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“Love Daddy: Letters from My Father” Exhibit
“Love Daddy: Letters from my Father” reveals the complicated relationship between a father and son, separated by distance and time while bound by love and admiration. David Rae Morris, son of the late Willie Morris, uses photographs as snapshots into who his father was as a man, father, and author. Willie Morris’ letters reveal an everlasting love and affection that he was unable to express through dialogue but could through written word. The letters and photographs intertwined helped both men…
Find out more »Movies on the Lawn–My Dog Skip
My Dog Skip (2000) is the story of a shy boy growing up in 1940s Mississippi with the help of his beloved dog, Skip. Based on the novel by Willie Morris, the movie was filmed in Canton. Ward Emling, retired director of the Mississippi Film Office, will introduce the film.
$5 | Free for members
H.C. Porter Blues@Home Event
H.C. Porter and blues musicians Bill Perry, Terry Bean, and Eden Brent will be on hand for this event. Porter will sign her latest book, Blues@Home: Mississippi's Living Blues Legends, followed by a panel discussion and concert.
$10 Members | $15 Non-members
Find out more »Make + Take Workshop
Young visitors to The MAX make an art project to take home. Activities are lead by a museum educator and held in the second floor classroom. Free with admission.
Find out more »Sunrise Yoga
Bring your yoga mat and start your day at The MAX with an hour-long yoga class. Every Tuesday and Thursday. $5 Members | $7 Non-members
Find out more »Yoga at The MAX
Instructors from Elegance Ballroom lead an hour-long yoga class. $5 Members | $7 Non-members
Find out more »Book Signing—Marshall Ramsey
Nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist Marshall Ramsey will be on hand to sign Chainsaws and Casseroles and Drawing the Line, in the museum store at The MAX. Ramsey is a two-time Pulitzer Finalist and hosts the radio program, Now You’re Talking with Marshall Ramsey, and MPB’s Conversations. Free and open to the public (museum admission is required for viewing the exhibits).
Find out more »Sunrise Yoga
Bring your yoga mat and start your day at The MAX with an hour-long yoga class. Every Tuesday and Thursday. $5 Members | $7 Non-members
Find out more »Earth’s Bounty + The MAX Present Night Market
Join us for a farmer's market with food tastings and demos, music by Sam Mooney, and artisans selling their wares. A partnership with Meridian Council for the Arts, Go Green Meridian, and The MAX. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »Make + Take Workshop
Young visitors to The MAX make an art project to take home. Activities are lead by a museum educator and held in the second floor classroom. Free with admission.
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