To celebrate the 100th birthday of B.B. King and the 90th birthday of Elvis Presley, GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi will host a free Family Day event on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature performances by 14 year old blues guitar prodigy, John Clayton White, free admission to GRAMMY Museum Mississippi — provided by Visit Mississippi, Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area, and King’s Daughters and Sons Circle Number 2 — arts and crafts by Delta Arts Alliance, interactive offerings from Delta State University's Delta Music Institute, and much more. Food vendors including Kenny’s BBQ will also be onsite with snacks and beverages for purchase. This program is also sponsored by Mississippi Arts Commission and SuperTalk Mississippi.
“We are so thrilled to celebrate the 100th birthday of B.B. King and the 90th birthday of Elvis Presley with a special free Family Day event at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi,” said Emily Havens, Executive Director of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. “We welcome everyone in Cleveland and the surrounding areas to come out for what will be a fantastic day of music, art, and family fun. We’re excited to honor two music icons whose legacies continue to inspire generations and to share their stories with our community in a meaningful and engaging way.”
The free Rock ‘N’ Blues Family Day will include performances by local dancers, a dress-up contest encouraging guests to come dressed as Elvis or B.B. King, and a craft station competition showcasing the best art created on site. Guests will also enjoy complimentary access to all exhibits at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi.
For more information on special programming at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, visit grammymuseumms.org.
