Take time to keep up with the special events taking place downtown. Downtown is so distinctly appealing, lively, and workably urban yet small-town in character, it's a special experience. Spread the word and come downtown soon.

Jackson Centre Fall Series to Start

The Jackson Centre Fall 2006 Series begins Saturday, August 26th at 7:00 pm at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue. Scheduled performers will be the Platters, featuring Monroe Powell.

Tickets are on sale now for $32.00 for Gold Circle with all other seats $25.00. For more information you can call the Jackson Centre Box Office at 425.8587

Marguerite's Offers Art Lessons

Marguerite's Arts Gallery, 124 E Baltimore Street, is offering unique art opportunities. On Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm child art lessons are offered for children age four and up. Also on Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, adult pottery lessons are offered. On Wednesday Adult Art Lessons are available from 10:00 am to noon. On Wednesday, August 23rd, from Noon to 1:00 pm for $25.00 you can paint a piece of ceramic and enjoy a sack lunch that will be provided. For more information you can call 427.3006.

Viva La Rocket to Take Place at Fairgrounds Park

Thomas Media, 102.3 and Miller Light are bringing Jackson's version of MTV's "Viva La Bam" to Jackson on Saturday, August 26th, at the Fairgrounds Park, 800 South highland Avenue, starting at 7:00 pm.

MTV Cast members Don Vito and RAAB Himself will be hosting the four band rock concert billed as Viva La Rocket. One of the bands will be Jacksons' own "Wake the Light". For more information you can call 427.9616.

Archery Meet at
Fairgrounds Park

The City of Jackson's Parks and Recreation Department, Southern District Senior Olympics and Southwest Tennessee Archery Association will be hosting an Archery Shoot at Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue on Saturday and Sunday, August 19th and 20th, starting at 9:00 am each day. Organizers expect over 50 registrants to take part in the event, attracting hundreds from a five state area. Concessions will be available. For more information you can call 668.3964.

New Bakery Opens

Don't forget to stop by The Family Bakers at 210 East Main Street. They have been open a week now, and the response has been good. They have three display cases just chocked full of homemade baked goodies. One of the cases even has sugar-free pastries, made with splenda.

They feature a daily luncheon and breakfast special. We need to support the newest downtown business, so stop down and meet "the girls". You'll be glad you did. For more information you can call 424.7582.

It's "THAT TIME" Again . . .

Have Fun !!!