The Lyric

Mississippi


Formerly a livery stable for the family of writer William Faulkner, this 19th-century building is now a rather intimate theater with concrete floors, exposed rafters and a mezzanine. It's also the place to see indie rockers and folksy crooners.


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Nearby Mississippi attractions

1. University of Mississippi Museum

0.32 MILES

This museum has fine and folk arts and a plethora of science-related marvels, including a microscope and electromagnet from the 19th century.

2. Rowan Oak

0.49 MILES

Literary pilgrims head here to the graceful 1840s home of William Faulkner. He authored many brilliant and dense novels set in Mississippi, and his work…