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contents LACEY MCLAUGHLIN

COURTESY BRENT HENDRIXSON

6 Fondren Under Sewage?

Long delayed repairs on 3,400 feet of sewer lines are moving forward in east Fondren.

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Green Schools A Hancock County school may be Mississippi’s first LEED-certified K12 school.

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Jackpedia Our annual guide to Jackson for newcomers covers everything from bikes to museums.

46 Liquid Themes Julie Skipper immerses herself in parties themed by liquid refreshments.

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a scorpion biologist, and Hendrixson admired his ability to share his passion for scorpions with his students. He decided to share his knowledge as well. At 24 and volunteering at the Natural History Museum in Denver, Hendrixson moved on to East Carolina University in North Carolina, where he got his doctorate in evolutionary biology in 2006.

Millsaps has been a wonderful fit for Hendrixson. He wanted to teach at a smaller school where he would be able to share his enthusiasm for his field in close contact with the students. The small class sizes at Millsaps help him know the students personally, and Hendrixson loves the friendly atmosphere.

“The knowledge we gain is useless unless you’re sharing it with other people,” he says.

An avid runner, Hendrixson lives in Ridgeland with his wife, Krissy Rehm. The two enjoy their proximity to the multi-use trails and the Natchez Trace.

Hendrixson had a millipede named after him, Hendrixson’s mimic millipede, a species he discovered in eastern Tennessee. He says his favorite spider is an unnamed species of tarantula from southern New Mexico. As part of his research, the National Science Foundation has tasked him with naming it.

“Tarantulas just have so much charisma,” he says. “Nobody has a neutral reaction to a tarantula.”

—Sadaaf Mamoon

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He may not be able to shoot webs out of his wrists, but Brent Hendrixson is a real-life “spider man.” When he was a child, his mother would be hard-pressed to find him inside the house. Hendrixson spent almost his entire childhood neck-deep in the abundant ponds and marshes of his native Thornton, Colo. He loved being outdoors, looking for critters.

Spiders are undoubtedly Hendrixson’s favorite animals. “I’ve always been extremely interested in the creepy crawlies that most people turn their heads from,” he says.

At 34, he still has a passion for terrestrial arthropods. Hendrixson has been an assistant professor at Millsaps College since August 2008, teaching biology and zoology courses and running a field research program to identify genetic species-level diversity in tarantulas.

Hendrixson never thought he’d end up teaching. His ambition was to work in Colorado as a naturalist or a park ranger, so he majored in field biology at the University of Northern Colorado, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1999.

In his junior year in college, Hendrixson heard research calling his name. “It was kind of a life-changing moment,” he says. “Suddenly, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my fondness of spiders.”

Hendrixson went on to West Texas A&M University, where he received his master’s in biology in 2002. One of his professors there was

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4 ............. Editor’s Note 4 ................... Slowpoke 6 .......................... Talks 6 ........ Week in Review 10 ................... Editorial 10 .................... Stiggers 10 ................ Your Turn 11 .................. Opinion 35 ..................... 8 Days 36 .............. JFP Events 38 ................. Astrology 38 ...................... Puzzles 40 ........ Music Listings 45 ............ Body/Soul 46 ..... Girl About Town

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Cover concept by Christy Dawson, Cover illustration by Deonica Davis

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editor’snote Deonica Davis Design intern Deonica Davis is a graphic-design major at the University of Southern Mississippi, and is from Pearl.

She hopes to follow her passion for design into magazine layout.

She did the cover and art directed this issue.

Mary Blessey Editorial intern Mary Blessey just graduated from Millsaps College where she majored in philosophy. She grew up in Biloxi. She likes cheese, music and being Liz Lemon.

Dustin Cardon Editorial intern Dustin Cardon is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi from Brandon. An English major, he enjoys reading fantasy novels and wants to write them himself one day.

Callie Daniels Editorial intern Callie Daniels is a native Mississippian, although her accent sounds vaguely Lithuanian. Her crowning glory, aka her curly hair, identifies her.

If you got a story, tell her. She absolutely loves them. She wrote a food feature.

Alexis Goodman Editorial intern Alexis Goodman is a student at the University of Southern Mississippi, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. She is also addicted to watching crime television, preferably “Criminal Minds.”

Brianna White

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Editorial intern Brianna White is an avid sports fan who loves Harry Potter and Mandarin Chinese. Everyone thinks she would make a great doctor, which means she’ll become a writer.

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by Briana Robinson, Intern Editor

Stop Being a Regular

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verywhere I go, I see people who are not satisfied with where they are. My friends in New Orleans can’t wait until they can move to New York or Japan, but people in Jackson are anxious to go to the Big Easy. Even folks in Chicago think it’s a boring place to live. Various people whom I meet or know always ask me where I want to live when I’m older or where I would like to travel.

The truth is, I don’t really want to go anywhere. I would be fine living the rest of my life somewhere between Jackson and New Orleans (because I grew up there).

Others are usually pretty stunned when they learn that I am not bored and disgusted with a life in Jackson.

What’s wrong with these people? Why don’t they see all the opportunities awaiting them in this city? Sure, it’s smaller than most big cities, and we don’t actually have a movie theater within Jackson’s city limits, but there are lots of terrific things to do.

Besides, the suburbs are a hop away, and they have other fun things to do (including movie theaters).

I had a choice of going to college six hours away at Hendrix College in Conway, Ark., or three hours away at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. Rhodes gave me the most scholarship money, but Hendrix seemed so much cooler. I decided against both. I chose Millsaps College here in Jackson. I couldn’t leave, yet. Not yet. I felt as if my life here was just getting started. Before graduation, I was stuck on moving back to New Orleans. I love the city, and I missed it. I had blinded myself to what was right in front of me.

I couldn’t bring myself to leave Jackson, even though the other schools seemed to be perfect. Millsaps wasn’t even on my list of options at first. I visited Hendrix with my mom and grandma and stayed two nights during my senior year of high school. I thought the campus was beautiful. The classes were fun. I came back to Jackson and visited Millsaps with a friend

mainly because she wanted me to go with her. Nothing about the school really made me fall in love with it. I was just comfortable there. I could look out of the gate and see familiar houses and street names.

Jackson may seem dull at first glance, but it is filled with opportunities. If it weren’t for them, I certainly would not have wanted to stay in Jackson for another four years. Going to school between the Belhaven community and Fondren allows for plenty of exploration. I can walk to

I had blinded myself to what was right in front of me. more places to eat than I can count on my fingers, and the Mississippi Museum of Art is a bike ride away.

This summer I was able to discover parts of Jackson that I had never seen before through my Jackson Free Press editorial internship. We implemented a neighborhood project early in the summer. Each of us paired up with another intern to explore and write about one of the city’s wards excluding Ward 1 and Ward 7.

My partner, Meryl Dakin, and I got lost in west Jackson exploring Ward 4.

While we were there, we happened upon a newly opened produce shop that seemed to have a good story behind it. The owner, Frank, let us both have a free taste of a “Mississippi plum,” a small, green fruit that might have just been a baby plum. On Clinton Boulevard, we encountered a dog agility course. All in all, the trip was exciting and well worth the gas.

Our journey is just one example of how easy it is to find new and interesting places in Jackson. I’m sure that the rest of this summer’s JFP interns can share similar stories of traveling through their assigned wards looking for newsworthy topics. I heard no complaints in the office, even though most of us got lost a time or two.

People may not realize it, but people my

age (late teens, early 20s) really like exploring new things. That’s part of the reason that my neighborhood partner, Meryl, has gone to Turkey for a month. I know from overhearing several conversations on trains and in my family that older people like exploring just as much. Why then, do you still have areas of Jackson left unexplored? With such a multitude of people looking for things to do, boredom shouldn’t even enter a person’s mind.

I love Frosted Flakes. I used to eat them every day for breakfast and dinner. After a few weeks of this daily routine, I couldn’t take it anymore. My stomach began to hurt, and now I rarely eat Frosted Flakes. I’m imagining that mall hopping each weekend must have similar effects. You just have no reason to only go to Northpark Mall and the adjacent movie theater each weekend.

Sure, there are a lot of stores, some of which are locally owned, but I would imagine the experience gets stale. This is true about all of our routines.

There is one routine, however, that I will continue to advocate: that of straying away from your routine. Instead of going to Cups every single day (sorry guys, I love you), why not try out Koinonia? It has its crowd of regulars as well, and those people need to visit another place, too. Before this year, and especially this summer, I was also a regular at Cups. I guess I still haven’t changed too much, because I only get one type of pizza from Pizza Shack.

Being an intern at the JFP this summer was as enriching as ever, especially with the Neighborhood Project in place to get me out of the office. Just like last year when I interned here, I met new people whom I worked with to create Jackpedia. This time around, we also got to travel around the city and come back together and share our findings.

After seeing that Jackson has even more to offer than I had resolved two years ago, I have been excited to find more hidden gems. I want to follow every path and make new ones while photographing it all.

I also want to stop being a “regular” and let myself explore.

Third-year editorial intern Briana Robinson, who moved to Jackson after Katrina, is a 2010 graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Her hobbies include photography, ballet and ballroom dancing. She is a rising sophomore at Millsaps College.

She was the intern-editor in charge of this year’s Jackpedia issue.

Brooke Kelly

Jason Huang

Brooke Kelly is an editorial intern from Jackson State University.

She likes to watch movies; play card games, dominoes or chess; read; hang with family and friends (including her Pekingese Casey); go to new places and eat good food.

Editorial intern Jason Huang loves life’s banter and welcomes all adventures. Nothing can compare to stumbling on an unexpected adventure, living it, and then walking away with a strut. He wrote the Jacksonian and an arts story.

Elizabeth Waibel

Meryl Dakin

Jordan Lashley

Amelia Senter

Former editorial intern Elizabeth Waibel (now a cub reporter) grew up in Clinton. In May, she received her journalism degree from Union University in Jackson, Tenn. She likes coffee and trying new cake recipes.

Editorial intern Meryl Dakin is a recent USM grad in English literature and aspiring journalist.

She looks forward to many long years of enjoying fascinating people, exciting travel and abject poverty in her chosen field.

A native of Philadelphia, Miss., Jordan Lashley loves culture and the arts. In the fall, she will pursue her master’s degree in English at Mississippi State University.

Amelia Senter attends Tulane University in New Orleans and is a Jackson native.

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Wednesday, Aug. 3 Fears of rabies prompt the city of Jiangmen, China, to ban people from owning dogs, effective at the end of the month. … Election officials begin sorting through votes at the Hinds County Courthouse to determine the results of county’s primary elections.

Jackson’s first “high-rise” office building, the Dale building, was built in Fondren in 1956. It is now known as Fondren Corner.

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Thursday, Aug. 4 Police in London shoot and kill a man, leading to rioting and vandalism over the weekend. … The Mississippi Public Service Commission fines two Arizona companies a combined $60,000 for violating Mississippi’s No-Call Law. Friday, Aug. 5 Standard & Poor’s downgrades the United States’ credit rating, saying it is pessimistic about the government’s ability to cooperate and stabilize its debt dynamics. … DVD rental revenues top revenue from DVD sales for the first time since 2000.

Saturday, Aug. 6 Thirty-eight people, including 30 American soldiers, are killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. … Canton resident Cobby Mondale announces his run for Mississippi’s second congressional district.

Sunday, Aug. 7 Approximately 45,000 Verizon employees go on strike over disagreements about pensions and health-care plans. … The Hinds County Election Commissions reports final uncertified numbers for the Hinds County races, and determines that Tyrone Lewis is the unofficial winner of the Hinds County Sheriff ’s race.

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Monday, Aug. 8 The Obama administration announces it will grant some states waivers exempting them from the requirements of No Child Left Behind if they adopt his administraton’s reform policies.

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Tuesday, Aug. 9 Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs is sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse. … Mississippi gubernatorial candidate Bill Luckett holds a press conference in Jackson to talk about his campaign platform.

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This generator on Edmar Place is a nuisance for neighbors. The generator has pumped sewage through above-ground lines since the city’s sewage lines collapsed in January 2010.

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or the past year and a half, residents on Edmar Place in east Fondren have heard the continuous rumblings from a generator as it pumps sewage out of the ground and sends it to the city’s sewage treatment facility.

In January 2010, the city’s sewage line that runs through the neighborhood collapsed. The city is replacing 3,400 feet of sewer lines.

The generator is blocked off by numerous orange cones and attached to temporary lines that run through homeowners’ yards.

Residents, however, will soon have relief. On Tuesday, Jackson City Council members approved construction of a new sewage line at a cost of $269,359.

Construction should be complete within 60 days.

Dan Gaillet, City Public Works director,

could not say how much it cost the city per day to run and maintain the generator.

“It’s a 24-7 operation so folks are constantly going out there and making sure it is running and has fuel. If it doesn’t pump, the manhole fills up and we will have sewage all over the ground,” he said.

Gaillet, who started his position in May 2010, said finding the funds to repair the lines was only one part of the equation.

He said acquiring the right of way from landowners held up the process. The city needed to acquire the rights to new property to reroute the line.

“It took us much longer than anticipated,” Gaillet said.

Troy Pearson resides at 3516 Edmar Place and said the noise and smell have been a constant disruption to the neighborhood.

“The noise is terrible,” he said. “The sewer line the pipes run into is by my bedroom window, and I constantly hear it running. The smell is very bad. I don’t see how people have been able to stand it.”

The city had asked property owners, including Pearson, to donate land for the new sewer line. Pearson bought an empty adjoining lot when he purchased his home two years ago and had hoped to either expand his yard or sell the lot in the future. The city will run a segment of the new sewer lines under Pearson’s property.

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What’s one thing any newcomer to Jackson should know about the city?

“Find yourself an events calendar. There is so much to do here. You just have to make the effort to find them.” (Try jfpevents.com) —Lizz Acosta, 41 “Jackson has this really amazing mix of culture.

You get the urban-city feel mixed with oldschool southern.” —Hope Owens Wilson, 19 “There are fabulous local beers here, and Wingstop’s Atomic Wings are to die for.”

—Matt St. John, 25

“I’m too old to do both of them. I got out of the hospital a few weeks ago. When I decided to run for supervisor, I did it because I want to try and help more people.” —Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes about resigning from the Jackson City Council to serve as Hinds County supervisor for District 5.

“There’s more to do here than it would seem. If you want something to happen, it’s really easy to make it happen here.”

—Caroline Hudson-Naef, 18 “The people here are just beautiful, inside and out.

It’s such a nice place to live.”

—O’Dell Banks, 59, and Diamond

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Downtown Apartments Coming

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drian Turner, president of the homebuilding company Major Associates, said last week that her company will renovate its office building at 207 W. Amite St. to include residential units.

Turner said her company will renovate four floors and create 28 apartments by March 2012. The plans call for one- and two-bedroom units. Turner said her company decided to renovate the office space after seeing a demand for downtown housing.

She also said pricing has not yet been determined.

Wing Station to Expand John Smith, owner of Wing Station at 5038 Parkway Drive in Colonial Mart Shopping Center, said he is planning to open four more stores in Hinds County.

He said he will also open a store in north Mississippi and one on the Gulf Coast.

Smith opened the northeast Jackson loca-

tion three months ago. For information, call 888-769-9464.

Energy Efficiency The city is hosting a free event to teach people how to conserve energy in their homes and use a voucher program to purchase energy-efficient appliances.

According to a press release from the city, residents can come to the event to learn about renewable energy, recycling and waste reduction. To apply for vouchers, they should bring photo identification, proof of income and proof of homeownership in Jackson. The Jackson Fire Department will also be on hand to talk about fire prevention and safety.

