Welty weekend kicks off Thursday
The Eudora Welty Writer’s Symposium kicks off this week, as writers from around the country come to the university.
Our View: No shortage of cultural offerings
The Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium begins Thursday.
Welty Writers’ Symposium to feature Parrish, Johnson and other noted authors
Louisiana native Tim Parrish will present the keynote reading for the 26th annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium.
Redbud Reading Series launches in Starkville
On Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, authors Matthew Guinn of Jackson and Michael Piafsky of Mobile, La., will share the stage at 929 Coffee Bar in Starkville, where they will read from and discuss their celebrated debut novels. The event at 106 E. Main St. begins at 4 p.m.
Welty Symposium features bright literary lights Oct. 24-26
Esteemed Southern writer Ellen Gilchrist will give the keynote reading for the 25th annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium, held Oct. 24-26 on the Mississippi University
Our view: A rich literary heritage continues
Michael Farris Smith sat at a table in the W Room at the Mississippi University for Women student center Tuesday, busily signing copies of his book, “Rivers,” as avid readers, MUW officials and students milled about, some standing in line waiting to have their books signed, others mingling over hors d’oeuvres, punch and wine as singer/guitarist Paul Brady provided a musical backdrop.