Jackson Downtown: Issue 103, April 25, 2007

.Issue 103 - April 25, 2007

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On Saturday, June 2nd, Motorcycle enthusiasts will hit the road once again to benefit Jackson’s Downtown during the 4th Annual Lucky Seven Dice Run. The annual run will be held in conjunction with Blues Fest and will start and end at the West Tennessee Farmers Market.

Riders and passengers will be traveling throughout Madison County and will receive with registration complimentary tickets to the Saturday evening performance at Blues Fest. Onsite registration is $20 per bike and $10 per passenger with the first 25 drivers registered to receive a free t-shirt. The winner of the Lucky Seven Dice Run will be announced following the second artist, Elam McKnight on the “Budweiser Stage.”

Come for the run and stay for the fun! You will not want to miss this opportunity to experience ‘your’ downtown Jackson. For further information on the 4th Annual Lucky Seven Dice Run call Uncle Fuzzy at 424.0623 or 695.3471.

Artists Performing Friday, June 1st
  5:30 p.m. Terry "Harmonica" Bean
  6:30 p.m. Flashback
  7:30 p.m. Joseph McKinney Project
  8:45 p.m. Daddy Mack Blues Band
10:00 p.m. Magi

Artists Performing Saturday, June 2nd
  5:30 p.m. Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
  6:30 p.m. Elam McKnight
  7:30 p.m. Big George Brock
  8:45 p.m. Jimbo Mathus
10:00 p.m. Nora Jean Bruso
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Downtown Calendar of Events
Time	Event/Fee	Location

	Wednesday, April 25th

	Thursday, April 26th
11:00 am and 1:00 pm	Tearoom Luncheon Anti-Pasta Ensalada, Chicken Scaloppine over Artichoke Hearts & Lentils with au Aubergine Ragout, Port Wine Poached Pears $20 all inclusive.	The Painted Lady 415 East Lafayette 427.2000
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm	Aeneas Internet & Telephone Business After Hours	Aeneas Internet & Telephone 300 N. Cumberland St. 554.9200
6:30 pm	"Impressions of Our Global Community" Luther T. Mercer II presentation	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 East Lafayette Street 425.8600
7:00 pm	Henry Gross performs "One Hit Wanderer" Fundraiser benefitting Madison Haywood Developmental Services and the Jackson Theatre Guild.	The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center 314 E. Main Street 664.0855
	Friday, April 27th
10:30 am	Pre School Story Time	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 East Lafayette Street 425.8600
7:00 pm	A Campaign To Die For Murder Mystery Dinner	Baker's Rack 203 East Lafayette Street 424.6163
7:00 pm	Street Dance to Benefit American Red Cross Featuring Greg Hiskey $5 cover	The International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame, Inc. 105 North Church Street 988.9840
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Fabulous Friday Join Downtown Merchants As They Stay Open Late	Downtown Jackson 427.7573
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Fabulous Friday at Marguerite's	Marguerite's Gallery of Fine Art 124 East Baltimore Street 427.3006
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Fabulous Friday at Artopia	Artopia 575 South Royal Street 554.2929
9:00 pm	Denise LaSalle's Blue Room Blues and Oldies	Wolfe Enterprise Center 438 East Main Street 265.9800
9:00 pm	Walking Wounded performing live	Downtown Tavern 208 North Liberty Street 424.1995
	Saturday, April 28th
9:00 am	Southwest Tennessee District Senior Olympics Archery Pre-registration required. Deadline to register is March 30th.	Jackson Fairgrounds Park 800 South Highland Avenue 425.8614
7:00 pm	Bunnies, Bluegrass & Ballet A Spring Suite	Carl Perkins Civic Center 400 South Highland Avenue 668.7353
9:00 pm	Denise LaSalle's Blue Room Blues and Oldies	Wolfe Enterprise Center 438 East Main Street 265.9800
9:00 pm	Brandon Lewis Band peforming live	Downtown Tavern 208 North Liberty Street 424.1995
	Sunday, April 29th
9:00 am	Southwest Tennessee District Senior Olympics Archery Pre-registration required.	Jackson Fairgrounds Park 800 South Highland Avenue 425.8614
2:00 pm	Bunnies, Bluegrass & Ballet A Spring Suite	Carl Perkins Civic Center 400 South Highland Avenue 668.7353
	Monday, April 30th

