http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/jfp.php/events/ Events calendar by the Jackson Free Press. en events@jacksonfreepress.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-12T03:30:11+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26516/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26516/#When:16:00:23Z 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. Exhibits and Openings 2008-01-01T16:00:23+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22178/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22178/#When:16:00:01Z Author William H. Cox, Jr., will sign copies of his book "Flying Machines." Literary and Signings 2008-05-17T16:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22083/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22083/#When:20:00:00Z Author Christopher Myers Asch will sign copies of his book "The Senator and the Sharecropper: The Freedom Struggles of James O. Eastland and Fannie Lou Hamer." Literary and Signings 2008-05-17T20:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/18576/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/18576/#When:00:00:01Z A benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society featuring a $1000 prize for best costume. Community 2008-05-18T00:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22179/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22179/#When:22:00:00Z Author Gil Adamson will sign copies of his book "The Outlander," with a reading to follow at 5:30 p.m. Literary and Signings 2008-05-19T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/18554/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/18554/#When:17:00:00Z Wyatt Waters will be a special guest speaker at a brown bag event. Exhibits and Openings 2008-05-20T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22180/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22180/#When:22:00:00Z Author Tony Horwitz will sign copies of "A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World" with a reading at 5:30 p.m. Literary and Signings 2008-05-20T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/21764/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/21764/#When:22:30:00Z This presentation will feature artwork from the Permanent Collection by Lynn Green Root in conjunction with the exhibition, "Breathing Art: The Work of Myra Green and Lynn Green Root." The portrait of John Langston by Lynn Green and the portrait of Mrs. Joseph Blythe by Myra Green will be discussed. In visual art, John Langston discusses the art & artists. In literature, Josh Green, husband and father of artists, reads from the new book on artists. Music by Chris Alford & vocalist perform American 20th century pop standards. Community, Exhibits and Openings 2008-05-20T22:30:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22188/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22188/#When:21:00:01Z Vigils for Earl Berry will be held at the following locations: Parchman, must arrive between 4:00 and 4:45 to be allowed in the gate. Smith Park Downtown Jackson until 5:45 Governor's Mansion 4:45 until. Be the Change 2008-05-21T21:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22169/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22169/#When:23:00:00Z As part of National Bike Safety Month, the City of Ridgeland is sponsoring the 2nd annual Ride of Silence to honor all cyclists that have been injured or killed by automobiles while riding. The entirely silent ride, not exceeding 12 mph, will follow a route from Northpark Mall, down County Line, up Ridgewood Rd. to Hwy 51, to Lake Harbour, and finally back to Northpark Mall. Community, Outdoors 2008-05-21T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22088/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22088/#When:17:00:00Z Mississippian MIRIAM WEEMS is an artist of renown not only in Mississippi but nation-wide. Her vividly colored oil paintings are found in the collections of museums, corporations and astute private collectors e.g. Senator and Mrs. Thad Cochran, Ms. Jill Connor Browne, President and Mrs. George Bush and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Manning. Her style has been called Mississippi impressionism, which "capture and celebrate our state's landscapes, traditions and personalities." Literary and Signings 2008-05-22T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22192/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22192/#When:19:45:01Z A Blues Trail marker will be dedicated to the Alamo Theater and blues singer Dorothy Moore. Community 2008-05-22T19:45:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/9873/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/9873/#When:23:00:00Z Listen to jazz, enjoy cocktails and do it all in the midst of the state's greatest art collection. Community, Exhibits and Openings 2008-05-22T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/9885/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/9885/#When:23:00:00Z Presented by Mississippi College School of Law, this first annual scholarship ball will feature entertainment by "Inversion: Entertainment Turned Upside Down" Community 2008-05-22T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22097/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22097/#When:00:00:00Z This month's speaker will be owner and proprietor of Sal & Mookies, Bravo!, and Broad Street, Jeff Good. Afterwards, the planning of the Smith Park event will begin, so make preparations to stick around. Be the Change, Community 