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MSU Riley Center : Sam Bush , Mike Marshall , Edgar Meyer ,
George Meyer
Saturday , Jan . 29 , 2022 , 7:30 p . m . Tickets : $ 25 to $ 75
American music masters Sam Bush , Mike Marshall and Edgar Meyer join with George Meyer for the kind of special collaboration usually heard only at a bluegrass festival . Bush and Marshall are mandolin virtuosos rooted in bluegrass . The Meyers ( George on acoustic bass , son Edgar on violin ) come from the classical world . Together , they make acoustic music that can only be categorized as “ amazing .” You ’ ll hear works from the 1999 genre-bending album “ Short Trip Home ” ( which featured Bush , Marshall and the elder Meyer ), plus new music written for this tour . Four musical stars are coming together in a burst of creativity ; don ’ t miss it !
Clockwise from top left : George Meyer , Sam Bush , Mike Marshall , Edgar Meyer
Tonea Stewart
Juanita Moore
TJ Tesh
Meridian Symphony Orchestra : Mingle with the Maestro
Thursday , Feb . 3 , ( time TBA ), Meridian Museum of Art Tickets : $ 35 single ; $ 60 couple
Sample fine wine and enjoy hors d ’ oeuvres as you listen to beautiful music by MSO harpist Rebekah Atkinson , while perusing Meridian Museum of Art ’ s diverse installations by Mississippi artists at this one-of-a-kind multisensory cultural arts experience .
The Max … 1st Saturday : Celebrating Black Excellence
Saturday , Feb . 5 , from , 9 a . m . -5 p . m . 1st Saturday discount admission : $ 5 Adults | $ 1 Ages 6 – 17 | Free for 5 and under .
February is Black History Month . To celebrate , The MAX is honoring three black actresses and activists who hail from Mississippi : Juanita Moore , Beah Richards , and Tonea Stewart . Learn more about these women who exemplify black excellence in their lives and art .
— Juanita Moore : Born in Greenwood in 1914 , Juanita Moore was a film , television , and stage actress . She began her career in films at a time when there were few roles in Hollywood for African Americans , and appeared in 50 films from the 1930s – 2000 . Moore was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1959 film “ Imitation of Life .”
— Arnett Moore , Juanita ’ s nephew , will present an illustrated talk on her life and career at 1pm ( free with museum admission ) followed by the unveiling of her star on The MAX Walk of Fame ( free and open to the public ).
— Tonea Stewart , actress and Greenwood native , performs “ A Black Woman Speaks ,” based on the poem Vicksburg native Beah Richards wrote and performed in 1950 . Richards , an actress , political activist , and poet , used prose and performance to address topics of race , gender , and class , including the oppression Black women faced in that era . Free with museum admission .
• 10 a . m .– Noon , Make + Take Workshop
• 1 – 1:45 p . m ., Actor Juanita Moore Illustrated Talk + Walk of Fame Star Unveiling
• 2 – 4 p . m ., Tonea Stewart performs A Black Woman Speaks by Beah Richards
Meridian Symphony Orchestra : Music of the Movies featuring
TJ Tesh on trumpet
Saturday , Feb . 5 , 7 p . m ., MSU Riley Center
Enjoy the amazing sounds of some of your favorite movies - Star Wars , The Avengers , Titanic , Pirates of the Caribbean , and more ! This evening will be fun for the whole family and folks of all ages . You won ’ t want to miss the special , costumed guests and great photo opportunities . Come casual or dress up — the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire ; Jack Sparrow or Will Turner — the choice is yours ! Grammy-nominated trumpet artist TJ Tesh , Maestro Rubardt , and MSO will delight the audience as they usher us through this cinematic adventure ! Join us after the performance in the Grand Ballroom for classic movie concessions , an opportunity to show off your costumes , and a meet & greet with special guests . Don ’ t forget your light sabers - you never know when the Empire will Strike Back ! www . meridianstar . com
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