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SUMMARY:July 4th Celebration with Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th at The MAX with a free performance by Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band.\nLed by “Fife Master” Shardé Thomas, granddaughter of the legendary Othar Turner, and percussionist Chris Mallory, their performance will honor freedom in all its forms: our nation’s independence, the emancipation of a people, and the creative spirit that defines Mississippi’s global artistic impact.\nCome early and shop fresh produce at Earth’s Bounty ( https://www.msarts.org/events/earths-bounty-free-first-saturday/?occurrence=2026-07-04 ), plus enjoy free admission to The MAX (special hours: 9 am-3 pm).\nStop by the Alexander Family Church Gallery to view an episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood featuring Othar Turner, Jessie Mae Hemphill, and Abe Young, legends of Mississippi Hill Country fife and drum music, on loop through August 1 (courtesy of Fred Rogers Productions).\nSchedule of events:\n8 am-1 pm: Earth’s Bounty Farmers Market\n9 am-3 pm: Free admission to The MAX\n9 am-3 pm: Now Showing – Mississippi Fife + Drum on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood\n11 am-1 pm: Free performance by Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band\n11 am-1 pm: Art activities in upstairs classroom\n \n\n
URL:https://www.msarts.org/events/earths-bounty-america-250-celebration/
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