From the Vault to the Stage: An evening with Grateful Dead Archivist David Lemieux

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17 November Tuesday

From the Vault to the Stage: An evening with Grateful Dead Archivist David Lemieux

17 November 2026, 18:30 - 17 November 2026, 18:30
Hattiesburg Saenger Theater, 201 Forrest St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 United States

Long Strange Trip. One Incredible Night. Southern Miss University Forum takes the conversation off campus and turns up the volume at the Saenger. 

Get inside the music, history and enduring magic of the Grateful Dead with David Lemieux, the band’s archivist and legacy manager. Hear from the man who helps keep the Dead’s extraordinary story alive, then get ready to move as Nashville’s The Stolen Faces take the stage for a concert celebrating the music that inspired generations of fans to follow the band wherever the road led. 

Come early for the Saenger block party and stay for the whole trip: 

  • 5:15 p.m. — Block party begins; doors open 
  • 6:30 p.m. — David Lemieux takes the stage 
  • Approximately 8 p.m. — The Stolen Faces perform 

For the first time, University Forum heads off campus to the Saenger and pairs its celebrated speaker series with a live concert. Whether you’re a lifelong Deadhead, a live music lover or simply curious about what all the devotion is about, this is your invitation to join the party. 

Since 1974, University Forum has brought some of the world’s most compelling cultural, scientific and artistic voices to Southern Miss. Sponsored by the Honors College with support from the Office of the President, the series opens a new chapter with an evening built for big ideas and a crowd ready to dance.  

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Address: 201 Forrest St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 United States

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