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Our Studio Theatre, located on the first floor of the MSU Riley Center, features hardwood floors, beautifully restored pressed tin ceiling tiles, and floor-to-ceiling windows. What is commonly referred to as a "black box" studio, this space provides the ultimate intimate environment to enjoy a range of artists and art forms from an incredibly up close and personal perspective. You'll literally find yourself sitting directly across from or on the elbow of the artists as they perform in an authentic space full of charm and character. For high quality entertainment and a truly authentic experience, check out these upcoming shows:
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Spencer Bohren
Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, April 1 at 4 p.m.
$20 per person / general admission tickets—Limited seating is available, so get your tickets now! |
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A New Orleans folk-rock, blues musician, Spencer Bohren is inspired by traditional blues, gospel and country roots music. His genuine passion for music and songwriting come through in his performance, and his lyrics deliver a simplicity, warmth and authenticity that audiences have come to love. With critical acclaim in Europe & growing popularity in U.S, Bohren has performed in France, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and Italy, as well as Germany, and is gathering an enthusiastic following in England and Ireland as well. Visit www.spencerbohren.com.
NOTE – The Spencer Bohren performance was scheduled to complement the Smithsonian Exhibit on American roots music, entitled New Harmonies. Audience members are encouraged to tour the free exhibit prior to the performances. The exhibit will open Saturday, March 24th and be on display in the MSU Riley Center’s first floor Grand Lobby area through the end of April. The public may tour the exhibit anytime during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 10 am – 6 pm or before and during shows scheduled in the Center. The exhibit is made possible in Meridian through a partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council, Jimmie Rodgers Foundation, Meridian Community College and the MSU Riley Center. |
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Chicago City Limits
Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m.
Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 21 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
$25 per person / general admission tickets
“Uproarious and Amazing!” -Washington Post |
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| If you enjoyed “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, then you definitely need to see this show. Chicago City Limits performs quick-witted improvisations, created on-the-spot from suggestions called out by the audience, along with hilarious comedy sketches, songs and more. The show gets its inspiration from today’s headlines, pop culture and the world at large. It’s a show in which no subject it sacred. It’s no wonder why the NY Post called Taking Liberties, “The Funniest Show in Town.” Chicago City Limits has made dozens of TV appearances, including segments on The Today Show, HBO, CNN and CNBC and has performed with an impressive list of guest artists have, including Paul Reiser, Robin Williams, Brett Butler, and Bill Irwin. Visit www.chicagocitylimits.com. |
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Singer Songwriter Concert featuring Meridian Native & Nashville Songwriter, Don Poythress along with Barry Dean and
Wynn Varble
Friday & Saturday, June 8 & 9 at 8 p.m.
$20 per person / general admission
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Nashville singer-songwriter and Meridian native, Don Poythress returns home with two other Nashville singersongwriters, Barry Dean and Wynn Varble. The three accomplished songwriters have written numerous awardwinning and top 10 hits for the likes of Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, and more. The performance will be held in the MSU Riley Center’s intimate Studio Theatre. Transformed into a Bluebird Café-style setting, the Studio provides the ideal environment for an acoustic show, allowing the audience to enjoy an up close and personal experience with the artists as they share their stories and perform their award winning songs. The MSU Riley Center Studio Series is sponsored by AG Edwards and Michelob Family of Beers. Special thanks to The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation for operating concessions. |
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