The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience

The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience There's no place like it, because there's no place like Mississippi.
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Located in the heart of Meridian, The MAX is a thriving arts and cultural center that inspires Mississippi pride and transforms lives through authentic cultural experiences. Dedicated to celebrating and honoring the lives and works of talented Mississippians, who have touched the lives of so many around the world.

What does it mean to carry a father’s legacy—and finally see it told on film?Join us at The MAX on Saturday, June 13, fo...
05/29/2026

What does it mean to carry a father’s legacy—and finally see it told on film?

Join us at The MAX on Saturday, June 13, for a screening of the new MPB documentary, “Everlasting: The Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers,” followed by a conversation with Reena Evers-Everette, daughter of civil rights icon Medgar Evers, and the film’s director, Taiwo Gaynor.

Moderated by Michael Morris of the Two Mississippi Museums, the discussion will explore the making of the film, the personal stories behind it, and why Medgar Evers’s life and work are as urgent as ever.

Presented by the Mississippi Humanities Council, MPB - Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute.

RSVP: https://www.msarts.org/events/everlasting-a-conversation-with-taiwo-gaynor-reena-evers-everette/

From Brookhaven, Mississippi to the Marvel Universe.Before the world knew him as a Hugo Award-winning author, NY Times b...
05/28/2026

From Brookhaven, Mississippi to the Marvel Universe.

Before the world knew him as a Hugo Award-winning author, NY Times bestselling graphic novelist, scholar, and Afrofuturist visionary, John Jennings was imagining worlds rooted in Black memory, folklore, and comics.

Now, his groundbreaking work arrives at The MAX.

"John Jennings: Build Your World" explores the depth of Jennings’s creative universe — from "Silver Surfer: Ghost Light" and "Blue Hand Mojo" to his celebrated adaptation of "Kindred" by Octavia Butler.

This exhibition is about comics, but it’s also mythology, memory, Southern storytelling, and Black futurism in motion.

🗓 Opening June 20, 2026
📍 The MAX | Meridian, MS
www.msarts.org/johnjennings

Come experience the world-building of one of Mississippi’s most visionary storytellers. Exhibition on view through March 27, 2027.

There are moments that remind us why the arts matter, and last night was one of them.We're grateful so many could join u...
05/28/2026

There are moments that remind us why the arts matter, and last night was one of them.

We're grateful so many could join us as Charlie Worsham kicked off his Pros & Cons Tour with The Parchman Band, a group of incarcerated musicians using songwriting, rehearsal, and live performance as tools for growth, connection, and healing inside the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.

Thank you to everyone who shared in this unforgettable night with us.

Limited tickets remain for Charlie Worsham with The Parchman Band tonight at The MAX. Planing to join us? Here's what yo...
05/27/2026

Limited tickets remain for Charlie Worsham with The Parchman Band tonight at The MAX. Planing to join us? Here's what you need to know:

The event will take place upstairs in the exhibits. Seating is first come, first served, so please arrive early if you'd like a seat up front. Standing tables will also be available, along with a cash bar.

Make it a night out and support one of your favorite Downtown Meridian restaurants before or after the show.

Get tickets here: https://www.msarts.org/events/charlie-worsham-with-the-parchman-prison-band/

Special thanks to our event sponsor: Coffin, Lamar, Sims & Hannah | Wells Fargo Advisors.

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Ready to get your hands dirty this summer?Our Wheel Thrown Ceramics for Beginners classes kick off next week, and spots ...
05/27/2026

Ready to get your hands dirty this summer?

Our Wheel Thrown Ceramics for Beginners classes kick off next week, and spots are still available!

Learn the fundamentals of throwing on the pottery wheel in a fun, welcoming studio environment with instructor Tom Carmichael. All supplies provided.

Choose your session:
Tuesdays: June 2–July 21 | 2-4 pm
Thursdays: June 4–July 23 | 2-4 pm
Saturdays: June 6–August 1 | 10 am-12 pm

Sign up today: www.msarts.org/workshops

Don’t just see a show—make a difference! Join us tomorrow night.
05/26/2026

Don’t just see a show—make a difference! Join us tomorrow night.

Tomorrow at The MAX 🎸Mississippi native and CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham takes the stage with The Parchman B...
05/26/2026

Tomorrow at The MAX 🎸

Mississippi native and CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham takes the stage with The Parchman Band for an unforgettable night of live music.

5 pm doors | 6 pm show
🎟 $20 non-members | $15 members

Tickets: https://www.msarts.org/events/charlie-worsham-with-the-parchman-prison-band/

Special thanks to our event sponsor: Coffin, Lamar, Sims & Hannah | Wells Fargo Advisors.

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Join photographer and storyteller Sophia Calderon on Saturday, June 6, for a free storytelling workshop inspired by her ...
05/21/2026

Join photographer and storyteller Sophia Calderon on Saturday, June 6, for a free storytelling workshop inspired by her upcoming photobook "As I Live and Breathe."

Through a hands-on activity using color, fabric, and Polaroids, participants will explore creative ways to transform lived experiences into visual narratives.

Register today: msarts.org/events/sophia-calderon-artist-talk-storytelling-workshop

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2155 Front Street
Meridian, MS
39301

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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