Ballet Magnificat’s ‘Most Incredible’ Gift
Ballet Magnificat! of Jackson adds another element to your holiday accoutrements with "Most Incredible Christmas," at Thalia Mara Hall on Saturday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 21.
LEGO Jackson: Making Progress in Plastic
Scott Crawford, the builder behind the LEGO Jackson display, began the project under his Christmas tree with a few decorations and some spare time.
The Year of Omingnome
Omingnome is busy kicking off "The Year of Healing," a four-stage tour that follows the transformative life cycle of a butterfly: caterpillar, cocoon, butterfly and laying her eggs.
Earning an Artist’s Eyes
For Vicksburg photographer Glynn Fought, the key to creating an interesting work of art is often as simple as finding another perspective.
Two Years of Trainwreck-Town
Local record labels Elegant Trainwreck and Homework Town have played a big role in expanding music in Jackson.
Ann Turner Williams
Drake’s Designs Florist & Gifts owner Ann Turner Williams and her business-neighbor, Chris McCoy of The Book Rack, are teaming up for Books & Boos, Wednesday, Oct. 29.
Gone But Not Forgotten in 'Gone Girl'
With David Fincher, the man behind some of cinema's most thought-provoking thrillers such as "Seven," "Fight Club" and "Zodiac," in the driver's seat, I should have expected more from this slow-burning tale of suspicion.
Seeking the New Soul
Jackson singer and songwriter Tawanna Shaunte's varied sound is a direct result of her diverse background.
Barnett's Greatest Hits
The music-promoting crew at Ardenland has delivered some tremendous musical talent to Mississippi in its three years of business.
Artists to Watch
Hip-hop artist Tira Dixon of Pearl, Miss., delivers brutal, earnest lyrics that are sure 59 tackle themes such as family struggles and dissatisfaction with the American status quo.
The Fault with Free Love
Darcey Steinke spent much of her youth in the suburbs of Roanoke, Va., where she saw the effects of the '60s social movements.
Azha Sanders
It wasn't some intrinsic skill that turned tattoo artist Azha Sanders into the artistic inker she is today. While she's a talented artist in her own right, translating art into tattoos is as much discipline as it is ability.
It’s OK to Be Critical
Music is an art form, so it's entirely subjective. But it's also objective. The goal is to reach wider audiences, to evolve and become better over time.
Nothing Ties Down 2Chainz
Georgia hip-hop artist Tauheed "2 Chainz" Epps visits Jackson at the peak of his popularity.
Andre Delano
Saxophonist, singer and songwriter Andre Delano may have grown up in East St. Louis, Mo., but he feels just as much a child of Jackson.
Marshall Tucker Band
South Carolina's Marshall Tucker Band has released more than 40 albums including reissues and live recordings since its debut in 1973, with four records hitting platinum and five earning gold status.
Love in Reality
Within the hip-hop and rap communities, music is often a matter of what you represent. For some, it's a city, status or belief, but for Jackson-based rapper Jared "J. Skyy" Moering, it's about representing himself.
The Sweeter Side of Zombies and Lizards
Flossie and the Fox (aka Rachael Haft) performs with Renee Is a Zombie (Renee Arozqueta) at Hal & Mal’s Singer/Songwriter Night Oct. 1.
Other Gems of Robin Williams
When actor Robin Williams passed away at age 63, the entertainment world lost one of its sharpest wits and most diverse talents.
Lit Highlights October 2014
Mississippi's weather is unpredictable. Thankfully, October always has plenty of great literary offerings, whether you're escaping that last bit of summer heat or relaxing indoors on a nippy autumn afternoon.
Curtis Wilkie
"Assassins, Eccentrics, Politicians and Other Persons of Interest" is a categorized anthology of sorts, collecting 50 articles from author Curtis Wilkie's younger self.
Zero the Blue Heeler
Zero, Swell-O-Phonic owner Ron Chane's blue heeler best bud, has been a Jackson icon practically since birth.
JoJo the Chimp
He's hairy, over the hill and still a hit with the ladies. No, I don't mean George Clooney. JoJo the chimpanzee, the Jackson Zoo's oldest primate resident, is turning 50 years old this Saturday, Sept. 20.
Historical Oracles
If you want something that's both educational and entertaining this fall, the Old Capitol Museum's Mississippi Archaeology Expo offers edifying fun while celebrating our state's history.
