Some are happy, some are sad, several are colorful, several are gorgeous, while others are grotesque and scary. All are part of an exhibition of 40 wooden masks from the Mask Museum in the Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico that will be on display at the Learning Resource Center on the Dyersburg campus of Dyersburg State Community College September 18 through October 5.

These masks were made in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors to symbolize and represent religious ideas and gods. They were used in rituals and indigenous ceremonies.

The exhibit is offered by The Tennessee Consortium for International Studies (TnCIS) and the Ministry of Culture of Michoacán, Mexico. DSCC will hold a reception for the community on Monday, September 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

The DSCC Theatre Department announces auditions for Tad Mosel’s All the Way Home on Tuesday, September 11 at 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday, September 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the First Citizens National Bank Auditorium in the Campus Activities Building on the Dyersburg campus.

The play is based on the Pulitzer Prize winning autobiographical novel, A Death in the Family by acclaimed East Tennessee author James Agee. Set in the early 1900’s, it centers on the family’s attempt to deal with the sudden loss of the father. A beautiful story, this Pulitzer Prize winning play has roles available for seven women, six men, and one boy.

Scripts will be available for 48-hour checkout beginning Friday, August 31.

Ballet Memphis is preparing for the upcoming season of performances with a launch party on Saturday, September 7th.

Stop by & check out the fashion show in the costume shop, featuring dancers presenting costumes of yesterday, today & tomorrow.

Cost is $15 & Ballet Memphis is located at 7950 Trinity.

For more information, call (901)737-7322 or check out their website balletmemphis.org .