Issue 116 - July 25, 2007

From Your Director ...

After much anticipation, Boogie on Baltimore is finally here! On Friday, July 27, The Elks Building and Jackson Downtown Development Corporation are proud to bring you an exciting, family-friendly event in beautiful Downtown Jackson.

Held in conjunction with Fabulous Friday, Boogie on Baltimore will feature a free, live performance of The Soul Outsiders at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and come enjoy food, fellowship and live music. Don’t forget to visit the featured businesses on Baltimore which include Starbucks, Quiznos, Subway and Marguerite’s.

Come early so you can join local merchants and business owners as they open their doors at 7 p.m. to celebrate Fabulous Friday. There is so much to choose from, whether you like art, dining, shopping, or theatre, there’s something for everyone downtown! Click on the link below for more information about Fabulous Friday activities and participating merchants.

Welcome to the future of Downtown Jackson ... one we can invent together!

Ice Cream Social to Celebrate Summer Reading Program Finale

Join the Jackson-Madison County Library as they celebrate another successful summer reading program and recognize all their readers. 

Come visit Rotary Park for fun activities and ice cream.  In the event of rain, the social will be moved inside the library. 

Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 E. Lafayette St.
2:00 p.m.

For more information, contact the Jackson-Madison County Library at 425.8600.

"B for Business"

“Benefits of College Internships to Small Businesses,” will be presented by Debbie Newell from Union University and Shirley Simons from West Tennessee Business College.  Breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m., followed by the program at 8:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 26, 2007
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
197 Auditorium St.
7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

RSVP to Brandy Stutsman, bstutsman@jacksontn.com or contact The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce at 427.7900 for more information.

Jackson Children’s Theatre presents, The Jungle Book

The tale of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves, who learns the way of the jungle with the help of his friends.  Tickets are on sale at The Jackson Centre Box Office.    

July 26-27, 2007
The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 E. Main St.
7:30 p.m. (Thursday & Friday)
2:00 p.m. (Thursday)
Admission: $5 matinee, $6 evening (in advance), $7 day of show. 

Thomas Media Beauty Pageant

The pageant will feature girls from birth to age 21 and boys up to the age of 4.  Two girls will be awarded a $500 modeling scholarship.  Entry forms can be picked up at Bonnie’s Boutique, Elements Salon & Spa or at Thomas Media.


Saturday, July 28, 2007
The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 E. Main St.
10:00 a.m

For more information, contact a Pageant Representative at 427.9616.