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SUMMARY:Eyes on Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:Delta State University will host Ellen Ann Fentress\, author\, journalist\, and documentary filmmaker\, on September 6th. At 6PM\, DSU will screen Eyes on Mississippi\, a documentary chronicling the life and work of journalist Bill Minor through his newspaper columns reporting race during the civil rights era. The event will be free and open to the public with refreshments. A panel discussion will occur immediately after the screening. Panelists include Ellen Ann Fentress; Aallyah Wright (DSU alumna in journalism and current reporter for Mississippi Today covering education and the Delta); Woodrow Wilkins (former Delta Democrat Times managing editor and current WXVT assignment manager); and JonMark Nail (DSU Assistant Professor of Digital Media Arts.) The panel will take place on the DSU campus in the Baioni Conference Center.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/eyes-on-mississippi/
LOCATION:Delta State University\, 1003 W Sunflower Rd\, Cleveland\, MS\, 38733\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
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SUMMARY:Cause Collective: In Search of the Truth
DESCRIPTION:In Search of the Truth (The Truth Booth) is an installation comprised of a touring\, portable\, inflatable ‘Truth Booth’ that embarked on a world tour at the Galway Arts Festival\, Ireland in 2011 . The exterior is iconically shaped like a giant cartoon speech bubble with the word ‘TRUTH’ boldly printed on the side. The interior acts much like a photo booth\, but serves to compile 2 minute long video responses from the public. Once seated inside people are invited to record their opinions and thoughts as they finish the statement: “The truth is…”. \nThroughout this long-term project the video footage will be compiled and edited into a video artwork. To expand and engage with audiences\, the movements of The Truth Booth and sample responses will be tracked\, edited\, and categorized on a website. Ultimately\, the goal of this project is to try to capture as many definitions\, confessions and thoughts on The Truth as possible\, creating a diverse ‘portrait’ of people across the globe.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/cause-collective-search-truth/
LOCATION:Pike School of Art\, 100 5th. Street\, McComb\, MS\, 39648
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T164336Z
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SUMMARY:Water/Ways @ Clarksdale: "Spirituality and Rivers"
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 1\, the Lower Mississippi River Foundation will host Dr. Wang Ping to present her program “Spirituality and Rivers” at the Quapaw Canoe Company in Clarksdale. The program\, which is free and open to the public\, will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit “Water/Ways\,” on display in Clarksdale through October 13. \nWater/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit explores water’s connection to all aspects of our society\, including the endless motion of the water cycle\, water’s effect on landscape\, settlement and migration\, and its impact on culture and spirituality. \nFuture Water/Ways Events @ LMRF*\nSeptember 8\, 12pm: “Water Ways: Ebbs and Flows of Mississippi History” Speakers Bureau presentation\nSeptember 8\, 2pm (HELENA): “The Mississippi Flood of 1927”\nSeptember 14-15 (HELENA): “Plein Air Paint Out” art competition and classes\nSeptember 15\, 9am (HELENA): Kayak test drive\nSeptember 15\, 12pm: “Flood Control on the Big River” panel discussion\nSeptember 22: Smithsonian Museum Day\nSeptember 22 (HELENA): Great Arkansas Clean Up\nSeptember 22\, 4pm: “Relay of Voices” dance and storytelling performance\nSeptember 23\, 3pm (HELENA): Autumn kayak tour\nSeptember 27\, 5pm (HELENA): Youth art exhibit and sale\nSeptember 29\, 12pm: Youth art exhibit and sale\nOctober 6\, 12pm: “Swimming and Civil Rights” panel discussion\nOctober 6-7: Sunflower River Paddle Day\nOctober 7\, 12pm: “Mississippi River Blues”\nOctober 7\, 3pm (HELENA) Horner Neck kayak tour\nOctober 13\, 9am: River Clean-Up\nOctober 13 (HELENA): Steamboat presentation and kids’ craft time \n*Most Water/Ways events take place in Clarksdale. Some\, as noted\, take place in Helena\, Arkansas. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-ways-clarksdale-spirituality-rivers/
LOCATION:Lower Mississippi River Foundation\, 291 Sunflower Avenue\, Clarksdale\, 38614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180831T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
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SUMMARY:Water/Ways @ Clarksdale: Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, August 31\, the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit Water/Ways will officially open at the Lower Mississippi River Foundation in Clarksdale. The grand opening event will be the first time for the Clarksdale community to come out and visit the exciting new exhibit\, which will be on display at the Quapaw Canoe Company through October 13. \nWater/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit explores water’s connection to all aspects of our society\, including the endless motion of the water cycle\, water’s effect on landscape\, settlement and migration\, and its impact on culture and spirituality. \nFuture Water/Ways Events @ LMRF*\nSeptember 1\, 12pm: “Spirituality and Rivers” presentation\, Dr. Wing Ping\nSeptember 