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| Beginners Line Dancing |
| 12:00 pm |
Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street |
427.6262 |
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$5 per person. |
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| Evita! |
| 8:00 pm |
Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue |
425.8587 |
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Winner of seven Tony Awards, EVITA brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator,Juan Peron. Blessed with charisma, Eva Peron captivated a nation by championing the working class. This exuberant production creates a gripping theatrical experience and features Andrew Lloyd Webber's compelling Latin, pop and jazz influenced score. One of the most popular collaborations between Webber and Tim Rice, this legendary musical features the memorable song DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA. Tickets range from $26 to $47.
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| Open Mic Night |
| 9:00 pm |
Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street |
410.8263 |
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Sign up at the bar. |
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| B for Business |
| 7:45 am |
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium Street |
427.7900 |
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What's the latest business buzz? Find out at this monthly networking opportunity for small businesses that is co-sponsored by the Chamber's West Tennessee Business Resource Center and First Tennessee Bank. February's topic CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW OR SHOULD YOU?, will be presented by Rusty Reviere of Rainey, Kizer, Butler, Reviere and Bell.
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| A Taste of Jackson and West Tennessee 2008 |
| 5:00 pm |
Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue |
668.1023 |
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This year's Taste is presented by Regions Bank. It is a tasty way to help support the March of Dimes fight against birth defects. Approximately 50 restaurants will be showcasing their finest dishes for your sampling pleasure and all to benefit the March of Dimes Campaign for Healthier Babies |
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| Black History Month Children's Movie |
| 6:00 pm |
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street |
425.8600 |
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Join the library as they watch the film about 6 year old Ruby Bridges and how she was chosen to be the first African American to integrate her local New Orleans elementary school in the 1960's. The move is Not Rated (NR) and lasts 90 minutes. |
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| Scott Myatt Performing Live |
| 6:00 pm |
The Neely House, 575 South Royal Street |
554.2929 |
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Enjoy the music of Scott Myatt while dining at Cafe Capone's or shopping at The Neely House. |
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| Friendly Frank's Flea Market |
| 5:00 pm |
Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue |
901.755.6561 |
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This Flea Market is held at Jackson Fairgrounds Park and is scheduled for the first weekend of each month. |
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| Fabulous Friday at The Neely House |
| 6:00 pm |
The Neely House, 575 South Royal Street |
554.2929 |
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Enjoy dinner by candle light at Cafe Capone's. Reservations Required. Shop the merchants, galleries and studios. |
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| Cornell Gunther's, 'Coasters' |
| 7:00 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
425.8587 |
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Tickets range from $25 to $35.
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| Fabulous Friday |
| 7:00 pm |
Downtown Jackson, Tennessee |
427.7573 |
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Join downtown merchants as they stay open late. |
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| My Big Fat Ugly White Trash Red Neck Paternity Suit |
| 7:00 pm |
Baker's Rack, 203 East Lafayette Street |
424.6163 |
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R.S.V.P. to reserve your tickets to the Premier Player Productions & The Baker's Rack Dinner Theatre Murder Mystery. Limited Seating. |
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| The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art presents, 'Nothing but Nude' |
| 7:00 pm |
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art, 118 East Lafayette Street |
427.9708 |
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A juried fine art show celebrating figurative form in paintings, sketches and sculpture. Here's your opportunity to add to your own original fine art collection. |
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| Downtown Tavern Live Music featuring Josh Smith and Music Stew |
| 9:00 pm |
Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street |
424.1995 |
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Covercharge |
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| Sing with the Band Karaoke Performing Live ! |
| 9:00 pm |
Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street |
410.8263 |
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Performing Live! Covercharge. |
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| Friendly Frank's Flea Market |
| 9:00 am |
Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue |
901.755.6561 |
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This Flea Market is held at Jackson Fairgrounds Park and is scheduled for the first weekend of each month. |
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| The Jackson Sun 2008 Spelling Bee |
| 10:00 am |
Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue |
425.9746 |
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Students from 43 West Tennessee schools will compete. The champion speller and a chaperone will win an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to compete in the 2008 Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. |
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| Watch & Timepiece Show |
| 10:00 am |
N.C. & St. L. Depot Railroad Museum, 582 South Royal Street |
425.8223 |
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The first Saturday of each month the Watch & Timepiece collectors meet in the Depot Museum to show Timepieces and talk shop. They encourage all to come down for free historical information and appraisals of your pocket/wrist watches and timepieces. Free Admission |
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| Free Income Tax Preparation |
| 1:00 pm |
Lambuth University, 3rd floor of Varnell-Jones Hall |
425.3214 |
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W-2 Wage Earners with Gross Incomes of Less than $39,000 are eligible. IRS Certified Students will electronically prepare and file Form 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040. |
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| Scott Myatt Performing Live |
| 6:00 pm |
The Neely House, 575 South Royal Street |
554.2929 |
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Enjoy the music of Scott Myatt while dining at Cafe Capone's or shopping at The Neely House. |
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| Once Upon A Mattress |
| 7:00 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
668.8055 |
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Jackson Christian School presents,Once Upon A Mattress. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for students and are available at the school. |
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| Adjusted Fate Performing Live ! |
| 9:00 pm |
Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street |
410.8263 |
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Performing Live! Covercharge. |
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| Downtown Tavern Live Music featuring 1st Forty5 South |
| 9:00 pm |
Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street |
424.1995 |
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Covercharge |
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| Friendly Frank's Flea Market |
| 9:00 am |
Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue |
901.755.6561 |
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This Flea Market is held at Jackson Fairgrounds Park and is scheduled for the first weekend of each month. |
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| Grief Recovery |
| 5:00 pm |
First United Methodist Church, 200 South Church Street |
422.4002 |
