The MAX: PLACE Quarterly_Winter 21-22 by Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience

Place Mississippi Arts+Entertainment Experience | Winter 21–22

MUSEUMS AND TRUST

When I was a young museum professional it was drilled into my conscience that one of the most important attributes we should cherish and protect in the museum sector is the public’s trust. Our sometimes risky devotion to truth-telling through exhibitions and interpretive programs should be grounded in peer-reviewed research and fact. It is our role in society to share both beautiful and ugly truths about history and society. This year the American Alliance of Museums commissioned an independent survey and collected over 1,200 responses from a demographic which closely matches the current US population by age, educational attainment, race, and ethnicity. The resulting report titled Museums and Trust 2021 revealed that the American public regards museums as highly trustworthy—ranking second only to friends and family, and significantly more trustworthy than non-government organizations (NGOs) generally, news organizations, the government, corporations and business, researchers and scientists, and social media. You can download a copy of the survey findings at www.aam-us.org/2021/10/05/ exploring-museums-and-trust-2021/. During the creation of exhibitions at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, we were devoted to maintaining intellectual control over the information we shared about featured artists and their lives. That means we only sought factual and unbiased information. The living artists we collaborated with were most understanding of the objective approach we took in telling their stories. In a time when it often seems you don’t know what sources of information to trust, it’s good to know that the American public continues to value museums as sources of truth and a place for meaningful dialogue and reflection about our world. Knowing this helps to sustain us during turbulent times. In early 2021, we hosted the first annual Sipp & Savor Food and Drink Experience. On that cool spring afternoon, we all thought the pandemic was behind us. As you know, a resurgence this summer brought more challenges. I hope as December 31 draws near that you will keep the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience in your year-end giving plans. Like 2020, the past year has been a tremendous challenge. Your continued support for our mission is vital and deeply appreciated. Regards,

Mark A Tullos Jr. President | CEO The MAX 2

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On the cover: The Threefoot Hotel in downtown Meridian, courtesy of Bill Hannah

Board of Directors Fred Wile, Chair Meridian Melanie Mitchell, Vice Chair Meridian Marian Barksdale, Secretary Oxford Archie Anderson, Treasurer Starkville

The MAX by The Numbers 2001

Ann Alexander, Past Chair Marion Shawn Brevard, Tupelo Sheryl Davidson, Meridian Tommy Dulaney, Meridian

Year of authorization of museum with statewide mission

60,000+

Building square footage

Ralph Eubanks, Washington, DC Veldore Young Graham, Meridian Checky Herrington, Starkville Eddie Kelly, Bay St. Louis Annie McMillan, Meridian Sammy Moon, Jackson Joe Norwood, Meridian Caroline Cannada Rush, Meridian Billy Thornton, Gulfport

State and private investment in museum facility

Legendary artists honored in Hall of Fame

Dede Mogollon, Meridian

Duffee Williams, Meridian Millie Swan, Hattiesburg Laura Carmichael (Ex-Officio) Director Emeriti Fred Cannon Billy Estes Alan Lamar

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301

Total artists featured in The MAX

Changing exhibitions since opening

Kelly Swain, Meridian

$50M

5,468

MAX members in all categories since November 2017

Total number of adult and youth classes held

1,500

Attendees at first Sipp & Savor culinary event in 2021

21,341

Number of social media followers, all platforms

2155 Front Street Meridian, MS 39301 601-581-1550 www.msarts.org

87,000

Visitor and event attendees since opening of The MAX in April 2018 10.11.21

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By Coleman Warner, MAX Director of Development

