JFP Sponsored Events
RSS for JFP Sponsored Events- Mississippi Happening (ongoing listing)
- Mar 13 – Dec 31.
- On second and fourth Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m., Guaqueta Productions provides performances and interviews featuring musicians, poets, artists, dancers, business leaders and nonprofits. Download podcasts at mississippihappening.com or iTunes.
- Pizza Shack, Colonial Mart.
filed under: Community, JFP Sponsored Events.
- Friday Forum
- Fri, May 18, 9:00 am.
- Chip Reno, founding partner of The Talon Group, gives updates on Mississippi's legislative session.
- Koinonia Coffee House.
- Free.
Upcoming
Koinonia Coffee House Friday May 25 9:00 am
filed under: Community, JFP Sponsored Events.
- Unbroken Chain Benefit Concert
- Thu, May 31, 7:30 pm.
- Otis Lotus and M.O.S.S. perform. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Animal Rescue League.
- Duling Hall.
- $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Concerts.
- Shut Up and Write! 101
- Jun 2 – Aug 18.
- Sign up for the workshop series of JFP editor-in-chief Donna Ladd's popular non-fiction and creative writing classes. Sessions are from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every other Saturday (excluding July 28) through Aug. 18. Limit of 11 students.
- JFP Classroom.
- $150 (including materials), $75 non-refundable deposit required.
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Creative Classes.
- Art Remix
- Fri, Jun 8, 7:00 pm.
- Enjoy food from chef Luis Bruno, a cash bar, art and live music.
- Mississippi Museum of Art.
- Free admission, food $5 and up.
filed under: Food and Drink, Concerts, Exhibits and Openings, JFP Sponsored Events.
- Jackson 2000 Spring Social
- Thu, Jun 14, 5:00 pm.
- Enjoy food from Koinonia and music from Jazz Beautiful with Pam Confer. Meet the board members and learn more about the organization's work in Jackson.
- Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center.
- Free.
filed under: Food and Drink, Community, JFP Sponsored Events.
- Red, White and Jackson
- Thu, Jun 28, 11:00 am.
- Enjoy children's activities, food, music and fireworks. The Old Capitol Museum remains open until 8 p.m.
- Old Capitol Museum.
- Free.
filed under: Holiday, Community, JFP Sponsored Events.
- Jackson 2000 Luncheon
- Wed, Jul 11, 11:45 am.
- Details TBA. RSVP.
- Arts Center of Mississippi.
- $12, $10 members.
filed under: Business & Networking, Community, JFP Sponsored Events.
- Eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball
- Sat, Jul 28, 6:00 pm.
- The fundraising event benefits the Center for Violence Prevention, and this year's goal is to start a rape crisis center. For ages 18 and up. Seeking sponsors, auction donations and volunteers now. More details: jfpchickball.com and follow on Twitter @jfpchickball. Get involved, volunteer, donate art, money and gifts at chickball@jacksonfreepress.com.
- Hal & Mal's.
- $5 cover.
filed under: Food and Drink, Be the Change, Shopping and Sales, Concerts, JFP Sponsored Events.
- Storytellers Ball
- Thu, Aug 9, 6:30 pm.
- The theme is "Blame It on the Blues." Proceeds benefit the Greater Jackson Arts Council. Details pending.
- Arts Center of Mississippi.
- Admission TBA.
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Community, Be the Change.
- Shut Up and Write! 202
- Sep 8 – Oct 20.
- JFP editor-in-chief Donna Ladd's writing workshop series is for students who completed the 101 class. Topics include style, voice, narrative and structural issues. Sessions are from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every other Saturday through Oct. 20. Limit of 11 students.
- JFP Classroom.
- $125 (including materials), $62.50 deposit (non-refundable).
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Creative Classes.
- Mississippi International Film Festival
- Oct 26 – Oct 28.
- The Mississippi hosts the annual event. See dozens of independent films in various genres. Detains pending.
- Russell C. Davis Planetarium.
- Admission TBA.
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Stage and Screen, Concerts, Food and Drink.
- Crossroads Film Festival
- Apr 12 – Apr 14.
- Enjoy dozens of independent films and workshops during at the three-day event. More details coming soon.
- Malco Grandview Theatre.
- Admission TBA.
Upcoming
Malco Grandview Theatre Thursday Apr 3 8:00 pm
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Stage and Screen.
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