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hen you walk into Zoubir Tabout Antiques & Interieurs, you are not only greeted by an array of items from another era, such as paintings, hats and furniture; the shop bulldog, Dagobert, also greets you. Tabout himself welcomes customers with a warm smile and a perfect French accent. Tabout, 38, was born and grew up in Paris. He studied foreign language at the Sorbonne in Paris and moved to New Orleans 18 years ago to work for Lucullus, a shop that specializes in culinary antiques, art and objects. Moving from France to New Orleans initially gave Tabout a bit of culture shock. “My first impression of the city was that it was filthy, and that it smelled,” he says with a laugh. “But the longer I stayed, the more it grew on me. When you see these run-down looking houses in New Orleans, you step inside, and they are beautiful. The charm is on the inside.” Tabout made connections with people in Jackson through Lucullus. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, he stayed in New Orleans for another three or four years. “I was shocked by the way things were handled,” he says. “I had friends here, so I decided to move here and give it a try.” That was almost six years ago. “(Jackson) has its own personality. I think, because of its history, there may be some lingering bad karma, and it holds it back.”

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Tabout has another reason to be a part of Jackson. “I really wanted to be selfish and work for myself,” he says. “When I was in New Orleans, I always had to dress up and fit the part. Lucullus had a reputation to uphold. Here, I can be more relaxed.” That leisurely attitude doesn’t extend to Tabout’s keen eye for the merchandise he offers in his store. “It’s very important to me that I ... stand behind the things I sell,” he says. “In antiques, it’s very easy for people to be fooled by a fake product because there are so many out there. This is a very serious business, and you can usually tell when people haven’t studied.” Tabout takes time to return to France every year. “It’s changing there,” he says. “You can definitely tell the American influence. There’s more fast-food restaurants, and teenagers want to be like the Americans.” One of the major differences between America and France is transportation. “Americans love their cars,” he says. “We drive everywhere. It would be nice if we could have a train that can take people anywhere. It doesn’t make sense that the United States can have the resources it does and not do what … Europe and even Japan (have done).” Nevertheless, Tabout is quick to point out that he loves his life here in Mississippi. “France is where I’m from, but America is my home,” he says. —Tommy Burton

cover photo of Arielle Dreher by Imani Khayyam

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Forty-five years after two Jackson State University were killed during campus protests, what is the state of police-community relations in Jackson?

28 Thief in the Night

Regular colon cancer screenings can save your life.

34 What Was That Ruckus? “As a jam group, that flexibility is terribly important because the music and the players change from minute to minute.” —Jan Wimberly, “Joining the Ruckus”

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PUBLISHER’S note

by Todd Stauffer, Publisher

Why ‘Black Lives Matter’ Matters

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f you happen to follow Donna Ladd on social media, you may know that she’s been reporting in New York City this month. I got a chance to join her for a few days, and the experience has made clear to me something that seems to be causing confusion for some people nationwide. Most of this clarity occurred on Saturday, May 9, which started when Donna and I stopped in a deli for breakfast. While there, we happened across the New York Daily News, which had as its headline, “Cops’ Lives Matter, Too.” The cover photos were from the funeral of Officer Brian Moore, the young NYPD cop who was killed in the line of duty just weeks ago. I had a little extra insight into the funeral on Long Island because Donna had attended it; one of the things she had already told me was how powerful and heartbreaking the ceremony for Officer Moore had been. From the thousands of uniformed cops at attention, to the streams of well-wishers in and outside the church, to the procession of family and police commissioners, to the nine-helicopter flyover, to the bagpipers, to the playing of “Taps” at the end, the ceremony seemed designed to make one thing clear to the friends and family of Brian Moore: His life mattered. Thousands, perhaps millions, are mourning his death. And that’s because his life did matter. His life and all cops’ lives matter to many, if not all of us. The vast majority of Americans in this country value the lives of the officers who swear to protect us and uphold the law; sometimes in media, culture, and the eyes of the law, cops’ lives are even seen as more valuable than the average citizen. After hearing Donna’s description, and then seeing the photos on the New York Daily News under the banner “Cops’ Lives Matter, Too,” I couldn’t help but wonder what, exactly, the Daily News

was thinking. In particular, the use of the word “Too” is troubling, as they apparently decided to push back on the “Black Lives Matter” movement. It’s gratuitous, adversarial and, quite frankly, I feel bad for the family of Officer Moore that their pain was used in such a political way. As it turned out, some other people had similar thoughts. After finishing our rolls and coffee, we headed to Columbia University, where the “Let Us Breathe” Fo-

It isn’t simply a matter of “blue lives” versus “black lives.”

rum was underway. (“Let Us Breathe” references the death of Eric Garner on Staten Island last year, when he repeatedly told officers he couldn’t breathe as they held him in a chokehold on the ground. He died following the takedown.) Backed by the North Star Fund, the forum was designed to bring together a number of different organizations for the purpose of building leadership—particularly black-led organizing—that can help the neighborhoods in New York become more safe and economically just, and to push back against policies such as qualityof-life violations that some say lower crime, and that others believe have led to dispro-

portionate arrest and conviction records for people in minority communities. Soon enough, the Daily News cover came up. Folks in this room were some of the very people who have pushed the “Black Lives Matter” idea for the purpose of raising awareness of situations where it seems that minority lives are not valued as highly because, unlike in the case of the most tragic murders of police officers, the officials suspected of causing the deaths are often not even indicted. It isn’t simply a matter of “blue lives” versus “black lives.” It’s a very serious assertion that the country needs to value the lives of non-white people as highly as it values those of whites. Likewise, it needs to value the lives of those who live in poverty and work to improve the situation for all Americans. Gov. Phil Bryant weighed in with a guest column in The Clarion-Ledger this past week, taking a less-than-nuanced opportunity to cast the issue politically. “It is becoming apparent that a deadly conflict now exists between the criminal class and law enforcement across America. Make no mistake, this is not a racial conflict or a new civil rights movement by a group of Americans segregated and abused. This is an attack on law enforcement…,” he wrote. There’s clearly no excuse for the horrible murders of Hattiesburg officers this past month. I’m very confident that most people who believe that “black lives matter” also mourn the lives of those officers. But portraying this as a clear sign that “a deadly conflict now exists” is irresponsible and divisive, just as the Daily News’ cover was. It creates an us-versus-them paradigm where we’re supposed to choose a side rather than come together to solve the problems and inequities that create conditions for crime, while holding all criminals— and the small percentage of irresponsible

police officers—fully accountable for their actions. Another “War on…” declaration isn’t what we need now. We don’t need more “tough on crime” rhetoric or more mandatory sentencing or more stop-and-frisk or more military weaponry for cops. What we need is (a) to train cops to better handle situations that are confrontational but not lifethreatening to them and (b) to learn to value the lives of everyone in our society. As the moderator of comments on the JFP website, I’ve noticed the apparent vigor that some of our commenters put into finding any conceivable defense for how things happened for Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Courtney Harris (shot instead of tasered in Tulsa County, then told “F*ck your breath”), Walter L. Scott (shot in the back eight times in South Carolina) or Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Some were petty thieves; some were belligerent. But the bottom line is that, in all of these cases, the “death penalty” wasn’t warranted by the crimes. At the “Let us Breathe” forum, a woman (who became an activist when her aunt was killed in a mistaken drug raid on her home) stood at the microphone during a Q&A session and held up the Daily News cover. She was upset, but she never indicated that cops don’t matter; she, too, wants people invested in the idea that all lives matter, including those of people of color who commit minor crimes or talk back to the police. There are some great people working on these issues in New York, just as there are in Jackson and nationally. The solution is for leaders to start listening to citizens and enabling their solutions, instead of plugging their ears, declaring a “war” and blocking any effort at progress. Choosing sides isn’t the answer; seeing the value in everyone is.

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Events Editor Latasha Willis is a native Jacksonian, a freelance graphic designer and the mother of one cat. See her design portfolio at latashawillis. com. She helped compile the arts preview listings.

Assistant Editor Amber Helsel created a religion based on the film “Armageddon,” but has since moved on to the Church of “Bad Boys 2.” She can’t find her car keys. Or her car. She contributed to the cover package.

Editorial Assistant Adria Walker (aka the 27th Doctor) is a senior at Murrah High School. She enjoys debating about Star Wars; reading Camus, Neruda, Kafka, and Kundera, and questioning her existence. She contributed to the cover package.

Web Editor Dustin Cardon is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He enjoys reading fantasy novels and wants to write them himself one day. He contributed to the cover package.

R.L. Nave, native Missourian and news editor, roots for St. Louis (and the Mizzou Tigers)— and for Jackson. Send him news tips at rlnave@jacksonfreepress.com or call him at 601-362-6121 ext. 12. He wrote a news story.

Freelance writer Ken Hardy is a physician, scientist and performing/recording musician who sings and plays keys, bass and guitar. He feels too old to be the next rock star but too young to give up all hope yet. He wrote a music story.

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Response to “Yarber: Infrastructure Red Tape Hurts Black Cities� by R.L. Nave Duan C. “Yarber said predominantly black and Democratic towns are at a disadvantage because white Republicans run the state agencies charged with doling out cash.� The tone sounds racial and is a poor excuse, but in actuality, it’s a brutally honest point. An old friend of mine who is an avid Republican, as he called himself, posted a meme to my Facebook timeline, talking about how America’s poorest cities are run by Democrats. But he failed to realize that a majority of those cities are in Republican-led states. It’s frustrating the way Jackson is held hostage for resources the state could channel with no problem. I just do not understand the indifference from our state-wide elected officials. You want to give them the benefit of the doubt, but their actions prove otherwise.

David B.—Darnell The reality is that many state capitals around the country face this same problem. It is one of the tax-roll drop-offs due to federal, state, county and municipal properties, plus taxexempt charities (churches, etc.) upon which the city receives no revenue but must provide services, and an out-migration to suburbs with better schools, homes and services even while the jobs may remain in the capital city and pay quite well. Breaking out of this will require out-of-the-box thinking, to be sure, and for Jackson, an extraordinary amount of effort to go beyond the blame game.

never going to meet its infrastructure needs by appealing to the consciences of white supremacists; an emergency declaration might or might not be the way forward, but I have to admire the fact that Tony is thinking outside the box. David B. ... You had the same problems under a white sheriff as you do under a black sheriff. I remember people running around thinking that with the election of a black sheriff, things would become a lot smoother. What we have to realize now is that it is not the color of skin that is the problem, but the incompetence and lack of necessary skills, both political and social, along with financial and technical that are holding back our city and our county. Now you see what the back-end costs of underfunding education in this state bring to the table.

Tom Head When even the governor of the state has openly talked about how he’d like to wheel the capitol out to Rankin County, it’s hard to dispute the mayor’s point. Jackson is

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Darnell—Duan C. Are you kidding me? Yarber must be running for a statewide position at some point. That is what Democrats do when they have no economic plan for the people they represent. Predominantly black and Democratic towns have nothing to do with Republican statewide leadership. However, it has everything to do with blacks’ and democrats’ inability to attract businesses. The City of Jackson has been in an economic decline for

decades under both Democrats and Republicans’ statewide leadership. So Yarber’s comments are disingenuous, to say the least. Jackson, like most predominately black cities has a major crime problem, along with horrible schools, which deter businesses from locating there; therefore, it has no major tax base to help support the infrastructure it needs. Blaming Republicans for his poor economic plan does nothing but cater to ignorant voters.

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Monday, May 18 President Obama prohibits the federal government from providing some military-style equipment to local police departments and puts stricter controls on other weapons and gear distributed to law enforcement. Tuesday, May 19 U.S. District Court Judge Rudolph Contreras rejects the State Department’s proposal to release portions of 55,000 pages of emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton by next January.

