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JACKSONIAN Robert Wilbur Mack IV Imani Khayyam

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wenty-year-old Robert Wilbur Mack IV, also known as Jackson rapper MACKTOP, says he grew up on old-school hip-hop.

“My father (Robert Mack) and mother (Brandi Carter) were born in the ’70s,” he says. “They kind of grew up on the late ’80s and early ’90s music, so we listened to a lot of Tupac, who is my dad’s favorite rapper, and my mother’s … favorite rapper is DMX. For some reason she loves him so much. I listened to a lot of Jay-Z coming up, a lot of Nas, Snoop Dogg, a lot of the old-school type music.”

The Kosciusko native moved to Jackson at the age of 14 to live with his father.

Mack is now studying English and creative writing at Jackson State University. During his senior year of high school, he says his friends, Mello Carter and Nick Lewis, who had both been rapping for about a year already, influenced him to get into the genre himself. They had an established studio where Carter let Mack share creative space on a few of his tracks.

“I used to go over to their house and just watch them do what they do,” Mack says. “I would go up to the mic and try do what they do to just have fun, but then I started to take it a little bit more seriously because I was actually having fun, and it seemed like I was pretty good at it.”

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Other people thought he was good, too, he says, so in January 2015, he began to pursue rap. He released his first album, “MACKTOP,” on Nov. 12, 2016. He says he likes to rap about aspects of his day-today life such as school, family, friends, and his future goals. He describes his style as “chill headphone music.”

“I want to make people feel good with my music,” Mack says. “I know a lot of people get stressed out, so I just want them to be able to relax and also learn from my life events through my music.”

He says his process of creating a song consists of getting five to 10 beats and then listening to them thoroughly before selecting one. Once he finds a good one, he says, he fuses the beat with his lyrics and creates a new track.

“It’s pretty smooth and laid back and chill,” he says. “With my music, listeners get more content, I believe.”

Outside of rap and school, Mack likes to play basketball and video games and blogs on Tumblr. He says he likes to share whatever is on his heart, as long as it keeps him writing. Other than creative writing and music, Mack also wants to learn screenwriting and playwriting.

For more information, visit soundcloud.com/ogmacktop.

—Morgan Carol Gallon

cover photo of Myron McGowan

by Imani Khayyam

6 ............................ Talks 12 ................... editorial 13 ...................... opinion 15 ............... BOJ Ballot 17 ............ Cover Story 20 ...... Events Preview 24 ....................... sports 26 ........... food & Drink

11 Moving JPS Forward

Freddrick Murray, the interim superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, sits down with the Jackson Free Press to talk about his plans for the district and bringing up its “F” grade.

24 NuRenaissance Before the New Year

Read about Myron McGowan before the 14th annual NuRenaissance Art Showing and Gala on Dec. 10.

30 ......................... 8 Days 32 .......................... musiC 33 ........ music listings 34 ...................... Puzzles 36 ......................... astro 36 ............... Classifieds

26 A Prodigal Chef Returns

“I’m supposed to support the chef and support his ideology, his belief in food, and how he wants the kitchen structured, but I’m also supposed to support the line cooks and help them along the way to make them stronger so they’re executing what chef wants.”—Chaz Lindsay, “A Prodigal Chef Returns”

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courtesy CHaz Lindsay; Imani Khayyam; Imani Khayyam

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PUBLISHER’s note

by Todd Stauffer, Publisher

Think Global, Art Local

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ecember is always an interesting month at the Jackson Free Press. Right after Thanksgiving, we promote local shopping with our Small Business Saturday focus and our local gift guides throughout the month of December; it’s also right now that the Best of Jackson finalists ballot is live for readers to give their opinion on the best local, unique people and places that Metro Jackson has to offer. (Visit bestofjackson.com to vote right now!)

Along with the Shop Local and Best of Jackson initiatives, we also have our Winter Arts Preview—the issue you’re reading now. Here, we’re able to look ahead at a few months worth of events while celebrating all of the artistic and cultural amenities that Jackson has to offer its residents. And there’s a lot to go around, as you’ll see in this issue.

Around 10 years ago, I attended a conference in Little Rock, Ark., which included a Saturday trip to its art museum, the Arkansas Arts Center. At the time, we still housed the Mississippi Museum of Art in its old building on Pascagoula Street; I remember being in that impressive building in Arkansas, watching the bustling cafe service and the patrons milling around the exhibits and gift store, and thinking, “Wow. We can use something like this in Jackson.”

Fast forward to today—we have exactly that amazing resource at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Great food, evening events (with beer!), fabulous exhibits and—since I started with a “shop local” theme—a fantastic Museum Store filled with artsy gifts for adults and educational items for kids.

(When I was growing up, my Aunt Oneida was the one who gave the quirky, creative,

education gifts to her nephews, who were, of course, more obsessed with video games, sports equipment and “Star Wars” characters. Now, as an adult, I fully appreciate the opportunity to shop at the Museum Store and channel my inner Aunt Oneida.)

Speaking of my childhood, it’s fantastic to see New Stage Theatre putting on a performance of the Jean Shepard classic “A Christmas Story,” which was a staple of

weeks and months. You’ve got a lot of options to consider.

With this edition of our quarterly arts and events preview, we also celebrate exciting progress that we’ve made to improve the JFP’s online hub of event listings in Jackson—our new online calendar at JFPEvents.com. We’ve recently changed the software that is the foundation of the calendar, making it easier for local people

Remember that those local dollars help foster the uniqueness and quality of place that make Jackson worth calling “home.” my youth, as well. (I still, to this day, say “fra-gee-lay” whenever I see “fragile” on the side of a shipping container … or at least, I say it in my head.) Go see it at New Stage.

Nothing goes with a chilly December evening like wrapping up in a warm coat and heading for the theater.

Other holiday options abound this time of year, from events at the Mississippi Children’s Museum, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, to local theater performances, church and synagogue services, and singing Christmas trees. (Belhaven University’s, in their new football facility, looks to be one to check out this year.)

You’ll find these events and others in the pages of this issue, so make sure you take a few looks through it. Drop it on your coffee table and refer to it over the next few

and organizations to post their own events (and for us to curate them) along with making the presentation more attractive, informative and mobile-friendly.

On the event details page, you can easily tweet or share items on Facebook, access a map to the event venue and “favorite” events that you want to reference later.

From the main page, you can pull up your list of favorites and invite friends though social media or email. (You can even change the radius or zip code on the calendar and see events in other parts of the country.)

The new JFPEvents.com has some online marketing features, as well. If you’re throwing your own event that needs a little extra promotion, you can actually “boost” the event so that it appears at the top of every page for an affordable price, right there on the site where tons of people are specifically trying to figure out what events to at-

tend. (Nice, right?)

We’ve already seen great traffic and response from the new online calendar and couldn’t be more excited about it. Most importantly, it wouldn’t be possible without our events listings editor, Tyler Edwards, who is doing a fantastic job since he began in the position a few months ago. You can reach him at events@jacksonfreepress.com if you’ve got an event that he (and, hence, the world) needs to know about.

On the print front, Tyler and Music Editor Micah Smith pulled together the bulk of what you’re seeing in this issue with help from Assistant Editor Amber Helsel (who also wrote the cover story) and great work, as always, from Staff Photographer Imani Khayyam. Considering they all just collaborated on the winter edition of BOOM Jackson magazine (also hitting streets in wide distribution this week), you know it’s been a busy holiday season for them already.

In the meantime, if you’re looking for other opportunities to “go local” this holiday season, I’ll refer you back to the Best of Jackson ballot on pages 15 and 16. There you’ll find a ton of local restaurants, gift shops, boutiques, art galleries and stores that defy simple categories.

You’ll see mention of the urban warriors, local business owners and others who deserve your support and a “vote with your dollars” this holiday season.

I know… Amazon. One-stop-parking-lot shopping. I get it. But I encourage you to Shop Local First this holiday season.

Remember that those local dollars support local jobs, circulate more in the local economy, and help foster the uniqueness and quality of place that make Jackson the place we call “home.” It’s worth the effort!

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contributors

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Tyler Edwards

Amber Helsel

Dustin Cardon

Richard Coupe

Sierra Mannie

Arielle Dreher

Tim Summers Jr.

Imani Khayyam

Events Editor Tyler Edwards loves all things pop culture.

He’s a Jackson native and will gladly debate the social politics of comic books. Send events to events@jacksonfreepress.com. He compiled the arts preview listings.

Assistant Editor Amber Helsel’s alter ego is Umaru Doma.

Some call her the Demon Lady of Food (not really, but she wouldn’t object to it). Email story ideas to amber@jacksonfreepress.com. She coordinated the cover package.

Web Editor Dustin Cardon is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He enjoys reading fantasy novels and wants to write them himself one day. He wrote about Cajun Christmas.

Richard Coupe is a longtime resident of Mississippi and JFP contributor. He is a Fulbright Research Scholar at the University of Strasbourg living in France. He wrote about the NuRenaissance Art Show and Gala.

Education Reporting Fellow Sierra Mannie is a UM grad whose opinions of Ancient Greece can’t be trusted as much as her opinions of Beyoncé. She interviewed JPS Interim Superintendent Freddrick Murray.

News Reporter Arielle Dreher is working on finding some new hobbies and adopting an otter from the Jackson Zoo. Email her story ideas at arielle@jacksonfreepress. com. She wrote about drug courts.

City Reporter Tim Summers Jr. enjoys loud live music, teaching his cat to fetch, long city council meetings and FOIA requests. Send him story ideas at tim@jacksonfreepress.com.

He wrote about HIV prevention for adolescents.

Staff Photographer Imani Khayyam is an art lover and a native of Jackson. He loves to be behind the camera and capture the true essence of his subjects. He took photos for the issue.

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How drug courts help divert addicts away from prison. p 10

“To not be an F district, you can’t have F schools. We have to get in the weeds as it relates to the work in the buildings. We have instructional teams that we’ve employed.”

— Freddrick Murray, interim superintendent of Jackson Public Schools on intervening in failing schools

Thursday, December 1

The Obama administration announces its support for requiring women to register for the military draft. … Donald Trump chooses retired Gen. James Mattis as secretary of defense, making him the first career officer to hold the position since post-WWII era.

Friday, December 2

Mississippi Power Co. says it’s likely to miss another deadline on its Kemper County power plant and may have to repay $250 million in tax credits. … The House passes a $611 billion defense policy bill that prohibits closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and awards a large soldier pay increase.

Saturday, December 3

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, former prisoner of war accused of endangering comrades by walking off his post in Afghanistan, asks President Obama to pardon him before Jan. 20.

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Sunday, December 4

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refuses to grant an easement to Dakota Access to extend the Dakota Access oil pipeline beneath a Missouri River reservoir in southern North Dakota.

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Monday, December 5

Britain’s Supreme Court begins hearing a landmark case to decide whether the British government or Parliament has the power to trigger the U.K.’s exit from the European Union.

Tuesday, December 6

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds a jury verdict that State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. committed fraud against the federal government after 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.

Get breaking news at jfpdaily.com.

Youth Education Prevents the Spread of HIV/AIDS

by Tim Summers Jr. Imani Khayyam

Wednesday, November 30

Donald Trump announces he’s leaving his business empire to focus on being the nation’s 45th president. … The U.N. Security Council votes to further tighten sanctions on North Korea in response to North Korea’s latest nuclear test in September and their repeated defiance of international sanctions and diplomatic pressure.

Open Arms Healthcare Center in Jackson offers free screening for HIV, and the medical director, Dr. Leandro Mena, believes that the virus can eventually be eliminated through screening and treatment.

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ost of the time, the HIV virus spreads between men who are in a relationship—and usually when one did not know he was infected.

“The biggest risk factor that stood out, by far and away, was believing whether you were in a relationship,” Brian Mustanski, professor and director of the Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing at Northwestern University, said during his presentation, “Interventions for Adolescents,” on Dec. 1 for World AIDS Day at the Jackson Convention Center.

Public-health officials are addressing HIV risk factors nationally and in many states, but Mississippi lags other states in the information it collects.

HIV diagnoses tend to jump from the late teenage years to early adulthood for men who have sex with men. The Centers for Disease Control reported that, in 2014, 4 percent of all new diagnoses in the United States were in people from 13 to 19 years of age, or 1,863. The percentage jumps to 36 percent for the 20- to 29-year-olds, 15,738.

The problem is that left undiagnosed and treated, each one of these people may continue to spread the virus.

Mustanski and other health professionals gathered in Jackson for the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Continuing Health and Professional Education’s fourth HIV/AIDS Health Disparities Conference, which this year focused on adolescent sexual health.

Screening for HIV remains crucial, experts warn. Jackson and Hinds County are battlegrounds, with some of the highest concentrations of HIV-positive men that have sex with men in the county.

A study released May 17 from Emory University states that as of 2012, one in four gay men in Jackson were infected with HIV, and that out of major U.S. municipalities, Jackson ranks number one for infections per capita.