2008-05-23T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22387/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22387/#When:00:05:01Z The M-Braves and Diamond Jaxx meet in Game 1 of a five-game Southern League series. Local TV and Radio, Sports 2008-05-27T00:05:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22181/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22181/#When:22:00:00Z Authors Judy Tucker and Charline McCord and illustrator Wyatt Waters will sign copies of their book "Growing Up in Mississippi." Literary and Signings 2008-05-29T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22456/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22456/#When:17:00:01Z Tune into Radio JFP, WLEZ 107.3, as the JFP's Kimberly Griffin and Sage Carter-Hooey will be joined by Eric Etheridge, author of "Breach of Peace," C. Leigh McInnis, poet and JSU professor, and John Salem, program director of the Jackson Arts Council. JFP Sponsored Events, Local TV and Radio 2008-05-30T17:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22182/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22182/#When:22:00:01Z Author Eric Etheridge will sign copies of his new book "Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders," with a reading at 5:30 p.m. Literary and Signings 2008-05-30T22:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22174/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22174/#When:16:00:00Z This year's Jackson Association of Black Journalists Media Panel event will cover topics like Reverend Jeremiah Wright's role in the presidential race, the raid on the polygamist sect in Texas, how the media handles "church scandals" and other local religious news. Attendees are asked to RSVP by May 28. Community 2008-05-31T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22170/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22170/#When:21:00:00Z It's hot and getting hotter, and summer is almost here. You've worked hard all year long, now is the time for fellowshipping with friends in the hot sun. Join BRAVO! Sommelier Kelly Boutwell as she shares her favorite pours for porch sitting, picnicking, and grilling in the summer. Community, Creative Classes 2008-06-01T21:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22225/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22225/#When:22:00:01Z Author and chef Robert St. John will sign copies of his book "New South Grilling: Fresh and Exciting Recipes from the Third Coast." Literary and Signings 2008-06-03T22:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22370/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22370/#When:19:00:00Z Storyteller Diane Williams will entertain partipants in this week's installment of the library's "Catch the Reading Bug" summer program. Family, Literary and Signings 2008-06-04T19:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/29623/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/29623/#When:23:00:00Z Listen to jazz, enjoy cocktails and do it all in the midst of the state's greatest art collection. Community, Exhibits and Openings 2008-06-04T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22226/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22226/#When:22:00:00Z Author Elli Morris will sign copies of her book "Cooling the South" with a reading at 5:30 p.m. Literary and Signings 2008-06-05T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22366/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22366/#When:23:00:00Z After decades of trying, The Jackson Jackelopes have finally won the seven game Dixie League Championship Series! You are invited to attend the awards gala where Kitty Dinger, wife of deceased former team owner—Hum Dinger, has a big surprise in store for her newly inherited team including plans to hit a home run with the MVP – Jay "Wild Thing" Powers, after the ceremony. His jealous girlfriend, Kaci Striker wants to knock Kitty out of the ball park. She'll have to take a number behind Kitty's alcoholic daughter, Lotta Weine, the Jackelope's announcer, Harry Perry and team coach, Tony Lacorta—both former lovers turned "Kitty toys." Somewhere between the "seventh inning stretch" and the "bottom of the ninth," you'll find out who's future ain't what it used to be. Stage and Screen 2008-06-05T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22566/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22566/#When:17:00:00Z Tune into WLEZ 103.7 FM today as the JFP's Kimberly Griffin and Sage Carter-Hooey are joined by Ray and Caroline Crawford of Southern Punk, and Robert S. McElvaine, author of "Grand Theft Jesus." JFP Sponsored Events, Local TV and Radio 2008-06-06T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22227/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22227/#When:22:00:00Z Author Leif Enger will sign copies of his new book "So Brave, Young and Handsome" with a reading at 5:30 p.m. Literary and Signings 2008-06-06T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22230/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22230/#When:16:00:00Z Author Dottie Hudson will sign copies of her book "He Still Stands Tall: The Life of Roland Q. Leavell." Literary and Signings 2008-06-07T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22229/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22229/#When:18:00:00Z Authors Jean W. Cash and Keith Perry will sign copies of their book "Larry Brown and the Blue-Collar South: A Collection of Critical Essays." Literary and Signings 2008-06-07T18:00:00+00:00