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Apr 2

Mississippi Arts Hour - Holly Brand

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Lauren speaks with vocalist Holly Brand, from Meridian, Mississippi, who has just wow-ed audiences across the country with her appearance on NBC’s The Voice. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, April 2, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

Mar 26

Mississippi Arts Hour - George Bassi, Lauren Rogers Museum

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, David talks with the electric Laurel legend George Bassi. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, March 26, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

Mar 19

Mississippi Arts Hour - Katie Clark

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria talks with Katie Clark. Katie is a crochet artist, and she is a current participant in MAC’s Folk Arts Apprenticeship program. Tune in to hear their conversation this Sunday, March 19, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

News

03.10.2023

Edward Wilson Named Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Champion 

The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) announces that Edward Wilson, a Senior at Jackson Preparatory School in Jackson, MS, is the 2023 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud® (POL) champion. The first runner-up was Kalen Wallace, a Junior at Northwest Rankin High School in Flowood, MS. The second runner-up was Melany Carrasco, a Junior at Pascagoula High School in Pascagoula, MS. 

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