Sept. 30, 2011
Fall is here and the weather is perfect for a weekend of outdoor events. Grab your bike this afternoon and head to Rainbow Grocery in Fondren at 6 p.m. for the Jackson Bike Advocate's monthly community bike ride. The ride will take a six-mile loop down State Street and stop briefly at Hal & Mal's. If you're in the mood to shop and unwind, attend circa. Urban Artisan Living's Jazz Night at 7 p.m. The event features Pam Confer and a cash bar with artisan beer, light wine, soft drinks and juice. Light snacks included. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door. For more entertainment options, check out JFP Music Listings
On Saturday, don't miss out on the Fondren Renaissance Foundation's White Elephant Sale at Fondren Hall (Northwood Shopping Center 4436 N. State St.) Then head downtown for the Town Creek Arts Festival at 10 a.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art and see the museum's new art garden. When lunchtime rolls around, walk over to Parlor Market for the restaurant's BBQ Birthday bash and enjoy food, live music and beer starting at noon. Admission is $10. Want more options? See Best Bets
JFP Events Calendar
On Sunday, catch an art film at the Russell C. Davis Planetarium. The Art House Cinema Downtown will screen "The Barber of Seville" at 2 p.m. and "Beats, Rhythms and Life," at 2 p.m. For more information, visit msfilm.org. Sunday also kicks off Jackson Restaurant Week. Eat at a local restaurant such as Babalu, BRAVO! or Lumpkins BBQ and vote for a local charity to receive $10,000.
For local restaurant listings, visit JFP Restaurant Listings and the Menu Guide
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