Downtown Revival: Cultural Attractions, Restoration Stir Enthusiasm in Meridian In the late 1950s, as Meridian held on to its status as a regional center for commerce and culture, the Art Deco-styled Threefoot office building teemed with activity. Mississippi’s first skyscraper served as the center of gravity for a sprawling, timeworn downtown district. During those days, a lawyer practicing on one of the 16-story landmark’s upper floors might open a big window, step out onto a flat rooftop section, and enjoy a stunning view of the Queen City and rolling woods and farmlands stretching out to the horizon. That striking vantage point, along with other endearing features of the Threefoot, will now be shared by large numbers as the Marriott chain welcomes visitors to an upscale hotel complete with a Starbucks coffee shop and the Boxcar rooftop bar, named in tribute to the area’s rich railroad history. And this adaptiveuse project looms large in a story of revitalization for Meridian and Lauderdale County, one in which arts institutions—including the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, or The MAX—play a powerful role. Following a period of decline and increasing building vacancies after the 1970s, downtown Meridian is attracting new investment and energy, as businesses and nonprofit organizations rediscover the potential of historic buildings such as the Threefoot—completed in 1929, just before the onset of the Great Depression— and add new attractions to the old. (The building’s name is taken from that of the German-Jewish immigrant family that built it.) One young entrepreneur, Elic Purvis, has secured a loyal following for Jean’s, a lunch place, since he opened the business on the ground floor of the old Pigford Building, just across from a fortress-like U.S. Post Office complex, in 2019. An appreciation for architecture and awareness of growing public interest in historic settings influenced the businessman. Left: Downtown along Sela Ward Parkway (22nd Avenue), courtesy of Bill Hannah.

“People everywhere are getting into going back downtown—back to our roots, back to our core,” Purvis said. WINTER 21–22

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The opening of the $50 million MAX museum complex, a state-of-the-art center for highlighting Mississippi’s artistic legends, in the spring of 2018 proved a major step in reclaiming Meridian’s traditional role as a cultural center. Building on the legacies of other attractions such as the Temple Theater and Meridian Museum of Art, The MAX was developed just two blocks from the Mississippi State University Riley Center, home to a beautifully restored historic opera house that regularly lands major music acts. Left: The MSU Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts and The Threefoot Hotel. Above, left to right: Mississippi Children’s Museum—Meridian, courtesy of the museum; Queen City Cigar interior wall mural, Mia’s mural, and Belle G. Boutique mural, courtesy of Coleman Warner.

It hasn’t hurt renewal efforts to have, at the heart of downtown, a distinctive and well-known restaurant, Weidmann’s, Mississippi’s oldest eatery at 151 years. And the downtown district sees ongoing grassroots efforts to sustain small museums honoring Meridian’s rail history and Jimmie Rodgers, the “father of country music” (also one of dozens of figures in The MAX Hall of Fame). Just steps away from the Threefoot, a new craft brewery, the Threefoot Brewing Company, attracts a diverse crowd, including young professionals and military service members from nearby bases, to a restored former bank building. Meanwhile, families WINTER 21–22

Threefoot Brewery, courtesy of Coleman Warner; Jean’s Restaurant, courtesy of Elic Purvis; and The MAX, courtesy of Bill Hannah.

from around the Meridian area and beyond find their way to a recently developed branch of the Mississippi Children’s Museum, located just across a railroad overpass bridge from The MAX, an Amtrak station, and myriad other downtown attractions. On Front Street, location of The MAX, a specialty cigar shop, Queen City Cigars, a major commercial building restoration by Castle, a pipeline construction company, and an Italian coffee shop and restaurant, Mia’s, are adding to the mix of ventures that capture public and media attention. Around the corner, a new headquarters for the Meridian Symphony and offices of the East Mississippi Business Development Corp. are among other operations making notable use of older buildings. And a few blocks north, past the Threefoot, the firm LPK Architects, which designed The MAX complex, is carefully restoring for new uses a long-vacant building that once housed a popular music store. Meridian’s developers and planners are looking back, appreciating old structures and threads of culture, as they bring new life to downtown. Apartments in a few historic buildings are attracting a diverse mix of residents. The prospect of sustained foot traffic, especially after the Threefoot hotel is in full swing, stirs high hopes among operators of the Belle G Boutique, which relocated downtown after many years of operation on the city’s outskirts. Hallie Majure Dyess, a buyer and marketing specialist for the clothing and gift shop, borrowed the slogan “Kindness is Always Fashionable” from a business in Atlanta to use in a wall mural at their newly renovated building. “We just started to see the growth and revitalization beginning to happen. We decided (a downtown location) would be a good move to grow our customer base,” Dyess said. “I feel there’s a real uplifting spirit and sense of camaraderie now.” 8

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News from The MAX PLACE Wins Award Each year, the American Alliance of Museums recognizes print media among institutions of all types and sizes in the US and around the world for their innovation, creativity, and production quality. The MAX’s PLACE newsletter, and Graphic Designer Paula Chance, have been awarded Honorable Mention in a category of museums similar in size to The MAX.

