Mississippi Humanities Council Community Read

What: Mississippi Humanities Council Community Read: a free four-week literary discussion series exploring the themes, questions, and challenges of celebrating Blues music in Mississippi through the lens of B. Brian Foster's I Don’t Like the Blues: Race, Place and the Backbeat of Black Life.

When: September 2, 9, 16, and 23 (all Wednesdays), followed by a visit to Blue Monday, presented by the Central Mississippi Blues Society, on October 5. Foster himself will join the discussion on Sept 2.

Where: All four September meetings will take place in the Christian Center. Rides will be available to Hal & Mal's for Blue Monday.

Additional Details: Refreshments provided! All participants will receive a free copy of I Don't Like the Blues, courtesy of the Mississippi Humanities Council, as well as free admission to Blue Monday.

To Claim a Spot: With the aim of optimizing the discussion, the MHC has capped total participation at 40. We have ten reserved slots for Millsaps participants. If you would like to claim one of these spots, please pickawm@millsaps.edu email and copy Alex Melnick (1 Campus, 1 Community) at melnias@millsaps.edu.