Issue 121 - Aug 29, 2007

From Your Director ...

Jackson Downtown Development Corporation is excited to bring you another great Fabulous Friday event this Friday, August 31st.  Lettin’ Loose on Lafayette will feature the music of Ruby Ray beginning at 7:30 p.m.  So come down to Lafayette Street and “let loose” at this free event sponsored by 2 Rare Gems and the Downtown Tavern.  Don’t forget to visit all the “fabulous” downtown merchants as they stay open late for Fabulous Friday!  For more information, contact the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation at 427.7573

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

"B for Business"

The topic for August is “Trends: How to Maximize for Positive Growth,” presented by Sharon Younger, President of Younger Associates, LLC.  Concepts covered include: the changing marketplace in Jackson and easy tips for building your customer base.   

Thursday August 30, 2007
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
197 Auditorium St.
7:45 a.m.

New Music Series at Starbucks

Starbucks recently began their new music series, featuring different musicians every Saturday night.  Admission is free, so come downtown this Saturday and enjoy the music of Jay Hammond. 

Saturday, September 1, 2007
Downtown Starbucks
112 E. Baltimore St.
7:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Starbucks at 427.4119.

18th Annual African Street Festival

The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness (SAACA) salutes Mali during their 3-day festival. 

This fun-filled, family event will feature a wide variety of music as well as authentic Malian entertainment, food and merchandise.   

August 31-September 2, 2007
Jackson Fairgrounds Park
1800 S. Highland Ave.  
Friday 6:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Admission: $3 (weekend pass $7)

For more information, contact Wendy Trice at 267.3212