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RSS for Community- Toys for Tots at the Jackson Zoo
- Nov 10 – Dec 10.
- Bring an unopened toy to the Jackson Zoo to receive $1 off of admission.
- Jackson Zoological Park.
- One unopened toy..
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
- Jackson Black Pride
- Nov 20 – Nov 23.
- Parties, LGBT health forum, coronation, spoken word, cookout and dance contests.
- Jackson Hilton Hotel (1001 E. County Line Rd.).
- Varies.
filed under: Community.
- Handworks Holiday Market
- Fri, Nov 21, 9:00 am.
- More than 160 exhibitors will showcase and sell their original work, including home decor, children's clothing, handpainted photo frames, holiday decorations, specialty food items and more.
- Mississippi Trade Mart.
- $5, children under 12 free.
filed under: Shopping and Sales, Community.
- Capital City Classic Pep Rally
- Fri, Nov 21, 12:00 pm.
- Get ready for the big game with other JSU and Alcorn fans.
- State Capital (400 High St.).
- Free.
- Greater Belhaven Market
- Sat, Nov 22, 9:00 am.
- Local artists, craft-makers, food merchants and more will be on hand selling their goods and serving up their best dishes.
- Belhaven McDade's (904 E. Fortification St.).
- Free.
Upcoming
Greater Belhaven Market Saturday Nov 29 9:00 am
filed under: Shopping and Sales, Outdoors, Community.
- You Gotta Move! Show and Youth Sock Hop
- Sat, Nov 22, 2:00 pm.
- A benefit for Nicole Marquez.
- Hal & Mal's.
filed under: Youth, Be the Change, Community.
- Panel Discussion on Men and Relationships
- Sat, Nov 22, 6:00 pm.
- Christ Like Inc. sponsors a panel to discuss and provide the male insight to platonic and romantic relationships. The panel will consist of males from various segments of the community: arts, politics, business, education, and religion.
- Agriculture and Forestry Museum.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Blues and Rock
- Sat, Nov 22, 8:00 pm.
- A benefit for Nicole Marquez, featuring music from Bobby Rush, Eddie Cotton, the Pates, Patrick Harkins and others.
- Hal & Mal's.
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
- Capital City Classic Fashion Show
- Sat, Nov 22, 8:00 pm.
- Ken Lucas of the Carolina Panthers and the Kenfolk Family Foundation, with Red August, Kenneth's Custom Clothes, Savvy Inc., J. Bolin and Runamuck Design present this fashion event. Catering by Mint Julep. Music by DJ Unpredictable. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the local American Cancer Society.
- Jackson Medical Mall.
filed under: Community.
- Pub Quiz
- Tue, Nov 25, 8:00 pm.
- Flex your mental muscle at Jackson's premiere trivia battle royale, with your hosts Shannon and Laura. Teams of up to six people.
- Hal & Mal's.
- $2 per person to play.
filed under: Community.
- History is Lunch: James G. Hollandsworth, Jr.
- Wed, Dec 3, 12:00 pm.
- Historian James G. Hollandsworth, Jr., will talk about and sign copies of his new book from LSU Press, "Portrait of a Scientific Racist: Alfred Holt Stone of Mississippi."
- William F. Winter Archives and History Building.
- Free, bring your own lunch.
filed under: Community.
- Fondren After Five
- Thu, Dec 4, 5:00 pm.
- Formerly called "Fondren ArtMix," this monthly event showcases the local shops, galleries and restaurants of the Fondren neighborhood.
- Fondren.
- Free.
Upcoming
Fondren After Five Thursday Jan 1 5:00 pm
filed under: Family, Shopping and Sales, Community.
- Jazz, Art & Friends
- Thu, Dec 4, 6:00 pm.
- One Thursday a month, enjoy cocktails, listen to the best jazz Jackson has to offer, and mingle with friends while surrounded by world class art.
- The Palette Cafe by Viking.
- $5 MMA Members, $7 Non-Members.
filed under: Community, Concerts, Exhibits and Openings, JFP Sponsored Events.
- Mississippi Permaculture Group Meeting
- Thu, Dec 4, 6:30 pm.
- The group discusses current cultivation and sustainability projects in yards, homes, and communities. Whether you have a farm, just a few potted plants, or just enjoying talking about growing plants in a sustainable way, you are welcome.
- High Noon Cafe.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Old Jackson Candlelight Tour
- Fri, Dec 5, 5:00 pm.
- This annual event showcases traditional seasonal decorations at the Manship House Museum, the Governor’s Mansion, and State Capitol. Special holiday entertainment at each site. Transportation provided between the sites.
- Manship House.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Miss Merry Pageant
- Fri, Dec 5, 6:30 pm.