8\, 12pm: “Water Ways: Ebbs and Flows in Mississippi History” Speakers Bureau presentation\nSeptember 8\, 2pm (HELENA): “The Mississippi Flood of 1927”\nSeptember 14-15 (HELENA): “Plein Air Paint Out” art competition and classes\nSeptember 15\, 9am (HELENA): Kayak test drive\nSeptember 15\, 12pm: “Flood Control on the Big River” panel discussion\nSeptember 22: Smithsonian Museum Day\nSeptember 22 (HELENA): Great Arkansas Clean Up\nSeptember 22\, 4pm: “Relay of Voices” dance and storytelling performance\nSeptember 23\, 3pm (HELENA): Autumn kayak tour\nSeptember 27\, 5pm (HELENA): Youth art exhibit and sale\nSeptember 29\, 12pm: Youth art exhibit and sale\nOctober 6\, 12pm: “Swimming and Civil Rights” panel discussion\nOctober 6-7: Sunflower River Paddle Day\nOctober 7\, 12pm: “Mississippi River Blues”\nOctober 7\, 3pm (HELENA) Horner Neck kayak tour\nOctober 13\, 9am: River Clean-Up\nOctober 13 (HELENA): Steamboat presentation and kids’ craft time \n*Most Water/Ways events take place in Clarksdale. Some\, as noted\, take place in Helena\, Arkansas.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-ways-clarksdale-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Lower Mississippi River Foundation\, 291 Sunflower Avenue\, Clarksdale\, 38614\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181014
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
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SUMMARY:Water/Ways in Clarksdale
DESCRIPTION:The Lower Mississippi River Foundation will host Water/Ways\, a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution\, from August 31 through October 13. \nWater/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. It consists of five free-standing display units incorporating photographs and text as well as numerous interactives ranging from basic flip charts to state of the art audio and video devices. Requiring a display area of a minimum of 650 sq. ft.\, the exhibit is designed for smaller venues\, thereby achieving the goal of “bringing the Smithsonian to Small Town America.” \nWater/Ways explores the endless motion of the water cycle\, water’s effect on landscape\, settlement and migration\, and its impact on culture and spirituality. It looks at how political and economic planning have long been affected by access to water and control of water resources. Human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-ways-clarksdale/
LOCATION:Lower Mississippi River Foundation\, 291 Sunflower Avenue\, Clarksdale\, 38614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T190000
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SUMMARY:Ideas on Tour: Culture & Appropriation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Humanities Council at Lucky Town Brewing Company for the third and final installment in our summer series “Ideas on Tour.” \nOn August 28\, we’ll examine the idea of cultural appropriation through the lenses of food\, clothing\, race\, and music. What’s the line between appropriation and appreciation? How do we know what is “good” appropriation and what is “bad” appropriation? Join us as we tackle these questions–and many more–in a small group discussion format. You won’t want to miss this compelling (and experimental!) Ideas on Tap.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/ideas-tour-culture-appropriation/
LOCATION:Lucky Town Brewing Company\, 1710 N Mill Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180612T131439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T131439Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Movies: All the Difference
DESCRIPTION:The Oxford Film Festival will host a screening of All The Difference at the Burns Belfry on August27 at 630 p.m. \nThe largely invisible and often crushing struggles of young African-American men come vividly — and heroically — to life in All the Difference\, which traces the paths of two teens from the South Side of Chicago who dream of graduating from college. Statistics predict\nthat Robert and Krishaun will drop out of high school\, but they have other plans. Oscar®-nominated producer/director Tod Lending’s intimate film\, executive produced by author Wes Moore\, follows the young men through five years of hard work\, sacrifice\, setbacks and\nuncertainty. As they discover\, support from family\, teachers and mentors makes all the difference in defying the odds.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/monday-movies-difference/
LOCATION:Burns Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center\, 710 Jackson Ave. East\, Oxford\, MS\, 38655
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180809T154558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180809T154558Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:This talk traces the roots of the modern civil rights movement to World War II\, a movement that began long before the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954 and lasted long after Dr. King’s assassination in Memphis in 1968\, a movement that in many ways never ended. Specifically\, Dr. Luckett discusses the major people and events of the modern civil rights movement in Mississippi like Emmett Till; Medgar and Myrlie Evers; Ross Barnett; the Citizens’ Council and the Sovereignty Commission; the Freedom Rides; James Meredith and the 1962 integration of Ole Miss; the 1963 Woolworth’s sit-in; leading civil rights organizations like the Council of Federal Organizations\, the Congress of Racial Equality\, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee\, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference\, and the NAACP; 1964 Freedom Summer; Fannie Lou Hamer; the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party; Anne Moody and Coming of Age in Mississippi; the Meredith March against Fear; and many other topics in the field. \nSpeakers Expertise:\nAs a Civil Rights historian\, Dr. Luckett’s expertise is on the modern Civil Rights Movement and the African-American experience. As director of the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University\, Dr. Luckett has become an expert on Walker’s life and her experiences\, especially as they related to the Black Arts Movement of the 20th century.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-civil-rights-movement-mississippi/
