21 2026 SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS FEB. 26 Meridian Rising with Paul Burch 6 pm-7:30 pm Join us for a book reading and live performance by Paul Burch, in conversation with the host of MPB’s Highway 61, Scott Barretta, exploring Burch’s imagined memoir of Jimmie Rodgers. FEB. 28 A Conversation with Melanie Person 10 am-11 am Co-Director of The Ailey School Melanie Person talks with David Keary (Ballet Mississippi) and Rebekah Pleasant-Patterson (Griot Arts Inc.) about turning Mississippi roots into a career, resilience, and mentorship. See website for info on master classes and auditions. MAR. 7 First Saturday at The MAX 9 am-5 pm, free admission 11 am-1 pm, art activities upstairs MAR. 17 MCC Takes Over The MAX 5 pm-8 pm Experience the best of MCC’s art and music programs with student and faculty performances and demonstrations throughout our space. Don’t forget to wear your green! MAR. 19 Closing Day of Cecelia Moseley: Remnants of Language 9 am-5 pm Last chance to experience the exhibition. MAR. 20 Terrence Davis: Juke Joint Blues Album Launch 6 pm-7 pm Be among the first to hear Terrence Davis, recording artist and former hype man for MC Hammer, perform live music from his new album, recorded in the Governor’s Recording Studio at The MAX. MAR. 21 Now Showing: Jim Henson: Idea Man 10 am-noon Dive into the mind of a visionary with a special screening of this acclaimed documentary. Puppet Making Workshop with Jordan West 1 pm-4 pm Design and build your own puppet with Mississippi artist Jordan West in this workshop, then try your hand at a performance in our puppet theater. Limited spots available. Registration required. APR. 4 Earth’s Bounty 8 am-noon, farmers market 9 am-5 pm, free admission 11 am-1 pm, art activities upstairs
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