Paula Chance

“Each year, I am in awe of the amazing print materials being produced which is a testament to the boundless creativity and imagination that resides in museums,” said AAM Editor in Chief Dean Phelus. A Petal native, Chance attended the Mississippi University for Women and moved around Mississippi and Louisiana before landing at The MAX. She’s known since high school that she wanted a career in Graphic Design. “It’s creative problem solving—you can start with a blank slate and end up with something, sometimes unexpected, that works.”

Mississippi Outreach While special events, workshops, and other activities kept the Meridian campus of The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience busy through the fall, museum representatives took time to travel to several locations around Mississippi to confer with a wide range of arts enthusiasts. The goal: strengthen the still-young nonprofit’s diverse support network, encourage visits to Meridian, and explore ideas for future collaboration. MAX Director of Development Coleman Warner during October traveled to Columbus, Oxford, and Natchez to take part in strategic receptions (small in scale, respecting pandemic restrictions) that attracted cultural leaders, educators, artists, and others interested in The MAX’s statewide mission. Individual meetings with key arts advocates were also held in the three cities, as well as in Cleveland, Greenwood, and Indianola in the Delta. “Longtime arts supporters and leaders of institutions ranging from Mississippi University for Women in Columbus to the B.B. King Museum in Indianola were generous in their exchange of ideas and information,” said Warner, who plans outreach trips to the Gulf Coast and Hattiesburg in the near future. “We appreciate this engagement as we all work to better serve the state.” Top to bottom: MAX President Mark Tullos speaks to a reception attendee in Natchez; Bill McPherson, board chairman for B.B. King Museum in Indianola, spends some time honoring The King of the Blues.

President and CEO Mark Tullos, Graphic Designer Paula Chance and MAX board members Archie Anderson, Checky Herrington, and Marian Barksdale took part in selected events, with Tullos speaking during receptions at the Columbus Arts Council and ArtsNatchez downtown galleries. Barksdale took the lead in organizing a reception at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. WINTER 21–22

By Stacey Peralta, Curator of Exhibitions

Drawn Inside the Margins: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats & The Snowy Day

Above: Peter stretched as high as he could, 1967. Clementina’s cactus in the desert night, 1982. Opposite: Peter’s mother asked him and Willie to go on an errand to the grocery store, 1964. All images: Ezra Jack Keats Papers, DG0001, Box 117, Folder 1, de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection, Special Collections, The University of Southern Mississippi Libraries.

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On View February 5–April 16, 2022

“When I did my first book about a black kid, I wanted black kids and white kids to know that he’s there.” —Ezra Jack Keats When Ezra Jack Keats wrote and illustrated his first children’s book, he did not have ulterior motives for the creative work. Keats wanted to tell story of an African American child for the simple reason that he existed. The Snowy Day was written at a time when most children’s books featured Caucasian characters and depicted African American characters in a derogatory or stereotypical light, if they were depicted at all. It was published in 1962 in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement and Keats faced criticism from two sides: those who wanted him to take a stance with the Civil Rights Movement, and those who did not want the book published. Ultimately, The Snowy Day was well received, and in 1963 earned Keats the Randolph Caldecott Medal which recognizes the most distinguished American picture book for children. Before Keats’ untimely death in 1983, he illustrated over 80 children’s books, 22 of which he authored. Raised in Brooklyn during the Great Depression and coming of age during World War II as the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, Keats experienced poverty and racism and consequently could relate to other ethnicities who faced the same challenges. After the war, he changed his birth name, Jacob Ezra Katz, to counter anti-Semitism. His books are set in the inner city and feature ethnically diverse characters and everyday children. What is so special about his books are that they are examples of pure imagination—depicting children who explore and find fun, adventure, and sometimes challenges in everyday life. The title, Drawn Inside the Margins, is a play on the phrase “writing inside the margins” which means to analyze and interact with the text. Keats identified a problem in children’s literature— poor or missing treatment of young people of color—and addressed it. After The Snowy Day, authors and others in society following in his footsteps, began to do the same. Drawn Inside the Margins: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats & The Snowy Day features original sketches and photographs and will be on display February 5–April 17, 2022.

