NEXT SESSION. THAT’S TWO WEEKS FROM NOW. $1 MILLION IS HEADED TO THALIA MARA HALL FOR RENOVATIONS. >> THAT’S RIGHT. BUT THERE IS STILL NO DATE FOR JACKSON’S PREMIERE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO REOPEN.

On the second day, the programme will open with a keynote address from Michael Busch, founder of Germany’s Thalia bookstores, who will explore the evolution of Europe’s publishing and distribution ...