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to correct the violations without closing them,” Johnson said. “If you close them “I hoped one day to try to sell it,” Pear- you have to develop a pump station to son said. “But now you can’t build on top of a pump the waste water into our main syssewer line.” tem. By the time you do all that, it would Pearson said the city paid him a minimal be cheaper to keep it open.” amount for the right of way, The city is also in the but he applauded the city for process of its annual budget working with him. hearings. This week, the city Gaillet said another sewcouncil heard reports from age line collapsed this week department heads about downtown on Lamar Street. achievements in the past year The city is declaring that line and needs for the next year. as an emergency to replace a At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. section quickly.

17, council members will at“We’ve got to get that tend a re-cap meeting to deline and fix it now so it termine if they want to offer doesn’t cause any future damany proposed amendments to age,” he said. the budget.

During Tuesday’s Ward 2 Councilman meeting, the city council Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Chokwe Lumumba said that also approved an order to Lumumba would like to see he would like to see the city’s more funds for public works. pay $22,500 in fines to the public works department reMississippi Department of ceiving more funds. He said Environmental Quality and that with more funding, the begin repairs on the Presidential Hills treat- city could make more repairs earlier and conment plant. sistently to avoid major interruptions.

The order addresses bio-solids collecting “Intervention can be had if we had more in the city’s sewage lagoons in south Jackson. human power and resources in the public The lagoons serve as a repository for sludge as works department,” Lumumba said. bacteria process it for re-entry into the Pearl Johnson said that in addition to public River. However, the lagoons appear to be tak- works, the city’s parks and recreation departing on more waste than they were designed to ment can keep streets and neighborhoods handle, and the city must finance its removal. clean and assist with infrastructure needs.

Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. said “The priorities are there. As we go the city had considered closing the lagoons through this budget process, you will see that but came to the conclusion that it was not there is a very strong effort to make sure our financially feasible to do so. neighborhoods are protected,” Johnson said.

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electionstalk

by Lacey McLaughlin

Creating a Spectacle

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t 7:05 a.m. Aug. 2, Republican Executive Committee Chairman Pete Perry received an urgent call from a poll worker at the Wynndale Precinct in Terry. The poll worker told him that candidates’ names for certain races were not appearing on some of the electronic voting machines, and he needed more paper ballots quickly.

This was the first sign that something was awry in the Hinds County election process. Gay Polk, candidate for Democratic state representative of District 73, also received phone calls from supporters saying they could not find her name on the paper ballots or on voting machines.

Perry says that a technician must determine the cause of the computer glitches.

But handing voters the wrong ballots isn’t uncommon at split precincts like Wynndale. A split precinct is where two different legislators represent its residents. Poll workers must verify the voter’s precinct, and make sure the machine displays the correct ballot or give the voter a correct paper ballot.

Polk narrowly lost the race with 1,754 votes, or 49 percent. Her opponent, Brad Oberhousen, won with 1,867 votes, or 51 percent.

“Any precinct that is a split is confusing,” Perry said. “That’s what happens in redistricting.”

Polk said she plans to challenge the election results.

The race that received the most attention, however, was the Hinds County Sheriff’s race. Incumbent Malcolm McMillin, who has served in his position for 20 years, beat former Jackson Police Department Chief Tyrone Lewis in 2007 with more than 60 percent of the vote.

Lewis, who retired from the Jackson Police Department last year, ran an aggressive, grass-roots campaign and used social media. He also held several press conferences announcing his endorsements from city and community leaders.

On the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 3, Lewis and his campaign staff, election officials, media, citizens and McMillin’s campaign staff filled the basement of the Hinds County Courthouse. The crowd, which fluctuated between 20 and 50 people throughout the week, gathered around a long table where the Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee sorted paper, absentee and affidavit ballots.

The atmosphere was mob-like with people debating whether some absentee ballots should have been counted, and campaign supporters such as Andrew McMillin, the incumbent’s son, said he discovered affidavit ballots in the circuit clerk’s office that had not been taken into account.

Whenever committee members moved ballots, an entourage of people would file

selves in the process.

The Republican committee chairman says those who are losing campaigns can sometimes create confusion to cast doubt on an election’s validity.

Perry, however, didn’t defend the Democrat’s handling of the election.

“I don’t know if it’s intentional or crooked or fraud, but I will say that it’s sloppy,” he said. “But it’s going on in 81 other counties, too.”

Once the election is certified, a candidate can file a notice to inspect the votes within 12 days. If the candidate finds more problems, he can file a notice of a challenge within 21 days of the election. Andrew McMillin said he did not know if his father’s campaign would file a challenge.

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Campaign supporters inserted themselves in the Hinds County election process.

behind them, many using cell phones to record the chaos.

The committee permitted each camp in the sheriff’s race to appoint a neutral person to sit on a resolution board that would determine questionable votes and verify ballots. When the committee finished its determinations, it brought the ballots into Hinds County Election Commissioner Connie Cochran’s office to enter the ballots into the database. At that point, Cochran said she could not enter them because the committee had separated the ballots from their envelopes without organizing them by precinct.

Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Claude McInnis told Cochran she had given him instructions to place the ballots in one pile.

“I did not say that. Do not lie to me, Claude,” Cochran replied.

McInnis appeared to lose his patience and suggested that Cochran could find a way to enter the votes without having the correct precinct.

“She can do a lot of different things.

It’s a damn computer. She is a computer expert,” McInnis said.

Cochran enters the data into the county’s database and then compiles an election report for the secretary of state’s office and certifies the votes for the Democratic Executive Committee to sign off on.

“I really can’t describe what has happened,” Cochran said. “This (computer system) is set up to report voter returns by precinct. As long as we have been counting ballots, we have been counting by precinct.“ McInnis shelved the absentee-ballot situation for the meantime. He had other problems to tend to. McMillin’s camp

had pointed out that some precincts had a much higher number of voters signed in to vote compared to the actual votes cast.

A crowd gathered around McInnis and Election Commissioner Marilyn Avery as they began to re-tally the electronic voting machines and found 222 additional votes from voting machines at Pearl Street A.M.E. Church.

Cochran later confirmed that she entered absentee ballots into the database without having a precinct number for them. She entered votes for supervisors and legislators in the first precinct listed in their appropriate districts.

On Sunday, Aug. 8, the Election Commission’s final numbers showed that Tyrone Lewis won the sheriff’s race with 18,788 votes, or 50.79 percent. Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin received 16,702 votes, or 45.15 percent. (He needed 50 percent of the votes plus one for a runoff.)

At press time, the Democratic Executive Committee planned to certify the votes Tuesday night.

On Saturday, Perry said that last week’s election process isn’t uncommon. He searched for any misplaced Republican absentee ballots and ensured that the number of voters signed up at the polls matched the number of votes cast.

“We have to do everything they have to do, but because what we do isn’t going to change the outcome of any election, I don’t have to answer to 50 people every time I do something,” Perry said. “If it’s a close election, you are going to have this. “ Perry, who works challenging campaigns for candidates throughout the state, said that while counting ballots is an open process, party officials don’t have to permit candidates or supporters to insert them-

Hinds County Democratic Primary by the Numbers

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ote: These are the most up to date totals on the Hinds County’s website at press time. Follow jacksonfreepress.com for official results.

Governor’s Race (Run off Aug. 23) Johnny DuPree 23,430 Bill Luckett 9,511 Public Service Commissioner Bruce Burton 12, 298 Addie Green 19, 719 Transportation Commissioner— Mississippi’s Central District Dorothy Benford 10,120 Marshand Crisler 23,889 Hinds County Circuit Clerk Vikki Dillon-Mumford 16,627 Barbara Dunn 18,134 Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis Malcolm McMillin Johnnie Bowden

18,788 16,702 1,500

Hinds County District 5 Supervisor Kenneth Stokes 3,314 George Smith 3,097 Hind County District 3 Supervisor (Run off Aug. 23 for top two) Doug Anderson 4,485 David Archie 2,631 William Wright 1,470 Sam W. Cain III 644

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An artist’s rendering of the new Hancock County North Central Elementary School shows what the front entrance will look like.

USGBC, Zahner said the fees are minimal compared to the overall cost of the building, and she was able to work with the school to stay within their budget.

Registering a proposed project intended to be LEED certified costs $450 to 600, according to the USGBC. After the building’s completion, certification costs an average of $2,000.

Jeff Seabold, chair of the board of the Mississippi chapter of USGBC and the owner of Seabold Architectural Studio, said LEED schools can save almost $100,000 per year in direct and indirect costs. He added that better air quality and safer building materials in schools can reduce instances of asthma and headaches, while more daylight helps students perform better.

The Rankin County School District completed its administration building in 2009, which was then LEED certified silver. Gary LaRose, project manager for RCSD, said building a LEED school added less than 2 percent to the total construction cost of about $6 million. In about seven years, however, LaRose expects the school to make up for the added costs in energy savings. He said the building saves about $18,000-20,000 per year on energy.

“We’ve got an environmentally friend-

ly building that is much safer and more comfortable for the children, and also saves on energy,” he said.

Several universities in the state are constructing green buildings. The new Oxford High School, currently in the design phase, is also aiming for LEED certification.

Jackson Public Schools registered its intention to make Bates ElementaryCardozo Middle School a LEED building in 2007, but did not follow through on certification. Fred Davis, executive director of facilities and operations for JPS, said getting the building LEED certified at the highest level was cost prohibitive, but they incorporated many green initiatives into the design. Davis said JPS is still looking into getting schools certified in the future, but for now they are incorporating many of the LEED standards and principles into new buildings and renovations.

The green initiatives JPS is using include automatic hand dryers, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, paints with mold inhibitors and low-maintenance flooring that requires fewer chemicals to clean.

Some states, such as Montana and Rhode Island, still do not have any LEED schools, although some, such as Pennsylvania, Florida and California, have dozens.

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ities and counties around Mississippi are “going green” with earth-friendly schools. The buildings may not have futuristic solar panels or space-age architecture, but they do have technology that can save money and the environment.

The new Hancock County North Central Elementary School in Kiln is set to be the first LEED-certified K-12 school in the state. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification system that rates buildings based on location, use of building resources, energy efficiency and other criteria.

Sally Zahner is the Green Schools Committee leader for the Mississippi chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, which manages LEED. She is also an architect with Eley Guild Hardy Architects, which designed the school. Zahner said the LEED for Schools program focuses largely on energy efficiency and air quality to provide a healthy learning environment. LEED schools have filtered air, plenty of daylight and paint without harmful fumes.

“There’s nothing harmful in the air when kids start school,” she said.

Much of what makes a school LEED certified goes on behind the scenes. LEED schools have good acoustic quality with fewer distracting noises so children can hear their teachers better, Zahner said, and they are energy efficient to cut maintenance costs.

“Most of it won’t really be evident when you walk on campus,” she said.

USGBC offers four levels of certification—certified, silver, gold and platinum— which are awarded based on how sustainable, efficient and innovative the building is.

Jon McCraw, business officer for the Hancock County School District, said demolition started last week to make way for the new elementary school. He expects the building to take a little bit more than a year to complete, and current plans call for it to be LEED certified silver.

Although there are some additional costs to register and certify a building with

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he Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee did an aboutface Tuesday evening when they decided not to let the media into the election certification meeting. Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Claude McInnis and his committee held a private vote to certify the Hinds County Elections at the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance Building on State Street. McInnis said that because committee members were meeting at a private building, the meeting could be closed to the public.

We understand why McInnis wanted more control over the election process. At times the media amplified the six-day spectacle of finger pointing and confusion. But it was an undemocratic way to handle the process.

We aren’t sure if he violated the state’s open-meetings laws.

When campaign supporters and attorneys flooded the Hinds County Courthouse on Aug. 3, McInnis and his committee allowed them to have input into the process. Making the process an open one caused public scrutiny. Ballots seemed to appear from corners of the Circuit Clerk’s office.

Sheriff Malcolm McMillin’s campaign noticed discrepancies in poll numbers, and gaggles of citizens and media followed committee members with their cell-phone video cameras.

Hinds County wasn’t the only Mississippi county with election mishaps, but if you watched any of the local media outlets this past week, you wouldn’t know that. The media have a responsibility to accurately report on the election process and not get sucked into hype and confusion. And while we applaud McInnis for attempting to do the right thing and open up the process, he seemed to lose control of it.

Members of the Democratic Executive Committee are volunteers and have the responsibility of overseeing the elections and settling ballot discrepancies. While we understand that this, in itself, is a big responsibility, the committee must have better organization and communication going forward. Election officials frustrated the media and the public by setting press conferences and announcement times and then never holding or making them. McInnis often barked at reporters who tried to get the facts.

Fights about election results in tight races aren’t unusual, but the committee’s public-relations errors cast a negative image on Hinds County.

We hope the Democratic Executive Committee has learned from their mistakes and will use this election as an opportunity to reorganize and demonstrate better leadership.

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ncle “Money” Hustle: “When I heard the news about the United States credit rating being downgraded from AAA to AA+, I concluded that the weak economy had hit the fan. Folks already complain about the rising price of groceries, while corporations hoard their profits and lay off workers. I can’t believe this is happening. Those moneyloving, corporate-co-opted politicians will experience the consequences of messing around with the people’s money. It won’t be nice at all.

“The O’Jays issued this warning years ago: For the love of money, People will steal from their mother.

For the love of money, People will rob their own brother.

For the love of money, People can’t even walk the street, Because they never know who in the world they’re gonna beat For that lean, mean, mean green.

“To alleviate the current frustration and future violent outbreaks from people who feel they have been short changed by indecisive and stubborn politicians, I have organized the ‘Hustle for Survival and Sanity in a Bad Economy Future Entrepreneur Expo.’

“If you’re mad as hell and not going to take it any more, come to the east wing of the Clubb Chicken Wing Multi-Purpose Complex and join the Hustle family, the Ghetto Science Franchise Association and the ‘Lord, I Don’t Have a Job Center for Unemployment’ staff at the ‘Hustle for Survival and Sanity in a Bad Economy Future Entrepreneur Expo.’

“Get into hustle mode and learn how become an entrepreneur during very lean times.”

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n his classic work on creativity, “The Gift,” Lewis Hyde likens artistic output to the gift giving of indigenous people. Creativity is a sacred thing to be shared and passed on, like a fine pipe of tobacco among some Native Americans, not something to be squirreled away or used up for personal gain. “Whatever we have been given is supposed to be given away again, not kept,” he writes. “Or, if it is kept, something of similar value should move on in its stead, the way a billiard ball may stop when it sends another scurrying across the felt, its momentum transferred.”

Teachers will recognize the concept: To teach well is to pass on the knowledge we have been given to our students. In our deepest hearts, every teacher wants her students to do better than she has, to stretch beyond what she knows. The challenge is keeping the gift fresh, alive and in motion, otherwise we just teach dead, boring concepts, selections on a multiple-choice quiz.

Every three months or so, the JFP sees a new crop of young (and not-so-young) interns eager to learn what it takes to be “real” writers, journalists and editors, photographers and graphic designers, event planners and marketing pros.

Our not-so-hidden secret is that we give everyone a chance who has the gumption to walk through our doors for an internship interview.

Here, as the folks working in those fields, one of our jobs is to pass on our gifts.

Trust me: It’s not as selfless and grand as it sounds. Anyone who has tried to teach anything—whether to a classroom, a child or an employee—knows that to do even a half-assed job of teaching is sometimes frustrating and always time-consuming. It’s hard work. Some students aren’t ready to get what you’ve got, while others

think they already know better. Thank God that teaching is often gratifying; otherwise, I don’t think any of us would do it for long.

I’m always surprised and humbled when an intern—we have had about 20 this summer—mentions my name in his or her writing. I’m often more than twice their age, and I’m sure some find me intimidating at first. Most of them know that I started here as an intern. What they may not know, until now, is that each of them is already an artist.

Regardless of technical knowledge, someone gave them a gift. It is my honor to nurture those gifts (as others have nurtured mine), finding the delicate balance between being too tough and too easy, treating them all with compassion, yet always asking for their best work.

