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The
city received "numerous, relevant telephone calls," related to a
painted tribute to late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba before its removal a week
ago.
Health Care
President
Barack Obama praised outgoing Health and Human Secretary Kathleen
Sebelius for helping to steer his health care law's comeback after a
rocky rollout, even as he nominated a successor aimed at helping the
White House move past the political ...
Person of the Day
When
Juniper Wallace, a wife and mother of three, heard that the Fish Tale
Group Theatre wanted to perform "The Laramie Project" in Jackson, she
knew she wanted to be a part of it.
Events
One way the zoo wants to get more people to come is through an annual event that has lots of drinking and mingling—Zoo Brew.
Theater
The Miss Firecracker Contest serves as the backdrop in Jackson native Beth Henley's play of the same name.
Today's Events
FRIDAY 4/11
Creative Arts Festival is today
and tomorrow at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.). The
exhibition of visual arts, spoken word, performing arts and creative
writing has a theme of "The Legacy of Freedom Summer." Hip-hop artist
and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chuck D is the speaker. Free;
call 601-979-2055; jsums.edu/margaretwalkercenter. ... Midtown Art Show
and "subSIPPI" Film Screening is from 2-11 p.m. at TurnUp Studios (155
Wesley Ave.). The art show featuring Clay Hardwick's paintings and
sculptures begins at 2 p.m., and the screening of the documentary
"subSIPPI" is at 7 p.m. Includes music from Loki Antiphony at 6 p.m. and
DJ Spirituals at 8 p.m. Beer sold. Free until 6 p.m., $5 after; call
257-0141; email clay@echomech.com. ... Zoo Brew is from 6-9 p.m. at
Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). Enjoy an evening of more than 50
craft beer samples, a wing-eatign contest and music from Jarekus
Singleton, Jesse Robinson, Jason Turner and DJ George Chuck. For ages 21
and up. $30 in advance, $35 day of event, $15 designated driver, $60
VIP; call 601-352-2580; jacksonzoo.org. ... Movie Night: "Scientists
Under Attack" is at 7 p.m. at Rainbow Co-Op (2807 Old Canton Road). The
film includes interviews with scientists about GMOs. Also watch a short
film about genetically modified fish and participate in drawings for
prizes. Free; email co-opgm@rainbowcoop.org; rainbowcoop.org. Magnolia
Ballroom Dancers' Association will hold its April dance, "Easter
Elegance," on Saturday, April 12, from 8-11 p.m. at the Madison Square
Center for the Arts, 2103 Main St., Madison, Miss. There will be a
collection of Easter baskets for Sunnybrook Children's Home. Cost for
the dance is $10 for members and $15 for guests. No partner is required.
For more information, contact Jane Phillips, Publicity Director, at
601-942-7335, or go to www.magnoliaballroomdancers.com.
SATURDAY 4/12
Walk Against Traffick Jackson is
from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Duling Green (Duling Avenue and Old Canton Road).
Includes a 10-mile walkathon, a two-mile sprint race, food, music, a
silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit Hard Places Community, an
organization aimed at ending child sex trafficking. $10 walkathon, race
and concert TBA; walkagainsttraffick.org. ... Ashton Lee signs copies of
"The Reading Circle" at 1 p.m. at Lemuria Books (4465 Interstate 55 N.,
Suite 202). $15 book; call 601-366-7619. Seryn, Rosco Bandana, and John
& Jacob perform at 8 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Doors
open at 7 p.m. $10 in advance, $14 at the door; $3 surcharge for those
under 21 years old; call 601-292-7999; ardenland.net.
SUNDAY 4/13
Blasta Wine Tasting is from 2-5
p.m. at Fenian's Pub (901 E. Fortification Street). The self-paced wine
tasting is a fundraiser for CelticFest Mississippi. $25 advance, $35 at
the door, $25 Celtic Heritage Society members; call 601-948-0055. ...
Zoo Blues is at 4 p.m. at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). Performers
include Mel Waiters, Lenny Williams, Eddie Cotton, Pat Brown and J-Wonn.
Concessions sold. Coolers, blankets and lawn chairs welcome. No glass
bottles or outside food permitted. $20, ages 5 and under free; call
601-352-2580 or 800-745-3000; jacksonzoo.org. ... Take It to the Streets
is at 9 a.m. at North Ridge Church (3232 N. State St.). Participants
meet to serve the community through activities such as feeding the
homeless, repairing homes for the disabled or another designated task.
Call for details. Free; call 769-218-5140; northridgejackson.com.
Music Listings
Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar, Vicksburg - Memphis All Stars 9 p.m. free
Bottoms Up - DJ, Dancing w/Special Events 9 p.m. $5 18+
Burgers & Blues - Acoustic Crossroads noon, Live Music 6 p.m.
Capitol Grill - Aaron Coker 5 p.m., Kern Pratt w/The Accused 9 p.m.
CS's - Guitar Lightning Lee & Ming Donkey 9 p.m.
F. Jones Corner - 2 Extreme midnight $10
Fenian's - Otis Lotus
Fitzgerald's - Johnny Crocker 8 p.m.
Debo’s Lounge - Karaoke
Georgia Blue, Flowood - Jason Turner
Georgia Blue, Madison - Shaun Patterson
Hal & Mal's - Swing de Paris
Hamp's Place - Best in R&B & Southern Soul
Hot Shots, Byram - Karaoke 8 p.m.
Iron Horse Grill - True Blue 8:30 p.m.
Julep - Scott Albert Johnson 11 p.m.
Kathryn's - Sole Shakers 7 p.m.
M Bar - Flirt Fridays w/DJ 901 free
Martin's - The New Orleans Suspects
Martini Room, Regency - Ladies Night 9 p.m.
Ole Tavern - Gunboat
Olga's - Hunter Gibson & Ronnie McGee 8 p.m.
The Penguin - Dennis Bonds noon, Mike Rob & The 601 Band 9.m.
Reed Pierce's, Byram - Live Music 9 p.m. free
Shea's - Stevie Cain
Shucker's - Rico & The Border Patrol 8 p.m. $5, Dos Locos (deck) 10 p.m. free
Time Out - Sid Thompson & DoubleShotz 7 p.m.
Underground 119 - Beat Daddys 9 p.m. $10
University Place - Flirt Friday
The Yellow Scarf - Jolivette Anderson: The Poet Warrior 10 p.m. $15 advance $20 door yellowscarf.ojahmediagroup.com
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