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RSS for Community- 2009 Mississippi Black Leadership Summit
- Nov 9 – Nov 11.
- Mississippi's African American leaders gather for this annual conference for elected officials.
- Jackson Convention Complex.
- $100.
filed under: Community.
- Southern Hospitality Conference
- Nov 9 – Nov 10.
- The Mississippi Hotel and Lodging Association hosts this annual conference for the tourism and lodging industries in the state.
- Hilton Jackson.
- TBA.
filed under: Community.
- Mississippi Authority Educational Television Board Meeting
- Tue, Nov 10, 9:30 am.
- The MAET Board of Directors will conduct business concerning the operations of Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB).
- Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
- Free.
filed under: Community, Public Meetings.
- "No Greater Love: Roy Wheat in Vietnam"
- Tue, Nov 10, 2:00 pm.
- Fallen soldiers will be commemorated by this second annual Veterans' Day program.
- William F. Winter Archives and History Building.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Star Bright! Honors Night!
- Tue, Nov 10, 7:00 pm.
- This annual fundraiser honors the veterans in the community.
- Clinton Community Nature Center.
- TBA.
filed under: Community.
- Material Girls Fifth Anniversary
- Thu, Nov 11, 5:00 pm.
- The local boutique celebrates five years of business.
- Material Girls.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Purse Strings
- Thu, Nov 12, 5:30 pm.
- This reception and silent auction of designer and fashion handbags benefit expansion of financial education to women and young adults in the metro area. Music will be provided by Shane & Frazier.
- Hal and Mal's.
- $40 per ticket.
filed under: Be the Change, Community, Concerts.
- JFP Lounge at Pi(e) Lounge
- Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 pm.
- Come enjoy a special JFP "Creative Class" martini, free munchies and lots of fellowship (and maybe a touch of networking) with fellow Jackson creatives and progressives.
- Sal & Mookie's.
- Free admission.
filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Community.
- Judge Ali Shamsideen at COPS Precinct Two
- Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 pm.
- Judge Ali Shamsideen will speak to residents about ways to recover money lost due to dwindling property values.
- Precinct 2 Police Station.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Taste of Korea
- Thu, Nov 12, 7:00 pm.
- Consulate of the Republic of Korea and the Korean community of Jackson host an evening of fun, food and music.
- Arts Center of Mississippi.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Hope House of Hospitality Garage Sale
- Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 am.
- This event raises funds for the organization's 25th anniversary in January.
- Hope House of Hospitality.
- Free event.
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
- Some Like It Hot Chili Cook-Off
- Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 am.
- Enjoy the chili entered in this competition while perusing the goods in the flea market.
- Good Samaritan Center.
- $5.
filed under: Community.
- Magnolia Roller Vixens Burlesque Show Revue
- Sun, Nov 15, 8:00 pm.
- The Magnolia Roller Vixens welcome the Pretty Things Peepshow back to Jackson for this fundraiser.
- The Auditorium.
- $15, $10 in advance.
filed under: Community.
- Domestic Violence Awareness Forum
- Mon, Nov 16, 6:00 pm.
- This panel discussion raises concerns and awareness about domestic violence.
- Eudora Welty House.
- Free.
filed under: Be the Change, Community, JFP Sponsored Events.
- Fondren Unwrapped
- Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 pm.
- This special holiday edition of Fondren After 5 is your opportunity to find that special local find for your holiday shopping needs.
- Fondren.
- Free.
filed under: Community, Galleries, Holiday, Shopping and Sales.
- "Legal Rights and Planning for Persons with Mental Illness"
- Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 pm.
- Richard A. Courtney, CELA, discusses healthcare decision-making rights and options, public benefits and family estate planning techniques that will provide healthcare and financial resources and security for persons living with mental illness and their families.
- St. Dominic Hospital.
- Free.
filed under: Be the Change, Community.
- Handworks Market
- Nov 20 – Nov 21.
- This holiday gift shopping expo features arts and crafts from some of Mississippi's most skilled artists as well as from around the southeast.
- Mississippi Trade Mart.
- $5.
filed under: Community, Holiday, Shopping and Sales.
- THEshow
- Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 pm.
- Local fashion designers showcase their work to raise money for Community Outreach Health Awareness, Inc.
- Arts Center of Mississippi.
- $20.
filed under: Community.
- Black Gay Pride Prayer Breakfast
- Sun, Nov 22, 10:00 am.
- Author Terry Angel Mason will discuss his book "Love Won't Let Me Be Silent."
- Hilton Jackson.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Friends and Family
- Sun, Nov 22, 2:00 pm.
- The guest speaker for this special event is Rev. Larry Thompson of Mt. Hood Baptist Church, with the Mt. Olive Male Choir performing.
- St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church.
- Free.
filed under: Community.
- Inaugural "Surviving in the South" Dinner
- Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 pm.
- This black-tie benefit aims to raise money to keep the organization secure for another 25 years.
- Schimmel's.
- TBA.
filed under: Community, Be the Change.
- "Nubian Divas and Warriors of Physics"
- Sun, Nov 29, 2:00 pm.
- The Footprint Leadership and Creative Arts Academy team will foster imagination, exploration and curiousity through adventures in space and aeronautics, experimental physics and quantum mechanics - all through the arts.
- Mississippi e-Center @ JSU.
- Free.
filed under: Creative Classes, Community.
- Chimneyville Preview Party
- Fri, Dec 4, 7:00 pm.
- Get a sneak peak at what nearly 200 vendors will have for sale at the 2009 Chimneyville Craft Festival.
- Mississippi Trade Mart.
- $50.
filed under: Community, Shopping and Sales.
- Chimneyville Crafts Festival
- Dec 5 – Dec 6.
- Find the perfect holiday gift at this two-day craft expo, which showcases some of the finest talent in the country. Craft demonstrations also on site.
- Mississippi Trade Mart.
- $10.
filed under: Community, Shopping and Sales.
- "Why Should We Have Healthcare Reform?"
- Thu, Jan 14, 6:30 pm.
- Part of the Medgar Evers/Ella Baker Civil Rights Lecture Series, panelists will discuss the necessity of healthcare reform.
- Jackson Medical Mall.
- Free.
- "National Education Association and Civil Rights"
- Thu, Feb 18, 6:30 pm.
- Part of the Medgar Evers/Ella Baker Civil Rights Lecture Series, panelists will discuss the NEA and Civil Rights.
- Millsaps College - Ford Academic Complex.
- Free.
- "Women and the Movement for Social Justice"
- Wed, Mar 24, 6:30 pm.
- Part of the Medgar Evers/Ella Baker Civil Rights Lecture Series, panelists discuss the social justice movement.
- Jackson State University - College of Liberal Arts.
- Free.
- "Black Power"
- Thu, Apr 15, 6:30 pm.
- Part of the Medgar Evers/Ella Baker Civil Rights Lecture Series, panelists will discuss the black power movement.
- Smith Robertson Museum.
- Free.
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