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SUMMARY:Mississippi Arts Commission – Penny Kemp\, The MAX
DESCRIPTION:This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour\, David travels to Meridian to visit with Penny Kemp\, President and CEO of the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX). They talk about Kemp’s roots in Meridian and her previous work in the arts. They also highlight MAC’s upcoming “Day for Artists” convening at the museum and several of The MAX’s ongoing and planned activities. \nListen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app\, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/mississippi-arts-commission-penny-kemp-the-max/
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Arts Hour – Larry Wells
DESCRIPTION:This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour\, Larry talks with Oxford writer Larry Wells about his new book\, Backstory: A Literary Life on the Run. Co-authored with his late wife Dean Faulkner Wells\, the book highlights the couple’s years working as freelance journalists\, traveling throughout the U.S. and writing stories on wing walkers\, cave exploring\, literary graveyards and more. \nListen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app\, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/mississippi-arts-hour-larry-wells/
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SUMMARY:MAC Presents: A Day for Artists
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: August 21\, 2026\nWHERE: The MAX\, Meridian\, MS\nREGISTRATION FEE: $15\nMAC Presents: A Day for Artists\, in partnership with The MAX in Meridian\, is designed to empower\, educate\, and equip Mississippi artists of all kinds. At this event\, artists will create\, learn\, and explore together. There will be opportunities to build relationships\, expand access to resources\, and grow your professional skills. In the afternoon\, The MAX comes alive with artist-led studio activations (2D\, 3D\, recording studio\, and classroom). You will also be able to speak directly with statewide and national artist service organizations about opportunities they provide for artists—from residencies to grants\, professional development\, and employment opportunities. Top it off by hopping on the trolley to tour the Meridian Museum of Art and downtown mural tour. Whatever adventure you choose\, this day is for YOU\, Mississippi artists. \nScholarship opportunities are available to cover the registration fee. For more information\, email rebecca@eventworksms.com. \nFor more information and to register\, visit https://arts.ms.gov/programs/a-day-for-artists/
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/mac-presents-a-day-for-artists/
LOCATION:MIssissippi arts and entertainment experience\, 2155 Front Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Arts Hour – ELSIE
DESCRIPTION:This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour\, David travels to Hattiesburg to sit down with country artist and NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT) contestant ELSIE. Fresh off her advancement to the Live Shows round of AGT\, ELSIE talks about her experience so far in the competition and her creative journey. Cheer her on September 1 during America’s Got Talent on NBC. \nListen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app\, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/ \n  \n 
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/mississippi-arts-hour-elsie/
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Arts Hour – Bill Perry
DESCRIPTION:This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour\, Larry finishes his recent trip to Oxford by visiting with Bill Perry\, a jazz pianist and bandleader in the city. Perry tells about his beginnings as a musician\, playing in a family band. He then branched out into jazz\, leading a number of different groups. Perry also talks about his work creating self-produced movies in Oxford \nListen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app\, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/
URL:https://arts.ms.gov/events/mississippi-arts-hour-bill-perry/
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