Dorian MyersWhen Power APAC theater arts teacher Dorian Myers, 30, sits on the edge of the stage in the little APAC auditorium, it is evident that she is in her territory.
International Museum of Muslim CultureWalking up the stairs at the Mississippi Arts Center, one might expect just another exhibit. But through the heavy wood and metal doors, Islam's history and culturerich with colors and texturesshow that it is much more than an ordinary exhibit.
Marriage of Design and ArtWith their recent May 8 grand opening, this creative undertaking is a marriage of interior design services and an art gallery.
Don't Judge a Punk by Her CoverIf you met Caroline or Ray Crawford on the street, knowing nothing more of them than the (black) clothes on their backs and (large) tattoos on their arms, you might come to one of the more stereotypical conclusions: just a …
Sweet Home MississippiIt's no surprise that "Growing up in Mississippi," (University of Mississippi Press, 2008, $25), an edited short story collection of tales and reflections from famous Mississippians like Jimmy Buffett, former Gov. William Winter and Ole Miss Chancellor Robert Khayat, reflects …
Putting the Mississippi in MAAMAs Richard McGinnis, co-founder of the Mississippi Academy of Ancient Music, describes the kind of music the academy brings to Jackson, he draws his hands close to his face and waves them around, as if conducting a group of medieval …
Human Interaction"PLEASE TOUCH" reads the strip of stickers lining the doorframe that leads into Visual Reference Studio.
Former Bush Flack: Iraq War ‘Not Necessary'The bombshell of the day is former Bush press secretary Scott McClelland's new book, which is very frank about Bush selling the war in Iraq with "lies." AP reports:
DA Alleges Cop Murder 'Cover-Up'The capital murder trial of Sharrod Moore, indicted in January for the 12-year-old murder of Jackson police officer Robert J. Washington, was supposed to happen this week. But Judge Swan Yerger has pushed the case back due to the inability …
College Baseball: Tough Roads AheadOle Miss and Southern Miss both got into the NCAA Tournament and they both face a tough road to Omaha. Ole Miss is headed to Coral Gables, Fla., and the regional hosted by Miami, the No. 1 overall seed in …
Inter-racial couples - What about the Children?I have noticed a growing number of inter-racial couples in the Jackson area in recent years. At first I thought there was a curiosity factor running wild. However, I have since met many people who are born to inter-racial couples. …
Sigur Rós Drops New Record & Plays Bonnaroo[from Sigur Rós] Sigur Rós will be releasing their fifth album, Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (English translation: with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly), on June 24th, 2008 on XL Recordings. The first track from …
College Baseball: Rebels and Eagles LoseOle Miss and Southern Miss both lost Sunday on the final day of their respective conference tournaments. Ole Miss lost to LSU, 8-2, in the SEC Tournament title game at Hoover, Ala. The Tigers have won 20 straight. In New …
Cook Report Moves MS Senator Race to "Toss-up"The non-partisan Cook Political Report has taken a look at the latest polls in the Musgrove-Wicker race for Trent Lott's old seat and have decided to call it a "Toss-Up," moving from its previous "Likely Republican" designation. Yowza. From the …