RCAA Members Showcase their work at the MS Diagnostic Lab in 2008

Members of the Rankin County Arts Alliance showcased their work in Mississippi early in 2008 at the MS Diagnostic Lab.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Fri. Oct. 17: Rankin County Arts Alliance Announcements

 The Rankin County Arts Alliance is pleased to give you these announcements as you prepare for your weekend.
Rankin County Arts Alliance teams up with MS Blood Services to bring the arts into their world.
  • MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008: The Rankin County Arts Alliance is pleased to announce that its next public meeting will be on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 6p.m. at the Subway Restaurant in Pearl, MS (3000 HWY 80E). During this meeting the new 2008-2009 directories will be distributed to current members as well as to those who join the alliance. The website for the alliance has been relaunched as http://www.rankincountyarts.org. RCAA President will talk about his new campaign to work with schools in the Rankin County area as well as announce new partners with the alliance. Those interested in having their questions answered about the alliance's direction heading into the new year are welcome to attend. Annual membership dues for the RCAA are $20 for adults and $10 for those 18 and under. For more information contact Cyrus A. Webb at 601.896.5616 or cawebb4@juno.com.
  • ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS SOUGHT: Grace Baptist Church, 1013 Hwy. 471 in Brandon, will hold an Arts & Crafts Fair on Nov. 8. Vendor spaces are available for $20. Those interested should call the church at (601) 824-7334.
  • RCAA Member Mary Ann Galle art display Oct-Nov. 2008: We are pleased to remind you that RCAA member Mary Ann Galle will be displaying artwork at the Pearl Public Library in Pearl, MS during the months of October and November 2008. Make sure to visit the large conference room and see some of her beautiful work. For library hours, call 601.932.2562.
Have announcements you want others to know about? Send them to cawebb4@juno.com!
 

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

RCAA Meeting---- Monday, October 20, 2008

The Rankin County Arts Alliance is pleased to announce that its next public meeting will be on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 6p.m. at the Subway Restaurant in Pearl, MS (3000 HWY 80E).
During this meeting the new 2008-2009 directories will be distributed to current members as well as to those who join the alliance. The website for the alliance will be relaunched on October 1, 2008 from http://rankincountyarts.blogspot.com to http://www.rankincountyarts.com. RCAA President will talk about his new campaign to work with schools in the Rankin County area as well as announce new partners with the alliance.
Those interested in having their questions answered about the alliance's direction heading into the new year are welcome to attend. Annual membership dues for the RCAA are $20 for adults and $10 for those 18 and under.
 
For more information contact Cyrus A. Webb at 601.896.5616 or cawebb4@juno.com.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Former Governor William Winter's book "The Measure of Our Days" selected as Sept. 2008 book of the month

The "Nonfiction Conversations" Book Club in Mississippi has chosen the book "The Measure of our Days" by former Governor William Winter to be discussed during September 2008 as their book of the month.
(NOTE: A review of the book appeared in the Rankin Ledger on Sat. September 6, 2008. Read it here: http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080906/LIFE/809060305/1003)

The public is invited to the meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the Pearl Public Library (Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS) beginning at 6p.m. Whether you have read the book or not, you are encouraged to attend. Moderated by book club President Cyrus A. Webb, they will discuss how Winter's speeches and writings foreshadowed the current political scene that we now find ourselves in.

Admission free. Light refreshments will be provided by the book club. For more information, contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. Information about the book club can be found at http://www.thebestbookclub.info.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

TAKE TEN: Our interview with Bestselling author Andrew M. Greeley

When it comes to discussing international bestselling authors today, it is impossible not to include Father Andrew M. Greeley. He has produced over 50 bestselling novels over the past few decades, and I have had the pleasure to read and enjoy 15 of them myself. His tales of the lives of those who devote themselves to the service of the church have sparked dialogue and controversy almost from the beginning of his career. But there has been a positive side to his career and success as well. When talking about Greeley, Reverend Ron Rolheiser said this: "Nobody has ever left the church because of an Andrew Greeley novel, but many have been attracted back to it by him." Why is that, you might ask? Read this exclusive interview to find out.--- Cyrus A. Webb, Conversations Book Club
Father Greeley, we appreciate your taking out the time to talk with TAKE TEN today. Having enjoyed numerous bestselling novels and praise from around the world for the stories you create, do you see your writing career as an extension of your ministry?
Not so much an extension as an essential part of my ministry.

