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Saturday, November 7
The Chi Omegas of Millsaps College hold their annual "Walk for a Wish 5k" at 7:30 a.m., benefitting the Make-a-Wish Foundation. $20, $15 in advance; call 601-421-2916. … The annual NAMIWalks, hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, begins at 10 a.m. at Mayes Lake. Free, donations encouraged; call 601-899-9058. … Drivers of motorcycles, hot rods and cars gather at Got Gear Motorsports in Ridgeland at 11 a.m. to form the 2009 Poker Run for Shared Roads, advocating for motorcyclists in the state. $25, $20 in advance; call 601-383-8817. … The Brain Injury Association of Mississippi's 2009 gala, "Wounded: A Salute to Our Mississippi Heroes," begins at 6 p.m. at the Country Club of Jackson. $100; call 601-981-1021. … Quills and ¡Los Buddies! rock Martin's at 10 p.m. … Holly Williams and Jewel play at the Ameristar in Vicksburg at 7:30 p.m.
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Sunday, November 8
Knight Bruce plays at Sophia's at 11 a.m. for brunch. ... Check out Will and Linda at Shucker's at 3:30 p.m. ... Footloose has karaoke at 7 p.m.
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Monday, November 9
The 2009 Mississippi Black Leadership Summit begins at 10 a.m. at the Jackson Convention Complex. $100; call 601-307-7280. … The 31st annual Southern Hospitality Conference gets started at the Hilton Jackson at 4 p.m. Call 228-436-0630.
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Tuesday, November 10
Check out Music in the City at the Mississippi Museum of Art at 5:15 p.m. Free, donations welcome; call 601-354-1533. …The Clinton Community Nature Center's annual tribute to veterans, "Star Bright! Honors Night!" begins at 7 p.m. Call 601-926-1104.
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Wednesday, November 11
Robert St. John signs copies of his latest book, "Dispatches from My South," at Lemuria Books at 5 p.m. $24.95 book. Call 601-366-7619. … The Crossroads Film Society honors veterans with a screening of "We Were Soldiers" for Veterans Day at the War Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. $7, $5 members; visit http://www/crossroadsfimsociety.com.
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Thursday, November 12
Nunnery's Gallery showcases new work from Ginny Futvoye at 5 p.m. Call 601-969-4019. … Head to Gallery 119 to see new work from Billy Solitario at 5 p.m. Call 601-969-4091. … Material Girls, a local boutique, celebrates its five years of business at 5 p.m. Call 601-992-4533. … Purse Strings, a silent auction of new and slightly-used designer handbags, begins at 5:30 p.m. at Hal & Mal's. Music provided by Shane and Frazier. $40; call 601-362-7206. … The Jackson Free Press' monthly Lounge begins at 6 p.m. at Pi(e) Lounge inside Sal & Mookie's. Free munchies; call 601-362-6121 ext. 11. … Check out the New Bourbon Street Jazz Society Band at Two Sisters Kitchen at 6 p.m. Free.
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Ronni M: Bubba, like most things, it's only unimportant if it has no affect on *your* life. If you were an African American, I expect you'd feel differently about your home-town media ...
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