Books written and illustrated by Keats My Dog is Lost (1960) The Snowy Day* (1962) Whistle for Willie* (1964) John Henry, an American Legend (1965) Jennie’s Hat (1966) Peter’s Chair* (1967) A Letter to Amy* (1968) Goggles!* (1969) Hi, Cat! (1970) Apt. 3 (1971) Pet Show! (1972) Skates! (1973) Pssst! Doggie (1973) Dreams (1974) Kitten for a Day (1974) Louie (1975) The Trip (1978) Maggie and the Pirate (1979) Louie’s Search (1980) Regards to the Man in the Moon (1981) Clementina’s Cactus (1982) Posthumously: One Red Sun, a Counting Book (1968) Keats’ Neighborhood (2002) *The five books comprising “The Snowy Day Series”

WINTER 21–22

The MAX Store: Countdown to Christmas

Shop The MAX Store December 11–24 and save 20%–30% on gifts for everyone on your list.

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12.11 | 20% Off Art Prints

Prints by Mississippi’s most well known visual artist, Walter Anderson, as well as Wyatt Waters and Amanda Klein, are the perfect gift for the art connoiseur on your list.

12.14 | 20% Off Pottery*

For a unique gift, The MAX Store offers a great selection of pottery by Shearwater, Satterfield, and more. *Excludes McCarty

12.15 | 20% Off Jewelry

Choose a beautiful necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings by Earth’s Grace, Flirt, or The Met brands for that special someone.

12.16 | 20% Off Books

From coffee table books to children’s books to cookbooks and more, The MAX Store has books to suit every reader.

12.21 | 20% Off Capri Blue

Pamper your special person with bath and body products and candles from the Capri Blue Signature Collection.

12.22 | 20% Off Apparel

Shop for unique apparel, including a custom t-shirt commemorating the exhibit From Couture to da’ Streets: The Fashions of Patrick Kelly + Cross Colours (on display at The MAX through 1/8/22).

12.23 | 20% Off McCarty Pottery

Take advantage of this special McCarty Pottery sale. The MAX Store is the largest McCarty dealer in east Mississippi—stop by and purchase a one-of-a-kind piece for the McCarty collector on your list.

12.24 | 30% Off The Entire Store!

12.17 | 20% Off Candles

Avoid the Christmas Eve rush and enjoy special savings on everything in The MAX Store. Happy Holidays!

12.18 | 20% Off Toys

Shop with us during museum hours: 9am–5pm | Tuesday–Saturday Museum admission not required to visit The MAX Store.

Set a festive mood with a selection of candles from Capri Blue and Thyme’s— a gift to enjoy during the holidays and all year long. Fun and educational, toys from The MAX Store—musical instruments, arts and crafts sets, puzzles, and more—offer a creative way to play and learn.