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orty-five years ago, songs like Edwin tween black students and white motorists,â€? 2012 documentary titled “May 15, 1970,â€? Starr’s “Warâ€? and Buffalo Spring- said Robby Luckett, executive director of Gladys Johnson, an eyewitness and survivor field’s “For What It’s Worthâ€? took JSU’s Margaret Walker Center. â€œâ€Ś Things of the event, said that in the early hours of aim at America’s actions in May 15, a line of Jackson police and Vietnam and Cambodia, as well state highway patrolmen marched as the death count of south Asian in lines toward the students outside citizens and soldiers on both sides Alexander Hall. A highway patrolof the conflict. man walked out from the line of These anthems also sought police with a megaphone and said: to make sense out of protests and “Ladies and gentleman, can I have demonstrations on college camyour attention, please.â€? puses across the United Sates durAt that time, a bottle broke at ing the 1960s. Although many the patrolman’s feet. Officers fired Jackson State University students on students with pistols and shotobjected to the wars, the protests guns for 20 to 37 seconds, firing that took place there in May 1970 between 140 to 460 shots, dependwere different from the bloody ing on the accounts. protests that occurred days earlier Luckett said police reported at Kent State University in Ohio. that the gunfire responded to the At JSU, while students protested first shot fired from the fifth floor a war that disproportionately sent of Alexander Hall, but there was black boys to slaughter, they also James “Lapâ€? Baker (left) and Eddie Jean Carr (right), never any evidence that a sniper marched against racial intimida- both members of the Jackson State University class had been firing from the building. of 1970, helped commemorate the March 15, 1970, tion and terrorism at home. When the firing ceased, a dozen protests that left two young men dead. “Jackson State (protests) were students were injured, and on the all about racism,â€? James “Lapâ€? Bakground, far apart from one another, er told a crowd gathered to commemorate like shouting racial epithets (and) throw- lay the bodies of Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and the events of May 15, 1970. “And I want to ing things at students, and at one point, a James Earl Green. make that a point. It wasn’t about protesting Jackson State student had even been hit by a Gibbs, 21, was a junior pre-law major the Vietnam War.â€? white motorist driving through campus.â€? at Jackson State University who was active Before midnight on May 14, 1970, with his church and played basketball. He ‘Round Midnight several students assembled outside Alexan- had married his high-school sweetheart and Before 1970, Lynch Street bisected der Hall, a female dormitory right off Lynch had an 18-month-old child and another on JSU, connecting downtown with west Jack- Street. People at the protest threw bottles at the way. Green, 17, was a senior at Jim Hill son. “There had been a lot of incidents be- oncoming cars as the night progressed. In the High School and was walking home

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hile driving into work Monday, May 18, I ended up stopping at the intersection of Pearl and President Streets for a good five minutes, watching as the light turned from green to red about three times before I was finally able to go. The City of Jackson paraded heavy machinery through that intersection to mark the start of National Public Works Week, but to some Jacksonians, it became the Pothole Parade. It was annoying, for sure, but it got JFP staffers thinking about what floats we’d like to see in a real Pothole Parade.

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Thursday, May 14 The Shell petroleum company brings the Royal Dutch Shell, a 400-footlong and 300-foot-tall oil-drilling rig intended to open new oil and gas reserves in the Arctic Ocean, into waters off the coast of Seattle, despite environmentalists’ protests and the city’s opposition to letting it dock there. ‌ The House approves by a 400-25 vote a bill that would allow Congress to review and potentially reject a nuclear deal with Iran that the U.S. and its partners are still negotiating.

Police Relations: From Gibbs and Green to Freddie Gray

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from his job when he was shot on the steps of B.F. Roberts Hall. Luckett points out that in order for police to shoot Green, they would have had to turn around and fire in the opposite direction of Alexander Hall. In the JSU documentary, Gloria McCray, James Green’s sister, said, “If you are lined up facing the dormitory, shooting at the dormitory, why would you turn around to shoot somebody in the back of you? It was really a racial thing and an attack on anything black that moved.� Bonds Rebuilt? Jackson State and local dignitaries gathered on a hot Friday afternoon to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the police attack that occurred in the early hours of May 15, 1970. The event included readings of poetry and journal entries Margaret Walker Alexander wrote about the incident and testimonies of survivors of the bloody night that left 14 injured and two men dead. The commemoration came on the heels of protests in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray, amidst social-media-sparked movements such as #BlackLivesMatter and #IfTheyGunnedMeDown and growing tensions between law enforcement and the communities they serve. In early May, the

Baltimore protests prompted Bert Case, a reporter for WAPT, to ask Gov. Phil Bryant whether Mississippi would be prepared for protests like the ones in Baltimore. Bryant offered: “I think our race relations are better than other communities around the nation. I think our people are just simply better behaved and more respectful of authority than they might be in other communities. I think that would discourage the type of involvement that you’ve seen.� The recent deaths of two Hattiesburg police officers—Liquori Tate, who was black, and Benjamin Deen, who was white— seemed to strain those relations even further. Bryant, a former Hinds County sheriff’s deputy, again weighed in about the deaths of Deen and Tate, penning an op-ed for The Clarion-Ledger in which he casts the conflict as one where people need to side with police and against what he calls criminal behavior. In Jackson, however, local leaders don’t see police-community relations as good versus evil. In fact, they say the relationship between the cops and the community has drastically improved. Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance has served the Jackson Police Department for more than two decades, a span in which at least nine of his fellow officers were

killed while on the job. The police and community have a bond, but “when a police officer is killed in the line of duty, that bond is broken,� Vance said at JPD headquarters, the building where a murder suspect killed Det. Eric Smith and then himself during an interrogation on the third floor of the downtown police station in April 2013. Three months later, a car hit Officer Bruce Jacob while he was trying to remove debris from Interstate 55. In all, 17 officers have died while serving since 1893. “I think the average citizens and the average peace officer want the same things: They want a peaceful community to raise their families and thrive in their professions. We don’t want any barriers between ourselves and the community,� Vance said of policemen and policewomen. Defense attorney and Mississippi Rep. Adrienne Wooten, D-Jackson, gave the keynote speech and said police do the unthinkable, often for the ungrateful. She agreed with Vance that tension between police and the community requires effort to rebuild. With several incidents in the past year, including the deaths of several men at the hands of police, as well as the killings of police officers, she has observed

law-enforcement interacting more positively with citizens. “It’s more important now than ever for police officers to be out there in the community reassuring them that (police) have their best interests at heart and that, at the end of the day, their number one primary interest is to protect and serve,� Wooten told the Jackson Free Press. Vance said his department works hard to earn trust. “We have C.O.P.S. meetings; we organize our neighborhoods; we’ve got the reserve officers working for us; we’ve got the citizens’ police academy. All these things are designed for us to have a strong relationship with the people we serve,� Vance told the JFP. But a group of onlookers awaiting judges to call their names for municipal court gave varying accounts of JPD’s relationship with the community. One woman, who didn’t want to give her name, said the police are “too rude and disrespectful.� A man, who also declined to provide his name, was more ambivalent, telling the JFP of local police: “You got some good ones, and you’ve got some crooked ones.� News Editor R.L. Nave contributed reporting to this story. Comment at www.jfp.ms.

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ayor Tony Yarber hopes Uncle Sam can help the City of Jackson with some of its infrastructure challenges. Yarber, who declared a civil emergency in March, hoping to draw emergency funding to protect the city’s water supply, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with representatives of U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran and U.S. Reps. Bennie Thompson and Gregg Harper, whose districts include parts of the capital city. The goal, Yarber said, is to broaden the definition of emergencies beyond natural disasters. Under the federal Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, passed in 1974, a governor asks the president to declare an emergency following an act of God, such as a hurricane or tornado, which

triggers federal funding and loosens some procurement regulations. “Our concern is that if we wait on the Stafford Act, it means we’d have to wait on failures,� Yarber told the Jackson Free Press this week. “Real leadership says, ‘If we know the bridge is going to fail, we need to make the necessary steps and precautions to keep that bridge from falling.’� Yarber said his administration is eyeing funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tiger Grant program. In April, the federal DOT announced $500 million for transportation infrastructure, but Jackson has not been a beneficiary of the program in the past five years. In 2014, Claiborne, Franklin and Jefferson counties received $17.8 million for road repairs. The previous year, the Port of Pascagoula Bayou

Mayor Tony Yarber plans to apply for federal transportation funds, even though he believes the red tape involved disadvantages black-led cities that lack political leverage.

Harbor drew $14 million to help relocate a rail line from downtown Pascagoula; Mississippi also received a partial grant to improve the Interstate 20 bridge between Mississippi and Louisiana. Speaking to a gathering at the Mississippi Conference of Black Mayors Friday, May 15, Yarber slammed a federal-state grant-making bureaucracy that he said put black mayors at a disadvantage. Yarber criti-

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arried on Saturday, fired on Monday. Rob Hill, executive director of the Human Rights Campaign of Mississippi, said the scenario is a real possibility and fear of LGBT people and their advocates in the state, even if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down state bans on same-sex marriage next month.

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Rob Hill, head of Human Rights Campaign of Mississippi, said the organization’s “Equality Is Our Business� campaign has drawn support of 500 individuals and businesses.

Mississippi is one of 28 states where it’s perfectly legal to discriminate against LGBT people, who often face hostile workplace environments. A 2011 study from the Los Angeles-based Williams Institute reported that some 9.2 percent of openly gay, lesbian and bisexual people lost a job because of their sexual orientation. Another 38.2 percent said they were harassed at work. Seventy-eight percent of transgender people reported workplace harassment because of their gender identity. A more recent Williams Institute study found that same-sex couples raising children have a household income nearly $11,000 lower on average than their heterosexual married parent counterparts who are raising children, which underscores the tenuous economic status of LGBT people and families. One year after Mississippi passed a controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and months after a similar measure was passed in Indiana and caused a national firestorm, Hill said workplace protections are an important battleground for LGBT equality. Since Mississippi passed its RFRA, two successful campaigns

have emerged to encourage businesses to adopt LGBT-friendly policies, “If You’re Buying, We’re Selling� and HRC’s “Equality Is Our Business� pledge program. Equality is Our Business, which began in February, has drawn support from 200 businesses and 250 individuals, Hill said. “We’ve found what we already knew, which is that business is often ahead of government in implementing inclusive policies,� Hill told the Jackson Free Press. In late April, U.S. Supreme Court justices listened to oral arguments in the latest court case over the question of whether state bans on gay marriage violate the Constitution. Last fall, U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled against Mississippi’s prohibition of same-sex marriage; the state appealed to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has not ruled on the matter. The Mississippi State Supreme Court also heard oral arguments in same-sex divorce but has not ruled in the case. Despite the passage of a half-dozen local resolutions around the state, which Hill calls great welcoming messages, no municipality has extended non-discrimination protections to LGBT city employees. Sam Begley, an attorney who’s running for a seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives as a Democrat, attended a presentation Hill put on for civic organization Jackson 2000, and said the state should revisit an anti-bullying bill that died in the legislative session earlier this year. Begley also said LGBT community might already be protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964; however, federal courts have never ruled that way. “There’s no substitute for being explicitly listed in the law,� Ian Thompson, the LGBT legislative director with the American Civil Liberties Union, told the policy-news site Vox in April. “I also think it’s a very powerful statement to see that it is the law of the land that discrimination against individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity is wrong and illegal.� Valerie Short, a Democratic candidate for governor and Air Force veteran, said she disagrees with Gov. Phil Bryant’s decision to block same-sex spouses from applying for federal benefits at Mississippi’s National Guard bases. “I’d like to hope by working with stakeholders who are interested in diversity of input and inclusivity that we would be able to work on protections that would include everyone, including the LGBT community,� Short said. Comment at www.jfp.ms. Email R.L. Nave at rlnave@jacksonfreepress.com.

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for the people who are represented in this room—the black mayors—we cannot compete when we have to go through all those pass-throughs,� Yarber said during a presentation. Still, funding options remain, including a $2.5 million loan from the Mississippi State Department of Health that the City might not have to pay back if it meets certain requirements. Then, there’s the roughly $12 million from the 1-percent sales tax that remains unspent as the 10-member commission mulls the comprehensive infrastructure master plan that Jackson developed. The commission charged with approving a plan to spend the salestax money recently approved the city’s first-year plan. The city will use the money to repair streets and bridges and to address flooding and drainage issues around town. In the first year, only cash from the sales tax will be used on projects. The next phase of the plan could include borrowing, officials said. This week, the City also paraded several shiny new pieces of recently purchased heavy equipment through the streets of downtown Jackson to start National Public Works Week and also to mark the start of a new city-wide initiative called Operation Orange Cone. The thinking behind the campaign, city officials explained, is to remove the orange cones that dot the city by making needed infrastructure fixes that total approximately $1.5 billion. With the expectation that the city will draw about $226 million over the life of the 1-percent sales tax, Yarber says the city faces a budget shortfall of $700 million. “We have to figure out ways to be frugal but also talk about ways to be innovative,� Yarber told reporters. Kishia Powell, the city publicworks director, said that despite the funding challenges and a worker shortage, Jackson isn’t waiting for external funding. She said her department has been able to reduce the 120 vacancies in public works to 108 open positions. A recruiting fair for various public-works positions takes place Thursday, May 21, in the conference room of the Department of Human and Cultural Services at the Metrocenter Mall. Email R.L. Nave at rlnave@ jacksonfreepress.com. Comment at www.jfp.ms.

