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aul Bonds, who owns local coffee roaster and retailer BeanFruit Coffee, says he grew up hating coffee until a single cup changed his perspective. After reading an article about specialty coffee while working as a materials manager for Eaton Aerospace in Jackson, Bonds decided to attend a coffee tasting at Mississippi Coffee Company in 2009.

“The cup I had that night, a washed Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, changed my whole mindset about coffee,” Bonds says. He says that after that, he started buying specialty coffee to try and started making it at home as a hobby. His friends would come over, and he would serve it and talk about it.

“One day, one of them asked If I had considered opening my own business,” he says. “That got me thinking, and I couldn’t shake the idea. I bought a small commercial roaster and started selling coffee at the farmers market on High Street every Saturday, and soon I started selling to restaurants and collaborating with Sneaky Beans in Fondren.” He opened BeanFruit in 2012.

Bonds, 34, grew up in Liberty, Miss., and attended Southwest Mississippi Community College for two years before transferring to Mississippi College in 2003, where he majored in business administration. He received his bachelor’s degree in 2005 and moved to Pearl after graduating.

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Today, BeanFruit supplies specialty coffee from all over the globe to restaurants such as Parlor Market and businesses such as Lemuria Books in addition to providing coffee brewing accessories, supplies and BeanFruit-branded merchandise in-store.

Bonds divides the specialty coffee selection into either blends or single-origin coffee. Blends are consistently available yearround and include dark, decaf, espresso and medium blends such as BeanFruit’s own Crimson Stamp blend. Single-origin coffee is made from beans that all come from one farm and is only available in limited quantities for a limited time until the farmers grow the next lot.

“Single-origin coffee is kind of like a limited vintage wine in that way,” Bonds says. “It was a bit difficult when BeanFruit first started out because I was trying to introduce something new here in Jackson.

Specializing in single-origin coffee was a different focus from what other roasters were doing at the time, but I think we’ve been able to educate our local customers about it over the years and get them used to trying something different.”

Bonds and his wife, Anita, have a 4-year-old daughter named Kennedy.

For more information on BeanFruit Coffee, visit beanfruit.com.

—Dustin Cardon

cover photo of Lily Even (left) and Haley Grant (right) at Brick Street Pops by Jack Hammett

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6 Seeing Well to Test Well

Students struggling in school or on the Third Grade Gate could have vision problems, and several foundations want to help.

16 Jubilee in July

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editor’s note

by Donna Ladd, Editor-in-Chief

Facing the Mirror, From Kingston to Karl Oliver

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ittle Kingston Frazier is our mirror.

The brutal murder of this 6-yearold in Jackson last week reflected the absolute best and the abhorrent worst of our community.

Nearly to a person, everyone, of all races, mourned the loss of his hopeful smile shining at us from under his tiny royal-blue graduation cap. All questioned how teenagers could’ve done such a thing to a child that might’ve been their little brother. Too many, though, immediately blamed his single mother, and not just for letting him sleep in the car as she ran into a store. Sick, false rumors flew. I’m sad, and I’m ashamed for us.

Then, two days after the little boy’s murder and arrest of three teenagers, a white state legislator announced on Facebook that officials removing Confederate statues “should be LYNCHED!” Then I was angry and even more ashamed.

Last night, I sat in my bathroom with my head in my hands, trying to make sense of why our state is still so stuck, refusing to do what it takes to ease our way forward. I once again thought of that circular riddle that has plagued me since I moved back to my home state 16 years ago. How do we fix a present caused, and frozen, by a brutal past?

I already had realized it must be fixed from the inside out—but the “how?” can be elusive. Then I looked up into my vanity mirror, and I saw little Kingston’s face.

We have to do it for him, I thought.

All of it. At the same time. Despite the pushback. Together. Now.

Despite those who deny the brutality of our history, and even celebrate it as Rep. Karl Oliver clearly does, it is vital that we all look straight in that dark

mirror to understand what we are seeing today. If we do, not allowing shame and pain to avert our gaze, we can see why we all must work to keep the little Kingstons safe, alive and thriving until old age. And we can see why it’s still difficult to do.

The brutal truth is that Kingston was adorable and still-unscathed by prejudice against the black children of our state. But had he been allowed to live his life, he likely would have butted up

The denial of how we got here must end. against the dark heritage the generals in those memorials fought to keep alive.

Kingston was likely to attend underfunded schools, maybe with holes in the wall and ragged carpet. The odds are that his access to quality medical care might get worse, and that he wouldn’t be able to get a job near his home as a teenager.

He might not have a way to get to afterschool programs, and his neighborhood might not have a community center. His mother might have to work three jobs to help him buy a band uniform or a laptop as many single Jackson parents do now.

I believe Kingston would have been a world-changer—you can see the spirit in his eager face. But even so, the messes our history passed to us endangered his life.

He was killed, allegedly, by one or more

teenagers who didn’t value his promising little life enough to allow him a future.

It’s easy enough to say those older boys are evil, shrug and cuss a bit, and let it go. Certainly, I don’t defend their actions, and serious punishment is warranted if they’re guilty. But I refuse to paint them as monsters and move on.

If I do, and you do, more children will morph into “monsters,” and more Kingstons will die in one way or another.

I used to wrestle with what I call the “past or present?” dilemma. That is, should I put my skills into unearthing the past, like I helped do with the 1964 lynching of Henry Dee and Charles Moore, helping bring overdue justice? I wanted to devote more energy to our unresolved history, but it didn’t take long for me to see what young people face daily here and now. I can’t lecture them for not knowing the past when they face life-or-death every day. I needed to help them tell their stories in order to get help they need.

But young people wouldn’t be where they are—especially the armed children robbing for basics and praying they don’t have to shoot to stay alive—if our ugly history, the one Rep. Oliver and others revere as glory days, hadn’t created the conditions they live in now. Mississippians have not gone back, together, to fully face the perennial cycles our state’s original sin of racism and violence planted for our children today. Until we do, too many armed children who make it to adulthood will become either struggling or missing parents or the so-called monsters who shoot a little boy in the head.

Kingston wasn’t the first baby lost to this history, and he won’t be the last. But if we start ripping up the ugly perenni-

als now, we can reset the cycle for many children, instilling tools and hope.

Changing this cycle will take willingness to comprehend what slavery and lynching did to generations of hunted young men. While some, like Oliver, want young people of color to live watched over by symbols of that oppression, it makes our collective task more difficult and urgent. The statues actually represent the key to the riddle—the people not willing to change that past.

The denial of how we got here must end. Our state and its people created poverty-ridden, violence-prone neighborhoods through bad laws, economic flight and violent, racist and excessive policing. Today’s Legislature (and White House) wants to take money from resegregated schools and give it to richer ones. People like Oliver clearly don’t care if black kids are packed into detention centers and loosely labeled as gang members, even if it makes them more dangerous to us all down the line.

Our state’s greatness is ahead of us if we can shed the chains of our past to build a new future. No statue of Robert E. Lee has the power we collectively possess if we will lead with our minds and our hearts to keep the little Kingstons of the world alive, healthy, thriving and loved.

We cannot look past our teenagers and their needs. They are our immediate future, for better or worse, and what we do for them, we do for their children and little brothers and sisters. We must choose what we pass on to younger generations wisely, even if our ancestors left us a defective legacy. The shards of that broken past can become the building blocks of a new future if we pick them up and use them.

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Tyler Edwards

Jack Hammett

Amber Helsel

Imani Khayyam

Jane Flood

Kristina Norman

Myron Cathey

Kimberly Griffin

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@jackson freepress.com. He compiled the arts preview listings.

Editorial intern Jack Hammett is an award-losing writer and picture taker. He wasn’t able to afford a haircut until recently. He took the cover photo for this issue.

Managing Editor Amber Helsel loves travelling, art, photography, music, anime, cats, snacks and more. She is in permanent chibi form. She coordinated the cover package. Email story ideas to amber@jacksonfreepress.com.

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.

Jane Flood has led a full life.

She has tasted cuisines from the world over, taught Pilates to Saints, written a romance novel and fed Thai royalty. She currently lives in Fondren. She wrote about summer food and drink recipes.

Editorial intern Kristina Norman wants to use her journalism as a positive force for change. She hopes to become a traveling journalist and shine light on important issues affecting the world. She wrote about “Million Dollar Quartet.”

Sales and Marketing Consultant Myron Cathey is a graduate of Jackson State University. He enjoys meeting new people and working with local businesses in the metro Jackson area.

Advertising Director Kimberly Griffin is a fitness buff and foodie who loves chocolate and her mama. She’s also Michelle Obama’s super secret BFF, which explains the continuing Secret Service detail.

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“You wonder why some kids may act out—they’re not acting out, they just don’t understand.”

— Mississippi football legend Deuce McAllister on children’s visions problems affecting test scores and school performance

Wednesday, May 17

Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove tells the Mississippi Supreme Court that the Legislature must fully fund MAEP in order to follow state law as it is written.

When Children Can’t See: Vision Problems Can Lead to Failing

by Arielle Dreher

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group of elementary students sat in the Timberlawn Elementary auditorium, waiting for their names to be called. Their principal, Dr. Jamellah Johnson, stood up front next to a table covered with glasses cases. One by one, she called each student’s name. In a sort of mock-graduation cer-

out the frames themselves.

Vision to Learn, a Los Angeles-based foundation that aims to screen all children for eyesight problems, has partnered with Jackson Public Schools to screen nearly 27,000 students in the district. Timberlawn Elementary School was its first stop in JPS.

On May 16, Beutner said 243 or Arielle Dreher

Thursday, May 18

The U.S. Justice Department appoints Robert Mueller head of an independent special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election; Donald Trump tweets that the investigation is “the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!” … Teenagers steal a car from a Kroger parking lot with 6-yearold Kingston Frazier inside; authorities later find Frazier shot dead inside the abandoned vehicle.

Friday, May 19

Members of the Jackson Police Department and family members gather in front of JPD headquarters to honor fallen officers in the annual Police Memorial Service.

Saturday, May 20

Rep. Karl Oliver, R-Winona, posts on his Facebook page that those supporting taking down Confederate statues in Louisiana “should be LYNCHED!” Sunday, May 21

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performs its last show in Uniondale, N.Y.

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Monday, May 22

Three Mississippi teenagers charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Kingston Frazier make their initial court appearances. …

House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, strips Rep. Karl Oliver, R-Winona, of his position as vice-chairman of the House Forestry Committee over Oliver’s call for lynching on Facebook.

Tuesday, May 23

Four mothers join the Southern Poverty Law Center to file a federal lawsuit against state officials and the state’s Board of Education for violating the Readmission Act, which required a “uniform system of free public schools.”

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Timberlawn Elementary students received their pairs of glasses on May 16, after the team at Vision to Learn determined that they had vision problems that warranted corrective lenses; the Los Angeles nonprofit will visit all JPS schools within the year to test children’s vision.

emony, Interim Superintendent Freddrick Murray and Austin Beutner, the founder of Vision to Learn, placed pairs of glasses on students’ faces. The children had picked

almost two-thirds of the 388 students screened at Timberlawn needed additional eye testing.

“The data is clear—if a student can’t

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Donna Ladd: “Running the Youth Media Project, the JFP Chick Ball and sitting on the porch with Todd and the cats.”

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see and that barrier is there, they will not be successful, so we appreciate Vision to Learn for removing one of the many barriers we have,” Murray said last week.

Beutner said one in five students typically has a vision challenge. Principal Johnson said she expects that the glasses will have a major impact on student performance. Poor vision can also help explain some students’ behavior problems, who might be acting out because they can’t see to understand in the classroom, she said.

Glasses could also mean the difference in getting to fourth grade or being held back in the third for some students.

Failing Without Sight

The Mississippi Optometric Association offers eye exams at no cost to third graders who failed the third-grade gate reading test through July 31.

Linda Ross, the executive director of the association, said kids struggling with vision issues is very common but difficult to draw attention to.

“There are so many children struggling educationally, and for many of them it’s an undetected vision problem—if we can get children seen earlier (by optometrists), I know it can change the trajectory of children’s learning experiences,” Ross told the Jackson Free Press.

Tyler Edwards: “Lucky Town Brewery can start selling beer on July 1.”

Imani Khayyam: “J Cole at Hal & Mal’s on June 5.”

Amber Helsel: “Going to the zoo more” Todd Stauffer: “Craft Beer Festival on June 9 and three more weeks of convertible weather.”