WINTER 21–22

A MAX Membership: A Gift that Keeps on Giving Memberships are the perfect Holiday gift. Giving a gift membership is a great way to support The MAX while also sharing your love of art with that special someone. Make your shopping easy—call 601-581-1550 ext.33, visit The MAX Visitor Services Desk, or go online, www.msarts.org/join-or-renew/ to purchase a membership. Gift a Trip for the Holidays. The MAX is going to Greenwood in April. There, patrons will enjoy an overnight stay at the luxurious Alluvian Hotel and Spa, have a one-of-a-kind dining experience at the Viking Cooking School, and enjoy a tour of The Help filming locations. Watch for more details on this special travel offer. Double your admission benefits when you purchase a membership in December. Bring friends and family to The MAX this holiday season and take advantage of this special.* Members can bring double the number of guests to the museum—if you have an individual membership you are invited to bring one additional guest, a dual membership allows you to bring two additional guests, a family membership allows you to bring four additional guests and so on… *Valid 12/1–12/31. Closed Christmas Day. Members McCarty Monday. MAX Members at the Patron level ($250 and above) will have the opportunity to preview and purchase McCarty Pottery before it’s offered to the public. When a new shipment arrives, the store will be open on the following Monday for this exclusive sale*. Signature cocktails and appetizers will be provided. The first sale is Monday, December 20 from 10am–3pm. *Members will notified of upcoming sale dates.

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Enjoy a specially themed experience with workshops, artist demos, lectures, live performances, yard games, free refreshments, and more. First Saturday discount admission applies: $5 Adults | $1 Youth 6–17 | Kids 5 and under + Members are always free. F

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December 4, 2021 | Books + Ballerinas February 5, 2022 | Black Excellence All First Saturday events are free with museum admission. 9am–5pm

Tonea Stewart, actress and Greenwood native, performs A Black Woman Speaks, based on the poem Vicksburg native Beah Richards wrote and

performed in 1950. Richards, an actress, political activist, and poet, used prose and performance to address topics of race, gender, and class, including the oppression Black women faced in that era. L I V E

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February 5, 2022 | 2–4pm Free with museum admission.

Published in 1962, The Snowy Day, by author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats, is the story of Peter, an African American boy, who explores his neighborhood after the season’s first snowfall. The exhibition, Drawn Inside the Margins: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats & The Snowy Day, features original sketches and photographs from Keats award-winning children’s picture book. E X H I B I T

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On view February 6–April 16, 2022. Free with museum admission. WINTER 21–22

At The MAX this Winter Special Events, Classes + Workshops

Be inspired by the life stories of Mississippi’s arts legends. Learn about their creative processes and pursue your own interests at these special events and classes at The MAX.

Star Unveiling: Actor Juanita Moore The MAX Walk of Fame

The MAX Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees Announcement

February 5 | 1:30pm Free and open to the public.

Mississippi State Capitol Jackson, Mississippi Free and open to the public.

Born in Greenwood, Missisippi in 1914, Juanita Moore was a film, television, and stage actress. She was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1959 film Imitation of Life. Moore also appeared on stage and television throughout her 50-year career. Arnett Moore, Juanita’s nephew, will present a lecture on her life and career at 1pm preceeding the installation.

The votes have been counted and verified! Join us in mid-January in the rotunda of the state capitol for the official announcement of the five Mississippi artists who will be inducted into The MAX Hall of Fame in 2022. Mark your calendars: The MAX Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held December 15, 2022 at the MSU Riley Center, in downtown Meridian.

For Members and Guests Email members@msarts.org to join The MAX.

WineDown: Sparkling Wines January 17 $15 per Person, Free for Members Join us this winter for a wine tasting featuring sparkling wines. You’ll learn about the varietals, and could take home enough bubbly to last through the holiday season! 16

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Rules of the Game: Put together a 2–3 person team and bring three identical bottles of wine—two for the tasting and one for “the pot.” If your bottle is chosen the winner, you’ll take home a wide selection of sparkling wines. To register your team, visit www.msarts.org.

Masks and social distancing are recommended at The MAX. Dates and times are subject to change. For updates and to register for events, visit www.msarts.org.

Beginner’s Watercolor with Rosemary Kahlmus

Wheel Thrown Ceramics with Rosa Salas

January 11–March 1, 2022 Tuesdays | 2–4pm $155 Members $180 Non-members $165 Seniors 65+

January 11–March 1, 2022 Tuesdays | 5:30–7:30pm $155 Members $180 Non-members $165 Seniors 65+

In this eight-week beginner-level progressive course, students will learn and practice the basic techniques of watercolor. No prior experience required. All materials and instruction included in the course fee. Class size limited to 10 students, ages 16+. Registration required.