When did you know that you were such a gifted storyteller? Did you come from a family of readers?
I don't know that I'm a gifted story teller. I must leave that to others like yourself to judge. Both my parents read and both like to tell stories.

I have been curious for sometime about was there any one individual along your literary journey that inspired you to write and then seek to be published. Can you share with us what led to your submitting your first written work?
The late Bernard Geiss, a "packager" of novels, urged me to write a story about two young men who grew up to be priests. The Cardinal Sins emerged from that suggestion.
 

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Conversations Book Club reviews "The Prayer Chest" by August Gold and Joel Fotinos


Conversations Book Club is pleased to announce that this week's book review is "The Prayer Chest" by bestselling authors August Gold and Joel Fotinos. The book was also chosen by the award-winning book club as one of its "Top 20 Summer Reads of 2008!"
Each week Conversations' Founder Cyrus A. Webb shares information about what he feels should be on your bookshelf. They can be found in print form every Saturday in the Clarion Ledger newspaper (Rankin Ledger insert). To read this week's review, follow this link: http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080816/LIFE/808160301/1003

Enjoyed the review? Then join Conversations LIVE! radio show on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10a.m. CST when Webb will interview both authors for the hour! They will discuss their literary partnership, the purpose of the book and take your questions! Listen to the show live online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or call in at (347) 426-3645.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Two of Rankin Counry Arts Alliance's finest featured, RankinLedger.com (Mon. July 7, 2008)

This was posted on http://www.rankinledger.com on Monday, July 7, 2008:
 
Michael Hipps and Joseph Conner Hipps will hold a father/son art show entitled "Memories Painted, Dreams Revealed and Mysterious Images Presented" through the end of July at the Pearl Library.

As part of the Rankin County Arts Alliance, the show is presented to the public.

Proceeds from the sale of paintings or prints will benefit the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children.

Details, (601) 932-2562.

http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080707/NEWS/80707002

 

Monday, June 2, 2008

Two RCAA members featured in weekend newspaper article

Rankin County Arts Alliance members Michael and Joseph Hipps were featured in the Rankin Ledger Newspaper on Saturday, May 31, 2008 in an article written by our friend Susan Gray. To read the article, visit this link: http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080531/LIFE/805310304/1003.
 
Congrats to Michael and Joseph for the recognition, and we are proud of your representing the RCAA in all that you do.
 
 
 
Cyrus A. Webb, President
Rankin County Arts Alliance
601.896.5616

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

RCAA Welcomes Its New Treasurer Mary Ann Galle

One of the most loyal members of the RCAA since we returned in 2006 has been artist Mary Ann Galle. We are pleased to announce that she has taken over the duties of Treasurer for the organization.


Thank you to Mary Ann for all that you do! We appreciate your sticking by us through your trying times and for your commitment to the arts in Mississippi.

RCAA Member Showcase their work at MS Diagnostic Lab in 2008

In 2008 members of the Rankin County Arts Alliance have been busy showcasing their work throughout the state.

Early in 2008 members took advantage of having their work on display at the MS Diagnostic Lab in Rankin County. The exhibit which ran for months was able to allow others to see what we already knew: Rankin County has talent!






A big thank you goes out to the artists who participated in the project. We look forward to seeing more of your work around town in the months to come.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Conversations Book Club Founder Expands His Organization

Conversations Book Club Founder Expands with New Partnerships, Opportunities
 
 
 
Since the first time his name was in print back in 1999, Cyrus A. Webb knew his life would never be the same. Nine years later he is an accomplished visual and literary artist/radio and television show host, newspaper columnist, magazine founder and editor as well as the President of the nation's largest interactive literary organization. Additionally, he is the President of the Rankin County Arts Alliance and the Chief of Staff of the public relations firm For The People Productions. All of this, and he has yet to celebrate his 33rd birthday.
 
