will host the 31annual Mississippi and the Arts Week from March 25-28.
This year’s Arts Week includes appearances by Louisiana writer Tim Gautreaux, Mississippi College professor David Miller and cartoonist and writer Marshall Ramsey and many more. See full schedule below.
Peggy Brent, Raymond Campus English instructor for more than 50 years and long-time chair of the English and Modern Language department, passed away in January. She had spent several weeks lining up participants for the event before she became ill and then passed away on Jan. 12.
“Even though it will be tough without the help of Mrs. Brent, we are going to make sure this year’s Arts Week is a success,” said Laurie George, English department secretary and Arts Week committee member. “We know Mrs. Brent would be proud of what we are doing: celebrating local artists by continuing on with her favorite event.”
The full schedule is as follows:
MONDAY, March 25
8:30 a.m.Dedication
Cain-Cochran Hall Mississippi and the Arts Week Scholarships
Hogg AuditoriumDr. Clyde Muse
Jackie Granberry
10 a.m.Margaret McMullan, Writer
Hogg Auditorium “Your Dream of Being a Writer
Cain-Cochran Hall and Making it Become a Reality”
Lecture and Visuals/Book signing
11 a.m.Tim Gautreaux, Writer
Hogg Auditorium“A Reading from THE MISSING”
Cain-Cochran HallLecture/Book signing
1 p.m. Brandi Perry, Writer
Cain-Cochran Hall“The Joy and Power of Reading and Writing”
Room 238 Innovative Collaborative Workshop
TUESDAY, March 26
8 a.m. Sara Teasley, Clay Artist
Reeves Hall“Connecting Through Pottery”
Room 165 Lecture/Demonstration
9:30 a.m. Concert Band
Hogg Auditorium Randy Mapes, Director
Cain-Cochran Hall Wind Ensemble
Shane Sprayberry, Director
Performance
11 a.m.Marshall Ramsey, Cartoonist and Writer
Hogg Auditorium “Fried Chicken and Wine”
Cain-Cochran Hall Lecture/Book signing
12 p.m.Becky Tustain, APRN, BC
Nursing Allied Health Center“Mind Body Medicine”
Annex Building, Room LL15Lunch and Learn
2 p.m. Dr. Samuel Jones, Educator/Mentor/Author
Hogg Auditorium“The Power to Make A Difference”
Cain-Cochran Hall Honors Forum
2:00 p.m. Guy Hovis, Singer
Riggs ManorPerformance
7:00 p.m. Marta Szlubowska, Violinist
Reeves Hall Performance
Room 121
WEDNESDAY, March 27
8 a.m. Lisanne Miller, Fiber Artist
Reeves Hall“The Art and History of Rug Hooking”
Room 165Lecture and Demonstration
9 a.m. Stage Band
Hogg Auditorium Bob Cheesman, Director
Cain-Cochran HallPerformance
10 a.m.David Miller, Literary Scholar
Hogg Auditorium “I Let Him Go On in His Own Way: SourcesCain-Cochran Hall and Styles of Mark Twain’s Humor”
Lecture/Visuals
11 a.m.Michelle Baker, Festival Coordinator
Hogg Auditorium “Films of Mississippi and the South withCain-Cochran Hall Crossroads Film Festival”
Lecture/ Visuals
12:30 p.m.Dr. Samuel Jones, Educator/Mentor/Author
Hogg Auditorium “The Power to Make A Difference”
Cain-Cochran Hall Honors Forum
THURSDAY, March 28
8:15 a.m. Lendon Players
Brooks Theatre Alison Stafford, Director
“Arsenic and Old Lace”
Performance
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Dayton Scoggins, Chainsaw Artist
McLendon-Gibbes Mall “Artistry in Wood”
Wood Carving Demonstration
9:30 a.m. Bridget Archer Performing Arts Company
Hogg Auditorium in Collaboration with The Montage Dancers
Cain-Cochran HallPerformance
11 a.m. Utica Campus Jubilee Singers
Hogg Auditorium Dr. Bobby G. Cooper, Director
Cain-Cochran HallPerformance