Micah Smith: “Catching a few more big concerts than usual.”

“The state has the obligation to make the schools that black kids attend equal to the schools that white kids attend.”

“Y’all have put my son not under the bus; y’all have put my son up under the bulldozer. He don’t have a chance. No one, nothing is found on my son.”

— Indigo Williams, one of four plaintiffs suing state officials and the state’s board of education for violating the Readmission Act’s requirement for states to have uniform and free public schools.

—Byron McBride Sr. to the media about his son, arrested with two other teenagers for the murder of Kingston Frazier, 6

Suing for Fully Funded Education

by Arielle Dreher

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our Mississippi mothers filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday with the Southern Poverty Law Center against several state officials and the state Board of Education for violating the Re-admission Act of 1868, which Mississippi was required to follow to re-join the United States following the Civil War. The provisions in that act have been altered several times since then in Mississippi’s constitution, and plaintiffs allege that the state is still required to follow the Act’s mandate of providing a “uniform system of free public schools.”

Last year, 13 percent of third graders statewide failed the Third Grade Gate.

In 2015 when MOA offered eye exams for third graders who failed, 88 percent of those children they tested did have a vision problem. In short, vision impairment may have been at least partially at fault for children failing the test.

Third graders who failed the test this spring can re-take the test after summer school in July and then again in August to be promoted up to fourth grade. Children who failed the test are eligible for a no-cost eye exam at more than 160 optometrists around the state (the full list is at msvisionfoundation.org). Children covered

by Medicaid can receive eye-exam screenings as well as children without insurance for no cost.

Ross said her organization is pushing for children to have eye exams before they even start school, so they do not go through three or four grades before a teacher or an administrator catches it.

Improving on the Gate

Mississippi third graders improved on this year’s third-grade gate from the past two years. Data from the Mississippi Department of Education show that 92 percent of third graders in the state passed and will advance to the fourth grade in fall. JPS

third graders improved immensely on their third-grade gate test this year, too.

Dr. Margaret Wallace told the JPS School Board on May 16 that the district has individual reading plans for all third graders who are struggling with reading leading up to the test in the spring. She told the JPS School Board of Trustees that more than 88 percent of third graders in JPS passed the reading test the first time, and students who re-tested last week bumped that number up to 91 percent.

Students who failed the exam will get meetings with interventionists, Wallace said. “We are planning summer school for these students using data to design an indi-

vidual program,” she told the school board last week.

At Timberlawn Elementary last week, former New Orleans Saints running back and Mississippi native Deuce McAllister told the students he was proud of them, hugging the shy ones who did not want their picture taken in their new glasses.

“This is probably one of the missing pieces that a lot of people don’t even think about, and you wonder why some kids may act out—they’re not acting out, they just don’t understand,” McAllister said.

Email state reporter Arielle Dreher at arielle@jacksonfreepress.com and follow her on Twitter at @arielle_amara.

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Four Black Moms Sue State for Denying ‘Uniform System of Free Public Schools’

fessor Matt Steffey says.

While holding court and writing and passing laws are clear functions of the judicial and legislative branches, respectively, the administrative agencies and quasi-government organizations that exist in the median are not so obviously controlled, Steffey told the Jackson Free Press.

The executive branch for the most part controls state agencies, either through appointing board members to manage the agency or directly managing it. Like most southern states, the governor is relatively weak in Mississippi. Gov. Phil Bryant does Rep. Bryant Clark, D-Pickens, (left) and Sen. John Horhn, not have the power to fire state officials such D-Jackson, (right) filed a lawsuit against the governor for as the attorney general or the insurance implementing mid-year budget cuts to Mississippi Adequate commissioner, for example.

Education Program.

While separation-of-powers cases can or revise the general and special funds to state agencies as be fuzzy, Steffey said that Clark’s and Horhn’s challenge is odd. “The weird thing about this particular argument is long as cuts are no more than five percent.

If Jackson finds that “funds will not be available within that the legislators are challenging a law they passed,” Stefthe period for which the budget is drawn, or if at any time fey said in an interview.

Steffey used the example of a few minority-party U.S. (s)he finds that the requested expenditures, or any part thereof, are not authorized by law,” she will report those congressmen who went to the courts right before the Gulf War, trying to get the judiciary branch to stop President actions to the Legislative Budget Office.”

Clark and Horhn allege that this part of state law al- George H.W. Bush from going to war.

“The judge said, ‘Wait a minute, if you want to stop lows the executive branch to infringe on the budget-making authority vested in the state Legislature. “In contrast, ‘bud- him … if you think that war-making power belongs in get control’ is an executive function, and is entirely separate Congress—then use it,” Steffey said.

Essentially, a “separation of powers” challenge comfrom the budget-making process,” the complaint says. ing from members of one of the branches of government

is much harder to get through a court than if an outside ‘Gray and Fuzzy Areas’

Separation-of-powers arguments are notoriously “gray more LAWSUITS, see page 8 and fuzzy areas” Mississippi College constitutional-law pro-

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he fight to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program continues in the courtroom, as two Democrats filed a lawsuit against the governor, the state fiscal officer, the Mississippi Department of Education and the state treasurer. At this point, minority members of the Legislature, with its supermajority opposed to MAEP, have few options other than the courts.

Rep. Bryant Clark, D-Pickens, and Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center, sued the state’s executive officers responsible for midyear budget cuts, which chopped almost $20 million from the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, the state’s school-funding formula.

The two legislators’ complaint focuses on enforcing the separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches of state government. They claim that the code section in Mississippi’s state law that allows the governor and the executive branch to make mid-year budget cuts actually violates their constitutional charge as lawmakers to control the budget.

State law allows the state fiscal officer, currently Laura Jackson, who reports to the governor, to disapprove, reduce

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TALK | city

Top Dollar Pawn Shop Lives for Another Day

by William H. Kelly III

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Finance regulates pawn brokers in Mississippi under the Mississippi Pawn Brokers Act. Therefore, citizens should report any complaints or violations to the DBCF.

The city attorney emphasized at the council meeting that she was not sure of the proper protocol for responding to the allegations. She stressed repeatedly that the council should find a better route to avoid litigation. “I’m not sure that that’s going to

Top Dollar Pawn Shop published on its Facebook account that it is “permanently closed,” but it was still open for business at press time.

be the best way for the council to protect the interests that they are pursuing,” said Joiner of a potential lawsuit.

Stokes, however, insisted that the City should suspend the pawn shop’s privilege license, which Joiner warned is considered a tax. Ward 4 Councilman De’Keither Stamps seemed to take Stokes’ side. “I think as a City we should be able to push our finger on issues and have the full power of a

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City to the point where business owners would shake in their boots when (citizens) say, ‘I’m about to call the City,’” Stamps said, adding that he is not afraid of lawsuits.

“We got these lawsuits for this foolish stuff,” Stamps said. “Let’s go get some lawsuits for some real matters….”

The body did not approve the measure, however. Stamps and Stokes voted in favor of suspending the license. Ward 1 Imani Khayyam

ramaury Barnes walked into Top Dollar Pawn on West Street at about 10 a.m. on April 24, 2017, to retrieve his AR-12 he had pawned.

A Facebook Live video, which Barnes took on his cellphone, shows him interacting with two men there at 10:06 a.m. with one of them hitting him in what looked like a clothesline punch. They refused to accept his ticket for the gun, he says now.

Barnes identifies the man who punched him as the owner of the pawn shop. The video, which went viral, did not capture the entire exchange between Barnes and the men from when he arrived at the store, however. Barnes later claimed that they shot at him as he was leaving, but that is not displayed on the video.

During a visit to Top Dollar Pawn this week, a man identifying himself only as Chuck said he was the owner. He refused to talk about the incident until his lawyer gives him the go-ahead. The other man in the video was in the store, but did not speak to the Jackson Free Press.

Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes wanted the Jackson City Council to pull the pawn shop’s license at its May 16 meeting. “[T]his is one of those issues, Mr. President and members of this body, that we have to take a stand (on),” Stokes told fellow council members and City Attorney Monica Joiner at the meeting.

Joiner, however, encouraged the council to be cautious about voting on the item.

The Choice is Yours

From a legal standpoint, the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer

party brings a similar challenge. A group of school districts did challenge the State back in 2014, alleging that the Legislature was not passing its own law to fully fund public education. Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove, a Democrat, appealed to the Mississippi Supreme Court for these school districts last week.

Mandate or Not?

On May 17, Musgrove argued that Section 201 of Mississippi’s Constitution requires the Legislature to fully fund MAEP. Section 201 says, “The Legislature shall, by general law, provide for the establishment, maintenance and support of free public schools upon such conditions and limitations as the Legislature may prescribe.”

Councilman Ashby Foote, Ward 2 Councilman Melvin Priester Jr. and Ward 5 Councilman Charles Tillman against it.

Outgoing Council President Tyrone Hendrix of Ward 6 abstained.

‘It’s All Going to Come Out’

Stanley Wesley, president and founder of Respect Our Black Dollars, helped organize three protests outside Top Dollar Pawn

Musgrove argued to the Mississippi Supreme Court that the word “shall” creates a mandate for the Legislature to fully fund the schools.

“It is a mandate because in (the) Pascagoula School District (case), this court said it was a mandate .... It is a mandate to establish, maintain and support a system of free and public schools,” Musgrove argued.

Justice Jess Dickinson asked Musgrove what he wanted the court to do if he won his case. “You’re suggesting we go down the path of becoming the appropriator that we order the funds to be paid and skip over the Legislature?”

Dickinson asked.

“Your honor, it would be the same situation in any event that the Legislature failed to abide by a constitutionally mandated obligation,” Musgrove said.

“Again, there is no excuse for failing to appropriate for the judiciary (branch) or the district attorneys—those are all constitutionally mandated statutes.”

Shop after the incident with Barnes.

“We had three protests there; I don’t know the exact date as of now. The first one we had about 70 or 80 people there. We had a lot of community involvement in it.

They didn’t get any business the days that we were there,” Wesley, 50, said.

His organization, Wesley said, “comes out on businesses that’s not in the best interest of the community.” Wesley attended the council meeting hoping to hear the council vote to suspend the privilege license, but he left unsatisfied. “At first, I was upset about it, but after I did a little more research, I think they may have made the right decision at the time,” he said. “Because they were just trying to protect themselves from litigation, but it’s not over with.”

Wesley said Tramaury Barnes’ lawyer, attorney Damon Stevenson had shared with him that Barnes had filed charges, but that Stevenson is not allowing him to speak with the media at the time.

Reached by phone at the Top Dollar Pawn Shop, a man answered the phone, identifying himself only as “Chuck,” the owner. “I’m not allowed to speak about it, but just give us time, and it’s all going to come out. Thank you for calling me, I really wish I could talk to you about it, I really do,” he told the Jackson Free Press.

The information box on the Facebook account for Top Dollar says it is “permanently closed,” but it is open and doing business as of press time. Jackson Police Department Chief Lee D. Vance stated at the council meeting on Tuesday evening that the police report “hadn’t reached his desk yet,” and that no arrests have occurred.

The state, represented by Justin Matheny, argued that Section 201 of the state’s constitution is not a forcible mandate for the Legislature to appropriate specific amounts of money to school districts in the future.

“One Legislature, specifically in this case the 2006 Legislature, cannot control what future Legislatures must appropriate to school districts,” Matheny told the court.

Musgrove told reporters after an hour of arguments that even if the Legislature changed the funding formula, which is within its discretion, lawmakers would still have to fully fund it. That conclusion, he said, is based on how he reads Section 201.

“The whole idea that you would pass a funding formula that complied with Section 201 of the Constitution and then put a paragraph in that says we can fund it at whatever level we choose, that’s not complying with the Constitution,” Musgrove told reporters.

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TALK | crime

Families Explode in Emotion Over Child Murder Charges, Rumors Dispelled

by William H. Kelly III

Imani Khayyam

Amos Archie, Kingston Frazier’s great-uncle said that the death of Kingston is sad for the entire community, not just his family.

for the kidnapping and murder of 6-yearold Kingston Frazier early last Thursday.

Due to their ages, McBride faces the death penalty, while Wakefield and Washington may spend the rest of their lives in prison.

The teenagers are accused of stealing Ebony Archie’s car at the Kroger on Interstate 55 in Jackson with little Frazier in the backseat. He was later found shot to death in the car abandoned near Gluckstadt in Madison County.

