Issue 117 - Aug 1, 2007

From Your Director ...

Thank you for making “Boogie on Baltimore,” a success!  Jackson Downtown Development Corporation and The Elks Building hosted more than 300 people on Baltimore Street last Friday.  Many enjoyed music, dancing, food and fellowship until after 11:00 p.m.  The energy downtown was fantastic … check out our photos. 

It’s hard to believe that students are preparing to return to school.  The Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA) is asking for donations to meet new public school dress code requirements.  Clothing can be delivered to 219 N. Highland Ave. from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  For more information, contact Donna Vickers at 427-7963. 

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

Local Author Reads at Jackson-Madison County Library

Local author, Jerry C. Richards, will read his children’s book, “The Lost Tree,” and then sign copies. 

Wednesday, August 1, 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.

Daughtry Concert

Popular “American Idol” finalist, Chris Daughtry will perform.  Less than 700 tickets remaining. 




Thursday, August 2, 2007
Carl Perkins Civic Center
400 S. Highland Ave.
7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Admission: $31.50

For more information, Jackson Centre Box Office at 425.8587.

Friendly Frank’s Flea Market

Plan on stopping by and visit the over 200 vendors that offer an array of items.




August 3-5, 2007
Jackson Fairgrounds Park
800 S. Highland Ave.
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Friday 
9:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Saturday
9:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Sunday

For more information, contact the Friendly Frank’s Flea Market at 901.755.6561.

96 Kix Summer Jam

Featuring the music of Oran “Juice” Jones, Lenny Williams, Lyle Jennings, and Flava Flav. 

Saturday, August 4, 2007
Oman Arena
179 Allen Ave.
7:00 p.m. 
Admission: $32-$37

For more information, contact the Jackson Centre Box Office at 425.8587.

S•P•I•C•E Cooking Class

Jennifer Chandler, author of “Simply Salads,” will demonstrate how to prepare several salads and dressings.  Cooking class begins at 11:00 a.m. with book signing to follow at 12:30 p.m.    


Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Shops of The Painted Lady
415 E. Lafayette St.
11:00 – 1:30 p.m. 
Cost: $20 and includes samples

For more information or to make reservations, contact Sally Everett at 668.7062.

Jackson Arts Council ABC Grant Workshop

This free workshop is provided by the Jackson Arts Council for not for profit organizations seeking funding for arts projects that benefit the community. 



Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Carnegie Center
305 E. College St.
3:30 p.m. 


For more information, contact the Jackson Arts Council at 423.2787 or R.S.V.P. by August 3.