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| Member Orientation |
| 8:00 am |
Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium Street |
731.423.2200 |
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Orientation is not only for members but members who want to make the most of their membership as well. Find out about the many programs the Chamber offers and how you can be involved. Each attendee will receive one free ticket to the next quarterly membership breakfast! The orientation is free but advance registration is required! |
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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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| Crusader Chronicles Rhytms |
| 5:00 pm |
Discovery Museum, 315 East Lafayette |
427.7379 |
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d n english and Danny Winbush are proud to announce the 5th volume of Crusader Chronicles Rhythms! The book includes artwork, poetry, short stories, photography and ceramics by Liberty Technology High School Students. Music will be performed by the Liberty High Faculty "House Band" featuring Principal Johnny Reynolds and other faculty members. Artwork will be on display and refreshments will be available. There will also be readings by the student authors. |
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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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| Jackson Theatre Guild presents LEADING LADIES |
| 7:30 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
427.3200 |
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Jack and Leo, two English Shakespearean actors, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing Shakespeare on the Moose Lodge circuit. When they hear that an old lady is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephew, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives. The trouble is, they foind out that the relatives are not nephews but nieces. Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head over peticoat in love with a niece of the old lady. |
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| Story Time |
| 10:30 am |
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street |
425.8600 |
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| Treasures in the Attic |
| 11:00 am |
First United Methodist Church, 200 South Church Street |
422.4002 |
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FUMC Senior Adult Ministry presents Adventures in Learning Treasures in the Attic antiques, collectibles and other treasures presented by Gene Smith. Program begins at 11 Luncheon at 12 cost is $6 per person. |
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| Jackson Theatre Guild presents LEADING LADIES |
| 7:30 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
427.3200 |
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Jack and Leo, two English Shakespearean actors, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing Shakespeare on the Moose Lodge circuit. When they hear that an old lady is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephew, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives. The trouble is, they foind out that the relatives are not nephews but nieces. Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head over peticoat in love with a niece of the old lady. |
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| CapitolTALK |
| 8:00 am |
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium Street |
423.2200 |
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Local state legislators will meet for the first of three CapitolTALK events for this legislative session. Senator Lowe Finney, Representative Johnny Shaw and Representative Jimmy Eldridge will participate in the public question and answer session. |
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| Downtown Tavern Live Music featuring Tupelo Boys |
| 9:00 pm |
Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street |
424.1995 |
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Covercharge |
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| Downtown Tavern Live Music featuring Josh Smith and Music Stew |
| 1:00 pm |
Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street |
424.1995 |
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$5 Covercharge |
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| Dizzy Jizzy Tour with Dizzy Reed and Jizzy Pearl |
| 10:00 pm |
Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street |
410.8263 |
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Dizzy Read of Guns and Roses and Jizzy Pearl of Love Hate and LA Guns Performing Live! Covercharge. |
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| Close Encounter On The Railroad |
| 11:00 am |
N.C. & St. L. Depot Railroad Museum, 582 South Royal Street |
425.8223 |
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Relive the golden age of railroad with stories from real railroad men. Engineers Bill Smith and Carl Reetz will tell it like it was. This event is free and open to the public. Especially geared toward children six years old. |
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| MercyMe and Mainstay |
| 6:00 pm |
Oman Arena, 179 Allen Avenue |
425.8580 |
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Unite productions has set foot in Jackson and has promised to bring some of the biggest name Christian performing artists the area has ever seen. The excitement begins when Dove Award winning and Grammy-nominated band MercyMe visits Oman Arena. Be prepared for the best concert experience you ever had, Tennessee style! |
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| Daylily Society & Master Gardeners |
| 7:00 am |
West Tennessee Farmers Market, 91 New Market St |
425.8308 |
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Visit the West Tennessee Farmers Market to check out the Day Lily Society & Master Gardeners. |
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| Kiwanis Center Benefit 5K Run |
| 7:00 am |
LANA, Maple Street Parking Lot |
421.8116 |
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Sports Plus Rehab Centers and Occupational Rehabilitation Center of West Tennessee will host a 5K run and a 1 mile fun run/walk to benefit the Kiwanis Center for Child Development. |