I doubt that my intentions feel noble to them when I hand back stories covered in red ink. It’s a little like asking one of my yoga students to hold a pose for “just” another breath or two despite trembling muscles and sweat trickling into her eyes. For my yoga students, the advanced version of any posture includes turning the corners of their mouths up in a smile. For JFP interns, advanced learning happens when they take their red-inked story back and rework it, polishing off the rough edges, re arranging the pieces, finding the perfect word instead of one that’s merely good enough.

It’s not easy for them, I know. It’s hard work.

For those who embrace the challenge, it is my joy to watch them grow and learn and see their work published in the JFP or BOOM or online.

To every intern I’ve had the pleasure to work with, thank you. And shine on. I expect great things from your gifts. Just be sure to give them away.

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remember thinking, “If I had a lighter, I’d wave it through the air.� Taking in the majestic scene before me, however, I couldn’t have done much of anything. I stood captivated by the sheer power of a song, a ridiculous grin on my face. My world had just exploded, giving way to something better and infinitely more beautiful.

The all-girl band on stage, Calico Panache, was rocking through the timehonored classic, “Killing Me Softly with His Song,� and everyone was singing along. I watched as people threw their arms in the air, swaying to the music with their eyes closed. The pink and red lights emanating from the stage reflected in their smiles.

I opened my eyes wide to the glittering atmosphere of Hal & Mal’s where I was a Chick Ball volunteer. I was maybe the only person standing still. I watched as so many people of different backgrounds and ages and levels of income came together at the JFP Chick Ball July 9 to support the Center for Violence Prevention. I stared at their faces as they sang, laughed and danced in unison, the low rumble of voices flowing together into the music. I hadn’t known that this awe-inspiring level of fellowship existed in this city.

Tears welling in my eyes, I knew I wanted to be a part of this scene that I wasn’t familiar with. For me, that packed room represented the best of a city I had never been particularly fond of. Born and raised in Jackson, I had always been biding my time, waiting for the day when I’d be free to leave and never come back.

Growing up, I always found Jackson exceptionally boring. There never seemed to be anything to do, and nothing was ever going on. It was just this small city where the roads were bad, public school was supposedly scary, and you went to the movies if you wanted any sort of fun.

I couldn’t wait to get out. I was anticipating the day when I’d graduate and go off to some hotshot college in a faraway city where things were happening.

I never defined those “things� in

my mind. And, of course, I hadn’t yet realized that those undefined things were happening right here in Jackson.

I’ve heard many call Jackson boring, and in the past, I would have agreed. I definitely wasn’t the only one who shared those sentiments. I can understand how it might seem that way for young people, but many adults feel the same.

Granted, Jackson is not New York City, but I now believe that it has the great quality of being what you make of it.

It is so easy to shape your experience here. Jackson is malleable, open to interpretation. If you want something to happen, you can easily make it happen. If you don’t like something, make a change.

Fun is here, you just have to find it or make it. You can always catch music downtown, and the city offers dozens of ways to get involved in charity and community. Living in Jackson, we have the power to touch lives and change things, and I don’t think there is anything more interesting than that. A city like this one needs its residents to shape it, people: We are Jackson.

The sense of detachment I’ve always felt for my hometown has completely melted away. Because of my race and religion (Asian American from Bangladesh and Muslim), I’ve always felt wildly out of place in the South. These days, I don’t feel any sort of conflict toward the city anymore. The scene at the Chick Ball changed me. I’m proud of my city for its potential, and I’m proud of the culture I’ve been shown.

I’m no longer the person observing or standing still. From now on, I’m one of the people swaying to the music.

Editorial intern Sadaaf Mamoon is a rising senior at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. She loves film scores, Greek mythology and naming inanimate objects. Her spirit animal is a pink fairy armadillo. She contributed many stories and listings to this issue in addition to this column.

Living in Jackson, we have the power to touch lives and change things, and I don’t think there is anything more interesting than that.

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Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you figure out the least sketchy places to chill. â&#x20AC;˘ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on chain restaurants. Jackson has a lot of unfamiliar names for newcomers who may want to stick with what they know. These local places however, are just as good as, if not better than, the other places. (Pizza Shack, for instance, makes better pizza than any of the chains.) â&#x20AC;˘ Visit all of the malls. They might cater to certain types of people, but you never know what jewels you might find. â&#x20AC;˘ Intern at the Mississippi Museum of Art or anywhere else in the city. Internships are an excellent way to learn about the city, especially if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re writing about it for the Jackson Free Press.

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+LJKZD\ 5LGJHODQG Located in an office complex behind Olde Towne Fine Wines and Spirits, next to Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography, Ridgeland Dance Academy offers Latin and ballroom dance tutorials.

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'XOLQJ $YH VDOVDPLVVLVVLSSL FRP Winner of 2010 and 2011 Best Place to Learn Dancing in Jackson. The cover charge is $10 ($5 with college ID) and the club has a cash bar to keep the dance lessons going on all night long. The party starts every Saturday night with a free beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salsa lesson at 9 p.m.

3TRICTLY $ANCING

1RUWK 6W VWULFWO\GDQFLQJPV FRP Strictly Dancing Ballroom Studio opened in 2007.

The trained staff (with a combined 30+ years of experience) offer private or group lessons as well as wedding dance packages. First lessons are free.

-ISSISSIPPI #OLLEGE

PF HGX Motto: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Veritas et Virtus (Truth and Virtue)â&#x20AC;?

Type: Private, Southern Baptist affiliated Established: 1826 Students: 5,008 Colors: Blue and gold President: Lee Royce Campus: 320 acres Mascot: Choctaws

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KROPHV FF PV XV Type: Community college Established: 1911 Colors: Maroon and white President: Dr. Glenn Boyce Campus: Ridgeland, Goodman, Grenada, Kosciusko/Attala Education Center Mascot: Bulldog

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WRXJDORR HGX Motto: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where History Meets the Futureâ&#x20AC;?

Type: Private, liberal arts HBCU Established: 1869 Students: 939 Colors: Scarlet, Royal Blue President: Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan Campus: 500 acres Mascot: Bulldogs

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XPF HGX Motto: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pro Scientia et Sapientia (On Behalf of Knowledge and Wisdom)â&#x20AC;?

Type: Academic Health Science Center Established: 1955 Students: 2,400 Colors: Red and Blue Chancellor: Dr. Daniel W. Jones Campus: 164 acres Mascot: Rebel Black Bear

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Break Out Your Biking Gear

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id you bring your bike with you to Jackson but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to do with it? The city and surrounding area have plenty places with beautiful designated biking trails. Only a few roads have bike trails, so be careful when riding in the street. Jackson motorists can be scary.

Jackson has a growing cycling community with opportunities and safe places to ride. Each month, the Jackson Bike Advocates host a free community bike ride. During these rides, people young and old come out. You can visit jacksonbikeadvocates.org for dates and times.

Most parks in the area, however, prohibit bicycles, skates and most other things that roll. Several parks in Clinton have shared paths. Robinson Park (205 W. Northside Drive, Clinton) has a quartermile shared path for runners and cyclists as well as a multipurpose field and an outdoor basketball court. Brighton Park (530 Brighton) has a half mile shared path. Traceway Park (200 Soccer Row, Clinton) has more than two dozen sports fields as well as a shared path that is three-quarters of a mile long. Learn more about these parks at clintonms.org/city/parks-recreation/parks.

The Natchez Trace bike trail starts in Ridgeland near Pear Orchard Road. The scenery goes from nature to the community.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a beginning cyclist, the trail might seem slightly hard because of its hilly nature.

Cyclists sometimes travel the Natchez Trace

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the entire 400 miles from Natchez to Nashville, Tenn.

In case you plan on traveling, here are biking trails and biking organizations.

-OUNTAIN "IKE 4RAILS 3TATE 0ARKS AND ,AKES MDWFP COM Butts Park, 4.82-mile trail 7 N. McRaven Road (601) 960-0716.

Trace State Park - 25-mile multi-use trails 662-489-2958 Lake Lowndes - 5-mile biking trail 662-328-2110 Elvis Presley Lake - 9-mile trail 662-840-5172 Clarkco State Park 601-7766651 Bonita Lakes 601-485-1920

.ATIONAL &ORESTS FS FED US R MISS Homochitto National Forest 601-384-5876 Clear Springs Trail Tombigbee National Forest 662-285-3264 Noxubee Crest Bike Trail Desoto National Forest 601-928-4422 Bethel ATV Trail 601-928-5291 Others

#YCLING #LUBS AND /RGANIZATIONS Jackson Metro Cyclists: jmc.clubexpress.com Jackson Bike Advocates: jacksonbikeadvocates.org Natchez Bicycle Club: natchezbike.org Hub City Cyclists: pinebeltpacers.org Starkville in Motion: starkvilleinmotion.org Hernando Bicycle Club: hernandobike.com Tri County Mountain Bike Association: tricountymtb.org Gulf Coast Bicycle Club: gulfcoastbicycleclub.com Cycling Resources The Bike Rack, 2282 Lakeland Drive, 601-9362100 Indrian Cycle Fitness and Outdoor, 677 S. Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, 601-956-8383

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&OHDUPRQW 'ULYH 3HDUO This is your one stop shop for all of your archery needs. Professional bow technicians also service all makes and models of bows.

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0HDGRZEURRN 5RDG PDJQROLDUSF FRP Magnoliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private shooting range and facilities are located about eight miles south of Jackson. Annual membership costs $100.

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5LYHUVLGH 'U Mayes Lake at Lefleurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluff boasts top-notch fishing, hiking and campgrounds.

-ISSISSIPPI $EPARTMENT OF 7ILDLIFE &ISHER IES AND 0ARKS

(DVWRYHU 'ULYH Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is an outdoorsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s window into Mississippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nature activities. The department provides information on fishing and boating as well as hunting sites and regulations.

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&DUVOH\ 5RDG SURYLGHQFHKLOOIDUP FRP Providence Hill Farm is a full-service hunter and jumper equestrian facility providing boarding, training and lessons located in Jackson. The property is also available for special events.

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6&5 /DQH 6HPLQDU\ VHPLQDU\FDQRHUHQWDO FRP Seminary Canoe Rental has been rated best canoeing and kayaking (on the Okatoma) first in the state and tenth in the nation. They also have primitive camping for $5 per person per day.

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/DNHODQG 'ULYH )ORZRRG LQ WKH :DOPDUW 6XSHUFHQWHU PEKV RUJ Baptist treats common illnesses and offers basic checkups, testing, vaccinations and other services.

Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. All patients are seen on a walk-in basis. Other area clinics also see walk-in patients; call 1-800-948-6262 for more information.

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( 0HWUR 'ULYH )ORZRRG PEKV RUJ Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.

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MDFNVRQPHGLFDOPDOO RUJ The Healthcare clinic offers an array of affordable healthcare services. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-in patients are welcome.

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'RJZRRG 9LHZ 3DUNZD\ ZZZ GUZKLWHRKL FRP Dr. Joseph White, M.D., is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;integrativeâ&#x20AC;? physician and internist who believe as much in prevention wellness practices as he does in necessary medical procedures. Go see Dr. White in his medical and spa facility and get on the road to wellness.

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+LJKZD\ ( &OLQWRQ *UDQGYLHZ %OYG 0DGLVRQ +LJKZD\ ( 3HDUO VWGRP FRP VHUYLFHV IDPLO\ PHGLFLQH FOLQLFV ZDOPDUW St. Dominicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clinics treat common illnesses and injuries and offer smoking cessation and obesity counseling, lab services, vaccinations and other services. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday.

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'XOLQJ $YH %DEDOXPV FRP Babalu specializes in tacos and tapas as well as their famous margaritas, such as the Baba-rita.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to go after work for some quality drinks and food.

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1RUWKYLHZ 'ULYH Bottoms Up, Jack and Jillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sultry LGBT-oriented surrogate, features a full bar, karaoke and the occasional foam party. 18+

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5LGJHZRRG 5RDG GUDIWIUHDN FRP The Bulldog is an international beer tavern serving more than 130 beers with 50 taps. Try some red beans and rice, a rice bowl, dragon stout chicken or a ribeye. Yes, they have wine, too.

Ages 21+.

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( &RXQW\ /LQH 5RDG EXUJHUVEOXHV FRP At Burgers and Blues, eat a burger to fit anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste and listen to blues or live entertainment on the deck.

Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.

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+LJKZD\ : P\VSDFH FRP PHWURUHORDGHG Specializing in R&B, rap, hip-hop, bounce old school,

Day Trippinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

August 10 - 17, 2011

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â&#x20AC;˘ The Mississippi Petrified Forest (601-879-8189), in Flora, is a place of beauty and fascination that takes visitors back 36 million years. â&#x20AC;˘ Vicksburg is home to one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most comprehensive Civil War museums. Located about an hour northwest of Jackson, the Battlefield Museum (601-638-6500) paints a fascinating picture of the Civil War in the South. â&#x20AC;˘ Geyser Falls Water Theme Park (601-389-3100) is nestled in Choctaw, two hours northeast of Jackson. It boasts nine water slides. â&#x20AC;˘ The Jim Henson Exhibit (662-686-2687) in Leland (two hours northwest) celebrates the life and work of The Muppetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; creator. â&#x20AC;˘ The B.B. King Museum (662-887-9539) in Indianola, two hours north of the capital, educates guests on the rich blues root of Mississippi. â&#x20AC;˘ Clarksdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Delta Blues Museum (662-6276820) lies three hours north of Jackson, documenting Mississippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical contribution to the world. â&#x20AC;˘ Elvis Presleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous home, Graceland (901-3323322), is open for tourism in Memphis, Tenn., and the famous Beale Street is close by. â&#x20AC;˘ Tupelo (three and a half hours northeast) houses the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum (662841-1245). â&#x20AC;˘ The Corinth Contraband Camp (662-2879273) in Corinth (four and a half hours northeast)

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hen I was younger, my parents would take me to the beach every school break. Dragging towelladen plastic bags, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d make the five-hour trip to Pensacola, Fla. The sea and the sand were great, but by about the 10th trip, I was so bored with the beach.

Long, drawn-out trips can be exhausting, especially when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re traveling in a tiny car with your entire family. Recently, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become an avid supporter of the day trip, a shorter, simpler alternative to overnight vacations. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to hassle with overnight accommodations, as the attractions are close by and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all over rather quickly.

I wish Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d known about all the fabulous things there are to do in and around Mississippi. Maybe I could have proposed a change in my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vacation plans. Check out what is within a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive from Jackson.

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The Petrified Forest is a cool day trip.

once harbored slaves who fled plantations seeking freedom and protection during the late Civil War. â&#x20AC;˘Talladega, Ala. lies five hours northeast of Jackson and is the site of the Talladega Superspeedway (877-462-3342), which hosts NASCAR races.

3OUTH â&#x20AC;˘ The historic town of Natchez (800-647-6724) lies about two hours southwest of Jackson, on the mighty Mississippi River. The Longwood Plantation, dating back to before the Civil War, is the largest octagonal house in the United States. It is also a National Historical Landmark. The Natchez City Cemetery was established in 1822, and is a glimpse back in time as is the Forks in the Road Slave Market site. â&#x20AC;˘ Biloxi (800-BILOXI-3) lies on the Gulf Coast, three hours south of Jackson. The Biloxi Shrimping Trip exposes everything there is to know about catching, cooking and eating shrimp, Gulf Coast style, on a 70 minute cruise. Ship Island boasts tranquil stretches of barrier island shore. Day trippers can picnic, explore and relax on some of the finest beaches in Mississippi. â&#x20AC;˘ Ocean Springsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Walter Anderson Museum of Art (228-872-3164) is three hours southeast, and celebrates the life and artwork of Walter Anderson. â&#x20AC;˘ Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone in New Orleans, (800-672-6124) three hours south of Jackson. Bourbon Street in the historic French Quarter is perfect for shopping, music, and revelry. The Audubon Zoo and Aquarium of the Americas are wonderful places to take kids. The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum documents the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;City of the Dead.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ The USS Alabama Battleship (251-433-2703) is docked in Mobile Bay, three and a half hours southeast, a grand testament to Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s might in World War II. â&#x20AC;˘ The beautiful emerald waters of Orange Beach, Ala., are only five hours away.

