Clarksdale Snow Day (“Baby, it’s Cold Outside”)
A couple of images from the recent snow in Clarksdale.
Today in Music: January 17
1904: Anton Chekhov’s “Cherry Orchard” opens at Moscow Aft Theater. 1927: Singer/Actress Eartha Kitt born in South Carolina. 1943: Singer/guitarist Chris Montez (“Let’s Dance”) born in Los Angeles. 1948: Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor appears on the planet. 1955: Country singer Steve Earle born in San Antonio. 1964: Rolling Stones release their first EP (“You […]
Daye5 “Guns Down” Basketball Tournament
March 1o, 2018. Daye5 Foundation Event. All proceeds go to Daye5 Scholarship funds. Mark in down in your Calendar! Guns Down Nonviolent Basketball tournament. Do it for Daye, put those guns away! Featuring entertainment for all ages. Doors open at 11:00 am. Clarksdale Expo Center.
This Day in Music: January 16th
A little bit of music history… from the birthplace of the blues. 1938: First jazz concert ever held in Carnegie Hall, and it was Benny Goodman. 1937: Ventures bassist Bob Bogel born. 1942: U.S. R&B singer Barbara Lynn born. 1943: Country singer Ronnie Milsap born in North Carolina. 1957: The Cavern Club opens in Liverpool, […]
8th Annual Clarksdale Film Festival
Screenings at: The New Roxy 363 Issaquena Ave. Grandma’s Sports Bar 115 3rd Steet Featured Films: Two Trains Running Shake Sister Shake Chasing Trane (the John Coltrane Documentary) Mr. Handy’s Blues Fannie Lou Hammer: STAND UP Talking Black in America
Espy Sister Continues Family Political Tradition
Jaye Espy, sister of Mayor Chuck Espy, makes her first run for political office. An education consultant in Potomac, Maryland, she is running as a District 15 delegate for the Maryland General Assembly. This continues the Espy family’s tradition as a leading political family. Her uncle, Mike Espy, served in Congress and was the Secretary […]
Commissioner Turner at MML Conference
City of Clarksdale Commissioner Willie Turner, Jr. attends Mississippi Municipal League (MML) Mid- Winter Conference. While attending the conference, Commissioner Turner had the opportunity to meet with Mississippi State Representative Orlando Paden and Alderman Billy J. Willis of Tunica, MS at the State Capitol in Jackson, MS. The Mississippi Municipal League is the Official Non-Profit […]
Keeping the Dream Alive: Martin Luther King Celebration
Family and Youth Opportunities Division (FYOD), Inc. presents the 6th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The event was held on Saturday, January 13th in the Flamingo Bay Ballroom at the Isle of Capri Casino. The well attended Clarksdale event included talks on Martin Luther King’s life and legacy, a look at current and future […]
Today in Music: Jan. 15th
Some music history from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1785: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s string quartet opus 10 premieres. 1895: Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Swan Lake” premiers in St. Petersburg. 1909: Drummer Gene Krupa born. 1929: Zydeco music’s “Queen Ida” (Guillory) is born. 1941: Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) born. 1933: Songwriter Sammy Cahn […]
This Day in Music: January 14
A little music history from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1785: Mozart completes “Dissonantenkwartet” (Opus 10). 1900: Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca” premieres in Rome. 1960: Elvis Presley promoted to Sergeant in U.S. Army. 1966: David Bowie releases his first single (“Can’t Help Thinking About Me”). 1967: Sonny and Cher release “The Beat […]