jfpevents JFP-SPONSORED EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH * LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY!
2:00-5:00 Jason Turner
*T'BEAUX'S CRAWFISH
5:30-8:30 Natalie Long and Clinton Kirby Duo
*BEER SPECIALS
9:00-1:00 Jimbo Mathus and The Tri-State Coalition
GAMES, PRIZES, & SWAG
*BUD GIRLS
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
BRIAN JONES 9:00PM - 1:00AM (NO COVER)
VOTED BEST SPORTS BAR AND BEST JUKEBOX! - BEST OF JACKSON 2011 -
Fondren After 5 March 3, 5-8 p.m. This monthly event showcases the local shops, galleries and restaurants of the Fondren neighborhood. Stop by at the JFP/BOOM table to say hello. Free; call 601981-9606. Jackson 2000 Friendship Ball March 5, 7 p.m., at Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St.). Business and community leaders Lee Harper and Jeff Good will be honored for their racial reconciliation efforts and their contributions to Jackson. Look forward to hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and music by These Days with Jewel Bass. Proceeds benefit Parents for Public Schools of Jackson and Operation Shoestring. $20, $10 students; call 601-362-6121, ext. 17. Mississippi Happening ongoing. The monthly broadcast is hosted by Guaqueta Productions and features a special musical guest. Download free podcasts at mississippihappening.com.
COMMUNITY Parents for Public Schools Lunch Bunch March 2, 11:45 a.m., at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.), in the Community Meeting Room. Hosted by Parent Leadership Institute, the topic is “Transforming Parents into Successful Advocates.” An RSVP is required. $5 lunch; call 601-969-6015. “History Is Lunch” March 2, noon, at William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Historian William Parrish talks about responses of southern governors to civilians during the Civil War. Bring a lunch; coffee/water provided. Free; call 601-576-6850. Seuss Fest March 2, 4 p.m., at Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road, Pearl). Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with stories, crafts and refreshments. Free; call 601-932-2562. Precinct 1 COPS Meeting March 3, 6 p.m., at Jackson Police Department, Precinct 1 (810 Cooper Road). These monthly forums are designed to help resolve community issues or problems, from crime to potholes. Call 601-960-0001. Health Fair March 4, 9 a.m., at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). Hosted by LIFE, the event will be held in the Common Area and at Center Stage. Free; call 601-982-8467. Mississippi Historical Society Annual Meeting March 4, 1:30 p.m., at Old Capitol Museum (100 S. State St.). Freedom Riders Mary Harrison Lee, Hezekiah Watkins and Hank Thomas will participate in a panel discussion on the Freedom Rides. Call 601-979-1515.
March 2- 8, 2011
Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program Registration through March 4, at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.), at the Department of Human and Cultural Services, Suite 311-A. The City of Jackson’s Family and Youth Division is accepting applications from youth ages 16-19 who are enrolled in school. Applicants must provide a birth certificate, Social Security card, a driver’s license or state ID, and the parent or guardian’s proof of income. Applications are accepted weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The deadline is March 4; space is limited. Call 601-960-2174 or 601-960-0326.
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Jackson Audubon Society Family Bird Walk March 5, 8 a.m., at Mayes Lake at LeFleur’s Bluff (115 Lakeland Terrace). An Audubon Society member leads the walk. Bring binoculars, water, insect repellent and a snack. Call ahead to borrow binoculars. Adults must accompany children under 15. Free, $3 parking fee; call 601-956-7444. “Believe Out Loud” Reconciling Ministry Workshop March 5, 9 a.m. The purpose is to work toward inclusion of LGBTQ persons in the church. Lunch is included. Call 601-956-4767 or 601-2095759 for the location and other details.
Museum to Market Trail Clean-up Day March 5, 9 a.m., in Belhaven. The Jackson Bike Advocates, Belhaven Neighborhood Foundation, Jackson Chamber of Commerce and Bike Walk Mississippi will clean the proposed Museum-to-Market Multi-use Trail. Bring work gloves and meet at the corner of Moody St. and Greymont Ave. E-mail bikewalk@bikewalkmississippi.org. Art and Antique Walk March 5, 5 p.m., at Historic Canton Square. Take a stroll back in time to enjoy the square, local artisans, craftsmen and musicians. This month’s theme is “Find Your Pot of Gold on Canton’s Square.” Free; call 800-844-3369. Jackson Arts Collective Monthly Meeting March 7, 6 p.m., at The Commons at Eudora Welty’s Birthplace (719 N. Congress St.). Every first Monday, the Collective Steering Committee meets to discuss business of the previous month and listen to local artist proposals for the sponsorship of events that fall in line with their mission. Open to the public. Call 601-497-7454. Mardi Gras Ball March 5, 7 p.m., at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.), in the New Student Center Ballroom. The theme is “Mardi Gras With an International Flair.” Proceeds benefit the LeFleur’s Bluff chapter of The Links for projects such as the United Negro College Fund, scholarship funds to Piney Woods School and Jackson State University, and raising awareness about health issues such as breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. $50, $400 table; call 601-362-2230 or 601-982-8816. Mardi Gras Ball March 5, 8 p.m., at Southern Cultural Heritage Center (1302 Adams St., Vicksburg), in the Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium. The event includes a cocktail buffet, cash bar and live music. Proceeds benefit the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation. $35 advance, $40 at the door; call 601-636-5010. Mojo’s Second Birthday Celebration March 6, 9 a.m., at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). The zoo’s youngest chimpanzee turns 2 years old, and the staff will present him with a special surprise. $8, $7.20 seniors, $5 children ages 2-12, members/ babies free; call 601-352-2580. National Cutting Horse Association Eastern National Championships March 7-19, at Kirk Fordice Equine Center (Mississippi Fairgrounds, 1207 Mississippi St.). See contestants compete for $460,000 in cash prizes. 12 horse-cutting classes offered daily at 8 a.m., followed by a team cutting exercise. Catfish dinners will be held March 9 and March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Free; call 817-244-6188. National Children’s Study Awareness Day Rally March 7, 10 a.m., at Mississippi State Capitol (400 High St.). On the front steps. The purpose of the event is to create awareness for the launch of the largest long-term study of children’s health ever conducted in the United States, enrolling approximately 100,000 children across the nation and following them from before birth to age 21. Free; call 601815-8407. Cellular South Howell and Gillom Trophy Presentations March 7, 11:30 a.m., at Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (1152 Lakeland Drive). The Howell Trophy in men’s college basketball and the Gillom Trophy in women’s college basketball will be given to deserving players at the luncheon. $35; call 800-280-FAME. Major League Soccer Game March 7, 3 p.m., at Freedom Ridge Park (235 W. School St., Ridgeland). The Chicago Fire will go up against FC Dallas in a pre-season contest. $18 in advance, $20 at the gate; call 601-853-2011. Jackson 2000 Luncheon March 9, 11:45 a.m., at Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). Speakers are Friendship Ball honorees Lee Harper and Jeff Good, and representatives from Parents for Public Schools of Jackson and Operation Shoestring. Please RSVP. $12; e-mail bevelyn_branch@ att.net.