LOCATION:Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art\, 386 Beach Blvd.\, Biloxi\, MS\, 39530
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180723T195842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T195842Z
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SUMMARY:Water/Ways @MIHM: All Things Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:On August 25\, the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host Anne McKee of the MHC’s Speakers Bureau to present her free and open to the public lecture titled “All Things Mississippi.” The Speakers Bureau program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution’s “Water/Ways” traveling exhibit\, which the Industrial Heritage Museum will host from July 14-August 25. \nAnne McKee is recognized statewide as a passionate teacher of Mississippi history. Through the art of storytelling\, Anne McKee uplifts the accomplishments of famous Mississippians and shares explores the history of a land and a people like no other. Native to the state\, McKee’s love and support for Mississippi began in childhood as she sat at the knees of relatives to learn the Mississippi story—a story for her that is always new and fresh. She dresses in costumes representing the time period of the stories featured on the day of her programs\, and at times\, if the audience is willing\, involves attendees in her stories. \nSpeakers Expertise:\nAnne McKee is a storyteller\, free-lance writer and published author whose work is inspired by “her life in the south lane.” She is listed on the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Artist Roster and the MAC Teaching Artist Roster. In 2009\, she published Historic Photos of Mississippi and in 2010\, Remembering Mississippi\, both celebrating the singular beauty and culture of Mississippi. McKee is a master storyteller who uses her craft to teach the history and heritage of the South through the art of story and drama.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-things-mississippi/
LOCATION:Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum\, 1808 4th Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180716T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T191115Z
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SUMMARY:Correcting Corrections: A Deep Dive on Prison Education
DESCRIPTION:A deep dive panel discussion on prison education that will examine links between literacy and incarceration\, literacy and the inmate experience behind bars and literacy and the re-entry into society. Q&A session will follow. \nMODERATOR: Judge James E. Graves\, U.S. Court of Appeals\, 5th Circuit \nSPECIAL GUEST: Piper Kerman\, Author of Orange Is The New Black \nPANELISTS: \nCarol Andersen\, Mississippi Humanties Council Prison Education Director \nPelicia Hall\, Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner \nBetty Lou Jones\, Mississippi Parole Board \nJudge Keith Starrett\, Southern District of Mississippi \nPANEL SESSION IS FREE\, REGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE\, SPACE LIMITED
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/panel-discussion-literacy-prisons/
LOCATION:Old Capitol Inn\, 226 North State Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180613T202132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T202132Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: The Delta Blues Today
DESCRIPTION:This presentation begins with a performance of Delta blues songs from legendary Delta bluesmen and is followed by an overview of Delta blues and how it spread from the 1920s to the 1960s\, influencing the blues in Chicago and\, eventually\, rock-n-roll. The presentation also includes a demonstration and discussion of various styles of blues and artists such as Skip James (Bentonia style)\, Tommy Johnson (Jackson style)\, Paul Jones (modern juke joint)\, R.L. Burnside (Mississippi hill country blues)\, Blind Boy Fuller and Blind Blake (Piedmont blues)\, B.B. King\, Buddy Guy\, and many others. Abel’s program also discusses the current state of the blues\, as well as the future of the blues. The program includes performances by Abel on several of the instruments discussed during the talk\, including the diddley bow and the cigar box guitar. \nSpeakers Expertise:\nGrowing up in the Delta\, Bill Abel had the opportunity to study firsthand the blues and its culture and history. Abel has also played with blues figures in juke joints\, yard\, and festivals around the Delta. As a professional blues musician\, Abel has traveled and performed with legendary blues figures and can discuss the way the blues are received in other parts of the world. He has also spoken in dozens of programs about blues\, the most notable being the second annual International Blues Today Symposium held at the University of Mississippi.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-delta-blues-today/
