JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

Visit From Lucky O'Leary: Wed, Mar 17, 10:00 am.; The special leprechaun will be reading to children and telling stories.; Eudora Welty Library.; Free.

"History Is Lunch": Wed, Mar 17, 12:00 PM.; Delta State University English professor Elizabeth Sarcone talks about poet Pearl Rivers (Eliza Jane Poitevant Nicholson). Bring your own lunch; coffee/water provided.; William F. Winter Archives and History Building.; Free.

2010 Global Connect Lunch & Learn: African Diaspora: Wed, Mar 17, 11:30 AM.; Senator Hillman Frazier kicks off the series with a photographic journey and discussion of the African diaspora and slave castles. A light lunch will be provided along with samples of African cuisine. Limited seating; RSVP by March 15.; Mississippi World Trade Center.; $10.

Adopt an Animal Day: Wed, Mar 17, 9:00 am.; Adopt an animal and your donation will go toward its care. Adoptions are good for one year and renewable. Visit the Jackson Zoo Web site for an application.; Jackson Zoo.; $25-$500.

Annual Spring Revival: Mar 15 – Mar 17.; Pastor John Booth from New Mt. Zion M.B. Church will be the speaker.; True Light Missionary Baptist Church.

Spring Break Create Days: Mar 16 – Mar 18.; The studio is offering the opportunity for students to come and create art over spring break. Call to get a schedule of activities. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available, or call to reserve a spot. Parents must stay with children under 5, and parent can also participate.; ArtWorks Studios.; $15 per session.

Spring Break: Mar 16 – Mar 19.; After the Spring Break Festival on March 16 from 1-3 p.m., a series of "Spring Break Art Break" classes for children will be held March 17-19 in the museum annex. Classes for grades K-3 are from 10 a.m.-noon, and classes for grades 4-6 are from 2-4 p.m. A reservation is required; space is limited.; Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.; $35 per child for members, $45 non-members.

National Cutting Horse Association Eastern National Championships: Mar 8 – Mar 20.; See contestants compete for a total of $450,000 in cash prizes. 12 horse-cutting classes will be offered daily at 8 a.m. followed by a team cutting exercise. Two catfish dinners will also be held March 10 and March 15 at 6:30 p.m.; Kirk Fordice Equine Center.; Free.

Easter Basket Crafting Class: Mar 15 – Mar 20.; Drop in any time during business hours and learn how to decorate an Easter basket. Bring your own medium-sized basket. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.; Art and Soul of the South.; $12.

"Light on Water": Jan 10 – Mar 21.; This exhibition will include oil paintings by local artist Melinda Gandy. Museum hours are Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Walter Anderson Museum of Art.; $3 and up.

Annual Belhaven Student Exhibition: Feb 20 – Mar 22.; (Opening reception is Feb. 20, 2–4 p.m.) This annual exhibition of student works highlights a wide range of styles and media including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. The opening reception will also feature live music by Belhaven’s own jug band, Uncle Mac and the Jackson Jug Revival.; Belhaven University - Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center.; Free.

"Recent Acquisitions: 2004-2009": Dec 15 – Mar 24.; The Lauren Rogers Museum has acquired approximately 75 works of art by gift, purchase and bequest since 2003. The exhibit is in the Lower Level Galleries.; Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.; Free, suggested donation of $3 for adults.

“Working Bird” Exhibit: Mar 1 – Mar 26.; In the Marie Hull Gallery. See ceramics and graphics created by Ashley and Virginia Chavis. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. The gallery is closed during spring break, March 15-19.; Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus.; Free.

WomenBuild 2010 Clinics: Mar 6 – Mar 27.; In preparation for WomenBuild 2010 in April, home improvement workshops are being offered. The exterior siding workshop is on March 6, and the interior painting and trim workshop is on March 27. A reservation is required.; Lowe's.; Free.

Viking University: Baking Classics: Mar 6 – Mar 27.; Learn basic baking techniques in this four-part series, which will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6-27. Sally Porter is The instructor.; Viking Cooking School.; $499.

Footsteps in Hope Walk Fundraiser: Feb 12 – Mar 28.; The 8K walk/run on March 28 at 2 p.m. is in support of HIV/AIDS projects such as Grace House in Mississippi and Old Mutare Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center in Zimbabwe. Participants can register online and create a fundraising page. Sponsorship options are also available.; Old Trace Park.; Donations welcome.

Broga - "Yoga for Bros": Mar 7 – Mar 28.; The four-week series of beginner yoga classes is designed for men. Each class will be held Sundays in March from 1:30-3 p.m.; Butterfly Yoga.; $60.

Stained Glass Workshop: Mar 9 – Mar 30.; The four-week class will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and is taught by Rev. Mark Bleakley. Space is limited; a reservation is required. Supplies are included.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $160 members, $170 non-members.