Love and Equality in the 'South Pacific'
The Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein musical "South Pacific" will take on new life this September, thanks to the music department at Mississippi College in Clinton.
Lit Highlights September 2014
Fall might mean football season to a lot of people, but the conscientious bookworm knows changing leaves mean that your favorite bookstores are changing their shelves.
Vacationer Sighs with ‘Relief’
Even after achieving a level of success with Vacationer's 2012 album "Gone," it's still a surprise to hear Vasoli's signature sound applied to a more tranquil type of music.
Eclectic Tastes from Saving Grace
Save some room on your calendar for “Saving Grace,” and expect something to feed your musical tastes and your taste buds, all while lending a helping hand.
Chasing Edom Grows ‘High Cotton’
If Chasing Edom's debut full-length "High Cotton," tells us one thing, it's that the Brandon, Miss., natives know their strong suits and how to use them. Despite brief bouts of rougher terrain, "High Cotton" proves that waiting can be a great thing.
The Origin of "Original"
If you can't tell from her raw, powerful voice, blues-soul singer Janiva Magness doesn't take much stock in limitations.
Chasing Edom
After two unsuccessful attempted EPs, the members of Chasing Edom decided to take things into their own hands with "High Cotton."
Imagining Modern Motown
Every Saturday since June 14, Terminal has invited local acts to display their rap, rock, R&B and everything in between for music-industry professionals as part of an ongoing event called The Search.
Michael Flynn on the Farthest Limb
Currently on hiatus with his band Slow Runner, which he and co-songster Josh Kaler affectionately and only semi-jokingly refer to as "dork pop," Michael Flynn's first solo release sees him taking a different approach.
Sully Carter: Noir Journalist
In the first fiction novel for Mississippi-born author Neely Tucker, he wants to tackle the issues of race, media sensationalism and social justice in a realistic light, all under the guise of a thriller.
Sweet Crude: Tradition & Innovation
When musicians Sam Craft and Alexis Marceaux began forming their patented "indie-rock Louisianais" as Sweet Crude, they didn't intend to limit themselves.
Say Anything Wanders with ‘Hebrews’
The ever-changing, ever-acerbic rock act Say Anything subverts expectation on a regular basis.
Happy Times with “Days of Abandon”
New York noise-pop band The Pains of Being Pure at Heart creates an easily listenable experience, one with a much more jovial experience than one might expect from an album called "Days of Abandon."
Pitbull Doesn’t Know What Love Means
I don't normally call out a particular song or performer. There are plenty of things that I don't like, but venting is best done with close friends or anonymously on the Internet.
Silo on Reviving the Delta Spirit
What Tallulah has in abundance is history and nature, and that's the rich spring from which female folk duo Silo chose to drink with its first album, "Tall Tales."
No Flaws to be Found in ‘Forcefield’
From the start, I'll admit a bias this time. I've adored the hard-to-pin-down work of Tokyo Police Club of Ontario, Canada, since purchasing the first releases, "A Lesson in Crime" and "Smith," in immediate succession during high school.
American Idle
Sometimes, it seems television has warped some of what we love about the audible art form.
Breaking Walls with O’Brother
When it comes to creative output, Atlanta-based O'Brother flies by the seat of its collective pants.
The Fray’s ‘Helios’ Burns up on Entry
It seems like ages since Colorado piano-pop band The Fray released something new, though it actually hasn't been at all.
Wayward Awards
The Grammys have fallen to industry-influenced promotion of artists like four-time winner Macklemore rather than representing music creators and listeners.
The Finer Things in Life
From woodworking and jewelry to sculpture and painting, the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival offers visitors a look at high-quality, handmade crafts from some of the best artists across the U.S.
‘Mind Over Matter’ Offers More Variety
The 10-song custom on a record is a sort of persisting, self-imposed limit in music.
‘Because the Internet’ Boasts Quality and Quantity
It's difficult to separate the comedic television and movie roles of actor Donald Glover from his unforgiving, guiltlessly pensive persona as rapper Childish Gambino, but his most recent release "Because the Internet" certainly helps cement that divide.
God’s Grace and Good Marketing
For Jackson-based Seeker & Servant, pushing above the shifting stream of current trends is a matter of putting musical preferences to work and nonstop effort into spreading the word.
Hellogoodbye Leaves No Doubt
Though Hellogoodbye opened for Metric and Paramore during their fall tour, you'd be hard-pressed to find similarities between the headliners and today's Hellogoodbye.