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| West Tennessee Bi-Annual Plant Sale |
| 7:00 am |
West Tennessee Farmers Market, 91 New Market St |
423.8515 |
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A wide variety of plants that exhibit flowers in many colors, sizes and heights. Daylily members and hybridizers will answer all your questions. |
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| Madison County Master Gardeners Plant Sale |
| 7:00 am |
West Tennessee Farmers Market, 91 New Market St |
423.8515 |
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The green thumbed members have been potting up annuals, perennials, herbs, small shrubs and house plants to share. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. Gently used hand tools and garden crafts will be for sale as well! |
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| Saturday Night Live |
| 7:00 pm |
Starbucks, 112 East Baltimore |
616.1628 |
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Starbucks and 4 Ya Soul Cafe presents SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Open microphone, Comedy, Poetry, Live Music, Spoken Word, Networking, you name it they have got it! Hosted by Marcus Hendricks. Held the 3rd Saturday of every month. |
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| Jackson Theatre Guild presents LEADING LADIES |
| 7:30 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
427.3200 |
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Jack and Leo, two English Shakespearean actors, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing Shakespeare on the Moose Lodge circuit. When they hear that an old lady is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephew, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives. The trouble is, they foind out that the relatives are not nephews but nieces. Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head over peticoat in love with a niece of the old lady. |
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| March for Babies Downtown Walk |
| 2:00 pm |
Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue |
668.1023 |
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WalkAmerica is the March of Dimes is a national tradition with a 37 year history of success. Proceeds support the mission of preventing birth defects and infant mortality through research, education, community services and advocacy. |
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| Jackson Theatre Guild presents LEADING LADIES |
| 2:30 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
427.3200 |
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Jack and Leo, two English Shakespearean actors, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing Shakespeare on the Moose Lodge circuit. When they hear that an old lady is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephew, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives. The trouble is, they foind out that the relatives are not nephews but nieces. Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head over peticoat in love with a niece of the old lady. |
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| Jackson Teen Theatre Announces Auditions for "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" |
| 4:15 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
731.425.8587 |
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Open auditions for the summer musical of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" is scheduled for April 21 and 22 at 4:15 pm. Roles available for ages 13 through high school. A few adult males will be used. We will need seven brides, seven brothers, suitors and townspeople. Everyone auditioning should be prepared to sing twenty-five measures of a song from the show or another Broadway number. We will provide a tape/cd player, and a pianist. Come in comfortable clothing as you may be asked to dance. The production is scheduled for June 26-28 at the Ned. |
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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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| Jackson Teen Theatre Announces Auditions for |
| 4:15 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
731.425.8587 |
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Open auditions for the summer musical of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" is scheduled for April 21 and 22 at 4:15 pm. Roles available for ages 13 through high school. A few adult males will be used. We will need seven brides, seven brothers, suitors and townspeople. Everyone auditioning should be prepared to sing twenty-five measures of a song from the show or another Broadway number. We will provide a tape/cd player, and a pianist. Come in comfortable clothing as you may be asked to dance. The production is scheduled for June 26-28 at the Ned. |
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| "Managing a Successful Business" Risk Management, Retirement Planning |
| 5:30 pm |
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium Street |
427.7990 |
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Entrepreneurs-register now for the remainder of the sessions for the 2008 "Managing a Successful Business" course. Designed specifically with the needs of busy business owners and managers in mind. |
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| Future Farmers of America Banquet |
| 7:00 pm |
Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue |
731.425.8580 |
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Exhibit Area |
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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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| 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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| Jackson Children's Theatre Auditions for |
| 3:45 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
731.425.8396 |
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Open auditions for Charlotte's Web will be at the Ned, April 23 & 24 at 3:45 pm. Roles available for children ages 9-12. The cast includes a flexible cast of fifteen people with a small number of townspeople. The production is scheduled for July 24 and 25 at the Ned. |
