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Street in Jackson, Mississippi renamed for Claiborne Parish-born musician
Bobby Rush is a three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter with a passion for telling stories through music who was raised in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana where he worked in the cotton fields between Homer and Haynesville as a child.
Genesis and Light Center wraps up summer camp
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This week, we’re spotlighting the Genesis and Light Center as they wrap up the last week of summer camp. “It’s the type of environment where you can have fun and you don’t have to worry about people messing with you or bullying you,” said Paris Cohen. Kids from kindergarten through 9th […]
Iconic Jackson restaurant Hal and Mal’s added to Mississippi Blues Trail
Www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-07-22 16:58:21. SUMMARY: Hal and Mal's, a Jackson restaurant and music venue, has been added to the Mississippi Blues Trail, recognizing its nearly 40 years of promoting blues music. Established in 1985 by Hal and Malcolm White, the venue at 200 Commerce Street serves as a cultural hub, blending authentic Mississippi cuisine and live blues performances. It joins over 200 other markers honoring significant blues sites across the state. Malcolm White expressed pride in contributing to Mississippi's musical heritage, highlighting the venue's role in nurturing local talent and celebrating the deep-rooted tradition of blues, which is integral to American music history.
Award-Winning Pacesetter Gallery Celebrates Three Years of Promoting Mississippi Art and Creative Events
Pacesetter Gallery invites the public to their 3rd Annual Birthday Party on July 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to celebrate three years in business and being named the 2024 Best Mississippi Art Gallery. Partygoers will have a chance to win art and will be treated to cake at the gallery’s Flowood, Mississippi location, in the Dogwood area next to Kohl’s at 310 Ridge Way.
Piney Woods Photographic Society Announces Abstracts Challenger Winners
July 22, 2024 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, July 20, 2024. There was a workshop presentation on Photographing Patterns, Textures and LInes. The monthly challenge was "Abstracts" where club members submitted up to 3 photos of their choice displaying their version of abstract photography. The group had a fun time with this challenge noted by the number of submissions. The club voted on their favorite photos and discussed how, if any, changes could be made to help the photographer improve their photo.
Review: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ALL THAT BEAUTY? A Deeply Moving Offering at CATF
First—be advised this critic doesn’t cry. Much. I’ve seen my share of miraculous endings and reconciliations, which melted everyone around me; but I somehow managed to keep my emotions in check. So when I tell you that the climax of Donja R. Love’s beautifully performed, intergenerational play...
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