This month, I’m delighted to join the Mississippi Children’s Museum as part of their 2016 visiting artist program. If you’ve ever been, you know that the MCM is one of Jackson’s — and the state’s — finest museums, and an incredible place to learn and play for kids of all ages. If you’re in the greater Jackson area, and have kids who love reading, writing, or poetry, stop by this Sunday afternoon (the 4th) for free workshops exploring the fun of language in poetry. Workshops will also return in two weeks, on Sunday the 18th. Call the MCM or visit their website for more details.

Pelican Bomb has an exploration of Palestine Gardens, a scale-model replica of the Holy Land tucked away down in Lucedale, Mississippi. If you’re in the area, stop and check it out.

The annual Tennessee Williams Festival writing contests are now open for entries, in poetry, fiction, and playwriting. Deadlines are in November — more information on the TWF website.

Pelican Bomb has a short essay on a recent book arts exhibition at the Foundation Gallery — unfortunately, the show is now over, but many of the works are still available to look up elsewhere.

Audio from the “Now You’re Talking with Marshall Ramsey” show is now online, available here.