LOCATION:St. Martin Public Library\, 15004 Lemoyne Blvd.\, Biloxi\, MS\, 39532
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180819
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180730T151004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T151004Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Mississippi Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Book Festival\, a nonprofit founded by literacy advocates\, launched in August 2015 on the State Capitol grounds and continues to draw thousands to its annual “literary lawn party” and book lovers’ celebration. \nBy its third year\, the festival’s attendance reached 6\,400 with 45 official panel discussions and activities at 10 different venues. Hundreds more enjoyed the festive music\, food\, social and retail vibe on the grounds outdoors. C-SPAN coverage expands its reach through live and later viewing. \nHundreds of contemporary authors — national\, regional and local — connect directly with fans and new readers\, as invited guests on Official Panels that explore in-depth themes\, or along Authors Alley\, the festival’s hub for self-published authors. \nThe historic setting and lovely grounds of the Mississippi State Capitol\, nearby Galloway church and surrounding streets become a book lover’s playground with hundreds of visiting authors\, panel discussions\, book signings\, booksellers\, live music\, tours\, food trucks and kid/teen activities. Sponsored events and interactive fun roll out the welcome mat for families and engage even the youngest readers in the festival’s Kids Corner. There\, the focus on books and authors ignites the imagination and sets the stage for a lifelong love of books.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/2018-mississippi-book-festival/
LOCATION:Mississippi State Capitol\, 400 High St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180709T212053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T212053Z
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SUMMARY:Water/Ways @ MHIM: Keep America Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:On August 16\, the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host a program titled “Keep America Beautiful” in partnership with the Keep Meridian/Lauderdale County Beautiful group. This program will feature a short film followed by a presentation from the Keep Meridian/Lauderdale County Beautiful group to share their different programs and initiatives.  The free and open to the public program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit Water/Ways\, which the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host from July 14 through August 25. \nWater/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit explores water’s connection to all aspects of our society\, including the endless motion of the water cycle\, water’s effect on landscape\, settlement and migration\, and its impact on culture and spirituality. \nFuture Water/Ways events @ MIHM:\nAugust 23\, 5-9pm: Evening Steam Up event\nAugust 25\, 12-1pm: “All Things Mississippi” Speakers Bureau presentation
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-ways-mhim-keep-america-beautiful/
LOCATION:Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum\, 1808 4th Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180621T154444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180621T154444Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: The Delta Chinese in 20th Century Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:When the Civil War brought an end to slavery\, cotton plantation owners sought inexpensive labor replacements and some of the earliest Chinese to the Delta were recruited for this purpose. The Chinese did not embrace this role and instead carved a business niche in the Delta by opening grocery stores in black neighborhoods to serve cotton pickers who previously acquired their food and household items from plantation-owned commissaries. Chinese also came to the Delta from other parts of the U. S. to escape discrimination and violence in the west during the late 1800s and early 1900s\, and carved out a distinctive position as a third element in a predominantly biracial society. This presentation explores the arrival of Chinese immigrants in the Mississippi Delta\, the social\, political and economic conditions of that era and the development of a Delta Chinese society. The presenter tells the story of the Mississippi Delta Chinese through his father’s and his own experiences growing up in a multiethnic neighborhood in Greenville\, reflecting on how his musical talents helped him achieve acceptance and assimilation in the white dominant Delta society. \n  \nSpeakers Expertise:\nSherman Hong was born in Greenville\, Mississippi\, during segregation and has investigated why the Chinese came to Mississippi in the mid-19th century. He entered “white” public schools soon after it was permitted in Greenville\, and tells of his experiences in a deeply divided South in the 1940s to the 1960s.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-delta-chinese-20th-century-mississippi/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180711T162011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T162011Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: All Things Mississippi: The Beautiful Landscapes\, and the Great Strength of the People