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Walter Zinn Touts Jackson as a ‘Training Ground’ by R.L. Nave

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oing into the final two weeks before Democrat who has the support of the state Childers’ totals held up later in 2008 when a runoff election for Mississippi’s 1st party. Kelly finished a hair behind Zinn in he again beat former Southaven Mayor Congressional District, Walter Zinn voting, but ahead of a dozen fellow white Greg Davis to hold the seat. is emphasizing his time spent work- Republicans. Analysts expect Kelly to draw Two years later, in what President Obama ing for the City of Jackson. support among the GOP, which altogether called a Democratic shellacking, Republicans A Millsaps College alumnus, regained control of the House. In Zinn called Jackson a valuable trainthat election, Childers only received ing ground for the congressional race 41 percent of votes to Nunnelee’s 55 in which he beat the odds on May 12 percent. As a result, many pundits, and finished with the most votes cast. including Sam Hall, a former DemThat win set up a faceoff with Trent ocratic operative and Clarion-Ledger Kelly, a north Mississippi district ateditor, don’t give Zinn a snowball’s torney, on June 2. chance to defeat Kelly. Zinn, an aide to late Jackson Zinn’s camp uses Hall’s recent Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and forcolumn, in which he wrote, “Kelly mer Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., said is all but certain to be the next U.S. that after the Lumumba’s death last Walter Zinn, a Pontotoc lawyer, hopes his experience congressman from Mississippi’s year, he went to work on campaigns working for the City of Jackson will help in the runoff first district,� as a motivator. Zinn in Iowa and Central Michigan, where election for the 1st Congressional District on June 2. also says Hall’s conceding the infludivisive race politics takes a back seat ential courthouse crowd to Kelly to kitchen-table economic issues. received 83 percent of all votes. is premature. Being an attorney has earned “We don’t have to let (racial tension) be However, Zinn’s supporters argue him good relationships with judges and other the definition or the shackles that hold our that former Rep. Travis Childers’ success courthouse officials in the area, he believes. politics back,� Zinn said at a fundraiser at in the district as recently as 2008 proves One path toward victory for Zinn could Underground 119 last night. that Democrats can win there. That year, lie in increasing turnout among African Although the special election— called to Childers captured 54 percent of votes in Americans who were lukewarm to Childers’ replace the late U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee— a May special election to replace Roger brand of Democratic conservatism, which is officially nonpartisan, Zinn is black and a Wicker, who won a seat in the U.S. Senate. included voting against Obamacare. For

now, Zinn says he isn’t making any overt appeals to black voters, but he isn’t hiding the fact that African Americans are a large part of his base. “I won’t run away from the fact that I have done a lot of organizing in the black church, largely because that’s where I come from,� Zinn told the Jackson Free Press. Nor is he running on the anti-government messages that he says have dominated among Republicans in the race. Zinn, who is 34 and started working for the city of Jackson at age 28, refutes claims opponents lobbed at him that he spent too much time in Jackson away from north Mississippi. He believes his experience in the capital city working with federal funding and on infrastructure projects and small business issues are unique assets. If he is successful in his bid, Zinn says being a Mississippian will give him a distinctive voice among members grappling with many of the same issues our state faces. “There are a lot of ‘Mississippis,’ given our poverty issues, equal pay for women issues, (and) issues about better education,� he said. “Those are Democratic issues, but they’re also economic development issues.�

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hen an Operation Shoestring staff member asked 7-year-old Teaonie what her favorite part of our summer camp was, she thought long and hard before answering. This is understandable considering all the activities there, from swimming to horseback riding to creative writing to science experiments, and more. In the end, she went big picture: “I like the being outside parts best!” The significance of that answer isn’t lost on me. Teaonie’s mother had just finished sharing with our staffer that without our camp, Teaonie and her 9-yearold brother Terrell would be left to entertain themselves in the streets around their neighborhood all summer. It’s something too many children in our community face while their parents go to school or work to make ends meet—ends that won’t necessarily cover the cost of a camp or other safe, enriching summer-time opOften, middle-class tions for their children. And kids go to museums, all of us pay the price. Research from summer while low-income learning.org suggests that unchildren stay home. equal access to summer learning opportunities accounts for more than half of the achievement gap between lower- and higher-income students. While middle-class kids take family trips to museums or engage in some kind of organized learningbased programming, hundreds of children in low-income communities across Mississippi will spend their summers at home or with a relative or neighbor without access to any of these activities. As the years pass, it’s easy to see how these kids can fall further and further behind at school. It shouldn’t be surprising that this “summer slide,” as it’s often called, is a huge factor in contributing to the statistics that show that low-income students are less likely to graduate from high school or enter college. The research also shows that most students lose about two months of grade-level equivalency in math computational skills over the summer months, but low-income students also lose more than two months in reading achievement, despite the fact that their middle-class peers actually make slight gains in that area. This is a particularly sensitive topic right now, considering the concern surrounding the less-than-ideal results of Mississippi’s so-called third-grade reading gate test students took this year. Today, nearly 15 percent of this year’s publicschool third graders in our state may not move to the fourth grade. Let me be clear. I’m not pretending to offer a silver bullet for our city and state’s educational—and relatedly, economic—struggles. But when the data tell us that investing in accessible quality summer programs for the children in our state who wouldn’t otherwise have access can make the difference between dropping out or finishing school for these students, it seems like a no-brainer. The good news is that many people and organizations are already making efforts toward this end. Here in Jackson, we at Operation Shoestring have enjoyed being a part of the growing momentum of the Alignment Jackson initiative that brings local businesses, nonprofits and other organizations together with Jackson Public Schools to support the successful education of our children, including providing accessible learning opportunities through these summer months. But these efforts are only a start. The larger solution to the issue of summer slide and our children’s education in general won’t be reached without all of us involved, whether or not we live in the city limits, send our kids to a public or private school, or even have children. The success of our children impacts all of us; therefore, access to quality learning opportunities for kids like Teaonie and her brother Terrell should matter to everyone. Help support this year’s Operation Shoestring summer camp for 250 central Jackson kids by participating in its Shoestring Summer Fling fundraiser June 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. during Fondren’s First Thursday. For more information, visit operation shoestring.org. Robert Langford is the executive director of the organization, which provides year-round academic, social and emotional support to children in central Jackson from pre-K through 12th grade while supporting and providing resources to their families.

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any who grew up around these parts, and many more who still live here, had it instilled in them that Jackson is a social dead-end. Many can’t wait to leave, and some do. It’s easy to fall into the trap of viewing Jackson, the metro area and Mississippi as a place where nothing will ever change, where there’s nothing to do. But just look a little closer, and you can see that it’s a changing place. Jackson is fun. Every week, we hear about new interesting restaurants popping up, including Liquid Light Café, a raw-food restaurant that’s opening soon, and many others. After recent renovations, Capitol Street had a soft grand-opening celebration of sorts in the form of Dine & Dash, Saturday, May 16, where Jacksonians could sample food from downtown restaurants and learn about other Jackson businesses. The formal grand opening, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and another festival, took place Tuesday, May 19. Downtown Jackson will have more events in the coming weeks, including Rock Your Block Party at the Mississippi Museum of Art. For that event, Jacksonians can dress as their favorite thing in downtown Jackson. Some time this summer, High Heaven Trampoline Park will open where The Park used to be, and Mississippi Cold Drip Coffee opened at The Hatch in Midtown.

There is also talk of replicating Fondren’s First Thursday in south Jackson. A Juneteenth celebration is slated for Battlefield Park on June 20. Mississippi Comic Con is coming up in June, and in August, Jackson will host the Mississippi Book Festival. Plus, there are old favorites like the Jackson Zoo, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Children’s Museum and Mississippi Braves games. Besides all of this, just pay attention to your local media. The Jackson Free Press covers so many artists and musicians and writers and just all around amazing people who prove that Jackson is great. Basically, what we’re trying to say is this: Don’t count Jackson and the metro area out. Instead of griping what Jackson doesn’t have, consider the things we do have. This summer, we invite you to get out and appreciate your city and your area. Go play dodgeball at High Heaven when it opens. Get some cold-brewed coffee from Cold Drip. Dress up as the King Edward at Rock Your Block Party. Go find local bands to listen to and visit places like the art museum. Don’t sit there and think to yourself that you absolutely must leave because there’s nothing for you here. We may not have every amenity of bigger cities, but we do have a lot of cool things. Get out there and enjoy it and keep your eyes peeled for more.

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recently participated in a conversation with a group of people concerning the civil rights of certain marginalized groups. We all had an idea of what that concept means in the “new millennium.” The general consensus was that the doctrine of equality should reign supreme in the land; no person should be assigned to secondclass citizenship based on race, religion, gender or gender identity, or sexual orientation … you get the idea. Everyone except one person in the group had this point of view, and there began my personal dilemma. This person’s viewpoint focused on the civil rights of Christians and churches that are against marriage equality. To be fair, I didn’t expect anything different from this person. She has made her views known and has debated her point with me since we met. It is a view some of us are familiar with and are tired of hearing: Homosexuality is a choice and a sin; wanting marriage equality is asking for special rights (somehow wanting equal rights transformed into “special rights”); and marriage-equality laws discriminate against churches and religions that want to discriminate against the LGBT community. She also stated that preachers would have to marry same-sex couples if marriage equality became nationally recognized and legalized. I don’t want to address the idiocy of her point of view. We can all go on forever about the fallible logic she used to support it. As offensive as it was, the point of view itself wasn’t the most offense portion; it was the speaker. She is an African American female with dark skin, natural hair and a crunchy-hippie style of dressing—not the package you would imagine such a horrible sentiment would come from. But there it was. The day she said her peace was the day I realized that some minorities may have found a new way to “pass.” Passing traditionally meant that lightskinned African Americans with not-socurly hair (and European facial features) would and could pass for white. As time marched on, the term was used in the LGBT community to indicate that a gay man or woman could pass for straight, a transgender person could pass as the gender they identify with, and so on. I believe that today, passing has mutated into something other than an aesthetic means to blend into the white world because some individuals can’t pass physically. But they can if they adopt the ideol-

ogy of mainstream society to make themselves acceptable. Call it New Millennial passing. The main difference here is that passing does not mean visually passing, but passing politically or philosophically. This manifests when the person trying to pass internalizes the negative stereotypes, accepts them as truths about him or herself and tries to gain acceptance from the particular group he or she emulates. They often deflect focus from their perceived faults by pointing out the faults of another marginalized group. Basically, the person is saying, “Yes, I am wretched, but look at these people! At least am not like these people! I hate them, too; let’s hate them together.” It’s almost like being a tattletale or a cheerleader for the bigots. So if people have the right to express their views, what is the problem? As I see it, the problem is not the speech the person is conveying, but the driving force behind it. The motivation is not the message, but the need to be part of a group they would not be a member of any other way. Imagine if there was no sincerity behind the words, but instead, a hurt ego that the speaker was trying to fill. I am not stretching my imagination when I doubt the sincerity behind the message. We all remember Strom Thurmond, the avid segregationist who not only had a daughter with an African American woman, but who also financially supported her and paid for her college education. Seems like Thurmond believed in some form in integration, huh? Then, there were the people who did the actual dirty work during the Sovereignty Commission years. It was not the upper echelon of white Southerners who openly terrorized, spied on and murdered African Americans and civil-rights advocates for about 21 years; it was the lower class whites that did the dirty work, which was convenient for the ones who wanted to be anonymous and not risk a jail sentence. Do you see the similarities? Both were trying to fit in. Bigotry is bigotry. Certain things shouldn’t be tolerated, but allowing the speech promotes dialogue, which could shed light on the hate. Logical thinking will bring such ideologies to their knees and kill them. Deirdre Jackson has lived in Jackson since 1986. She hopes to be a part of the movement that will improve her city and her state.

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The Must-Sees of Summer 2015 by Micah Smith

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nce May rolls around each year, tons of new activities pop up, old events spring back to life, and summer feels absolutely endless. That is, it does until it’s over. Here are a few ideas to keep an eye out for as you soak up as much summer as possible.

“It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues� May 26-June 7, New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St., 601-948-3531) You don’t need a reminder that Mississippi is the birthplace of blues music. But New Stage Theatre’s latest production isn’t a reminder. It’s a celebration, and with the recent loss of legendary guitarist B.B. King, the play couldn’t have come to Jackson at a better time. “It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues� traces the lineage of one the quintessential American music genres with more than 24 classic songs that highlight some of the styles and icons that influenced it along the way. Even for those who aren’t well versed in blues, it’s a great jumping-off point.

Fondren’s First Thursday Thursday, June 4, August 6, Fondren If the ever-growing crowds of people who attend each month are any indication, Fondren’s First Thursdays have a bright future, which now happens earlier in the day, with the hours being extended to an 11 a.m. start time in June. Owner Ron Chane has doubled up on the successes of the former Fondren After 5 by making it a haven for creative collaborations, whether it’s artists,

chefs or musicians. And let’s just be honest: Before this, when was the last time you said, “Oh, awesome. It’s Thursday.�?

The Workout Room Friday, June 12, The Mediterranean Fish & Grill (6550 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601-956-0082) As it turns out, Jackson is an amazing place for stand-up comedy. In the last few months, we’ve had successful comedians, such as Bill Burr, Sommore and Sean Patton, perform here. My interview with Burr got me itching to try stand-up at One Block East’s monthly open-mic. Now, I’m looking forward to trying again at The Workout Room, a comedy event designed for first-timers and new material. It’s nerve-wracking, but it’s something everyone should try once.

Mississippi Comic Con June 27-28, Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St., 601-973-3795) I don’t mind admitting that I’m a massive fan of “nerd entertainment� at large, from movies and TV to comic books and

graphic novels. But even if I wasn’t, the first-ever Mississippi Comic Con would be on my can’t-miss list. It’s all about spectacle, and this evolution of last year’s successful SOPOCU Con has plenty of that. Guests include a World Wrestling Entertainment star, an anime voice actor, renowned cosplayers and many of the country’s best artistic talents. If you’re worried about fitting in, don’t be. AVC Conventions has pulled together something for fans of anything and everything. Look for a larger story in Jackson Free Press’ near future.