	Tuesday, May 1st
10:30am	Preschool Story Time	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 East Lafayette Street 425.8600
8:00 pm	Open Stage Play and Sing - 15 minute sessions or Just Come and Enjoy.	Downtown Tavern 208 North Liberty Street 424.1995
April Displays
9:00 am to 4:30 pm	""High School Student Art" Artwork from area High School Students	The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center 314 E. Main Street 425.8396
9:00am to 4:30 pm	Mrs. Jean Johnsey collection of "Amazing Egg Art"	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 425.8600
9:00 am to 4:30 pm	"Paintings, Drawings and Prints" by John Hilton	The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center 314 E. Main Street 425.8396
9:00 am to 4:30 pm	"Fantastic Voyage" Digital Art by Lane Last	The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center 314 E. Main Street 425.8396

2007 Jackson Downtown Development Corporation Supporters
Investors	The City of Jackson The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Madison County
Platinum	Bancorp South - Gary Grisham Jackson Energy Authority - Steve Raper Regions Bank - James Dusenberry, III
Gold	Tennergy Corporation - Mechele Williams
Silver	Central Distributors - Russell Clarkston Crocker Construction Co, Inc. - Hal Crocker First Bank - Curtis Mansfield Garrett Plumbing & Air Conditioning Co - Charlie Garrett Gary A. Taylor Investment Company - Gary A. Taylor John H. Allen Company - John Allen Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell P.L.C. - Dale Conder Spragins Barnett & Cobb P.L.C. - Jerry Spore The Jackson Sun - Ed Graves TLM Associates, Inc. - Dennis Henderson
Bronze	Aeneas Internet and Telephone - Jonathan Harlan Bank of Jackson (The) - Harbert Alexander, Jr. First South Bank - Ed Woodside Frankland Carriage Company - Donna Frankland Hart Freeland Roberts, Inc. - Sammy West Lane College - Wesley Cornelious McClure Patriot Equity Credit Union - Fara Hall
Contributing	Byrd & Byrd PLLC - Charles Byrd Cash Today Pawn - Todd Krasner City Place - Harbert Alexander, Sr. Concrete Plant Loft Apartments - Frank McMeen DCA-DCPR - Seth Chandler Downtown Vision Center - Dr. Bill Malec Horton & Associates - Laurie Horton First United Methodist Church - Rev. Ted Leach HCB Corporation - Hal Crocker Holmes, Rich & Sigler - Jack H. Holmes Jackson State Community College - Dr. Bruce Blanding Lambuth University - Dr. Fred Zuker Main Street Publishing - dn English Moore Studio - Mitch Carter New Southern Apartments - Alan Reese Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits - Andrew Agnew The Neely House - Artopia - Alicia McEarl WNWS 101.5 - Harrell Carter
Friends	Art Under a Hot Tin Roof - Kat Semrau Baker's Rack - Elaine West Birdsong Resort - Bob Keast City Florist - Kemp Reed & Mickey Granger Discovery Museum - Pat Mingledorff Dugger Printed Business Products Inc. - Ed Dugger EMA Co., Inc. - Jim Nauert Forever Communications - Verla Price George T. Tubb, Architect - George T. Tubb Highland Place Bed & Breakfast - Bill & Cynthia Pflaum Jackson Boat, Sport and RV Show - Bob Keast Land Office - Norwood Jones Marguerite's Fine Art- Alicia McEarl Nell Huntspon Flower Box - Nell Huntspon Nelson and Thornton Associates - Randy Nelson Shops of the Painted Lady - Kat Semrau TEC Environmental Laboratories, Inc. - Olivia White Tourism Association of Southwest Tennessee - Mary Beth Hopper WKNO TV/FM - Vicki Sampietro Younger & Associates - Sharon Younger

If you have comments, questions, calendar of events items, would like to be added to our mailing list, or become a member of JDDC email JDDC@cityofjackson.net or call 427.7573.

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