- Age divisions in this third annual pageant are Baby Miss (0-3 years old), Tiny Miss (4-6 years old), Little Miss (ages 7-9 years old), Young Miss (ages 10-12 years old), Junior Miss (ages 13-15 years old) and Miss Merry (ages 16-18 years old). Deadline is Nov. 28.
- Rosa Scott Middle School (200 Crawford St., Madison).
filed under: Community.
- Chimneyville Crafts Festival
- Dec 5 – Dec 7.
- December 5, 32nd Annual Chimneyville Crafts Festival Preview Party, 7-10 p.m., 185 craftsmen displaying and selling fine craft, $50 donation. December 6-7, 32nd Annual Chimneyville Crafts Festival, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., $8 admission, children under 12, free.
- Mississippi Trade Mart.
- $8, $50 preview party.
filed under: Shopping and Sales, Community, Exhibits and Openings.
- Southern Fried Karaoke with the JFP
- Fri, Dec 5, 8:00 pm.
- Join the JFP for Southern Fried Karaoke as we wish Sage Carter-Hooey a happy birthday.
- Hal & Mal's.
- Free.
filed under: Community, Stage and Screen, JFP Sponsored Events.
- “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts Show
- Sat, Dec 6, 9:30 am.
- The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation presents the inaugural “Holly Days” Arts and Crafts show. “Holly Days” will feature a variety of vendors from the city and state to showcase their talents. This event will precede Vicksburg Main Street’s Annual Christmas Parade of Lights at 5pm.
- Main St., Vicksburg.
filed under: Shopping and Sales, Community, Exhibits and Openings.
- History is Lunch: Robert S. McElvaine
- Wed, Dec 10, 12:00 pm.
- Historian Robert S. McElvaine will talk about his latest book, "Grand Theft Jesus: The Hijacking of Religion in America."
- William F. Winter Archives and History Building.
- Free, bring your own lunch.
filed under: Community.
- Commons Gallery December Artist Showcase
- Thu, Dec 11, 6:00 pm.
- Eclectic Art Exhibit showcasing local art and music.
- The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace (Commons Gallery).
- Free.
filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Galleries, Community, Regional Music, Concerts, Exhibits and Openings.
- JFP Lounge at Pi(e) Lounge
- Thu, Dec 11, 6:00 pm.
- Come enjoy a special JFP "Creative Class" martini, free food and lots of fellowship (and maybe a touch of networking) with fellow Jackson creatives and progressives.
- Sal & Mookie's.
- Free admission.
filed under: Community, JFP Sponsored Events.
- "The Art of Community"
- Thu, Dec 11, 6:00 pm.
- This is the first show in the new "Commons Gallery" at the Eudora Welty house.
- .
- Free.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Community, Galleries.
- Unburied Treasures
- Tue, Dec 16, 6:30 pm.
- "Nocturne," circa 1870, by James Abbott McNeill Whistler will be highlighted.
- Mississippi Museum of Art.
- Free.
filed under: Community, Literary and Signings, Exhibits and Openings.
- History is Lunch: Andrew Young
- Wed, Dec 17, 12:00 pm.
- Glass craftsman Andrew Young will present a pictorial history of the Pearl River Glass Company of Jackson.
- William F. Winter Archives and History Building.
- Free, bring your own lunch.
filed under: Community.
- "Joie de Vivre New Years Eve"
- Wed, Dec 31, 8:00 pm.
- Join the museum for a lovely French night, with dinner, drinks, dancing, fireworks and a champagne toast at midnight.
- Mississippi Museum of Art.
- Free.
- Blues Marathon and Half Marathon
- Sat, Jan 3, 7:00 am.
- Prizes awarded for this race total $30,000.
- Fondren.
- Marathon $80, Half-Marathon $40, Marathon Relay $150.
filed under: Community.
- Black Hearts Ball
- Fri, Feb 13, 8:00 pm.
- If your heart is black and you hate pink hearts, join MissiHIPPY for the annual Black Hearts Ball. Dress in favorite gothic costume (Victorian, Edwardian, Steampunk, Ero-Lolli, Raks Gothique, etc.) and enjoy all that is dark & creepy.
- Petra Cafe.
- $5.
- "Wild Pursuit...For The Cure!"
- Sat, Feb 21, 7:00 pm.
- Wild game cuisine and open bar. Music provided by The Chill.
- Jackson Country Club (345 St. Andrew's Dr.).
- $100 or $175 per couple.
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
- Stewpot's Taste of Mississippi
- Mon, Mar 30, 7:00 pm.
- The evening brings together nearly 40 Mississippi chefs and fine restaurateurs to serve culinary treats. All proceeds from the event will benefit Stewpot Community Services, whose mission is to provide for the needs of the homeless, poor, elderly and disabled in Jackson’s metro area.
- Highland Village.
- TBA.
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
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