The 11th Annual JFP Chick Ball Saturday, July 18, Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St., 601-948-0888) One of my favorite things about working with the Jackson Free Press is being at the center of Jackson’s events, and few get people as excited as the annual Chick Ball, which, this year, raises money for the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It’s a crazy time with local businesses and artists bringing in auction items left and right, but the food, music and cause make the Chick Ball one of the year’s best places to be.

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Events at William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.) UĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂŒÂœĂ€ĂžĂŠ ĂƒĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ…ĂŠMay 20, noon. Mississippi First Lady Elise Winter discusses her book, “Once in a Lifetime: Reflections of a Mississippi First Lady.â€? Sales and signing to follow. Free; call 601-576-6998. UĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂŒÂœĂ€ĂžĂŠ ĂƒĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ…ĂŠJune 3, noon. Author Janice Tracy discusses her book, “Mississippi Moonshine Politics.â€? Sales and signing to follow. Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us. UĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂŒÂœĂ€ĂžĂŠ ĂƒĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ… June 10, noon-1 p.m. Historian Clarence Hunter presents “Three Chaplains,â€? a program about influential staff at Tougaloo College. Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us.

UĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂŒÂœĂ€ĂžĂŠ ĂƒĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ…ĂŠJune 17, noon. Author Ronald Borne discusses his book, “Troutmouth: The Two Careers of Hugh Clegg.â€? Free; call 601576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us. Events at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) UĂŠ,ÂœVÂŽĂŠ9ÂœĂ•Ă€ĂŠ Â?ÂœVÂŽĂŠ*>Ă€ĂŒĂž May 21, 4-8 p.m. The Downtown Business Association hosts. Dress as your favorite part of downtown. Includes popup restaurants, entertainment and more. Free; call 589-0941; email dbajxn@gmail.com. UĂŠ Ă€ĂŒĂŠ >ÀÊ*ÂœÂŤĂŠ/Ă€ÂˆĂ›Âˆ> May 21, June 18, 7 p.m. daniel johnson, artist and MMA Director of Engagement and Learning, hosts. Teams are challenged to art and pop culture trivia. Free; call 960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

UĂŠÂş7iĂŠ Ă€iĂŠ >VÂŽĂƒÂœÂ˜ÂťĂŠ >“ˆÂ?ÞÊ >ĂžĂŠÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ Ă€iiÂ˜ĂŠ May 25, noon-5 p.m. On the BankPlus Green. The City of Jackson and 97.7 WRBJ are the presenters. Includes space jumps, face painting, a video game truck, balloon animals, food trucks, a salute to servicemen and more. Free; call 601-960-1537; email sbyrd@jacksonms.gov. UĂŠ ĂŠ ˆ`ĂƒĂ•Â“Â“iĂ€½ĂƒĂŠ Ă›iĂŠ >ĂƒÂ…ÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ Ă?ĂŒĂ€>Ă›>}>˜â>ĂŠ EĂŠ >ÂˆĂ€ĂŠ Ă?ÂŤÂ?ÂœĂƒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠMay 29, 6 p.m. Laces by Lexi and Thomas by Design are the presenters, and Selena Johnson of Lifetime’s “Bring Itâ€? is the host. The red carpet event is at 6 p.m., and the fashion and hair show is at 7 p.m. $25, $40 VIP; call 601-506-7545; email lacesbylexi@gmail.com or thomasbydesign@ comcast.net; lacesbylexi.com.

->Â˜ĂŒÂœĂ€iĂŠ Ă€>ViĂž½ĂƒĂŠ-ÂœVˆ>Â?ĂŠ i`ˆ>ĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ…ĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ… May 22, June 19, July 30, noon, at One Block East (642 Tombigbee St.). Bracey is a candidate for Hinds County Tax Collector. Includes a Q&A session, free food and networking. Post on social media with the hashtag #bracey4u at the event. Free; call 601-214-0156; email santorebracey2015@gmail.com; bracey4u.com. Events at Old Capitol Museum (100 S. State St.) UĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂŒÂœĂ€ĂžĂŠ ĂƒĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ…ĂŠMay 27, noon. Authors Paul Kapp and Todd Sanders discuss their book, “The Architecture of William Nichols: Building the Antebellum South in North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi.â€? Sales and signing to follow. Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us.

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HOLIDAY ˜`iÂŤi˜`i˜ViĂŠ >ÞÊ iÂ?iLĂ€>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠJuly 3-4, 7 p.m., at Trustmark Park (1 Braves Way, Pearl). The celebration and fireworks show takes place after the Mississippi Braves game against the Mobile Bay Bears. $8-$15; call 601-932-8788; milb.com. Ă€Âœ>`“i>`ÂœĂœĂŠ iˆ}Â…LÂœĂ€Â…ÂœÂœ`ĂŠ ĂƒĂƒÂœVˆ>‡ ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ ÂœĂ•Ă€ĂŒÂ…ĂŠÂœvĂŠ Ă•Â?ÞÊ*>Ă€>`iĂŠJuly 4, 11 a.m., at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church (4419 Broadmeadow Drive). Costumes encouraged. Bicycles and wagon floats welcome. Refreshments and familyfriendly activities after the parade. Free; call 366-1403; email maureencatherinesmith@ gmail.com or pushthepig@gmail.com; topoffondren.com. ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ >“ˆÂ?ÞÊ iĂƒĂŒĂŠJuly 4, 3-8 p.m., at Livingston Park (150 Livingston Park Drive). The family-friendly event includes food, children’s activities and fireworks. Free; call 601-398-2433; email lsh@theholmesinc.com; theholmesinc.com. >“ˆÂ?ÞÊ ÂˆĂ€iĂœÂœĂ€ÂŽĂƒĂŠ Ă?ĂŒĂ€>Ă›>}>˜â>ĂŠJuly 4, 5-9:30 p.m., at Traceway Park (200 Soccer Row, Clinton). The family-friendly event features music from Little Big Town and the Kimberlee Helton Band, children’s activities, food, fireworks and more. Free admission, $8 parking fee; call 601-9246082; clintonparksandrec.com. >`ÂˆĂƒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ >“ˆÂ?ÞÊ ÂˆĂ€iĂœÂœĂ€ÂŽĂƒĂŠJuly 4, 9 p.m., at Liberty Park, Madison (Liberty Park Drive, Madison). Every July 4, the town of Madison celebrates with a fireworks display in Liberty Park. Family friendly. Free; call 601-853-9109; madisonthecity.com. >VÂŽĂƒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ*Ă€ÂœviĂƒĂƒÂˆÂœÂ˜>Â?ĂŠ Ă€ÂœĂ•ÂŤĂŠ iĂŒĂœÂœĂ€ÂŽÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠ Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂŠ May 28, 5:30-7 p.m., at The Penguin Restaurant & Bar (1100 John R. Lynch St.). The event for minority professionals is centered around Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber’s #GoodThingsJXN theme. Topics include mentoring, political activism and community service. Free; call 601-415-8460; email info@thepenguinms.com. ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ-ĂŒ>ĂŒiĂŠ œ˜viĂ€i˜ViĂŠ *ĂŠ-ĂŒ>ĂŒiĂŠ iiĂŒÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ ÂœĂŒÂ…iĂ€ĂŠÂœvĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ9i>ÀÊ Ă•Â˜VÂ…iÂœÂ˜ĂŠ May 30, 10 a.m., at College Hill M.B. Church (1600 Florence Ave.). Includes executive, youth and college student meetings. $15 luncheon; call 601-353-8452; email info@msnaacp.org.

/ĂœÂœĂŠ,ÂˆĂ›iĂ€ĂƒĂŠ >Â?>ĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ/ÂœĂ•}>Â?ÂœÂœĂŠ ÂœÂ˜ÂœĂ€ĂƒĂŠMay 30, 7 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). The theme is “Celebrating Women of Distinction.â€? Honorees include bank executive Veranda Dickens, jass artist Cassandra Wilson, attorney Martha Bergmark and Irigrid Saunders Jones of the Coca-Cola Foundation. Chante Moore and Howard Hewitt perform. $200, sponsorships available; call 601-977-7871; tougaloo.edu. Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ ˆÂ?Â?Ăƒ>ÂŤĂƒĂŠ ÂœÂ?Â?i}iĂŠ(1701 N. State St.) UĂŠ Ă?ViÂ?Â?i˜ViĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ VĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠÂ‡ĂŠ ÂœÂ˜ÂŤĂ€ÂœvÂˆĂŒĂŠ >˜>}i‡ “iÂ˜ĂŒĂŠ iĂ€ĂŒÂˆvˆV>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ*Ă€Âœ}Ă€>“ÊJune 4, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., June 5, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. In Murrah Hall. The Mississippi Center for Nonprofits’ two-day training is for board members, directors, nonprofit staff and volunteers. Registration required. Meals included. $295; call 601-9680061; msnonprofits.org. UĂŠ Ă•`ÂœĂ€>ĂŠ7iÂ?ĂŒĂžĂŠ-VÂ…ÂœÂ?>Ă€Ăƒ½ĂŠ-ĂžÂ“ÂŤÂœĂƒÂˆĂ•Â“ June 4-7. Leading scholars discuss the author’s photography and writing, and the artwork featured in the Welty Biennial exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Free; call 974-1000; email robin@weltybiennial.org; weltybiennial.org. ,>Â˜ÂŽÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ ÂœĂ•Â˜ĂŒĂžĂŠ i“œVĂ€>ĂŒÂˆVĂŠ Ă?iVĂ•ĂŒÂˆĂ›iĂŠ œ“‡ Â“ÂˆĂŒĂŒiiĂŠ iiĂŒÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠJune 4, 6-7 p.m., at Rankin County Board of Supervisors (211 E. Government St., Brandon). The committee meets in the boardroom to discuss the upcoming Aug. 4 election. Open to the public. Free; call 601761-0755; email ryanpollardbrown@gmail.com; rankindemocrats.net. Ă•Â˜iĂŠ,iVÂˆĂŒ>Â?ĂŠ,i“ˆĂ?\ĂŠ Â˜ĂŠ Ă›i˜ˆ˜}ĂŠÂœvĂŠ Ă•ĂƒÂˆVĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ

>˜Vˆ˜}ĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ Ă•`ÂœĂ€>½ĂƒĂŠ >Ă€`iÂ˜ĂŠJune 4, 6-8:30 p.m., at Eudora Welty House and Museum (1119 Pinehurst Place). The celebration that includes live music and remarks from scholar Suzanne Mars is in conjunction with the Welty Biennial. Free; call 601-353-7762; email robin@weltybiennial.org; weltybiennial.org. Â˜ĂŒĂ€Âœ`Ă•VĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠ >Ă›>-VĂ€ÂˆÂŤĂŒĂŠJune 4, 6:30-8 p.m., at Code South Labs (736 S. President St.). The programming class is geared toward beginners or those with no prior experience. Please bring a laptop (Mac preferred) with Google Chrome installed. Registration required. Free; email info@ codesouthlabs.com; codesouthlabs.com. ,>Â˜ÂŽÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ ÂœĂ•Â˜ĂŒĂžĂŠ i“œVĂ€>ĂŒĂƒĂŠ ÂœÂ˜ĂŒÂ…Â?ÞÊ Ă€i>ÂŽv>ĂƒĂŒĂŠ June 6, Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m., at Corner Bakery, Flowood (108 Market St., Flowood). On first Saturdays at 8:30am, Jackson-area Democrats meet for breakfast and discuss current political activities. Open to the public. Free with food for sale; call 601-919-9797; rankindemocrats.net. -ĂŒiÂŤĂŠ Â˜ĂŒÂœĂŠ Ă€i>ĂŒÂ˜iĂƒĂƒĂŠ œ˜viĂ€i˜ViĂŠJune 6, noon-1 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic School (308 New Mannsdale Road, Madison). In the Fine Arts Building. The speaker is author and motivational speaker Eric Thomas. Admission prices are higher at the door. $45-$75; call 601-898-4800; eventbrite.com. * ĂŠ-ÂœĂ•ĂŒÂ…iĂ€Â˜ĂŠ Â?>ĂƒĂƒÂˆVĂŠ Âœ`ĂžLĂ•ÂˆÂ?`ˆ˜}ĂŠ œ“‡ ÂŤiĂŒÂˆĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠJune 6, at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). Categories include bodybuilding, figure, bikini and physique. $20 prejudging, night show: $30, $40 VIP; email hollis1965@comcast. net; npcsouthernclassic.com.

