Downtown Jackson Events Next Two Weeks
.

    Downtown Jackson Tennessee
      
Events The Next Two Weeks  
      
            www.DowntownJackson.com


Thursday, August 28

B for Business
7:45 am Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium Street 427.7900
  What's the latest business buzz? Find out at this monthly networking opportunity for small businesses that is co-sponsored by the Chamber's West Tennessee Business Resource Center and First Tennessee Bank. The August topic will feature Les Risner grom Dale Carnegie presenting ENHANCING YOUR RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS.  

Women In Business Luncheon
11:30 am Aeneas Internet & Telephone, 300 North Cumberland Street 423.2200 ext. 116
  Presented by The Chamber, be sure to R.S.V.P. for this networking opportunity.  

Broadway Highlights
7:30 pm Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street 660.9990
  A Musical Review featuring the talented Mike Eldred & Jeff Steinberg. Proceeds benefit The Jackson Symphony. Tickets range from $20-$30.  

Friday, August 29

FUntime
7:30 am Gilbert Russell McWherter PLC, 101 North Highland Street 444.4044
  Time to have fun  

Fabulous Friday
9:00 am Downtown Jackson, Tennessee 427.7573
  Join downtown merchants as they stay open late.  

Downtown's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social to benefit the Salvation Army
3:00 pm City Hall, 101 East Main Street 427.7573
  Kick off the last days of Summer with free ice cream! Join Forever Communications and Turner Dairy, as they invite everyone Downtown to the Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social for the benefit of the Salvation Army! Along with Regions, Turner Dairies will be sponsoring the event with all monetary donations collected to directly benefit the Salvation Army.  

19th Annual African Street Festival
6:00 pm Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue 267.3212
  3 day festival will include African art and artifacts from local and international merchandisers along with great music.  

Scott Myatt Performing Live
6:00 pm The Neely House, 575 South Royal Street 554.2929
  Enjoy the music of Scott Myatt while dining at Cafe Capone's or shopping at The Neely House.  

The Neely House
6:00 pm The Neely House, 575 South Royal Street 554.2929
  Explore The Neely House as they host ARTINIS AND ART in conjunction with Fabulous Friday. Enjoy the music of Scott Myatt while having dinner at Cafe Capones. Don't miss the new merchandise and local art from many of their vendors.  

Amazing Animals
7:00 pm Discovery Museum, 315 East Lafayette 410.8621
  Greg Drummon and his cast of creepy crawly friends visit the Discovery Museum for this interactive program. The event is free and open to the public.  

Rock-A-Billy Dance Featuring Live Music!
7:00 pm Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street 427.6262
  Whether you like to tap your toes, or dance to the beat, Visit the Hall of Fame for Live Music every Friday! $5 Covercharge.  

Broadway Highlights
7:30 pm Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street 660.9990
  A Musical Review featuring the talented Mike Eldred & Jeff Steinberg. Proceeds benefit The Jackson Symphony. Tickets range from $20-$30.  

Main Street Live Music Festival
8:00 pm Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street 410.8263
  Live Music. Covercharge  

Memphis Yahoos Live!
8:00 pm Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street 424.1995
  Covercharge.  

St. Luke's Holy Grounds
8:00 pm St. Luke's Church, 309 East Baltimore Street 424.0556
  Join them for an evening of free entertainment, free refreshment and priceless fellowship. Held in conjunction with Fabulous Friday. Featured artists are Lynn (Painter) and Al Eubanks (Photographer).  

Saturday, August 30

19th Annual African Street Festival
11:00 am Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue 267.3212
  3 day festival will include African art and artifacts from local and international merchandisers along with great music.  

Broadway Highlights
2:00 pm Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street 660.9990
  A Musical Review featuring the talented Mike Eldred & Jeff Steinberg. Proceeds benefit The Jackson Symphony. Tickets range from $20-$30.  

Broadway Highlights
7:30 pm Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street 660.9990
  A Musical Review featuring the talented Mike Eldred & Jeff Steinberg. Proceeds benefit The Jackson Symphony. Tickets range from $20-$30.  

Forty5 South Live!
8:00 pm Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street 424.1995
  Covercharge.  

Main Street Music Festival
8:00 pm Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street 410.8263
  Live Music featuring Jonathon Singleton, Ash Bowers, Micah Arnold and More! Covercharge.  

Sunday, August 31

19th Annual African Street Festival
11:00 am Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue 267.3212
  3 day festival will include African art and artifacts from local and international merchandisers along with great music.  

Chess Club
2:00 pm Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street 425.8600
   

Broadway Highlights
2:30 pm Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street 660.9990
  A Musical Review featuring the talented Mike Eldred & Jeff Steinberg. Proceeds benefit The Jackson Symphony. Tickets range from $20-$30.  

Tuesday, September 2

Open Stage
8:00 pm Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street 424.1995
  Visit the Downtown Tavern on Tuesdays for Open Mic Nite. Call host Matt Myer more info at 421.2767.  

Thursday, September 4

Jackson Art Association Fall Show
9:00 am Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street 425.8396
  Paintings from various artists using different mediums.  

Lee Journal: A Lesson in Diabetes and Denial
12:00 pm Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street 425.8600
  Donna Peason Chadwick will discuss her recent book, Lee' Journal: A Lesson in Diabetes and Denial.  

Downtown Bussiness After Hours
5:00 pm Liberty Steet, between College & Lafayette 427.7573
  Annual Downtown Block Party  

Scott Myatt Performing Live
6:00 pm The Neely House, 575 South Royal Street 554.2929
  Enjoy the music of Scott Myatt while dining at Cafe Capone's or shopping at The Neely House.  

Friday, September 5

First Friday Forum
12:00 pm First United Methodist Church, 200 South Church Street 427.7573
  Timely discussion on events impacting the community. Held from September through May, the 1st Friday of the month, in Clayton Hall at First United Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by First United Methodist Church and Jackson Downtown Development Corporation. A $5.00 lunch is available.  

Saturday, September 6

Battery Masters of Metallica
8:00 pm Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street 410.8263
  Live Music. Covercharge.  

Battery: Masters of Metallica Performing Live!
8:00 pm Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street 410.8263
  Live Music. Covercharge.  

EXHIBITS
  Jackson Art Association Fall Show  
Through
10/31/2008
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street
Paintings from various artists using different mediums.
425.8396

Jackson Downtown Development Corporation
314 East Main Street | Jackson, Tn | 38301 | Phone 731-427-7573 | Fax 731-425-8339