Issue 78 - November 1st, 2006

From Your Director . . .

Fabulous Friday . . . was fabulous. The BPW Dinner and Walking Tour had a great turn out and a big thank you to those attending for braving the stormy night to see downtown landmark's pasts and to Pat Alford and the Jackson Teen Theater Group for their great "spirits."

Marguerite's fundraiser for "Make a Wish Foundation" and the Downtown Tavern's fundraiser for "Relay For Life" brought hundreds downtown, The Dickson Gallery of Fine Arts held a wonderful pottery show and Lola's Bar and Grill had a great dance party that were both well attended what can I say Jackson downtown does have a nightlife.

On Saturday, the 2nd Annual Halloween Extravaganza was also a huge success with ghosts, goblins, fairy princesses and spidermen walking the street, as well as being showcased on live TV by E-Plus TV6. Thank you to the costume judges: Jacque Hillman, West Tennessee Parent & Family Magazine, Dana Brooks, Main Street Art Studios, and Lisa Moore Davidson of Davidson Design. They really had a tough job.

And to top it off, dn English held her annual "Ghost Stories of Jackson," again bringing several hundred downtown on Monday evening. This Halloween extended week-end was truly a success as we continue to bring people downtown to experience "their downtown." Something to be proud of.

November "First Friday Forum" to Take Place

On Friday, November 3rd, at noon, Frank McMeen, Concrete Plant Loft Apartments, Hal Crocker, Crocker Construction and John Allen, John Allen Construction will address the First Friday Forum attendees with updates on their three very exciting projects presently being undertaken in the downtown area. You won't want to miss the remarks of these three prominent risk takers.

First Friday Forum is from Noon until 1:00 p.m., in Clayton Hall at First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Church Street. A $5.00 lunch is available.

First Friday Forum is sponsored by First United Methodist Church and Jackson Downtown Development Corporation. For more information you can call 427.7573.

Rockabilly to Add Additional
Line Dance Lessons

The International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame has announced that they are expanding their noon line dance lesson from once a week to three times a week. Starting on October 30th, lessons will be offered at noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays in addition to the 6:00 p.m. line dance lessons on Mondays. You can come to all three, or just drop in any of these days.

The exercise is wonderful, and you don't need a partner. Beginners are welcome. Cost is $5.00 per session. For more information you can call 427.6262.

Lane College Homecoming "Stand Up For Our Youth"

This Saturday is very special for Lane College, it's Homecoming week-end. One of the largest parades downtown will start at 9:00 am, with a route starting at Lane College and weaving to Highland and Main Street.

For more information you can call 426.7500.

The Detail Doctor to Offer Specials

The Detail Doctor, 201 West Main Street, has been in the car care business for over thirty-five years, so they know what they're doing. This downtown business will be offering unique specials throughout the end of the year to get your car spruced up for the holidays. Each week of each month a different promotion will be offered as follows:

For more information you can call Sam at 467.6509 or 730.0600.

Lambuth to Host Author Carl Sferrazza Anthony

The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and you are urged to make reservations early by calling 425.2500.

West Tennessee Health Foundation to Throw 18th Annual Charity Gala

A very special fund raiser will take place on November 11th at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue.

The event, "Winter Wonderland" includes a reception complete with a silent auction, a live auction and music beginning at 6:00 pm.

Master Chef José Gutierrez of ENCORE' in Memphis is planning the dinner. Sutka Productions from West Palm will transform the Civic Center into a "Winter Wonderland".

Dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. with entertainment by Memphis Soul Review. The Jackson Awards will be presented that evening also.

You can contact the WTHF office for more information at 660.8770.