Dr. Leandro Mena is the director of the Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education and Policy for the Myrlie EversWilliams Institute for the Elimination of more HIV see page 8

ART CLOUD What words describe the arts scene in Jackson? Here are some words generated from jfp.ms/arts.

“Republicans realize that you cannot just say, ‘Hey, we’re repealing it,’ and next Friday, there’s nothing to step in (to take) its place.”

“You’ve got to look back and say, ‘Where do we go to make the changes that need to happen?’ And it starts early; it doesn’t happen in high school.”

— U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper, R-Miss., on Trump and Congress Republicans’ plan to repeal Obamacare

— Sen. Gray Tollison, R-Oxford, at an MPB forum on Nov. 30, citing the link between low third-grade reading proficiency and the high likelihood of young people dropping out

New Buses, Fondren Burglars and Butler’s Move

by Tim Summers Jr.

Most viral stories at jfp.ms:

1. “Why Hillary Clinton Lost”

by Joe Atkins 2. “My, My Mississippi”

by Tena Clark 3. “I’m a Patriot, Not a ‘Libtard’”

by Donna Ladd 4. “Canton’s City of Lights”

by Julia Hulitt 5. “The Poverty-Crime Connection” by Lacey McLaughlin

Most viral events at jfpevents.com: 1. “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” Dec. 2-22 2. Chimneyville Crafts Festival, Dec. 1-3 3. Cookies With Santa, Dec. 10 4. 2016 NAMIWalk, Nov. 5 5. Night of Musical Artistry, Dec. 2 Find more events at jfpevents.com.

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Council Tables Consent Decree Contracts

In the midst of discussions over deadlines, the Jackson City Council voted at their last regular meeting to table two separate contracts dealing with the wastewater-management federal consent decrees.

The first contract was with for professional engineering services with Arcadis U.S., Inc, a national company that

Mayor Tony Yarber told the council was second on his list after the council rejected the initial contract that the administration presented. The consent decree requires more work on the Savannah Street treatment facility to prevent raw sewage from being dumped into the Pearl River.

Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon wanted to clarify that the company the City is considering for its wastewater consent decree management is not involved with the rival West Rankin county sewage plant effort.

“As you know the first company was declined by the council on two occasions so we went to the next one on the list in order to hold fidelity to the solicitation process that we are currently under,” Yarber said.

The contract for the consent decree, required under a federal court ruling about the City’s wastewater-treatment facility, was for no more than $2.47 million for the first year.

Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon asked the company’s representative if they had a part in the proposed West Rankin sewage project, an effort to construct a separate treatment facility for the neighboring county.

“We do not,” Pete McMaster, the program director for Arcadis said, but when Barrett-Simon asked again, he continued, “When we were not selected as the number one firm here, we were approached by the firm who was selected there to be on their team and we accepted that role.”

“However, we never signed any agreements with them and as it stands now, we have not signed any agreement, we have no contractual agreement to do anything for them in West Rankin,” McMaster said.

The second contract the council tabled was the program management for the Clean Water Act compliance and consent decree management as a part of a federal agreement to make improvements to the Savannah Street Wastewater Treatment facility to “eliminate unauthorized overflows of

untreated raw sewage and unauthorized bypasses of treatment,” council documents state.

The administration put forward the contract with WEI/AJA again that the City had been under since the consent decree in 2004.

“They have the work in place. We stopped paying them, I guess it was, in April. The funds ran out,” Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote said. “I think this is the most convenient way to get back in place with all the functions that need to be done in the next six to 12 months to be on track with the consent decree.”

The city council will consider the two items at a later meeting.

Wanted: ‘Crowbar’ and ‘Brick’

The Jackson Police Department’s Precinct Four has two nicknames for the burglars striking Fondren businesses: “Crowbar” and “Brick.”

Lt. Alfred Cooper of Precinct Four, which includes the Fondren business district and extends as far north as the Ridgeland city limits and south to Fortification Street, explained during the weekly Comstat meeting at JPD headquarters on Thursday that the nicknames come from the methods the two use to break in.

Chief Lee Vance commented that the two are “oldschool.”

Cooper said that each of the burglars hit several different stores in the area, with little pattern connecting the locations except that both Quizno’s and Lenny’s Sandwich shops fell victim to the crowbar or the brick.

“They seem to be frequenting different areas,” Cooper said. “We have video footage from the stores, but we have to match it to an identity.”

Cooper said the precinct would continue to canvass the area, because they believe that the burglars live nearby.

“And right now we are doing a lot of foot patrols at night,” Cooper said, adding that citizens should call the precinct if they have any information.

The City of Jackson also reached 62 homicides for the year so far, up from 55 this same time last year. Chief Vance mentioned during the meeting that the department’s numbers for overall crime this year are down by 17 percent for the year so far with four weeks to go.

“With the exception, of course, with our shootings and our murders, which we have less of a direct impact on,” Vance said.

The police chief has long warned that police can do little prevent most of the city’s violent crime, which tends to be domestic disputes, arguments or ongoing “beefs” between people. It is also difficult for JPD to confiscate weapons under Mississippi’s liberal gun laws, he says.

Email city reporter Tim Summers Jr. at tim@jacksonfreepress.com. See more local news at jfp.ms/localnews.

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welve new JATRAN buses may be rolling in the capital city by January, the City’s Director of Planning Eric Jefferson told the Jackson City Council Nov. 29.

The Jackson City Council voted to approve a contract with Ship-A-Car to transport the used buses from Sarasota County, Fla., to Jackson, where they will undergo repairs.

The City’s Director of Planning and Development Eric Jefferson said his department will need until January to complete the repairs and introduce the buses to the current fleet of 45 vehicles, most of which are currently in need of maintenance.

“The City of Sarasota Board unanimously approved for the City of Jackson just last week to purchase 12 wellmaintained buses,” Jefferson said. “And we say well-maintained because we had an audit performed by a nationally recognized company, called BTC Consultants, to perform an audit of the buses, all 12.”

Jefferson said that the audits went over every part of the buses from the major possible repairs like air conditioners and engines to smaller items like the condition of the seats. He said BTC’s estimate for the repairs is “about $68,000.”

“Once they are brought in … we will get quotes to get work performed on these buses to get them up in running, to restore all of the routes that we are not running right now,” he said.

Council President Tyrone Hendrix asked Jefferson about the timeline to get the buses out on the routes.

“With your approval we could get the company to begin transporting buses at the end of this week,” Jefferson said, adding that it would take 12 days to get them to Jackson. “So you are looking at two weeks to get them here.”

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HIV from page 6

COURTESY UMMC

“This new study indicates that, based on prevalence rates from the 2015 national YRBS, an estimated 321,000 high-school students are gay or lesbian, 964,000 are biHealth Disparities at the University of Mis- sexual, and 514,000 are unsure,” the paper sissippi Medical Center. Mena explained DASH published about the surveys states. that medical professionals must work to DASH cross-referenced the answers get the public in for testing and treatment about sexual contact and identification in addition to preventative education. with others about whether the students “The challenge is that while we know had ever experienced violence, thoughts how to end HIV by treating people that are of suicide or bullying. Students who ideninfected, the reality is that to get there is go- tified as gay or lesbian usually were about ing to take some time,” Mena said. “There twice as likely to report bullying, cyberbulexists a stigma in the African American and lying, sexual dating violence in the last 12 Latino communities about HIV that keeps months, being forced to have sex, alcohol people from being tested.” abuse, drug abuse, prescription drugs, and Mena is also the medical director of feelings of sadness or hopelessness. the Open Arms Healthcare More than 80 percent Center, a clinic in Jackson of students nationally that that caters to the needs of the identified as gay or bisexual LGBT community includreported serious thoughts of ing HIV-positive MSMs. suicide in the last 12 months, The clinic also offers free 70 percent had made a plan screening to the public. in the last 12 months to do “The homophobia so, and almost 60 percent that exists in our commuhad attempt in the last 12 nities, not only in Africanmonths.

Dr. Stephanie Americans but in the south, If young people feel Zaza spoke at in very conservative comstigmatized due to their sexthe HIV/Aids munities where sex with uality, they may be less likely Health Disparities other men is seen in a very to ask for information or Conference on Thursday, Dec. 1. negative way,” Mena said, help, request a test or admit poses the greatest challenge. their sexuality to a care-givOnce diagnosed, recent additions to er. This, in turn, makes it more difficult for the arsenal against the HIV virus, such as the health-care community to combat the the PReP drug, can both treat and prevent spread of the virus. The two questions in its spread. the survey asked students which described Dr. Stephanie Zaza recently retired them best, “heterosexual (straight), gay or as the director of the CDC’s Division of lesbian, bisexual or not sure” and whether Adolescent and School Health, or DASH. their experience with sex varied from “I In her presentation, “HIV in Adolescents,” have never had sexual contact (with): ‘feshe pointed to vulnerability in that age males’, ‘males’ or ‘females and males.’” range for youth that could be most at risk However, Mississippi did not include for HIV infection, gay men and boys, for those two sexuality questions into its 2015 abuse, ridicule and eventually internalized survey, a decision by the Mississippi Destigmatization of their own sexuality. partment of Education. Patrice Guilfoyle, “Most of the sex ed, where it exists a press representative for MDE, said that now, usually is pretty hetero-normative,” the questions were left off the 2015 test Zaza said, explaining that the approach to to remain consistent with their exclusion the subject by the adults around the child from the 2013 test. The choice to include should change. “The adults and the teach- the questions remains with the state, Zaza ers and the people that are bullying these repeated during her talk. kids are the problem.”

Without knowing how many kids DASH distributed a survey to Mis- face these issues in Mississippi, health-care sissippi’s education institutions called the professionals and the community at large Youth Risk Behavior Study, or YRBS. It must change the context of these young was based on more than 15,000 verifiable people’s lives to one of support and accepsurveys of schoolchildren from around the tance,” Zaza explained. nation on their habits.

“When you back that up, all of the The surveys were anonymous, and access in the world won’t matter if people this year for the first time it asked students don’t seek it out,” Zaza said. how they identified sexually and whether Email City Reporter they had ever had sexual contact with Tim Summers Jr. at tim@ someone of the same or opposite sex. jacksonfreepress.com.

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Task Force: Invest in Criminal Justice Reforms

by Arielle Dreher

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influence of drugs or who are arrested for possession of illegal drugs. The two- to fiveyear program includes addiction treatment, counseling and intense supervision, and participants are subject to randomized drug tests regularly.

Hinds County has a few main requirements for graduation from the program. Participants must pass all their drug tests for the last six months of the program. If they don’t have diplomas, they

those with addiction problems out of prison and in programs to help them heal.

The reforms were intended to help the state stem the rise of Mississippians behind bars—the majority of whom are black and male, Mississippi Department of Corrections data from 2014 and 2016 show.

The 2014 law revised drug sentencing standards for drug arrests, expanded parole eligibility and invoked “true minimums” to ensure both non-violent and violent Imani Khayyam

evin* came home from serving in the Navy overseas in the Desert Storm conflict, and very soon afterward, was involved in a severe car accident. To cope with the trauma from the wreck, he turned to drugs. He was caught—and easily could have spent up to eight years in prison for possession of cocaine. Instead the judge sent him to the Hinds County Circuit Drug Court, a decision that changed his life, and eventually ended his addiction.

“It’s a great program because it’s lifechanging, what it (did) for me is it gave me the opportunity, for one, to understand the consequences of my behavior, so it brought some responsibility, and I wouldn’t serve any time for a charge,” he told the Jackson Free Press.

During his time in drug court, Kevin went to counseling and rehabilitation to work through his addiction. He also volunteered with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. A little over two years later, Kevin graduated in 2013 and got his life back—drug-free and with a chance to start over.

“It really took the veil off my eyes to show the impact that I was having on me and my family,” Kevin said. “And that enabled me to endure: I’m not saying it’s easy, but it’s doable.”

Today, Kevin sometimes goes back to drug court to speak with participants about how the program changed his life; he said he considers members of the drug court staff there as his friends. And while he says the program was not easy by any means, it was well worth it in the end.

He has a full-time job at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and he lives with his family in Gluckstadt on a farm.

Jeffrey Vernon serves as the director of the Hinds County Circuit Drug Court but has worked for the court in some capacity for nine years. Vernon said the program has continued to grow since he started.

“Drug courts are basically designed to help the individual ... putting somebody in jail is not going to change the fact that they’re an addict,” Vernon told the Jackson Free Press.

“And that’s been proven numerous times … the only thing that’s going to help the individual is treatment.”

Drug courts are designed exactly for that purpose. Judges in Mississippi can assign non-violent offenders, usually those 10 who commit petty crimes while under the

The Hinds County Circuit Drug Court has 172 participants in its program this year, and director Jeffrey Vernon said the program has worked with more than 150 participants annually since the Legislature reformed the state’s criminal justice laws in 2014.

also must attend classes to finish highschool equivalency degrees. Vernon said some first-time offenders in the program are eligible to get their record expunged of the crime that got them committed to drug court in the first place.

