http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/jfp.php/events/ Events calendar by the Jackson Free Press. en events@jacksonfreepress.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-22T04:00:55+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22865/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/22865/#When:00:00:00Z Celebrate the birthday of Jackson's favorite trivia event with a special Saturday edition. Stick around afterward for some Southern Fried Karaoke with the JFP. Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2008-07-27T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23314/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23314/#When:17:00:01Z Tune in as Kimberly Griffin and a surprise guest host are joined by Grady Griffin, from the Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association, when they discuss food in Mississippi and “staycations.” The show streams live at wlezfm.com. JFP Sponsored Events, Local TV and Radio 2008-08-08T17:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/9867/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/9867/#When:23:00:00Z The Jackson Arts Council presents the "Casino Royale" edition of The Storytellers' Ball, a fund-raiser for the Greater Jackson Arts Council. Individual tickets are $50 each; sponsorships available starting at $5,000. James Bond and Bond Girl attire encouraged. Martini and cigar bar, as well as a silent auction and "gambling," award party-goers. Be the Change, Community, JFP Sponsored Events, Shopping and Sales 2008-08-21T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23242/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23242/#When:00:30:01Z Co-sponsored by the Mississippi ACLU, the Banned Book Club meets monthly to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in the United States and around the world. This month’s group will focus on Richard Wright’s “Native Son.” Dust off your copy and join in the discussion. Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2008-08-26T00:30:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23407/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23407/#When:23:30:00Z The Crossroads Film Society presents this series of films promoting cross-cultural understanding through the medium of cinema. Admission is for both or either films shown per night. Movies shown tonight are "Kept and Dreamless" (Argentina, 2005) at 6:30 p.m. and "Bunny Chow" (South Africa, 2006) at 8:20 p.m. JFP Sponsored Events, Stage and Screen 2008-08-29T23:30:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23818/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23818/#When:23:00:00Z 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. Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2008-09-11T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/24192/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/24192/#When:00:00:00Z Watch presidential candidates Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain face off at Ole Miss. Pre-debate forum focusing on voters' rights issues.; panelists include Donna Ladd, editor in chief of the Jackson Free Press; Sara Cohan, ACLU of Mississippi; and Lavaree Jones, Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee. Smoke-free event sponsored by the Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee and the Hinds County Young Democrats. Community, JFP Sponsored Events, Politics 2008-09-27T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25024/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25024/#When:00:00:00Z Watch presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin face off in St. Louis. Smoke-free event sponsored by the Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee and the Hinds County Young Democrats. Community, JFP Sponsored Events, Politics 2008-10-03T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23819/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23819/#When:23:00:00Z 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. Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2008-10-09T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25047/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25047/#When:17:00:00Z Hosts Kimberly Griffin and Sage Carter-Hooey are joined by representatives from Unity Mississippi to discuss OUToberfest. The show also streams live at wlezfm.com. JFP Sponsored Events, Local TV and Radio 2008-10-10T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/24193/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/24193/#When:23:30:00Z Common Cause will honor award-winning journalist Bill Minor at this annual event. Master of Ceremonies is Bert Case with special guest Hank Klibanoff, Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Race Beat." Be the Change, Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2008-10-10T23:30:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25212/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25212/#When:18:30:00Z The popular Gospel, Jazz and Blues Sundays series at the Jackson Zoo continues this month Jazz musician Ezra Brown performing soulful standards from his collection. Concerts, JFP Sponsored Events 2008-10-12T18:30:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25304/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25304/#When:00:00:00Z Watch the final presidential debate between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama. JFP Sponsored Events, Politics 2008-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25306/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25306/#When:17:00:00Z Hosts Kimberly Griffin and Sage Carter-Hooey are joined by local Jacksonians to discuss current events and happenings. The show also streams live at wlezfm.com. JFP Sponsored Events, Local TV and Radio 2008-10-17T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25213/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25213/#When:18:30:00Z The popular Gospel, Jazz and Blues Sundays series at the Jackson Zoo continues this month as The Juvenators perform real Mississippi juke joint blues. Concerts, JFP Sponsored Events 2008-10-19T18:30:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25365/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25365/#When:21:00:00Z The Jackson Area High School Press Association (JAHSPA) invites all high schools and middle schools, public and private, in the Jackson metro are to send a teacher and/or student who is involved with a school newspaper or web site, or who wish to be, to its first organizational meeting. Free munchies and goody bags. Come ready to talk about how we can help you; we will reveal Web site templates created by Jackson State University that schools can use free of charge. Must RSVP in advance. JFP Sponsored Events 2008-10-22T21:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25307/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25307/#When:17:00:01Z Hosts Kimberly Griffin and Sage Carter-Hooey are joined by local Jacksonians to discuss current events and happenings. The show also streams live at wlezfm.com. JFP Sponsored Events, Local TV and Radio 2008-10-24T17:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25312/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25312/#When:00:30:00Z Co-sponsored by the Mississippi ACLU, the Banned Book Club meets monthly to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in the United States and around the world. This month’s group will focus on J.D. Salinger's “Catcher in the Rye.” Dust off your copy and join in the discussion. JFP Sponsored Events, Literary and Signings 2008-10-28T00:30:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25308/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25308/#When:17:00:00Z Hosts Kimberly Griffin and Sage Carter-Hooey are joined by local Jacksonians to discuss current events and happenings. The show also streams live at wlezfm.com. JFP Sponsored Events, Local TV and Radio 2008-10-31T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25341/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25341/#When:00:00:01Z Watch the election results unfold (after voting yourself, of course). JFP Sponsored Events, Politics 2008-11-05T00:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23820/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23820/#When:00:00:00Z 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. Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2008-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26048/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26048/#When:18:00:01Z The JFP's Kimberly Griffin and Sage Carter-Hooey are joined by local non-profits for the "Good" edition of Radio JFP. JFP Sponsored Events, Local TV and Radio 2008-11-21T18:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25793/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25793/#When:03:00:00Z Join the JFP for Southern Fried Karaoke as we wish Sage Carter-Hooey a happy birthday. Community, JFP Sponsored Events, Stage and Screen 2008-12-06T03:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23821/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/23821/#When:00:00:00Z 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. Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2008-12-12T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25314/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25314/#When:01:30:00Z Co-sponsored by the Mississippi ACLU, the Banned Book Club meets monthly to discuss books that have been banned or challenged in the United States and around the world. JFP Sponsored Events, Literary and Signings 2008-12-30T01:30:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26873/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26873/#When:00:00:00Z 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. Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2009-01-16T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26964/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26964/#When:16:00:00Z Celebrate the grand opening of the Jackson Convention Complex with all of the things that make Jackson what it is: music, dance, food, art and more. Family activities available as well. Free parking. Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2009-01-17T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26872/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26872/#When:01:00:01Z Celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama with the Jackson Free Press. JFP Sponsored Events, Politics 2009-01-21T01:00:01+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25660/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/25660/#When:02:00:00Z Celebrate the best Jackson has to offer at the JFP's annual bash. JFP Sponsored Events 2009-01-26T02:00:00+00:00 http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26988/ http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/events/entry/26988/#When:00:00:00Z 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. Community, JFP Sponsored Events 2009-02-13T00:00:00+00:00