Issue 84 - December 13, 2006

From Your Director ...

Shopping downtown is a great and fun experience. The establishments are unique and special. From the exciting treasures, Yesterdays Antique Store, Jaco's Music Store, the three flower shops; Alicia's Flowers and Gifts, Huntspon Flower Box, and City Florist, to the three diverse art galleries; Art Under A Hot Tin Roof, Dickson Gallery of Fine Art, and Marguerites, you are sure to find something very special.

There are three furniture stores; Furniture World, Lafayette Thrift Market, and Station's Rent to Own, a very impressive apparel boutique, le Divas, and two wonderful establishments The Shops of the Painted Lady and the Neely House Artopia that offer an array of individual specialty shopping opportunities. You can also find two beauty shops, a grocery store, and a drug store.

And something really important about your shopping experience downtown is that someone will smile at you when you walk in, ask if they can help you, and then assist you with your shopping experience. WOW! It's great to be waited on by someone that really wants to and knows what they are doing.

The people who will wait on you are typically the owner, the risk taker, the "dedicated employee". They work long hours with very little time off just keeping the doors open. Their stock is hand picked and depicts the care that was taken to provide "just the right thing". How can you resist?

So . . . come on downtown and experience all it has to offer. You'll be glad you did!!!

"All Things Fabulous" to Benefit Humane Society

The Neely House Artopia, Boutiques, 575 South Royal Street, will host a fund raiser "All Things Fabulous" previewing the newly restored property. Attendees will enjoy fine art, live entertainment, wonderful wine, and hor d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Alberto Perez. Featured artists will be Mark Ramirez and La Tarsha Hanna-Huff. Guests will also be invited to shop at Rotten Roxy Pet Boutique and a Coffee and Pastry Shop. Proceeds will benefit the Jackson-Madison County Humane Society.

The event will take place on Saturday, December 16th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The cost will be $20.00 per person, which includes wine and hor d'oeuvres. For more information you can call 554.2929.

Book Signing at Jackson-Madison County Library

Taylor Wilson, managing editor of Mid-South Hunting and Fishing News and Bill Dance Publishing, Inc., will be at the Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette, on Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. to sign copies of his second book of columns, STILL STEPPING IN STUFF: A RETURN TO BACKWATER & BRIARS.

If you are still searching for a gift for your favorite outdoor enthusiast, don't miss this opportunity to talk to Taylor and pick up a copy of his book.

For more information you can call 425.8600.

Milk and Cookies with Santa to Take Place

The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring milk and cookies with Santa at the N.C. & St. L. Depot Railroad Museum, 582 South Royal Street. Children of all ages are welcome. The event will take place on Saturday, December 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $1.00 per child.

For more information you can call 425.8223

Rock-a-Billy to Host Annual Christmas Party

On Thursday, December 14th, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., the International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street, will be holding their Annual Christmas Party and Dance featuring Sonny Burgess & The Pacers. Cost will be $6.00 per person in advance and $7.50 at the door.

For more information you can call 427.6262.

Rock-a-Billy to Feature Ballroom Dance Lesson

Need a special Christmas Gift? Two classes of ballroom dancing will be held starting at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. January 11th, 2007. The cost will be $32 per person for four one-hour lessons on four consecutive Thursday nights. Lessons will be offered at The International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame, 105 North Church Street.

A $10.00 tour of the Hall of Fame is included. Have your Christmas gift certificate arrive in time for the holiday. To make arrangements you can call 427.6262.

Art Under Hot Tin Roof to Hold Open House

On Sunday, December 17th, from Noon to 3:00 p.m., Art Under a Hot Tin Roof, 114 East Lafayette Street, will hold a Christmas Open House. Come meet artists Alice Hammell and Obie Clark, featuring their pottery and paintings.

For more information you can call 427.2772.