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Issue 137 - December 19, 2007
From Your Director ...
With only a few shopping days till Christmas, there’s still so much to see and do! Have you finished your holiday shopping list yet? Don't panic, give the gift of Downtown Jackson! Below you will find a map to help you locate the retail establishments and restaurants downtown. So, come enjoy the ambiance of our evolving downtown as you shop for the holidays.
If you still have energy after you’re done shopping, there are a variety of seasonal events and special performances. Don’t forget to visit our Calendar for a comprehensive list of holiday events occurring downtown.
Click to have large Map to print - use landscape
Welcome to the future of Downtown Jackson ... one we can invent together!
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Longest Night Service
 FUMC invites you to a service directed towards those who are hurting and looking for a program that recognizes one's suffering.
The service will be held in the sanctuary.
Sunday, December 23
4:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
200 South Church Street
For more information call 422.4002 |
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Library Holiday Hours
 Just in case you need a warm up visit the library’s Cup and Chaucer coffee shop over the holidays.
Don't forget to check the library's website for their holiday schedule and calendar of events.
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street
For more information call 425.8600. |
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Holiday Splendor 2007
 100 Black Men of West Tennessee, Inc. present the 15th Annual Scholarship Benefit Gala. Following the dinner and presentation of scholars will be entertainment featuring ZAPP.
Proceeds will benefit the 21st Century Scholars Program. Donation is $100 per person and the event is Black Tie.
Friday, December 28
7:00 p.m.
Carl Perkins Civic Center
400 South Highland Avenue
For more information call 422.3342.
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Fabulous Friday
 Come down and experience the fabulous neighborhood our downtown has become. Friday, December 28th, it's happening again.
The last Friday of every month, downtown Jackson rolls out the "welcome " carpet. Art Galleries, Pubs, participating shops and restaurants will be open from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Friday, December 28
7:00 p.m.
Downtown Jackson
For more information call 427.7573 |
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New Year’s Eve, Eve, Eve, Eve
 Make your plans now! Join The Dickson Gallery of Fine Arts for a New Years Eve, Eve, Eve, Eve Celebration.
Kick off the New Year and celebrate the passing of 2007 with music, champagne toasts and of course, great new art. This will be a very special event and is part of Fabulous Friday.
Friday, December 28
7:00 p.m.
The Dickson Gallery of Fine Arts
118 East Lafayette Street
For more information you can call 423.9708 |
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Kwanzaa Celebration
 Join The Society for African American Cultural Awareness (SAACA) as they observe the holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world, Kwanzaa.
Sunday, December 30
3:00 p.m.
T. R. White Sportsplex
304 North Hays Avenue
For more information call 267.3212 |
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