Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi
In December 2023, we hosted one of our most entertaining events of the year! “Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi” is a magical journey of song, storytelling, and visual imagery featuring Steven Marking, an acclaimed baritone, a Resident Entertainer for American Cruise Lines, and an inspiring champion for the Mississippi River.
Steven’s presentation is normally offered only on cruise ships and in theaters. If you missed this event, we have some good news. We are now offering an e-book based on this presentation. When you sign up as a River Citizen, you can get this free e-book, valued at $20. (If you are already a River Citizen, you can get it by answering one simple question.) Scroll down for more information about this special offer and learn more about Steven Marking and “Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi.”
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Would you like your own copy of the e-book “Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi”? Sign up as a River Citizen, and you’ll receive it free.
If you are already a River Citizen receiving our monthly email newsletter, action alerts, and other updates, you can also get a free copy of the e-book “Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi.” Simply answer one question on the form, linked below, and we’ll send your e-book.
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When you sign up as a River Citizen you’ll receive our newsletters and updates, which offer events, activities, and actions you can take to help protect the Mississippi River.
You’ll also get our free e-book, Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi, an inspiring collection of images featuring the River.
Steven Marking and “Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi”
Born and raised on the backwaters of the Upper Mississippi, Steven Marking has an intimate knowledge of the twists and turns of the river and its ever-changing character. A consummate videographer and photographer, Steven captures images that are both entertaining and breathtaking.
Our e-book “Scenes From Our Mighty Mississippi” features many of the photographs taken by Steven and featured in his amazing presentation. This is a unique book that captures some of the essence of this magical presentation.
Steven is a Guest Speaker and Resident Entertainer for American Cruise Lines as they travel the Mississippi, Ohio, and Cumberland Rivers. He holds a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland, and a bachelor’s degree from Viterbo University in his hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin. He brings more than three decades of professional production and performance experience to his latest creation, “A Visit from Will Dilg” and his ongoing masterpiece, “Our Mighty Mississippi.”
Learn more about Steve at stevenmarking.com.
Contributed by Gretchen Hagle, Mississippi River Network’s Development Manager. Learn more about Gretchen here!
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