Artist Rosa Salas teaches this eight-week progressive ceramics course. Learn the basic techniques behind throwing on the potters wheel and create one-of-akind pieces all on your own. All materials, instruction, and firing included in the course fee. Class size limited to six students, ages 16+. Registration required.

Open Studio

Exhibition Preview

Tuesdays + Thursdays 11am–2pm $85 per month

February 4 | 5:30–7pm Drawn Inside the Margins: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats & The Snowy Day

The MAX ceramics studio is open to members of all skill levels and abilities. Fee includes materials and firing. Registration required by the first of every month.

Published in 1962 during the Civil Rights Movement, The Snowy Day, earned the Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished children’s picture book in

Mini Maestros 1st + 3rd Thursdays 10:30–11:30am Free and open to the public. Children five and under enjoy guided activities including music, crafts, games, and more. Free for toddlers and their parents/ caregivers. Museum admission not included. Limit two children per adult. Registration required.

1963. Learn more about this somewhat controversial book and author in this exhibit that features original sketches and photographs from The Snowy Day. Please rsvp by 2/1/22. Call 601-581-1550 ext. 10, or online at www.msarts.org WINTER 20–21

At MAXCreates workshops, participants ages 13–18 will create an original piece of art using various mediums. Led by a museum educator, the workshops are free and open to the public. Supplies are included. Registration required. December 7, 2021 | Holiday String Art January 4, 2022 | Collage Art February 1, 2022 | Mardi Gras Masks F

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Maxie’s Juke Joint is open and rockin’ this winter. Don’t miss a rollicking good time with two of Mississippi’s best blues bands—Keith Johnson and Bill “Howlin’” Madd Perry and Sky Perry. 6–9pm. Cash bar + free refreshments available. Registration required. $20 Non-members | Free for Members B

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December 17, 2021 | Keith Johnson February 11, 2022 | Bill “Howlin’” Madd + Sky Perry Funded in part by a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. Vincent Villemaire Photography

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Mark your calendars—The 2nd annual Sipp & Savor Food and Drink Experience will be held April 23, 2022. Celebrated chefs and distillers from across the south will create delectable dishes and cocktails at this fun-filled outdoor festival in downtown Meridian. April 23, 2022 | 6–10pm General Admission: $75 Adults | $20 Ages 6–20 Kids 5 + Under are Free For updates visit www.sipp&savor.com 18

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Mr. & Mrs. Ken LaBruyere LaBiche Jewelers, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Loeb Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Sam E. Long, III Dr. & Mrs. David Makey Mr. & Dr. Evan McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Scott McQuaig Mr. & Mrs. John Northam Hon. & Mrs. Lawrence Primeaux Mr. & Mrs. David G. Ray Mr. & Mrs. Don Rogers Ms. Peg Wahrendorff Mr. & Mrs. Coleman Warner Corporate Circle Atlas Roofing Corporation Benefactor’s Circle Mr. & Mrs. Bob Barham Ms. Juanity Crowe Mr. Courtland Gray & Mrs. Shannon Crowe Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Hall Meridian Airport Authority Dr. Tonea Stewart Grand Patron Mr. & Mrs. Eldean Boyken Mr. & Mrs. John B. Breaux Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David Brevard Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Jay Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Drinkwater Mr. & Mrs. Checky Herrington Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Kahlmus Meridian OB/GYN, PLLC Dr. & Mrs. Michael Nanney Mr. & Mrs. Stacey Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Temple Dr. Thomas Tischer & Mrs. Elizabeth S. Frohse Dr. & Mrs. John D. Voss Mr. & Mrs. George S. Warner

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Happy Holidays from The MAX!

Shop the The MAX Store for one-of-a-kind gifts for those special someones on your list. Shop during museum hours: 9am – 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday. Museum admission not required to shop at The MAX Store.