Issue 148 - March 5, 2008

From Your Director ...

Jackson Downtown Development Corporation is proud to introduce the newest member of our team, Carrie Pickett. She brings a wealth of experience in office management as well as a passion for photography. Most importantly, she has a positive attitude and enthusiasm regarding the growth opportunities that exist for downtown Jackson.

Please come by and introduce yourself as Carrie becomes acquainted with downtown and all the wonderful personalities and businesses that make it unique. We look forward to strengthening our team as we seek to accomplish the mission of Jackson Downtown Development Corporation. The outlook for 2008 is certainly promising and we are confident that it will be our best year ever!

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

Life from the front porch

James Gregory, began earning a living as a salesman, but his real persuasiveness was as a storyteller.
Twenty something years later Gregory pokes fun at everyone from health fanatics to animal rights activists, and his fans flock to hear him in droves. Tickets range in price from $25 to $30.

Friday, March 7
7:00 p.m.
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 East Main Street

To purchase tickets or for more information call 425.8587.

Individual Development

Whether you are in the workforce, just returning, or need a refresher course, the Individual Development Program is a seminar series for personal and professional leadership development. Join the Business and Professional Women’s Club for the final seminar addressing a range of topics.

Saturday, March 8
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
West Tennessee Legal Services
210 West Main Street

For more information call 423.0616

Spring Art Exhibit

The Jackson Art Association, founded in 1959, is as diverse as the styles and approaches to creating artwork that you'll see when you visit their Spring Show at Jackson City Hall.  Visit with the artists during the reception on March 9, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.




March 3 - 31
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Jackson City Hall
100 East Main Street

For more information call 424.2393.

NAIA Tournament

Help us welcome the NAIA Women’s Division I Basketball Championship back to Jackson for its 19th year! Tickets for the 2008 tournament go on sale to the public on March 5, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Box Office.  Volunteer and Sponsor slots are still available for this week-long series of events.

March 19 -25
Oman Arena
179 Allen Avenue

To volunteer or for sponsor information call 616.7474.

To purchase tickets call 425.8587.

Arthur Live !

Award winning PBS series 'Arthur Live!' comes to town.  In the show, Arthur the Aardvark and his friends from Elwood city face the issues that real kids deal with every day.  The musical production is 90 minutes long with a 20 minute intermission.  Tickets are $15 for reserved seating and $25 for premium.

Friday, March 21
3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.performances
Carl Perkins Civic Center
400 South Highland Avenue

To purchase your tickets or for more information call 425.8587.

Caribbean Sound:  An American Carnival

The full stage production mixes the sound and culture of the Caribbean through Calypso, Soca, and Latin music with Classical, American Pop and original compositions. 

Tickets range in price from $12.50 to $15.00.

Friday, March 28
7:00 p.m.
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 East Main Street

To purchase tickets or for more information call 425.8587.