“It helps them in the future as far as finding jobs,” Vernon said.

Mississippi has 42 drug courts, with 3,550 people enrolled, Administrative Office of the Courts data show.

In Hinds County, Vernon has up to 172 people going through the program this year, and that number has stayed above 150 in the past two years, largely due to the Legislature passing House Bill 585, a massive criminal-justice reform package, in 2014.

Helping Addicts Heal

With the help of Pew data and bipartisan legislative support, House Bill 585 expanded judicial discretion for alternative sentencing, including the authorization of drug and mental-health courts to keep

offenders served at least 25 to 50 percent of their sentence. The reforms have slowly taken root in the state’s corrections system, but now members of the state’s Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force believe it is time for the Legislature to invest in additional reforms to completely change corrections in Mississippi.

Legislative Changes Ahead?

At its final meeting of the year on Nov. 28, the task force comprised of lawyers, sheriffs, lawmakers and agency workers finalized their report to the Legislature, which they will present Dec. 12.

District Attorney Hal Kittrell, who represents Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Marion, Lamar and Pearl River counties and will serve as the task-force chairman until April, told the group that work was still to be done.

“I think we’ve got to re-focus a lot of our energies with (House Bill) 585 … the Legislature has to understand that the front of this bill has been done,” Kittrell

told the task force on Nov. 28. “I think everybody is accepting of it at this point.

Now investments have got to be undertaken, or this bill goes nowhere.”

The task force’s report suggests several tweaks to Mississippi law that will enable the Mississippi Department of Corrections to invest more in community corrections and alternatives to detention if the Legislature appropriates funds accordingly.

One recommendation would alter eligibility requirements for drug courts, allowing people convicted of burglary of a dwelling to participate in drug court as long as the offense was not violent.

A Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review analysis shows that this small tweak in the law could save almost $9,000 per person who goes through drug court instead of incarceration. The cost of supervising one inmate in drug court for five years is less than holding an inmate in secure detention for one year.

Reinvestments in alternatives, like mental-health services and drug courts, are necessary to keep people from committing more crimes, Kittrell said. He said the state needs to figure out a way to keep people from re-offending.

“I absolutely believe that if we’re not doing some type of mental-health component for first-time offenders or anyone else, and we don’t use the drug courts effectively or mental-health courts, we’re absolutely accomplishing nothing,” he said Nov. 28.

“And (if) all we’re doing is finding some way to cut some money and put it somewhere else, (then) we’ll come back and we’ll have this problem escalate and be right back where we were.”

For drug-court graduates like Kevin, a Jackson native, the benefits of drug courts can mean employment and a transition into a better life. Kevin said he would love to see the drug-court program expand in Jackson to help others like him.

“No one wakes up and says they’re going to be a drug addict or alcoholic, and we have very limited resources to combat against that,” Kevin said. “If we can get more community investments, it will really have a better impact on how this thing is going.”

*Name has been changed to protect identity.

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Dr. Freddrick Murray: In the Eye of the Hurricane

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It’s challenging, but I’m glad I’m in the position because I think I can move us to where we need to be. If anybody’s going to be the person to do that, I’m glad it’s me.

I’ve started in most places in a dire situation, and we’ve been able to move it to a successful situation. It’s not necessarily about me, but the model I employ, and that is surrounding yourself with people who are knowledgeable and competent, and treating people fairly. I have a good team. We’re doing some reorganization of how things will work, and with that we want to make sure people are in the right place and that people are doing the jobs that they should be doing.

Are you applying for the permanent superintendent position?

As of right now, the board has entrusted me with this interim period. My focus right now is just on that interim period.

When that time comes when that

visit the 21 schools rated F. My goal is just to hear from the teachers–not buffed, not filtered, but to hear from them so that I can get a clear understanding of what their needs are. My door as well as my computer

ture in our city where our children have so many positive things to do they don’t have an opportunity to get into devilment.

About Dr. Gray’s W.I.G.S. (Wildly Important Goals)—will they still be a thing?

Imani Khayyam

Dr. Gray came at a time of turmoil in the district. How is it to take the position in the eye of the hurricane?

position is posted, I’ll cross that bridge at that time. But right now my focus, and I think it should be, is just on this. I’m not auditioning for the superintendent’s job, because (when you do that) you make decisions to get the job, not necessarily to do what’s best for JPS. My goal is to do what’s best for JPS and move us forward.

What are your top priorities for JPS right now?

We need to have our CAP (community action plan) accepted; that’s priority number one. … Then we’ll continue the work to be removed from a probationary status to an accredited one.

Simultaneously, it’s about what’s happening in buildings.

We’re currently a district rated F. To not be an F district, you can’t have F schools. We have to get in the weeds as it relates to the work in the buildings. We had instructional teams that we’ve employed. These teams are very focused. They have specific objectives. The goal of the teams is to provide support for schools with the clear objective of moving schools out of that status.

Are you concerned about charter schools at all?

Freddrick Murray, the interim superintendent of JPS, plans to visit all of the “F”-rated schools in the district and says “to not be an F district, you can’t have F schools.”

If we do what we need to do, we’ll put the charter schools out of business. We are currently rated F. We have to own that. But we have a lot of positive things going on in our district, and we’re going to do whatever it takes to move past that status of F. How are you handling community outreach?

This year we embarked on a plan to do what we call community chats because we realized we put a lot out, but somehow the community is not getting it. It’s not a blame thing. We have to approach it a different way.

We’ve started community chats with all of our schools, a certain number per year, so that we can hear from parents. They don’t come for our agenda, they come so we can hear from them. So all of our schools are moving toward those kinds of outreach processes to hear from parents, and not only our parents, but our teachers.

I’m going to over the next two weeks

and phone are always available if they have concerns. We’ll be responsive to the concerns that they have.

If you had a blank check you could write for JPS, what would you write it for?

Teacher salaries. And I would pay top dollar to get the best teachers in the country, and that would … go a long way toward improving our district systemically.

If there were any money left over?

I would provide us better facilities. We have schools that are 50, 60 years old. The audit is littered with issues we have to react to because the buildings are so old. Our children deserve schools in good environments.

I would like to see more after-school programs, more midnight programs, more weekend programs to engage our African American males. … I’d like to create a cul-

Our goals and objectives, I think, are important. You may not hear FITS, WIGS, ABCs, but the philosophy behind it, these are good practices. When you talk about increasing academic performance, daily attendance, attracting and retaining teachers, that’s still what we’re about. The mantra “building stronger schools together” is what we’re trying to do. It makes sense.

I’m not a person who believes in just changing (things) because the name on the door of the person in charge is changing. But we are still building stronger schools together.

It’s going to take all of us: schools, community, students, parents, everybody’s going to have to own that responsibility so we can move this district to the A status that we (want to) see for the district.

Some people spread stories about the district online. What is the biggest misconception about the district?

I have been in this district a long time. You can probably count on your two hands the people who’ve been in the district in a leadership position longer than I have.

I’ve hired a lot of people, worked with a lot of people, seen a lot of students. We have great teachers, administrators, students. Do we have challenges? Yes.

I think if you listen to the hype the naysayers—a person who has not been involved in the district, does not know it—might think we’re a horrible place with horrible people. We have challenges. We’re the only urban district in the state. With an urban environment comes urban issues. We have to deal with those. We’re not about excuses. We will not make excuses on my watch. We will hold everybody accountable. We’ll do what needs to be done to bring the district to the next level.

Sierra Mannie is an education reporting fellow with the Hechinger Report and the Jackson Free Press. Email her at sierra@ jacksonfreepress.com.

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reddrick Murray came to Jackson from Natchez when he was 17. He hasn’t left since.

Inspired by a childhood friend to the profession of teaching, Murray enrolled at Jackson State University to study elementary education, a field in which black men are rare. He got his master’s in educational administration and his PhD in educational administration and supervision.

Murray spent over 20 years as an educator. First he taught at French Elementary and then Johnson Elementary, and then left to work for a spell at the Mississippi Department of Education as a leadership specialist. Then, he went back to JPS to work as assistant and summer-school principal at Johnson Elementary. Afterward, he was the building principal at Boyd Elementary and Powell Middle School, until finally leading Murrah High School as its first-ever African American principal.

Until recently, Murray was the chief academic officer of high schools in JPS. Now, with the departure of former superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray from the district, the school board appointed Murray as the interim superintendent. The Jackson Free Press sat down with Murray to talk plans for the district’s future.

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ecently, news media outlets criticized pharmaceutical company Mylan for the price increase of the brand drug EpiPen. Within the timespan of only a couple of months, the price went up to $600 for a pack, while a vial of the active drug epinephrine costs less than $1. EpiPen has saved countless lives from anaphylactic shock, so clearly, the outrage is justified, but the target of the frustration is not. Instead of focusing on Mylan’s greed, people should be angry at the systems that enable such markups.

The main system that controls the market in the U.S. pharmaceutical world is the Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The FDA regulates medication safety, and the DEA regulates medication scheduling. One major difference in the pharmaceutical market from other markets is that the FDA grants market exclusivity with a 20-year patent. A problem is that the patent does not apply only for new medications. It also applies for “new” patents for the extended-release version of the same and soon-to-be-expired patented medication. Mylan acted no different with EpiPen. With the drug’s patent set to expire in 2007 and generic Adrenaclick on its way, Mylan received a new patent on the device. With a new patent standing, the FDA would not approve the generic Adrenaclick as an alternative. This prevents pharmacies from having a generic while leaving patients with a more expensive brand co-pay.

Other systemic problems exist with the manufacturers’ ability to influence policy through lobbying. Brand manufacturers also have the ability to “freeze” generics from the market by challenging the company in court.

This forces the FDA to freeze approval of a generic for 30 months, unless a settlement is reached. Mylan also pressured the FDA with petitions against generic company Teva’s pens, which the administration pulled off the market shortly thereafter. Mylan continues to urge the FDA and DEA not to designate epinephrine to be over-the-counter, where it would be offered to the general public.

Many countries regulate the cost of medications through price-control measures. In Japan, for instance, the government sets the price for all services and products that providers can charge. The Heritage Foundation found that the implementation of price controls results in average brand-drug prices that are 74 percent of the U.S.’s price levels in Canada, 64 percent in France and 74 percent in Germany.

The price for generic drugs are, however, more expensive in other countries. For example, drug costs in Canada are 133 percent more than in the U.S., 108 percent more in France and 151 percent more in Germany. I argue that the U.S. effectively subsidizes other countries’ ability to price control, which is demonstrated in the fact that the U.S. makes up 41 percent of the pharmaceutical-industry sales.

As medication costs continue to be an issue in the U.S., the EpiPen magnifies the systemic problems in place. The 20-year patent life is longer than in all other countries, and a change in that would increase generic availability and competition. Moreover, a new patent for substantially the same medication extends the manufacturers’ control beyond the already lengthy 20 years. The FDA should also not be forced to freeze out generic companies at the brand manufacturer’s request. In addition, the decision whether to be OTC should not fall to the manufacturer. The FDA and DEA should have an obligation to re-evaluate all non-controlled medication and make a determination on whether it should be OTC. All of these changes would help save costs through more market competition.

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Clearly, the outrage is justified.

Recognizing Racial Injustice in Incarceration

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riminal-justice reforms are not only necessary for cost savings to the state but also a necessity to work toward a more equitable justice system. The Legislature recognizes the cost-savings aspect of reforms, particularly in the midst of slashing the state budget for corporate tax cuts, but understanding who criminal-justice reforms impact is just as important as understanding how many pennies the state can save.

Leaders in the Mississippi Department of Corrections and prosecutors in the state have both expressed interest in more community corrections and the necessity of alternative programs for inmates with addiction and mental-health conditions. The shift in mentality needs to be followed with dollars. We cannot continue to incarcerate men and women who are in need of treatment for their substance abuse or trauma-induced mentalhealth conditions.

The Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force continued to monitor the implementation of the state’s big criminal justice reform legislation after its implementation in 2014, and it continues to see opportunities to improve Mississippi’s incarceration system. The task force will present its report to leaders on Dec. 12, asking them to consider specific appropriations for transitional housing, encouraging mental-health courts and community corrections, as well as increasing the capacity of drug courts statewide. Alternatives to incarceration in a 24-hour facility are significantly cheaper, so cost savings are not arguable.

The people of Mississippi and future generations are at stake. As of Nov. 1, 63 percent of inmates in MDOC’s custody are African American.

Black males alone make up 60 percent of inmates.

Reforms are important and critical because these numbers are echoed to the younger generation.

The 2015 Division of Youth Services report shows that 63 percent of youth referred to youth court for delinquent acts are African American.

