B.B. King and Governor Haley Barbour Visit B.B. King Museum!
Look Who Stopped By!
This year's B.B. King Homecoming festivities kicked off with a visit from Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and our own B.B. King!
Governor Barbour and First Lady Marsha Barbour stopped in Indianola to tour the B.B. King Museum while B.B. himself was in town. Accompanied by the King of the Blues, the Barbours enjoyed a two-hour tour of the exhibits, films, and B.B.'s personal stories.
Afterwards, the trio met with students from the Museum's Art of Living Smart Summer Program.
Students had a blast talking with the Governor and First Lady about all that they are learning in their music class. B.B. King joined the students in their classes on nutrition, wellness, music and dance. For more photos from this exciting day and the rest of the B.B. King Homecoming festivities, check out the B.B. King Museum's photo gallery!
High Noon with Brandi Ward Hyatt The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center welcomes Brandi Lyle Ward Hyatt to the stage in Lucille's, the Museum gift shop, on Friday, July 30 at noon. Because of her roots in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, her style is a unique blend of gospel, blues, jazz and country that appeals to all ages and cultures. High Noon Brown Bag Luncheons are held at the B.B. King Museum on the last Friday of every month, at 12 noon. Bring your lunch. Beverages are available for purchase. No advance reservation required. For more information on Brandi Ward Hyatt and this event, click here. |
 Yocona International Folk FestivalThe B.B. King Museum is thrilled to welcome the Yocona International Folk Festival for its first appearance in Indianola on Wednesday, August 4th. Groups participating in this year's festival will present a children's workshop at the Museum at 10:00 a.m. An evening performance will be held at the Mid-Delta Arts Association Theater just down the street from the Museum at 7:00 p.m. This unique show will include performances by dancers and drummers from Finland, Singapore, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The morning children's workshop is free and open to the public. Please contact Jack McWilliams at the Museum at 662-887-9539, ext. 227, to sign up so that we may know how many people to expect. Tickets for the evening performance will go on sale to MDAA Patron ticket holders on Tuesday, July 27 and to the general public on Friday, July 30. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 18 and can be purchased by contacting the Crown Restaurant at 110 Front Street in Indianola or calling the restaurant at 662-887-4522. For more information on the Yocona International Folk Festival, go to www.yoconafestival.org. |
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