Madison County District Attorney Michael Guest pushed back on rampant rumors of a wider conspiracy beyond the three young men.

“We don’t expect any additional arrests. We believe that we currently have in custody all of the defendants who were involved in this,” Guest said to reporters after the arraignment.

Countering the Rumor Mill

Rumors circulating in social media accused Frazier’s mother of being involved in the murder. “I do want to say that the mother was not involved in this case,” Guest told media.

Kingston’s great-uncle, Amos Ar-

chie, spoke on behalf of the victim’s family and especially the mother.

“She’s struggling. She lost her son …

It’s painful for her mother, her father and her boyfriend’s parents as well; that’s the father of Kingston,” he said.

Byron McBride Sr., father of one of the accused was emotional, lashing out at the media for coverage of the case.

McBride shared that he spoke to a lawyer who would not take his money because it is not guaranteed that he (the lawyer) would win the case representing his son.

“Y’all have put my son not under the bus; y’all have put my son up under the bulldozer. He don’t have a chance.

No one, nothing is found on my son,” McBride yelled at the media.

An unidentified woman took McBride Sr. away as he screamed in agony. “Y’all gone kill my son! That boy did not do that! Y’all killing the wrong person. My boy ain’t kill nobody,” he cried.

Guest joined County Prosecuting Attorney Pamela Hancock and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith to speak with the media, confirming they will work together on this case.

“[W]e are going to work together to make sure that we use the criminal justice system in both Hinds and Madison County to bring swift justice and to see that these individuals are held accountable for what they done.”

The current roles of each suspect are not yet known, but Guest said that further information is expected to be released at the preliminary hearing on June 26, 2017, at 9 a.m. at the Madison County Justice Court.

A woman who would not provide her name but identified herself as Dwan Wakefield’s aunt, told the media she is confident in her nephew. “I know he’s innocent. I can put my life on it,” she said.

Dwan’s alleged best friend, whom the aunt identified as A.J., attempted to speak with the Jackson Free Press. “He like a brother,” A.J. struggled to say as he cried with Wakefield’s cousin.

“He ain’t do it. I know he didn’t.”

Email city reporting intern William H. Kelly III at william@jacksonfreepress. com and follow him on Twitter at @william_reports.

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s the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee came down Friday afternoon in New Orleans— along with three other Confederate monuments in the city including a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis—the future of the monuments did not seem to be much of a conversation.

Dr. Thomas Payne, however, has made it clear that they are welcome at the big house he manages on the Gulf Coast. Beauvoir, the site of Jefferson Davis’ home and several other Confederate-era monuments and memorials, will gladly invite them to live in Biloxi, Miss., he said.

“We would like to bring his statue home,” Payne said of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Payne started as executive director on Jan. 1, 2017, for the museum, which manages a cemetery of more than 780 Confederate veterans in addition to the museum and the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s office announced that his city will facilitate an open RFP process to relocate the monuments to bidders, which have come in from both private and public institutions, his office said.

New Orleans City Council will approve the recommendation by a public selection committee after the RFP launches in the coming weeks. “We will certainly follow the mayor’s office and what they project,” Payne said. “We would definitely look at the RFP.”

Payne says Beauvoir has not been in contact with the New Orleans mayor’s office and does not yet know the process for acquiring the monuments, but nevertheless they have interest in bidding for them.

“We are very much interested in getting the monuments,” Payne said. “We appreciate the value of them both from a standpoint of the icons of the southern heritage and

Jefferson Davis, who was the president of the Confederacy until it fell in 1865, resided in Beauvoir in Biloxi, Miss., after the Civil War ended.

From Calling for ‘LYNCH’ing to an Apology 48 Hours Later:

A Karl Oliver Story

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Rep. Karl Oliver posts on Facebook about 7:30 p.m. about leaders in Louisiana who “in a Nazi-ish fashion, burn books or destroy historical monuments of OUR HISTORY, they should be LYNCHED!” after the news that New Orleans officials took down the Robert E. Lee state, the last of four banished Confederate monuments.

of the era that we, as a museum, represent.”

The institutions that are awarded the statues after the RFP process plays out will be required to place them in “context,” which will include why they were erected and the city’s choice to remove them in 2015, a press release from the New Orleans mayor’s office said.

“If they are serious, if they want to place these in the context they should be, we would be more than happy to oblige them,” Payne said.

The Mississippi Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc. owns and operates a business through Beauvoir, Payne explained.

Varina Howell Davis, the Confederate president’s second wife, sold the building to the Sons of Confederate Veterans in 1902. A corporate entity was required to be the legal recipient, which birthed the corporation.

The nonprofit corporation would have to seek donations, Payne says, if the bidding becomes a financial reach.

“We would use all of the means necessary to raise the money to bring them here,” Payne said.

As for right now, the statues will be crated and stored in a New Orleans warehouse as the statues come down, the mayor’s office said in the statement.

In other parts of the South, the fate of the monuments continues to be a conversation starter for removal including in Baton Rouge, La., and Charlottesville, Va.

Payne says the monuments belong at a museum like Beauvoir to “educate and commemorate” southern heritage and history.

“What better place than a museum?” Payne said.

Read about the Confederacy and its symbols, including the Mississippi state flag, at jacksonfreepress.com/slavery.

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ep. Karl Oliver, R-Winona, shocked the nation after he posted on Facebook saying those responsible for bringing down Confederate monuments in New Orleans “should be LYNCHED!” The backlash to the call for violence was fast and furious after Sen. Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, tweeted about Oliver’s statement Sunday evening. Media outlets caught on, and eventually most Republican leaders and lawmakers distanced themselves from the same lawmaker who told a Mississippian last year he “could care less” about her opinion she had submitted to legislators via email. Oliver took the post down on Monday morning and issued an apology—here’s a timeline of what went down. Full coverage at jacksonfreepress.com/confeds.

Sunday, May 21

Sen. Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, alerts the social-media universe on Twitter about Oliver’s post. Around 7 p.m. Sunday night, Simmons tweeted out “Dear World: Meet #Mississippi state Rep. Karl Oliver” with several hashtags and a screenshot of Oliver’s post. The JFP and other local and then national media outlets see Simmons’ tweet, find the Facebook post and publish initial stories. Rethink Mississippi also tweets out screenshots of two more representatives who had “liked” the post.

Rep. Karl Oliver, R-Winona, offered an apology for his lynching Facebook post late Monday morning, saying he “deeply regret(s) that he chose this word.”

Monday, May 22 8 a.m. House Speaker Philip Gunn issues a statement condemning Oliver’s remarks.

10 a.m. Both Rep. John Read and Rep. Doug McLeod appear to have un-liked the Facebook post.

11 a.m. Oliver’s Facebook post is removed, and he issues an apology statement to local reporters via email from his phone.

12 p.m. Speaker Gunn tells reporters at the Stennis Capitol Press Forum that Oliver has been stripped of his vice-chairmanship of the Forestry Committee. He also says he had called both representatives who had reportedly liked the post and told them to “un-like it.”

Late Afternoon The Sun Herald and The Clarion-Ledger publish editorials calling for Oliver’s resignation. Condemnations continue to crowd social media.

Tuesday, May 23

The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus calls on Oliver to resign. The ACLU of Mississippi calls on Gov. Phil Bryant, Gunn and the House Ethics Committee to investigate whether Oliver’s comments violate the Code of Ethics or House rules.

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Letter to a Young Mother Dear Ebony, I don’t know you, but I know you. You are me. You are my sister, my aunt, my friend. You are every woman, every mother who just wanted what was best for her child.

From the moment I received the Amber Alert, I began to pray for Kingston and his mother, because I knew you. While many claim to not understand how you could go into Kroger without him, I won’t make that claim. I get it. Many of us get it.

I understand the need to just be a mother, which means making decisions in the moment that benefit your child. I understand needing to run an errand that you won’t have time to run the next day. I understand the sacrifice of losing sleep to make sure the next school day is fun and exciting for your child. I understand planning out the next day, minute by minute, in an effort to make sure everything goes right.

As mothers, we see everything that is good with the world for the sake of our children. We do this because deep down inside we want to believe our speeches we give about ghosts and zombies not being real.

Deep down inside, we want to believe in the good in the world because we want our children to believe it, too.

We never imagine that the bad guys are lurking around our corner. No mother fathoms the evil you’ve had to endure, but yet and still we cry with you. We stand with you. We pray with you. You’re not alone in your effort to just be a mother.

And if no one else has told you, it’s not your fault. You were the best mother God could have given Kingston. And like most little boys’ relationships with their mothers, I’m sure he adored and loved you to no end.

There are no words that can bring you comfort, but please know that there are mothers out here that are just like you, and we get it. We are praying for you and lifting you up. We’re sorry that your son’s tragic demise has been the catalyst for people to blame and bash you, a loving and devoted mother.

While there’s nothing left to do but pray, I just wanted to tell you that you’re loved. And you’re not alone.

Mothers everywhere are standing in your corner.

Signed, A mother like you!

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‘LYNCHED!’ In case you missed it, Rep. Karl Oliver, R-Winona, went on Facebook this weekend and said Louisiana leaders who “destroy historical monuments of OUR HISTORY, they should be LYNCHED!”

Why it stinks: Rep. Karl Oliver demonstrated how little progress, ideologically at least, has been made since the Civil Rights Movement in some communities and how those similar attitudes still permeate the Legislature, 12 leading to inequitable policy and, now, calls for violence. It’s inexcusable.

Time to End Free Passes for Racist Lawmakers

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hen Rep. Karl Oliver, R-Winona, said Louisiana leaders “should be LYNCHED!” for removing Confederate statues, he was just carrying on a disturbing tradition. Sure, House Speaker Philip Gunn condemed his words and stripped him of a vice-chairmanship. The Mississippi GOP issued a statement distancing themselves from him.

The Legislative Black Caucus, though, called on Oliver to resign. We agree. Oliver should resign with all deliberate speed because his call for race violence was atrocious, but the arbitrary line he crossed needs to be re-drawn, too. The Black Caucus also called on colleagues to change the state flag, removing Confederate symbols from public spaces in totality—not just when they lead to a call for lynching.

“An apology is just mere protocol; it is not enough. If these comments are truly not the mindset of the body, change the flag and demand the resignation of Karl Oliver,” the Black Caucus said.

This didn’t start with Oliver. His Facebook post is the culmination of the steady build-up of tolerance for racist and white-supremacist apologists and government symbols since 1969, when federal powers forced integration on the South, and Republican strategists like Haley Barbour embraced the “southern strategy” of waving “welfare mothers” and black “thugs” in front of scared white voters.

Oliver crossed an rbitrary line in the racistapologist sand, while others got away with similar actions. Former U.S. Sen. Trent Lott and former

Govs. Haley Barbour and Kirk Fordice were unscathed after bowing and speaking to the Council of Conservative Citizens, even after national media outlets exposed them. In 2009, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, R-Winona, was the surprise speaker at the CofCC’s 2009 convention held in Jackson. No one protested at the Capitol when the Senate Tourism chairwoman cited tourism as a reason to invite the racist group here. “I do not consider myself racist, have never before been accused of such, and believe that a person’s membership in any organization is a private matter,” said the woman who is still chairs Tourism.

Six years later, Dylann Roof credited the same CofCC in his manifesto of why he massacred nine people in a black church. Months later, Gov. Phil Bryant declared Confederate Heritage Month— with no one noticing if the JFP hadn’t exposed it.

Despite our story spurring national headlines, Bryant didn’t apologize. Despite repeated calls to change the flag, even from religious leaders, the House instead debated forcing universities to fly the state flag or lose state funds this session. Both Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Bryant oppose the Legislature changing the state flag, thus pandering to white voters, like Oliver, who cling to Confederate ideology. Bryant proclaimed Confederate Heritage Month again this year, and only black lawmakers spoke out.

Leaders can feign disgust at Oliver’s words, but their cozy relationship with racial rhetoric and symbols emboldened him and may lead to the violence he encouraged. It is time to stop this game now.

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Kingston’s Death: The Tragedy It Is

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eing a mother is a hard job, and being a black mom, especially a single one, is a soul-grinding, difficult job. We get all the challenges of parenting solo plus the systematic oppression and daily struggle of navigating life through a racist society for ourselves and our children. Respectability in parenting is not handed out to black single moms, doubly so if we are young. There are no Claire Huxtables in pop culture who represent hard-working, struggling single black moms.

