Mississippi to Maine Blues Trail Marker - Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM in Rockland, Maine

 

Mississippi to Maine Blues Trail Marker - Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM in Rockland, Maine

 

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Teach For America members take heritage tour of the Delta

The Delta State University Delta Center for Culture and Learning recently presented a heritage tour to 110 Teach for America members who are participating in the Delta training Institute being held on the Delta State campus. The group participated in a day-long tour that included stops in Cleveland, Dockery, Ruleville, and Mound Bayou, along with Po’ Monkey’s Lounge.

 

 

 

Bobby Whalen Takes the Stage!

Bluesman Bobby Whalen Performs at Museum

The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center welcomes Indianola bluesman Bobby Whalen to the stage in Lucille’s, the Museum gift shop, on Friday, June 25 at noon. Whalen will perform various styles of blues and lead a discussion with his audience. Whalen has toured extensively in the state and collaborated on shows with many well known blues performers. His Ladies Choice Band performs frequently at festivals and clubs throughout Mississippi. Whalen has served as a presenting artist of the Mississippi Arts Commission, bringing music and visual art into the classroom. Bobby Whalen’s murals may be seen across the state, and his paintings are on display throughout the country in arts centers and galleries.

For more information, please contact: Erin Mulligan, B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, emulligan@bbkingmuseum.org

 

 

Delta State takes students from Columbus High School on heritage tour of the Delta

Columbus High School's accelerated and advanced placement program recently visited the Mississippi Delta to learn about its rich cultural heritage.  The Delta State University Delta Center for Culture and Learning introduced the group to the Delta State campus and escorted them to Dockery Farms, the birthplace of the Blues; the grave of Civil Rights activist Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer; and the historic African American town of Mound Bayou.  Gayle Fortenberry third from right, back row, advance placement coordinator, arranged the trip.  Dr. Luther Brown and Lee Aylward of the Delta Center, kneeling, conducted the tour. 

 

 

 

 

 

Mississippi Blues Trail Marker Cermony honoring Johnny Winter in Leland

 

Poster Signing Party

The Highway 61 Blues Festival Poster Signing will be held on Thursday, May 27 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Highway 61 Blues Museum located at 307 N. Broad Street in Leland. Artist Cristen Barnard designed this year’s poster that honors Johnny Winter. She will be on hand to sign and number posters that night. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Ryan Moore of Cicero’s Restaurant will be serving his delicious fried catfish and pork tenderloin. Ellen Ann Johnson will be serving her many delicious dishes as well. William McGee, Pat Thomas, Eddie Cusic and T-Model Ford will provide the entertainment. At 7:30 p.m. the party will move to Lillo’s Restaurant for dancing to the music of Lillo’s legendary Thursday night band and dining. To reserve a poster call the Highway 61 Blues Museum at 662-686-7646. For reservations at Lillo’s call 662-686-4401.