Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Rhythm and Roots: Mississippi Folk Life Jam at Two Mississippi Museums
Rhythm and Roots pairs a named blues performance with an invitation to explore the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum galleries. Both are part of the evening’s announced program, though the listing does not give a sequence for moving between them.
Plan around the event window
The event runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m., but those are overall event hours—not a published performance slot. The announcement does not set times for the music, gallery visits, food, dancing or open bar. If your arrival depends on catching the band, the Mississippi Department of Archives & History lists a phone number for event information.
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Music, food and dancing
Presented in partnership with Smithsonian Affiliates, the event names blues musician James “Super Chikan” Johnson and his band, along with food, dancing and an open bar. No set time, performance order or setlist is announced.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Not specified
- James “Super Chikan” Johnson and his band; food, dancing and an open bar are also listed.
Plan your visit
Thursday, November 12, 2026
The event runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Central time.
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Free entry
Admission is listed as free. The announcement does not say whether registration is required or whether food and drinks cost extra.
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Conditions aren’t specified
An open bar is advertised, but the event listing does not state age limits or other participation conditions.
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Call the Mississippi Department of Archives & History
The event listing gives 601-576-6850 for more information.
Rhythm and Roots: Mississippi Folk Life Jam | Mississippi Department of Archives & History ↗
Getting there
Destination and directions
The event is at Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201. Use the event listing’s map link to calculate directions from your own starting point; the listing provides no separate entrance instructions or transit details.
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Parking and access
The venue directory lists on-site parking and wheelchair accessibility as general amenities. It does not give event-specific parking instructions or access arrangements.
Before you make a plan
When is Rhythm and Roots?
Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Central time.
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Is admission free, and do I need to register?
Admission is listed as free. The event announcement does not say whether registration is required.
Rhythm and Roots: Mississippi Folk Life Jam | Visit JacksonCWS_Logo_Horizontal_FullColorlogo-circularlogo-circularCWS_Logo_Stacked_FullColor ↗ · Rhythm and Roots: Mississippi Folk Life Jam | Mississippi Department of Archives & History ↗
When does James “Super Chikan” Johnson perform?
He and his band are named in the announcement, but no performance time or order is provided. The 5:30–8 p.m. hours apply to the overall event.
Rhythm and Roots: Mississippi Folk Life Jam | Visit JacksonCWS_Logo_Horizontal_FullColorlogo-circularlogo-circularCWS_Logo_Stacked_FullColor ↗ · Rhythm and Roots: Mississippi Folk Life Jam | Mississippi Department of Archives & History ↗
Can visitors explore the museum galleries?
Yes. The announcement encourages visitors to explore the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum galleries.
Location & Google Maps
Two Mississippi Museums
222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201
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