Issue 129 - October 24, 2007

From Your Director ...

Please join us for October's Fabulous Friday as many of our downtown merchants help us celebrate the fantastic fall season. Here are some of the exciting events happening downtown this Friday, October 26 (click here for more details):

• Enjoy coffee and cookies at downtown's newest business, Sweet Cookie Bouquets
• Downtown Ghosts: A Walking Tour and Dinner at the Shops of The Painted Lady
• Annual Halloween Masquerade a Premier Players Production at The Baker's Rack
• Art Show and Sale at Main Street Art Studios
• Reception honoring Ceramics Artist Michael Wisner at Art Under A Hot Tin Roof
• Reception honoring Animal Art Artist Penny Colt at Marguerite's Gallery of Fine Art
• Costume party and fine art show at the Dickson Gallery of Fine Art
• Enjoy a candlelight dinner at Café Capone's and acoustical guitar music provided by Lambuth University's Entertainment Music Industries Studies and visit the array of shops at The Neely House
• Enjoy the Appleton Family Band and view the work of watercolorist, Elaine Vars at St. Luke's Holy Grounds
• Take a dance lesson or dance the night away at the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame
• Enjoy some chili to benefit the Jackson Exchange Club at TLM Associates
• Enjoy Blues and Oldies at Denise Lasalle's Blues Room
• Enjoy live music at both the Downtown Tavern and Main Street Live

Our unique merchants continue to make Fabulous Friday an exciting community event. Show them your support and help us maintain a thriving downtown!

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

"B for Business"

The event, held the last Thursday of each month, is a program of the Chamber's West Tennessee Business Resource Center and First Tennessee Bank. October's program "Protecting Your Business from Identity Theft," will be presented by Tammy LaPoint, ASA Consumer Affairs Department, State of Tennessee. Breakfast begins at 7:45 am, with the program from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., which includes 60 second commercial time by lucky attendees, as well as networking opportunities and business updates.

Thursday, October 25
7:45 a.m.
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium Street

To R.S.V.P or for more information call 427.7900.

It's Fa"boo"lous Friday!

If you're looking for a good scare this Halloween season, just head Downtown. From tours to the arts, there are many ways to satisfy your sense of spooky.

The last Friday of every month, downtown Jackson celebrates Fa”BOO”lous Friday. And on Friday, October 26, it’s happening again.

Friday, October 26
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Jackson

Click here for information on our website or call 427-7573.

Downtown Trick or Treating

Our community’s ghosts and goblins will “haunt” downtown Jackson during the Third Annual Halloween Extravaganza. From 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Downtown Business Owners and Merchants will be passing out candy. Merchants will feature identifiable balloons to let youngsters know where trick or treating is taking place.

Saturday, October 27
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Jackson

For more information, contact Jackson Downtown Development Corporation at 427.7573.

Captain Fantastic and 52nd Street

A tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel all in one breathtaking show! Featuring the music of the Pianoman and the Rocketman onstage. Sing and dance along with favorites like Crocodile Rock, Big Shot, Your Song, You May Be Right, and many, many more. Tickets range from $25 - $35.

Saturday, October 27
7:00 p.m.
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street

To purchase tickets or for more information contact the Jackson Centre Box Office, 425.8587.

Annual Cancer Survivorship Celebration

The West Tennessee Cancer Center cordially invites all cancer survivors to join in the Annual Cancer Survivorship Celebration. A Day of Hope and Healing Reception, lunch, entertainment, and vendors. Registration is required.

Saturday, October 27
10:00 a.m.
Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue

To register or for more information contact 425.5087.

15th Annual Legend Benefit Concert

The Jackson Symphony presents the 15th Annual Legend Benefit Concert featuring the music of Kenny Loggins. Sponsored by West Tennessee Healthcare, Jackson Energy Authority, Bancorp South, Porter Cable, WBBY, and Rock 92.3.

Tuesday, October 30
8:00 p.m.
Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue
Tickets start at $30.

To purchase tickets or for more information call 427.6440