"Support Haiti Relief" Show: Mar 1 – Mar 31.; 50 percent of all sales from the Haitian collection will go to the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund.; Bryant Galleries.; Free admission.

Glass Exhibit: Jan 1 – Mar 31.; Recent work by Andrew Cary Young and other studio artists will be on display.; Pearl River Glass Studio.; Free.

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest: Jan 27 – Mar 31.; Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade can submit their own original stories with illustrations and the official entry forms to Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB). First, second and third place winners will be chosen for each grade level and given special prizes. Winners also will be invited to an awards celebration held May 10 and have their stories recorded on MPB Radio. MPB’s first place winners will advance to the national competition where they will compete for prizes such as laptops, digital cameras and MP3 players. Applications are available online at mpbonline.org/mpbkids.; Mississippi Public Broadcasting.; Free.

Mississippi Film Office Casting Call: Mar 17 – Mar 31.; Film Mississippi is looking for cast and crew members for "Rites of Spring," which will be shot in the Canton/Jackson area starting in early April. Mississippi residents are preferred. Actors must e-mail headshots and resumes to casting@cableone.net. Potential crew members must fax resumes to 323-372-3641.; .

National Youth Art Month Exhibit: Mar 1 – Mar 31.; In celebration of National Youth Art Month, the library will showcase almost 300 pieces of artwork from students across the Pearl Public School District. A reception on March 9 will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Library hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Pearl Public Library.; Free.

"Backyards and Beyond": Mar 1 – Apr 1.; The traveling exhibition of over 80 paintings and sculptures by well acclaimed Mississippi artist H.C. Porter is paired with audio recordings. The focus of the exhibition is life after Hurricane Katrina on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Proceeds benefit the non-profit organization Backyards and Beyond. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.; Arts Center of Mississippi.; Donations welcome.

"Local Girls II": Mar 4 – Apr 2.; See new works by Cleta Ellington, Kit Fields, Pryor Graeber, Lucy Mazzaferro, Melissa Neville, Roz Roy and Miriam Weems. An opening reception on March 4 will be from 3-7 p.m. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment.; Nunnery’s at Gallery 119—Fine Art & Framing.; Free admission.

Sandra Murchison Traces the Mississippi Blues Trail: Mar 4 – Apr 2.; A solo exhibition of Sandra Murchison's recent mixed media prints and encaustic paintings which depict remnants of the Delta portion of the Mississippi Blues Trail will open during Fondren After 5 and remain on display until April 2. Also enjoy photography by Eyd Kazery and music by The Dixie Nation during the opening reception.; Fischer Galleries.; Free admission.

Dunlap - Burgess - Dunlap: Mar 1 – Apr 3.; Greenwood's Gallery Point Leflore will be showing the works of artists William Dunlap, Linda Burgess, and Maggie Dunlap. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.; Gallery Point Leflore.; Free admission.

Adventures in Movement Class: Mar 1 – Apr 5.; Children ages 18 months to 3 years old will enjoy singing, creative movement, musical games, and more interactive, family-oriented activities. Classes are offered on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. and are one hour in length. Children must be accompanied by an adult.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.; $60 for the series.

Historic Preservation Awards Call for Nominations: Mar 2 – Apr 5.; The City of Jackson Historic Preservation Commission will issue awards in May to outstanding historic preservation projects which have been substantially completed between January 2007 and January 2010. The deadline for nominations is April 5 at 5 p.m.; Jackson City Hall.; Free.

Art Classes: Mar 1 – Apr 5.; The six-week painting/drawing classes will be held on Mondays. Youth classes (grades 6-12) begin at 4:30 p.m., and adult classes begin at 6 p.m.; Fondren Art Gallery.; $200 (includes materials).

Mustard Seed Book Drive: Mar 2 – Apr 5.; Donate books in good condition to the residents of The Mustard Seed.; Borders - Flowood.; Donations welcome.

Governor’s Cup Awards Call for Nominations: Mar 10 – Apr 7.; Sponsored by Governor Haley Barbour and the Mississippi Development Authority, in partnership with the Mississippi Economic Development Council, the awards recognize businesses from around Mississippi that made a significant contribution to their communities and the state in 2009. The deadline for nominations is April 7. All award recipients will be honored at the annual MEDC awards banquet scheduled for July 22.; .

4th Annual Creative Arts Festival: Feb 16 – Apr 8.; The theme is "The Sit-in Movement and Student Activism Fifty Years Later." The festival begins at 3 p.m. on April 7 and 8 a.m. on April 8. High school and college students have until March 1 to submit art, spoken word and essays for judging and awards. Speakers include Dr. Leslie McLemore and Dr. Jerry Ward.; Jackson State University.; Free.