JFP-SPONSORED Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ œ˜`Ă€i˜ UĂŠ Ă€ĂŒĂƒ]ĂŠ >ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ i>ĂŒĂƒ May 21, 5 p.m. In its 15th year, Fondren’s spring arts celebration showcases Jackson’s best in art, antiques, gifts, apparel, interior design, furniture, food and music. Free; call 601-981-9606; fondren.org. UĂŠ œ˜`Ă€i˜½ĂƒĂŠ ÂˆĂ€ĂƒĂŒĂŠ/Â…Ă•Ă€Ăƒ`>Ăž June 4, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Studio Chane hosts the mostly monthly neighborhood event formerly known as Fondren After 5. Includes shopping, food vendors, live music, open houses, a pet adoption drive and more. Free; call 601-720-2426; fft.city. /Â…iĂŠ*i>Ă€Â?ĂŠ >VĂŒÂœĂ€\ĂŠ Â˜ĂŠ Â?Â?ĂŠ7Â…ÂˆĂŒiĂŠ vv>ÂˆĂ€ June 5, 7 p.m., at Country Club of Jackson (345 St. Andrews Drive). The Rho Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the host. Includes music, food and a silent auction. Proceeds go toward the sorority chapter’s community programs and the Think HBCU Initiative. For ages 21 and up. $50, $400 table of eight; call 601665-9243; email info@theallwhiteaffair.com; theallwhiteaffair.com. 7Ă€ÂˆĂŒiĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠ Â…>˜}iĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ7ÂœĂ€Â?` June 6, 12:30-3 p.m., at JFP Classroom (Capitol Towers, 125 S. Congress St., Suite 1324). Meets six Saturdays through early August. Classes recorded if you need to miss any. Learn to write sparkling stories that can change your life and the world around you in Donna Ladd’s nonfiction writing classes. Register by May 6 for $101 off. $350; call 601-362-6121, ext. 15; email class@writingtochange.com; writingtochange.com. >Ă€Â˜Ăž>Ă€`ĂŠ œ˜ViĂ€ĂŒ June 12, 6 p.m., at Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum (1150 Lakeland Drive). Southern Grass and The Black Lillies perform at the outdoor event. The event is a fundraiser for the Agriculture and Forestry Museum Foundation. Lawn chairs welcome. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $1 ages 12 and under; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net. ÂŁÂŁĂŒÂ…ĂŠ Â˜Â˜Ă•>Â?ĂŠ *ĂŠ …ˆVÂŽĂŠ >Â?Â? July 18, at Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St.). Includes food, door prizes, a silent auction, poetry and live music. Benefits the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence. For ages 18 and up. Seeking sponsors, auction donations and volunteers now. Stay tuned for updates. Admission TBA; call 948-0888; email jane@halandmals.com; jfpchickball.com. 1˜ Ă€ÂœÂŽi˜\ĂŠ >Žˆ˜}ĂŠ >Ă€Ă€Âˆ>}iĂŠ >ĂƒĂŒĂŠ ÂœÂœĂŒĂŠ

>“ÊJune 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Mississippi Public Broadcasting (3825 Ridgewood Road). Marriage coaches Jim and Teresa Adams are the presenters. Topics of discussion include communication skills, finances, intimacy, parenting, blended families and more. Registration required. $119 per couple through June 1, then $159; call 601-624-6167; unbrokenmarriagebootcamp.com. Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ >VÂŽĂƒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ-ĂŒ>ĂŒiĂŠ1Â˜ÂˆĂ›iĂ€ĂƒÂˆĂŒĂž (1400 John R. Lynch St.) UĂŠ >ĂƒÂˆVĂŠ+Ă•ÂˆVÂŽ ÂœÂœÂŽĂƒĂŠJune 16, 9 a.m.-noon. In the Welcome Center. The Mississippi Center for Nonprofits hosts. Learn about the types of information you need to track in your nonprofit or business, and how to enter it in the accounting software. $109, $69 members; call 9680061; msnonprofits.org. UĂŠ >Ă€}>Ă€iĂŒĂŠ7>Â?ÂŽiÀÊ iÂ˜ĂŒi˜˜ˆ>Â?ĂŠ*Ă€Âœ}Ă€>“ÊJuly 7, 11:30 a.m., July 10, 5 p.m. July 7 at 11:30 a.m., the Jubilee Picnic, a lecture from Dr. Maryemma Graham and a roundtable discussion take place at Ayer Hall. July 10 at the Student Center, the gala includes a reception at 5 p.m. and music at 7 p.m. Please RSVP for the gala. Free; call 601-979-3935; jsums.edu/ margaretwalkercenter. ˆ˜`ĂƒĂŠ ÂœĂ•Â˜ĂŒĂžĂŠ Փ>Â˜ĂŠ,iĂƒÂœĂ•Ă€ViĂŠ }i˜VÞÊ iiĂŒÂ‡ ˆ˜}ĂŠJune 17, July 15, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., at Hinds County Human Resource Agency (258 Maddox Road). The board of directors meets on third Wednesdays. Open to the public; Hinds County residents are encouraged to attend. Free; call 601923-1838; hchra.org.

ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ >ÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ-ĂŒĂ€iiĂŒĂŠ ĂƒĂƒÂœVˆ>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ Ăœ>Ă€`ĂƒĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ…iÂœÂ˜ĂŠJune 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Old Capitol Inn (226 N. State St.). In the ballroom. MMSA members receive awards for their contributions to their communities. RSVP. $40 per person; call 601-944-0113; email denisehalbach@ msmainstreet.com; msmainstreet.com. ,>Â˜ÂŽÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ ÂœĂ•Â˜ĂŒĂžĂŠ i`iĂ€>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠÂœvĂŠ i“œVĂ€>ĂŒÂˆVĂŠ 7œ“iÂ˜ĂŠ*ˆV˜ˆVĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ*>ÀŽÊJune 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Jenkins Park (Old Whitfield Road, Pearl). Includes meeting the 2015 Democratic candidates and a voter registration drive. Open to the public. Free; call 601-9692913; email thelma@mississippidemocrats.org; rankindemocrats.net. iÂœÂ˜ĂŠ ˆ}Â…ĂŒĂƒĂŠJuly 18, 7 p.m., at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Highland Drive). In the Literacy Garden. The adults-only event includes music, glow-themed surprises and more. For ages 21 and up. Valid ID required. Admission TBA; call 981-5469; mississippichildrensmuseum.com. -ĂŒÂˆÂ?iĂŒĂŒÂœĂƒĂŠÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ*>Ă›i“iÂ˜ĂŒ½ĂƒĂŠÂş7Â…>ĂŒĂŠ Ê 7œ“i˜½ĂƒĂŠ Â“ÂŤÂœĂœiÀ“iÂ˜ĂŒĂŠ œ˜viĂ€i˜ViĂŠAug. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University (1230 Raymond Road). Another Family Gathering is the host. The keynote speaker is Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald of the Children’s Defense Fund. The award recipient is L. Sherie Dean, CEO and founder of The L. Sherie Alert. Proceeds benefit the Cure Sickle Cell Foundation. $50 until June 30, $60 after, vendor tables and sponsorships available; call 601-699-3123; email anotherfamilygathering@yahoo.com; stilettosonthepavement.com.

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KIDS UĂŠ Ă€i>ĂŒÂˆĂ›iĂŠ Ă€>vĂŒĂŠ >“\ĂŠ*ÂœĂŒĂŒiÀÞÊJune 15, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The program is for ages 9-12 through June 18. Registration required. $175; call 601-856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org. UĂŠ Ă€i>ĂŒÂˆĂ›iĂŠ Ă€>vĂŒĂŠ >“\ĂŠ7i>Ă›ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠJune 15, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The program is for ages 9-12 through June 18. Registration required. $175; call 601-856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org. UĂŠ Ă€i>ĂŒÂˆĂ›iĂŠ Ă€>vĂŒĂŠ >“ÊvÂœĂ€ĂŠ/iiÂ˜Ăƒ\ĂŠ Â?>VÂŽĂƒÂ“ÂˆĂŒÂ…Â‡ ing June 15, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The program is for ages 13-17 through June 18. Registration required. $175; call 601-856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org. UĂŠ Ă€i>ĂŒÂˆĂ›iĂŠ Ă€>vĂŒĂŠ >“ÊvÂœĂ€ĂŠ/iiÂ˜Ăƒ\ĂŠ Ă•Ăƒi`ĂŠ Â?>ĂƒĂƒĂŠ June 15, 1-4:30 p.m. The program is for ages

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Events at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.) UĂŠ<ÂœÂœĂŠ >“\ĂŠ Ă€ÂˆĂŒĂŒiÀÊ Â?ÂœĂŒÂ…iĂƒĂŠJune 1, 9 a.m.noon. Learn about different types of animal coverings. For ages 4-5. Runs through June 5. Registration required. $95, $85 members, optional extended care sold separately; call 601352-2580, ext. 240; jacksonzoo.org/camp. Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ Ă•ĂƒiĂ•Â“ĂŠÂœvĂŠ Ă€ĂŒĂŠ(380 S. UĂŠ<ÂœÂœĂŠ >“\ĂŠ ÂœĂƒĂŒĂŠ Ă?ĂŒĂ€i“iĂŠ­ }iĂƒĂŠĂˆÂ‡nÂŽĂŠJune 1, Lamar St.) 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., UĂŠ-ĂŒĂ•`ÂˆÂœĂŠ p/Â…iĂŠ-VĂ•Â?ÂŤĂŒÂœĂ€ĂŠÂˆĂƒĂŠ*Ă€iĂƒiÂ˜ĂŒ\ĂŠ July 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn about the -iĂƒĂƒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ ĂŠJune 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children remarkable abilities of some animals in ages 11-13 learn how to create 3D works the one-week camp. For ages 6-8. Regisof art using non-traditional materials. Runs tration required. $185, $170 members, through June 5. Registration required. optional extended care and lunch sold $250; call 960-1515; msmuseumart.org. separately; call 601-352-2580, ext. 240; jacksonzoo.org/camp. UĂŠ-ĂŒĂ•`ÂˆÂœĂŠ p*Ă€ÂˆÂ˜ĂŒÂ“>Žˆ˜}ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ->˜`Ă€>ĂŠ Ă•Ă€VÂ…ÂˆĂƒÂœÂ˜ June 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages UĂŠ<ÂœÂœĂŠ >“\ĂŠ<ÂœÂœĂŠ iiÂŤÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠ£ä£ĂŠJune 15, 14-17 create a fabric matrix, generate June 29, July 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The oneimagery for collographs and more. Runs week camp includes hands-on activities, through June 12. Registration required. animal encounters and tours. For ages $250; call 960-1515; msmuseumart.org. 9-12. Registration required. $185, $170 members, optional extended care and UĂŠ-ĂŒĂ•`ÂˆÂœĂŠ p/Â…iĂŠ-VĂ•Â?ÂŤĂŒÂœĂ€ĂŠÂˆĂƒĂŠ*Ă€iĂƒiÂ˜ĂŒ\ĂŠ The Jackson Zoo’s weeklong Zoo Keeping 101 lunch sold separately; call 601-352-iĂƒĂƒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ ĂŠJune 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children camp features guided tours where campers can see 2580, ext. 240; jacksonzoo.org/camp. ages 11-13 learn how to create 3D works animals such as Sumatran tigers. of art using non-traditional materials. Runs UĂŠ >ĂƒĂŒĂŠ-ÂŤÂ?>ĂƒÂ… Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at through June 19. Registration required. Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). The $250; call 960-1515; msmuseumart.org. end-of-summer event includes water 13-17 through June 18. Registration required. slides, a squirt gun zone, bounce houses, face UĂŠ ÂœÂœÂŽĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ i>Ă€Â˜ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ ÂœÂœĂŒ June 19, 10:30 $175; call 856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org. painting and more. Included with admission a.m., July 17, 10:30 a.m. This event ages 5 and UĂŠ Ă€i>ĂŒÂˆĂ›iĂŠ Ă€>vĂŒĂŠ >“\ĂŠ->“Â?iÀÊ >“Ê ĂŠJuly ($9.25, $8.25 seniors, $6.75 ages 2-12, children under and their parents features a hands-on art 13, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The program is for ages under 2 and members free); call 601-352-2580; activity and story time. Please dress for mess. 5-8 and runs through July 17. Registration jacksonzoo.org. Free; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org. required. $185, $160 additional child; call 601UĂŠ-ĂŒĂ•`ÂˆÂœĂŠ p*Ă€ÂˆÂ˜ĂŒÂ“>Žˆ˜}ĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ7i˜`ÞÊ ``Â?i‡ Events at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.) 856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org. man June 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children ages UĂŠ ÂˆĂ€ĂƒĂŒĂŠ-ĂŒ>}iĂƒĂŠ >“ÊJune 1, 9 a.m.-noon. The UĂŠ Ă€i>ĂŒÂˆĂ›iĂŠ Ă€>vĂŒĂŠ >“ÊvÂœĂ€ĂŠ/iiÂ˜Ăƒ\ĂŠ Â?>VŽ‡ 11-13 learn the process of printmaking through acting camp is for children who have completed smithing July 27, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The hands-on exercises. Runs through July 3. Reggrades 1-4. Held weekdays through June 12. program is for ages 13-17 through July 30. istration required. $250; call 960-1515; msmuRegistration required. $250; call 601-948-3533, Registration required. $175; call 601-856seumart.org. ext. 232; email education@newstagetheatre. 7546; craftsmensguildofms.org. com; newstagetheatre.com. Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ >VÂŽĂƒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ-ĂŒ>ĂŒiĂŠ1Â˜ÂˆĂ›iĂ€ĂƒÂˆĂŒĂžĂŠ(1400 John R. Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ ˆÂ?Â?Ăƒ>ÂŤĂƒĂŠ ÂœÂ?Â?i}iĂŠ(1701 N. State St.) Lynch St.) UĂŠ VĂŒÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠ-Â…>ÂŽiĂƒÂŤi>Ă€iĂŠ >“ÊJune 1, 1-5 p.m. UĂŠ-œ˜}ĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ-ĂŒ>}iĂŠ >“ÊJune 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The theater camp is for youth who have comUĂŠ-Փ“iÀÊ-ÂŤÂœĂ€ĂŒĂƒĂŠ >Â“ÂŤĂƒ]ĂŠ Ă€>`iĂƒĂŠ ‡£ÓÊJune 1. For children entering grades 3-6. Campers learn pleted grades 5-11. Held weekdays through Options include baseball, volleyball and footsongs from musicals, incorporate stage moveJune 12. Registration required. $250; call 601ball. Check the website for details. Registration ment, write theatrical narratives and collaborate 948-3533, ext. 232; email education@newstagrequired. Fees vary; call 979-2121; jsums.edu. on an original project. Bring sack lunches. Regetheatre.com; newstagetheatre.com. UĂŠ-Փ“iÀÊ ˆ}Â…ĂŠ-V…œœÂ?ĂŠ >˜`]ĂŠ >˜ViĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ istration required. Runs through June 5. $180; UĂŠ Ă€Âœ>`Ăœ>ÞÊ Ă€°ĂŠ-Փ“iÀÊ >“Ê Â˜ĂŒiÂ˜ĂƒÂˆĂ›i June

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Wine Tasting: Springtime Favorites May 26, 6-8 p.m., at Amerigo Italian Restaurant (6592 Old Canton Road). Enjoy four wines paired with bruschetta and tiramisu. Reservations required. $20 plus tax and tip; call 601-9770563; amerigo.net.

