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Jackson's own Dorothy Moore, Jobi Martin and Wanda Collier Wilson will speak today at 3 p.m. at a celebration to dedicate a new Blues Trail marker today on Farish Street. Per a press statement: "The Mississippi Development Authority/Tourism Heritage Trails Program, the Mississippi Blues Commission and the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau will unveil a marker honoring the Alamo Theater and Dorothy Moore. The Alamo Theater has served as a performing arts theater since the 1940s featuring black vaudeville acts, stage bands and renowned black performing artists. Dorothy Moore, renowned Blues recording artist, was a frequent performer at the Alamo Theater filling Farish Street with the sounds of the Blues and Soul. This will be Jacksons 4th historic blues marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail and the second marker erected on Farish Street. Entertainment by the Lanier High School Choir will begin at 2:45 p.m. before the ceremony."
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pictures of this event are posted at
http://www.printroom.com/pro/kipshots
dorothy moore alamo theatre gallery
thanks for looking!
posted by kcaven on 05/22/08 at 09:35 PM
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Dec 04, 2009 - Located in Hal & Mal's Red Room. Save the date for the JFP's quarterly music night to raise money to stop domestic abuse in Jackson. Quarterly Chick Jams lead up to the big annual Chick Ball in July 2010. Art and music, 18+, $5 cover. Details and line-up soon at jfpchickball.com. more