No matter what we do, it isn’t right.

If we don’t have kids, it must be because no one wants us. If we do have kids, we’re ruining the community with all the “thugs” we’re adding to Jackson. If we’re single and parenting, our every move is questioned: “Her hair and nails are done, but there’s dirt on her child’s shoe?”

I can’t speak for Kingston Frazier’s mama, but I know what it’s like to be a black single mama who’s judged because your child was a victim of a crime. I also know what it’s like to pull into a store late at night with a sleeping kid or two and need to run in and out for medicine or breakfast in few hours. I can’t say I wouldn’t have pulled up to Kroger and seen that deputy—the same deputy Kroger pays to not only guard the store but to signal to shoppers that “you are safe here,” I might add—outside and did the same.

When Kingston Frazier went missing, I’ll be the first to admit I had questions. Years of watching crime documentaries have taught me to be suspicious of families when children disappear. I vividly remember when Susan Smith’s kids went “missing.”

The Internet rumors took off fast around Kingston’s case. However, it was quickly clear that he didn’t accidentally shoot himself, nor did his family kill him. Little boys don’t accidentally shoot themselves multiple times. Three young men apparently stole his mother’s car and chose to shoot him. This crime is the tragedy it appears to be. That is horrible, and it doesn’t seem like it should be that simple. It doesn’t make sense,

and people want something that makes more sense. Tragedies don’t make sense.

It also doesn’t make sense to demonize and spread lies about a bereaved mama.

It doesn’t make sense that there are people out here saying that Ebony Archie deserves to go to jail for leaving a sleeping child in the car, as many of us have. Her son isn’t even buried, yet.

This woman is having to go through the agonizing horror of planning her 6-yearold son’s funeral, and all some people can think of doing is demonizing what a “bad” black mom she is in their eyes.

All people have a fundamental human right to reproductive autonomy, including the right to parent—Ebony Archie, too. Included in that is the right to make mistakes and have accidents.

All parents do, and if we didn’t, we would never raise amazing humans. If we as parents and caregivers are all honest, we have all done something on some day that endangered our child, whether it was driving them around without a seat belt, letting them ride a bike without a helmet or letting them be in a home with a gun.

All three of those actions carry greater risks of death than a 6-year-old sleeping in a car—at no risk of overheating, I might add.

I don’t know how anyone can see the picture of Ebony Archie having to be carried after falling out from hearing about her son’s death and say she deserves a greater burden than the one she already has. She doesn’t deserve to have a dead son. She will replay what she could have done differently in her mind for years to come until hopefully she realizes that we don’t control bad people. Three craven people didn’t have a right to kill Kingston Frazier because he was sleeping in that car alone, and his mother doesn’t and shouldn’t carry the burden for their crime, ever. Kingston is gone, and as we memorialize that dear baby, let’s wrap our support around his mama and family as they seek justice for him.

Laurie Bertram Roberts is a grassroots reproductive-justice activist, full spectrum doula and writer based in Jackson. She is the co-founder and executive director of the Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund.

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History Is Lunch May 24, noon-1 p.m., at William F. Winter Archives & History Building (200 North St.).

Charles Westmoreland, assistant professor of history at Delta State University, presents “‘Fleeting Fickle Sports’: Segregation, Intercollegiate Athletics and Social Change in Mississippi.”

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Jackson Professional Group Game Night May 25, 5:30-8 p.m., at Lucky Town Brewing Company (1710 N. Mill St.). Features an opportunity for young professionals to socialize and network. Also features a beer tasting with six samples with a cup to keep.

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Dinner & a Dive-In May 26, 5-9:30 p.m., at Lost Rabbit (147 Republic St., Madison). Features waterslides, food trucks, a cash bar and a screening of Disney’s “Moana” on the plaza.

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Blue Revue May 27, 4-7 p.m., at Jackson Medical Mall Foundation (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). Metroarea leaders are honored for their work in the community. Also features a Miss and Mister Blue Revue contest for ages 4 to 8. $30; call 601-8425326; email melodyd20@bellsouth. net; eventbrite.com.

Events at Kundi Compound (256 E. Fortification St.) • Family Day on the Green May 28, 2-7 p.m. Features space jumps, face painting, kids games, vendors, food and live music. Free; call 769-2085335; find it on Facebook.

• Legislative Town Hall: TuesdayTALKs at the Compound May 30, 6-8 p.m. Features discussions with State Sen. David Blount, Rep. Kathy Sykes and Rep. Chris Bell.

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• “My Soul Looks Back” May 30, 5 p.m. Jessica B. Harris signs copies. Reading at 5:30 p.m. $25 book; call 601-366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

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• “How to Survive a Summer” June 14, 5 p.m. Nick White signs copies. Reading at 5:30 p.m. $26 book; call 601-366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

• “The Five Manners of Death” June 15, 4:30 p.m.

efforts to include free seminars, workshops and forums. $25 in advance; $30 at the door; email hathor601@aol.com; thickandproudsisters.webnode.com.

Fondren After 5 June 1, July 6, 5 p.m., in Fondren. The monthly community block party features live entertainment, food and drink vendors, sales and special hours at local businesses, pop-up art exhibitions, children’s activities and more. Free admission; fondren.org.

Night of Unity June 4, 5-7 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church (6000 Old Canton Road). Features speakers Elbert McGowan of Redeemer Presbyterian and Chip Henderson of Pinelake Baptist Church. Musical guests include

Darden North signs copies. $32.99 book; call 601366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Camino Island” June 21, 1 p.m. John Grisham signs copies from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A discussion follows at 5:30 p.m. $32, includes a copy of book; call 601-3667619; lemuriabooks.com.

• “The Actress” June 24, 4 p.m. Michael Hicks Thompson signs copies. $18 book; call 601-366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

• “A Literary History of Mississippi” June 28, 5 p.m.

Lorie Watkins signs copies. $40 book; call 601-3667619; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Hazel Brannon Smith: The Female Crusading Scalawag” June 30, 5:30 p.m. Jeffrey B. Howell signs copies. $35 book; call 366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

• “Fierce Kingdom” July 28, 5 p.m. Gin Phillips signs copies. $25 book; call 366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

Dathan Thigpen, Mike Haight, Brandon Mitchell, John Mark Coon and Moses Victor. Free; call 601-9566974; embraceconference.info.

The Last Slave: Sylvester Magee in History and Memory June 6, noon-1 p.m., at The Oaks House Museum (823 N. Jefferson St.). Max Grivno discusses the history of the last enslaved people in Mississippi, their lives and what the public perception of their stories suggests about how Mississippians deal with the legacy of slavery. Free; call 353-9339; email info@theoakshousemuseum.org; theoakshousemuseum.org.

Write to Change Your World June 10, June 24, July 8, July 15, Aug. 5, noon-2:30 p.m., at Jackson Free Press (125 S. Congress St., Suite 1324).

Picnicking for ‘Jubilee’

argaret Walker Center Director Robert Luckett says that it is remarkable that author and poet Margaret Walker, who was an African American woman, chose to live her life in Jackson, a place that treated people of color and women much more harshly at the time.

“What she fought and overcame to be here and really make her voice heard and to be committed to this city and to this community is remarkable if we think about that context,” Luckett says.

Walker, who was born in Birmingham, Ala., on July 7, 1915, moved to Jackson in 1949 to be with her husband, Firnist Alexander. She taught at Jackson State University from 1949 to 1979, and

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The Margaret Walker Center will celebrate the famed Jackson author and poet’s legacy on July 7.

in 1968, she founded the Institute for the Study of History, Life and Culture of Black People, which is now the Margaret Walker Center.

As a way to celebrate Walker’s legacy and her birthday, the center will have its annual Jubilee Picnic on July 7. The event is named after one of Walker’s best known works, the novel “Jubilee,” which is a semi-fictional story about the life of a biracial slave in the period surrounding the Civil War.

“The opportunity to lift her up on her birthday is important for us,” Luckett says.

The annual Jubilee Picnic begins at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7, at the Margaret Walker Center in Ayer Hall (1400 J.R. Lynch St., 601-979-3935) at Jackson State University. The event will have food, including birthday cake, music and more. For more information, visit jsums.edu.

—Amber Helsel

Learn to write sparkling stories that can change your life and the world around you in Donna Ladd’s nonfiction writing classes. Meets six Saturdays from noon to 2:30 p.m. through early August. Classes audio and video recorded if you need to miss any meeting. $350; call 601-351-9492; writingtochange.com.

Economics & Art: Making the Connections June 16, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). In the Yates Room. K-12 educators learn how to engage students in learning economic concepts through the exploration of works in the MMA permanent collection.

Includes discussions with experts in economics and art, interactive gallery discussions and small working groups. Free; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

Mississippi Comic Con June 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). The comic and popculture convention features arts and craft vendors, panels, cosplay contests, and special guests such as Jeremy Bulloch, Walter Jones, David Yost and Deep Roy. $20 per day, $30 two-day pass, $5 ages 2-8, free under age 2; mississippicomiccon.com.

Final Friday June 30, July 28, 5 p.m., at Midtown Arts District. Includes studio tours, live entertainment, extended store hours, food and drink vendors, and more. Free admission; madeinmidtownjxn.com.

Jubilee Picnic July 7, 11:30 a.m., at Margaret Walker Center (1400 John R. Lynch St.). Features live music from local performers and free food including birthday cake. Free; call 601-979-3935; jsums.edu.

Neon Nights July 15, 7-11 p.m., at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Museum Blvd.). The annual summer event features food trucks, drinks, live music and dancing. $50; call 601981-5469; mschildrensmuseum.org.

JFP Chick Ball July 22, 6 p.m.midnight, at Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St.). The fundraiser features local food vendors, drinks, live music and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Contact to donate money or items for the silent auction, or to volunteer. $5; call 601362-6121, ext. 16; jfpchickball.com.

KIDS Events at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive) • Story Time—Meet an Alligator May 24, 1:15-2:30 p.m. Mercer Mayer reads from her children’s book, “There’s an Alligator Under My Bed.” For ages 3 to 5. $6 admission, free for members; call 576-6000; mmnsfoundation.com.

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ississippi Comic Con returns to the Mississippi Trade Mart on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, for its fourth year of bringing vendors, artists, fan groups and guests together in celebration of pop culture.

Greg Hanks, who is the event’s publicrelations coordinator and co-organizer, says the convention will use the entire Trade Mart building for this year event, which could help it exceed last year’s attendance—between 8,000 and 9,000 people.

Hank says that the growth, especially through word of mouth, has enabled AVC Conventions, the company that organizes the event, to improve the guest lists for the conventions.

“The guest lists just keep getting better,” he says. “The more we do these shows, the more the name gets out there.”

This year’s comic con will feature 20

• Story Time—In the Nest May 31, 1:15-2:30 p.m. Anna Milbourne reads from her children’s book, “In the Nest.” For ages 3 to 5. $6, free for members; call 601-576-6000; mmnsfoundation.com.

• Katfishin’ Kids June 3, 6:30-10 a.m. Children ages 15 and under learn the basics of fishing, including how to tie a knot, select a lure, and cast a line. Equipment included.

Free; mmnsfoundation.com.

• Snake Day June 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The lecture teaches participants how to distinguish venomous and

guests, including actors Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett in “Star Wars”), David Yost and Walter Jones (Billy and Zach in “Mighty

The annual Mississippi Comic Con features a cosplay competition.

Morphin Power Rangers,” respectively), Sean Schemmel and Christopher Sabat (the voices of Goku and Vegeta in “Dragon Ball Z,” respectively), and Noah Hathaway (Atreyu

non-venomous snake species, and includes snake-related crafts and activities. $6, free for members; mmnsfoundation.com.

Events at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) • Little Masters May 29-June 2, 9 a.m.-noon. The weeklong program explores the visual arts through various practices to give children experience in collage and watercolor techniques, as well as the fundamentals of expressive abstraction. For ages 5 to 7. $175; msmuseumart.org.

• Look & Learn with Hoot June 16, July 21, 10:30 a.m.-noon. This event for children ages 5 and under emphasizes creative play and literacy through hands-on art activities and story time. Free; msmuseumart.org.

Events at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Museum Blvd.)

• Let’s Get Curious About STEM June 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children participate in Curious Georgethemed activities that promote STEAM learning. Free with admission; mschildrensmuseum.org.