"«i }Ê vÊ Àià Ê>ÌÊ Ûi June 2, 5 p.m., at Olde Towne Clinton (Jefferson Street and West Leake Street, Clinton). The farmers market is open Tuesdays through Aug. 25. Free; call 601924-5472; email mainstreetclinton@clintonms. org; clintonms.org/Fresh@5.

> Ì Ê À>vÌÊ iiÀÊ iÃÌ Û> June 20, 4 p.m., at Historic Canton Square (Courthouse Square, Canton). Enjoy craft beer tastings at several buildings in Canton’s historic square. More than 30 flavors available. For ages 21 and up. $25; call 800-745-3000.

Events at Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Ave., Suite 201) UÊ À Ê À `>Þ May 29, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy a signature beer from Yazoo Brewery. Beer for sale; call 982-2899; saltinerestaurant.com. UÊ ÕiÃÌÊ ivÊ-iÀ ià June 8, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a six-course dinner from Chef Jason McLeod of Ironside Fish & Oyster in San Diego. Beer pairings sold separately. Reservations required. $80 per person, $20 for optional beer pairings; call 601-982-2899; saltinerestaurant.com.

>` Ã Ê Õ ÌÞÊ >ÀLiVÕiÊ vvÊ ÌiÃÌ June 13, 6 a.m.-6 p.m., at Historic Canton Square (Courthouse Square, Canton). Greater Refuge Temple hosts the event in conjunction with the Canton Chamber Main Street Association. Individuals and teams compete for a chance to win cash prizes. Registration required to compete. Free for spectators, $55 vendors, competitors: $65 individuals, $70 company sponsored; call 601-859-1900; email kenoneveals@gmail.com; canton-mississippi.com.

ÃÃ ÃÃ «« Ê À>vÌÊ iiÀÊ iÃÌ Û> June 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m., at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Includes 100 craft beers, food and music from the Delta Mountain Boys. $30, $10 designated driver, $60 VIP (includes entry at 4:30 p.m.); call 981-9606; email arden@ardenland.net; fondren.org.

Ê >ÃÃÊ£ä£ May 30, 3 p.m., at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 N.). Bar connoisseur Chris Robertson is the facilitator. RSVP. $35 per person; call 601-982-8111; email jeffg@bravobuzz.com; bravobuzz.com.

Plant-based Potluck June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, 1-3 p.m. at High Noon Cafe (Rainbow Plaza, 2807 Old Canton Road). Hosts include Mississippi Vegetarians, Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative and Dr. Leo Huddleston. Bring a plant-based dish to share. Free; call 366-1513; follow Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative on Facebook.

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ViÊ Ài> Ê->v>À July 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). Sample more than a dozen ice cream flavors with television, radio and print media celebrities, and vote for your favorite flavor as well as favorite celebrity scooper. Admission TBA; call 601-352-2580; jacksonzoo.org. -ÜiiÌiÃÌÊ ivÃÊ vÊÌ iÊ- ÕÌ July 21, 7-8:30 p.m., at Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road). Includes treats, craft cocktails, music and more. Benefits the Mississippi Culinary Arts Guild. $34, $49 VIP (entry at 6:30 p.m.); call 852-3463; email info@eatyall.com.

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Mississippi Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (929 High St.). Call354-6573; msfarmersmarket.com. Doris Berry’s Farmers Market Sundays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (352 E. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). Call 601-353-1633; find Doris Berry’s Original Jackson Farmer’s Market on Facebook.

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arron Hinton, owner of Drip Drop Coffee Shop (100 E. Capitol St., Suite B, 601-398-2318), has loved coffee all his life. He dreamed of starting a shop where he could enjoy making drinks and interacting with morning commuters seeking a cup of joe on their way to work. In Hinton’s case, “dreamed” is literal, as the vision for his community-friendly coffee shop literally came to him in a dream. “When I first decided to open a coffee shop, I was initially going to look into buying a Cups franchise,” Hinton says. “I had a dream that I was behind the counter of a coffee shop full of artists painting in the shop and a live band playing music. I looked out a window and saw a sign that said ‘Drip Drop Coffee.’ I called my brother the next morning and asked him to look into that name. He said no coffee shop with that name existed. I took that as a sign that I had to go in my own direction and set up a shop (of ) my own

with local artists and music in mind.” Hinton’s vision is taking shape at Drip Drop. The work of local artist Brailynne Corr covers the walls. Corr loves to come in Fridays at lunchtime and draw on her easel, then hold a sketch out of a hat for all customers present and give her print to the winner. Roger Leonard Long, a local portrait artist, is planning to teach art classes in the shop on Saturdays. Drip Drop also hosts local musicians Baby Jan and Chad Perry every other Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The shop offers specialty blends such as the Tornado, made with white chocolate and Irish cream, and the Holy Grail, made with dark chocolate, French vanilla and hazelnut. The shop also has smoothies, pastries, paninis, wraps and pasta, all made fresh daily. Drip Drop Coffee Shop is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fresh at Five Tuesdays, 5 p.m., at Olde Towne Clinton (Jefferson Street and West Leake Street, Clinton). Open June 5 to August 25. Call 601-9245472; email mainstreetclinton@clintonms.org; clintonms.org/Fresh@5. Livingston Farmers Market Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. (129 Mannsdale Road, Madison). Call 601-401-5040; email marketmanager@livingstonms. com; thetownoflivingston.com. Byram Farmers Market MondaysSaturdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (20 Willow Creek, Byram). Call 601-373-4545; find Byram Farmers Market on Facebook. Wrights Fruit Stand Sundays-Mondays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (839 Highway 49 S., Richland). Call 601-939-0043.

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Events at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.) UĂŠ Ă•``ÞÊEĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ-ÂľĂ•Âˆ`ĂƒĂŠMay 22, 9 p.m. The band plays instrumental surf music. Argiflex and Hvy Yeti also perform. $5 in advance, $10 at the door; call 601-292-7121; email arden@ ardenland.net; ardenland.net. UĂŠ ÂˆĂŒĂŒÂ?iĂŠ/iĂ?>ĂƒĂŠMay 29, 8 p.m. The country band from Nashville is known for songs such as “God Blessed Texasâ€? and “What Might Have Been.â€? $25 in advance, $30 at the door; call 601-292-7121; email jordan@ardenland.net; dulinghall.com. UĂŠ/ 1 ĂŠJune 5, 9 p.m. The band from Oyster, N.Y., plays heavy instrumental rock fusion music. Doors open at 8 p.m. All-ages show. Adults must accompany children. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 601-292-7121; email arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net. UĂŠ ÂœĂ•Â˜`Â“ÂœĂ•ĂŒÂ…ĂŠJune 9, 8 p.m. The alternative country band performs to promote their latest album, “Little Neon Limelight.â€? Doors open at 7 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $3 surcharge for under 21; call 601-292-7121; email jordan@ardenland.net; dulinghall.com. UĂŠ Â?Â?iÂ˜ĂŠ-ĂŒÂœÂ˜iĂŠJune 10, 7:30 p.m. The soul and R&B artist from Washington State performs to promote his album, “Radius.â€? Brynn Elliott also performs. All-ages. Adults must accompany children. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $3 surcharge for under 21; call 601-292-7121; email arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net. UĂŠ >ĂƒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ >˜ˆiÂ?ĂƒĂŠ >˜`ĂŠJune 12, 9 p.m. Jason Daniels is an American roots music guitarist and singer-songwriter from Jackson. European Theatre and Young Valley also perform. $5 in advance, $10 at the door; call 601-292-7121; email arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net. UĂŠ iÂ?ĂŒ>ĂŠ,>iĂŠJune 16, 8 p.m. The folk rock band from Durham, N.C. performs. $15 in advance, $20 at the door; call 601-292-7121; email jordan@ardenland.net; dulinghall.com. UĂŠ °ĂŠ,Âœ``ÞÊ7>Â?ĂƒĂŒÂœÂ˜ĂŠEĂŠ/Â…iĂŠ Ă•ĂƒÂˆÂ˜iĂƒĂƒĂŠJune 17, 8 p.m. The rock band from Baltimore performs to promote their album, “Essential Tremors.â€? Sleepwalkers also performs. $15 in

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Events at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) UĂŠ ÂˆĂ›iĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ…ĂŠMay 22, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. In the Art Garden. Cody Cox performs. Bring lunch or purchase from the Palette Cafe by Viking. Free; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org. UĂŠ ÂˆĂ›iĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ Ă•Â˜VÂ…ĂŠMay 29, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. In the Art Garden. Dylan Lovett of Young Valley performs. Bring lunch or purchase from the Palette Cafe by Viking. Free; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org. UĂŠ Ă•ĂƒÂˆVĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ ÂˆĂŒĂžĂŠJune 9, 5:15 p.m. In Trustmark Grand Hall. Enjoy a cash bar at 5:15 p.m., and music from pianist Rachel Heard at 5:45 p.m. Free, donations welcome; call 601960-1515; msmuseumart.org. UĂŠ Ă•ĂƒÂˆVĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ ÂˆĂŒĂž July 21, 5:15 p.m. In Trustmark Grand Hall. Enjoy a cash bar at 5:15 p.m., and music from Barry Hause and John Paul at 5:45 p.m. Free, donations welcome; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org.

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Â?Ă•iĂƒĂŠ >ĂƒÂ…ĂŠJune 5, 6:30-10:30 p.m., at Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (565 N. Fifth Ave., Laurel). Enjoy music from The House Rockers and food from Hog Heaven. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets sold through June 3. $25; call 601-649-6374; email info@lrma.org; lrma.org.

UĂŠ ˆÂ?Â?ĂŠ-VÂœĂŒĂŒĂŠAug. 11, 7:30 p.m., at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). The Grammywinning singer-songwriter performs on her summer tour, and her latest single is entitled, “Fool’s Gold.â€? $46.5-$86.5; call 800-745-3000 or 601-292-7121; ardenland.net.

ÂœĂƒÂŤiÂ?ĂŠ Ă€ĂŒÂˆĂƒĂŒĂŠ-Â…ÂœĂœV>ĂƒiĂŠJune 13, 5 p.m., at The Church Triumphant Global (St. Joseph Catholic School, Fine Arts Building, 308 New Mannsdale Road, Madison). Local gospel artists compete in three categories for prizes. Contestants must register by June 8 for free registration. Also enjoy music from Casey J, Immeasurable, The Showers, Da Minista, Phenom and P. Lo Jetson. Contestants: free registration through June 8, then $10 day of show; free for spectators; call 601-927-7625 or 601-506-2888; email pastor@thechurchtriumphant.info; nighthawkproductionsllc.com.

ÂˆĂ€ivÂ?ÞÊ iĂƒĂŒÂˆĂ›>Â?ĂŠJune 13, 6-10 p.m., at Olde Towne Clinton (Jefferson Street and West Leake Street, Clinton). The event includes a juried art show and music. Free; call 924-5472; email mainstreetclinton@clintonms.org; clintonms.org/Firefly.

Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ/Â…>Â?ˆ>ĂŠ >Ă€>ĂŠ >Â?Â?ĂŠ(255 E. Pascagoula St.) UĂŠ/>“iÂ?>ĂŠ >˜˜p ÂˆĂ›iĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ œ˜ViĂ€ĂŒĂŠJune 13, 7:30-10:30 p.m. The actress nd gospel singer performs. Darrel Petties and Blest by Four also perform. $39-$69; call 601-353-0603 (tickets), or 601-960-1537. UĂŠ °ĂŠ ˆVÂ…iÂ?Â?i\ĂŠ1ÂŤĂŠ Â?ÂœĂƒiĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ*iĂ€ĂƒÂœÂ˜>Â?ĂŠJuly 25, 8 a.m., at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). The R&B singer performs to promote her album, “Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?â€? Doors open at 7 p.m. $35-$45; call 800-745-3000.