The rates of incarceration almost equal the inverse of the state’s population demographics: African Americans make up 37 percent of Mississippi’s population, 2015 census data show, but they make up 63 percent of our adult- and youth-corrections population. The only systemic way to stop these cycles in their tracks is at the highest level: policy. Or as the president of the Schott Foundation for Public Education, John H. Jackson, says: “Programs are progress, but policy is power.”

The Legislature holds the keys and the power to change the trajectory of corrections in the state.

With great power comes great opportunity: an opportunity to change the outlook for more than 10,000 kids (some as young as 7 years old) who are already involved with the justice system. New policies mean investments, but if it’s the future of the state at risk, it’s worth it. The Legislature needs to not only address the task force’s recommendations and fund them for adult corrections but also needs to address desperately needed reforms at the youth-court level as well. Future generations of Mississippians depend on this progress; it’s time to act like it.

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“YPO provided security detail at each of our BPP functions,” Aaron Dixon said.

“I can’t tell you how many times having a white boy standing next to me saved my ass from getting arrested.”

Mayor Richard Daly and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover made it their top priority to dismantle the coalition. YPO’s William “Preacherman” Fesperman said, “We are the living reminder that when they threw out their white trash, they didn’t burn it.” In December 1969, the Chicago police, working with the FBI, arranged for the murder of BPP leader Fred Hampton Jr., who was the torchbearer for the coalition. Hampton’s murder galvanized the community.

The Rainbow Coalition lasted for several more years before the Daly administration and the FBI dismantled it. “They found ways to frame us and throw us in jail,” Cha Cha Jimenez said, “tearing the very fabric of our coalition apart.”

Harold Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor (1983-1987), built his platform on the shared ideals of the coalition. Later, Jesse Jackson Sr. formed the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, with no affiliation with the original Rainbow Coalition. “We can trace Obama’s rise to the presidency back to the Rainbow Coalition,” YPO leader Marilyn Katz said.

As the panelists, now in their 60s and 70s, gathered on stage for a photo, I wondered how we can come together today.

The true work of social change and healing needs to stem from ordinary people at the local level. My friend Lloyd Dennis, from New Orleans, wrote in a post: “If the poor and struggling white folk who support Trump would wake up and understand that the very wealthy, like Trump, are the reason working people carry this country on their backs, they would find common ground with folks of color, and the real revolution would begin.”

The key is finding common ground, and we attain that through engagement in trust, love, story and struggle. “Serve the people. Love the people. Have faith in the power of the people,” Pam Tau Lee said.

I hope we all follow the example of the Black Panthers, Young Patriots, and Young Lords to love, serve, and have faith that the power of kindness and humanity will emerge as the true winner.

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magine what would happen if someone wore a Confederate flag button with clasped black and white hands (pictured) to a Trump or Black Lives Matter rally.

Given what we have seen on the media, the person would likely be met with indignation, insults and perhaps physical violence.

This button, which the Southern Student Organizing Committee developed in the 1960s, symbolized a unique partnership between the Black Panther Party, the Young Patriots Organization and the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican national group. I learned their story at the Black Panther Party’s 50th-anniversary celebration in Oakland, Calif., where many of the founding leaders gathered. There I learned about the original Rainbow Coalition began in Uptown Chicago, known as “Hillbilly Harlem,” because of its population of poor southern whites and African Americans.

“I thought conditions were bad in Tennessee,” Hy Thurman, a self-professed hillbilly, said of the 1960s.

“In Uptown Chicago, housing conditions were so bad that neighbors were literally freezing to death.

The cops referred to us as a ‘swarm of locusts’ who were backwards, dumb, immoral and violent.” Thurman, Marilyn Katz and others formed the Young Patriots Organization to mobilize their community. YPO used the Confederate flag as their symbol, less as a racist statement but as a “symbol against Northern aggression.”

Elsewhere in Uptown, local Black Panther Party leaders Fred Hampton and Bobby Lee were organizing their community. Jose “Cha Cha” Jimenez, an immigrant from Puerto Rico and a member of the Young Lords gang, was doing the same thing, with more unlawful methods.

In April 1969, the three organizations joined to form the Rainbow Coalition of Revolutionary Solidarity. “It took some time to build trust among the communities,” Thurman said. “Once we broke the ice, we were able to identify their needs and get them help. Many were surprised to hear that the Black Panther Party played a major role in getting medical personnel and equipment for the Young Patriot Health Clinic and provided food for kids before they went to school.

We’d walk into our redneck bars with our rebel-flag vests and ‘Free Huey Newton’ buttons, and our friends wouldn’t know what to do with us.”

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Jerry Jenkins plays an African drum for fourth-grade students at McLaurin Elementary School in Natchez. The Mississippi Alliance of Arts Education funded the drum for the students.

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erry Jenkins wouldn’t call himself a percussionist. The owner of Jackson-based Hasan Drums does play West African drums, including the djembe, and other instruments such as the 21stringed kora, but his primary role is as a storyteller and promoter of community.

Jenkins grew up in Vicksburg, moving to live with his father in Chicago for a while after his parents divorced. He returned to Vicksburg to live with his mom and remained a resident there until moving to Jackson about four years ago.

Through Hasan Drums, which he started about three years ago, Jenkins takes African drums to schools, businesses and organizations to offer services such as art therapy and to assist in building group cooperation. He also runs an artsintegrated community-development nonprofit called Djeliya, designs West African drums, and likes to teach African language through stories and songs.

Jenkins says: “One thing that I would say kind of sets me apart from a lot of other percussionists—because I’m not really a percussionist—is that I integrate or bring people into the environment of what is the West African community and let them see how that community is also a part of the bigger world, where people come together to communicate, socialize, celebrate, organize and help keep some of their moral character in their lives.”

The Jackson Free Press sat down with him in the fall to talk about art, music and how to affect change in the community.

Why did you move to Jackson?

I wanted to always say God, but I think I was more or less inspired by the opportunities that were more available in Jackson than (there are) in some other places, which I mean opportunities with what I do as an artist. I think Jackson is more suited for me. I guess I don’t want to say (it’s a) staging ground, but the opportunities are more needed here.

What drew you to designing and playing West African drums?

It started out as a cultural need for myself. Growing up and the times I spent in Chicago, there were a lot of things that were changing in communities that left people like me less likely to grow up and have any cultural ties or any culture at all.

How did you first discover the drums?

In my quest to … be well-rounded. I had a teacher who described that term to me when I was in school. (The teacher) talked about people being “well-rounded.” That meant that they read a lot of books; they could talk about philosophy, proverbs, even satire, comical things; tasted different foods; spoke more than one language—a person that is, like you’d say, dexterous. So I spent a lot of my time trying to be well rounded, and the two things that I felt

like I really lacked were a musical instrument to play and the ability to dance.

I actually took a trip to New Orleans in the late 1990s, and prior to this, a friend of mine, she was an African dancer in Jackson, she introduced me to the djembe drum. After she introduced me to it, I was interested, but I went to an opera, and when I say I went to an opera, I went to a West African opera. And in that opera, I saw people play the drums, (people) with the same ethnicity as myself, and right then, I said, “That’s what I’m missing. I have no idea about this drum.”

I had no idea about the songs they were singing, the story they were telling, but I could see that it was related to me. And so, like I said, growing up in Chicago and not having that real definition of culture, not really tied to a religion like I should be, or the only language I knew was English. The only people I knew were mainly African American people, but that didn’t define my culture. … Michael Jackson’s music was influencing people, and … (Michael) Jordan, they were wearing his tennis shoes.

That’s how we kind of defined ourselves—the shoes we bought, maybe the kind of music we listened to, but it was never the kind of music we produced ourselves.

… I ended up going to school at Hinds (Community College in Raymond), and when I did, … I just played the drums. It wasn’t for anybody. It was just me playing

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One of the stories that I do is called “Baga Gine” (pronounced “bah-ga ghin-ee”). … It’s a song that says, “Will she dance, or will she not dance a dance?” And then it goes on ... and says again, “Will she dance, or will she not dance a dance?” And then it says, “Oh, can you believe it? The Baga Gine (even dances in the car).”

The question in the song, I took that question: “Will she dance, or will she not dance a dance?” … (My) story talks about the Baga Gine coming to the children early in the morning, and the children wouldn’t ever wake up from their sleep unless they heard her footsteps and the sound of her heartbeat, pounding like a drum in their ears. So when they heard it, they got up, and they … put on their clothes, washed their faces, dressed themselves, they grabbed their books, and they ran to the bara—the bara is the center place of the community—and there, they would meet the Baga Gine … and she would teach them about life, how to eat well, how to socialize well, be (well-mannered), and also how to be charitable people.

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the drums. It wasn’t for anybody. It was just me playing the drums, and a lot of people were like, “Well, this is something that’s needed in our community.” So I started doing it mainly to teach young people, and I think, eventually, after giving a lot to people, and I was giving a lot free, I started realizing that I needed a better definition of what I was doing because people made me into a babysitter. I’d say, “Hey, I’m going to give the kids a lesson in the park today,” and then they’d bring the kids, and they’d drop the kids off, and then I might get a call saying, “I ain’t going to be back for another two hours. Would you watch them until I get back?”

… I wasn’t structured. I wasn’t getting what I felt was the best of people, so I had to stop. I reevaluated everything, and I started looking at things as—I wouldn’t just say a business. I started looking to see how effective I could be without it being such a burden on myself. So I took a break for a while. … In that six years that I took a break, I never stopped playing. I never stopped loving the drum.

But I said, “I need to do it more effectively.” … Another thing that changed was that I had a child (Tshomba), and I knew I needed to have income. I was certified as a personal trainer, I was working as a personal trainer, but it just wasn’t I guess what I was really supposed to be.

That’s when I remembered somebody telling me about an artist that was a storyteller. Because this was the thing: When I had my first child, I said, “What if I wouldn’t be there to teach him everything I wanted to teach him?

What if something were to happen to me, and there are some lessons that he needed, and I couldn’t be there?” … I started writing stories, and in those stories, the things that I was looking for to be well-rounded, I was trying to put (them) in the form of a story that he can get. I remember when he was just in his mom’s womb, I would sing songs to him, tell him stories, play the drums, and when he was born, certain things got his attention very quickly and one of them was the drum.

people who were hungry, those people who couldn’t afford to provide food for themselves. After she educated the children, fed the homeless, she also went into the forest, and when she went into the forest, she taught the children how to protect the trees, how to raise their crops, and also how to protect the animals from the hunters. Any time the hunters would come into the forest, they’d listen for the sounds of the animals. If they heard the sound of the lion, then I would (ask) the kids, “On the count of three, what does the lion sound like?” Then they would say, “One, two, three, roar!” They love it.

So I say, “When the hunters gather their nets—” Some of the kids that I have that are actors in this play will

a song. Let’s sing her a song. Let’s play her a rhythm.” And when they played her rhythm and sang her song, she got up and started dancing. This teaches the children … the true purpose of community. They see how the community was thriving and happy as long as they had the presence of good leadership. They have good examples in the Baga Gine. She was an educator, ... she was charitable.

We’ve got organizations that we see around the community like Stewpot (Community Services). … We see organizations like that, a lot of nonprofits, (such as) Operation Shoestring, that come together to try to better human life.

We’ve got the (Mississippi) Humane Society, which really deals with animals so there (are) things out in the community that protect animals, make sure people are not abusing that. You can’t just go around (and) blow grass up, push down trees, so this story teaches them, takes life and brings it down to here for the kids so that they can see, “What happens if all of this stuff just goes away?” The threat of it going away is always present when our children don’t understand how community (and) society work. I would say those stories are my contribution in a small way.

Tell me about getting your fellowship from the Mississippi Arts Commission in 2015.

Jerry Jenkins (left) recently played an African drum for English language arts teacher Jamal McCullen’s (right) fourth-grade students at McLaurin Elementary School in Natchez.

get the nets, and they’ll find the lion, and just before they throw the net over the lion, the Baga Gine would say in one loud voice, “Stop, leave that lion alone,” and when she does, the hunters will run away. But they wouldn’t run away far. They’d still be in the forest waiting for the sounds of the animals. But one day, the Baga Gine didn’t return to the community, and so the children, they slept, and they wouldn’t wake up. The hungry people, because they didn’t have any food or anybody to help them, they would pass out in the streets. The animals, because they no longer had the voice of the Baga Gine to help protect them, the hunters captured all the animals and took them away. The gardens started to die, the trees started to die because they no longer had people to help protect them or provide for them.

… So the people, the parents in the community, went to wake their children up because they were very concerned, and children, when they woke, they asked the question, “Will she come back to the community, or will she not come back to the community?” So they gathered all the children, they gathered all the hungry people, and they placed them in cars, and they drove to the home of the Baga Gine, and there, they saw her sad, sitting up under the tree. And so they tried to figure out, “What can we do to make her happy?” And so they decided they were going to sing her a song and play her a rhythm, so the same rhythm that I teach the children is the sound of her footsteps, the sound of her heartbeat. I teach them that. I bring in all the instruments.