Community Foundation of Greater Jackson Call for Grant Proposals: Mar 16 – Apr 8.; The Community Foundation of Greater Jackson is accepting applications for 2010 grant awards. General grant proposals, especially for programs with an emphasis on reading and programs seeking to prevent youth drop-outs, are being accepted. Nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, churches and schools are eligible to apply for their programs located in Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties. An application and guidelines are available on the Foundation’s website, www.cfgj.org.; Community Foundation of Greater Jackson.; Free.

Celebration of Strong Women Call for Nominations: Feb 18 – Apr 8.; There are five different categories which include Defender, Mentor, Leader, Perseverance and Promise. Nominees will be judged by a distinguished panel of women. Nominations are due by April 8 at mbhs.org. The winners will be announced on May 6.; Baptist Medical Center Web Site.; Free.

Student Art Exhibition: Mar 16 – Apr 10.; In the Gin area. See artwork created by kindergarten through 2nd grade students from Lockard Elementary, Indianola Academy and North Sunflower Academy.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.

Acoustic Guitar Class for Beginners: Mar 1 – Apr 10.; Learn the basic of playing the guitar during this six-week series. Classes are one hour long and will be given on Mondays from March 1-April 5 at 4 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. and Saturdays from March 6-April 10 at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Youth and adult sessions are available.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.; $60 for the series.

Free Tax Counseling and Filing: Feb 1 – Apr 12.; Electronic filing by AARP volunteers will be done on Mondays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring all necessary documents. Joint filers must come together.; Richard Wright Library.; Free.

Scriptapalooza Call for Entries: Feb 15 – Apr 15.; Entries for the international screenplay competition must be received by April 15 and will be reviewed by a manager, agent or producer at 90 participating companies including Disney and Miramax. The first place winner will receive $10,000.; Scriptapalooza Web Site.; $55.

Power APAC Exhibit of Scholastics: Feb 7 – Apr 18.; Artwork by gold and silver key winners of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards will be on display. An awards ceremony will be held on April 18. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sundays.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

Natural Childbirth Classes: Jan 23 – Apr 24.; Four classes will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27 and April 24. Learn about topics such as pregnancy exercises and what to expect during labor and birth. Fees are due two weeks before classes begin.; Eudora Welty Library.; $100 (includes materials).

"Growing Up In Mississippi: 1857-1888": Mar 4 – Apr 30.; Hands-on activities teach children what life was like for nineteenth-century children in Mississippi. Reservations are required. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.; Manship House.; Free.

"Just Dance" Call for Entries: Oct 5 – May 7.; To commemorate the International Ballet Competition's return to Jackson, the Greater Jackson Arts Council is calling for entries to its juried invitational in media such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, film/video, mixed media and installation. Only photos, digital prints or digital files will be accepted; no slides or original artwork. Artists may submit up to three entries. Samples will not be returned. Contact the GJAC for official entry forms.; Arts Center of Mississippi.; $25 entry fee.

Petitions, Protests, and Patriotism: Mississippi Women in Preservation, 1900-1950: Mar 16 – May 9.; In honor of National Women’s History Month, this exhibit features inﬂuential women in Mississippi who have led efforts to preserve our state’s valuable cultural resources.; Old Capitol Museum.; Free.

"Home Sweet Home" Exhibit: Feb 13 – May 13.; Two beloved American icons, Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl come to life in the interactive exhibit. Explore the pretend forest, ranger station, campsite and more. Museum hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.; Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.; $3-$5, free for members and children under 3.

"The Lost Murals of Walter Inglis Anderson: Literature": Jan 21 – May 15.; This second installment will feature scenes from literature, including work inspired by Milton's "Paradise Lost."; Walter Anderson Museum of Art.; $3 and up.

Inquirers Class: Mar 3 – May 26.; ST. ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL INQUIRERS’ CLASS: An inquirer is one who questions, asks, searches, investigates. If you are interested in learning more about Jesus Christ and his followers in the Episcopal Church, here is the opportunity. Beginning March 3, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the Parish Hall, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral will offer classes for those who may have grown up in another Christian group, or with no religious affiliation, or in a non-Christian religion, and for those Episcopalians who feel the need to take a new look at what is already familiar.; St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral.; Free.

Hershel Lippmann: A Collector’s Passion: Jan 22 – May 28.; 30 paintings from the collection will be displayed at the Pleasant Reed Interpretive Center.; Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art.; Free admission.

Grant Development Program Call for Applications: Mar 5 – Jun 15.; The Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau's grant program is open to any non-profit tourism-related entity, such as attractions and events, in the city of Jackson. The application deadline is June 15. The grant period is from September 1, 2010, to August 31, 2011.; Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau.

