Mona Nicholas's guest appearances

Mona Nicholas

Now You're Talking with Marshall Ramsey

Mississippi Arts Hour

Carolyn Brown

Chris Gill

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Mary Miller

Steve Forbert

Jesmyn Ward

Aimee Nezhukumatathil

David Lewis

Jasmine Williams

James Patterson

Jerry Brooks

Benjamin Wright

Jonathan Miles

John Anderson

Jimbo Mathus

OwlTail

Dance is a gift that can bring people together with creativity and music. Mona Nicholas has utilized that gift and shared it with others, through her role as Executive Director of the USA International Ballet Competition, since 2014. Regarded as the Olympics of Ballet, the event draws one of the largest crowds to the capital city and state every four years. She is here today to discuss this year’s competition, her love of dance, her passion for the city of Jackson and more.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dance is a gift that can bring people together with creativity and music. Mona Nicholas has utilized that gift and shared it with others, through her role as Executive Director of the <a href="https://www.usaibc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">USA International Ballet Competition</a>, since 2014. Regarded as the Olympics of Ballet, the event draws one of the largest crowds to the capital city and state every four years. She is here today to discuss this year’s competition, her love of dance, her passion for the city of Jackson and more.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as <a href="https://mississippitoday.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mississippi Today</a>’s Editor-At-Large. He’s also host of a "<a href="http://nowyouretalking.mpbonline.org/episodes?domain=nowyouretalking.mpbonline.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Now You're Talking</a>" on <a href="https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">MPB Think Radio</a> and "<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjF3dHVycb4AhW2KkQIHbpBBlEQFnoECAgQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mpbonline.org%2Ftelevision%2Fconversations%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw2y3PCnEKtMiVqQQSyeX9Js" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Conversations</a>" on <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi9xIjLycb4AhUjKUQIHYrnD2wQFnoECAoQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mpbonline.org%2Ftelevision%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw0X5HA8Z5Xczar__ilUwBBd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">MPB TV</a>, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mona Nicholas | USA International Ballet Competition 

David Lewis speaks to the Executive Director of the USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC), Mona Nicholas. David and Mona discuss what it takes to pull together what is considered the Olympics of ballet and the village it takes to put together this remarkable international competition. The International Ballet Competition happens every four years in Jackson, Mississippi, the only location in the United States, and will take place June 10-24 this year. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Lewis speaks to the Executive Director of the USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC), Mona Nicholas. David and Mona discuss what it takes to pull together what is considered the Olympics of ballet and the village it takes to put together this remarkable international competition. The International Ballet Competition happens every four years in Jackson, Mississippi, the only location in the United States, and will take place June 10-24 this year. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. <a href="https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Mississippi Arts Hour| Mona Nicholas

Melody Moody Thortis talks to Mona Nicholas, Executive Director of the USA International Ballet Competition. The IBC, started in 1979 is held every four years in Jackson, MS and regularly welcomes over 40,000 attendees from 25 nations and 30 states. Melody and Mona speak about the history of the competition and its founder, Thalia Mara and the distinct caliber of this event. You can find more information online at www.usaibc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melody Moody Thortis talks to Mona Nicholas, Executive Director of the USA International Ballet Competition. The IBC, started in 1979 is held every four years in Jackson, MS and regularly welcomes over 40,000 attendees from 25 nations and 30 states. Melody and Mona speak about the history of the competition and its founder, Thalia Mara and the distinct caliber of this event. You can find more information online at <a href="http://www.usaibc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.usaibc.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.