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| CANCELLED Rocket Birthday Bash |
| 7:00 pm |
Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue |
425.8580 |
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CANCELLED The Rocket's Birthday Bash with Sevendust, Saliva, Neverset and Overscene has been cancelled. Now is your chance to see Jackson's own Jonathan Montoya of Saliva! Tickets are only $27. |
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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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| Aeneas Internet & Telephone Business After Hours |
| 5:00 pm |
Aeneas Internet & Telephone, 300 North Cumberland Street |
423.2200 |
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Mark your calendars to attend and enjoy great company and delicious food and drink. There is no charge to attend. |
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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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| B for Business Staying Ahead of the Curve |
| 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. Trends-Are you Proactive, Reactive or Unaffected |
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| Story Time |
| 10:30 am |
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street |
425.8600 |
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| Madison County Relay for Life Cookout |
| 11:00 am |
Jackson Courthouse, 101 East Main Street |
423.6057 |
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Relay for Life Cookout. Hamburger or Hotdog with chips, drink and a cookie $5.00 |
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| Fabulous Friday at Art Under A Hot Tin Roof |
| 6:00 pm |
Art Under A Hot Tin Roof, 114 East Lafayette Street |
427.2772 |
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Grove Robinson came to Jackson in 1971 to chair the Department of Art at Union University. He studied art at Columbis and was a Fulbright Fellow to Paris, France. He has paintings in the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Asheville Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum. The paintings in this show represent the work he completed while in New York, Paris and while teaching at Meredity College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Grove died in December 2, 2002. |
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| Lettin' Loose on Lafayette |
| 6:00 pm |
Downtown Jackson, Tennessee |
427.7573 |
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Held in conjunction with Fabulous Friday, Lettin' Loose on Lafayette will feature the music of Randolph Robinson and The Widdershins. Bring your lawnchair and enjoy the music brought to you be by 2 Rare Gems and Art Under A Hot Tin Roof. |
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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 and the music of Scott Myatt at Cafe Capone's. Explore the shops, galleries and studios. |
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| Fabulous Friday at The Painted Lady |
| 7:00 pm |
The Painted Lady, 415 East Lafayette Street |
427.2000 |
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Enjoy a carriage ride or listen to the live bands playing during Lettin Loose on Lafayette and be sure to drop in the Painted Lady for a one of a kind unique shopping experience. In Good Taste a new shop will be opened in conjuntion with fabulous friday with soaps, food items, candles and sprays! Lots of other stores and more inside the Shops of the Painted Lady! See you there! |
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| BYU Idaho Symphony Band |
| 7:00 pm |
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street |
676.9483 |
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Brigham Young University, Idaho Symphony Band conducted by Daine Soelberg visits The Ned to benefit Disaster Recovery Services. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit DRS. |
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| Just in Time for Mother's Day Jewelry Show |
| 7:00 pm |
Dickson Gallery of Fine Art, 118 East Lafayette Street |
427.9708 |
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The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art Presents, The Venus Soiree an exquisite fine art jewelry affair April 25-26, 2008 with opening reception Friday evening, April 25 from 7-9 p.m. Featuring a fabulous array of distinctive art jewelry created by Jai Johnson, Patricia Twilla, Holly Couch, Libby Lynch, Beth Patterson and Jacque Hillman. Each piece has been meticulously fashioned to positively effect and empower women as well as inspire everyone to enjoy life, love and laughter |
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| Fabulous Friday at Wolfe Enterprises |
| 7:00 pm |
Wolfe Enterprise Center, 438 E. Main Street |
265.9800 |
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Wolfe Enterprises Home to Blackcat Records will open their doors Fabulous Friday for free tours of their West TN Cultural Heritage Museum. Items on display consist of an 1865 piano, blues heritage pieces and more! |
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| Fabulous Friday at Euphoria Salon & Day Spa |
| 7:00 pm |
Euphoria, 109 East Lafayette Street |
424.6869 |
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Visit our newest Downtown merchant as they open their doors for Fabulous Friday. Euphoria Salon & Day Spa will be serving refreshments and offer a drawing for shampoo, cut and style. |
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| Fabulous Friday at Main Street Art Studios |
| 7:00 pm |
Main Street Art Studios, 314 East Main Street |
225.8279 |
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Main Street Art Studios presents "Open Studio Night" with artist painting. Come for a unique experience downtown this Fabulous Friday!!! |
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| Fabulous Friday at Subway! |
| 7:00 pm |
Subway, 122 East Baltimore Street |
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Hungry? Stop by Subway to get $5 foot long subs this Fabulous Friday! Applies to all subs except double stacks! See you there!!!! |