DESCRIPTION:Anne McKee is recognized statewide as a passionate teacher of Mississippi history. Through the art of storytelling\, Anne McKee uplifts the accomplishments of famous Mississippians and shares explores the history of a land and a people like no other. Native to the state\, McKee’s love and support for Mississippi began in childhood as she sat at the knees of relatives to learn the Mississippi story—a story for her that is always new and fresh. She dresses in costumes representing the time period of the stories featured on the day of her programs\, and at times\, if the audience is willing\, involves attendees in her stories. \nSpeakers Expertise:\nAnne McKee is a storyteller\, free-lance writer and published author whose work is inspired by “her life in the south lane.” She is listed on the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Artist Roster and the MAC Teaching Artist Roster. In 2009\, she published Historic Photos of Mississippi and in 2010\, Remembering Mississippi\, both celebrating the singular beauty and culture of Mississippi. McKee is a master storyteller who uses her craft to teach the history and heritage of the South through the art of story and drama.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-things-mississippi-beautiful-landscapes-great-strength-people/
LOCATION:Meridian\, MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180718T205036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T205036Z
UID:11013-1533837600-1533841200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Water/Ways @ MIHM: Fish Fry & "Why We Call It Soul Food"
DESCRIPTION:On August 9\, the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host Dr. Brinda Willis of the MHC’s Speakers Bureau to present her free and open to the public lecture titled “Why We Call It Soul Food.” This Speakers Bureau event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit\, which the Industrial Heritage Museum will host from July 14 through August 25. In addition to the lecture\, the August 9 program will also feature a fish fry onsite at the Industrial Heritage Museum from 4-9pm. \nWillis’s program tells the story of why southerners\, especially African American southerners\, call the foods we eat “soul food.” Dr. Willis discusses the emotional and physical aspects of soul food as it relates to our culture and history. She also discusses the bonds attached to the growing\, nurturing and preparation of these foods as it relates to our culture and way of life in the South. Her August 9 program will also include stories about the significance of fried fish and fish fries in the South. \nFuture Water/Ways events @ MIHM:\nAugust 16\, 7pm: “Keep America Beautiful” presentation\nAugust 23\, 5-9pm: Evening Steam Up event\nAugust 25\, 12-1pm: “All Things Mississippi” Speakers Bureau presentation
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-call-soul-food-2/
LOCATION:Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum\, 1808 4th Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180804T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180711T163134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T163134Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Mississippi Telling
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Moore Jernigan is an internationally recognized scholar and professional storyteller who resides in Oxford.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-mississippi-telling-4/
LOCATION:Hernando Farmer’s Market\, 2535 Hwy 51\, Hernando\, MS\, 38632
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180628T184935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180628T184935Z
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SUMMARY:Water/Ways @ MIHM: Ebbs & Flows of Mississippi History
DESCRIPTION:On August 2\, the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host Dr. James Giesen of the MHC’s Speakers Bureau to present his free and open to the public lecture “Water Ways: Ebbs & Flows of Mississippi History.” The program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit Water/Ways\, which the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host from July 14 through August 25. \nThere are few states where water has been more central to its history and culture than Mississippi. From ship-building on the coast to Native American migration along rivers and streams\, from Civil Rights Movement wade-ins to Civil War strategy\, water has played a central role in how and why the Magnolia State looks and operates as it does today. Giesen will tell three interrelated histories of water in Mississippi to make the case that Mississippians today often overlook both the breadth and variety of ways that water has affected the history of their state. From massive natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the 1927 Mississippi River Flood\, to great success stories like the shipbuilding and fishing industries\, to less well-known incidents where water played an important role in the development of small communities and towns\, the talk will tell not just the well-known water histories of the state\, but show how water has become an often overlooked factor in our past\, present\, and future. \nFuture Water/Ways events @ MIHM:\nAugust 9\, 4-8pm: Fish Fry and “Why We Call it Soul Food” Speakers Bureau presentation\nAugust 16\, 7pm: “Keep America Beautiful” presentation\nAugust 23\, 5-9pm: Evening Steam Up event\nAugust 25\, 12-1pm: “All Things Mississippi” Speakers Bureau presentation