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1 &RQJUHVV 6W With a New Orleans-themed menu, night time appetizers and a neighborhood bar atmosphere, Congress Street Bar and Grill is a spot for a taste of the Big Easy. Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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/DNHODQG 'ULYH (Since crawfish are out of season, Crawdad Hole is temporarily closed and will reopen Oct. 13, 2011.) Have a cold beer at Crawdad Hole, located beside Smith-Willis Stadium. Listen to live music, or attend their annual Crawdad Hole Music Festival in April.

#ULTURAL %XPRESSIONS

0LOOVDSV $YH If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a different, more chill club experience, Cultural Expressions may be a good fit for you. Open-mic nights and spoken word events plus hip-hop music you probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear at the other clubs all make Cultural Expressions unique.

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5D\PRQG 5RDG If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a great beer bar with a supercasual atmosphere, Deboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is the place for you.

Ages 21+. Monday through Friday can beers are $1.25.

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: &DSLWRO 6W ZZZ P\VSDFH FRP GLFNDQGMDQHVFOXE When you are looking for a place to hang out with friends, dance to the latest grooves with DJ Allen & DJ Ray, or see the best drag shows around, LGBTQ club Dick & Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is the place

to be. Dick & Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showcases some of the best talent in the area every Friday night. .

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5LGJHZRRG 5RDG HOHFWULFFRZER\ FRP Wild and fun, Electric Cowboy can provide an all around good time and even has an electric bull to ride for the extra adventurous.

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: &DSLWRO 6W GUHDP]M[Q FRP Dreamz JXN offers a social atmosphere with a nice-size stage for performances. Come to hear R&B and hip-hop, while enjoying a drink or two.

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'XOLQJ $YH )DWVXPRVXVKL FRP To compliment their tantalizing lunch and dinner sushi menu, Fatsumo has a full bar run by Tu, the bartender extraordinaire. Enjoy after-hours drinks in Fatsumoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining and bar atmosphere.

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1 )DULVK 6W IMRQHVFRUQHU FRP F. Jones Corner is a great lunch hangout and nightspot. There is never a shortage of music at F. Jones Corner, from folk to jazz and blues to rock or hip-hop, whether you come in on your lunch break or a Saturday night.

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( )RUWLILFDWLRQ 6W IHQLDQVSXE FRP Fenians is an Irish pub-style bar with a great neighborhood pub feel for locals and travelers.

Featuring free music almost every night, Fenianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has a fare of traditional Irish foodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a kitchen open until midnight on weekendsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and a variety of beers including Guinness and Harp on tap.

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&RPPHUFH 6W ILUHFOXEMDFNVRQ FRP Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everybody at Fire, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just looking for a good time with friends or live music. Watch jfpmusic.com for schedule.

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( &RXQW\ /LQH 5RDG +LOWRQMDFNVRQ FRP Unwind with some of the best jazz and R&B musicians in Jackson at Fitzgeraldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, located in the Hilton Jackson. Live music Monday through Saturday from 8 to midnight. Ages 21+ after 5 p.m.

&OOTLOOSE "AR AND 'RILL

+LJKZD\ : Footloose offers free karaoke three times a week: Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to midnight, Fridays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Sundays from 7 to 11 p.m. Happy hour is from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

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1 0LOO 6W RU IUHHORQV FRP Open Thursday through Saturday, Freelonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has plenty of room for those who like to dance to R&B and hip-hop and plenty of tables for those who like to drink and socialize.

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6 6WDWH 6W Open 7 Days a Week, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Fuego Mexican Cantina is Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-new Mexican restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;complete with a monster menu.

Nachos, fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, combo platesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even veggie optionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are offered alongside the full drink menu you expect.

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6 &RPPHUFH 6W KDODQGPDOV FRP Hal & Malâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a great place to go any night of the

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week. Regularly voted Best Place for Live Music and Best All-Ages Venue, Hal & Malâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continues to be a perfect downtown venue with its classic spaces in the Red Room and Big Room for music and fundraisers including the annual JFP Chic Ball. (Call for age info on events and shows.)

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: 1RUWKVLGH 'ULYH Hampâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a bar, restaurant and lounge serving all the necessities: chicken, shrimp, steak, fish, burgers and salads. Closed Tuesdays and Sundays, but open till 2 a.m. all other nights. Get there early and stay late. Ages 21+.

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+LJKZD\ : Thursday night is traditionally â&#x20AC;&#x153;college nightâ&#x20AC;? at the Horseshoe, complete with a dance-music DJ and $1 cans of beer. Or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather sing than dance, come in for karaoke all other nights.

Ages 18+.

(UNTINGTON´S 'RILL

( &RXQW\ /LQH 5RDG Located at the Hilton Jackson, Huntingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a casual dining experience with a full bar and 120 wines to choose from. For a romantic evening, try a sunset dinner on the patio.

Depending on the night, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be serenaded by a pianist, a classical guitarist or a jazz duo.

)RISH &ROG

6SULQJULGJH 5RDG 6XLWH ) &OLQWRQ )URJKHDGJULOO FRP Mondays 6:30-10 Open-mic nights, performances throughout the week. The Irish Frog offers traditional Irish pub options, like shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie and American bar food like beefy nachos and chicken tenders, as well as a variety of beer and other drinks.

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exas Never Tasted So Big. Lone Star Steakhouse brings the best of the Lone Star State here to Jackson with an authentic Texas-themed experience, offering truly unique Lonestar Steakhouse and flavorful food and quality service to every guest. Mesquitegrilled steaks, hand-cut fresh daily at each restaurant, meet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Texas-sizedâ&#x20AC;? portions of food at a great value. Lone Star is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;destination restaurant.â&#x20AC;? Upbeat country music, Texas artifacts, and excellent service standards mean good food and big fun.

Lone Star Steakhouse is all about delivering BIG tastesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;truly unique and delicious Texas creations. As they say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walk in Hungry, Walk Out Texanâ&#x20AC;?, and that means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be treated with Texas hospitality, and a great selection of Lone Star signature dishes to pick from. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Lone Star is limited to Texas-sized steaks; their menu offers variety beyond steak, including salmon, ribs, sandwiches, burgers, and more.

What made Lone Star Steakhouse one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite restaurants starts at the grill. Lone Star Steakhouse steaks are seasoned with their own special blend and then mesquite-wood grilled to order. From their Peppercorn Ribeye, encrusted with cracked peppercorns and grilled to perfectionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then topped with a signature brandy cream sauceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to their Bacon-Wrapped Sirloin, Lone Star offers great taste and great value at the same time.

Bring your Texas-sized appetite, because you definitely want to save room for dessert. Not just any dessert, but a dessert that makes a difference. With every purchase of Lone Starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Triple Chocolate Miracle Cake, proceeds go to support local Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miracle Network Hospitals raise funds for 170 childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitals across North America. When a donation is given, it stays in the community, ensuring that every dollar is helping local kids. Since 1983, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miracle Network Hospitals have raised more than $4 billion, most of it $1 at a time. Lone Star Steakhouse is proud to partner with Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miracle Network Hospitals. Good food for a good cause is the best reason to savor dessert!

So whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to fill a Texas-sized appetite, or just savor a juicy steak, saddle up and head over to Lone Star Steakhouse.

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and house, Metro Reloaded is a LGBT club with a website saying they welcome â&#x20AC;&#x153;everyone and anyone who wants to party!â&#x20AC;?

See and add more listings at jackpedia.com.

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[ nightlife ] Jackson where you can enjoy dancing and Latin music until the wee hours of the morning.

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1 0DUW 3OD]D A LGBTQ club where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;always easy to have funâ&#x20AC;? according to their voice mail. Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m.

Tuesday through Sunday.

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, 1RUWK LQ +LJKODQG 9LOODJH 6XLWH MXOHSUHVWDXUDQW FRP The martini list is full of tasty libations, and the wine list is impressive yet affordable. If you partied all night but forgot to eat, Julep serves until 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Ages 21+ after 10:30 p.m.

,A 3ALSA $ANCE #LUB 3TUDIO

0LWFKHOO $YH VDOVDPLVVLVVLSSL FRP Free beginner salsa classes every Saturday at 9 p.m.

Afterward, pay $10 to stay for the salsa party. Music includes salsa, meringue, bachata, cha cha and Brazilian Samba. Drinks are served. Private lessons are available.

,AST #ALL 3PORTS 'RILL

2OG 6TXDUH 5RDG ODVWFDOOVSRUWVJULOO FRP If you want to eat until 2 a.m., Last Call Sports Grill is your spot. The full menu features a variety of burgers and good bar food. Go for the pool tournament on Monday nights. Ages 21+. Happy hour is MondayFriday from 2-7 p.m.

,EFT &IELD 3PORTS 'RILL

/DNHODQG 'ULYH Known for its entertainment, comfortable atmosphere, food and high-end tequilas.

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( &DSLWRO 6W Adjacent to the Mayflower CafĂŠ, downtown nightclub Level 3 offers themed parties and ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nights.

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: &DSLWRO 6W Pool tables, drinks and chilled environment make the locker room a cool spot if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for fun outside of the big club scene.

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6RXWK 6WDWH 6W Mardi Gras is a hip hop/r&b style club that books different events including parties, concerts, and comedy shows. Follow them on Twitter @mardigrasjxn.

Noah Mazeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; All Levels Anusara Yoga

Friday, August 19 - Sunday, August 21, 2011

August 10 - 17, 2011

Friday, August 19, 2011 3:30-6:00pm Strategies for Success: Art of Sequencing For teachers and committed students, this interactive lecture and exercise based session will take your sequencing (of your classes and your practice) to new levels of creativity and efficacy. 6:30-9:00pm Take Your Seat-Forward Bends and Hip Openers Asana means â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;seatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and refers to your physical posture, and also the seat you take in your mind and heart. In this opening session, we will seat ourselves in a high intention, and embody this intention in a sequence of deepening forward bends and hip openers.

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Saturday, August 20, 2011 10-12:30pm Hearts of Courage--Standing Poses and Backbends Standing Poses will prepare our legs, pelvis and spine to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bend over backwards.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Engage your heart and embody your courage and be nourished by these powerful poses.

3:00-5:30pm Inside-Out & Upside-Down-Twists, Forward Bends, Hip Openers and Inversions Yoga invites an expanded and extraordinary experience of this life. We will use these poses to shift and expand ourselves to deeper levels of appreciation and bliss.

Sunday, August 21, 2011 10-1:00pm Grace and Power--Hand Balancings and Backbends Come prepared to work and play hard in progressive sequences of hand balancings and backbends. Expect good strong work in poses, technical details and refinements, and a passionate call to be your best.

Weekend + Art of Sequencing (Early Bird by August 5-save $80) - $175 Weekend + Art of Sequencing (save $60) - $195 Weekend Workshop (Early Bird by August 5- save $50) - $150 Weekend Workshop (save $40) - $160 Single 2 1/2 hour session - $50 Sequencing or Sunday session - $55

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2011 Recipients of the Outstanding Educator Award:

Mary Cook McLeod Elementary

Laâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keshia Opara-Nadi Pecan Park Elementary

Diane Setzer Davis Elementary

Barbara Stevens Callaway High School

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With the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection of wholesome but cheap eateries, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go hungry or empty out your piggybank. Here are 10 favorite restaurants around town where you can find hearty meals for less than $10. â&#x20AC;˘ Basilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Fondren location, 2906 N. State St., 601982-2100) Basilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a great selection of sandwiches and paninis, soups, salads and desserts less than $10. â&#x20AC;˘ Brentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugs, Soda Fountain & Gifts (655 Duling Ave., 601-366-3427) Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the name fool you. Established in 1946, Brentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a piece of Jackson history that serves the best burgers around. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell drugs anymore, but their milkshakes and malts are to die for. The best part?

Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less than $10 in this retro diner. â&#x20AC;˘ Keiferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Belhaven location, 705 Poplar Blvd., 601-355-6825) The Mediterranean favorite is famous for their gyros, hummus and Greek salads, priced less than $10. â&#x20AC;˘ La Guadalupe (6537 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-206-7776) Guadalupe is a taqueria where almost every item on the menu is less than $10. Their tacos are fresh and custom made,

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by Sadaaf Mamoon â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Mama Hamilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern Cooking (751 Highway 51, Madison, 601-856-4407) Mama Hamilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers an impressive buffet of your favorite Southern cooking, with lunch priced below $10. â&#x20AC;˘ Newkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Express CafĂŠ (Jackson location, 4450 Interstate 55 N., 601-709-4990) Newkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a wide selection of gourmet pizzas, salads, soups and sandwiches that all come in at less than $10. â&#x20AC;˘ Pizza Shack (1220 N. State St., 601-352-2001) Not your average pizza joint, Pizza Shack has all the classic favorites, but also offers a number of exotic pizzas. All their small pizzas cost less than $10, as do their salads and sandwiches. â&#x20AC;˘ Sal & Mookieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601-3681919) The casual, family-friendly restaurant has great lunch specials for less than $10. â&#x20AC;˘ Saigon (2640 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-420-4848) Saigon is a great Vietnamese noodle joint with inexpensive and delicious selections. Hotpots, priced less than $10, make a filling lunch. â&#x20AC;˘ Wing Stop (Jackson location, 952 N. State St., 601-969-6400) Wing Stopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delicious wings, chicken strips and fries are a cheap way to fill up with quality food that costs less than $10.

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the wonderful ambiance and friendly attitude of Olgaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, especially when she features live music.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 6XLWH (Kristin Brenemen, art director) The cozy bookstore in Banner Hall is the best place to curl up with a few good books and a good beaux. Free except for buying books.

by Sadaaf Mamoon nature. The zoo, located out West Capitol Street, houses a wide range of fluffy and exotic animals, sure to please your date. $9.

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'XOLQJ $YH (Ronni Mott, managing editor) The party starts every Saturday night at 10 p.m. with a free beginnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Salsa lesson at 9 p.m. Dance to the best Latin music in Mississippi. $10, $5 for students.

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2OSS "ARNETT 2ESERVOIR (Lacey McLaughlin, news editor) The grassy parks around the reservoir are good for any type of outdoor activity and are beautiful at sunset. Have a picnic on the dock, or take a boat out on the water and stargaze.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect place for a first kiss. Free.

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Share a street corn to get to know each other. $$$

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 6XLWH (Kimberly Griffin, sales director) Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner, Charâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steak and soul food are served in the finest of atmospheres. The low light is romantic, and the service is worth the extra cash spent. $$$ Of course, sometimes, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go out at all. Senior editorial intern Briana Robinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite Jackson date spot is her backyard. And editor-in-chief Donna Ladd likes to stay home â&#x20AC;&#x153;with no phones ringing and the computer turned off.â&#x20AC;?

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When I went away to the University of Southern Mississippi, non-residents of Mississippi were always looking at me sideways when I said certain things. For example, I say â&#x20AC;&#x153;yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;allâ&#x20AC;? a lot. In my defense, saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;you allâ&#x20AC;? takes too much time. Maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just lazy, but who cares? I love the word!

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1 6WDWH 6W Located next to the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, the barbershop is considered old school.

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: 0F'RZHOO 5RDG Located just behind the Appleridge Shopping Center, Bobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cut Above is good for a cheap local haircut. Locals say that only Bobby himself knows how to give the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobby Cut.â&#x20AC;?

