Issue 134 - Nov 28, 2007

From Your Director ...

Ring in the holidays downtown at this month’s Fabulous Friday. With over a dozen events occurring, downtown will certainly be hopping this Friday, November 30th. Whether you’d like to see the beautiful homes and businesses on LANA’s holiday home tour, shop for unique holiday gifts or listen to live music, there’s something for everyone downtown. Join our downtown merchants as they stay open late from 7-9 p.m. For a complete listing of Fabulous Friday events, click here. We invite you to visit downtown Jackson during this festive time and discover the “Art and Soul” of Jackson.

Don't forget to mark you calendars for another great holiday event downtown... Jackson's annual Christmas on Main Street Parade is scheduled for Monday, December 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

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

Tearoom Luncheon

If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, visit the Tearoom at the Shops of The Painted Lady.  Chef Teresa Morgan will be preparing Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Carmelized Onions and Apples, Roasted Fall Vegetables, Butternut Squash Soup, and Chocolate Pecan Pie.  Reservations are required for the seatings at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with cancellations 48 hours in advance.  The $20 price includes meal, tax and gratuity.

Thursday, November 29
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Shops of The Painted Lady
415 East Lafayette Street

To reserve your seat or for more information call 427.2000

Johnny Cash

Take a journey back in time, Johnny Cash time that is.  Join the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame as they recognize Johnny Cash, General Westmoreland, Admiral Tom Moorer and Captain Eugene McDaniel for a moving evening as they recognize the efforts to create awareness for the value of freedom in a salute to the military.  Four Armed Forces commercials recorded with Johnny Cash will be featured.  W.S. Holland will share reflections of his life with The Main in Black. 

Thursday, November 29
7:00 p.m.
International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame
105 North Church Street

For more information call 427.6262.

Reception and Display at the Dickson Gallery

Opening reception presenting the art of Dana F. Brooks, titled "Finesse: A Journey in Encaustic Art," on display November 30 through December 15.  Dana demonstrates the delicate and skillful approach required in using an encaustic (having fused colors) medium indicative of the old masters.  The process is totally intuitive and inspired by the unexpected happening that occurs when wax pigment and heat interact.  Exclusively at The Dickson Gallery Downtown.  Right in any light.

Friday, November 30
7:00 p.m.
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art
118 East Lafayette Street

For more information call 423.9708

Holiday Beauty Pageant

Whether you have the prettiest smile, hair, eyes or the Best Personality or Best Dressed, register now for the Holiday Beauty Pageant presented by Thomas Media. 

Registration materials available online or by calling Thomas Media.

Saturday, December 1
10:00 a.m.
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 East Main Street

For more information call 989.8315

The Jackson Symphony

Get in the mood for the holidays with The Jackson Symphony.  Starting at 5:30 p.m. the Jackson Symphony League is proud to announce the return of the “Spirit of Christmas Auction.”  Beginning at 7:30 The Jackson Symphony takes the stage with Ronald Romm, original member of the Canadian Brass in a performance of Christmas favorites.   This performance also features the winners of The Jackson Symphony's first-ever Talent Search competition.  Tickets range from $12 to $35. 

Saturday, December 1
5:30 pm                Spirit of Christmas Auction
7:30 pm                Christmas Pops
Carl Perkins Civic Center
400 South Highland Avenue

For more information call 427.6440.

Lane College Choir Annual Christmas Concert

In existence for over 100 years, experience the songs of the season through the Lane College Choir as they perform their Annual Christmas Concert.  The Chambers-McClure Academic Center will be the site for this fantastic performance.  The event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, December 2
7:00 p.m.
Chambers-McClure Academic Center,
Lane College
545 Lane Avenue

For more information call 426.7500