by Nate Schumann Since its founding in 1945 as the Jackson Opera Guild, the arts organization formerly known as the Mississippi Opera Association has gone through a number of changes. On Jan. 26, 2020, the opera guild announced its latest metamorphosis—a new name, Opera Mississippi. Coinciding with the company's 75th anniversary, the shift reflects new initiatives and other developments Opera Mississippi has in store.
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by Nate Schumann Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, four-time Grammy winner Matthew West, 42, grew up playing baseball but possessing a talent for music that those around him encouraged him to pursue.
by Micah Smith Allen Luke sat on the patio outside of Crown Studios in Fondren, taking a quick break before jumping back into an already long day in late July.
by Micah Smith Donnie Dennis kneels on the floor of his workshop and hammers a cookie-cutter-like piece of metal into a leather strap, rounding its edges. After producing six or so symmetrical straps, he starts his next task and begins attaching metal buttons to the ends, which also requires a decent amount of hammering.
by Micah Smith Tiffany Coleman-McGee smiled brightly as she walked into the sanctuary at We Care Church in Jackson on a dreary Sunday afternoon.
by Micah Smith One might not expect for an event with "versus" in the title to be about forming relationships, but Brad "Kamikaze" Franklin, owner of OurGlass Media Group, says that is exactly the core of the company's ongoing Country Cousinz Concert Series.
by Micah Smith Like its home state, the Mississippi Opera has a rich history. Founded in 1945, it is the ninth-oldest continuously operating opera company in the United States. Over the years, it has featured world-renowned singers such as Brooklyn, N.Y.-native soprano Beverly Sills and Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe.
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