024. The event, titled 'Legacy Music of McNairy Film Screening and Littlejohn Sessions Vol II CD Release Party,' will be held at The Latta Theatre in Selmer, Tennessee. It aims to celebrate McNairy County's music history. The event is free and open to the public.

The film and CD, compiled over ten years, feature AiM's collection of sound recordings, photos, and video interviews. They highlight the contributions of Stanton Littlejohn, Earl Latta, and other postwar musicians to McNairy County's music scene. The history of these musicians is traced from their beginnings in local schoolhouses, homes, and a county garage.

Before the film, there will be a jam session led by musicians Wayne Jerrolds and David Killingsworth, who are also featured in the film. They will be joined by descendants and bandmates of other musicians featured in the film. The film will start at 7:00 PM and will be shown in two parts, with an intermission for attendees to buy the new 'Littlejohn Sessions Volume II' CD.

The film was funded by AiM and a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission. For more information or press inquiries, contact Dr. Shawn Pitts at artsinmcnairy@gmail.com or 731.435.3288.

Arts in McNairy is a privately funded nonprofit that aims to foster a creative community in McNairy County. AiM creates local arts opportunities, recognizing that the arts can inspire community investment.

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