WEDNESDAY 8/26
THURSDAY 8/27
SATURDAY 8/29
History Is Lunch is at the Old Capitol Museum.
Running with the Ryanman is at StinkyFeet Athletics in Flowood.
Mystique: A Captivating Collection of Fashion on the Catwalk is at the Jackson Convention Center.
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Free the Local Music is at 8 p.m. at Martin’s Restaurant & Bar (214 S. State St.). Osid Riley is the host. The fourth entry in the free concert series features performances from local musicians Silent G, Dogs Without Horses, Vibe Doctors and Young Valley. No cover; call 601-354-9712; email ryboltproductions@comcast.net; martinslounge.net.
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WEDNESDAY 8/26
Jason Goree, economic-development director for the City of Jackson, speaks at Jackson Professional Group’s #InvestInJXN Three-Part Series on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center.
THURSDAY 8/27
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Author Jenny Milchman signs copies of her book, “As Night Falls,” at 5 p.m. at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202). Reading at 5:30 p.m. $26 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks. com; lemuriabooks.com. … Jackson Professional Group’s #InvestInJXN Three-Part Series is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center (528 Bloom St.). The City of Jackson’s Economic Development Director Jason Goree talks about economic development in the city, and Reginald Thompson of Thompson Wealth Builders talks about personal finance, investing and retirement. Free entry with business card; call 960-1457; email jacksonprofessionalgroup@gmail.com.
Pinot Noir, and spirits, such as Basil Hayden’s Bourbon and Crown Hand-Selected Barrel, in celebration of the football season. Ages 21 and up. Free; call 601-366-5676; mcdadeswineandspirits.com.
SATURDAY 8/29
CARA’s Dog Days of Summer is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pelahatchie Shore Park (North Shore Parkway and Pelahatchie Shore Drive, Brandon). The eighth annual fundraiser for Community Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) includes a pet parade and contest, music from Steve Deaton, a silent auction, a children’s carnival, a petting zoo, food and more. Leashed pets welcome. Free admission with a donation of a bag of dog food, $5 carniBY MICAH SMITH val; call 601-842-4404; email denise.cantrell@thinkvss.com; carams.org. … Gospel ExploJACKSONFREEPRESS.COM sion is at 10 a.m. at PoindexFAX: 601-510-9019 ter Park (200 Poindexter St.). DAILY UPDATES AT MS M.O.V.E., the Mu Sigma JFPEVENTS.COM Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and other organization host the event. Includes live music, discussions on community issues and a donation drive for the homeless. Free, donations welcome; call 601-918-4350; email mr.macyb@ gmail.com or mac@msmove.org. … Schoolhouse Rights Rock is 1 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). The back-to-school event for middle and high school students, their parents and advocates includes workshops designed to teach young people about their rights, music, food and entertainment. Registration required. Space limited. Free admission; call 601-3543408; email office@aclu-ms.org; aclu-ms.org.
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(Left to right) Jason Mathena, Lucas Pettey and Owen Rockwell of Vibe Doctors perform Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Martin’s Restaurant & Bar.
FRIDAY 8/28
The Kick-Off Wine and Spirits Tasting is 3 to 7 p.m. at McDade’s Wine & Spirits (Maywood Mart, 1220 E. Northside Drive). This event includes samples 28 of wines, such as Black Box Chardonnay and Pinot Evil
SUNDAY 8/30
Fondren Theatre Workshop’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” auditions are 4 to 6 p.m. at the Alamo Theater (333 N. Farish St.). Auditions for the production are open for ages 18 and up. Performance dates are October 15-18, 2015. Additional audition date: Aug. 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; call 601-301-2281; fondrentheatreworkshop.org.
MONDAY 8/31
Get Your Money Right: The Business Side of Owning a Startup is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Hive (Dickies Building, 736 S. President St.). The Jackson Area Web & App Developers Group is the host. The speaker is Russ Davis, founder and CEO of School Status. Includes refreshments and giveaways. Free; call 601-812-8166; meetup.com.
TUESDAY 9/1
The Opening of JSU Annual Faculty is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). See various works of art from Jackson State University educators. Show hangs through Sept. 25. Free; call 601979-2040 or 601-960-1557, ext. 224.
WEDNESDAY 9/2
History Is Lunch is at noon at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Mabel Pittman presents “Central United Methodist Church in Jackson: Its First Hundred Years.” Free; call 601-576-6998. … Fondren Comedy Featuring Dave Stone is at 8 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 601-292-7121; email arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net.