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Friday, July 25, 2014
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Latest News
City & County
Yarber: Get Ready for Pain, New Initiatives
In
his first state of the city address since becoming Jackson mayor, Tony
Yarber painted a hopeful picture of the capital city's future.
Politics
Lawmakers Vow New Effort to Measure Budget Results
Top legislative Republicans are promising that Mississippi will get performance-based budgeting right this time.
Person of the Day
Eric Stringfellow
Thirty-two
years after graduating with a bachelor's degree in mass communications
from Jackson State University in 1997, Eric Stringfellow is now the
interim head of the department.
Film
An Enemy Like You
Imagine
for a second that, somewhere in the world, exists a person that not
only vaguely resembles your appearance but looks exactly like you.
Food
The Trail of Barbecue
So,
is it bbq, bar-b-q, barbeque or barbecue? Jim Hatten, founder of the
Mississippi BBQ Trail, says that it doesn't matter as long as you're
there.
Today's Events
Larry Raspberry and the
Highsteppers performs at 8 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Doors
open at 7 p.m. Adults must accompany children. $20 in advance, $25 at
the door, $3 surcharge for patrons under 21; call 601-292-7999; email
arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net. ... Christmas in July is from 5:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Children's Museum (2145 Highland
Drive). The members-only event features a toy-testing workshop, a
giveaway, a screening of "The Polar Express" and a visit from Santa
Claus. Festive attire encouraged. Free for members; call 601-981-5469;
mississippichildrensmuseum.com.
SATURDAY 7/26
Tequila Tasting is 3 p.m. at
BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (Highland Village, 4500 Interstate
55 N.). RSVP. Seating limited. For ages 21 and up. $35 per person; call
601-982-8111; email chrisr@bravobuzz.com; bravobuzz.com. ... Children's
Books Signing is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The BookShelf (637 Highway 51,
Suite AA, Ridgeland). Joshua and Dr. Kentrell Liddell sign copies of
their books from the Taru book series such as "Little Kid, Big Fears"
and "My Pet Elephant and Best Friend Taru." $7.99 per book; call
601-853-9225; email bookshelf@bookshelfonline.net; bookshelfonline.net.
SUNDAY 7/27
The Jackson Screening of "Get
On Up" is at 2:30 p.m. at Malco Grandview Cinema (221 Grandview Blvd.,
Madison). See the James Brown biopic filmed in Mississippi. Admission
price includes refreshments, a poster and a reception with appearances
by director Tate Taylor and star Chadwick Boseman. All proceeds benefit
Mission Mississippi. $50, $200 Director's Package; call 601-898-7819;
getonupjackson.com.
Music Listings
Click here for venue addresses and phone numbers.
Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar, Vicksburg - King Edward 9 p.m. free
Bottoms Up - DJ, Dancing w/Special Events 9 p.m. $5 18+
Burgers & Blues - Acoustic Soul Party 6 p.m.
Capitol Grill - Jonathan Alexander 5 p.m.
Debos Lounge - Karaoke
Fenian's - Cadillac Funk
Georgia Blue, Flowood - Shaun Patterson
Georgia Blue, Madison - Stogdaddy & The Good Time Band
Hal & Mal's - Barry Leach (rest) 8 p.m.
Hamp's Place - Best in R&B & Southern Soul
Kathryn's - Sofa Kings 7 p.m.
Kemistry - Music Therapy Fridays w/DVDJ Reign 9 p.m. 18+
Kristo's, Madison - Hunter Gibson 6 p.m.
M Bar - Flirt Fridays w/DJ 901 free
Martin's - Rooster Blues 10 p.m.
Martini Room, Regency - Ladies Night 9 p.m.
One Block East - Ladies Night w/ Third Era 9 p.m.
The Penguin - Akaimi Graham & The Key of G 9 p.m.
Reed Pierce's, Byram - Snazz 9 p.m. free
Shea's - Will & Linda
Shucker's - Bonfire Orchestra 8 p.m. $5; McCain & Reynolds Trio (deck) 10 p.m. free
Soul Wired Cafe - An Evening with B.O.B.B. feat. DJ Select 7 p.m.
Soulshine, Flowood - Andy Tanas
Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar, Vicksburg - King Edward 9 p.m. free
Bottoms Up - DJ, Dancing w/Special Events 9 p.m. $5 18+
Burgers & Blues - Acoustic Soul Party 6 p.m.
Capitol Grill - Jonathan Alexander 5 p.m.
Debos Lounge - Karaoke
Duling Hall - Larry Raspberry & The Highsteppers 8 p.m. $20 advance $25 door ardenland.net
F. Jones Corner - Live Music midnight $10Fenian's - Cadillac Funk
Georgia Blue, Flowood - Shaun Patterson
Georgia Blue, Madison - Stogdaddy & The Good Time Band
Hal & Mal's - Barry Leach (rest) 8 p.m.
Hamp's Place - Best in R&B & Southern Soul
Hot Shots, Byram - Karaoke 8 p.m.
Julep - Brian Jones 11 p.m.Kathryn's - Sofa Kings 7 p.m.
Kemistry - Music Therapy Fridays w/DVDJ Reign 9 p.m. 18+
Kristo's, Madison - Hunter Gibson 6 p.m.
M Bar - Flirt Fridays w/DJ 901 free
Martin's - Rooster Blues 10 p.m.
Martini Room, Regency - Ladies Night 9 p.m.
One Block East - Ladies Night w/ Third Era 9 p.m.
The Penguin - Akaimi Graham & The Key of G 9 p.m.
Reed Pierce's, Byram - Snazz 9 p.m. free
Shea's - Will & Linda
Shucker's - Bonfire Orchestra 8 p.m. $5; McCain & Reynolds Trio (deck) 10 p.m. free
Soul Wired Cafe - An Evening with B.O.B.B. feat. DJ Select 7 p.m.
Soulshine, Flowood - Andy Tanas
Soulshine, Ridgeland - Matt Hines
Underground 119 - Vasti Jackson 9 p.m. $10
University Place - Flirt Friday
The Yellow Scarf - Paperclip Scientists 9 p.m. $15 advance $20 door yellowscarf-jackson.net
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