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Issue 136 - December 12, 2007

From Your Director ...

Just in time for the holidays, here is a great gift idea for antique lovers and travelers alike. Join Jesse Byrum of Yesterday’s Antiques for his 40th annual Theatre Tour of New York City, May 23-29, 2008. This year’s itinerary includes the following Broadway shows: Disney’s Little Mermaid, November, Sunday in the Park with George, South Pacific and Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Be a part of this exciting tradition as the group sets out to see the shows, eat, shop, visit the museums and even meet the stars.

The Classic package includes round trip airfare from Memphis to New York City, accommodations at the Hotel Edison, tickets to five Broadway shows, and tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For more information, contact Jesse at 731-427-2690.

Remember, happy holidays start downtown! You can always find fantastic treasures and fabulous gifts at Yesterday’s Antiques, 212 North Liberty St. Don’t forget to visit our website Events Page for a comprehensive list of holiday events occurring downtown.

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


 
 
 
 
     
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Milk & Cookies with Santa

Santa's train has come in!  Take a moment to slow down and enjoy the season at the N.C. & St. L. Depot Railroad Museum.  Join Santa at the railroad Depot for fun and games. 

Saturday, December 15
10:00 a.m.
N.C. & St. L. Depot Railroad Museum
582 South Royal Street

For more information call 425.8223.

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Art and Hot Dogs with Santa

Once Santa Claus finishes up at the Train Depot it’s over to The Neely House.  Children are invited to visit with him and enjoy a hot dog!  While there visit and shop more than 25 merchants, galleries and studios or have a wonderful meal at Cafe Capone's.

Saturday, December 15
12:00 p.m.
The Neely House
575 South Royal Street

For more information call 554.2929.

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Carols and Candles

A holiday service of Scripture and Song with the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra. 

Reception to follow at 7:00 pm.

 

 

Sunday, December 16
6:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
200 South Church Street

For more information call 422.4002.

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John Berry at The Ned

Following his current U.S. tour, John Berry will begin his holiday ritual of spreading Christmas cheer. Berry hits the road each year for an impressive tour of cities on his annual Christmas tour. This is the 12th consecutive year for Berry's holiday tour, which showcases the reason he's been tagged "Mr. Christmas" have many fans saying, "It's not Christmas until I've heard John Berry sing 'O Holy Night.'"  Tickets range from $25 to $35.

Wednesday, December 19
7:00 p.m.
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 East Main Street

To purchase your tickets or for more information call 425.8587.

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Tearoom Luncheon

Enjoy a delightful luncheon at the Shops of The Painted Lady.  Chef Teresa Morgan delights guests with her menu of Mini Beef Wellington with Mushroom Sauce, Delmonico Potatoes, Spring Salad with Caramelized Apples and Toasted Pecans, Pumpkin Cheesecake.  Reservations required, with cancellations 48 hours in advance.  $20 Includes Meal, Tax and Gratuity.

Thursday, December 20
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Shops of The Painted Lady
415 East Lafayette Street

To make reservation or for more information call 427.2000.

Pink Floyd

What’s better than Pink Floyd? 

Pink Floyd during the holidays. 

Experience the tribute first hand.  Tickets are $20.

 


Saturday, December 22
8:00 p.m.
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 East Main Street

To reserve your tickets or for more information call 425.8587.

 
 
 
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Investors
Platinum
Bancorp South - Gary Grisham
Jackson Energy Authority - Steve Raper
Regions Bank - James Dusenberry, III
Gold
Tennergy Corporation - Mechele Williams
Silver
Bronze
Aeneas Internet and Telephone - Jonathan Harlan
Bank of Jackson (The)
- Harbert Alexander, Jr.
First South Bank - Ed Woodside
Frankland Carriage Company - Donna Frankland
Hart Freeland Roberts, Inc. - Sammy West

Lane College - Dr. Wesley Cornelious McClure
Patriot Equity Credit Union - Fara Hall
Contributing
Byrd & Byrd PLLC - Charles Byrd
Cash Today Pawn - Todd Krasner
City Place - Harbert Alexander, Sr.
Concrete Plant Loft Apartments - Frank McMeen
DCA-DCPR - Seth Chandler
Downtown Vision Center - Dr. Bill Malec
Horton & Associates - Laurie Horton
First United Methodist Church - Rev. Ted Leach
HCB Corporation - Hal Crocker
Holmes, Rich & Sigler - Jack H. Holmes
Jackson State Community College - Dr. Bruce Blanding
Lambuth University - Dr. Fred Zuker
Main Street Publishing - dn english
Moore Studio - Mitch Carter
New Southern Apartments - Alan Reese
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits - Andrew Agnew
The Neely House - Carolyn Cherry
WNWS 101.5 - Harrell Carter
Friends

Art Under a Hot Tin Roof - Kat Semrau
Baker's Rack - Elaine West
Birdsong Resort - Bob Keast
Butts Foods - Ray Butts
City Florist - Kemp Reed & Mickey Granger
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art - Rachel Dickson
Discovery Museum - Pat Mingledorff
Downtown Tavern - Heather Corley
Dugger Printed Business Products Inc. - Ed Dugger
EMA Co., Inc. - Jim Nauert
Forever Communications - Verla Price

George T. Tubb, Architect - George T. Tubb
Highland Place Bed & Breakfast - Bill & Cynthia Pflaum
Jackson Boat, Sport and RV Show - Bob Keast
Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association - Lisa Silver
Land Office - Norwood Jones
Marguerite's Fine Art- Alicia McEarl
Nell Huntspon Flower Box - Nell Huntspon
Nelson and Thornton Associates - Randy Nelson
Shops of the Painted Lady - Kat Semrau
Sweet Cookie Bouquets - Lyn Wheeler
TEC Environmental Laboratories, Inc. - Olivia White
Tourism Association of Southwest Tennessee - Mary Beth Hopper
WKNO TV/FM - Vicki Sampietro
Younger & Associates - Sharon Younger



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