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(/,)$!9 An R&B Christmas Dec. 25, 7:30 p.m., at The Penguin Restaurant & Bar (1100 John R. Lynch St.). Clinton Babers II and saxophonist Tim McGuire perform. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, reserved tables start at $50; call 251-5222; email info@thepenguinms.com; christmasatthepenguin.eventbrite.com. 12 Days of Christmas through Dec. 29, at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). Includes lighted pathways, special sights such as Candy Cane Lane, Santa’s Workshop and the Winter Wonderland tree display, and hot cocoa. Free with regular admission; call 601-352-2580; jacksonzoo.org.
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Winner will be featured in March/April 2014 BOOM and win a catered staff lunch.
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Kwanzaa Celebration of Kuumba (Creativity) Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m., at Gallery1 (One University Place, 1100 John R. Lynch St., Suite 4). Gallery1 in partnership with Women for Progress hosts the third annual event that includes handson activities, music and African food. Free; call 601-960-9250. New Year’s Eve Dinner Dec. 31, 6 p.m., at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 N.). Enjoy a six-course dinner, music and wine flights. Seating at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Reservations required; space limited. Early seating: $70 per person; late seating: $90 per person (includes Champagne, indoor fireworks and party favors at midnight); call 601-982-8111; email tanyab@bravobuzz.com; bravobuzz.com. “Santa Clause Is Watching You” Dec. 31, 7 p.m., at Kismet’s Restaurant and Catering (315 Crossgates Blvd., Brandon). The Detectives presents the four-act interactive “whodunit” comedy about a wedding reception for Santa’s new and much younger golddigging wife. Includes dinner. Seating at 6:30 p.m. RSVP. $39; call 601-937-1752; thedetectives.biz. The Big Bang New Year’s Eve Mega Event Dec. 31, 7 p.m., at Martini Room (Regency Hotel, 400 Greymont Ave.). The party includes music from Nostalgia, DJ Rozz, Malignate, Fl3x, Insomniac, Orin, Jo3l, DJ Dubz, Samalama and more. Includes a balloon drop at midnight. Must be 18 to enter and 21 to drink. $18 ages 18 and up (includes CD), $150 VIP (includes four tickets and booth seating, must be 21); call 969-2141; follow Enough Said Events Mississippi on Facebook. New Year’s Eve Gala Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., at King Edward Hotel (235 W. Capitol St.). Includes food, a Champagne toast and music from Tiger Rogers, Akami Graham, Pam Confer, Keeshea Pratt, Dexter Allen and many more. Proceeds go toward educational scholarship efforts of 100 Black Men and the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit. $50, $85 couples; call 601940-3361. Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve Celebration Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., at Lady Luck Casino (1380 Warrenton Road, Vicksburg). At the Lone Wolf. Includes cash prize drawings, party favors and a live countdown at midnight. The VIP package (table of nine) includes food and drink specials, and music from Dr. Zarr. $10 standing room only, $150 VIP; call 800-503-3777; ladyluckvicksburg.com. Blastin’ the Blues New Year’s Eve Party
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he Chimneyville Weavers and Spinners Guild will celebrate the craft of fiber arts for Roc Day 2014 at the Mississippi Crafts Center in Ridgeland Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event brings together those interested in spinning, knitting, crocheting, weaving and felting together under one roof. “Roc Day” gets its name from the old German word “roc,” which is the flat base of a spinning wheel. Traditionally, Roc Day is a gathering of spinners that occurred the day following the Epiphany when women returned from their holiday chores (baking, cooking, etc.) and resumed their weaving and spinning. “Roc Day is a gathering of people interested in fiber arts,” says Debbie Stringer, a member of the guild. “People will come and bring projects to work on, and they’ll have the chance to visit and learn from each other.” Roc Day will also include a small vendors market where enthusiasts can purchase fiber, yarns, and other spinning and weaving equipment.
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Enjoy music from Grady Champion, the Southern Komfort Brass Band and Eddie Cotton, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a Champagne toast at midnight. All-ages event; adults must accompany children. $35 in advance; call 601-292-7999; ardenland.net. New Year’s Eve Yoga Practice Dec. 31, 10 p.m., at Tara Yoga Studio (Energy in Motion, 200 Park Circle, Suite 4, Flowood). Participate in the fourth annual holiday yoga and meditation class. Registration required. $50; call 601-720-2337; email melanie@tara-yoga.net; tara-yoga.net. Wonderland of Lights through Dec. 31, at Freedom Ridge Park (235 W. School St., Ridgeland). Drive through to enjoy a display of holiday lights and decorations. Free; call 800-468-6078; visitridgeland.com. Holiday Tree Design Showcase through Dec. 31, at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Highland Drive). See trees decorated by local schools in the galleries. $8, children 12 months and under free; call 601-981-5469; mschildrensmuseum.com. Years of Yuletide: Christmas in Jackson through Dec. 31, at Old Capitol Museum (100 S. State St.). The exhibit highlights various Jackson Christmas traditions with selected artifacts and photos. Free; call 601-576-6800; oldcapitolmuseum.com.
#/--5.)49 iGNACiO Website Launch Dec. 26, noon. Performer, model and mobile marketer Ignacio J. Zambrano II launches his new website for iGNACiO, which is geared toward encouraging others to work toward accomplishing goals and creating opportunities for themselves and others. Free; ignacio.splashthat.com.
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Best of Jackson Party Jan. 26, 6-11 p.m., location TBA. Save the date for the JFP’s annual celebration of all things Jackson. By invitation only; JFPDaily.com email subscribers should check their inboxes for details. Finalists can can on the list at party@jacksonfreepress.com.
Chimneyville Weavers and Spinners Guild member Carolyn Campbell and President Donna Peyton demonstrate the craft of spinning.
“Our vendors will be bringing high-quality fibers,” Stringer says. “Items that you might not be able to buy locally.” A “show and tell” session will also take place where individuals bring projects they have been working on from home and share them with Roc Day participants. For more information, visit rocday2014.com or email rocday2014@ gmail.com. —Justin Hosemann
Precinct 4 COPS Meeting Dec. 26, 5:30 p.m., at Redeemer Church (640 E. Northside Drive). These monthly forums are designed to help resolve community issues or problems, from crime to potholes. Free; call 601-960-0004. Community Bike Ride Dec. 27, 6 p.m., at Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative (2807 Old Canton Road). Bikers ride to a different destination on the last Friday of each month. Jackson Bike Advocates is the sponsor. Free; find Jackson Bike Advocates on Facebook. Winter Camp: Wild Winter Olympics Dec. 30Jan. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). The camp for ages 6-12 includes zoo hikes, animal encounters, games and more. Registration required. $175 or $40 per day, members: $165 or $38 per day; call 601-352-2580, ext. 240; jacksonzoo.org.
7%,,.%33 Events at Butterfly Yoga (3025 N. State St.). Call 601-594-2313. • Yoga Class. Classes are available five days a week, and the classes are intended to supplement an active, healthy and pain-free lifestyle through exercise and good nutrition. $10-$15; email scotta@ butterflyyoga.net; schedule at butterflyyoga.net. • Tabatas Mondays, 9-9:45 a.m., Tuesdays, 5:15-5:50 p.m. and Fridays, noon-12:45 p.m. Terry Sullivan of liveRIGHTnow teaches the high-intensity interval training class. $10; liverightnowonline.com. • Bellydancing Class Sundays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Randi Young-Jerome to learn the basics of the popular dance. $10-$15.