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( 1RUWKVLGH 'ULYH Open since 1993, Brockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty Salon offers a variety of hair-care brands and specialized services.

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1RUWK 0DUW 3OD]D 6XLWH NOHDQMRND] FRP Damion Portis specializes in traditional kutz, custom designer kutz and styles, bigen kutz, UV coated kutz, razor shaves and more.

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â&#x20AC;˘ A solid color polo is great for dressed down days, and look especially great with a pair of tailored chinos and some brown loafers. Save your more sporty striped polos for the weekend.

Save the logo golf shirts for the golf course.

(OOLV $YH It is a full service beauty and barber salon that offers relaxers, colors and cut for men and women.

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( 1RUWKVLGH 'ULYH Located in the Maywood Mart, it is a full service salon that is open every day except Sunday. Drop by for some girl-power pampering!

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Gloss boasts a fabulous new location and a staff of hairstylists, a few of whom have placed on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best of Jackson- hairstylistâ&#x20AC;? lists.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 Established in 1983, the student salon does hair, makeup and nails. It is open from 8 a.m. to as late as 9 p.m. every day except Sundays.

794 Highway 51 N., Suite A, Ridgeland, 601-605-4511 moleculeshair.com With a skilled, friendly staff and new techniques, Molecules provides a multitude of hair care services.

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0F:LOOLH 'ULYH naturalusalon.webs.com The salon artists specialize in caring for natural black hair. They also provide a wide variety of services such as braids, locs, cornrows, kinky twists and micro braids.

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2OG &DQWRQ 5RDG 5LGJHODQG Established in 2000, the salon that doubles as a boutique offers the services of hair stylists and estheticians who strive to make you look your best.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 6XLWH DOEULWRQV FRP Located in Highland Village, Albritonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carry quality diamonds, colored gems, watches, gold jewelry and pearls. Family owned and operated since 1920, Albritonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s invites you to visit their store to help you select a gift for that special person.

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+LJK 6W ZZZ FDUWHUGLDPRQGV FRP Family-owned and operated since 1849, Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelers has one of the largest selections of fine jewelry in the South. Carters provides you with a large selection of semi-precious jewelry, gifts and watches.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 6XLWH FRRNDQGORYH FRP Cook and Love Shoes has been a fixture in Jackson for 32 years. Customer service and trendy shoes is their business focus, and they work to have hard-tofind sizes and widths on hand for customers.

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( &DSLWRO 6W IDFHERRN FRP SDJHV ODPLDV ERXWLTXH Lamiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has been specializing in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s formal wear for more than 25 years. Lamiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers dresses for women and children.

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&RPPHUFH 6W OLOPFNKMHZHOU\ FRP Lil was awarded third place in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local Jewelry Designerâ&#x20AC;? category of the 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best of Jacksonâ&#x20AC;? listings. She specializes in original and contemporary fine-art jewelry.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 6XLWH The shelves at Turkoyz are filled from top to bottom with one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories. They also have a large assortment of handbags, frames, and other gifts, as well as Gail Miller pottery.

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Spirits of the House

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Thermal Straighteners Styles Relaxers In-Salon Kerastase Rituals Keratin Treatments 2939 Old Canton Rd. Jackson | 601.982.8300 williamwallacesalon.com

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UHGVTXDUHFORWKLQJFR FRP Red Square is dedicated to bringing high quality fashion and service-just for the men. Red Square carries an extensive collection of denim by True Religion, 7 for All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, Rock & Republic, and other new brands and styles arrive weekly.

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)RQGUHQ 3ODFH EURZQVILQHDUW FRP 2SHQ 0RQ )UL DP SP DQG 6DW DP SP A place to buy art (from bronze sculpture to silkscreen prints) and have your own art framed, Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customer service is comprehensive. Voted Best Place to Buy Art in 2007.

6RXWK /DPDU 6W VWRUH PVPXVHXPDUW RUJ Located right inside the Mississippi Museum of Art, the sleek design of the shop reflects much of the contents within it. Many items highlight the works seen throughout the museum, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a wide variety of gifts and books that simply relate to art and creativity in general. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also find ceramics, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys and jewelry by Betsy Liles. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the best places around for holiday shopping.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 WKHURJXH FRP The Rogue is centered around the professional man with sharp and stylish fashions. Shop for suits, shoes, outerwear, and accessories by such designers as Cole Hahn, Henry Cottons, Zanella and Riscatto-Italy.

Shirts can be ordered made-to-measure.

1 6WDWH 6W )/,3 Owner Ron Chane offers fresh, hip design in the form of shoes, skateboards and T-shirts at SwellO-Phonic. Be sure to check out the various series of shirts featuring Jackson, Pearl, Oxford and the upcoming Starkville series.

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They also offer salon services, including their most popular service, threading.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 6XLWH PDLVRQZHLVV FRP This upscale Highland Village store ensures a special shopping experience for women in the metro area.

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1 6WDWH 6W SRVKEWT QHW This boutique meets all your needs for clothes that are stylish, fun and posh.

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0LWFKHOO $YH The clothing is just as unique. This place is packed with style. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just shoes. There are also accessories, purses, and clothing to keep you stylish whether you are lounging or out with the girls. Shoe Bar is now part of the Mitchell Avenue shoppoing strip.

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1 6WDWH 6W Treehouse boutique is fashionable and chic. Situated in a cute little house in Fondren, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a local favorite for years.

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1 6WDWH 6W 6XLWH With a name like Wilai, which means â&#x20AC;&#x153;womanâ&#x20AC;? in Taiwanese, how could this store not have some of the sleekest, sassiest womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing and accessories in the metro? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find clothing thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple but striking, with brands such as French Connection and To The Max, as well as Paper Denim jeans.

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1 6WDWH 6W %ULGJHWWHVPJ FRP If you can sew, paint, embroider, engrave or think your initials onto it, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good possibility that Bridgetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carries it. A wide selection of polka dots, paisley and bright, cheery colors, give these gift items a ton of style and spunk.

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&OLQWRQ 3DUNZD\ &OLQWRQ ZZZ IDFHERRN FRP SDJHV 7KH &XSERDUG *LIWV ,QWHULRUV The Cupboard has a selection of gifts for birthday, baby, brides or grads.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 6XLWH HDUO\VHWWOHUJLIWV FRP The Early Settlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inventory is made up of the most exquisite gifts and home accessories.

Located in Highland Village, you will most certainly find something to compliment your gift recipientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste.

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2OG &DQWRQ 5G WKHHYHU\GD\JDUGHQHU FRP The Everyday Gardener is a gift shop offering specialty gift items for your home as well as your garden. It also offers finely crafted artisan pieces to accent your home or garden.

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( &RXQW\ /LQH 5RDG 6XLWH +LJKODQG &RORQ\ 3DUNZD\ 6XLWH 5LGJHODQG WKHHYHU\GD\JRXUPHW FRP In addition to boasting one of the largest bridal registries in the South, Everyday Gourmet has plenty of options for an anniversary or housewarming, offering cutlery, cookware, cookbooks, glassware and more.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 6XLWH Located in Highland Village, Inside-Out offers one-of-a-kind luxuries for the home and garden.

Expect to find fine soaps and candles including the fabulous Votivo ones, original McCarty Pottery from Merigold, Mississippi, handmade jewelry from a variety of artists, paintings by Louise Waters from Pensacola, Florida as well as a variety of distinctive gifts for any occasion.

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0DLQ 6W 6XLWH ) 0DGLVRQ VKRSYLOODJHERXWLTXH FRP Shop Village Boutique for unique dresses, trendy tops, fabulous shoes, designer denim, handbags, totes, accessories and more. Whether you are going out for dinner or looking for the perfect party dress, the styles at Village Boutique are simple, sleek and perfect for all occasions.

0DUNHW 6W )ORZRRG The W has the same sense of style as Az Well with an expanded store and the latest fashions.

2OG &DQWRQ 5RDG Located in Fondren Village, The Paper Place has any kind of stationary and invitation.

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0DLQ 6W 0DGLVRQ Tables filled with picture frames, candles, dishes, lamps and so much more, are arranged in a way that makes Persnickety feel so natural and inviting.

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WKHIDURXWOHW FRP This store has all of the memorabilia for those who still miss the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s, such as purses, T-shirts and posters.

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%ORRP 6W M D F N V R Q P V J R Y Y L V L W R U V P X V H X P V VPLWKUREHUWVRQ The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center houses a collection of African American art and artifacts, including quilts, memorabilia, and papers

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1 6WDWH 6W Visit Tangle, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave with a stylish hairdo (reserve well in advance) and most likely a few funky purchases from the gift store in front.

4REEHOUSE "OUTIQUE 3000 N. State St., Fondren, 601-982-3433 Treehouse Boutique is fashionable and chic. Situated in a cute little house in Fondren.

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1 6WDWH 6W 6XLWH PRVDLFOOFLQWHULRUV FRP At Mosaic, you can find an eclectic mix of furniture, art, and home decor.

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&RORQLDO 0DUW 6KRSSLQJ &HQWHU 3DUNZD\ 'ULYH Sometimes less is more. This store is a treasure trove for the trendy person on a budget. With bargain handbags, accessories and clothing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to rack up on items for many occasions.

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5LGJHZRRG 5G 5LGJHODQG ZZZ UHSHDWVWUHHW QHW Repeat Street has 9,000 square feet of apparel, furniture, and home decor. Styles range from antiques, mid-century, and vintage to contemporary items.

More than 3,000 items are added to the sales floor every week. A friendly sales staff and funky finds make Repeat Street a fabulous place to visit.

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3UHVWR /DQH VDOYDWLRQDUP\MDFNVRQ RUJ The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church with its own distinctive governance and practice. It is Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest thrift store with a complete line of good used products. Proceeds go to charity through the Salvation Army ministry.

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'XOLQJ $YH 6XLWH % Silly Billyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s features new and consigned clothing for men, women and children. The store owners are Randy McDonald, Rodale Hall and Vacita Jones.

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0LOOVDSV $YH JRRGVDPDULWDQFHQWHU RUJ N.U.T.S. (Neat Used Things For Sale) is a different kind of resale store that carries a variety of donated items including, household goods, furniture, collectibles and clothing. Sales at N.U.T.S. benefit The Good Samaritan Center, a non-profit social service agency serving the Jackson community. Watch for warehouse sales for furniture deals.

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0RQURH 6W RU ROGKRXVHGHSRW FRP Old House sells antique lumber, windows, doors, shutters, iron work, stained glass, lighting, gates, columns, benches, church pews, planks, beaded board, beams, brick and heart pine flooring.

August 10 - 17, 2011

0LWFKHOO $YH An amazing, affordable vintage-clothing store in the heart of Fondren where people support creative shopping. The selection is remarkable, with clothes and shoes in a wide variety of sizes.

.ULVWLQ +LOO &RXUW 0DGLVRQ EHDUFUHHNKHUEDOV FRP Bear Creek Herbals is a thriving business. Bear Creek Herbals asks that you feel free to contact them for any special requests for herbs or blends from their website. They are always looking for new product ideas.

*DWHZD\ 'ULYH 6XLWH ) %UDQGRQ Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and home-decor consignment shop; 50/50 split on your items.

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:LOORZ &UHHN /DQH %\UDP Byramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmer Market is off Siwell Road and is open to the public. Go pick up fresh vegetables and fruits today.

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The Herb Shop offers Wiccan herbs, natural herbs, Chinese herb, cooking herbs and Gaia herbs.

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+LJK 6W Come enjoy a bounty of Mississippi-grown produce near the fairgrounds. Local artists, chefs, musicians and entertainers make the market a great stop for guests of all ages. The Belhaven Market is now part of this market, meaning even more great stuff.

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2AINBOW .ATURAL 'ROCERY #OOPERATIVE

2OG &DQWRQ 5RDG UDLQERZFRRS RUJ Fifty local families participating in two distinct buying clubs established Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative in 1980. Rainbowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to provide the purest, highest quality food at the lowest possible price. It provides a great selection of local and organic products.

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WKHVHVDPHVHHG FRP The Sesame Seed offers high-quality products for a discounted price of 20 percent, or buy one get one half price. They supply well-known packaged grocery and cosmetic brands.

(%!,4( #!-0!)'.3 (EALTH (ELP FOR +IDS VWMXGH RUJ MRGHHPHVVLQD Join Grammy award-winning singer Jo Dee Messina Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Township at Colony Park in her 5K race to benefit St. Judeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children Research Hospital.

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OHWVJRZDONLQJPV FRP Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get that good feeling that comes from being active, and you will be setting a good example for others. With the simple act of walking, you give a little time and get back so much more.

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PDUDWKRQPDNHRYHU FRP Marathon Makeover is a 40-week marathon training wellness program.

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ZZZ PDUFKRIGLPHV FRP As leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health, March of Dimes dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

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7UHH 6W PVEORRG FRP Founded in 1979, MBS is a non-profit blood service with a mission of providing voluntarily donated blood to medical facilities. MBS provides education and training services to hospitals and is a leader in the incorporation of technology within the blood services community.

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PVEOXHVPDUDWKRQ FRP This marathon donates money to the Blues Commission and is held annually. Everyone is welcome to participate.

0(2-!S (EALTHY *ACKSON A community-wide effort that encourages - and challenges - the residents of Hinds County to commit to making healthier choices for themselves, their families, and the entire Jackson-area community.

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JRUDW FRP The RAT Pack is made up of teenagers who travel

across the state. They perform and teach children about the harms of tobacco in various elementary and middle schools.

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ZZZ DGKLDPER FRP SDJH KWPO Adhiambo specializes in African art and artifacts, figurines, African prints, oil paintings, jewelry, fabrics, baskets, puzzles, games, books and posters.

They also carry hundreds of books for all ages, multicultural books and hard to find black history books. Shop closed, but you can still mail-order. See website for more information.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 -DFNVRQ ZZZ ERRNVDPLOOLRQ FRP This large chain provides readers with a diverse group of books at discount prices. The store also contains a coffee shop for customers.

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1RUWK 6W The small space houses 80,000 editions ranging in price from $1 used books to thousands of dollars for collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items.

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1 )DULVK 6W ZZZ PDUVKDOOVPXVLFDQGERRNV FRP Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest black-owned bookstore provides Christian literature and music manuscripts.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 ZZZ OHPXULDERRNV FRP Lemuria is a local bookstore that has been around since 1975 and at its current location in Banner Hall since 1988. Lemuria offers numerous rare first editions and autographed books for sale and hosts literary events such as author-readings.

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0LOOVDSV $YH JRRGVDPDULWDQFHQWHU RUJ N.U.T.S. (Neat Used Things For Sale) has a wonderful and electic selection of used books that are very, very cheap. Paperbooks and hardbooks fill the shelvesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from fiction to romance to how-to.

0ENTIMENTO "OOKS -HIIHUVRQ 6W &OLQWRQ The inventory of this store includes high-quality used books, greeting cards, collectibles and gift certificates.

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1 :HVW 6W ZHOW\FRPPRQV FRP "SDJHBLG A must stop for all book lovers. It offers a diverse selection of books, focusing on Southern history and literature, with a special emphasis on Mississippi authors and Mississippi-related books.

Jesse Gallagher Griff Howard Lori Carpenter Scroggins Ginger Rankin Brock Freeman NOW A PAUL MITCHELL SIGNATURE SALON.

775 Lake Harbour Drive #H in Ridgeland 601.856.4330 | fax: 601.856.4505

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&DQWRQ 0DUW 5RDG WKHERRNUDFN FRP The Book Rack is a used-book store. You can find all sorts of genres both new and old. You can buy, trade, or sell your books for credit in the store. The employees there are very friendly and helpful.

4HE 0RESBYTERIAN "OOKSTORE

1 6WDWH 6W ISFMDFNVRQ RUJ Located inside First Presbyterian Church, the bookstore provides 700 different titles that promote spiritual growth.

