Voted Most Transformative film at the 15th Annual Crossroads Film Festival, Will To Change is about a three strikes offender from Mississippi who breaks the cycle of violence and addiction in his life and becomes a positive force in his community. Continue reading Watchlist: Will To Change
Category Archives: The Mississippi Scene
Newsmakers (artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, etc…) and events in Mississippi.
Casting Call: The Hollars
Open Casting Call for
THE HOLLARS
Morgan Casting is excited to be the local casting company for the upcoming feature film, THE HOLLARS, due to shoot in Jackson, MS this summer (commencing mid July). The SAG production stars Continue reading Casting Call: The Hollars
David Banner Discusses Diversifying, Depression and Meditation
Jackson MS native David Banner stops by Arise Entertainment 360 to talk about his new Gatorade commercial and drops some wisdom while he’s in the place.
Presentation of Scholarships and Grant at Soul City Showcase
This weekend, Comcast will recognize the 2014 recipients of its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program during the Soul City Showcase. Since the scholarship program’s inception, there have been over 19,000 winners totaling more than $19 million in scholarship funds.
“I applaud the Continue reading Presentation of Scholarships and Grant at Soul City Showcase
Exclusive Interview with Blues Legend Bobby Rush
Living Legend Bobby Rush: King of the Chitlin’ Circuit. Download this revealing special edition of Étude Life now!
Mark Your Calendar: Soul City Showcase & Expo
Jackson is gearing up to host the much anticipated Soul City Showcase & Expo this weekend at the Jackson Convention Complex. Besides great food and music the two day event boasts:
Continue reading Mark Your Calendar: Soul City Showcase & Expo
The Weather Channel’s Vivian Brown speaks at alma mater- JSU
Jackson State University’s very own Vivian Brown of The Weather Channel was home to participate in the school’s annual Mass Comm Celebration earlier this week. JSU’s official newspaper, The Blue & White Flash, was on hand to report all the details. Check it out below. (Photo credit: Dominique McCraney)
Note: If viewer is not visible below, follow this link to the original content.
Chuck D Keynote Speaker at JSU’s 8th Annual Creative Arts Festival
Member of Public Enemy and 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Chuck D will deliver the keynote address for Jackson State University’s 8th Annual Creative Arts Festival: The Legacy of Freedom Summer.
The festival will open Friday, April 13 in the Johnson Hall Art Gallery with a reception and photo exhibit from 6 pm to 8 pm. The exhibit will feature the work of Dr. Doris Derby entitled Women: Agents of Change in the American Civil Rights Movement.
Chuck D will deliver the keynote at 10:45 am Saturday April 12 in the Student Center Theater followed by a book signing for Fight the Power: Rap, Race, and Reality and Chuck D: Lyrics of a Rap Revolutionary.
This event is free and open to the public. Get a full schedule of events which include panel discussions and student performances here.
For more info on Chuck D and Public Enemy, including a current tour schedule visit the group’s official website.
Malaco Records Talent Search
Malaco Records, based in Jackson Mississippi, is holding a three-day talent search starting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thurs, Feb. 20). Auditions will be held at MetroCenter Mall. For more information click here.
Catch the Dancing Dolls on Lifetime
On March 5th get ready to see what Jackson is bringing. The Dancing Dolls of The Doll House Dance Factory have their own show premiering on the Lifetime channel.
The preview clip for Bring It! promises that the cast won’t just bring the dancing, but the drama as well. Dance Moms watch your backs! Coach D and her dance moms might have something for you. See what’s in store here.
Étude Life 