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FRIDAY NIGHT - July 27
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Registration/Rooftop Reception - The MAX
6:00 p.m. Keynote, Sue B. Walker
6:30-7:50 p.m. - Literary Artists on Stage (LAOS) bring something "original" to read, sing or perform (no more than 3 minutes long).
8:00 p.m. - Ghost Tour of historic downtown Meridian with Dr. Alan Brown
SATURDAY MORNING - JULY 28
8-9:30 a.m. Registration, morning refreshments, presentation by the Mississippi Arts Commission. Welcome. Opening Keynote: C. Hope Clark
Workshops: Your choice. No pre-selection necessary
9:30-10:30 a.m. Workshops
10:45-11:45 a.m. Workshops
Noon-1:30 p.m. Carolyn Haines, keynote Awards Luncheon honoring the fourth Mississippi Writers Guild Lifetime Achievement Award.
1:45-2:45 p.m. Workshops
3-4 p.m. Workshops
4:10-5:00 p.m. Closing keynote by Chandler Griffin, followed by roundtable discussion moderated by Susan Cushman, followed by critiques.
5:50 p.m. Head to Rose Hill Cemetery, downtown Meridian for the 6:00 p.m. Live Cemetery Tour of some of Meridian's most famous residents, including the Gypsy Queen and King. Annie B. McKee, Rose Hill Cemetery Tour facilitator
Use this Direct Link to TRU by Hilton to make reservations at the MWG Conference Room Rate.
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Conference Registration (Friday/Saturday)
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Conference Registration - Saturday Only
Conference Registration - Saturday Only
Friday Reception, Keynote and LAOS (Literary Artists on Stage)
Saturday Lunch Only
Professional Critique