Jackson Free Press

The Jackson Bike Advocates' monthly Community Bike Ride has been rescheduled from tonight to tomorrow night due to the weather. The story has been changed to reflect the reschedule.

Today, the "Vicksburg's Got the Blues" New Year's Gala featuring Sounds Unlimited is at 8 p.m. at Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar. Other performers include Dr. Who and King Edward. For ages 21 and up. Free; call 601-638-1000. Grits & Soul plays at Hal & Mal's. Static Ensemble is at Martin's. Lightnin' Malcolm performs at Ole Tavern. Ben Payton is at Soulshine, Lakeland. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, Jackson Bike Advocates' monthly Community Bike Ride is at 6 p.m. at Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative (2807 Old Canton Road). Free; find Jackson Bike Advocates on Facebook. Bobby Rush's Christmas Party, and Blues and Southern Soul Festival is at 7 p.m. at the Mississippi Coliseum. Performers include Bobby Rush, O.B. Buchanan, Ms. Jody, Lamorris Williams, Vic Allen, L.J. Reynolds, Andre' Lee and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. $30, $45 VIP; call 800-745-3000. The DJ Dancing and Show at Bottoms Up is at 9 p.m. For ages 18 and up. $10 cover. The Weeks are at Underground 119. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, John Mora performs at Sombra Mexican Kitchen from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kenny Davis is at Burgers & Blues. Grosshart & Gains performs at Kathryn's. Also, be sure to take some time to support a local restaurant such as Bon Ami, Two Sisters Kitchen, Julep, Cool Al's, or Cerami's. If you want more dining options, see JFP Restaurant Listings and the Menu Guide.

The New Year's Eve Dinner at Bravo! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N.) includes early seating at 6 p.m. and late seating at 9 p.m. Enjoy a six-course dinner, a special wine flight and music from Swing de Paris. Late seating includes Champagne, indoor fireworks and party favors at midnight. Reservations required. $70 early seating, $90 late seating; call 601-982-8111; bravobuzz.com. The invitation-only Krystal Ball and New Year's Eve Bash is at 8 p.m. at Hal & Mal's. Includes hors d'oeuvres, music, Champagne at midnight and a catfish drop. Stiff Necked Fools performs. Two guests per invitation with 10-20 invitations per sponsorship package; call 601-948-0888; email [email protected] or [email protected]. Purchase a New Year's Eve celebration package at Hilton Jackson (1001 E. County Line Road) to enjoy an overnight hotel stay, a Champagne toast at midnight, dinner, music from the ConSoulers and a New Year's Day brunch. Reservations required. $209 and up per couple; call 601-957-2800; hiltonjackson.com. Other New Year's Eve party locations include Reed Pierce's with The Colonels (9 p.m., $20), Underground 119 featuring The Vamps, Martin's with Parallax, Capitol Grill featuring Doubleshotz at 8 p.m., The Penguin with the High Frequency Band, Mediterranean Grill with the Jarekus Singleton Band, Regency Hotel with Eddie Cotton (9 p.m., $30-$50) and Ole Tavern featuring AJC and the Envelope Pushers (no cover).

The Christmas Tree Display at Farish Street Park (Farish and Hamilton streets) is up through Jan. 3. Free; call 601-941-3230 or 202-256-6021. Time Out has Open-mic Night. Jesse Robinson is at Underground 119.

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