Vicksburg News: Saturday, August 21 "A Katrina Retrospect" at Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Saturday, August 21 "A Katrina Retrospect" at Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium

"A Katrina Retrospect"

August 21 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium

This event is free and open to the public.

The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is partnering with Lorelei Books to present “A Katrina Retrospect”, a program dedicated to the impacts of Hurricane Katrina. This program will include authors, artists and photographers that translated their stories and visions through their talents to help individuals understand this horrible tragedy. A book signing and exhibit by statewide and regional figures such as Ellis Anderson, Adam Davenport, Melody Golding, Toni Orrill and H.C. Porter will begin at 2pm. A panel discussion will begin at 3pm and will include the five participants, National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Stephen Wilkinson, and Mississippi College sociologist department chair, Gary K. Mayfield, Ph.D., to discuss the many impacts Hurricane Katrina contributed to the area and the human spirit.

Mixed Media Workshop with Elke Briuer

August 21 · 9:00am - 4:00pm

Southern Cultural Heritage Academy Building

Each student will learn how using old magazines, household cleaner and imagination can add up to incredible art. The class will allow students to learn the method of applying Citra-Solv to magazine pages to create abstract art. Students will learn this process through many steps to create their masterpiece. Wearing old clothing is a must for this all day project. The cost for this fascinating workshop is $45 SCHF Members and $50 non-members and all supplies are included. Facebook Event

Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, contact 601.631.2997 or email info@southernculture.org