When:March 21, 2018 – March 23, 2018 all-day
Where:Oxford, Mississippi
The dates for the 2018 Oxford Conference for the Book are Wednesday, March 21 through Friday, March 23. For a full schedule, visit the Conference’s website.
Events
Screening of SHAKE ‘EM ON DOWN at the Mary C
When:May 19, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where:The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA
Shake ‘Em on Down: The Blues According to Fred McDowell A Documentary Film by Joe York & Scott Barretta Screening at 7pm on Friday, May 19 at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center. Shake ‘Em On Down is a one-hour documentary film that tells the story of Fred McDowell, who was first recorded by Alan …
Documentary Workshop for Southern Studies Grad Students
When:August 14, 2017 – August 16, 2017 all-day
Where:Barnard Observatory, University, MS 38677, USA
This workshop is intended to serve as an introduction and practicum in documentary methods for incoming and second year Southern Studies MA students. All skill levels welcome. The workshop will be taught by Ava Lowrey and Sara Wood of the Southern Foodways Alliance, and Andy Harper and John Rash of the Southern Documentary Project. Contact …
MDAH History is Lunch: THE MISSISSIPPI ENCYCLOPEDIA
When:November 8, 2017 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where:Mississippi Department of Archives and History
A discussion of The Mississippi Encyclopedia with Senior Editors Charles Reagan Wilson and Ted Ownby, and contributing scholars from Mississippi Department of Archives and History and area colleges.
Mississippi Encyclopedia Event at the Carolyn Vance Smith Natchez Literary Research Center at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
When:November 2, 2017 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where:Carolyn Vance Smith Natchez Literary Research Center at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
A discussion and reading of The Mississippi Encyclopedia, followed by a signing and reception. More details to come!
Mississippi Encyclopedia Celebration at the MS Book Festival
When:August 17, 2017 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:Cathead Distillery, 422 S Farish St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
The Book Friends of the University Press of Mississippi will host a celebration of the Encyclopedia on the evening of Thursday, August 17 in Jackson.
Mississippi Encyclopedia Event at the Mary C.
When:July 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where:Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA
A discussion and reading of The Mississippi Encyclopedia, followed by a signing and reception. Scholars speaking will include Tonya Thames, Deanne Nuwer, Associate Editor Jimmy Thomas, and Senior Editors Ted Ownby and Charles Reagan Wilson.
Mississippi Encyclopedia Event: Pass Christian
When:July 21, 2017 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where:Pass Christian Books, 300 E Scenic Dr, Pass Christian, MS 39571, USA
A discussion and reading of The Mississippi Encyclopedia, followed by a signing and reception. Scholars speaking will include Brooke Butler, Deanne Nuwer, Leah Holmes, and Senior Editors Ted Ownby and Charles Reagan Wilson.
Mississippi Encyclopedia Panel and Discussion
When:June 19, 2017 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where:Archives and Special Collections
A discussion and reading of The Mississippi Encyclopedia. More details to come!
Mississippi Encyclopedia Celebration at the Library of Congress
When:June 13, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where:Great Hall of the Library of Congress, Washington, DC, USA
A Washington, D.C. celebration of The Mississippi Encyclopedia. More details to come!