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1 8QLRQ 6W &DQWRQ XQLRQVWUHHWERRNV FRP Located on the square in Canton, Mississippi, Union Street Books stocks used and new books at reasonable prices. Most used books are hardcover.

Most new releases are discounted 20 percent.

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0RQURH 6W This is the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one-stop-shop for specialized fine art supplies in Jackson. Visit the custom framing shop for framing, mounting and shrink-wrapping your work.

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 GHYLOOHFDPHUDDQGYLGHR FRP Deville Camera can develop your film, print from your digital camera and enlarge your pictures. They also have photography supplies, cameras, video cameras and all the accessories.

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GLJ XV FRP With state-of-the-art equipment and expert staff, you can get customized, artist-quality results. Digital Imaging does graphic design, commercial signage, vehicle wraps, photo restoration, scanning and much more.

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ZZZ YLOODJHEHDGV FRP Village Beads in Ridgeland has a wide selection of the best quality beads available: gemstones, pearls, semi-precious stones, crystal, glass, bone, wood, lots of local artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work, collectibles, ethnic and tribal.

Village Beads also carries a selection of helpful books and tools. Learn to make your own or buy finished pieces. Good for bridesmaid parties, too.

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+ISMAR #OMPUTER 2EPAIR

2OG &DQWRQ 5RDG 5LGJHODQG NLVPDU FRP Kismar provides cost-efficient, expert and fast computer repairs. English and Spanish speaking technicians offer services including data recovery, password access and system and software solutions.

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/DNHODQG /DQH TXLFNFRPSXWHUIL[ FRP This computer repair business is run individually by Kyle Wood and deals in computer repair and services for Windows, Mac and Linux systems. Kyle sets and discusses prices per job before beginning repairs and will do pick ups and drop offs.

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1 %LHUGHPDQ 5RDG 3HDUO DQLPDOKRXVHWDWWRR FRP Animal House does traditional tattooing as well as black and grey tattoos, custom designs, portraits, cover-ups, full body modification and piercings.

Artist names are as colorful as the ink, with Lori, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pig,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;B.B.â&#x20AC;? making up the tatting-trio.

"LACK $IAMOND 4ATTOOS

,QWHUVWDWH 1 KXJKMDVRQWKRPDV EORJVSRW FRP Jason Thomas, former owner of popular downtown tattoo parlor The Ink Spot, has returned to Jackson after a brief stint in Little Rock, Ark.

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+LJKZD\ 6XLWH $ ZZZ \RXWXEH FRP ZDWFK"Y ;G.O; J With daffiness and dexterity abounding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr Inkâ&#x20AC;? and the crew specialize in tattoos of all kinds.

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+LJKZD\ : The guys at Dark Dimensionz do it right, listing their hours as â&#x20AC;&#x153;11 a.m.-until done!â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the name fool youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dark Dimensionz does some very colorful tattooing.

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,QWHUVWDWH 6 ZZZ WDWWRR X FRP Rusty does the piercings, but no fear of contamination here. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tat you up, too, unless they deem you less than sober.

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P\VSDFH FRP IUDQNLHERQ]H Custom tattoos and quality piercings for an affordable price. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not actually sadistsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they want you to feel good about your new tattoo or piercing.

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)DLUPRQW 3OD]D 3HDUO Josh and Jacob at The Linear Edge describe the tattooing environment as â&#x20AC;&#x153;laid-back but professional.â&#x20AC;?

Pre-inking requirements? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be sober, be 18 years-old, and have your I.D.â&#x20AC;?

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,QWHUVWDWH 1 ZZZ SQWHUVWDWHULVWLQHLQNWDWWRR FRP Specializing in black and gray tattoos, but also work with realism and portraits

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2OG &DQWRQ 5RDG 6XLWH % DQG FRPSXWHUFRRS FRP More than 200 individual and business members receive discounts on computers, parts and services, plus a newsletter and priority support. Say hey to the Ăźber-cool Luke and Charlotte while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there; they have been building community in Jackson for a long time. Also watch for progressive film screenings hosted by the Lundemos in Rainbow Plaza.

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/DNHODQG 'ULYH )ORZRRG FRPSXWHUVHUYLFHPV FRP Computer Service Center Corp. provides laptop and desktop repair, sales, virus/spyware removal and other computer related services including support for Unix (Mac) and Linux systems.

+DPSVWHDG %OYG &OLQWRQ ULWXDOFXVWRPWDWWRR FRP Ritual is an upscale tattoo and piercing studio boasting a variety of tattooing talent. Points of pride include custom tattoo designs and clean, sterile environment.

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,QWHUVWDWH 6 ZZZ VTXHQFKVWDWWRRV FRP Squenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;takes pride in your hide.â&#x20AC;? Open since 1985, it claims to be first tattoo and body piercing studio in Jackson.

4WIZTID )MAGES

+LJKZD\ 5LFKODQG No need to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;twiztidâ&#x20AC;? to get inked here. Twizted Images welcomes appointments as well as walkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for the straight-crazy and the straight-laced.

Best of Jackson 2011 Winners

Enrollment Is Open Now!

Best Locally Owned Business, Best Boutique: Material Girls 182 Promenade Blvd., Flowood, 601-992-4533 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 7005, Ridgeland, 601-605-1605 Best Locally Owned Business Second: Mangia Bene (3317 N. State St., 601-9824443) Third: LaCru Salon (5352 Highway 25, Suite 100, Flowood, 601-992-7980) Good Showing: Sneaky Beans (2914 N. State St., 601-487-6349); Custom Cuts & Styles (2445 Terry Road, 601-321-9292); Fondren Guitars by Patrick Harkins (607 Fondren Place, 601-362-0313) Best Boutique Second: Treehouse Boutique (3008 N. State St., 601-982-3433) Third: Pink Bombshell (270 Dogwood Blvd., Flowood, 601-919-1366; 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5007, Ridgeland, 601-853-0775) Good Showing: Libby Story and Company (120 W. Jackson St., Suite A, Ridgeland, 601-717-3300); Migiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Style (5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 100, Flowood, 601-919-8203; 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 9005, Ridgeland, 601-8981126) Best Flower Shop: Greenbrook Flowers 705 N. State St., 601-519-4735 Second: A Daisy A Day Flowers & Gifts (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 194, 601-982-4438) Third: Mostly Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (353 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601-956-1474) Good Showing: Green Floral (210 E. Capitol St., 601- 969-4050; 210 Town Square, Brandon, 601825-8374), Green Oak (5009 Old Canton Road, 601-956-5017), Whitley Flowers (740 Lakeland Drive, 601- 362-8844) Best Tailor: Al Guevara of Custom Tailoring by Al 111 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 280, Madison, 601-607-3443 258 Dogwood Boulevard, Flowood, 601-9921373 Second: The Rogue (4450 Interstate 55 N., 601362-6383) Third: Finishing Touch Alterations (4551 Office Park Drive, 601-362-5288) Good showing: Michael Armstrong (Tom James Co., 1775 Leila Drive #D, 601-713-2034) Best Bookstore: Lemuria Books Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202, 601-366-7619 Second: Choctaw Books (926 North St., 601-3527281) Third: Heroes & Dreams (5352 Highway 25, Suite 1650, Flowood, 601-992-3100) Good Showing: Afrika Book CafĂŠ (404 E. Mitchell Ave., 769-251-1031); Pentimento Books (302 Jefferson St., Clinton, 601-925-4662) Best Bridal/Gift Registry: The Everyday Gourmet 1625 E. County Line Road, 601-977-9258 1107 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 111, Ridgeland, 601-898-9292 Second: Batte Furniture & Interiors (1010 E. Northside Drive, 601-366-0335) Third: Belk (1200 E. County Line Road, Suite 300, Ridgeland, 601-977-0101; 150 Dogwood Blvd., Flowood, 601-919-5000) Good Showing: Persnickety (2078 Main St., Madison, 601-853-9595); Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridal (1039 E. County Line Road, 601-957-0505); Bridal Path (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 104, 601-982-8267) More winners at bestofjaclson.com.

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Part-time and hourly to start, but the right person can expand this position.

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VOTED BEST SPORTS BAR AND BEST JUKEBOX!

Thursday, August 11

Ladies Night

Thursday - August 11

Ladies drink free until midnight well drinks only Guys drink 2-4-1 well drinks and domestic beer until 10:00

Ladies Night: Ladies Drink Free 9-11 & Karaoke

Friday, August 12 & Saturday, August 13

-Soul Haven will be performing Live-

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Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 11,12 & 13

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Sunday - August 14 OPEN MIC JAM 7-11

Monday - August 15

Saturday, August 27, 2011 All Ages Experience the MMA inside the Electric Cowboy!

For more information call 601-992-1198

BAR OPEN

Tuesday - August 16 2 for 1 Domestics Free Pool from 7-10

brought to you by Psychout Promotions and the Electric Cowboy

6107 Ridgewood Rd Jackson, Ms www.electriccowboy18.com

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Virgil Brawley (blues lunch)

Doug Franks Open Mic Jam (7:00 Kitchen Open)

Thursday, August 11th

David Piggot

(blues lunch) Friday, August 12th

House Cats (blues lunch)

Amazinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lazy Boi Band Saturday, August 13th

Smokestack Lightinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; All night time Shows 10PM NO COVER UNTIL Midnight $10 Cover after midnight

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MON - FRI, 11AM - 2PM OPEN LATE - SECURITY PROVIDED

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by Latasha Willis events@jacksonfreepress.com Fax: 601-510-9019 Daily updates at jfpevents.com

MITCHELL DAVIS

The Jackson 2000 luncheon is at 11:45 a.m. at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center (528 Bloom St.). $12; email bevelyn_branch@att.net to RSVP. … USM graduate student Christian Pinnen speaks during “History Is Lunch” at noon at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Bring lunch; call 601-576-6998. … See the musical “Assassins” at 7:30 p.m. at Warehouse Theatre (1000 Monroe St.); runs through Aug. 14. Limited seating. $20, $15 seniors and students with ID; call 601-982-2217. … The movie adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s best seller “The Help” opens in area theaters today. … Philip’s on the Rez has karaoke with DJ Mike. … Barry Leach is at Hal & Mal’s.

FRIDAY 8/12

Anne Dennis’ “Despair to Destiny” exhibit at Jackson Municipal Art Gallery (839 N. State St.) hangs through Aug. 25. Free; call 601-960-1582. … Dreamz JXN hosts Can’t Feel My Face Friday. … Martini Friday at Martini Room is at 9 p.m. … The Chris Derrick Group performs at 9 p.m. at Fenian’s. … Fearless Four is at Underground 119.

SATURDAY 8/13

The Murrah High School Band gives a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Applebee’s (900 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland) and performs at Newell Field (Riverside Drive) at 6:30 p.m. $5 per event; call 601-937-1135. … Noo Noo and Lil’ Al perform at the First Day Program at 3 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). Free; call 601-960-1084. … Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights kicks off at 5:30 p.m., at Carlisle St. and Kenwood Place. $6, $1 children 12 and under; call 601-352-8850; visit greaterbelhaven.com for a map and the music lineup. … Vinyl Night is from 6-9 p.m. at North Midtown Arts Center. Free; call 601-376-9404. … Dancing with the Mississippi Stars is at 6:30 p.m. at the Country Club of Jackson (345 Saint Andrews Drive). $75; call 601-355-0617, ext. 315. … See the play “Mimic” at 7 p.m. at Alamo Theatre. $20 in advance, $25 at the door; call 601-594-2937, 601-201-3260 or 662-588-6751. … Sandra Howard and Company’s ‘70s party is at 8 p.m. at Wind River Office Park (405 Briarwood Drive, suite 220). $10; call 601-906-2713. … The Silly Saturdays comedy show is at 9 p.m. at Bamboo Stix Sports Bar. For ages 21 and up. $10. … Kolectiv Rhythm, Victoria Cross and Kerry Thomas perform during Saturday Night Live at 9:45 p.m. at The Executive (333 N. Mart Plaza). $10.

SUNDAY 8/14

The play “The Dixie Swim Club” ends its run at Actor’s Playhouse (121 Paul Truitt Lane, Pearl) with a 2 p.m. show. $15, $10 seniors and students; call 601664-0930. … The weekly Yu-Gi-Oh tournament is at Kolectiv Rhythm performs at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 13 at The Executive.

The New Harmonies traveling exhibit at Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road, Pearl) is up through Sept. 1. Free; call 601-932-2562. … The Storytellers Ball is at 6:30 p.m. at the Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). $50; call 601-960-1557. … The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus starts at 7 p.m. at the Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.); runs through Aug. 14. $11, $26 premium, $35-$45 VIP; call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. … Point Blank Lite plays at AJ’s on the Lake (361 Township Ave., Ridgeland). … Mark Whittington is at Time Out. … Jason Turner is at Bonny Blair’s Irish Pub (1149 Old Fannin Road, Suite 16, Brandon).

MONDAY 8/15

Wear your favorite SWAC football team’s colors to the J-A-M 20th-year Celebration at 5 p.m. at Jackson Medical Mall, Center Court (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). Free; call 601-260-6279 or 601-954-4662. … The Central Mississippi Blues Society Jam is at 7 p.m. at Hal & Mal’s. $5. … Fenian’s, Irish Frog and Burgers and Blues have karaoke. … Martin’s hosts an open-mic free jam.

TUESDAY 8/16

Unburied Treasures is at 5:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art, Trustmark Grand Hall (380 S. Lamar St.). Free; call 601-960-1515. … Fire has open-mic comedy night. … Pub Quiz at Hal & Mal’s. … Fenian’s has open-mic night.

WEDNESDAY 8/17

John Sumrall talks about Mississippi rock ‘n’ roll during “History Is Lunch” at noon at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Bring lunch; call 601-576-6998. … See the film “RiffTrax Live: Jack the Giant Killer” at 7 p.m. at Tinseltown (411 Riverwind Drive, Pearl). $11.50, $10.50 seniors and students, $9.50 children; call 601-936-5856.

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Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in Belhaven.

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THURSDAY 8/11

2 p.m. at Java Ink (420 Roberts St., Pearl). Admision varies each week; call 601-397-6292. … Art House Cinema Downtown at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.) includes the films “The Magic Flute” at 2 p.m. ($16) and “Midnight in Paris” at 5 p.m. ($7). Visit msfilm .org. … The End of Summer Car and Bike Show kicks off at 4 p.m. at Bouldin Park (720 Nissan Drive, Gluckstadt). $5, free school supplies; call 601-896-7997. … The Nameless Poets Open-mic for poets and musicians at Suite 106 is from 7-10 p.m. $5, $3 to perform; call 601-720-4640.

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Jackson 2000 Luncheon Aug. 10, 11:45 a.m., at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center (528 Bloom St.). Museum director Pam Junior discusses the “Freedom’s Sisters” exhibit. Lunch and museum tour included; please RSVP. $12; email bevelyn_branch@att.net.

Storytellers Ball Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., at Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). The theme is “Flashback to the ‘80s.” Activities include live music by the Gary B. Sure! Band, choreographed performances to 80’s music, food, a cash bar, an Electric Avenue silent auction and a $5,000 Dynasty Drawdown. Proceeds benefit the Greater Jackson Arts Council. $50; call 601-960-1557.

Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m., at Carlisle St. and Kenwood Place. The annual street festival includes live music on five stages, a children’s beach party, food and artisan booths. $6, $1 children 12 and under; call 601-352-8850.

Countdown 2011 … Get Your Kicks on Route 66 Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., at Country Club of Jackson (345 Saint Andrews Drive). The fundraiser includes silent and live auctions, dinner, cocktails and a drawing for a two-year lease of an energy-efficient vehicle from Bob Boyte Honda. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Mississippi. Only 200 tickets sold. $150, $200 couple; call 601-856-7748.