With all of his accomplishments, Webb is constantly looking for ways to further his brand and do his part to contribute to the literary scene.
 
Beginning Saturday, March 1, 2008 he will add another slash to his resume: book reviewer for the State of Mississippi's largest daily newspaper! His weekly column that will be found in the "Rankin Ledger" section of the newspaper every Saturday will allow him to give an honest review of the books that he is currently reading and recommending to others. This is just one other way that Webb's brand will introduce him to people all over the world. (Thank you to the Editor of the Rankin Ledger for making this possible.)
 
Currently Webb is contributing articles to the Jackson Advocate Newspaper, Books2Mention Magazine, Blagazine and RAWSISTAZ---with the focus being on reading. It is his hope that this new endeavor will help others to appreciate books and look at them in a whole new way.
 
To submit your books for review, email cawebb4@juno.com. You can also contact him at 601.896.5616.
 
C'mon. JOIN THE ADDICTION: Get hooked on books! http://www.thebestbookclub.info.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Rankin County Student Art on display at Pearl LIbrary in March 2008

Rankin County Student Art will be on display at the Pearl Public Library, March 9-31, 2008.  Students from Puckett Jr. High and High School, Florence High School, and Pearl High School will have pieces on display. 
 
On March 13th from 6:00-7:30 a reception will be held to meet the artists. Refreshments will be served. 
The public is encouraged to attend. 
 
The Rankin County Arts Alliance is pleased to support this event. For more information about the art display, contact Jennifer Vess (Pearl Public Library) at 601.932.2562.

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Great opportunity for Rankin County Arts Alliance. Read on!

Mary Porter, a valued member of the Rankin County Arts Alliance, shared this exciting opportunity with me on Friday, January 25, 2008---and all of our members have a chance to be a part of it!
 
Mississippi Diagnostic Laboratory is looking for artists to have artwork on display over the next 6 months. The Rankin County Arts Alliance will be able to have over 20 pieces of artwork on their walls over that time period to be switched out after 3 months to allow fresh art.
 
This is the first time that the RCAA has had this opportunity! We thank Mary for letting us know about this venue, but in order to participate you have to be at the MS Diagnostic Laboratory between 10:00-10:30a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2008. Please bring all the artwork you want considered for this showing, and we will hang it according to a first come, first serve basis and is contingent on the space available.
 
The laboratory is off of Airport Rd.  You will take Airport road going toward Whitfield.  There is a 3 way stop and you will take a right at the 3 way stop and go approximately 1-3/10 of a mile to the lab.  There will be a Rankin Juvenile Court System, State Surplus Property and the Forestry Academy and then the Diagnostic Lab. The address is 3137 Hwy. 468 W, Pearl, MS.
 
If you have any questions, feel free to let me know via email or by contacting me at 601.896.5616.
 

Cyrus A. Webb, Executive Director      
Official websites: http://www.authorsden.com/cawebb
C. A. Webb, Inc. / SHADOW PLAY---  "Molding to Meet Your Needs"   601-896-5616
C. A. WEBB'S NEW ART GALLERY: http://www.esnips.com/web/artworkbycawebb
Conversations Book Club website: http://conversationsbookclub.blogspot.com

Thursday, January 3, 2008

OUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION: Support the Arts in Rankin County in '08


The Rankin County Arts Alliance will be holding its first meeting of 2008 on Monday, February 4, 2008. It will be held at the Subway Restaurant in Pearl, MS (3000 HWY 80E) at 6:30p.m., and will serve as a meet and greet for those interested in supporting the arts, as well as a way to learn about the RCAA's plans for the new year. This is open to members and nonmembers alike.
 
On the agenda is to address how to reach out to the youth in the county as well as plans to host more frequent art shows to exhibit the work of Rankin County residents.
 
For more information, contact Cyrus A. Webb at 601.896.5616 or via email at cawebb4@juno.com. You can also visit http://www.rankincountyarts.com.