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Artist and illustrator, Adam Trest, signs the book, "The Lantern House"

Calendar & Events Storytelling Festival

January 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Storytelling Festival

The Storytelling Festival celebrates MCM-Meridian’s literacy initiative by hosting performing artists and other special guests at the museum for a day of interactive reading, creative storytelling, and musical performances which bring the art of story to life. Join us on Saturday, January 13 from 10am – 3pm for an unforgettable event!

PURCHASE MUSEUM TICKETS

10:00am – 3:00pm

  • Junior Auxiliary RIF book giveaways

11:00am • 1:00pm • 2:00pm

  • Storytelling through Dance with Mary Frances Massey | Made possible by a Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) mini grant

12:00pm

  • Meridian Little Theatre vignette of Finding Nemo

11:00am – 2:00pm

  • Princess Appearances

3:00pm

  • Join us as Maggie Brantley takes us through her memoir in A Hospital in Birmingham, where she faced childhood cancer. A Q&A will follow shortly after.

3:30pm

  • Landon Bryant (@landontalks), Laurel-based Comedian & Digital Creator, will read Y is for Y’all and hold a meet & greet with guests.

Chit Chat with LandonTalks

MCM-Meridian is bringing you a special addition to Storytelling Festival! Join us after-hours at 6:00pm for an exclusive comedic event: Chit Chat with LandonTalks! Must be 16+ to attend. Click here to learn more & purchase tickets. 

 

Maggie Brantley with her memoir, A Hospital in Birmingham

 

Comedian and digital creator, Landon Bryant

 

Details

Date:
January 13
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

MCM-Meridian
403 22nd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301 United States
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