Issue 83 - December 6, 2006

From Your Director ...

As I walked to lunch today I saw a crew of city workers taking the cherry tree stumps out on the corner of Liberty and Lafayette Street. Thank you City for making the way for new plantings in the spring.

On East Main Street another City crew was sweeping leaves off the street and sidewalks. Thank you City for continuing to keep the downtown looking neat and well kempt.

As I walked past planters in winter bloom in front of the buildings I couldn't help but be aware of how special our downtown is, and the fact that so many really care about it. Thank you Master Gardeners' and the County Extension Agency for the plants and plant...ors.

And thank you City for the banners and Christmas lights. How beautiful the downtown looks in the evening with the glow of white lights.

And thank you property owners and tenants for taking such pride in your buildings and spaces. Our unique architecture and stately historic buildings certainly make a statement as to our pride and commitment to such an important quadrant of the City.

If you haven't been downtown for awhile, it would be worthwhile to plan a visit soon. You are in for a pleasant surprise. You'll be glad you did!!!

Book Review at Noon on Tuesday, the 7th, at the Library

On December 7th, at 11:30 a.m. prior to the noon book review at the Library, 433 East Lafayette Street, vocalists Carrie Prewitt, Robert Taylor and Shetina Hoyle will perform a musical program as a prelude to the Christmas season.

At noon, Hayes Fletcher, a playwright, author of children's books, and former newspaper columnist will read and talk about his novel, "Moonbeams in a Jar."

Bring a sack lunch and "The Friends" will provide holiday desserts and coffee. For more information you can call 425.8600.

Railroad Museum to Hold Open
House

On December 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the N.C. and St. L. Depot and Railroad Museum, 582 South Royal Street, will be holding their annual Christmas Open House and reception honoring all veterans.

There will be refreshments and a musical presentation provided by the Googe Family Band accented by the ambiance of this historic facility. Come and share in this unique part of Jackson's history.

For more information you can call 425.8223.

First United Methodist Church to present Jazz Dinner Theatre

On Wednesday and Thursday, December 6th and 7th, the First United Methodist Church, 200 South Church Street, will be hosting "Christmas Jazz", a Jazz Dinner Theatre.

Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the musical presentation featuring "Jubilate", a 10-voice adult ensemble along with a jazz combo, the "Vesper Band", performing at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $12.00 per person. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance!

For more information you can call 422.4002.

Law Firm to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Over the past three years, the Nashville law firm of Robinson, Reagan and Young has been hiring STAR Center clients that completed their training program at the law firms satellite call center here in Jackson.

At 2:00 p.m. on December 12th, Robinson, Reagan and Young will hold a special ribbon cutting at the building they recently purchased at 220 West Lafayette Street. They plan to increase their number of employees to twenty-five. This is an exiting time for both the new firm and the STAR Center.

For more information you can call 267.7843.

The Jackson Theatre Guild to present Christmas Performance

The Jackson Theatre Guild will present "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge" by Christopher Durang on December 14th through the 17th at the Ned, 314 East Main Street. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Thursday evening, the 14th, will feature a preview night at 6:45 p.m. for $50.00 per person.

In this departure from Dickens, young Scrooge's exclamations of "Bah, humbug!" are an undiagnosed "kind of seasonal Tourette's Syndrome".

Tickets are:
$15.00 at the door
$12.00 in advance
$8.00   Senior Citizens/Students
$5.00   Saturday Matinees
Tickets are available at King Jewelers on Conrad Drive and Carriage House Antiques or
online at www.JTGonline.com