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Water/Ways @ Ocean Springs: Ebbs and Flows of Mississippi History

Ocean Springs Municipal Library 525 Dewey Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS, United States

On November 1, the Ocean Springs Municipal Library will host Dr. Jim Giesen of the MHC's Speakers Bureau to present his free program, "Ebbs and Flows of Mississippi History." The free program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Water/Ways, on display at the Ocean Springs Municipal Library through November 30. There are […]

Free

Speakers Bureau: All Things Mississippi: The Beautiful Landscapes and the Great Strength of the People

Laurel Country Club 2011 US-84, Laurel, MS

Anne McKee is recognized statewide as a passionate teacher of Mississippi history. Through the art of storytelling, Anne McKee uplifts the accomplishments of famous Mississippians and shares explores the history of a land and a people like no other. Native to the state, McKee’s love and support for Mississippi began in childhood as she sat […]

Water/Ways @ Ocean Springs: Living Shorelines Master Naturalists

Ocean Springs Municipal Library 525 Dewey Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS, United States

Program details TBA Water/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit explores water’s connection to all aspects of our society, including the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. Exhibit hours are Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm […]

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Water/Ways @ Ocean Springs: Water-related Story & Craft Time

Ocean Springs Municipal Library 525 Dewey Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS, United States

On November 7, the Ocean Springs Municipal Library will host a water-related story and craft time for families. Parents are encouraged to bring their preschool-aged children for story time and crafts with children’s librarian Maureen Downey. The free program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Water/Ways, on display at the Ocean Springs Municipal […]

Free

The Power of Language: The Tempest

Cedar Lake Christian Academy 11555 Cedar Lake Rd., Biloxi, MS

This version of The Tempest will be an immersive theatre experience that engages the audience as part of the play and they will take part in the language. The themes of The Tempest  will be analyzed and discussed, the use of power, morality and forgiveness. Students will also look at the historical context of the play. Shakespeare wrote […]

The Power of Language: The Tempest

Gulfport High School 100 Perry St., Gulfport, MS

This version of The Tempest will be an immersive theatre experience that engages the audience as part of the play and they will take part in the language. The themes of The Tempest  will be analyzed and discussed, the use of power, morality and forgiveness. Students will also look at the historical context of the play. Shakespeare wrote […]

Water/Ways @ Ocean Springs: Teen Science Cafe

Program details TBA. Water/Ways is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. The exhibit explores water’s connection to all aspects of our society, including the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. Exhibit hours are Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm […]

Free

Water/Ways @ Ocean Springs: USM Marine Education Center Tour

USM Gulf Coast Research Lab Marine Education Center 101 Sweetbay Drive, Ocean Springs, MS, United States

On November 10, the Ocean Springs Municipal Library and the University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Lab's Marine Education Center will offer a free tour of the MEC followed by a free program, titled "Keeping it Green & Resilient (Storm Ready)." The tour and program will feature Chris Snyder and David Perkes, both of […]

Free

Flute Lecture-Recital: “Music and Politics under the Nazi Regime”

Marsh Auditorium, USM 111 Southern Drive, Hattiesburg, MS

This lecture-recital by Austrian flutist Ulrike Anton and pianist Russell Ryan (Arizona State University) examines the political circumstances of six composers who were persecuted, exiled, or killed by the Nazis.

Performing Jazz Diasporas from Africa to the U.S. to France

Mississippi State University Campus Starkville, MS

Specialist in Performance studies, performer, Humanities postdoctoral fellow from Stanford, and Associate Professor in Africana Studies in Williams College, Dr. Rashida K. Braggs will discuss her most recent book, Jazz Diasporas: Race, Music and Migration in Post-World War II Paris, with members of the Starkville and University community at Mississippi State University. Her book considers negotiations […]

Water/Ways @ Ocean Springs: Water-related Story & Craft Time

Ocean Springs Municipal Library 525 Dewey Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS, United States

On November 14, the Ocean Springs Municipal Library will host a water-related story and craft time for families. Parents are encouraged to bring their preschool-aged children for story time and crafts with children’s librarian Maureen Downey. The free program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Water/Ways, on display at the Ocean Springs Municipal […]

Free

The Orators: In the Pursuit of “Happyness”

Mississippi State University Bost Theater, Starkville, MS

The Shackouls Honors College is pleased to continue The Orators program on Wednesday, November 14 with Dr. Corey Keyes. Dr. Keyes, a sociologist and a psychologist in the Department of Sociology at Emory University, will present “Finding Me Through The Search for Happiness” at 2 p.m. Griffis Hall, Room 401 on the MSU campus. As […]