Arts and Culture

The Mississippi Book Festival is a celebration of our state’s greatest contributions to the world of ideas. A small group of people conceived and executed...Read More

Ralph Eubanks has studied Mississippi history over a long and distinguished academic and professional career. His talk focuses on the power and significance of documentary...Read More

Alex Bostic is a working artist and professor who experienced first-hand the importance of different kinds of support to his own development. He shares ideas...Read More

In this heartfelt performance and talk, local favorite musician, AJC, takes the audience on a personal journey through highlights of his career, including composition of...Read More

Award-winning editorial cartoonist and author, Marshall Ramsey, used our theme, The Next 200, to share universally relevant ideas about our shared culture and future, along...Read More

Krystal Gem, a talented young vocalist, composer, and pianist, shares ideas about her own development as an artist and performs original music to bring those...Read More

Hip-hop may be the most influential genre in popular music but its artists are not always seen as community leaders in other contexts. Brad Franklin...Read More

Prolific content creators are often seen as lucky winners of the genetic talent lottery. That myth is frequently debunked by professional creatives who rely on...Read More

Jill Conner Browne tells her amazing story of creating something from nothing by doing what made her heart sing. She is the multiple #1 New...Read More

Afrofuturism is an idea that has driven Tim Fielder’s remarkable career as a cartoonist and creative community leader. His talk is practical, inspiring, and hilarious,...Read More