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Crustacean for All Occasions

by Jane Flood

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othing says summer in Mississippi like seafood, but there are plenty of options for getting your shrimp and crab fix without a hefty price tag. Here are a few simple yet tasty recipes to try out this season.

Zesty Lime, Shrimp and Avocado Salad

This recipe is something that my sister-in-law, Lindsey Jackson, created.

This dish is light and refreshing yet has a depth of spicy flavor from the jalapeno and lime juice.

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 limes, juiced 1 teaspoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

1 pound shrimp, boiled, peeled and chopped 1 tomato, diced 1 avocado, diced 1 jalapeno, died 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro Directions

Combine all the ingredients and toss gently.

Cover and chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes. The lime juice will keep the avocado from turning brown.

The recipe makes six lunch or four dinner servings.

Low Country Boil

A low country boil is one of the best ways to feed a large crowd inexpensively, and it imparts a feeling of fun and community. Try this recipe outside by using a turkey fryer pot with a strainer filled two-thirds full of water.

After the boil is cooked, carefully pull out the strainer and spread the feast on a picnic table covered in butcher’s paper.

Whether you prepare and

from “The Neverending Story.” The guest list also features artists such as Steven Butler, a Lucedale, Miss., native who has worked on titles such as “Archie Comics” and “Web of Spider-Man.”

Hanks says the main reason that he began doing events such as Mississippi Comic Con is because of his children, with whom he wants to share his passions.

“I want there to be a safe, fun place for families to go out,” he says, “and (for them to) be able to go out and do something that they enjoy.”

Mississippi Comic Con will be at the Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.) on June 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $20 per day or $30 for both days. Admission for children ages 2 to 8 is $5 per day, and children under the age of 2 get in free. For more information, visit mscomiccon.com.

—Kristina Norman

A crab and shrimp boil is an easy way to feed a large group of people without overspending.

eat this inside or outside, you can provide crusty baguettes on which to smear the cooked garlic cloves.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt 6 large potatoes, halved 5 large onions, peeled 3 3-ounce packages crab and shrimp boil

• Question it? Discover it! Brain Day July 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children explore interactive exhibits that represent different parts of the brain with specialists from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Free with admission; call 601-709-8964; mschildrensmuseum.org.

Dream Night June 14, 5-6:30 p.m., at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.).

The evening for children with special needs includes train and carousel rides, magicians, zookeeper chats, animal encounters and refreshments.

Free; call 352-2580; jacksonzoo.org.

12 cloves garlic 5 lemons, halved 1 cup cider vinegar 1 dozen ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed 1 dozen live blue crabs 4 pounds unpeeled fresh shrimp

Fill a 5-gallon stockpot two-thirds of the way with water and bring it to a boil. Add salt, potatoes and onions, and then return to a boil. Cover the stockpot and cook for 20 minutes.

Add the crab and shrimp boil, garlic, lemons, vinegar, corn and crabs to stockpot. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add shrimp, and then cover and cook for three to five minutes, or just until pink.

Remove the stockpot from the heat and drain

carefully. Arrange the crab, shrimp, corn, onions and potatoes on a large serving platter. Serve with cocktail sauce (recipe below). This recipe makes 12 to 14 servings.

Note: If blue crabs are not available, increase shrimp to five pounds.

Cocktail Sauce:

1-1/4 cups chili sauce 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 dashes hot sauce

Combine all the ingredients and then stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.

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2017 Mississippi Corvette Classic July 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). Corvettes from all seven generations are on display. Features live music, food, games and a silent auction. The net proceeds benefit the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi. $5, free for ages 12 and under; call 601-862-7560; mscorvetteclub.com.

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Community Night July 13, 6-10 p.m., at Claiborne Park (785 Claiborne Ave.). Features free food, live music from local artists, games and activities for all ages. Free; email info@ cgcchurch.org; find it on Facebook.

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Community // Concerts // Exhibits // Food Galleries // Kids // Literary // Sports // Stage “A New Friend for Sparkle” Story Time June 29, 3 p.m., at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202). Author Amy Young signs copies of her latest book and reads as part of a story time. $16.99 book; call 601-366-7619; lemuriabooks.com.

Summer Literacy Camp July 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Jackson Education Support (7048 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland). Participating second and third grade students meet over four Saturdays for 12 hours of hands-on learning experiences aligned with Common Core Standards to improve content knowledge, performance and increasing overall confidence. $175; call 601724-2152; email learn@je411.com; je411.acuityscheduling.com.

FOOD & DRINK Annual Memorial Day Weekend BBQ May 27, 1-6 p.m., at Lake Hico Park (4801 Watkins Drive). Features home-cooked food and music from DJ Aziatikk Blakk. Free; call 601-9600716; find it on Facebook.

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Events at Lucky Town Brewing Company (1710 N. Mill St.) • Beginner Sushi Class June 2, 7-9 p.m. Participants learn how to make sushi rice, sauces such as eel sauce and Bang Bang, and how to safely serve raw fish. Includes two rolls and a take-home cheat sheet.

Includes beer and a brewery tour.

Limited space. $50 per person; birminghamsushiclasses.com.

• Tap Room Grand Opening July 1, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The event celebrates new legislation that allows Lucky Town to sell beer at its brewery.

Features local food trucks and live music from Jason Daniels Band, Silas and Scott Albert Johnson. Free admission; find it on Facebook.

Sal & Mookie’s Crawfish Boil June 5, 5-9 p.m., at Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St.). Includes unlimited crawfish and live music from Southern Komfort Brass Band, Passing Parade and Empty Atlas. $35 in advance, $40 at the door, $15 for ages 12 and under; salandmookies.com.

Events at The Everyday Gourmet (1270 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland) • Hawaiian Luau May 25, 6-8 p.m. Participants learn to make mixed green salad with ginger vinaigrette, grilled coconut shrimp, sweet potatoes with pineapple, and macadamia nut ice cream. $65; call 977-9258; theeverydaygourmet.com.

• Lighten Up May 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Participants learn to make kale salad, honey-soy glazed salmon, cornmeal-chive biscuits and Prosecco poached pears. $45; call 601-977-9258; theeverydaygourmet.com.

• Homemade Pasta May 30, 6-8 p.m. Participants learn to make green salad with pine nuts and dates, fettucini alfredo, ravioli with spinach and cheese, and lemon sorbet. $65; theeverydaygourmet.com.

Events at Farmer’s Table Cooking School at Livingston (1030 Market St., Flora) • Ravioli Pasta Workshop May 30, 6-8 p.m.

Participants learn to make gorgonzola-stuffed ravioli, mozzarella and tomato crostini, orange and fennel salad, and ricotta cheese tiramisu. $69; farmerstableinlivingston.com.

Mississippi Craft Beer Festival June 9, 6-9 p.m., at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Features more than 100 beers for sampling from more than two-dozen breweries. The festival emphasizes breweries in Mississippi and neighboring states, with representatives on hand to discuss products. $30 in advance, $60 VIP, $10 for designated drivers; ardenland.net.

• BBQ Basics June 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants learn to make smoked salmon deviled eggs, baked beans, slow-smoked pork butt, barbecue sauce and more. $79; call 601-506-6821; farmerstableinlivingston.com.

• A Tour of Asia June 21, 6-8 p.m. Participants learn to make mixed greens salads with mango dressing, red snapper banana leaf, coconut rice, stir-fried vegetables, and mango cheesecake. $79; farmerstableinlivingston.com.

• Summertime Italian June 23, 6-8 p.m. Participants learn to make arugula and pancetta salad, gnocchi with corn, seared flounder with infused olive oil, and strawberry panna cotta. $79; farmerstableinlivingston.com.

• Ribeye Steak Night July 1, 5:30-8 p.m. Participants learn how to make a perfectly grilled ribeye steak, truffle mashed potatoes, Caesar salad with roasted tomatoes and cheese crisp, sautéed zucchini with gremolata, and crème brulee. $89; farmerstableinlivingston.com.

• Lobster on the Beach July 11, 6-8 p.m. Participants learn to make potato chips, grilled sweet corn, blueberry tart, strawberry spinach salad and lobster rolls with lemon butter. $79; call 601-506-6821; farmerstableinlivingston.com.

Young Valley Rock-N-Roll Barbecue June 10, 5-11 p.m., at Fondren Corner (2906 N. State St.). Features music from Mark Roemer and Jamie Weems, TB Ledford & the Accumulators, European Theater, El Obo and Young Valley. Tickets include barbecue and a free beer. $15 in advance, $20 day of event, free for ages 10 and under; find it on Facebook.

• Lunch in Paris July 25, 10 a.m.-noon. Participants learn to make summer vegetable soup with parsley pesto, shrimp and leek tart with farm salad, and chocolate mousse. $59; call 601-5066821; bengle@farmerstableinlivingston.com; farmerstableinlivingston.com.

Summer Petit Four Class June 13, 6-7:30 p.m., at Lulu’s Sweet Shop (102 Dees Drive, Madison).

Participants learn to make petit fours and learn to make simple Father’s Day- and Fourth of Julythemed decorations. Supplies included. Space limited. $40 per person; call 601-790-1951; find it on Facebook.

Paint Nite at Biaggi’s June 15, 7-10 p.m., at Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano (970 Highland Colony Pkwy., Ridgeland). Participants create artwork with guidance from a professional artist. Supplies included. $45; paintnite.com.

Social Media Skills Workshop July 7, 8:30 a.m.noon, at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). The workshop teaches participants about advertising on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; strategies for Snapchat; ideas for campaigns; how to work with other influencers to boost reach, useful apps and more. $65; email erin.barham@medicaid.ms.gov; find it on Facebook.

Havana Nights Celebration & Fundraiser June 10, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., at Fairview Inn (734 Fairview St.). The fundraiser features five different food stations serving Cuban dishes, beverages from 1908 Provisions at a cash bar, an onsite caricaturist, a salsa show, a photo booth, a cigar bar and more. $10 admission; call 601-948-3429; find it on Facebook.

Spirits of Summer

by Jane Flood Mojito ummer is a time for relaxing and having fun with friends and family.

The mojito, which is conThese cocktails are perfect additions to the party. It’s time to take a sidered Cuba’s national drink, deep breath and enjoy the long, anticipated summer days. is a refreshing and different cocktail for summer. It is also fun to make. It involves using a Snookie’s Blue muddler, which is shaped like a Margaritas baseball bat with a wide end to

My brother-in-law, Jim press the basil, sugar and lime Flood, has perfected this drink for juice. It is wooden or steel, and his wife, Snookie, who loves maryou can easily find it in kitchen garitas. He often brings a pitcher stores. If you don’t have a mudSnookie’s Blue Margaritas to share at family gatherings. The dler, the back of a spoon will blue color comes from the laraha Ingredients: work. To muddle, press the citrus fruit, which is grown on the 1/3 cup tequila ingredients into the bottom of island of Curacao. It imparts a 2/3 cup green margarita mix the glass, or onto the side of the 1/2 to 3/4 ounce of blue Curacao bitter yet sweet orange flavor. Jim glass if you’re using a spoon.

Combine all and shake well. explained that the blue Curacao is Rub rim of glass with lime and “for color and to take the tartness dip it in margarita salt. Serve out of the margarita mix.” over ice.

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Old Vintage Syrah Tasting May 28, 4 p.m., at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (4500 Interstate 55 Frontage Road). Lesley McHardy and Kelly Boutwell host the tasting, which features vintage syrah, a red wine that originates from France. $55; call 601982-8111; bravobuzz.com.

CREATIVE CLASSES

Ice Cream Safari July 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). The 23rd annual event features local media celebrities showing off their personalities and scooping ice cream that participants vote on to award best flavor. $15.25 for adult, $12.95 for ages 2-12, $14.25 for seniors, $3 for children under 2; call 601-352-2580; jacksonzoo.org.

Ingredients: 12 fresh mint leaves 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (1/2 ounce equals 3 teaspoons) 1-1/2 ounces white rum (this is the size of a standard jigger for easy measuring) Ice Sparkling water

In a highball glass, gently muddle the mint to release the oils. Add the sugar and lime juice and continue muddling to combine them. Fill the glass to the very top with ice and pour rum over the ice and mixture. Top the glass with sparkling water and garnish with a lime slice.

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Community // Concerts // Exhibits // Food Galleries // Kids // Literary // Sports // Stage

STAGE & SCREEN Events at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.)

and Carl Perkins at Sun Studio in Memphis to record hits such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right” and “Great Balls of Fire.” $35, $28 seniors, students and military; call 601-948-3533; newstagetheatre.com.