Ă•Â˜iĂŒiiÂ˜ĂŒÂ…ĂŠ iĂƒĂŒÂˆĂ›>Â?ĂŠJune 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at Battlefield Park (953 Porter St.). The familyfriendly event is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery dating back to 1865. The focus is on education and self-improvement. Also includes entertainment. Free; call 601-405-4262. ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ œ“ˆVĂŠ ÂœÂ˜ĂŠJune 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). Formerly SOPOCU Con, the convention brings together comic, art and pop culture enthusiasts. Includes artists and vendors. $15 per day, $25 two-day pass, children 10 and under free with paid admission (limit of two per paid adult); call 601-354-7051; mississippicomiccon.com. ÂˆĂ›ÂˆÂ˜}ĂƒĂŒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ 6 ĂŠJuly 3, 6 p.m., at Town of Livingston (Highway 463 and Highway 22, Madison). Country singer-songwriter Jason Isbell performs. $20 in advance, $30 at the door; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net.

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vĂ€ÂœÂ‡ Ă•L>Â˜ĂŠ Ă•ĂƒÂˆVĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ >˜ViĂŠ/Ă€>`ÂˆĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂƒĂŠ Â?>ĂƒĂƒ May 20, 6:15-7:15 p.m., at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Learn dances such as the Mambo and the Cha Cha. Wednesdays through June 17. Registration required. $90; call 9741130; millsaps.edu/conted. Ă€>vvÂˆĂŒÂˆĂŠ Ă€>ĂŒâĂŠ Ă€ĂŒĂŠ7ÂœĂ€ÂŽĂƒÂ…ÂœÂŤ May 21, 4-7 p.m., May 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Armando Staten, AKA Topz, teaches graffiti terminology, sketch-

Âş ĂŒ½ĂƒĂŠ/ˆ“iĂŠvÂœĂ€ĂŠ>ĂŠ Â…>˜}iÂť May 28, 7 p.m., at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). The Tabernacle of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church Urgency Project is the host. Recording artist Lannie Spann McBride and Pastor Kathy McFadden star in the gospel musical play. $15-$15; call 800-745-3000. Âş Â˜ĂŒÂœĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ7œœ`ĂƒÂť June 5-6, 7:30 p.m., June 7, 2 p.m., June 12, 7:30 p.m., June 13-14, 2 p.m., at Actor’s Playhouse (121 Paul Truitt Lane, Pearl). The Stephen Sondheim musical is about a baker and his wife’s journey to break a witch’s curse. $15; call 601-664-0930; brownpapertickets.com. Âş ÂˆĂ€ViÂť June 6, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.). New Stage Theatre presents the performance in conjunction with the Welty Biennial. Free; call 960-1550; email robin@weltybiennial.org; weltybiennial.org. Âş ĂƒÂŤÂ…Âœ`iÂ?ÂťĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ"Â?ĂžÂ“ÂŤÂˆ>ĂŠ Ă•ÂŽ>ÂŽÂˆĂƒ June 6, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). In Christian Center Hall. The Oscarwinning actor presents a staged reading of Eudora Welty’s short story in conjunction with the Welty Biennial. Free; call 974-1000; email robin@weltybiennial.org; weltybiennial.org. Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ Â?>VÂŽĂŠ,ÂœĂƒiĂŠ/Â…i>ĂŒĂ€i (103 Black St., Brandon) UĂŠÂş >ĂŒVÂ…ĂŠ iĂŠ vĂŠ9ÂœĂ•ĂŠ >Â˜Âť June 18-20, 7:30 p.m., June 21, 2 p.m., June 25-27, 7:30 p.m., June 28, 2 p.m. The Broadway “whodunnitâ€? is about an advertising executive whose bride disappears during their honeymoon. Reservations recommended. $15, $10 children, students, military and seniors ages 55 and older (cash or check); call 601-825-1293; email brtreservations@ gmail.com; blackrosetheatre.org. UĂŠ ĂŠ ˆ}Â…ĂŒĂŠÂœvĂŠ"˜iĂŠ VĂŒĂƒĂŠLÞÊ ÂœV>Â?ĂŠ*Â?>ĂžĂœĂ€Âˆ}Â…ĂŒĂƒ July 23-25, 7:30 p.m., July 26, 2 p.m., July 26, 4 p.m. Shows include Becky Martin’s “Deja Brew,â€? Joshua Pirtle’s “The Case of the Headmistressâ€? and Jonathan Dixon’s “Grace Renewal.â€? The Black Rose Youth Theatre Ensemble performs July 25 at 4 p.m. Reservations recommended. $10 (cash or check); call 601-825-1293; blackrosetheatre.org. ,ÂœVŽÞÊ ÂœĂ€Ă€ÂœĂ€ĂŠ Ă•Ă€Â?iĂƒÂľĂ•iĂŠ-Â…ÂœĂœ July 3, 9 p.m., at The Hideaway (5100 Interstate 55 N. Frontage Road). Black Hat Burlesque presents the horrorthemed show. $15 in advance, $20 at the door; call 208-8283; eventbrite.com. ing techniques, time management, and spray techniques. For ages 8-17. Respirator required. $170 with respirator, $155 without respirator; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org. Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ >À“iĂ€½ĂƒĂŠ/>LÂ?iĂŠ œœŽˆ˜}ĂŠ-V…œœÂ? (Town of Livingston, 129 Mannsdale Road, Madison) UĂŠ/Â…iĂŠ Â…ÂœÂŤÂŤÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠ Â?ÂœVÂŽĂŠ œœŽˆ˜}ĂŠ Â?>ĂƒĂƒ May 22, 6-9 p.m. Recipes include stuffed jalapeĂąos with honey glaze, maple glazed halibut, coconut cice, spinach and lemon creme brulee with raspberries. Registration required. $109; call 601-506-6821; farmerstableinlivingston.com.

-ÂŤĂ€ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠ Ă€ĂŒĂŠ-Â…ÂœĂœ May 21, 5 p.m., at The Cedars Historic Home (4145 Old Canton Road). See works from Tammy Cook, Cleta Ellington, Dyann Gunter and Pickenpaugh Pottery. Free; call 601-981-9606; fondren.org.

6 ĂŠ Ă€ĂŒĂŠ-Â…ÂœĂœ May 23, 8 p.m., at Land Vs Ocean (3011 N. State St.). See works from Jordan Hess, Justin Schultz, Justin Nowland, Leslie Galloway and Ian Hanson. Physics for Poets performs. Free; landvsocean.com.

Events at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) UĂŠ Ă•ĂƒiՓÊ vĂŒiÀÊ ÂœĂ•Ă€ĂƒĂŠ*ÂœÂŤÂ‡1ÂŤĂŠ Ă?…ˆLˆtion May 21, 5:30 p.m. This month’s event features artwork from Electric Dagger Tattoo and a pop-up menu from executive chef Nick Wallace. Free; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org. UĂŠ"ÂŤi˜ˆ˜}ĂŠÂœvĂŠ iÂœĂ€}iĂŠ7>Ă€`Â?>Ăœ]ĂŠ ĂŠ ˆviĂŠÂˆÂ˜ĂŠ Ă€ĂŒ\ĂŠ7ÂœĂ€ÂŽĂƒĂŠvĂ€ÂœÂ“ĂŠÂŁÂ™x{ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠĂ“ä£{ May 29, 10 a.m. See 34 of the Mississippi native’s works in the Barksdale Galleries through Sept. 6. $10, $8 seniors, $5 students, free for ages 0-5 and members; call 601-9601515; msmuseumart.org.

"ÂŤi˜ˆ˜}ĂŠÂœvĂŠ"Â?`ĂŠ Ă€Âˆi˜`ĂƒĂ‰ iĂœĂŠ Ă€Âˆi˜`Ăƒ May 28, 5-7 p.m., at Mississippi Library Commission (Education and Research Center, 3881 Eastwood Drive). See works from Mary Lane Reed, Steven Moppert, Laura Tarbutton and Jackie Messer. Show through June 29. Free; call 432-4111; email gloriajw@mlc.lib.ms.us.

Ă•Âˆ`i`ĂŠ/ÂœĂ•Ă€ĂƒĂŠÂœvĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ Ă•`ÂœĂ€>ĂŠ7iÂ?ĂŒĂžĂŠ ÂœĂ•ĂƒiĂŠ >˜`ĂŠ >Ă€`i˜ May 22, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., at Eudora Welty House and Museum (1119 Pinehurst Place). $5, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under 6, $1 each ticket for groups of 13 or more; call 601-353-7762; email weltytours@mdah.state.ms.us; weltybiennial.org.

>ÞÊ"ÂŤi˜ˆ˜}ĂŠ,iViÂŤĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ May 28, 5-8 p.m., at Fischer Galleries (Dickies Building, 736 S. President St., fourth floor). See George Wardlaw’s abstract paintings. Free; call 601-291-9115; fischergalleries.com. "ÂŤi˜ˆ˜}ĂŠÂœvĂŠÂş >ÂŤĂŒĂ•Ă€iĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ-ÂŤÂˆĂ€ÂˆĂŒĂŠÂœvĂŠ,>“>`>Â˜ÂťĂŠ Â˜ĂŒiĂ€Â˜>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜>Â?ĂŠ Ă?…ˆLÂˆĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ May 28, at Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). Includes work from more than 3,500 photographers and more than 60 countries. Show hangs through July 31. $5, $3 seniors and children, free Wednesdays; call 960-0440; email ealturk@bellsouth.net; muslimmuseum.org.

ART GALLERIES Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St., Suite 102). Call 601-9601500; arts.state.ms.us. b. Fine Art Jewelry (215 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland). Call 601-607-7741; bfineartjewelry.com. Blaylock Fine Art Photography Studio & Gallery (3017 N. State St.). Call 601-5066624; blaylockphoto.com. Bottletree Studios (615 Court St.). Call 601260-9423. Brown’s Fine Art & Framing (630 Fondren Pl.) Call 601-982-4844; brownsfineart.com. Fischer Galleries (736 S. President St.). Call 601-291-9115; fischergalleries.com. Fondren Art Gallery (601 Duling Ave.). Call 601-981-9222; fondrenartgallery.com. Gaddis Group Studio (2900 N. State St.). Call 601-368-9522.

Lewis Art Gallery and The Emerging Space at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Third floor of the Academic Complex. Call 601-9741762; millsaps.edu. Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). Call 601-856-7546; mscraft.org. Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Call 601-960-1515; msmuseumofart.org. Municipal Art Gallery (839 N. State St.). Call 601-960-1582. NunoErin (533 S. Commerce St.). Call 601944-0023; nunoerin.com. Offbeat (151 Wesley Ave.). Call 601-376-9404; offbeatjxn.com. One Blu Wall Gallery (2906 N. State St.). Call 601-713-1224. Samuel Marshall Gore Galleries (199 Monroe St., Clinton). Call 601-925-3231; art.mc.edu

Gallery1 (1100 John R. Lynch St., Suite 4). Call 601-960-9250; jsums.edu/gallery1arts.

Southern Breeze Gallery (500 Highway 51 N., Ridgeland). Call 601-607-4147; southernbreeze.net.

Gallery 119 (119 S. President St.). Call 601969-4091; 119gallery.com.

Wolfe Fine Art Studios (4308 Old Canton Road). Call 601-366-1844; wolfebirds.com.

UĂŠ/Â…iĂŠ ˆÂ?Â?ˆ˜}ĂŠ-ĂŒ>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ œœŽˆ˜}ĂŠ Â?>ĂƒĂƒ June 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Recipes include barbecue pork sandwiches, potato chips and ice cream sandwiches. Registration required. $59; call 601506-6821; farmerstableinlivingston.com.

UĂŠ7Â…iiÂ?ĂŠ/Â…Ă€ÂœĂœÂ˜ĂŠ*ÂœĂŒĂŒiÀÞÊ Â?>ĂƒĂƒ June 6, 1-3:30 p.m. The focus of the class is centering and pulling techniques. Additional session on June 13 (optional). Registration required. $50 per day; call 856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org.

Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ Ă€>vĂŒĂŠ iÂ˜ĂŒiĂ€ (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland) UĂŠ Â˜ĂŒĂ€Âœ`Ă•VĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠ >˜`Ăœi>Ă›ÂˆÂ˜} May 23, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Kathy Perito is the instructor. Learn to weave coaster-sized rugs for your glasses and mugs. Registration required. $85 plus $5 materials fee; call 601-856-7546; craftsmensguildofms.org.

+Ă•ÂˆÂ?ĂŒĂŠĂœÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ iĂŠ Â?>ĂƒĂƒ June 23, July 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). The class is designed for adult-child pairs with a maximum of six pairs. Registration required. Sewing machine, thread and fabric not included. $100 per person plus quilting fee of $40; call 856-7546; email education@mscrafts.org; craftsmensguildofms.org.

