JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

Art Therapy For Cancer Patients: Jun 2 – Dec 31.; in the Activities Room of the Hederman Cancer Center on Wednesdays. The classes are designed to help cancer patients and provide an outlet to express feelings, reduce stress, assist in pain management, help build positive coping skills and increase self-discovery and self-awareness. Art supplies are included. Registration is required.; Baptist Medical Center.; Free.

Calling All Musicians: Apr 12 – Dec 31.; Dynamic musicians (drummers, guitarists and keyboardists) are needed to fill ministry positions in an expanding music and arts department. Call to schedule an interview. Resumes via email are being accepted.; The Church Triumphant.

Storytellers Ball Juried Exhibition Call for Art: Feb 24 – Jun 14.; The Greater Jackson Arts Council seeks artwork in preparation for the Aug. 9 Storytellers Ball. This year's theme is "Blame It On the Blues." The deadline for entry form and digital images is June 14. The exhibition is July 17-Aug. 31. The opening reception is July 17 from 6-8 p.m. and also includes works from Sharon McConnell-Dickerson, Sandra Murchison and Ken Murphy.; Greater Jackson Arts Council.; $25 entry fee.

Fondren Theatre Workshop Playwright Nights: Mar 6 – Dec 4.; Local playwrights read their new works on first Tuesdays. Dinner is at 6 p.m., and the reading is at 7 p.m.; Brent's Diner and Soda Fountain.; Free admission, food prices vary.

Soul Wired Cafe Weekly Music: Apr 13 – Dec 28.; Blue Soul Blues Thursday is at 8:30 p.m., Fridays feature special events and neo-soul music at 9 p.m., Neo-soul Saturday is at 9 p.m., and Sugar Water Purple Sunday with spoken word and live music is at 8:30 p.m.; Soul Wired Cafe.

Two-Month Exhibit Highlights Mississippi Gulf Coast: May 2 – Jun 29.; Gulf Coast photographer Lyle Peterzell and Ceramic Artist Kris Byrd's "Our Beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast...A Way of Life," exhibit is now showing at the Mississippi Library Commision, which is located at 3881 Eastwood Drive, in the Education & Research Center in Jackson.; Mississippi Library Commission.; Free and open to the public.

Barefoot Workshops Registration: May 18 – Jun 15.; Learn how to film and edit a documentary. Options include "Photographing the Mississippi Delta" Aug. 26-Sept. 2, "Documenting the Mississippi Delta" Sept. 2-16 and "Editing in the Mississippi Delta" Sept. 16-22. $500 deposit must be paid by June 15. Housing, equipmwnt and transportation not included.; Shack Up Inn at Hopson Plantation.; $1,299-$2,399.

Inaugural Cedars Juried Art Exhibition Call for Artists: May 21 – Jul 14.; The Fondren Renaissance Foundation seeks artwork to feature in their annual exhibit Sept. 4-28. Artist William Dunlap is the juror; awards given. Artists may submit up to three pieces, and all work must be for sale. The deadline is July 14. Call for entry guidelines.; The Cedars Historic Home.; $20 entry fee.

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Poetry Contest: May 21 – Aug 15.; Unpublished writers may submit two to four poems with a combined length of up to 400 lines. The grand prize is $1000, a public reading at and VIP pass to the 2013 festival, and publication in Louisiana Cultural Vistas magazine. Visit tennesseewilliams.net for guidelines.; *N/A.; $20 entry fee.

Three-day Oil Painting Workshop: Jun 1 – Jun 3.; At 153 E. Fulton St., Canton. Pat Walker teaches landscape, still life and portrait painting techniques.; *N/A.; $295.

Gospel Music Workshop: Fri, Jun 1, 6:00 pm.; Are you a talented singer, spirited group, or a church- moving choir? Think you have what it takes to make it big in gospel music? Hear from Mississippi’s best and learn some tips of the trade during the Gospel Music Workshop on Friday, June 1, 2012 at St. Luther M.B. Church, located at 1040 Banks Street off the Parkway by Jackson State University. Registration starts at 6 p.m. The workshop is part of the Gospel Artist Showcase weekend. Talent who participate in the showcase may have a chance to perform during the Jackson Music Awards on July 29th. Featured instructors include David Curry Jr. of the Mississippi Mass Choir, Stevie Jordan of St. Luther M.B. Church, Cynthia Goodloe Palmer of Canton Gospel Music Association, Daniel Powell from St. Paul AME Zio Church, Chandra Wise of New Jerusalem Church, plus moderator Minister Ben Cone III and special guest Pastor Melvin Jones, former radio personality and record promoter out of Memphis, TN. Registration is $10 per person or $100 for your entire music department musicians or choir. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Nighthawk Productions, 5660 Spencer Dr. Jackson MS 39212. For more information, call 601-972-7625. Proceeds benefit the St. Luther Building Fund.; St. Luther M.B. Church.; $10/person or $100/music department.

Discover Series - Real Men Craft Class: Thu, Jun 14, 6:00 pm.; Choose from blacksmithing or arrow making.; Mississippi Craft Center.; $25.

Oil Painting Classes: Jul 3 – Dec 31.; At 153 E. Fulton St., Canton. Pat Walker teaches the class on Tuesdays. Day and evening classes available.; *N/A.; Call for price.

Tougaloo Art Colony: Jul 15 – Jul 20.; Take classes in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, mixed media and more. Registration includes CEU credits ($15 each) and one college credit. Additional fees for housing and airport shuttle apply.; Tougaloo College.; $25 registration, $350 tuition< $150 independent study.

Discover Series - Ladies' Night Craft Class: Thu, Jul 19, 6:00 pm.; Choose from making jewelry, making a flower pin or basket weaving.; Mississippi Craft Center.; $25.

Discover Series - Adults-only Craft Class: Thu, Aug 16, 6:00 pm.; Choose from jewelry, leather or wire sculpture.; Mississippi Craft Center.; $25.

Mississippi Craft Show: Aug 25 – Aug 26.; Artisans from throughout the state sell their wares Aug. 25 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m and Aug. 26 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Exhibitors must apply by June 30. Refreshments sold. Group rates available. Proceeds benefit Madison Ark, a no-kill shelter, and dogs will be on site for adoption.; Mississippi Trade Mart.; $5, children 12 and under free.

Discover Series- Real Men Craft Class: Thu, Sep 20, 6:00 pm.; Choose from blacksmithing or spoon carving.; Mississippi Craft Center.; $25.

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