Mississippi Happening. Guaqueta Productions hosts the monthly broadcast, which features a special musical guest. Download free podcasts at mississippihappening.com.

COMMUNITY

August 10 - 16, 2011

Blood Pressure Checks for Seniors. The city of Jackson and St. Dominic Health Services provides blood pressure checks and immunization awareness information to qualifying individuals ages 55 or older living within the Jackson city limits. Free; call 601-960-0335.

• Aug. 10, 11 a.m., at T.L. Love Senior Center (2912 Holmes Ave.).

• Aug. 11, 11 a.m., at Tougaloo Multi-Purpose Senior Citizens Center (318 Vine St.).

• Aug. 16, 11 a.m., at Madonna Manor Retirement Center (550 Houston Ave.).

• Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m., at Golden Key Multi-purpose Senior Center (3450 Albermarle Road).

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Events at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.).

• J-A-M 20th-year Celebration Aug. 15, 5 p.m., at Center Court. Jackson State University, Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University alumni host a reception to kick off the 2011 SWAC football season and to raise funds for scholarships. Wear your favorite school colors and bring pompoms. Free; call 601-260-6279 or 601-954-4662.

• Adult Fall Softball League Registration through Sept. 9. The Department of Parks and Recreation is conducting registration for the upcoming season. The league consists of co-ed teams with a limit of 20 players per team. The deadline is Sept. 9. $250 per team; call 601-960-0471.

“History Is Lunch” Aug. 10, noon, at William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Christian Pinnen, a graduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi, presents “Slavery and Empire: The Development of the Natchez District, 1720–1820.” Bring lunch; coffee and water provided. Free; call 601-576-6998.

Mississippi Blues Trail Marker Ceremony Aug. 10, 4 p.m., at King Edward Hotel (235 W. Capitol St.). The Mississippi Blues Commission unveils the marker in recognition of the hotel’s role in blues heritage. Visit msbluestrail.org.

Home Improvement Fraud Workshop Aug. 10, 6 p.m., at Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.), in the atrium. Learn how to prepare for a project and how to avoid contractor scams. Registration not required but preferred. Free; call 855-2-NO-FRAUD. Computer Class for Adults Aug. 11, 10 a.m., at Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road, Pearl). Learn how to use Internet search engines.

Free; call 601-932-3535.

Precinct 2 COPS Meeting Aug. 11, 6 p.m., at Jackson Police Department, Precinct 2 (711 W. Capitol St.). These monthly forums are designed to help resolve community issues or problems, from crime to potholes. Call 601-960-0002.

Latin American Business Association Committee Meeting Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., at Babalu Tacos and Tapas (622 Duling Ave.). Committees include community service, events, marketing and membership.

Email infolabams@gmail.com.

Pancake Breakfast Aug. 13, 7:30 a.m., at Applebee’s (900 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland). The event is a fundraiser for the Murrah High School Band. $5; call 601-937-1135.

Homebuyers Workshop Aug. 13, 9 a.m., at Medgar Evers Library (4215 Medgar Evers Blvd.). Mississippi Home of Your Own is the sponsor. HOYO empowers people with disabilities to become homeowners through grants and support systems. Residents with and without disabilities in Hinds and surrounding counties are invited to attend. Free; call 601-432-6876 or 866-883-4474.

NAACP Education Summit Aug. 13, 10 a.m., at Walmart Supercenter (2711 Greenway Drive). The “Reading Is the Key” event includes school supply giveaways, free food, space jumps, seminars and entertainment. Free; call 601-353-6906.

First Day Program Aug. 13, 3 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). The back-to-school event for JPS students and parents includes games, prizes and health screenings. Noo Noo, Lil’ Al and Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Ed Said perform. Free; call 601-960-1084.

The ’70s Party: Back Down Memory Lane Aug. 13, 8 p.m., at Wind River Office Park (405 Briarwood Drive), in suite 220. Sandra Howard and Company is the host. Enjoy music, food, karaoke, pantomime and spoken word. Costumes encouraged. $10; call 601-906-2713.

Family and Friends Homecoming Weekend Aug. 14, 10 a.m., at True Light Missionary Baptist Church (224 E. Bell St.). The outdoor event includes food, music and dance performances. Call 601-954-4662.

End of Summer Car and Bike Show Aug. 14, 4 p.m., at Bouldin Park (720 Nissan Drive, Gluckstadt). Gates open at noon. Enjoy vehicle displays, and get free school supplies while they last. Proceeds benefit the No Phone Zone Campaign. $5; call 601-896-7997.

SoFo New Season Kick-off Aug. 15, 6 p.m., at Brent’s Diner and Soda Fountain (655 Duling Ave.). SoFo is Fondren’s ladies-only group whose membership is open to women who live or work in the district. Call 601-982-0548.

Exchange Student Program Call for Host Families. SHARE! is looking for volunteers to host international high school exchange students for the 2011-2012 fall semester or school year. The exchange students arrive in late August. Sign up by Aug. 15. Call 800-941-3738.

Call for Grant Applications through Aug. 31, at Women’s Fund of Mississippi (Plaza Building, 120 N. Congress St., Suite 903). The Women’s Fund

BE THE CHANGE Miracle Treat Day Aug. 11, all day, at Dairy Queen (724 Raymond Road). $1 or more from every Blizzard sold is donated to Children’s Miracle Network. Visit miracletreatday.com.

Parent/Guardian Education Advocacy Trainings Aug. 13, 11 a.m., at Lumpkin’s BBQ (182 Raymond Road). Sessions are held on second Saturdays, and the topic varies. Lunch provided. Please RSVP. Free; call 877-892-2577.

Operation Sunscreen through Aug. 24. Purchase sun-care protection package to send to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each package contains sunscreen, lip protector, a thank-you note and gum or candy. $25 donation; call 601-201-1979.

Dancing with the Mississippi Stars Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Country Club of Jackson (345 Saint Andrews Drive). The event features local celebrities and dance instructors. Dinner, a silent auction and live music included. Proceeds benefit Community Place, a non-profit skilled nursing home. $75; call 601-355-0617, ext. 315. will make grants to programs that aim to create economic security for women in Mississippi. Eligible applicants must be non-profits with 501(c)(3) status. Interested applicants should call the office to brainstorm the project concept before formally submitting a concept brief. Call 601-326-0701.

Project ReDirectory Recycling Program through Aug. 31. The telephone book recycling bins are located throughout the metro Jackson area. You can schedule a pickup from your business if you have 50 books or more. Books may also be dropped off at Recycling Services (3010 N. Mill St.). Call 601366-4842.

Hours are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission, $5-$10 vendor fee; call 601-372-7157.

Byram Farmers Market (20 Willow Creek Lane, Byram), through Oct. 29. Market is open 8 a.m.6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 601-373-4545.

Mississippi Farmers Market (929 High St.), through Dec. 17. Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Call 601-354-6573.

Old Farmers Market (352 E. Woodrow Wilson Ave.), through Nov. 12. Hours are 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Call 601-354-0529 or 601-353-1633.

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments, at Java Ink (420 Roberts St., Pearl). Compete and trade cards with other fans at 2 p.m. Sundays. Admission varies each week; call 601-397-6292.

Jackson Roadmap to Health Equity Project’s Farmers Market (2548 Livingston Road) through Dec. 17. Hours are 9-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Call 601-987-6783.

WELLNESS

Old Fannin Road Farmers Market (1307 Old Fannin Road, Brandon), through Dec. 24. Hours are 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m.

Sunday. Call 601-919-1690.

The Silent Killer Aug. 10, 11:45 a.m., at Baptist Health Systems, Madison Campus (401 Baptist Drive, Madison), in the Community Room. Cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Stewart Horsley talks about risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Free, $5 optional lunch; call 601-948-6262.

“HIV Prevention and Cultural Competency for the Transgender Population” Aug. 11, 10 a.m., at A Brave New Day (Fondren Corner, 2906 N. State St., Suite 204). Participants learn how to work with the transgender community in HIV prevention and care services. Robin T. Higashi of the National Community Health Partners is the trainer. Registration required. Free; call 601-713-3999.

It’s All About Living Cancer Seminar Aug. 16, 11 a.m., at Baptist Medical Center (1225 N. State St.), at Hederman Cancer Center. The seminar is for cancer patients and their families. Teresa Davis, of Jackson Oncology Associates speaks on clinical trials. Free, $5 optional lunch; call 601-948-6262 or 800-948-6262.

First Friday Free ADHD Screenings through Dec. 2, at the office of Suzanne Russell, LPC (665 Highway 51 N., Ridgeland). Licensed professional counselor Suzanne Russell offers free 30-minute ADHD screenings for children on first Fridays.

Appointment required; call 601-707-7355.

Zumba Fitness Classes. The Latin-inspired aerobics classes are held at two Dance Unlimited Studio locations. $5; call 601-209-7566.

• Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m., at 6787 S. Siwell Road, Suite A, Byram.

• Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m., at 3091 Highway 49 S., Suite E, Florence.

FARMERS MARKETS

STAGE AND SCREEN Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Aug. 11-14, at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). The theme is “Zing Zang Zoom, Gold Edition.” Performers include David DaVinci, the Urias Family and the Clowning Caveagnas. Show times vary. $11, $26 premium, $35-$45 VIP; call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

General Open Auditions Aug. 13, by appointment, at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.). The theatre is seeking adult actors and singers ages 18-70 to portray roles in plays for the 2011-2012 season.

A one to two-minute memorized monologue and a recent photo are required. Schedule an appointment

by Aug. 11. Call 601-948-3533, ext. 222.

“Mimic” Aug. 13, 7 p.m., at Alamo Theatre (333 N. Farish St.). You Can Make It Entertainment presents the play about overcoming domestic violence. Doors open at 6 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door; call 601-594-2937, 601-201-3260 or 662-588-6751.

Silly Saturdays Aug. 13, 9 p.m., at Bamboo Stix Sports Bar (5020 N. State St.). Camilla Britton hosts the event every other Saturday. Local and national comedians perform, and a meet-and-greet and after-party follows the performances. Purchase beverages or BYOB. For ages 21 and up. Reservations welcome. $10; call 601-307-4202 or 386338-8398.

Art House Cinema Downtown Aug. 14, at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.). Films include “The Magic Flute” at 2 p.m. ($16) and “Midnight in Paris” at 5 p.m. ($7). Popcorn and beverages available. Visit msfilm.org.

Olde Towne Market Aug. 13, 9 a.m., in downtown Clinton. Vendors sell produce and crafts on the brick streets of Olde Towne Clinton. This month’s theme is “Dog Dayz.” Free admission; call 601924-5472.

“The Dixie Swim Club” through Aug. 14, at Actor’s Playhouse (121 Paul Truitt Lane, Pearl). The comedy is about five southern women who rely on each other for advice and support. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. $15, $10 seniors and students; call 601-664-0930.

Jackson Square Farmers Market through Sept. 25, at Jackson Square Promenade (2460 Terry Road).

“Assassins” through Aug. 14, at Warehouse Theatre (1000 Monroe St.). Fondren Theatre Workshop

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“RiffTrax Live: Jack the Giant Killer” Aug. 17, 7 p.m., at Tinseltown (411 Riverwind Drive, Pearl). The film is of a Nashville performance from comedians Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (Mystery Science Theater 3000) commenting on the 1962 film “Jack the Giant Killer.” $11.50, $10.50 seniors and students, $9.50 children; call 601-936-5856.

MUSIC Murrah High School Band Night Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Newell Field (Riverside Drive). The “Sound of Perfection” gives its first performance of the school year. $5; call 601-937-1135.

Saturday Night Live Aug. 13, 9:45 p.m., at The Executive (333 N. Mart Plaza). Kolectiv Rhythm, Victoria Cross and Kerry Thomas perform. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Wear casual attire. $10; email mitch_32367@yahoo.com.

Vinyl Night, at North Midtown Arts Center (121 Millsaps Ave.). Play, sell and swap records, and enjoy music from local deejays from 6-9 p.m. Fridays.

Free; call 601-376-9404.

LITERARY AND SIGNINGS Events at Lemuria Books (202 Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N.). Call 601-366-7619.

• “Groove Interrupted” Aug. 11, 5 p.m. Keith Spera signs copies of his book; reading at 5:30 p.m. $26.99 book.

• “Soul of the Man: Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland” Aug. 15, 5 p.m. Charles Farley signs copies of his book; reading at 5:30 p.m. $35 book.

• “Mississippi John Hurt: His Life, His Times, His Blues” Aug. 15, 5 p.m. Philip R. Ratcliffe signs books; reading at 5:30 p.m. $35 book.

• “Southern Fried Child in Home Seeker’s Paradise” Aug. 16, 5 p.m. Jimmie Meese Moomaw signs books; reading at 5:30 p.m. $24.99 book.

Story Time on the Side Porch Aug. 10, 3:30 p.m., at Eudora Welty House (1119 Pinehurst Place). The program is for children in kindergarten through third grade. This week’s book is “Curious George.”

After the reading, the children make monkey puppets. Reservation required. Free; call 601-353-7762.

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Poetry Contest through Aug. 18. Unpublished writers may submit two to four poems with a combined length of up to 400 lines to be judged by Louisiana poet laureate Julie Kane. The grand prize is $1000, a public reading at and VIP pass to the 2012 festival, and publication in Louisiana Cultural Vistas magazine. Visit tennesseewilliams.net for guidelines. $20 entry fee; call 504-581-1144.

“Freedom’s Sisters” Essay Contest through Aug. 26.

Students in grades 4-8 may write a 200-500 word essay on the topic “Who is Your Favorite Freedom Sister and Why?” based on the woman included in the “Freedom’s Sisters” exhibit at the Smith Robertson Museum. Cover sheet required. Aug. 26 is the deadline. Prizes include savings bonds worth $500$5,000. Call 601-960-1457.

Weekly Storytime, at Campbell’s Bakery (3013 North State Street). Children and teens are welcome to listen to a story Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. Volunteers welcome. Free; call 601-362-4628.

CREATIVE CLASSES Figure Drawing Workshop Aug. 13-14, at Nunnery’s at Gallery 119 (119 S. President St.). Jerrod Partridge teaches from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 13 and 1-4 p.m. Aug. 14. $140; call 601-668-5408.

Crafty Kids Summer Art Class, at Hobby Lobby (200 Ridge Way, Flowood). Children will learn the basics of art, such as form, line, color and texture.

Sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. Face painting and snacks available on special days. $40; call 601212-3397.

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Shut Up and Write! at JFP Classroom (2727 Old Canton Road, Suite 224). Sign up for the workshop series of JFP editor-in-chief Donna Ladd’s popular non-fiction and creative writing classes starting this fall. Fees TBA; call 601-362-6121, ext. 16.

The Help

Weekly Creative Group Meetings, at Java Ink (420 Roberts St., Pearl). The Java Ink Jotters writers group and the Sketchers drawing group meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. No joining fee; all ages and skill levels welcome. Free; call 601-397-6292.

“Freedom’s Sisters” through Aug. 14, at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center (528 Bloom St.). The interactive exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service displays the journeys of 20 African American heroines.

Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.1 p.m. Saturdays. $4.50, $3 seniors, $1.50 children under 18; call 601-960-1457.

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EXHIBITS AND OPENINGS Events at Mississippi Museum of Art, Trustmark Grand Hall (380 S. Lamar St.). Free; call 601960-1515.

• Unburied Treasures Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a program featuring selected artwork.

• Our Neighborhood Project Exhibit through Aug. 21. See 26 photographs of mid-town Jackson taken by fifth-graders from Brown Elementary School.

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“Despair to Destiny” through Aug. 25, at Jackson Municipal Art Gallery (839 N. State St.). Anne Dennis’ exhibit includes art, poetry and personal letters. Free; call 601-960-1582.