"Mound Bayou: The Promise Land, 1887-2010": Feb 1 – Jul 31.; See photographs of the beginning of Davis Bend, the move and name change to Mound Bayou, Isaiah Montgomery, T.R.M. Howard and others who were involved in the founding of the city. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center.; $4.50 adults, $3.00 seniors, $1.50 children under 18.

FORMCities Call for Design Proposals: Mar 15 – Sep 15.; Mississippi State University's Jackson Community Design Center (JCDC) will host a design competition and symposium focused on the inherent challenges and immense potential for socioeconomic and environmental reconciliation by addressing barriers created by an urban divide. FORMCities calls for design proposals to address the negative impacts of urban forms and transportation thoroughfares which have created visual, physical and psychological barriers along the lines of race, income and class. Student and professional teams may enter. The registration deadline is Sept. 15, and entries are due by Oct. 30. Prizes will be awarded in November.; Jackson Community Design Center.; $60 professional teams, $35 student teams.

Farmers' Market: Mar 1 – Oct 30.; The market is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. until Oct. 30. Products include fresh produce, wildflower honey, roasted peanuts, jams, jellies, birdhouses, and baskets and gourds for crafting.; Byram Farmers Market.

Greater Belhaven Market: Feb 6 – Dec 18.; Buy local fresh produce or other food or gift items. The market is open every Thursday and Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mississippi Farmers Market.; Free admission.

Medical Mall Moment Report: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; Find out about the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation's current activities every second Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Call-ins to 601-995-1400 are welcome. You can send your questions and comments in advance to zsummers@jacksonmedicalmall.org or call the office for more information. The broadcast is also available on jacksonmedicalmall.org.; WOAD 1300 AM.

2010 Exhibits: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; Featured artists throughout the year include Katie Drummonds, Kyle Goddard, Allan Inman, LaTricia Graves and more. Photography by Christina Cannon, Howard Barron, Roy J. Gattuso, Gerard L. Howard, William Patrick Butler and others are also on display.; One Blu Wall.; Free.

Icons of the Permanent Collection: Jan 14 – Jan 1.; Paintings of the American landscape by artists such as John Marin, Will Henry Stevens and Kate Freeman Clark are on display. A 14-panel panorama by William Dunlap can be viewed in Trustmark Grand Hall.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

"Legacy of Timbuktu: Wonders of the Written Word": Jan 1 – Dec 30.; See rare African manuscripts and other artifacts. The companion exhibit “Islamic Moorish Spain: Its Legacy to Europe and the West” can be seen in the museum gallery.; International Museum of Muslim Culture.; Free.

Senior Adult Computer Class: Mar 13 – Dec 31.; At St. Dominic Education Services. Topics include word processing, the Internet and email. The self-paced classes are on Saturdays.; St. Dominic Hospital.; $25 per class.

"The Mississippi Story": Jan 1 – Dec 31.; In the Gertrude C. Ford Galleries for the Permanent Collection. The exhibit contains art inspired by the state's history and culture. Featured artists include Walter Anderson, George Ohr, Sam Gilliam, William Dunlap, John McCrady, Richmond Barthé, Eudora Welty, William Hollingsworth, Marie Hull and William Eggleston.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

Oil Painting Classes: Jan 25 – Dec 31.; Pat Walker-Fields is the instructor. Classes are held Mondays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $90-$170.

Art Exhibit: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; In the Katherine Denton Art Building. The gallery features regional and local exhibitions in a variety of media. Hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon Friday. The gallery is closed during school holidays and from June-August.; Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus.; Free.

Wednesday Knitting Nights: Jan 6 – Dec 31.; Come knit, crochet, etc. with fellow knitters on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.; DeSoto Arts Center.; Free.

Mississippi Happening: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; Guaqueta Productions presents a mix of videos, photos, podcasts and interviews that highlight Mississippi's music scene.; *N/A.

Art at the Healthplex: Jan 1 – Dec 31.; See artwork by artist-in-residence Jeanette "JNet" Jarmon, Vicksburg native Lenore Barkley and Monticello resident Wanda Wright. Prints, T-shirts and original artwork on sale. Hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday.; Baptist Healthplex, Clinton.; Free.

"Alsace to America": Jan 1 – Dec 31.; Jews immigrated to Mississippi from Alsace and Lorraine throughout the 19th century. This exhibit reflects the life and times of these pioneers, why they left France and Germany, and how they became an integral part of the historical fabric of their chosen communities in America. Please call between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to schedule a tour.; Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience.; $5, $4 students and groups of 15 or more.

Beading Class: Mar 6 – Dec 31.; Learn about making bracelets and crimping on 1st Saturdays, and get lessons on making earrings and wirework on 2nd Saturdays. Space is limited; a reservation is required.; Art and Soul of the South.; $15 per session.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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