… When we talk about the baga gine, when the people decide to cheer her up, the children say, “Let’s play her

The fellowship from the Mississippi Arts Commission was something that I think any artist needs because it kind of provides an opportunity to strive, to be better. The thing about the (fellowship) is, a lot of times, the income I make.

It pays my bills, and then sometimes, it can go into me expanding what I do. So if I go to a school, and they tell me, “We have 25 students,” and I could bring 25 drums in, to me, that’s good. But most of the time, they say, “We have 40 to 50 something students.” I have a picture of me engaging 400 students. What kind of surprised me was (that) I was only supposed to be dealing with 40, and the teacher said, “Well, we have 300-something students that we want to just hear what you do.” … It’s hard for 300 students to just sit down and listen without saying nothing.

… Before I got that award, I used to have to come to places, and when they have that many kids, I just had to talk as loud as I can because I didn’t have audio equipment or the facility. … I didn’t have enough drums to make sure those students could play the instrument.

After I received the award ... I used it to buy the audio equipment I needed. I used it to buy drums. I ... used it to develop backdrops because I want to be sure (that) in the course of telling a person a story, I want them to really feel like they’re part of that environment. A backdrop would help make that happen.

Over several years, I spent my time trying to define my artistic skills more. At the same time, I strove to create more opportunities for myself to get exposure, and I always kept my original message of trying to provide a service that improves the lives of other people.

Jenkins is currently doing lessons in Madison at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (4000 W. Tidewater Lane, Madison, 601-856-5556) on Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The classes will stop for the holidays and pick back up next year when school starts back. Jenkins will also perform at the Medgar Evers Community Center (3759 Edwards Ave.) Dec. 26-Jan. 1 for the Jackson Community Kwanzaa Celebration. He tentatively plans to restart his free African drum and dance classes in 2017.

For more information, visit hasandrums.com.

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Lunch Bunch Community Forum Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m., at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). Freddrick Murray, interim superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, shares his vision and goals.

Free, $8 for reserved lunch; jacksonmedicalmall.org.

Howliday Family Fun Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m., at Elsie E. Jurgens Library (397 Hwy. 51, Ridgeland). Meet service animals from Gallant Heart Guide Dog Service. Free; call 601856-4536; mcls.ms.

Small Town Country Christmas Dec. 8, 5 p.m., at Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum (1150 Lakeland Drive). Includes a complimentary breakfast for supper, story time with Mrs. Claus and pictures with Santa and Rudolph. Free; msagmuseum.org.

Statehood Day Dec. 9, 12 p.m., at Old Capitol Museum (100 S. State St.). First Lady Deborah Bryant gives the annual statehood day address as part of Mississippi’s 199th birthday celebration. Free; call 576-6920; mdah.ms.gov.

Late Night Harry Potter Ball Dec. 9, 10 p.m., at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (4500 Interstate 55 Frontage Road). The celebration of the Harry Potter franchise includes a costume contest and themed activities.

Free entry; find it on Facebook.

“A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” Dec. 10, 10 a.m., at Renaissance at Colony Park (1000 Highland Colony Pkwy.).

Mother Goose tells “A Christmas Carol” featuring the Big Bad Wolf, the Queen of Hearts and more. Free; email sfrost@newstagetheatre.com.

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or the folks at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, nothing says Christmas time like coming face to face with bayou critters.

The museum will host its annual Cajun Christmas on Friday, Dec. 9, featuring encounters with swamp animals such as alligators, snakes and snapping turtles, a visit from the Christmas Gator mascot, and Cajunthemed crafts including making ornaments shaped like alligators, beavers and other animals. Children will also be able to play with instant snow, write letters and take photos with Santa Claus—and watch him dive in the museum’s aquariums.

One of the main events of the evening is an interactive story time with Trosclair’s book, “Cajun Night Before Christmas,” first released in 1992. Artist and storyteller Terrence Roberts, who is known as “Da Story Weaver,” will narrate the play, and Jonathan Harris, the museum’s former environmental

Events in Midtown Arts District • Midtown Holiday Studio Tours Dec. 10, 3 p.m. Tour more than 10 businesses and studios. Includes food trucks, vendors and beverages from Lucky Town Brewing Company and Mississippi Cold Drip Coffee. Free; find it on Facebook.

• Final Friday Jan. 27, 5-9 p.m. The monthly event series features art exhibits, studio tours and more. Free admission; madeinmidtownjxn.com.

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Hoot & Holler Family Creation Lab Dec. 11, 2 p.m., at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). A museum educator leads a collaborative art project taking inspiration from a different artist each month. For ages 6 to 10. $10; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

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Events at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive) • Cajun Christmas Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. Features an interactive storytelling of a “Cajun Night Before Christmas,” holiday crafts, animal encounters and more. Included with admission; call 601-576-6000; mdwfp.com.

• Snowflake Science Dec. 16, 10 a.m. Experiment with “hot” snow, make paper snowflakes and explore the properties of dry ice. Included with admission; call 601-576-6000; mdwfp.com.

• Mississippi Arbor Day Celebration Feb. 10, 10 a.m. Includes displays and crafts focused on Mississippi trees, and their past and present roles in our environment. Included with admission; call 601-576-6000; mdwfp.com.

• National Geographic Giant Map of Europe Exhibit Feb. 11, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. The exhibit teaches geography and map-reading skills to students. Included with admission; call 601-576-6000; mdwfp.com.

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Cajun Christmas is Friday, Dec. 9, at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.

wonderful way to connect to that Christmas family feeling,” Nicole Smith, a naturalist and special-events planner for the museum, says.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Party Dec. 23, 6 p.m., at 201 theLOFT (201 W. Capitol St.). Includes appetizers and a cash bar. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 278-3944; eventbrite.com.

The State of Our State: Mississippi at 200 Years Jan. 17, 7 p.m., at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Former Gov. William F. Winter, Frank X. Walker and historian Stephanie Rolph reflect on 200 years of politics, education, culture and history in the state. $10, $5 students; millsaps.edu.

Chinese Cultural Spring Festival Jan. 28, 10 a.m., at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). The third annual celebration of Chinese culture includes a food fair, puppet show, parade, children’s activities and more.

Free admission; email springfestms@ gmail.com; find it on Facebook.

So You Think You Can Fish? Feb. 4, 9 a.m., at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive). The seminar features information about fishing and boating in Mississippi. Included with admission; call 601-576-6000; mdwfp.com.

58th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show Feb. 25, 9 a.m., Feb. 26, 10 a.m., at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). More than 25 dealers sell gems, fossils, minerals, lapidary supplies, jewelry, beads and more. $6 adults, students $3; email rock2lanes@gmail.com.

Cajun Christmas will also feature performances from the Mississippi Girlchoir and Boychoir, and a walk through the Blissful Christmas Light Trail in the museum’s native plant garden. Food truck 2 for 7 Kitchen will also be on site to prepare gumbo and serve hot chocolate.

“Our light trail is a very noncommercial way of celebrating the holiday,” Smith said.

“It’s a quiet, contemplative experience with peaceful Christmas music playing in a natural setting. Many light displays are wonderful but very showy, while this is intended to be a more subtle and touching display.”

Cajun Christmas is from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Dr., 601-576-6000). Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for ages 3 to 18, and free for ages 2 and under. For more information, visit mdwfp.com/museum.aspx.

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STAGE & SCREEN Events at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.) • A Christmas Story: The Musical Dec. 7-10 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11, 2 p.m., Dec. 13, Dec. 15-17, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18, 2 p.m. The musical follows Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder air rifle. $28; $22 seniors/ students; newstagetheatre.com.

• Madagascar—A Musical Adventure Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Jan. 28-29, 2 p.m., Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Feb. 4-5, 2 p.m. Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and the penguins journey from New York to Madagascar. $15, $10 ages 12 and under; newstagetheatre.com.

• “Best of Enemies” Feb. 28-March 4, 7:30 p.m., March 5, 2 p.m., March 7-11, 7:30 p.m., March 12, 2 p.m. The play is based on the book about a KKK member and an African American activist. $28 admission, $22 for seniors/students; newstagetheatre.com.

Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m., Dec. 12-16, 9:30 a.m., at Belhaven University Center for the Arts (835 Riverside Drive). The puppet show is based on the Junie B. Jones story. $10; mspuppetry.com.

The Nutcracker Dec. 10-11, 2 p.m., Dec. 10, 7 p.m., at Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center (4908 Ridgewood Road). The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet performs. “Nutcracker Sweet” Tea Party after matinees. $22, $25 tea party; msmetroballet.com.

Events at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.) • Light Has Come: The Angels’ Story Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Ballet Magnificat! presents the Christmas story through the eyes of angels who witnessed it. $20-$50; balletmagnificat.com.

• Broadway Christmas Wonderland Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. A chorus performs classic Christmas tunes. $30-$75; jacksonbroadway.com.

• The Illusionists—Live From Broadway Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Magicians perform illusions such as levitation, mind reading and more. $32-$72; jacksonbroadway.com.

Dick Gregory: Class Is Now in Session Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., at Alamo Theatre (333 N. Farish St.). Comedian and activist Dick Gregory performs. $30, $45 VIP; eventbrite.com.

“Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw” Feb. 8, 6 p.m., at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). The film follows the WNBA phenom. Free; millsaps.edu. more EVENTS, see page 22

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LITERATURE & SIGNINGS Events at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N. Suite 202) • “Unspeakable Things” Dec. 7, 4 p.m. Jackie Warren Tatum signs copies. $16 book; call 601-366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Mostly Today” Dec. 8, 5 p.m. Bee Donley signs copies. $15 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Mississippi Governors” Dec. 9, 5 p.m.

David Sansing signs copies. $38 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “The King of the Birds” Dec. 10, 10 a.m.

Acree Graham Macam signs copies. $17.95 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “In Search of Walker Wells” Dec. 10, noon.

Culpepper Webb signs copies. $19.95 book; call 601-366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Blues @ Home: Mississippi’s Living Blues Legends” Dec. 10, 2 p.m. H.C. Porter signs copies. $49 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “A Sister’s Love” Dec. 10, 5 p.m. Joe Maxwell signs copies. $30 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Cars” Dec. 13, 5 p.m. Langdon Clay signs copies. $95 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Catfish Days” Dec. 14, 5 p.m. Mike McCall sign copies. $32 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “A Time Remembered: Ole Miss 19451970” Dec. 16, 5 p.m. Al Povall signs copies. $34.95 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• Mississippi Authors Showcase Dec. 17, noon-4 p.m. Guest authors include Richard Grant, John Currence, David Crews and Jim Dees. Free admission; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Reel Masters” Dec. 19, 4 p.m. Susan Schadt signs copies. $45 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• Waters 2017 Calendar: Jackson Metro Edition Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Wyatt Waters signs copies. $19.95 calendar; lemuriabooks.com.

• “100 Things to Do in Jackson Before You Die” Dec. 21, 1 p.m. Natalie West signs cop-

ies. $16 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “The Scribe” Dec. 21, 4 p.m. Matthew Guinn signs copies. $25.95 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Always Happy Hour” Jan. 23, 5 p.m. Mary Miller signs copies. $24.95 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “The Second Mrs. Hockaday” Jan. 24, 5 p.m. Susan Rivers signs copies. Reading at 5:30 p.m. $25.95 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Signals” Jan. 25, 5 p.m. Jim Gautreaux signs copies. $26.95 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Desperation Road” Feb. 8, 5 p.m. Michael Farris Smith signs copies. $26 book; lemuriabooks.com.

• “A Gentleman in Moscow” Feb. 9, 5 p.m.

Amor Towles signs copies. $27 book; lemuriabooks.com.

Events at Bay Window Books (151 W. Government St., Brandon) • Mississippi Authors Open House Dec. 10, 10 a.m. Authors Al Ainsworth, Janet TaylorPerry, Al Arnold, Melaney Myers, Culpepper Webb and Al Arnold sign copies. Free admission; call 601-706-4545; find it on Facebook.

• John Floyd Author Meet-and-Greet Dec. 15, 4 p.m. The Mississippi short-story author’s latest collection is titled “Dreamland.” $24.95 book; call 706-4545; find it on Facebook.

GALLERIES Afrikan Art Gallery and Gift Shop (800 N. Farish St.). The gallery is also a venue for Afrocentric events. Call 979-1413 or 918-5075.

AND Gallery (133 Millsaps Ave.). The gallery showcases works from contemporary artists from the Deep South. Adrienne Domnick’s “HipHop Show, Vol. 2” is on display Dec. 10 from 3 to 8 p.m. Call 601-351-5075; andgallery.com. more EVENTS, see page 24

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Jackson Indie Music Week Donor Party Dec. 10, 7-11 p.m., at Fondren Underground (2906 N. State St.). The event is a fundraiser for Jackson Indie Music Week 2017, which takes place Jan. 8-15. Includes refreshments, music from DJ Hova, refreshments, visual art, film and more.

