The Hattiesburg Arts Council provides collaborative, innovative, and accessible programming in the arts, that promotes artists in all disciplines and enhances the quality of life in our community.
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Drum Talk
Drumming with Hattiesburg Arts Council is back! Join Shawn Lawrence and Friends at the Jook from 6-7 p.m. every Monday through May 18 for Drum Talk Bring your own percussion instruments or use some of ours!
The Jook is at the RSJ Community Arts Center, 825 N. Main St.
It's free to participate and the drumming is open to all ages. Learn a little and play a little.
Bring a blanket or a chair to sit on and enjoy an evening out of doors. If you've been to any of our previous drum circles, you'll know what a relaxing and fun evening this will be.
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Poetry Celebration and Awards Ceremony
Join us in celebrating our poet laureate Jennifer Polson Peterson and her group of Hattiesburg elementary student poets as they wrap up the school year. The event will feature poetry readings, awards ceremony and other activities from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Rebekah Stark Johnson Community Arts Center, 825 N. Main St.
Pine Straw Basket Workshop
We have another exciting workshop coming up. You can learn how to make your own flat-bottom pine needle baskets at our workshop featuring basket weaver extraordinaire Denine Jones. Each participant will receive two kits along with hands-on instruction for weaving beautiful and useful baskets.
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The cost to attend the workshop is $35 per person, plus Eventbrite fees. Materials to make two baskets are included with each ticket purchase. Class size is limited to 12 participants. The flat-bottom workshop will take place on Saturday, May 9. This workshop will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rebekah Stark Johnson Community Arts Center, 825 N. Main St.