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| Fabulous Friday at Rock a Billy Hall of Fame |
| 7:00 pm |
International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street |
427.6262 |
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Get your dancing shoes on! Join us Fabulous Friday for live performances on the rock a billys new stage with the streets blocked for street dancing! Visit Rock A Billy for fun, live entertainment and dancing the night away! |
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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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| Fabulous Friday at Blades |
| 7:00 pm |
Blades, 207 East Main Street |
422.4724 |
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Get a Rockin new do as you enjoy live music on the sidewalk! Stop by Blades to update your style, get a trim or visit with Sheri! Open in conjunction with Fabulous Friday. |
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| Fabulous Friday at Appeal Beauty Salon |
| 7:00 pm |
Appeal Beauty Salon, 111 South Church |
423.8686 |
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Look fabulous this Fabulous Friday!!! Appeal Beauty Salon will be open late offering half price on all services from 7pm to 9pm |
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| Fabulous Friday at Rock a Billy Hall of Fame |
| 7:00 pm |
International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street |
427.6262 |
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Join us Fabulous Friday for an exciting tour of International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame History Makers! This event is FREE to Fabulous Friday Attendees! |
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| Fabulous Friday at Yesterdays Antiques! |
| 7:00 pm |
Yesterday's Antiques, 212 North Liberty Street |
427.2690 |
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Antiques Gallore! This Fabulous Friday stop by Yesterdays Antiques for a variety of stained glass antiques, restored doors and so much more! |
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| Fabulous Friday with Dirt Pilgrims Band! |
| 8:00 pm |
St. Luke's Church, 309 East Baltimore Street |
427.7573 |
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St Luke's Holy Ground Coffee House is proud to announce a return engagement of the Dirt Pilgrims, Fabulous Friday, April 25. Also on display and for sale will be the vitreous enamel art work of Martin Tennessee artist Peggy King. |
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| Delilah Why 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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| Poko Lambro Live ! |
| 9:00 pm |
Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street |
424.1995 |
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Downtown Tavern featuring all the way from Lubbock Texas Violet Lea and Anthony Garcia. Covercharge |
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| The Griot Collective |
| 12:00 pm |
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street |
423.5537 |
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The Griot Collective presents CRITICAL DIALOGUE SERIES BLACK YOUTH IN PUBLIC EDUCATION. |
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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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| Nevermind The Ultimate Nirvana Tribute Band |
| 9:00 pm |
Main Street Live, 215 West Main Street |
410.8263 |
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Covercharge. |
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| Downtown Tavern Live Music featuring 24/7 |
| 9:00 pm |
Downtown Tavern, 208 North Liberty Street |
424.1995 |
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| Star Jones to Speak! |
| 2:00 pm |
Oman Arena, 179 Allen Avenue |
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Lane College is honored to announce that the speaker for the 2008 Annual Commencement Convocation will be attorney Star Jones Reynolds!Admission is free! |
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Issue 154 - April 16, 2008
Come support Main Street Publishing and the Liberty Technology High School Students as they unveil their book 5th volume of Crusader Chronicles Rhythms! The book includes artwork, poetry, short stories, photography and ceramics by the Liberty Technology High School students. Music will be performed by the Liberty High Faculty “House Band” featuring principal Johnny Reynolds and other faculty members. 
Unite productions has set foot in Jackson and has promised to bring some of the biggest name Christian performing artists the area has ever seen. The excitement begins when Dove Award winning and Grammy-nominated band MercyMe visits Oman Arena. Be prepared for the best concert experience you ever had, Tennessee style!
Every 3rd Saturday, Café 4 Ya Soul host Marcus Hendricks brings “Saturday Night Live” to Downtown Starbucks. 
Get your tennis shoes out and join the March of Dimes as they walk Downtown for the March for Babies. While the name has changed, their mission has not. The March of Dimes champions the needs of moms and babies in our community and across the nation.
Entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend this session addressing Risk Management and Retirement Planning. The content of this presentation was designed specifically for the needs of busy business owners and managers.
Are you ready to rock? Come out and celebrate 102.3 The Rocket’s Birthday Bash with Sevendust, Saliva, Neverset and Overscene. Now is your chance to see Jackson’s own, Jonathan Montoya of Saliva! Tickets are only $27.
Michael Ching, Artistic Director Opera Memphis, will perform a set of original songs with varied influences including country, folk, musical theatre, jazz and classical. This wine and cheese evening event requires your R.S.V.P. by April 25.
So you like cheese? Perhaps a little wine? Join the Young Lawyers Division of the Jackson Madison County Bar Association as they raise money for the Yates Foundation to benefit children with autism. Tickets are available for $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
