Link Centre

Sessions Open Mic: Special Guest, Asia Rainey
2022-06-10 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Black Box Theatre
Sessions Open Mic welcomes all spoken word artists, singers, musicians, comedians… Our June show features Asia Rainey

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Sessions Open Mic
Friday, June 10, 2022
7:30pm
Featuring Asia Rainey
Sessions Open Mic welcomes all spoken word artists, singers, musicians, comedians…Headlining our June mic is the incomparable Asia Rainey.
As always, if you have any questions, let us know. To sign up for a slot in the Spoken Word forum, email Adrian Jones at adrian1914@hotmail.com.

Asia Rainey is a multidisciplinary artist and writer with a resume spanning spoken word poetry, music, theatre, visual arts, and film. A native New Orleanian, her work reflects the vivid vernacular, southern rhythm, and spirited culture of her birthplace. Known for writing with intense imagery and lyrical storytelling, Ms. Rainey has been welcomed as a dynamic performer at numerous events, festivals, and educational institutions. Her work in the arts, education, and activism has received national and international acclaim, from being named a 2017 Literary Arts Fellow for the State of Mississippi to serving as a U.S. arts delegate overseas. As an educator, she has authored curricula for creative writing, facilitating workshops for arts professionals, academic teachers, and audiences spanning generations.
At Link Centre, she is part of our family and the creative mother of Sessions Open Mic, which began when Asia was Artist-in-Residence here. We are thrilled to have her back at the mic on Friday, June 10.
She will also conduct an afternoon writing workshop on Saturday, June 11, 3-5pm. Admission to the workshop is available separately or in combination with the Open Mic.
Workshop Topic: Developing Your Writing.

Writing Workshop with Asia Rainey
2022-06-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Link Centre, 1800 Main Street, Tupelo, MS, 38801, United States
Writing Workshop: Developing Your Writing

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Writing Workshop
Saturday, June 11, 2022
3:00pm to 5:00pm CDT
Facilitator, Asia Rainey
Asia Rainey is a multidisciplinary artist and writer with a resume spanning spoken word poetry, music, theatre, visual arts, and film. A native New Orleanian, her work reflects the vivid vernacular, southern rhythm, and spirited culture of her birthplace. Known for writing with intense imagery and lyrical storytelling, Ms. Rainey has been welcomed as a dynamic performer at numerous events, festivals, and educational institutions. Her work in the arts, education, and activism has received national and international acclaim, from being named a 2017 Literary Arts Fellow for the State of Mississippi to serving as a U.S. arts delegate overseas. As an educator, she has authored curricula for creative writing, facilitating workshops for arts professionals, academic teachers, and audiences spanning generations.
At Link Centre, she is part of our family and the creative mother of Sessions Open Mic, which began when Asia was Artist-in-Residence here. We are thrilled to have her back at the mic on Friday, June 10.
She will also conduct an afternoon writing workshop on Saturday, June 11, 3-5pm. Admission to the workshop is available separately or in combination with the Open Mic. (Purchase combo tickets from the Open Mic event.)
Workshop Topic: Developing Your Writing.

Monthly Music Mix - Grady Champion
2022-06-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Link Centre, 1800 Main Street, Tupelo, MS, 38801, United States
Grammy-winning Blues Artist Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 7:30pm

https://gradychampionatlink.eventbrite.com
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Grady Champion Returns to Link Centre
Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 7:30pm
Link Centre Concert Hall
Tickets: $18/advance, $20/door
Mississippi-based, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, entertainer/musician, Grady Champion has been captivating audiences for more than two decades. The singer/harp player/guitarist/songwriter/producer signed to Malaco Records, headquartered in nearby Jackson, MS, in 2013; his first full-length release with the legendary blues label was released the following year. His album, Bootleg Whiskey, named for the George Jackson song, that is one of the album highlights, established Champion as a torch carrier for authentic Mississippi blues.

In 2003, Champion’s song, co-written with Kevin Bowe, entitled “Trust Yourself” was included on Etta James’ Let’s Roll album (2003), which won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album and a Blues Music Award as the Soul/Blues Album of the Year from the Blues Foundation in 2004.

More info at his website.

2022 Winners Gumtree Singer Songwriter Competition
2022-07-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Concert Hall
2022 Winners Gumtree Singer Songwriter Competition
Josh Knighton, Kyle Kite, and Savannah Rose Scruggs
Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 7:30pm
Link Centre Concert Hall
Tickets: $15/advance, $20/door

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Spoken Word - KWEEN JASIRA
2022-08-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Black Box Theatre
Friday August 19, 2022
Black Box Theatre
doors open @7pm
open mic @7:30pm
admission $10
free popcorn; cash bar

Kween Jasira
2022-08-22 19:30 | Reception Hall

Monthly Music Mix: Chambless & Muse, Celtic Music
2022-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Concert Hall
Monthly Music Mix: Chambless & Muse, Celtic Music
Celtic Music Jil Chambless, Flute and Vocals, Scotty Muse, guitar Friday, October 21, 2022 Link Centre Concert Hall, Tupelo

Sessions Open Mic April 5, 2024
2024-04-05 19:00 | Black Box Theatre
An advertisement for “sessions open mic” which features spoken word and music events on friday, April 5, 2024, at the link centre black box with doors opening at 7 pm and the event starting at 7:30 pm.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Event- April 8, 2024 1 PM
2024-04-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Link Centre, 1800 Main Street, Tupelo, MS, 38801, United States

Choral Music of Russell Roden with Beverly Clement McAlilly Pianist
2024-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Concert Hall

Janelle Arthur
2024-06-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Concert Hall

West of Shake Rag Comedy
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:00

The Sounds of New York & New Orleans with Pianist/Singer Gary Negbaur
2025-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Link Centre, 1800 Main Street, Tupelo, MS, 38801, United States
An international favorite with guy-next-door charm, acclaimed pianist/vocalist/composer Gary Negbaur returns to Tupelo to lead a musical journey through two great American cities, sharing the sounds of Dixieland, Broadway, Folk, and Rock along the way.

North MS Symphony Orchestra
2025-10-25 19:30 - 21:00
