Issue 151 - March 26, 2008

From Your Director ...

West Tennessee Healthcare Cancer Center, West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation and Jackson Downtown Development Corporation are proud to present the "Expressions of a Cancer Journey" Art Exhibition in downtown Jackson. This exhibition includes artwork from the 2006 Lilly Oncology on Canvas Art Competition and Exhibition, an international art exhibit, sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. The exhibit honors the journey of those affected by cancer by raising awareness of their challenges and triumphs through art.

The exhibition will begin with a tribute to cancer survivors at City Hall. Then, artwork will be displayed at various businesses in downtown Jackson throughout the month of April. A map of the exhibition locations will be available on our website soon.

Our hope is that this exhibition will encourage and inspire local artists to submit artwork in the 2008 Lilly Oncology on Canvas Art Competition and Exhibition. If you would like to learn more about the contest, click here to visit the Lilly Oncology on Canvas site.

We think this exhibition is a wonderful way to celebrate spring and the renewal of life. We look forward to sharing this artwork with you, while you stroll through our lovely downtown and get to know many of our unique downtown businesses.

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

First Friday Forum

April’s program will provide the community an opportunity to meet Dr. Rebecca Cook, Associate Professor of Biology from Lambuth University.  Cook’s presentation, “Environmentally Speaking,” will undoubtedly be an informative and insightful look into our community’s environmental issues and potential solutions.  Remember to bring $5.00 for your lunch.

Friday, April 4
12:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
200 South Church Street

For more information call 427.7573.

March of Dimes Breakfast for Babies

Hungry?  Stop by the Baker’s Rack for their ever tempting breakfast.  Proceeds from the breakfast go to support the March of Dimes campaign of preventing birth defects and infant mortality through research, education, community services and advocacy.

Friday, April 4
7:00 a.m.
Baker's Rack
203 East Lafayette Street

For more information call 668.1023

Watch & Timepiece Show

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

Saturday, April 5
10:00 a.m.
N.C. & St. L. Depot Railroad Museum
582 South Royal Street

For more information call 425.8223.

Fabulous Friday

Please join us for March’s Fabulous Friday as many of our downtown merchants help us celebrate the beginning of spring season. With over a dozen exciting events happening downtown there is something for everyone. Here are a few of the highlights from the events scheduled Friday, March 28th (click here for more details)

• Make a memory with Moore Studio! Fabulous Friday Attendees will receive a fifteen minute photo session with Darren Lykes consisting of one outfit and NO sitting fees! Come downtown and make this Fabulous Friday a night to remember! Walk ins welcome!!!
• An evening of Fine Art and Vinyl Records sell-ART-brating three years in business at The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art. Dig out your favorite vinyl record and bring them to the gallery. The winner of the gallery's 2007 Artist of the Year award will be announced.
• Appeal Beauty Salon will be open and offering half price on all services from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
• Explore the shops, galleries and studios of The Neely House and enjoy dinner by candle light and the music of Scott Myatt at Café Capone's. Light refreshments will be served during Fabulous Friday evening.
• Buy and plant your own containers at The Potting Porch and don’t miss the sales!
• Experience the full stage production Caribbean Sound: An American Carnival, mixing the sound and culture of the Caribbean at The Ned.
• Visit Downtown’s contemporary jewelry gallery 2 Rare Gems, as they display their new spring lines.
• Art Under A Hot Tin Roof will be open and exhibiting the work of Memphis artist Stephanie Harrovers.
• Stop by Blades to update your style, get a trim or visit with Sheri!
• A native of Jackson, Jerry Lee 'Smoochie' Smith will sign his book and perform at the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame.
• Stop by St. Luke’s for their ever popular Holy Grounds Coffee House.
• If you’re in the mood for some music you can try
          Battery; A Tribute To Metallica at Main Street Live
          or Windell and Austin at the Downtown Tavern.
  

Our unique merchants continue to make Fabulous Friday an exciting community event. Show them your support and help us maintain a thriving downtown