• Theatre Town Hall Meeting May 27, 5-7 p.m. Speakers include Mississippi Theater Association President Tim Matheny, SETC board member Lynn Nelson, AACT board member Lynn Nelson and Connie Souto Learman of the Mississippi Arts Commission. Free; call 601-948-3531; mta-online.org.

History Is Lunch May 31, noon-1 p.m., at William F. Winter Archives & History Building (200 North St.).

Darrell White and Chris Windfield screen the documentary “The 30th of May,” which is about a Memorial Day celebration in Natchez and Vidalia, La., that dates back to 1889. Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.ms.gov.

• Million Dollar Quartet May 30-June 3, 7:30 p.m., June 4, 2 p.m., June 6-10, 7:30 p.m., June 11, 2 p.m.

The production brings together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis

Podcast Live: “Let’s Talk Jackson” May 31, 7 p.m., at Podastery Studios (121 N. State St.). Features a live recording of the podcast with special guest Chokwe Antar Lumumba.

Tickets include drink passes and

EXHIBIT OPENINGS Events at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) • “The Wolfe Family Legacy” Preview Party May 25, 6-8 p.m. Participants get an exclusive preview of the museum’s latest changing exhibition, which celebrates the influential family of Jackson artists. $20 for nonmembers, free for members; msmuseumart.org.

• Art & Coffee June 3, 10-11:30 a.m. Participants discuss current and upcoming exhibitions at the museum.

Includes coffee and pastries. Free; msmuseumart.org.

• Re:Workshop June 8, 5-7 p.m. The workshop is an intersection of art and social justice, using a discussion of artwork in The Mississippi Story as a starting point for creating work. $10; msmuseumart.org.

“swag” bags. $15 admission; find it on Facebook.

advance, $20 day of show; call 877987-6487; ardenland.net.

Oxford Film Festival Tour June 1, 7-9 p.m., at Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St.). In partnership with Crossroads Film Society, the screening showcases five films from the Oxford Film Festival, including “Firemax,” “Otha Turner,” “All Are Welcome Here,” “Broken Paths” and “Shake ‘Em on Down.” Free; oxfordfilmfest.com.

“Broken. Time. Beauty.” June 10, 4:15 p.m., at Belhaven University Center for the Arts (835 Riverside Drive).

The performance is part of Cross Tied Ministry’s year-end dance recital.

Free; call 601-573-1090; find it on Facebook.

Vagical Mystery Tour June 7, 7:30 p.m., at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The event features stand-up comedy tackling subjects such as reproductive rights and racism.

Comedians include “The Daily Show” co-creator Lizz Winstead, Ian Harvie, Gina Yashere, Helen Hong and Joyelle Johnson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For ages 21 and up. $15 in

• Museum After Hours June 15, July 20, 5:30 p.m.

Features one-night pop-up exhibitions, pop-up dining experiences and combinations of live music, outdoor movies, games and more. Free; msmuseumart.org.

Boy: Portraits of a Fragile Construct June 3, 7 p.m., at Land Vs. Ocean (3011 N. State St.). Alexa Espinal’s art exhibit examines the social construct of masculinity through a series of portraits. Includes music from El Obo, Taylor Hildebrand, Silent G and Flywalker. Free; find it on Facebook.

PRGS In The Gallery Presents: Playntings June 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Pearl River Glass Studio (142 Millsaps Ave.). Features Arkansas-native Lily Kuonen’s work of hybrid combinations of painting, drawing and sculptural constructions. Admission TBA; find it on Facebook.

Events at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.) • Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” June 20, 7:30 p.m. The play tells the classic fairytale story of Cinderella, the wicked stepmother, Prince Charming and more. $35-$75; call 601-960-1537; jacksonbroadway.com.

• “Never Lost My Faith” June 24, 7:30 p.m. The production tells the story of a family torn apart by secrets and reunited by faith. $26.50-$34.50; ticketmaster.com.

• Bobby Bones July 8, 8 p.m. The comedian performs as part of his Funny & Alone Stand-Up Comedy Tour. $25.50; call 601-960-1537; ticketmaster.com.

“Made in Mississippi” Comedy Showcase July 15, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at The Alamo Theatre (333 N. Farish St.). The stand-up comedy show features performers hailing from Mississippi, including JJ Williamson, Karlous Miller, Marvin Hunter, Kdubb, Rita B and Bo-P. $25; call 601-2916587; eventbrite.com.

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he Tony Award-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet” comes to New Stage Theatre on May 30 to present a piece of rock history.

“Million Dollar Quartet” tells the story of four famed musicians—Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis—who came together for one recording session on Dec. 4, 1956, at Sam Phillip’s legendary Sun Studio, which also housed Sun Records label, in Memphis.

Melissa Tillman, who is the marketing director for New Stage Theatre, says that she is excited for the event to come to Jackson.

“(It’s) a real event that actually happened,” she says. “These four guys ended up at Sun Records together and end up recording this ‘Million Dollar Quartet.’”

Audiences who attend the show will hear nearly two dozen songs performed including “That’s Alright,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire” and “Walk the Line.”

Besides bringing the songs people know to life, Tillman says, the musical is significant to Mississippi and the state’s roots, as two of the four members of the quartet, Presley and Lewis, were from the state.

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Elvis Has Entered the Building

(Left to right) Ian Fairlee, Austin Hohnke, Austin Thomas and Austin Wayne Price star in “Million Dollar Quartet,” which runs May 30-June 11 at New Stage Theatre.

Tillman says that during the musical’s run, she hopes to take the cast to see the studio where the historic meeting happened, as well as Graceland and the newly reopened home of Lewis.

“Million Dollar Quartet” runs May 30-June 3 and June 6-10 at 7:30 p.m., and June 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St., 601-948-3531). General admission is $35, and $28 for s students, military and seniors ages 60 and over. For more information, visit newstagetheatre.com.

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BE THE CHANGE The Pearl Factor: An All White Affair June 2, 7 p.m.-midnight, The South Warehouse (627 E. Silas Brown St.). Includes a silent auction, live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and more. All white attire is required. All proceeds benefit the Ebony Pearls Foundation. $65 admission, $800 reserved table for 10; allwhiteaffair.com.

Turn a Life Around June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, 9 a.m.-noon, at Catholic Charities (840 E. River Place, Suite 601). Participating prospective foster parents receive complete licensure training, ongoing support and monthly monetary payments for the cost of providing care for youth in the program. Free; call 601-624-5288; email shamir.lee@ccjackson.org; ccjackson.org.

HRC Connect June 8, July 13, 5:30 p.m., at The Iron Horse Grill (320 W. Pearl St.). The monthly gathering features an opportunity for LGBT Mississippians and allies to gather, meet other members of the community and learn about the work and upcoming events with the Human Rights Campaign. Free; email hrcmississippi@hrc.org; hrc.org.

JSU Alumni Denim and White Affair July 21, 7:3011:30 p.m., at Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University (1230 Raymond Road).

Features complimentary hor d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a raffle. DJ Corey performs.

Proceeds benefit the university and scholarships for incoming students. For ages 21 and up. $25; call 601-951-4744; email jsunaabtc@hotmail.com; brownpapertickets.com.

Samaritan’s Heart Street Market July 29, 7-11 a.m., at Jackson Revival Center (4655 Terry Road). The market features free clothing and household items courtesy the Jackson Revival Center Church. Free; call 601-948-1874; find it on Facebook.

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FLVSH BVNG! Art & Music Showcase, Vol. 5 May 26, 10 p.m., at Martin’s Restaurant & Bar (214 S. State St.). Includes music from YHETI, Malignate and Phulti, and a visual art exhibit. For ages 21 and up. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 601-354-9712; martinslounge.net.

Events at Brandon City Hall (1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon) • Cody Jinks June 1, 8 p.m. The Denton, Texas-native country singer performs. $27 admission, $102 VIP meet & greet; ticketmaster.com.

• Aaron Lewis June 3, 8 p.m. The country singer-songwriter is the former vocalist of Staind. $27.50 admission; call 825-5021; ticketmaster.com.

Events at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.; call 877-987-6487) • The Times They Are A-Changin’: An Evening Without Bob Dylan June 1, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Artists such as the Cynical Twins, Lee Barber, Josh Little, James Martin, Bronwynne Brent and more perform covers of Bob Dylan’s greatest hits.

Proceeds go to Operation Shoestring. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 353-6336; operationshoestring.org.

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• Elizabeth Cook June 6, 7:30 p.m.

The Florida-native country artist’s album is titled “Exodus.” Cary Hudson also performs. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; ardenland.net.

The Mississippi Summer Playlist

by Micah Smith

There’s a pretty crazy amount of music coming out of Mississippi right now— so much that it can be hard to keep up.

To help out, we dove into some recent releases and made a cool playlist for a what’s bound to be a hot summer.

Expect a lot of variety!

• Playing in Parks—“Lilies of the Field” • Ben Ricketts—“The Next Phase” • And the Echo—“The Blind Ones” • Argiflex—“A” • J.R. & the Allnighters—“Purple Clouds” • VØID—“Arrival” • Nossiens—“Bleeding Color” • Judy & The Jerks—“Lizard Dog” • Surfwax—“Dead Wait” • Bad Magic—“Gypsy Curse” • Holy Vision—“Damn” • Alex Pieschel—“Summer”

• Sugarcane Jane June 17, 9 p.m. The high-energy folk-rock duo performs. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 877-987-6487; ardenland.net.

• Jason Eady July 13, 7:30 p.m. The bluesy Americana artist performs.

Courtney Patton also performs. $10; call 877-987-6487; ardenland.net.

• Thomas Wynn & the Believers June 11, 7 p.m. The southern-rock band performs in support of its latest album, “Wade Waist Deep.” Free; ardenland.net.

• The Grahams June 20, 7:30 p.m.

The husband-and-wife Americana duo’s latest album is titled “Glory Bound.” Travis Linville also performs. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 877-987-6487; ardenland.net.

• Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit July 19, 8 p.m. The singer-songwriter’s latest album is titled “The Nashville Sound.” Amanda Shires also performs. $30.50-$49.50; ardenland.net.

• The Bacon Brothers June 12, 7:30 p.m. Actor Kevin Bacon and brother Michael Bacon front the soulful rock band. $45 in advance, $50 at the door, $75 VIP; ardenland.net.

• Dialogue June 29, 7 p.m. The Mississippi-native Chicago tribute band performs. $20 in advance, $25 at the door; ardenland.net

• Jimmy Herring & the Invisible Whip July 20-21, 7:30 p.m. The guitarist is a founding member of Widespread Panic. $35 in advance, $40 at the door; ardenland.net.

On the Road Again by Amber Helsel

Vicksburg National Military Park (3201 Clay St., Vicksburg, 601-636-0583)

This is only an hour away from Jackson and is definitely worth the trip. You can walk through Civil War history and get exercise.

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• Cassandra Oakdown—“The Rise” • The Empty House—“Tasty” • Vitamin Cea—“Lessons” • Cynical Twins—“Karin Walks” • Teneia—“What’s on Your Mind, Kid? • The Como Mamas—“Move Upstairs” • Krista Shows—“22” • Matt Hectorne—“Honeysuckle” • Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster—“The Dirt, the Bells and I” (Folkadelphia Session version) • Jason Eady—“Waiting to Shine” • Zach Day—“This Farm”

• Whitey Morgan June 30, 8 p.m.

The country artist performs to promote his latest album, “Sonic Ranch.” $20 in advance, $25 at the door; call 877-987-6487; ardenland.net.

• Corey Harper June 9, 9 p.m. The singer-songwriter is known for his blend of Americana, country, blues, rock and soul. $5; ardenland.net.

ummer is the ideal time to hit the road and explore little-known spots in our fascinating state. Here are a few places that make for great and quick road trips. All of these are two hours or less from Jackson.

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• James McMurtry June 14, 7:30 p.m. The folk singer-songwriter tours as part of his first album release in six years. $15 in advance, $20 at the door; ardenland.net.

Mississippi Red Bluffs (Morgantown)

If you want to see a bit of the state’s natural beauty this summer, this is a great place to go. It looks like a mini version of the Grand Canyon.

Mississippi Petrified Forest (124 Forest Park Road, Flora, mspetrifiedforest.com)

This is an excellent spot to hike and learn about the state’s prehistory. Just make sure you watch for spiders.

