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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.

filed under: Community, Lectures.

"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.

filed under: Community, Lectures.

"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.

filed under: Community, Lectures.

"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.

filed under: Community, Lectures.

 


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