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-ways-mihm-ebbs-flows-mississippi-history/
LOCATION:Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum\, 1808 4th Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180802T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180802T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180719T203801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T203801Z
UID:11015-1533231000-1533236400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Ideas on Tap (Oxford): Easy as ABC? Early Childhood Learning in Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Humanities Council\, the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning\, and the North Mississippi Education Consortium at Proud Larry’s on August 2 for “Ideas on Tap: Easy As ABC? Early Childhood Learning in Mississippi.” \nWith the new school year right around the corner\, we’ll take the opportunity to focus on early childhood education in Mississippi. We’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of early childhood education\, its effects on communities like Oxford\, the history of pre-K in the state\, and so much more. Panelists include Cathy Grace (Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning); Tamara Bolt Hillmer (LOU Reads Coalition); and Michael Cormack Jr. (Barksdale Reading Institute). Kevin W. Frye (Lafayette County Supervisor and local attorney) will moderate the conversation.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/ideas-tap-oxford-easy-abc-early-childhood-learning-mississippi/
LOCATION:Proud Larry’s\, 211 South Lamar Blvd\, Oxford\, MS\, 38655\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180612T134908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T134908Z
UID:10991-1533058200-1533063600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Ideas on Tour: Truth Decay?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Humanities Council at the The Flamingo on July 31 for the second installment in our summer series “Ideas on Tour.” \nOn July 31\, we’ll explore the idea of truth. Does absolute truth exist? Do museums tell the truth? Is journalism the truth? To tackle these–and other–questions\, we’ll hear from a variety of angles: Steve Smith (Millsaps College) will examine the philosophical nature of truth and the idea of relativism; LaTanya S. Autry (Mississippi Museum of Art) will speak about truth and objectivity in museums; and Anna Wolfe (Clarion Ledger) will discuss truth and journalism amidst the growing claims of “fake news.” MHC Executive Director Dr. Stuart Rockoff will moderate the conversation. \nThe Ideas on Tour summer series will take place through August and will visit different spots around town each month. Join us for a fun summer on the road!
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/ideas-on-tour/
LOCATION:The Flamingo\, 3011 N State St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39216\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180709T210953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T210953Z
UID:11002-1532610000-1532624400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Water/Ways @ MIHM: Steam Up
DESCRIPTION:On July 26\, the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host a “Steam Up” event to show off (and power up!) several of its steam engines. Several “steam buffs” and historians will be on hand to discuss the historical importance of steam. The free and open to the public program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit Water/Ways\, which the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host from July 14 through August 25. \nWater/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit explores water’s connection to all aspects of our society\, including the endless motion of the water cycle\, water’s effect on landscape\, settlement and migration\, and its impact on culture and spirituality. \nFuture Water/Ways events @ MIHM:\nAugust 2\, 7pm: “Water Ways: Ebbs and Flows of Mississippi History” Speakers Bureau presentation\nAugust 9\, 4-8pm: Fish Fry and “Why We Call it Soul Food” Speakers Bureau presentation\nAugust 16\, 7pm: “Keep America Beautiful” presentation\nAugust 23\, 5-9pm: Evening Steam Up event\nAugust 25\, 12-1pm: “All Things Mississippi” Speakers Bureau presentation
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-ways-mihm-steam/
LOCATION:Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum\, 1808 4th Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180718T133537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T133537Z
UID:11011-1532178000-1532188800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Girls Write the World Community Day
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, the campers of Girls Write the World will host a community day writing retreat for friends\, family\, classmates and the larger Greenville community. This retreat will feature campers’ favorite curriculum of the week’s program\, and will be designed and facilitated by our campers. It will give participants an insight into the real GWTW camper experience! \nCome at 1 to participate in this incredible community day and stay after to see our campers perform their original poetry in our FOURTH annual showcase! Can’t wait to see you there! \nTo sign up\, PLEASE REGISTER HERE:\nhttps://goo.gl/forms/NOqjWg4DNB5SBI8E2 \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/girls-write-world-community-day/