RSVP. $10 suggested donation; eventbrite.com.

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United Against Hate Rally Dec. 11, 3 p.m., at Mississippi Governor’s Mansion (300 E. Capitol St.). The Human Rights Campaign of Mississippi and Mississippi-native songwriter and producer Tena Clark host a rally, march and concert in protest of House Bill 1523. Free; email harry.hawkins @hrc.org; find it on Facebook.

“Who’s Your Santa?” Christmas Benefit Ball Dec. 16, 7 p.m., at King Edward Hotel (235 W. Capitol St.). The event features food and beverages, and live music from Compozitionz. Attire is semi-formal. Proceeds benefit 4everCaring. $25; email elisha@4evercaring.org; eventbrite.com.

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Spaytactular in Love Feb. 18, 6-10 p.m., at Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood). The fourth annual fundraiser benefits The Big Fix Animal Clinic. Includes food, drinks, a silent auction, a photo booth and a “famous couples” costume contest. $50 before Feb. 1, $500 VIP table for eight; msspan.org.

Rockin’ in Red Feb. 23, 6-9 p.m., at Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St.). Othor Cain is the emcee. Includes musical performances from J-Wonn, Mr. Sipp and more. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Aunt Joyce’s Kids. $15 in advance, $20 at the door; call 601-214-0156; auntjoyceskids.org.

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Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have clinched the first playoff berth in the NFL. Now the team will look to lock up the division and home-field advantage.

Thursday, Dec. 8

NFL (7:25-11 p.m., NBC): Tune in for a great matchup on Thursday Night Football as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Oakland Raiders, with both teams playing former Mississippi State stars.

Friday, Dec. 9

College football (6-9:30 p.m., ESPN2): James Madison University takes on Sam Houston State University in a quarterfinal game of the FCS playoffs.

Saturday, Dec. 10

College basketball (1-3 p.m., SECN): The University of Mississippi women’s basketball team hosts LouisianaMonroe in a nonconference matchup. … College football (2-5:30 p.m., CBS): The Army battles the Navy in the final regular-season game of college football, steeped in tradition.

Sunday, Dec. 11

NFL (3:25-7 p.m., FOX): The New Orleans Saints’ playoff hopes hang in the balance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. … NFL (7:30-11 p.m., NBC): The Dallas Cowboys look to win the NFC East against the New York Giants.

Monday, Dec. 12

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): The New England Patriots look to close in on a playoff spot as they host the Baltimore Ravens.

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Wednesday, Dec. 14

College basketball (7-9 p.m., SECN): The MSU men’s basketball team, which continues to get better and healthier, hosts East Tennessee State.

At some point, the Cowboys might want to sit some of their stars as they begin to move forward in playoff positions. That might be the only thing to end Dallas’ winning streak.

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SPORTS & WELLNESS Mississippi Center for Plastic Surgery Open House Dec. 7, 10 a.m., at Mississippi Center for Plastic Surgery (200 W. Jackson St., Suite 100).

Industry representatives answer questions. Includes drinks and appetizers.

Free; call 769-300-4055.

MAQHA Holiday Classic Dec. 9-11, at Kirk Fordice Equine Center (1198 Mississippi St.). The Mississippi Amateur Quarter Horse Association hosts its annual horse show, which includes a ranch horse challenge, speed events and more. $295 competitors (six judges), free for spectators; email maqhasecretary@gmail.com; call 865-384-5055; mqha.org.

Santa Chaser Run Dec. 24, 8-11 a.m., at Fleet Feet Sports (500 Highway 51 N., Suite Z, Ridgeland).

Includes three-, five- and eight-mile options, gift giveaways and more.

Free; call 601-899-9696; fleetfeet jackson.com.

Events at New Summit School (1417 Lelia Drive) • Dyslexia Symposium Jan. 13, 8 a.m. Speakers discuss testing and screening, accommodations, dyslexia therapy, dyslexia legislation in Mississippi, parent support, living with dyslexia, bullying and

character development, ADHD and behavioral modifications. $35, lunch included; call 601-9827827; msdyslexiacenter.com.

• Special Needs Symposium Feb. 9, 6 p.m. Parents of special-needs children connect with support to navigate day-to-day challenges.

Includes a meal with reservation.

Free, registration required; call 601-366-0901.

Events at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.) • Harlem Globetrotters Jan. 13, 8 p.m. The exhibition basketball team is known for its humor and ball-handling tricks. $18-$114; call 601-353-0603; ticketmaster.com.

• Traxxas Monster Truck Destruction Tour Jan. 20-21, 7:30 p.m.

Monster-truck drivers perform feats of skill and destruction. $18 adults, $6 for ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and under; call 601-3530603; monstertruckdestructiontour.com.

• The 52nd Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Jan. 27-Feb. 19. The livestock show takes plac Jan. 27 through Feb. 19, and the rodeo competition takes place Feb. 9 through Feb. 15. Includes music from Easton Corbin, Maddie & Tae, John Anderson, Joe Diffie, Frankie Ballard, .38 Special and Lee Brice. $16-$25; call 601-353-0603; mdac.ms.gov.

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Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). The Greater Jackson Arts Council features works from Mississippi artists. Open weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with additional hours for special events. Call 601-960-1500.

B. Liles Studio (215 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland). Betsy Liles specializes in custom jewelry. Open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 601-607-7741; bfineartjewelry.com.

B.J. Weeks Fine Art Studio (100 Reunion Blvd., Madison). B.J. Weeks’ paintings are on display in galleries around the South. Call 573-8786; bjweeksfineart.com.

Blaylock Fine Art Photography Studio and Gallery (3017 N. State St.) in Fondren. Featuring the photography of Millsaps College instructor Ron Blaylock.

Private lessons and workshops available. Call 601-506-6624; blaylockphoto.com.

Bottle Tree Studio (615 E. Court St.). The studio houses artists Anne Campbell, Rhonda Blasingame, Diane Williams, Tony Davenport and Ellen Langford. Follow on Facebook.

Brown’s Fine Art and Framing (630 Fondren Place). The gallery represents more than 30 artists. Receptions during Fondren’s First Thursday.

Open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit brownsfineart.com.

Dollye M.E. Robinson Liberal Arts Gallery (Jackson State University, 1400 John R. Lynch St.). Faculty member Chung-Fan Chang is a key exhibitor. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday from 1-8 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Call 601-979-2191; jsums.edu/liberalarts.

Fondren Art Gallery (601 Duling Ave.). Hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. See an eclectic mix of paintings, sculptures and local art, including Richard McKey’s artwork. Visit fondrenartgallery.com.

Fischer Galleries (Dickies Building, 736 S. President St., fourth floor). Owner Marcy Nessel’s gallery features more than three dozen artists.

Monthly receptions usually held on first Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. Call 601-291-9115; fischergalleries.com. more EVENTS, see page 27

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yron McGowan is many things. He is a native Mis- abstract pieces with an Afro-centric twist. Some feature recognizable sissippian from rural Foxworth, Miss., who takes African-American characters while others are much more abstract. style influence from the ’70s (no

His signature piece, “Behold Adam,” is a gold chains, though, he says). single, somber color and has a face protruding

He’s a Jackson State University graduate through the canvas as if it had just burst through. twice over, having earned a bachelor’s degree

“My goal is to bring to life in my viewers’ in commercial art in 1996, and a master’s eyes my thoughts and philosophies,” he says. degree in elementary education in 2009; he’s

Jacksonians will be able to see McGowan’s a football coach and a Jackson Public School art first hand at the 14th Annual NuRenaissance Art Showing and Gala, which takes place Saturday, art teacher; he’s a father of five and grandfaDec. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Freelon’s Da Groove’s ther of one (“Hopefully holding there for a 440 Grill (440 N. Mill St., 601-949-2535). The while,” he says); and he’s also an artist. event is free and open to the public.

Art has been his love since before he

McGowan says he wants to dispel the idea could remember, he says. that an art show is a quiet, formal affair with every “But in rural southern Mississippi, they one dressed well, sipping wine and talking about did not teach art in school, and I filled many Artist Myron McGowan’s the art in hushed undertones. notebooks, odd pieces of paper and anything work will be on display

“Mine is a celebration of my gifts,” he says, that I could lay my hands with my art,” he at the 14th Annual NuRenaissance Art “and the bar will be open.” says. “It wasn’t until college that I got some Showing and Gala on

For more information and to see some of his training and met others like myself.”

Saturday, Dec. 10, at most recent work, visit nurenaissance.com.

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“I think that anything Chef Mike does as far as charcuterie is excellent because he’s from Germany, so it’s in his blood,” he says. “The guy knows how to work with pork. … (The) pork bites are awe-

Chaz Lindsay is the new sous chef at Table 100 in Flowood.

some because that’s definitely a nod to his German heritage.”

Lindsay has a little “Old World” experience under his belt, as well. In March, his culinary travels took him across the Atlantic to Casa Caponetti, an agro-tourism destination with a wholly self-sufficient farm-to-table kitchen, which was less than two hours north of Rome. He ran the restaurant, which only sourced food from

the small farm onsite, for six months as part of a seasonal cooking program.

“We were only open four days a week, and we grew everything on the farm— even the livestock,” he says. “We would courtesy Chaz LIndsay

hen Chaz Lindsay left his Belhaven home at the age of 18 for the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., he didn’t anticipate that his travels would eventually land him back in Jackson.

However, after working in the kitchens of some of Manhattan’s premier restaurants (Eleven Madison Park and Tom Colicchio’s Craft, to name just a couple), Lindsay realized that in order to further his career, he needed to take a step back home.

“New York … (is) never actually going to be your home, unless you were born there,” he says. “The way that the economy is going up there, it’s getting more and more difficult to live and produce food at a living wage. Even if you’re at the top of the spectrum, it’s still a struggle.”

Lindsay says he realized that his variety of culinary experience might serve him well in the burgeoning food scene of his hometown, so he returned to Jackson in October.

While he hopes to open his own restaurant in a few years, he accepted a position as the new sous chef at Table 100 in Flowood.

He says his role at the restaurant is often to be the “middleman” between chef Mike Romhild and the rest of the kitchen staff.

“I’m supposed to support the chef and support his ideology, his belief in food, and how he wants the kitchen structured, but I’m also supposed to support the line cooks and help them along the way to make them stronger so they’re executing what Chef wants,” he says.

Table 100 has been known for its upscale take on traditional southern fare since opening in 2011, but Lindsay says that the restaurant’s selection of charcuterie and smoked meats is what helps separate it from its Jackson peers.

even hunt pheasants.”

Nowadays, he says, consumers are more accustomed to the idea of small food producers, and there is much greater opportunity for a more conscientious and knowledgeable dining experience, even in a market like Mississippi. For example, he prides himself on being able to make fresh pasta, which he did “every single day for an entire year” in New York, he says.

“It’s really a beautiful thing when you know that someone got there that morning and made it, and sourced it from handmilled flour or locally grown grains, and put their sweat into it,” he says.

He says that one area in which Table 100 excels is in supporting local Mississippi producers.

“We always have a daily fish special that is usually going to be something from the Gulf,” he says. “We purchase a lot of catfish from Simmons Catfish Farm in Yazoo. I think the Catch of the Day is always going to be interesting, since it changes every single day. I really like seeing restaurants do that.”

Lindsay hopes to contribute to what he says is an exciting trend in Jackson’s restaurants: branching out and offering quality products that differentiate the scene from other “mid-sized Southern towns,” he says.

For example, he says that compared to what Fondren is like now, it has grown leaps and bounds since nine years ago.

“It’s really exciting to see things like that, whether it’s Saltine and Babalu having a nice aesthetic and doing good food, or being able to hang out at The Apothecary and have a conversation about interesting and obscure spirits.”

But as much as he enjoys dining in Jackson, Lindsay says he’s most passionate about creating cuisine for others.

“Basically, I’m really trying to (help) people understand that there’s a lot more that goes into the food than just showing up on a menu in front of you,” he says.

Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601-420-4202) is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit tableonehundred.com.

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Community // Concerts // Exhibits Food // Galleries // Kids // Literary // Sports // Stage Fischer Galleries at 119 (119 S. President St.).

Formerly Nunneryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery at 119, Fischer Galleries now occupies the location as an additional exhibition space and event venue. By appointment only. Call 949-3103; fischergalleries.com.

Gallery1 (One University Place, 1100 John R. Lynch St., Suite 4). Open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday by appointment.

Call 601-960-9250; jsums.edu/gallery1arts.

Gaddis Group Studio (2900 N. State St., Room 206). Features the work of 28 watercolorists, many of whom studied under John Gaddis, a renowned local artist and teacher. Commissioned work is welcome. Call 601-368-9522.

James Patterson Photography (3017 N. State St.). James Patterson specializes in editorial, portrait and commercial photography. Call 601918-3232; 119gallery.com.