Windsor Ruins (15095 Rodney Road, Port Gibson)

In Windsor’s heyday, it was the largest Greek Revival mansion ever built in the state, build by slaves and finished in 1861.

What’s left is one of the most haunting sights in the state. And continue to the little ghost town of Rodney while you’re at it.

Tatum Salt Dome (Lamar County)

Mississippi has a bit of history with nuclear testing, and this is the spot where it happened. The U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Atomic Energy Commission tested two nuclear bombs inside the Tatum Salt Dome to assess remote detonation detection capabilities. A plaque marks the spot where the tests happened.

Okatoma Outdoor Post (550 Walter Lott Road, Seminary, okatoma.com)

If you want to go on an adventure this summer, drive down Highway 49 South

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CONCERTS & FESTIVALS

Use this summer to check out notable sites around the state, such as the Mississippi Petrified Forest in Flora.

toward the Okatoma Outdoor Post. There, you can rent a kayak or canoe and go down the Okatoma Creek, or you can camp out.

Reservations are recommended.

Jimmie Rodgers Museum (1725 Jimmie Rodgers Drive, Meridian, 601-485-1808)

Music fans can head to this museum in Meridian and learn the history behind country legend Jimmie Rodgers.

• Matthew Sweet July 25, 7:30 p.m.

The rock singer-songwriter performs. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $3 surcharge for under 21; call 877-9876487; ardenland.net.

Cathead Birthday Jam June 3, 3 p.m., at Cathead Distillery (422 S. Farish St.). Keller Williams, The Hip Abduction, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and The Vamps perform. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, free for ages 10 and under; ardenland.net.

Connected: A Night of Worship June 7, 7-8:30 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). Features music from Shane & Shane and guest speaker Rev. Kenda Creasy Dean. $5 donation suggested; call 354-0515; mississippi-umc.org.

Juneteenth Heritage Festival June 17, 1 p.m.-7 p.m., at Battlefield Park (953 W. Porter St.). The celebration of the civil rights holiday features local artists, live music, food, local politicians, speakers, a medical and legal fair and more. Free; call 601-3971671; email thomashill00@gmail. com; find it on Facebook.

Juneteenth on Farish Parade & Festival June 17, 4-10 p.m., at Farish Street. The celebration of the civil rights holiday features a parade, vendors, live entertainment and a showcase of local businesses. Free; call 601-421-9061; find it on Facebook.

12 Stones June 17, 8 p.m., at The Hideaway (5100 Interstate 55 N.).

The Louisiana-native rock band performs. Candybone and Another Lost Year also perform. $15; call 601-2914759; thehideawayms.com.

Events at Spacecamp (3002 N. Mill St.) • Summer Camp 2017 June 24, noon-11:30 p.m. Includes music from Him Horrison, Dream Cult, Hartle Road, Bob Chiz, Dumspell, Bad Magic, Reed Smith, Cody Rogers, May Queen and more. $10 in advance; find it on Facebook.

• Post Animal July 15, 9 p.m. The Chicago psychedelic-pop band features actor Joe Keery from “Stranger Things.” Dream Cult and Fides also perform. $10; find it on Facebook.

7th Annual Independence Showdown June 24, 4:30-9 p.m., at Newell Field (1900 N. State St.). National marching bands perform. $5; call 601-879-4627; eventbrite.com.

B.o.B. July 20, 8 p.m.-midnight, at Lucky’s (209 Commerce St.). The chart-topping rapper performs. Local artist SILAS also performs. $15-$40; find it on Facebook.

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half-mile swim in the Ross Barnett Reservoir, a 24-mile bike ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway, and a 10K run along the multi-use trail. $75; call 601-853-2011; visitridgeland.com.

Breastfeeding in Mississippi: Empowering Hospitals & Communities May 24, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Mississippi Public Health Institute (200 E. Amite St.). Features sessions about success stories in Mississippi regarding how families, health care providers and communities that have partnered to support family’s breastfeeding choices. Free; call 601-398-4406; find it on Facebook.

Soak Up the Sun Triathlon May 27, 7 a.m.noon, at StinkyFeet Athletics (153 Ridge Way, Flowood). The triathlon features experienced and beginner divisions. The distance for swimming is 200 yards, biking is eight miles, and running is two miles. $60; call 601-992-1439; racersignup.com.

Walk-a-Mile in Her Shoes May 27, 8 a.m., at Mississippi State Capitol (400 High St.). Participants are encouraged to wear a red dress and red heels to help raise awareness about violence against women. Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence. $10, $40 for a group; call 601-948-0555.

Heatwave Classic Triathlon June 3, 7 a.m.noon, at Reservoir Pointe (140 Madison Landing Circle, Ridgeland). The race consists of a

Events at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.) • WWE Live June 9, 7:30 p.m. The event pits some of the top professional wrestlers of today against each other. $21-$226; mississippi. coliseumjackson.com • Mississippi Black Rodeo July 8, 8 p.m. Features bareback bronco riding, barrel racing, bull riding, cowgirl’s steer undercoating, junior barrel racing, junior breakaway, steer wrestling and team roping. $18; call 601-961-4000; find it on Facebook.

LeFleur East Flash Dash June 16, 7 p.m., at Highland Village Shopping Center (4500 Interstate 55 N.). The 5K race also features food trucks, glow sticks, music from the Patrick Harkins Band and more. $30 individual, $100 family of four; call 601-624-7882; email jnoblin@ msbluesmarathon.com; racesonline.com.

Strike Out Alzheimer’s June 21, 6-8:30 p.m., at Metro 24 Bowling Center (3003 John R. Lynch St.). Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosts the bowling fundraiser. Proceeds go toward Alzheimer’s awareness and treatment efforts. $15 in advance, $20 at the door; email cbholloway 2010@yahoo.com; eventbrite.com.

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the best in sports over the next seven days

by Bryan Flynn, Follow Bryan Flynn at jfpsports.com, @jfpsports

There were no problems for the University of Mississippi Rebels hosting their first softball regional. The team scored 17 runs and gave up just two runs in three games to move on to the Super Regionals.

Thursday, May 25

Monday, May 29

College baseball (9:30 a.m.-11 p.m., SECN): Day three of the 2017 SEC Baseball Tournament gets underway, as teams work toward the finals.

College baseball (11 a.m.-noon, ESPNU): Watch the NCAA Baseball Championship Selection Special to find out where all 64 teams are playing or hosting regionals.

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Tuesday, May 30

College baseball (3-9 p.m., SECN): The 2017 SEC Baseball Tournament moves to day four, with the teams left trying to position themselves for a title.

College baseball (11 a.m.-noon, ESPNU): College-baseball analysts break down each regional and who might advance in “The Road to Omaha.�

Saturday, May 27

Wednesday, May 31

College baseball (noon-7 p.m., SECN): Tune in for the semifinal games of the 2017 SEC Baseball Tournament, with winners advancing to the finals.

College football (2 a.m.-4 a.m., SECN): Set your DVR for a replay of the 1999 Egg Bowl, which had an exciting finish. ‌ College football (6-8 a.m., SECN): Here’s another earlymorning rerun worth recording, with the UM Rebels’ upset of the Florida Gators in 2008.

In the Super Regional, the UM Rebels will face UCLA in a best-of-three softball series from May 25 to May 27.

The winner of this series will advance to the Women’s College World Series.

Sunday, May 28

College baseball (1-4:30 p.m., CBSSN): The title game for the 2017 C-USA Baseball Tournament gives the winner an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament. ‌ College baseball (2-5 p.m., ESPN2): The 2017 SEC Baseball Tournament final decides which team will go on to the NCAA Tournament.

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Brighten Your Backyard on a Budget PAINTED PLANTERS

Spray paint a dollar-store bucket to make a colorful planter. Use two colors to create an ombre effect, or tape off a custom design. Make sure the first layer is completely dry before applying paint, at least four to eight hours. Cut or drill a few small holes in the bottom for drainage.

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Galleries Afrikan Art Gallery and Gift Shop (800 N. Farish St.). The gallery is also a venue for Afrocentric events. Call 601-979-1413 or 601-918-5075.

AND Gallery (133 Millsaps Ave.).

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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 events. Call 601-960-1500; greaterjacksonartscouncil.com.

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The Attic Gallery (1101 Washington St., Vicksburg). The gallery specializes in southern contemporary art and fine crafts. Open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 601-6389221; atticgallery.blogspot.com.

Blaylock Fine Art Photography Studio and Gallery (3017 N. State St.) in Fondren. Featuring the photography of Ron Blaylock. Call 601-5066624; blaylockphoto.com.

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t’s easy to feel the start of the season when you have a colorful outdoor space for entertaining and relaxing. Those lovely, colorful planters at the garden store can be expensive, though! So on a limited budget, I’ve learned that a can of paint and a few other simple supplies can go a long way to transform cheap everyday items into brilliant decor for your yard.

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Paint an old tire and line the inside with a heavy-duty garbage bag or tarp to create a bright shabby-chic planter.

You can add empty water bottles to the hollow sides to save on soil.

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Paint cinder blocks with exterior latex paint and use them as planters. This could be a great idea for edging your garden.

artists. Open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 601-982-4844; brownsfineart.com.

Fischer Galleries (Dickies Building, 736 S. President St., fourth floor).

Owner Marcy Nessel’s gallery features works from more than three-dozen artists and photographers. Call 601291-9115; fischergalleries.com.

Fondren Art Gallery (3242 N. State St.). The gallery features a mix of local art, including owner Richard McKey’s artwork. Open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 601-981-9222; fondrenartgallery.com.

The Gallery at Deep South Pops (1800 N. State St.). The coffee and popsicle shop features a separate art space, with opening receptions every second Thursday. Molly Boyer’s “Relics” is on display through the month of May. Open every day from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Call 601-398-2174; deepsouthpops.com.

Gallery1 (One University Place, 1100 John R. Lynch St.). Open MondayFriday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday by appointment. Call 601960-9250; jsums.edu/gallery1arts.

James Patterson Photography (3017 N. State St.). James Patterson specializes in editorial, portrait and commercial photography. Call 601-918-3232; 119gallery.com.

Light and Glass Studio (523 Commerce St.) The studio features glassworks by Jerri Sherer and photography by Roy Adkins, as well as mixed-media pieces. Call 601-9427285; lightandglassstudio.com.

North Midtown Arts Center (121 Millsaps Ave.) The space houses the studios of several Jackson creatives.

Gallery hours vary. Final Friday held last Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m.; madeinmidtownjxn.com.

Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). Featuring works from members of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi. The center offers craft demonstrations, classes, camps and more. Call 601-856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org.

Offbeat (151 Wesley Ave.). Phillip Rollins owns the alternative music, comic and clothing store, which features local art. The current exhibition, “T H E M,” features work from Alexa Espinal. Open Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon-6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from noon-7 p.m., and Sundays from noon-5 p.m. Call 601376-9404; offbeatjxn.com.

Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). The museum features several ongoing displays at once, as well as the monthly Museum After Hours pop-up event. “The Wolfe Family Legacy” is on display May 25 through Oct. 1, and “Common Passages: Reconsidering the American Scene” runs through July 23. Open TuesdaySaturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Call 601960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

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.

The permanent exhibition includes works from Karl and Mildred Wolfe, Andrew Bucci, William Hollingsworth and Marie Hull. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Call 601-960-1582; jacksonms.gov.

Pearl River Glass Studio (142 Millsaps Ave.). Artists include Andrew Cary Young, Rob Cooper, Amelia Key and more. “Playntings” features artwork from Lily Kuonen and runs June 1-23, with an opening reception June 9. Open from Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 601-3532497; pearlriverglass.com.

Samuel Marshall Gore Galleries (Mississippi College, 199 Monroe St., Clinton). Includes student art exhibitions and works from the permanent collection. The student gallery hosts graduate research pieces through June 23. Call 601-925-3880; art.mc.edu.

Sanaa Fine Art and Framing (The Quadrangle, 5846 Ridgewood Road, Suite C-212). Artists include Lorenzo Gayden and Melanie John. Sanaa

Gallery’s boutique features jewelry and body products from Kiwana Thomas Gayden. Call 769-2188289; sanaagalleries.com.

Southern Breeze Gallery (Trace Station, 500 Highway 51 N., Suite U, Ridgeland). The gallery and store features work from more than 50 artists, including owner Jacqueline Ellens. Open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 601-607-4147; southernbreeze.net.