LOCATION:EE Bass Center\, 323 S. Main St.\, Greenville\, MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180709T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T210305Z
UID:11001-1532023200-1532026800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Water/Ways @ MIHM: East MS Land Trust Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On July 19\, the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host the annual meeting of the East Mississippi Foothills Land Trust\, which will be free and open to the public. The meeting\, sponsored by Mississippi Power\, will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit Water/Ways\, which the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host from July 14 through August 25. \nThe East Mississippi Foothills Land Trust is a group dedicated to conserving and promoting areas of ecological\, cultural\, and scenic significance in East Mississippi. \nWater/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit explores water’s connection to all aspects of our society\, including the endless motion of the water cycle\, water’s effect on landscape\, settlement and migration\, and its impact on culture and spirituality. \nFuture Water/Ways events @ MIHM:\nJuly 26\, 1-5pm: Steam Up event\nAugust 2\, 7pm: “Water Ways: Ebbs and Flows of Mississippi History” Speakers Bureau presentation\nAugust 9\, 4-8pm: Fish Fry and “Why We Call it Soul Food” Speakers Bureau presentation\nAugust 16\, 7pm: “Keep America Beautiful” presentation\nAugust 23\, 5-9pm: Evening Steam Up event\nAugust 25\, 12-1pm: “All Things Mississippi” Speakers Bureau presentation
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-ways-mihm-east-ms-land-trust-meeting/
LOCATION:Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum\, 1808 4th Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180612T131204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T131204Z
UID:10988-1531765800-1531773000@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Monday Movies: Presenting Princess Shaw
DESCRIPTION:Presenting Princess Shaw will be screened for free on Monday\, July 16 at 630 pm at the Burns Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center. \nThe Burns Belfry is located at 710 Jackson Avenue East in Oxford. Living Music Resource will present after the screening. \nSamantha Montgomery lives two lives. One in which she takes care of the elderly. The other in which she performs songs on her YouTube channel under the username Princess Shaw. After an Israeli video producer spots her spunky look and her peppy voice\, Princess Shaw’s name becomes known. This film shows the power of music and how different subjects or in this case\, talents can mix quite well. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/monday-movies-presenting-princess-shaw/
LOCATION:Burns Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center\, 710 Jackson Ave. East\, Oxford\, MS\, 38655
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180628T192205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180628T192205Z
UID:10999-1531562400-1531587600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Water/Ways @ MIHM: Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 14\, the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit Water/Ways will officially open at the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum in Meridian. The grand opening event will be the first time for the Meridian community to come out and visit the exciting new exhibit\, which will be on display at the Industrial Heritage Museum through August 25. \nWater/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit explores water’s connection to all aspects of our society\, including the endless motion of the water cycle\, water’s effect on landscape\, settlement and migration\, and its impact on culture and spirituality. \nFuture Water/Ways events @ MIHM:\nJuly 19\, 6pm: East Mississippi Land Trust Annual Meeting\nJuly 26\, 1-5pm: Steam Up event\nAugust 2\, 7pm: “Water Ways: Ebbs and Flows of Mississippi History” presentation\nAugust 9\, 4-8pm: Fish Fry and “Why We Call it Soul Food” Presentation\nAugust 16\, 7pm: “Keep America Beautiful” presentation\nAugust 23\, 5-9pm: Evening Steam Up event
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-ways-mihm-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum\, 1808 4th Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180629T133122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T133122Z
UID:11000-1531558800-1531587600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:People\, Politics and the Press
DESCRIPTION:People\, Politics and the Press is an unprecedented collaboration between the Mississippi Humanities Council\, Mississippi Public Broadcasting\, Mississippi Press Association Education Foundation\, Clarion Ledger and Mississippi Today. This one-day civic engagement summit at the Two Mississippi Museums features nationally recognized names in media\, as well as the region’s best reporters for panel discussions\, lectures and open format conversations exploring the crucial role journalism plays in creating informed citizens and a healthy democracy. \nJoin us July 14\, 2018!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverall event goals include: \n\nDeepening the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the close connection between democracy\, journalism\, and an informed citizenry\nIncreasing media literacy by engaging the public in discussions with journalists and scholars about reliable and unreliable sources of information\nExploring obstacles to sustaining high-quality local journalism and potential solutions\n\n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/people-politics-press/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180826
