Jackson Free Press

Today, The Art for Heart Gala is at 6 p.m. at the Country Club of Jackson (345 St. Andrews Drive). The fundraiser for the American Heart Association includes a cocktail party, dinner, live and silent auctions, an award presentation and entertainment. $250; call 601-321-1200. Rock the Runway is at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Convention Complex. Includes a social hour, music and a fashion show. Proceeds benefit Matt's House and Sims House, shelters for women and children. $20 in advance, $25 at the door; call 601-974-5700. "The Romanian Uranium Mystery" Dinner Theater is at 7 p.m. at Calvary First Baptist Church (5140 Galaxie Drive). Includes four-course meal. Seating limited; RSVP. Encore shows Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., and Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. $10; call 601-715-6593. The musical "Smoke on the Mountain" is at 7:30 p.m. at Vicksburg Theatre Guild's Parkside Playhouse (101 Iowa Blvd., Vicksburg); runs through Feb. 3. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. $12, $10 seniors 55 and older, $7 students, children 12 and under; call 601-636-0471. Pianist Chris Parker and vocalist Kelly Hurt perform tonight and tomorrow at 9 p.m. at Yellow Scarf. Master drummer Alvin Fielder performs with them Jan. 25, and jazz percussionist Chad Anderson joins them Jan. 26. Doors open at 8 p.m. Purchase light beer or wine, or BYOB. $20 online, $25 at the door; call 347-754-0668; yellowscarf-jackson.com. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, The Dixie National Livestock Show kicks off at the Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.) with the Appa-loosa Horse Show at 10 a.m. in the Kirk Fordice Equine Center; other shows continue through Feb. 17, and times vary. Save the date for the Dixie National Rodeo, Feb. 7-13. Free livestock shows; rodeo: $15-$24; call 601-961-4000 or 800-745-3000. The play "Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat" is at 2 p.m. at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.) and runs through Feb. 3. A party follows the Saturday performance; seating limited. $15, $10 children 12 and under, $10 party; call 601-948-3533. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents "Pops II: Take it to the Limit—The Music of the Eagles" featuring the Jeans 'n Classics Band at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). $20 and up; call 601-960-1565. The comedy show Power of the Mic is at 9:30 p.m. at Suite 106 (106 Wilmington St.). Performers include Q, Randy Curry, Mercer Morrison and Redd Baby. Enjoy music from Kerry Thomas, No Script and DJ Dawggie Dawg. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5; call 646-801-1275. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, The JFP honors the 2013 Best of Jackson winners at 6 p.m.; finalists can email [email protected] to get on the list for the private event. 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.

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