“No Frame, No Glass” Art Show through Aug. 30, at Mississippi Library Commission (3881 Eastwood Drive). See works by George Miles Jr. and Marcy Petrini. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Free; call 601-432-4111.

“New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music” through Sept. 1, at Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road, Pearl). The interactive exhibit offers a glimpse into various genres and styles of American music. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Free; call 601-932-2562.

Print and Ceramics Showcase through Sept. 16, at The Commons at Eudora Welty’s Birthplace (719 N. Congress St.). The local art exhibit includes ceramics and prints such as woodcuts, screen prints, etchings and monotypes. Free; call 601-352-3399.

“The Freedom Rides: Journey for Change” through Oct. 31, at William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). The exhibit examines the arrival of the Freedom Riders in Jackson, their incarceration at the State Penitentiary at Parchman and the impact the event had on the civil rights movement. Hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturdays. Free; call 601-576-6850.

The Shire of Iron Ox Demonstrations, at Java Ink (420 Roberts St., Pearl). The Society for Creative Anachronism shares old-world skills such as loom weaving and fencing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free; call 601-397-6292.

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presents the musical about assassins and potential assassins of American presidents at a carnival game.

For mature audiences. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Seating limited; RSVP recommended. $20, $15 seniors and students with ID; call 601-982-2217.

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Barry Leach (restaurant)

THURSDAY 8/11

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CHRIS GILL & DMAR (Blues) 8-11, No Cover

Jon Clark (restaurant) Cody Jasper w/ The Motions (red room)

Thursday, August 11th

FRIDAY 8/12

(Jazz) 8-11, No Cover

Tenia Sanders CD Release Party

Friday, August 12th

Ice for Eagles (restaurant)

w/Special Guest Taylor Hildebrand (red room)

LISA MILLS

SATURDAY 8/13

Shades of Grey (red room)

MONDAY 8/15

Blues Monday w/ Central MS Blues Society

TUESDAY 8/16 PUB QUIZ w/ Laura and Donovan (restaurant)

Saturday, August 13th

WEDNESDAY 8/10

(Blues) 9-1, $10 Cover

Barry Leach (restaurant)

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Tuesday, August 16th

JESSE ROBINSON & FRIENDS

starts at 6pm, $5 Cover, Limited Menu

Wednesday, August 17th

BABY JAN & CHALMERS (Jazz) 8-11, No Cover

Thursday, August 18th

JASON TURNER BAND

Blue Plate Lunch with cornbread and tea or coffee

Friday, August 19th

As well as the usual favorites!

Seafood Gumbo, Reb Beans and Rice, Burgers, Fried Pickles, Onion Rings and Homemade Soups made daily.

$4.00 Happy Hour Well Drinks! visit HalandMals.com for a full menu and concert schedule

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BARBEQUE

Hickory Pit Barbeque (1491 Canton Mart Rd. 601-956-7079) The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Butts in Townâ&#x20AC;? features BBQ chicken, beef and pork sandwiches along with burgers and poâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;boys.

Haute Pig (1856 Main Street, 601-853-8538) A â&#x20AC;&#x153;very high class pig stand,â&#x20AC;? Haute Pig offers Madison diners BBQ plates, sandwiches, po-boys, salads, and their famous Hershey bar pie.

Lumpkins BBQ (182 Raymond Rd. Jackson 866-906-0942) Specializing in smoked barbeque, Lumpkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers all your favorites for on-site family dining or for catered events, including reunions, office events, annivesaries, weddings and more.

PIZZA

The Pizza Shack (1220 N State St. 601-352-2001) 2009 and 2010 and 2011â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner of Best Pizza offers the perfect pizza-and-a-beer joint.

Creative pizza options abound along with sandwiches, wings, salads and even BBQ. Sal & Mookieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (565 Taylor St. 601-368-1919) Pizzas of all kinds plus pasta, eggplant parmesan and the fried ravioli. Best Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menu & Best Ice Cream in the 2011 Best of Jackson. Plus, Pi(e) Lounge in front offers great drinks..

ITALIAN

BRAVO! (4500 Interstate 55 N., Jackson, 601-982-8111) Wood-fired pizzas, vegetarian fare, plus creative pastas, beef, and seafood specials. Award-winning wine list, Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see-and-be-seen casual/upscale dining.

Ceramiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (5417 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-919-28298) Southern-style Italian cuisine features their signature Shrimp Cerami (white wine sauce, capers artichokes) along with veal, tilapia, crawfish, chicken and pasta dishes. Now with liquor license!

Fratesiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (910 Lake Harbour, Ridgeland, 601-956-2929) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Authentic, homey, unpretentiousâ&#x20AC;? thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how the regulars describe Fratesiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a staple in Jackson for years, offering great Italian favorites with loving care. The tiramisu is a must-have!

STEAK, SEAFOOD & FINE DINING Crabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (6954 Old Canton Rd., Ridgeland, 601-956-5040) Crabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood Shack offers a wide variety of southern favorites such as fried catfish and boiled shrimp. Full bar complete with multiple televisions for all of your favorite sporting events.

Eslavaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille (2481 Lakeland Drive, 601-932-4070) Danny Eslavaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s namesake feature Latin-influenced dishes like ceviche in addition to pastas, steaks, salads and other signature seafood dishes.

Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (1046 Warrington Road, Vicksburg 601-634-0100) Enjoy choice steaks, fresh seafood, great salads, hearty sandwiches and much more in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;polished casualâ&#x20AC;? dining room. Open 24/7 in the Riverwalk Casino.

MEDITERRANEAN/GREEK/INDIAN

Petra CafĂŠ (2741 Old Canton Road, 601-925-0016) Mediterranean and Lebanese Cuisine. Everything from Stuffed Grape Leaves, to Spinach Pie, Shrimp Kabobs, Greek Salads, Hummus and more. Now Open in Fondren!

Aladdin Mediterranean Grill (730 Lakeland Drive 601-366-6033) Delicious authentic dishes including lamb dishes, hummus, falafel, kababs, shwarma and much more. Consistent award winner, great for takeout or for long evenings with friends.

Kristos (971 Madison Ave @ Hwy 51, Madison, 601-605-2266) Home of the famous Greek meatball! Hummus, falafel, dolmas, pita sandwiches, salads, plus seasoned curly fries (or sweet potato fries) and amazing desserts.

Mezza (1896 Main St., Suite A, Madison 601-853-0876) Mediterranean cuisine and wood fired brick oven pizzas. Come experience the beautiful patio, Hookahs, and delicious food. Beer is offered and you are welcome to bring your own wine.

Vasilios (828 Hwy 51 in Madison 601-853-0028) Authentic Greek dining featuring fresh seafood daily along with gyros, greek salads, appetizers and signature Mediterranean desserts. Their redfish is a standout, earning rave reviews.

COFFEE HOUSES

Cups Espresso CafĂŠ (Multiple Locations, www.cupsespressocafe.com) Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local group of coffeehouses offer high-end Arabica beans, a wide variety of espresso drinks. Wi-fi.

BARS, PUBS & BURGERS

Hal and Malâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (200 S. Commerce St. 601-948-0888) Pub favorites meet Gulf Coast and Cajun specialties like red beans and rice, the Oyster Platter or each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blackboard special. Best of Jackson winner for Live Music Venue for multiple years running.

Burgers and Blues (1060 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland 601-899-0038) Al Stamps (of Cool Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fame) does it again with his signature approach to burgers, chicken, wraps, seasoned fries and so much more. Plus live music and entertainment!

SUNDAY

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By popular demand, we have added Shrimp Scampi to our menu!

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Cherokee Inn (960 Briarfield Rd. 601-362-6388) Jackson’s “Best Hole in the Wall,” has a great jukebox, great bar and a great burger. Plate lunches, cheesy fries and tons more, including a full bar and friendly favorites.

Cool Al’s (4654 McWillie, 601-713-3020) A Best of Jackson fixture, Cool Al’s signature stacked, messy, decadent, creative burgers defy adjectives. And don’t forget the fries!

Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St. 601-948-0055) Classic Irish pub featuring a menu of traditional food, pub sandwiches and beers such as Guinness and Harp on tap.

Stamps Superburgers (1801 Dalton Street 601-352-4555) Huge burgers will keep you full until the next day! The homestyle fries are always fresh.

Last Call (3716 I-55 N. Frontage Road 601-713-2700) Burgers, sandwiches and po-boys, plus sports-bar appetizers and specialities. Pay-per-view sporting events, live bands.

Martin’s Restaurant and Lounge (214 South State Street 601-354-9712) Lunch specials, pub appetizers (jalapeno poppers, cheezsticks, fried pickles) or order from the full menu of po-boys and entrees. Full bar, massive beer selection and live music most nights.

Time Out Sports Café (6720 Old Canton Road 601-978-1839) 14 TVs, 1 projector and two big-screens. Daily $9 lunch specials, pub-style appetizers, burgers, seafood and catfish po-boys, salads, and hot entrees including fish, steak and pasta.

Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St. 601-960-2700) Pub food with a southern flair: beer-battered onion rings, chicken & sausage gumbo, salads, sandwiches and weekly lunch specials. Plus, happy hour 4-7pm Monday through Friday.

Poets Two (1855 Lakeland Drive, Suite H-10, 601-364-9411) Pub fare at its finest. Crabcake minis, fried dills, wings, poppers, ultimate fries, sandwiches, po-boys, pasta entrees and steak. The signature burgers come in bison, kobe, beef or turkey!

Sportsman’s Lodge (1120 E Northside Dr. in Maywood Mart 601-366-5441) Voted Best Sports Bar in 2010, Sportman’s doesn’t disappoint with plenty of gut-pleasing sandwiches, fried seafood baskets, sandwiches and specialty appetizers.

Underground 119 (119 South President St. 601-352-2322) Jumbo lump crabcakes, crab quesadillas, beef tenderloin parfaits, orange-garlic shrimp, even “lollipop” lamb chops. Add a full bar and mix in great music. Opens 4 p.m.-until, Wed-Sat. Wing Stop (952 North State Street, 601-969-6400) Saucing and tossing wings in a choice of nine flavors, Wing Stop wings are made with care and served up piping hot. Every order is made fresh to order; check out the fresh cut seasoned fries!

Wing Station (5038 Parkway Drive Suite 8, 888-769-9464) Home of the famous Janky Wings. Wing Station has an array of wings including Lemon Pepper, Honey BBQ and Blazin Bird Atomic. Delivery is available.

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Pan Asia (720 Harbor Pines Dr, Ridgeland 601-956-2958) Beautiful ambiance in this popular Ridgeland eatery accompanies signature asian fusion dishes and build-your-own stir-frys using fresh ingredients and great sauces.

Fusion Japanese and Thai Cuisine (1002 Treetop Blvd, Flowood 601-664-7588) Specializing in fresh Japanese and Thai cuisine, Fusion has an extensive menu featuring everything from curries to fresh sushi.

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Two Sisters Kitchen (707 N. Congress St. 601-353-1180) 2010 Best of Jackson winner for fried chicken offers a sumptious buffet of your choice of veggies, a salad bar, iced tea & one of four homemade desserts. Lunch only. Mon-Friday, Sun.

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Primos Cafe (2323 Lakeland 601-936-3398/ 515 Lake Harbour 601-898-3400) A Jackson institution featuring a full breakfast, blue-plate specials, catfish, burgers, prime rib, oysters, po-boys and wraps. Save room for something from their famous bakery!

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Both Watts and Scott say that student diets arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as healthy as they could be although their schools offer healthy options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The children are not going to choose the healthy choices all the time,â&#x20AC;? Watts says, adding that students who choose salads and other healthy food over less nutritious options are â&#x20AC;&#x153;few and far between.â&#x20AC;? Watts also says her students are not physically active.

Their after-school activities mostly consist of homework, television and video games.

Scott agreed. She says more parents have to provide â&#x20AC;&#x153;whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for (their children).â&#x20AC;? She saw the unhealthy food some parents packed for their kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;big bags of chips and packaged cakes for snacks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids would rather bring a bag of Cheetos than a bag of carrots,â&#x20AC;? Scott says.

Watts and Scott say they will continue their healthy habits after the program ends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be joining the (Baptist) Healthplex to go with my coworkers,â&#x20AC;? Watts says. Scott has been researching gym memberships, and she and her fiancĂŠ are now running and walking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of become a part of me,â&#x20AC;? she says.

For information on Paul Lacoste Sports, visit paullacoste.com. The Fit 4 Teaching program ended Aug. 4. A 5K race, final weigh-in and awards ceremony is Aug. 20. The free race begins at 9 a.m. at the state capitol building.

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To help the participants make better eating choices, St. Dominic Hospital hosted a nutrition seminar and supermarket tour with Donna Speed, nutrition service director of the Mississippi Department of Health.

Michelle Scott, who teaches second grade at Gary Road Elementary School, says working out leaves her energized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being on your feet all day is tiring, and now I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to bother me as bad,â&#x20AC;? she says.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the 2011 Paul Lacoste Fit 4 Teaching Challenge that began May 30, sponsored by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation.

During the 10-week challenge, the teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daily hour-long workout began with a warm-up and stretches. Participants then went on to cardiovascular workouts, training for speed, agility and strength, and workouts on the track. Everyone then came back together for motivation and more stretches, and the hour ended with the team breakdown count: â&#x20AC;&#x153;1, 2, 3, NEXT LEVEL!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to some little camp that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be tough or anything, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not true,â&#x20AC;? says Deedra Watts, a firstgrade teacher from Clinton.

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Downtown residents and friends of downtown are well aware that one of our neighbors, Michael Rejebian (sometimes known as Tequila Guy) has a beverage of choice, and it is Patron. His commitment to the beverage runs so deep that for the past three years, he has invited friends to join in a celebration of National Tequila Day (yes, it’s an actual day) on July 24.

This year’s celebration was bigger and better than ever. Thanks to social media, emails and word-of-mouth, the brew pub and patio at Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St., 601-948-0888) were filled with friends and neighbors enjoying each other’s company, food and the musical stylings of DJ Tony from Crazy Eddie’s, along with the liquor of the night. Of course, this being the South, there had to be a Tequila Queen.

Jane Halbert Jones took the title this year and was rewarded with a tiara, scepter and sash made of Patron tags. It was an awesome downtown night enjoyed by all. The lesson herein is: If you love something, turn it into a party! Jacksonians will be on board to turn out and celebrate with you.

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was time for some wine, and Bravo! Italian Restaurant and Bar (Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601-982-8111) was there to help, offering half off all bottles for the last half of July. Wine at a discount is a theme I fully support, so my friends and I took advantage a couple of times—first, with some girls, where we enjoyed some sparkling rosé, and then with some lawyer and politico friends, where we enjoyed some full-bodied reds. This was a great way to try some bottles that we otherwise wouldn’t. Cheers to turning out the wine cellar!

Next up: beer. Though I do not profess to be a beer drinker, I’m not one to avoid trying, and the Top of the Hops Beer Festival at the Jackson Convention Complex provided ample opportunity. My friend Amie Whittington was my accomplice, and being more well-versed in the beverage than I, she led the charge with gusto.

Most of the attendees were serious about making the rounds—as evidenced by their comfortable footwear and pretzels strung on necklaces (for sustenance or palate-cleansing, I assume). I was more along for the ride, noting various fashions and lack thereof (two words: fishing shirts) among the crowd and socializing. With demonstrations of food pairings and live music along with the beer tastings, there

Beer enthusiasts accessorized with carbs at the Top of the Hops Beer Festival.

was plenty to enjoy besides the booze. But I did end up finding some that I liked; turns out I’m a fan of stout.

It’s been fun going all-out and breaking away from my usual cocktails, thanks to these events. While I have a feeling I’ll slip back into my normal habits, themes are always a good way to try something different. Here’s to finding your own, even if it’s just for a night.

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