View Gallery (Canton Mart Square, 1491 Canton Mart Road, Suite 7).

Whit Geary owns that gallery that holds works from more than 20 Mississippi artists. Open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 601-4876477; viewgalleryart.com.

The 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; find The Wolfe Studio on Facebook.

Wyatt Waters Gallery (307 Jefferson St., Clinton). Features watercolor paintings, prints, posters, calendars, books and cards. Open TuesdaySaturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 601-925-8115; find it on Facebook.

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Dorothea Benton Frank signs copies of “Same Beach, Next Year” at Lemuria Books.

“Hawaiian Luau” cooking class is at The Everyday Gourmet in Ridgeland.

Podcast Live: “Let’s Talk Jackson” is at Podastery Studios.

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History Is Lunch is from noon to 1 p.m. at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Charles Westmoreland, assistant professor of history at Delta State University, presents “‘Fleeting Fickly Sports’: Segregation, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Social Change in Mississippi.” The Mississippi Humanities Council co-sponsors the event. Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.ms.gov.

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“The Wolfe Family Legacy” Preview Party is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Participants get an exclusive preview of the museum’s latest changing exhibition, which celebrates the influential family of Jackson artists. $20 for non-members, free for members; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

poet NaTosha DeVon. All black attire recommended. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; find it on Facebook.

SATURDAY 5/27

Walk-a-Mile in Her Shoes is at 8 a.m. at the Mississippi State Capitol (400 High St.). Participants are encouraged to wear a red dress and red heels to help raise awareness about violence against women. Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence. $10, $40 for a group; call 601-948-0555; find it on Facebook. …

The “Lighten Up” cooking class is from 10 a.m. to noon at The

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FRIDAY 5/26

“FLVSH BVNG! Art & Music Showcase, Vol. 5” is at 10 p.m. at Martin’s Restaurant & Bar (214 S. State St.).

Includes music from YHETI, Malignate and Phulti, and a visual art exhibit. Doors open at 9 p.m. For ages 21 and up. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 601-354-9712; 30 martinslounge.net.

SUNDAY 5/28

Family Day on the Green is from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kundi Compound (256 E. Fortification St.). Features space jumps, face painting, kids’ games, vendors, food and live music. Free; call 769-208-5335; find it on Facebook. … The Old Vintage Syrah Tasting is at 4 p.m. at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (4500 Interstate 55 Frontage Road). Lesley McHardy and Kelly Boutwell host the tasting. $55; call 601-982-8111; bravobuzz.com. … “The Music, The Man, The Muse” is at 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 201Capitol (201 W. Capitol St.). Features entertainment from musician Kerry Thomas, actor Johntia Jackson and

MONDAY 5/29

The Animal Welfare Conference is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood). The conference features a series of educational sessions on spay and neuter programs, nonprofit technology and pet-related advocacy. Additional date: May 28, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. $25; call 601-420-2438; msspan.org.

TUESDAY 5/30

Jessica B. Harris signs copies of “My Soul Looks Back” at 5 p.m. at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202). Reading at 5:30 p.m. $25 book; call 601-366-7619; lemuriabooks.com. … “Legislative Town Hall: TuesdayTALKs at the Compound” is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kundi Compound (256 E. Fortification St.).

Features discussions with State Sen. David Blount, Rep. Kathy Sykes and Rep. Chris Bell. Nic Lott hosts. Free; call 769-208-5335; find it on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY 5/31

History Is Lunch is from noon to 1 p.m. at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Darrell White and Chris Windfield screen the documentary “The 30th of May,” which is about a Memorial Day celebration in Natchez and Vidalia, La., that dates back to 1889. Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.ms.gov.

Music listings are due noon Monday to be included in print and online listings: music@jacksonfreepress.com.

May 25 - Thursday The Big Muddy, Vicksburg - The Blues Experience 6-9 p.m. free Bonny Blair’s - Doug Hurd 7-11 p.m. free Char - Tommie Vaughn 6 p.m.

Drago’s - Johnny Barranco 5:30-8 p.m.

F. Jones Corner - Raul Valinti & the F. Jones Challenge Band 10 p.m. $5 Fitzgerald’s - Will & Linda 5:30-9 p.m.; Joseph LaSalla 9-11 p.m.

Hal & Mal’s - D’Lo Trio free Iron Horse - Sarah Ulmer 6 p.m. free Kathryn’s - Amanda Jones 6:30 p.m. free Offbeat - Pseudo w/ Empty Atlas, Cloud Wars & Alex Fraser 8 p.m. $5 Old Capitol Inn - Brian Smith Pelican Cove - Chris Gill 6 p.m.

Shucker’s - Acoustic Crossroads 7:30 p.m. free Soulshine, Flowood - Jason Turner 7-9 p.m. free Table 100 - Andrew Pates 6 p.m.

Underground 119 - Jesse Robinson & Friends 5-11 p.m. free

May 26 - Friday Ameristar, Vicksburg - Voyage 8 p.m. free Alumni House - Pearl Jamz 5:307:30 p.m. free The Big Muddy, Vicksburg Just Right Jazz feat. Kimble Funchess 7-10 p.m. free Char - Ronnie Brown 6 p.m. free F. Jones Corner - DieDra & the Ruff Pro Band midnight $10 Hal & Mal’s - Bill & Temperance Iron Horse - James Bell 9 p.m. free Johnny T’s - Akami Graham & comedian AJ Johnson 9 p.m. $20 in advance

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May 27 - Saturday Ameristar, Vicksburg - Eddie Cotton 8 p.m. $10 The Big Muddy, Vicksburg - The Bluesaholics 7-10 p.m. free Bonny Blair’s - Scotty T Bone & Bassman Eddie 7-11 p.m. free Char - Bill Clark 6 p.m. free F. Jones Corner - Big Money Mel & Small Change Wayne 10 p.m. $1; DieDra & the Ruff Pro Band midnight $10 Iron Horse - Steve Powell Quartet feat. Terrell Davis 9 p.m. free Johnny T’s - DJ Moneycure & MC Kidd Black 8 p.m.

Kathryn’s - Acoustic Crossroads 7 p.m. free Lucky Town - Becca Rose 11 a.m.3 p.m. free Lucky’s - GlowRage Paint Party feat. DJ Lvnchbox 9 p.m.2 a.m. $10 M-Bar - DJ Mic Tee, DJ D-Matic, DJ Pretty Ricky & DJ 901 4 p.m.2 a.m. $15 Martin’s - El Obo w/ The Tallahatchies 10 p.m.

Pelican Cove - Ronnie McGee Trio 2 p.m.; Andrew Pates Band 7 p.m.

Reed Pierce’s, Byram - Hired Guns 9 p.m. free

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Shucker’s - Road Hogs 7:30 p.m. free Table 100 - Andy Henderson 6 p.m. free

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YHETI, Malignate & Phulti 10 p.m. $10 advance $15 door MS Museum of Art - Kerry Thomas 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. free Old Capitol Inn - Dan Confait Pelican Cove - Sid Thompson & DoubleShotz 7 p.m.

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“Generation Kill” is an HBO miniseries based on the experiences of a reporter embedded with American Marines fighting in Iraq. Early on, before the troops have been exposed to any serious combat, they’re overflowing with trash talk. A commanding officer scolds them: “Gentlemen, from now on we’re going to have to earn our stories.” Although you are in a much less volatile situation right now, Gemini, my advice to you is the same: In the coming weeks, you’ll have to earn your stories. You can’t afford to talk big unless you’re geared up to act big, too. You shouldn’t make promises and entertain dares and issue challenges unless you’re fully prepared to be a hero. Now here’s my prophecy: I think you will be a hero.

In your mind’s eye, drift back in time to a turning point in your past that didn’t go the way you’d hoped. But don’t dwell on the disappointment. Instead, change the memory.

Visualize yourself then and there, but imagine you’re in possession of all the wisdom you have gathered since then. Next, picture an alternative ending to the old story -- a finale in which you manage to pull off a much better result.

Bask in this transformed state of mind for five minutes.

Repeat the whole exercise at least once a day for the next two weeks. It will generate good medicine that will produce a creative breakthrough no later than mid-June.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

You’re being invited to boost your commitment to life and become a more vivid version of yourself. If you refuse the invitation, it will later return as a challenge. If you avoid that challenge, it will eventually circle back around to you as a demand. So I encourage you to respond now, while it’s still an invitation. To gather the information you’ll need, ask yourself these questions: What types of self-development are you “saving for later”? Are you harboring any mediocre goals or desires that dampen your lust for life? Do you tone down or hold back your ambitions for fear they would hurt or offend people you care about?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

“Dear Dream Doctor: I dreamed that a crowd of people had decided to break through a locked door using a long, thick wooden plank as a battering ram. The only problem was, I was lying on top of the plank, half-asleep. By the time I realized what was up, the agitated crowd was already at work smashing at the door. Luckily for me, it went well.

The door got bashed in, and I wasn’t hurt. What does my dream mean? —Nervous Virgo.” Dear Virgo, Here’s my interpretation: It’s time to knock down a barrier, but you’re not convinced you’re ready or can do it all by yourself. Luckily, there are forces in your life that are conspiring to help make sure you do it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

As long as you keep Syria, South Sudan and North Korea off your itinerary, traveling would be food for your soul during the next 28 days. It would also be balm for your primal worries and medicine for your outworn dogmas and an antidote for your comfortable illusions. Do you have the time and money necessary to make a pilgrimage to a place you regard as holy? How about a jaunt to a rousing sanctuary? Or an excursion to an exotic refuge that will shock you in friendly, healing ways? I hope that you will at least read a book about the territory that you may one day call your home away from home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

By now I’m sure you have tuned in to the rumblings in your deep self. Should you be concerned? Maybe a little, but I think the more reasonable attitude is curiosity. Even though the shaking is getting stronger and louder, it’s also becoming more melodic. The power that’s being unleashed will almost certainly turn out to be far more curative than destructive. The light it emits may at first look murky but will eventually bloom like a thousand moons. Maintain your sweet poise. Keep the graceful faith.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Life is inviting you to decode riddles about togetherness that could boost your emotional intelligence and earn you the right to enjoy lyrical new expressions of intimacy. Will you accept the invitation? Are you willing to transcend your habitual responses for the sake of

your growth-inducing relationships? Are you interested in developing a greater capacity for collaboration and synergy? Would you be open to making a vulnerable fool of yourself if it helped your important alliances to fulfill their dormant potential? Be brave and empathetic, Sagittarius. Be creative and humble and affectionate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

“In youth we feel richer for every new illusion,” wrote author Anne Sophie Swetchine. “In maturer years, for every one we lose.” While that may be generally true, I think that even twenty-something Capricorns are likely to fall into the latter category in the coming weeks. Whatever your age, I foresee you shouting something akin to “Hallelujah!” or “Thank God!” or “Boomshakalaka flashbang!” as you purge disempowering fantasies that have kept you in bondage and naive beliefs that have led you astray.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

“There are no green thumbs or black thumbs,” wrote horticulturalist Henry Mitchell in a message you were destined to hear at this exact moment. “There are only gardeners and non-gardeners. Gardeners are the ones who get on with the high defiance of nature herself, creating, in the very face of her chaos and tornado, the bower of roses and the pride of irises. It sounds very well to garden a ‘natural way.’ You may see the natural way in any desert, any swamp, any leech-filled laurel hell. Defiance, on the other hand, is what makes gardeners.” Happy Defiance Time to you, Aquarius! In the coming weeks, I hope you will express the most determined and disciplined fertility ever!

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

I believe it may be the right time to tinker with or repair a foundation; to dig down to the bottom of an old resource and consider transforming it at its roots. Why? After all this time, that foundation or resource needs your fresh attention. It could be lacking a nutrient that has gradually disappeared. Maybe it would flourish better if it got the benefit of the wisdom you have gained since it first became useful for you. Only you have the power to discern the real reasons, Pisces—and they may not be immediately apparent. Be tender and patient and candid as you explore.

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

“Sin” is a puerile concept in my eyes, so I don’t normally use it to discuss grown-up concerns. But if you give me permission to invoke it in a jokey, ironic way, I’ll recommend that you cultivate more surprising, interesting and original sins. In other words, Aries, it’s high time to get bored with your predictable ways of stirring up a ruckus. Ask God or Life to bring you some really evocative mischief that will show you what you’ve been missing and lead you to your next robust learning experience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

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