Lewis Art Gallery and The Emerging Space at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.), third floor of the Academic Complex, open weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Its current exhibition, WAS, is open through Dec. 7. Call 601-974-1762, email mholl45@gmail.com; millsaps.edu.

Light and Glass Studio (523 Commerce St.) Glassworks by Jerri Sherer and photography by Roy Adkins. Call 601-942-7285 or 601-9427362; lightandglassstudio.com.

Marie Hull Gallery (Hinds Community College, Katherine Denton Art Building, 501 E. Main St., Raymond). The gallery features six exhibits during the academic year. Open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-noon through May 2017. Call 857-3277; hindscc.edu.

Millet Studio and Gallery (167 Moore St., Suite F, Ridgeland). Featuring illustrations by Mark Millet. Photography services offered. Call 601-856-5901; milletstudio.com.

FOOD & DRINK Santa Claus Crawl Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., at Olde Towne (300 Jefferson St., Clinton). Includes a scavenger hunt, hot cider, refreshments, a photo booth and 303 Jefferson serves heavy hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres. Free; call 601-924-5472; email aboyd@clintonms.org; clintonms.org.

Lucky Town Fourth Anniversary Dec. 9, 4-9 p.m., at Lucky Town Brewing Company (1710 N. Mill St.).

The celebration includes brewery tours, food from Fenianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, and music from Alex Fraser & the Vagrant Family Band, Scott Albert Johnson with Chalmers Davis, and Bentzenzo.

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Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). The center features works from members of the Craftsmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild of Mississippi. Seasonal craft demonstrations, classes, camps, a knitting group meeting and other special events are also available. Call 856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org.

The Mosaic Shop (Pear Orchard Village, 1625 E. County Line Road, Suite 210). Owner and artist Wanda Hendrix is a native of Waxahachie, Texas. Visitors create their own mosaic pieces to take home. Space available for art parties. Call 601-680-4294; mosaicmississippi.com.

Municipal Art Gallery (839 N. State St.). The gallery displays permanent art collections that date back to the 1940s and features semimonthly exhibitions from Mississippi artists. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 601960-1582; jacksonms.gov.

North Midtown Arts Center (121 Millsaps Ave.) The DIY contemporary and modern-art gallery houses several Jackson creatives. Hours vary with exhibits. Final Friday held every last Friday of the month from 5-9 p.m.; madeinmidtownjxn.com.

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Offbeat (151 Wesley Ave.). Philip â&#x20AC;&#x153;DJ Young Venomâ&#x20AC;? Rollins owns the record, comic and clothing store, which features local art. Open Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon-6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from noon-7 p.m., and Sundays from noon-5 p.m. Also open for special events including concerts and parties. Call 601376-9404; offbeatjxn.com.

Pearl River Glass Studio (142 Millsaps Ave.).

Artists include Andrew Cary Young, Rob Cooper, Amelia Key, Janice Jordan and more. Call 601-353-2497; pearlriverglass.com.

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Star Wars: Rogue One Party Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m., at Saltine (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201). Includes a costume contest, Star Wars trivia, themed food and drink specials, an appearance from the 501st Legion Rancor Raiders, music from DJ Young Venom and more.

Prices vary; call 601-9822899; saltinerestaurant.com.

Dirty Santa Bottle Swap Dec. 13, 6 p.m., at Hal & Malâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (200 Commerce St.). Barleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels hosts the women-only holiday event. Participants battle for wrapped four-packs, six-packs and bombers of beer in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dirty Santaâ&#x20AC;? game. $8 for members, $10 for non-members; call 601-948-0888; find it on Facebook.

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Community // Concerts // Exhibit s // Food // Galleries // Kids // Lite rary // Richard McKey Studio (3242 N. State St.).

See artwork from Richard McKey, including the large “Obama Head” in front of his studio.

Works for sale at Fondren Art Gallery. Art classes offered throughout the year. Open by appointment only. Call 573-1060; richardmckey.com.

TurnUp Studios (155 Wesley Ave.). See works from Clay Hardwick, daniel johnson and Jamie Weems. By appointment. Call 769-257-0141; turnupstudios.com.

Samuel Marshall Gore Galleries (199 Monroe St., Clinton), on the Mississippi College campus.

Includes student art exhibitions and works from the galleries’ permanent collection. Call 601-9253880; art.mc.edu.

View Gallery (Canton Mart Square, 1491 Canton Mart Road, Suite 7). Whit Geary owns the gallery, which holds works from more than 20 Mississippi artists. Open weekdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 487-6477; viewgalleryart.com.

Sanders McNeal Studio and Gallery (Dickies Building, 736 S. President St., Suite 201). Owner Sanders McNeal is an awardwinning painter known for still lifes, portraits, figurative studies and landscapes. Tours are given by appointment. Call 601-960-0484; sandersmcneal.com.

Wolfe Studio (4308 Old Canton Road). Features paintings, prints and colorful ceramics.

The studio is known for a wide selection of ceramic birds. Open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Call 601-366-1844; thewolfestudio.com; follow on Facebook.

Studio AMN/Sanaa Fine Art and Framing (The Quadrangle, 5846 Ridgewood Road, Suite C-212). Artists include Lorenzo Gayden and Melanie John. Sanaa features jewelry and body products, and offers framing. Studio AMN hosts wine glass-painting parties and teaches children’s art classes. Call 769-218-8289 or 769-218-8165; sanaagalleries.com and studioamndesigns.com.

Wyatt Waters Gallery (307 Jefferson St., Clinton). Features watercolor paintings, prints, posters, calendars, books and cards. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 601-925-8115; email wyattleewaters@gmail. com; follow on Facebook.

Southern Breeze Gallery (Trace Station, 500 Highway 51 N., Suite U, Ridgeland). Artwork also displayed at Spectacles in Highland Village.

Open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and

CONCERTS & FESTIVALS Bad Apple Records Songwriters Tour Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., at Cups in Fondren (2757 Old Canton Road).

The Bowling Green, Ky.-based label presents Andy Barnett, Brandon Miles and Derek Price. Free.

Events at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral (305 E. Capitol St.).

• Sing and Celebrate Christmas Concert Dec. 11, 3 p.m. The Mississippi Boychoir performs. Free; call 665-7374; mississippiboychoir.org.

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• Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 17, 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. The Mississippi Chorus performs George Frideric Handel’s classic piece. $20; call 601278-3351; mschorus.org.

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Evening of Worship with Micah Stampley Dec. 11, 6 p.m., at The Bridge Church (204 Country Place Pkwy., Pearl). The gospel artist’s album is “To the King…Vertical Worship.” $20; jacksonbridge.com.

Events at Big Sleepy’s (208 W. Capitol St.) • Empty Atlas Album Release Dec. 15, 7:30-11 p.m. The indie-rock act’s album is titled “Hestia.” Lisbon Deaths and Standard Issues also perform. $10 cover (includes CD); find it on Facebook.

Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 601-6074147; southernbreeze.net.

Your Home Drapery Designs/Sarah McTaggART Studio and Gallery (110 Lexington Drive, Suite C, Gluckstadt). Pam Miley specializes in custom drapery, and Sarah McTaggart is a local artist. Call 601-953-8447.

EXHIBIT OPENINGS “Mississippi Witness” Unveiling Dec. 9, 4 p.m., at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.).

The Margaret Walker Center unveils the Julius Thompson Personal Papers as part of the “Mississippi Witness: The Life of Julius Thompson” exhibition. Free entry; call 601-979-2121; jsums.edu.

NuRenaissance 14th Annual Art Showing & Gala Dec. 10, 6 p.m., at 440 Grill (440 N. Mill St.). Jackson abstract artist Myron McGowan showcases his latest artwork.

Free; nurenaissance.com.

Priced to Move Vol. 7 Dec. 16, 5 p.m., Dec. 17, 2 p.m., at Hops & Habanas (2771 Old Canton Road). Features work under $100 from emerging artists, homemade

• The Advocate Reunion Show Dec. 30, 7:30-11 p.m. The Jackson metal band performs. They Will Fall, Vera and VØID also perform. $10 in advance, $12 at the door; find it on Facebook.

• Isaiah Rashad Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m.

The hip-hop artist from Chattanooga, Tenn., performs. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $65 VIP tickets, $3 surcharge for patrons under 21; call 877-987-6487; ardenland.net.

Events at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.) • Whiskey Myers Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. The Texas country band performs. Scooter Brown also performs. $10, $3 surcharge for patrons under 21; ardenland.net.

• Bricks in the Wall: The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd Dec. 17, 9 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $3 surcharge for under 21; ardenland.net.

• The Vamps Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m.

The Jackson soul-jazz ensemble has been performing for nearly two decades. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $3 surcharge for under 21; ardenland.net.

• Cabaret at Duling Hall: Bulldogs on Broadway Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. The Mississippi Opera and Mississippi State University present an evening of Broadway hits from MSU faculty and students. $20; ardenland.net.

• Cabaret at Duling Hall: The British Invasion of Jackson Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. Features music from the mid-1960s British Invasion. $25; ardenland.net.

Mississippi Community Symphony Christmas Concert Dec. 18, 3 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church (6000 Old Canton Road).

The holiday concert features soloist Noah Landress. Free; email conductor@mcsb.us; christunitedjxn.org.

Soulabration New Year’s Eve Party Dec. 31, 8 p.m., at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). Performers include Pokey, Tucka, Ms. Jody, Calvin Richardson, JWONN, Yayo and Adrian Bagher. $32 general admission, $52 table seating; call 601-353-0603; eventbrite.com.

Events at Belhaven University Center for the Arts (835 Riverside Drive) • MSO Chamber II: Mozart by Candlelight Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m.

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents a candlelit performance. $17, $5 students; Admission TBA; call 601-9601565; msorchestra.com.

• The Vienna Boys Choir Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.

Admission TBA; msorchestra.com.

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gumbo and more. Free entry; call 769-572-4631; email ian601@gmail.com; find it on Facebook.

“Titanoboa: Monster Snake” Exhibit Opening Jan. 28, 8 a.m., at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive). The Smithsonian traveling exhibition is based around the discovery of a 48-foot snake fossil discovered in Colombia. Runs through April 23. Included with admission; call 601-5766000; mdwfp.com.

Events at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) • Museum After Hours: Vault After Dark Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. This installment of the monthly event features an exhibition of rarely seen artwork from the museum’s vault. Includes music, a ’sipp-Sourced popup menu and more. Free; msmuseumart.org.

Events at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.) • Bravo! Mendelssohn! Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs works from Felix Mendelssohn. $20-$62; msorchestra.com.

• MSO Pops II: Music of the Madmen Era Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Five by Design join the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to perform the music of the 1960s. Admission TBA; msorchestra.com.

• An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Feb. 19, 8 p.m. The award-winning Americana and folk singer-songwriters perform. $30.50-$75.50; call 877987-6487; ardenland.net.

• Legends of Southern Hip-Hop Feb. 11, 8 p.m. Performers include Mystikal, Juvenile, 8 Ball & MJG, Trick Daddy, Bun B and Pastor Troy. $45-$75; call 601-960-1537; ticketmaster.com.

• Bravo! Tchaikovsky! Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs the works of Tchaikovsky. $20-$62; call 960-1565; msorchestra.com.

• Stomp Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. The troupe performs using matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, lighters, hubcaps and more as percussion instruments. $30-$100; call 601960-1537; ticketmaster.com.

• Art & Coffee Jan. 7, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. Participants discuss current and upcoming exhibitions with staff members. Includes coffee and pastries. Free admission; msmuseumart.org.

• “Conversations with Mississippi Artists” Panel Discussion Jan. 14, 2 p.m. The guest curator of the 2016 Mississippi Invitational, Jane Hiatt and this year’s Jane Hiatt Artist Fellowship recipient are the panelists. Free; call msmuseumart.org.

• “Waiting with History: Conrad Albrizio’s Murals for the New Orleans Train Station” Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. In the Yates Community Room. Millsaps College Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History Monica JovanovichKelley is the guest speaker.

Free; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

Events at Martin’s Restaurant & Bar (214 S. State St.) • A Live One: Exploring the Music of Phish Jan. 20, 10 p.m.. The Phish tribute band hails from Austin, Texas. Admission TBA; call martinslounge.net.

• Lucero Feb. 9, 8 p.m., at Martin’s Restaurant & Bar (214 S. State St.). The Memphis, Tenn.-based country-punk rock band’s latest album is called “All a Man Should Do.” Esme Patterson also performs. $20; martinslounge.net.

An Evening of Latin Guitar Music Feb. 21, 7 p.m., at Gertrude C. Ford Academic Complex (1701 N. State St.). Internationally renowned Latin guitarist David Burgess performs. $10 admission, $5 students; call 601-974-1130; millsaps.edu.

