EVENTS
Spring is here and summer is on the way … Time to get out and enjoy local offerings !
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Max … Exhibition — Drawn Inside the Margins : The Diverse
World of Ezra Jack Keats
Through April 16
The MAX celebrates Ezra Jack Keats and the diverse characters he brought to life in its newest exhibition Drawn inside the Margins : The Diverse World of Ezra Jack Keats . The exhibition features 30 original illustrations from books such as “ The Snowy Day , Goggles !,” “ Louie ” and “ My Lost Dog ,” along with photographs and other related ephemera .
A children ’ s book author and illustrator , Keats illustrated more than 80 children ’ s books , 22 of which he authored . The son of Polish Jewish immigrants , Keats was raised in Brooklyn , New York during the Great Depression and came of age in America during World War II . He experienced poverty and racism and could relate to other ethnicities who faced the same . His books were set in the inner city and featured ethnically and economically diverse characters .
The artwork is on loan from The de Grummond Children ’ s Literature Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi Libraries .
APRIL
Trash & Treasure Sale
at Merrehope
Saturday , April 9 , from 7 a . m . -2 p . m . Merrehope , 905 Martin Luther King Jr . Drive
“ Every man ’ s trash is another man ’ s treasure !” Grab your friends and come to the “ treasure hunt .”
A fundraising event for Merrehope and F . W . Williams Home , those planning to attend are encouraged to get there early to find the best treasures before they are gone . Sale items include lamps , housewares and tableware . Also , costume jewelry , linens , gift items , wall art , Holiday decor will be there for the picking . Choose from antiques to modern and everything in between . Lots of furniture , rugs , pillows , fabrics and children ’ s items . No clothing or shoes ; no early birds . Cash ONLY
For more information , 601-483-8439 .
Meridian Symphony Orchestra :
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Sunday , April 10 , 3 p . m . The world-famous production of Beethoven Lives
Upstairs features a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle . Their subject : the “ madman ” who has moved into the upstairs apartment of Christoph ’ s home in Vienna . Through a touching correspondence , dramatically underscored with the composer ’ s most beautiful excerpts , Christoph slowly comes to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music . You will be captivated by more than 25 excerpts of Beethoven ’ s music , including the Moonlight Sonata , Für Elise , and the great Fifth and Ninth Symphonies . The music is magically woven into the drama as two actors share anecdotes and observations based on true incidents from the composer ’ s life . Presenting history , drama , music , and fun , this engaging concert is an ideal experience for families of all ages .
Free Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday , April 16 , from 1-3 p . m . Northeast Park
Kids and families are invited to a free Easter Egg Hunt that will include food , games , prizes , and three age-graded egg hunts . Sponsored by LoveNOW Community Church .
For more information and to register , visit www . lovenow . org / easter .
Brown Bag Lunch Concert :
Ryann + Jesse
Thursday , April 21 , from 11:30 a . m . -1:30 p . m . The MAX , 2155 Front St .
Bring your lunch and a friend to The MAX and enjoy a free concert with husband and wife duo , Ryann + Jesse . They have a one-of-a-kind sound marked by Ryann ’ s powerful and raspy voice and Jesse ’ s soulful slide guitar . Free and open to the public .
The MAX : Sip & Savor Food &
Drink Experience
Saturday , April 23 , from 5-9 p . m . The MAX , 2155 Front St .
Sip on cold beer , fine wine , and craft cocktails . Savor irresistible bites from the South ’ s top chefs . Experience the culinary tradition of the South like you never have before .
This spring , The MAX will be the home to 20
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