Browsing: Arts / Culture

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Bands Department will host a week of free, family-friendly concert events beginning April 25 at 7:30 p.m., when the Symphonic Winds performs Dr. Colin McKenzie’s favorites as he steps away from the podium after the event to focus on his role as director of the School of Music. On April 27 at 3 p.m., a Sunday afternoon double-header of the University Band and the Hattiesburg Concert Band will feature a program of classic wind band literature.

Something about being outdoors breathing the aroma of pines on a slightly chilled spring morning can make you feel naked before God even if you’re wearing a sweater.

The Mississippi Film Society’s first film festival celebrated creativity from across the state, but the University of Mississippi was all over the credits.

There is no experience in the world like walking out on that stage — and you’re standing behind that massive…

Get ready for a momentous occasion! After a decade-long break, The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art gala returns in style at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.

The historic Magnolia Theatre invites you to come and enjoy the magical wonders of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe this weekend in downtown New Albany, Mississippi, April 10-13. 

Both Mississippi State’s Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center and the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio are selections among 54 national finalists featured this year in Venice, Italy, at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, a premier international architectural showcase.

Nestled in downtown Hattiesburg is the Saenger Theater. This establishment could accommodate nearly 1000 guests— 997 to be exact. It…

This spring, the already impressive number of talented writers in Oxford will multiply as more than 20 of the nation’s leading and emerging authors, poets, scholars and artists gather for the Oxford Conference for the Book.

The 2nd Annual Casey Jones Blues Fest takes place Saturday, March 22, in downtown Water Valley, Mississippi. The festival celebrates the life of Water Valley resident John Luther “Casey” Jones, a legendary engineer with Illinois Central Railroad. 

Aubri Sparkman is Hattiesburg’s youngest muralist and possibly the youngest muralist in the state of Mississippi. The 19-year-old artist has certainly made a name for herself in the Magnolia State’s public art scene. Her passion for art was instilled in her from a young age, with her great-grandfather being a renowned street artist in New Orleans. This artistic lineage, coupled with her mother and sister also being artists, has deeply influenced Sparkman’s artistic journey. 

It is official. Hubfest is on the horizon! In less than two weeks, Hattiesburg and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host their first Eaglepalooza since 2019. This anticipated festival commenced nearly two decades ago. Since its founding, people from the Hattiesburg region and beyond have gathered for this annual event. Its grand reintroduction is bound to bring a huge crowd of visitors— from both near and far. 

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, a day of national celebration for the missionary who is credited with carrying Christianity to Ireland. It’s also the one day of the year when everything goes green, including clothing, beverages, food, and even the rivers in certain American cities. 

Rare 78-rpm records from legends such as Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, never-released studio recordings and personal letters sent to fans…

Mississippi State University’s premier a cappella group is advancing to the national semifinals after securing second place in a prestigious collegiate a cappella competition.

FestivalSouth, Mississippi’s premier multi-genre arts festival, is thrilled to announce its season lineup for 2025, taking place from May 31 to June 21, 2025. This year’s theme, “Celebration,” honors its Sweet 16th season with four incredible weekends packed with music, art, theater, and dance, offering over 50 unique cultural experiences designed for all ages, from children to senior adults. The festival features many Southern Miss faculty, staff, alumni, and students in venues on and off campus. A complete schedule and more information is available at festivalsouth.org.