Mississippi Light Festival Feb. 24, 6 p.m., in downtown Jackson. The event includes art and technology displays, demonstrations and activities inspired by light, food and drink vendors, and more. Free admission; find it on Facebook. tobyMac Hits Deep Tour Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m., at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). Includes performances from tobyMac, Matt Maher, Mandisa, Mac Powell, Capital Kings, Hollyn and Ryan Stevenson. $15-$70; ticketmaster.com.

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THURSDAY 12/8

FRIDAY 12/9

SATURDAY 12/10

The Bad Apple Records Songwriters Tour is at Cups in Fondren.

Statehood Day is at the Old Capitol Museum.

Mississippi Authors Open House is at Bay Window Books in Brandon.

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“A Christmas Story: The Musical” is at 7:30 p.m. at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.). The musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker’s quest for an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Additional dates: Dec. 8-10 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11, 2 p.m., Dec. 13, Dec. 15-17, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18, 2 p.m. $28; $22 seniors/ students; call 601-948-3533; newstagetheatre.com.

The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 10-11 at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.

THURSDAY 12/8

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Small Town Country Christmas is from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum (1150 Lakeland Drive). Includes a complimentary sampler breakfast for supper, story time with Mrs. Claus, and pictures with Santa and Rudolph. Additional date: Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m.

Free; call 601-432-4500; msagmuseum.org.

find it on Facebook. … Cajun Christmas is at 6:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive). Features an interactive storytelling of a “Cajun Night Before Christmas,” holiday crafts, animal encounters and more. Included with admission; mdwfp.com.

SATURDAY 12/10

A Blue Christmas is at noon at the Rankin County Safe Room (651 Marquette Road, Brandon). Includes games, space jumps, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and

by TYLER EDWARDS photos with Santa. $10 adult, $5 child; call 601-825-1480; email aprewitt@rankincounty.org; find jacksonfreepress.com it on Facebook. … The Midtown Fax: 601-510-9019 Holiday Studio Tours begin at 3 Daily updates at p.m. in the Midtown Arts Disjfpevents.com trict. Guests can tour more than 10 warehouses and studios, and enjoy food trucks, live music, vendors and beverages from Lucky Town Brewing Company and Mississippi Cold Drip Coffee. Free; find it on Facebook.

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Keni Bounds stars as Junie B. Jones in the Mississippi Puppetry Guild’s production of “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells,” at the Belhaven University Center for the Arts.

FRIDAY 12/9

Lucky Town’s Fourth Anniversary is from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lucky Town Brewing Company (1710 N. Mill St.).

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SUNDAY 12/11

“The Nutcracker” is at 2 p.m. at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center (4908 Ridgewood Road). The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet presents the holiday classic. The “Nutcracker Sweet” Tea Party follows the matinee performances. Additional dates: Dec. 10, 2 p.m., Dec. 10, 7 p.m. $22, $25 for tea party; msmetroballet.com.

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WEDNESDAY 12/7

MONDAY 12/12

“Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!” is at 9:30 a.m. at the Belhaven University Center for the Arts (835 Riverside Drive). The Mississippi Puppetry Guild presents the story of Junie B. and her nemesis, May, as they fight over Junie B’s diary. Additional dates: Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., Dec. 12, 11 a.m., Dec. 13-16, 9:30 a.m. $10; call 601-9779840; email peter@mspuppetry.com; mspuppetry.com. … “Scrooge Has Left the Building” Dinner Theater is at 7 p.m. at Georgia Blue (223 Ridgeway Road, Flowood).

The comedy holiday variety show includes sketches, musical entertainment and a short play. $48; call 601-850-2318; email flgrlnms@gmail.com; fringedinnertheatre.com.

TUESDAY 12/13

The “Star Wars: Rogue One” is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Saltine (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201). Includes a costume contest, Star Wars trivia, themed food and drink specials, an appearance from the 501st Legion Rancor Raiders, music from DJ Young Venom and more. Prices vary; call 601982-2899; saltinerestaurant.com.

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The Mix & Mingle Holiday Jingle is at 5:30 p.m. at Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St.). The Mississippi Women Lawyers Association hosts the food and drink mixer.

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lthough Jackson-based hip-hop and a bad thing, I guess, because the guys artist Jewelee Wilson has only look at you to be like, ‘Oh, well, she’s a performed publicly as Yung girl so she’s not going to be as tough as Jewelz for about a year, enter- us,’” she says. “And then, it’s a good thing taining audiences at venues such as Off- because they expect that, and when I do beat, Doc 36 Skatepark and Soul Wired show them what I’m working with, they’ll Café, she says she has been making music be like, ‘Oh wow. I can’t believe you’re a all her life. girl rapping like this.’”

Her fascination with music started Wilson says there is also a struggle in when she would bang on pots and pans trying to set herself apart from the crowd as a baby and grew further as she entered of artists making rap music. One of the elementary school. ways that she works to do that is through

“I remember in fourth grade, me and my best friend, we used to do the ‘core trait of the month,’” she says. “We used to make a rap (about the trait) and do it over the intercom every month. That’s when it really just started, and I’ve gotten better over time.”

In February, Wilson, 22, released her debut mixtape as Yung Jewelz, “Hipster Talk,” and followed that with three more singles this year—“How It Goes,” “Am I Next?” and “Riot,” which also got a remix featuring fellow Jackson hiphop artist Dolla Black.

Wilson is currently working on her next recording project, “Hipster Logic,” which she plans to release in early 2017.

She lists musicians such as J Cole, Queen Latifah and Big K.R.I.T. among her influences, Twenty-two-year-old Jackson hip-hop artist but says she prefers to describe Yung Jewelz has been performing publicly for her style as “hipster music.” about a year and released her debut mixtape,

“To me, hipster music is “Hipster Talk,” in February. what makes you feel good and your everything—your creativity, just your persona, how you take the variety in her lyrics. on life, and your style and your flow,” she She raps about both lighter subjects, says. “It separates you from everybody such as her own rapping prowess, and else, basically. That’s what makes you a heavier topics, including the plight of black hipster—just you being you.” youth in America. But the easiest way to

While Wilson is aware of the nega- make a name for herself is simple, she says. tive connotations that term carries for “The best thing I can do is be genusome listeners, she says she hasn’t received ine and be me so that people understand any backlash or criticism to her concept I’m still this regular person just like you,” of “hipster” hip-hop. she says. “I just make music, and I love

“Hopefully, I won’t get any,” she adds doing it. So I want you to hear it so you with a laugh. (can) appreciate it just as much as I did

As a young female rapper in the when I made it. male-dominated hip-hop scene, Wilson “… I’m a normal person. Just because says she knows the struggle of convinc- I think I can rap doesn’t separate me from ing people to take her seriously, both in anybody else. I’m just me.” regard to her age and her gender.

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60 Event that may play happy hardcore 61 Jockey who won two Triple Crowns 62 Abbr. on a golf tee sign 63 “Moral ___” (Adult Swim show) 64 1970s space station 65 Tavern overstayer

from 1983 to 2015 34 San ___, Italy 35 Positive votes 37 0, in some measures 41 Six feet under, so to speak 42 “Way to go!”

46 It may be changed or carried 47 Brewery head?

48 One of four for Katharine Hepburn 49 Garnish that soaks up the gin 50 “And that’s ___!”

52 Bosporus dweller

53 Like blue humor 55 “Augh! Erase that step!” computer command 56 Subtle attention-getter 58 Krypton, e.g.

59 “How We Do (Party)” singer Rita ©2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@ jonesincrosswords.com)

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19 Look after 20 Daily Planet reporter Jimmy 21 Seemingly endless span

22 Lauder of cosmetics 23 “Buffy” spinoff 25 Buffy’s job 26 He plays Iron Man 28 Foot-pound?

30 Actress Acker of 23-Across 31 Go back to the start of an ode?

36 “Yoshi’s Island” platform 38 Not a people person 39 You, in the Bible 40 Put the outsider on the payroll on the Planet of the Apes?

43 “Kill Bill” actress Thurman 44 “Slow and steady” storyteller

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

In his book “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows,” John Koenig coins words to describe previously unnamed feelings. I suspect you may have experienced a few of them recently. One is “monachopsis,” defined as “the subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place.” Then there’s “altschmerz,” meaning “weariness with the same old issues you’ve always had.” Another obscure sorrow you might recognize is “nodus tollens,” or “the realization that the plot of your life doesn’t make sense anymore.” Now I’ll tell you two of Koenig’s more uplifting terms, which I bet you’ll feel as you claw your way free of the morass. First, there’s “liberosis”: caring less about unimportant things; relaxing your grip so you can hold your life loosely and playfully. Second, there’s “flashover,” that moment when conversations become “real and alive, which occurs when a spark of trust shorts out the delicate circuits you keep insulated under layers of irony.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

In 1983, two Australian blokes launched a quest to tip a drink at every pub in Melbourne. Thirty-two years later, Mick Stevens and Stuart MacArthur finally accomplished their goal when they sipped beers at The Clyde. It was the 476th establishment on their list. The coming weeks will be a highly favorable time to plan an epic adventure of your own, Aquarius. I hope and pray, though, that you will make it more sacred and meaningful than Stevens’ and MacArthur’s trivial mission.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

For three seasons of the year—spring, summer and fall—a certain weasel species has brown fur. During that time, it’s known as a stoat. When winter arrives, the creature’s coat turns to white. Its name changes, too. We call it an ermine.

The next spring, it once again becomes a stoat. Given the nature of the astrological omens, Pisces, I think it would make poetic sense for you to borrow this strategy. What would you like your nickname to be during the next three months? Here are a few suggestions: Sweet Sorcerer; Secret Freedom-Seeker; Lost-and-Found Specialist; Mystery Maker; Resurrector.

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

Normally, I cheer you on when you devote single-minded attention to pressing concerns, even if you become a bit obsessive. But right now, in accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to run wild and free as you sample lavish variety. It’s prime time to survey a spectrum of spicy, shiny and feisty possibilities … to entertain a host of ticklish riddles rather than to insist on prosaic answers. You have been authorized by the cosmos to fabricate your own temporary religion of playing around and messing around and fooling around.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

In Goethe’s play, “Faust,” the hero bemoans his lack of inner unity. Two different souls live within him, he says,

and they don’t cooperate. Even worse, they each try to rule him without consulting the other. I’m guessing you’ve experienced a more manageable version of that split during the course of your life. Lately, though, it may have grown more intense and divisive. If that’s true, I think it’s a good sign. It portends the possibility that healing is in the works … that energy is building for a novel synthesis. To help make it happen, identify and celebrate what your two sides have in common.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

The poet Dick Allen described Zen Buddhism as being “so filled with paradoxes that it jumps through hoops that aren’t even there.” I’m tempted to apply this description to the way you’ve been living your life recently. While I can see how it may have entertained you to engage in such glamorous intrigue, I’m hoping you will stop. There is no longer anything to be gained by the complicated hocus-pocus. But it’s fine for you to jump through actual hoops if doing so yields concrete benefits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

For decades, numerous self-help authors have claimed that humans use 10 percent or less of their brain’s potential. But the truth is that our gray matter is far more active than that.

The scientific evidence is now abundant. (See a summary here: tinyurl.com/mindmyths.) I hope this helps spur you to destroy any limited assumptions you might have about your own brainpower, Leo. According to my astrological analysis, you could and should become significantly smarter in the next nine months—and wiser, too!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Born under the sign of Virgo, Mary Oliver is America’s best-selling poet. She wasn’t an overnight sensation, but she did win a Pulitzer Prize when she was 49. “What I loved in the beginning, I think, was mostly myself,” she confesses in one poem. “Never mind that I had to, since somebody had to. That was many years ago.” I bet that even at her current age of 81, Oliver is still refining and deepening her self-love. Neither she nor you will ever be finished with this grand and grueling project. Luckily for you both, now is a time when Virgos can and should make plucky progress in the ongoing work. (P.S.: And this is an essential practice if you want to keep refining and deepening your love for others.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Most high-quality suits worn by men are made from the wool of merino sheep raised in Australia. So says Nicholas Antongiavanni in his book, “The Suit: A Machiavellian Approach to Men’s Style.” There are now more than 100 million members of this breed, but they are all descendants of just two rams and four ewes from 18thcentury Spain. How did that happen? It’s a long story.

(Read about it here: tinyurl.com/merinosheep.) For the oracular purposes of this horoscope, I’ll simply say that in the next nine months, you’ll also have the potential to germinate a few choice seeds that could ultimately yield enormous, enduring results. Choose well!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Five of my Scorpio acquaintances and 17 of my Scorpio readers have let me know that they’re actively seeking to make new alliances and strengthen their existing alliances.

Does this mean that Scorpios everywhere are engaged in similar quests? I hope so. I would love to see you expand your network of like-minded souls. I would love for you to be ardent about recruiting more help and support. Happily, the current astrological omens favor such efforts. Hot tip: For best results, be receptive, inviting and forthright.

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