Join us this Friday at noon at First United Methodist Church for First Friday Forum. In honor of Black History Month, Robert Taylor will be speaking on the History of Minority Businesses in Jackson. Make your plans to attend this monthly luncheon.
I mentioned in last week's newsletter that we are not just an event planning organization, but we do work hard to promote all the events in our downtown district. We want to encourage everyone to come downtown and enjoy the jewels our downtown has to offer.
And speaking of jewels, get your beads out! Mardi Gras, Jackson style will start out with the Masquerade for Mutts fundraiser, and then take your family to LANA to participate or watch the Mardi Gras Kids Parade. You can see the King and Queen receive their crowns on Monday at the Downtown Tavern. And on Fat Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 5pm, bring your family back for Newstalk 101.5's Annual Downtown Mardi Gras Parade! Stick around after the parade for the King and Queen Ball at Miss Ollie's or visit our local restaurants for a great dinner, The Baker's Rack, Green Frog, Dixie Castle, Subway and El Rodeo. Mardi Gras is packed full of events, to make sure you don't miss anything, check our website www.downtownjackson.com and www.wnws.com to get all the information you need!
On February 13th, celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved one by attending the Soul of Ray Charlestickets now. symphony concert featuring Dee Daniels. Ms. Daniels is a nationally acclaimed singer, who was recently awarded the Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Join The Jackson Symphony and Dee Daniels as they perform some of Ray Charles's greatest hits. This will be a performance you will remember. Be sure to get your |