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For individuals who have lost loved ones through death and who are looking for both practical and effective ways to deal with their loss. Sessions continue for five weeks beginning February 10th. |
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| Advanced Line Dancing Classes |
| 6:00 pm |
Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street |
427.6262 |
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$5 per person. |
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| Story Time |
| 10:30 am |
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street |
425.8600 |
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| Couples and Singles Line Dancing |
| 7:00 pm |
Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street |
427.6262 |
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$5 per person. |
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| Jackson Art Association Monthly Meeting |
| 7:00 pm |
Carnegie Center, 305 East College Street |
424.2393 |
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Visitors are welcome |
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| Open Stage |
| 8:00 pm |
Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street |
424.1995 |
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Visit the Downtown Tavern on Tuesdays for Open Mic Nite. Call host Matt Myer more info at 421.2767. |
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| Beginners Line Dancing |
| 12:00 pm |
Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street |
427.6262 |
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$5 per person. |
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| Open Mic Night |
| 9:00 pm |
Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street |
410.8263 |
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Sign up at the bar. |
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| Basics of Employment Law for Managers and Supervisors |
| 8:15 am |
Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium Street |
423.2200 |
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The Jackson Arrea Chamber of Commerce Aid to Existing Industry Committee will host BASICS OF EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Registration for the morning session begins at 7:45 a.m., Afternoon session registration begins at 12:45 p.m. Cost to attend is $50, and registration is required by February 28. |
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| Children's Book Writers Review Their Latest Books |
| 12:00 pm |
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street |
425.8600 |
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Authors including Joan Hartman, Jill Taylor, Pat Winston and Anne-Beverley Stamps will display and sign their books. |
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| Jackson Story League |
| 3:00 pm |
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street |
668.5695 |
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Storytellers Ginger Fiorvanti and Alice Earnest. Free admission. |
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| Scott Myatt Performing Live |
| 6:00 pm |
The Neely House, 575 South Royal Street |
554.2929 |
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Enjoy the music of Scott Myatt while dining at Cafe Capone's or shopping at The Neely House. |
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| Non Profit Executives Roundtable |
| 8:00 am |
Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium Street |
423.0403 |
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The Non Profit Executives Roundtable members welcome Lewis Levine, President of the Center for Non Profit Management, Nashville, to Jackson for this special meeting. Discussion will focus on expanding services to Jackson. All non profit organizations in the West Tennessee area are invited and encouraged to attend. |
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| Story Time |
| 10:30 am |
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street |
425.8600 |
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| First Friday Forum |
| 12:00 pm |
First United Methodist Church, 200 South Church Street |
427.7573 |
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Timely discussion on events impacting the community. Held from September through May, the 1st Friday of the month, in Clayton Hall at First United Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by First United Methodist Church and Jackson Downtown Development Corporation. A $5.00 lunch is available. |
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| Britt Brothers Band and Dance |
| 7:00 pm |
Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street |
427.6262 |
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$5 per person. |
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| James Gregory FUNNIEST MAN IN AMERICA |
| 7:00 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
425.8587 |
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Tickets range in price from $25 to $30. |
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| Ashley Bowers & Jonathon King Performing Live ! |
| 9:00 pm |
Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street |
410.8263 |
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Performing Live! Covercharge. |
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| Individual/Professional Development Sessions |
| 8:00 am |
West Tennessee Legal Services, 210 West Main Street |
423.0616 |
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The Individual Development Program is Business and Professional Womens'USA personal and professional development series. The Sessions occur on Saturday, February 23 and March 8. |
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| National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet |
| 5:00 pm |
Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue |
695.2109 |
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Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. Door prizes, vendors, silent and live auctions. Gun drawing for membership. Activities for children. On display will be four wheelers, boats, hunting accessories and more. R.S.V.P. by March 4. Admission is $15. |
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| Firebirds and Butterflies |
| 7:30 pm |
Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue |
427.6440 |
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The Jackson Symphony's Concertmaster, Sue Jean Park, performs The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto which tells the tragic story of young lovers in China. This concert also features Stravinsky's magical Firebird Suite. |
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| Sharp Dressed Man & Ugly Performing Live ! |
| 9:00 pm |
Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street |
410.8263 |
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ZZ Topp Tribute and Ugly who is a former member of Tantric and Outspoken performing live! Covercharge. |
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| Jackson Art Association Annual Spring Show Reception |
| 2:00 pm |
Jackson City Hall, 100 East Main Street |
424.2393 |
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Jackson Art Association presents "Annual Spring Show and Sale." Free Admission. Reception will be held March 9, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. |
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| Grief Recovery |
| 5:00 pm |
First United Methodist Church, 200 South Church Street |
422.4002 |
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For individuals who have lost loved ones through death and who are looking for both practical and effective ways to deal with their loss. Sessions continue for five weeks beginning February 10th. |
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Welcome Children’s Book authors Joan Hartman, Jill Taylor, Pat Winston and Anne-Beverley Stamps to the Jackson Madison County Library to feature their latest books. Looking for an autograph? Bring a pen and their books!
Timely discussion on events impacting the community. Held from September through May, the 1st Friday of the month, in Clayton Hall at First United Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by First United Methodist Church and Jackson Downtown Development Corporation. A $5.00 lunch is available.
The NWTF is a grassroots, nonprofit organization which supports scientific wildlife management on public, private and corporate lands. Join them for their annual banquet featuring door prizes, vendors, silent and live auctions. Activities for children. R.S.V.P. by March 4. Admission is $15.
The Jackson Symphony's Concertmaster, Sue Jean Park, performs The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto which tells the tragic story of young lovers in China. This concert also features Stravinsky's magical Firebird Suite.
