monthly community event series

Introducing Griot Community Events! Something for everyone, every month. Click below for more details.

Zumba with tre

Now happening every Saturday in the Griot studio - come enjoy some light cardio. Click below to see more details.

Griot open mic nights

Griot has selected all open mic night dates for the 2019-2020 school year. Read about the success of our first one of the year.

coffee with a cause

See what the Walton Foundation thinks about what Meraki Roasting Co. is accomplishing!

Storytelling workshop

Professional storyteller, filmmaker, and winner of the Moth, David Rodwin will lead Griot students in a three day storytelling workshop. The final performance will happen October 16th.

“Get to know griot” open house

Come help Griot celebrate our first ever open house, and finally get some clarity on how we pronounce our name!

Yoga & mindfulness

Catherine Cruz will lead Griot students and community members in morning yoga and a mindfulness discussion. All are welcome.

words with a poet

Hear poet Dick Lourie discuss his work and perform! He has a unique performance style in which he integrates his music and poetry.

painting a basketball court

We recently partnered with community initiative, Clarksdale Courts, to paint and update the first of many basketball courts in Clarksdale! Click below to learn how to submit a design or get involved!