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180411T184757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T184757Z
UID:10966-1531526400-1535241599@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Water/Ways in Meridian
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will host Water/Ways\, a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution\, from July 14 through August 25. \nWater/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. It consists of five free-standing display units incorporating photographs and text as well as numerous interactives ranging from basic flip charts to state of the art audio and video devices. Requiring a display area of a minimum of 650 sq. ft.\, the exhibit is designed for smaller venues\, thereby achieving the goal of “bringing the Smithsonian to Small Town America.” \nWater/Ways explores the endless motion of the water cycle\, water’s effect on landscape\, settlement and migration\, and its impact on culture and spirituality. It looks at how political and economic planning have long been affected by access to water and control of water resources. Human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-ways-meridian/
LOCATION:Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum\, 1808 4th Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180613T195300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T195300Z
UID:10993-1531333800-1531341000@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Beautiful Agitators civil rights play reading at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful Agitators is a civil rights play about Clarksdale-based activist Vera Mae Piggee written and performed by Mississippi Delta residents. There will be two readings of the play at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi: the first on next Wednesday\, June 20 at 6:30pm; the second on Wednesday\, July 11 at 6:30pm. These readings are free and open to the public through support from Mississippi Today\, Mississippi Humanities Council\, Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area\, The Delta Center for Culture and Learning at Delta State University\, StoryWorks\, and Coahoma Collective.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/beautiful-agitators-civil-rights-play-reading-grammy-museum-mississippi-2/
LOCATION:GRAMMY Museum Mississippi\, 800 West Sunflower Rd\, Cleveland \, MS\, 38732\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180709T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180625T150858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T150858Z
UID:10997-1531126800-1531132200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:The State of the South: Jackson
DESCRIPTION:We are a group of creatives—actors\, directors\, teachers\, playwrights—looking to define what it means to be Southern in today’s world. We want to be challenged in how we think about our culture and society. \nIt starts with a story—your story. Join the dialogue\, tune in to the conversation\, and rewrite the assumptions of the South. Leave knowing more about the folks in your community. \nThrough one-on-one interviews\, group story circles\, and town halls\, the State of the South creative team seeks to answer:\nWho is the South?\nWhat is the South?\nWhere is the South? \nTell us your story. Share your definition of the South.\nThis free\, one-hour discussion is hosted in a safe\, inclusive space. People from all walks of life and of all shapes\, sizes\, colors\, and capabilities are welcome. \nWhile the conversation thrives on participation\, all activities and discussions are optional. Wear comfortable attire and feel free to bring a notebook and/or non-alcoholic beverages. \nLearn more about the tour: http://bit.ly/sots2018\nPress release: http://bit.ly/sotspr\nFollow along: #asfontheroad \n***Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the State of the South tour event. These will be used by the Alabama Shakespeare Festival for marketing and publicity purposes\, on our website\, and on social media. Please contact the event organizer if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempt from this activity.*** \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/state-south-jackson/
LOCATION:Mississippi Museum of Art\, 380 South Lamar Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125513
CREATED:20180622T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T183953Z
UID:10996-1530295200-1530298800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Mule Train:  A Journey of Hope Remembered
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Staff of the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center along with The Mule Train Historical Society on Friday\, June 29\, 2018 at 6:00 pm for the opening of the exhibition\, “The Mule Train:  A Journey of Hope Remembered”.  This is in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Mule Train and the long awaited commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s death.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mule-train-journey-hope-remembered/
LOCATION:Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center\, 528 Bloom St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202
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