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SPORTS & WELLNESS Empowering Communities for a Healthy Mississippi Conference May 20-22, at Jackson Marriott (200 E. Amite St.). Includes workshops with a focus on issues that health care professionals, school personnel, and community/faith-based organizations face. Get a free posture scan from Foxworth Chiropractic Clinic. $175 on site, $55 students; call 969-5100; msdh.ms.gov. Relay For Life of Jackson-Hinds May 22, 6 p.m., at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park (2140 Riverside Drive). The annual relay race is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Includes a luminaria ceremony, a survivors lap and a caregivers lap. Registration required. Fundraising encouraged; call 601-321-5100; email scarlet.fowler@cancer. org; relayforlife.org/jacksonms. Events at Clinton High School (401 Arrow Drive, Clinton) UĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ Ă€ÂˆÂ?Â?>ĂŠ ĂŠ-ÂœVViÀÊ >“i May 29, 7 p.m. The team takes on the Cajun Soccer Club. $25 season pass, $35 Flex Pack; call 601-9243475; brillasoccer.org. UĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ Ă€ÂˆÂ?Â?>ĂŠ ĂŠ-ÂœVViÀÊ >“i June 4, June 6, 7 p.m. The team takes on the Laredo Heat. $25 season pass, $35 Flex Pack; call 601924-3475; brillasoccer.org. UĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ Ă€ÂˆÂ?Â?>ĂŠ ĂŠ-ÂœVViÀÊ >“i June 18, June 20, 7 p.m. The team takes on the Houston Dutch Lions. $25 season pass, $35 Flex Pack; call 601-924-3475; brillasoccer.org. UĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ Ă€ÂˆÂ?Â?>ĂŠ ĂŠ-ÂœVViÀÊ >“i July 3, July 5, 7 p.m. The team takes on the Midland/ Odessa Sockers FC. $25 season pass, $35 Flex Pack; call 601-924-3475; brillasoccer.org.

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Events at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.) UĂŠ iĂŒĂ€ÂœĂŠ >VÂŽĂƒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ ÂœÂ“Â“Ă•Â˜ÂˆĂŒĂžĂŠ >LÞÊ-Â…ÂœĂœiĂ€ May 31, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sisters United Together hosts the event for new and expectant parents in the Community Room. Includes health information, games, prizes and a financial planning class for dads. RSVP by May 22. Free; call 601624-3825 or 601-291-3643 . UĂŠ1Â˜ÂˆĂŒi` i>Â?ĂŒÂ…V>Ă€i½ĂƒĂŠ >Ă€Â“ĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠ ÂœĂ€ÂŽĂŠ*Ă€Âœ}Ă€>“ June 2, July 28, 1-3 p.m. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan members (MSCAN and MSCHIP) receive a free bag of farm-fresh produce while supplies last. Member ID card required. Free; call 877-743-8731; uhccommunityplan.com/ms.

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Magnolia Speech Sprint June 6, 7:30 a.m., at Jackson Academy (4908 Ridgewood Road). At Raider Park. Check-in is at 6:15 a.m. Includes 5K run/walk and half-mile kids’ bubble run. Benefits Magnolia Speech School. Registration required. $30 5K, $20 fun run; call 922-5530; mss5k.com.

Â?iiĂŒĂŠ iiĂŒĂŠ Â?Ă•iĂŠ ˆÂ?i June 5, 5:30 p.m., at Eastpark Street, Ridgeland. Includes a USATF-certified one-mile race, a kids’ mile and a beer mile. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Central Mississippi Chapter of Girls on the Run. Prices vary; call 601-899-9696; fleetfeetjackson.com.

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WWE Live June 5, 7:30 p.m., at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). Wrestlers include John Cena, The New Day, Ryback and more. $15-$95; call 800-745-3000.

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supplies last. Member ID card required. Free; call 877-743-8731; uhccommunityplan.com/ms. i Â?iÕÀÊ >ĂƒĂŒĂŠ ÂœĂ•Â˜`>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ Â?>ĂƒÂ…ĂŠ >ĂƒÂ… July 2, 7-10 p.m., at Highland Village (4500 Interstate 55 N.). The annual glow-in-the-dark 5K includes local food, face painting, a rock wall, live music and fireworks. Registration required. $30 through June 15, $40 after; fun run: $15 through June 15, $20 after; $100 family (four or more) through June 15; call 601-720-8343; eventbrite.com. Events at Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (1152 Lakeland Drive). UĂŠ >À“Ê Ă•Ă€i>Ă•ĂŠ7>ĂŒiÀ“iÂ?ÂœÂ˜ĂŠ Â?>ĂƒĂƒÂˆV July 4, 7:30 a.m. The annual race includes a 5K run/ walk, a one-mile fun run and a Tot Trot for children ages 3 and under. Costumes welcome. Watermelon and beverages served after the race. Registration in advance required. $30 5K, $20 fun run, $90 family rate, $130 team (register by June 30 for a $5 discount); call 601-982-8264; msfame.com. UĂŠ >˜VÂœĂ€ÂŤĂŠ-ÂœĂ•ĂŒÂ…ĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆĂŠ-ÂŤÂœĂ€ĂŒĂƒĂŠ >Â?Â?ĂŠÂœvĂŠ Fame Induction Weekend July 31, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 1, 10 a.m., Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m. The Drawdown of Champions is July 31 at 6:30 p.m., and the event includes bidding on sports memorabilia and a chance to win a cash prize. Aug. 1, Meet the Inductees is at 10 a.m., and the induction reception and banquet is at 5:30 p.m. $50 drawdown plus $25 per additional draw, museum admission applies for Meet the Inductees ($5, $3.50 seniors and ages 6-17, ages 5 and under free), $100 induction ceemony; call 601-982-8264; msfame.com. Head for the Cure 5K July 25, 8 a.m., at Madison Healthplex Performance Center (501 Baptist Drive, Madison). The purpose of the race is to raise awareness about and fund research in the fight against brain cancer. Registration required. $15-$40; call 601-899-9696 or 816-218-6871; headforthecure.org. >}˜œÂ?ˆ>ĂŠ,ÂœÂ?Â?iÀÊ6ˆĂ?iÂ˜ĂƒĂŠ,ÂœÂ?Â?iÀÊ iĂ€LĂž July 25, 7 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). The team takes on the North Texas Derby Revolution Fighting Unicorns. Doors open at 6 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at the door; call 960-2321; magnoliarollervixens.org. Cruising the Community July 31, 8 a.m.noon, at Jackson State University, Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center (32 Walter Payton Drive). Youth ages 18 and under enjoy a one-to-three-mile ride around the JSU campus. Bikes, scooters, wagons, tricycles, skates, roller blades, wheelchairs, skateboards or anything on wheels without motors are welcome. Register by July 24. Free; call 601-979-5828; cruisingthecommunity.eventbrite.com. 1--- ĂŠ “>ĂŒiÕÀÊ ÂœÂ?vĂŠ/ÂœĂ•Ă€Â˜>“iÂ˜ĂŒ Aug. 8, 8 a.m., at Bay Pointe Country Club (800 Bay Pointe Drive, Brandon). The Jackson Region District hosts, and golfers ages 18 and up may register. Winners can move on to state and national championships. $2 spectators; golfers: free annual membership, $100 registration fee; call 601-8291862; email usssagolftourjacksonms@gmail.com; facebook.com/usssagolftourjacksonms.

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LITERARY & SIGNINGS Events at Willie Morris Library (4912 Old Canton Road). UĂŠ ÂŤÂŤÂ?>Ă•ĂƒitĂŠ Ă•ĂŒÂ…ÂœĂ€ĂŠ-iĂ€ÂˆiĂƒĂŠMay 21, noon. The speaker is Steve Yates, author of “The Teeth of the Souls.â€? Light refreshments provided. Free; call 601-987-8181; jhlibrary.com. UĂŠ >Ă€}>Ă€iĂŒĂŠ7>Â?ÂŽiÀÊ iÂ˜ĂŒi˜˜ˆ>Â?ĂŠ iVĂŒĂ•Ă€iĂŠJuly 7, 6 p.m., at Willie Morris Library (4912 Old Canton Road). Dr. Maryemma Graham of Kansas University presents “Up Close and Personal: What I Learned Writing the Biography of Margaret Walker.â€? Free; call 601-987-8181. UĂŠ >Ă€}>Ă€iĂŒĂŠ7>Â?ÂŽiÀÊ iÂ˜ĂŒi˜˜ˆ>Â?ĂŠ iVĂŒĂ•Ă€iĂŠJuly 14, 10 a.m. Dr. Janice Neal-Vincent of Jackson State University hosts Margaret’s Literary Womanness: Unbought and Unbossed—Storytelling Performance Workshop for Children and Adults. Free; call 601-987-8181. Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ iÂ“Ă•Ă€Âˆ>ĂŠ ÂœÂœÂŽĂƒĂŠ(Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202) UĂŠÂş,i`ivˆ˜ˆ˜}ĂŠ >˜…œœ`ÊMay 21, 5 p.m. Jim Pathfinder Ewing signs books. $14.99 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş ĂŠ-Â?>Â˜ĂŒĂŠÂœvĂŠ ˆ}Â…ĂŒÂťĂŠJune 2, 5 p.m. Jeffery Lent signs books. $27 book; call 601-

366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş,ˆ`ˆ˜}ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ Â?Ă•iĂŠ ÂœĂŒÂ…ÂťĂŠJune 3, 5 p.m. Bill Hancock signs books. $17.95 book; call 601366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş/Â…iĂŠ Â?>Ă›ÂœĂ€ ÂœVĂŒÂœĂ€ĂŠ ˆiĂŒÂťĂŠJune 11, 5 p.m. Chad and Rick Rhoden sign books. $17.99 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş/Â…iĂŠ >ĂŒivĂ•Â?ĂŠ ˆ}Â…ĂŒÂ˜ÂˆÂ˜}\ĂŠ ĂŠ ÂœĂ›iÂ?ĂŠÂœvĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ ÂˆĂ›ÂˆÂ?ĂŠ 7>À June 8, 5 p.m. Jeff Shaara signs books. $17.95 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@ lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş/Â…iĂŠ ÂœVŽˆ˜}LÂˆĂ€`ĂŠ iĂ?ĂŒĂŠ ÂœÂœĂ€\ĂŠ ˆviĂŠ7ÂˆĂŒÂ…ĂŠ >ÀiÀÊ iiÊJune 15, 5 p.m. Marja Mills signs books. $17 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş/Ă€ÂœĂ•ĂŒÂ“ÂœĂ•ĂŒÂ…\ĂŠ/Â…iĂŠ/ĂœÂœĂŠ >Ă€iiĂ€ĂƒĂŠÂœvĂŠ Ă•}Â…ĂŠ

Â?i}}ÊJune 16, 5 p.m. Ronald F. Borne signs books. $35 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş/Â…iĂŠ iâiLiÂ?ĂŠ,i“i`ޝÊJune 17, 5 p.m. Martin Clark signs books. $26.95 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com.

UĂŠÂş/Â…iĂŠ7ÂœĂ€Â?`½ĂƒĂŠ >Ă€}iĂƒĂŒĂŠ >Â˜ÂťĂŠJune 18, 5 p.m. Harrison Scott Key signs books. $26.99 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks. com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş"˜iĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆ]ĂŠ/ĂœÂœĂŠ ÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆĂƒĂƒÂˆÂŤÂŤÂˆÂťĂŠJune 22, 5 p.m. Carol George signs books. $29.95 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks. com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş ˆÂ?Â?ÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠ ÂœÂ?Â?>ÀÊ,Âœ>`Âť June 23, 5 p.m. Amy Conner signs books. $15 book; call 601366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş/Â…iĂŠ ÂœÂœÂŽĂŠÂœvĂŠ Ă€ÂœÂ˜ÂťĂŠJune 24, 5 p.m. Jim Shepard signs books. $23.95 book; call 601366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş ÂœĂŠ-iĂŒĂŠ>ĂŠ7>ĂŒV…“>Â˜ÂťĂŠ ˆVÂŽÂœvvĂŠ Ă›iÂ˜ĂŒĂŠJuly 14, 5:30 p.m. The celebration of the release of Harper’s Lee book includes a reading of the first chapter and refreshments. Preorders available. $27.99 book; call 601366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. UĂŠÂş À“>`>ÊJuly 30, 5 p.m. Ernest Cline signs books. $26 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com.

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PIZZA Sal & Mookie’s (565 Taylor St. 601-368-1919) Pizzas of all kinds plus pasta, eggplant Parmesan, fried ravioli & ice cream for the kids! Mellow Mushroom (275 Dogwood Blvd, Flowood, 601-992-7499) More than just great pizza and beer. Open Monday - Friday 11-10 and Saturday 11-11. ITALIAN BRAVO! (4500 Interstate 55 N., Jackson, 601-982-8111) Award-winning wine list, Jackson’s see-and-be-seen casual/upscale dining. Fratesi’s (910 Lake Harbour, Ridgeland, 601-956-2929) Fratesi’s has been a staple in Jackson for years, offering great Italian favorites with loving care. The tiramisu is a must-have! La Finestra (120 N Congress St #3, Jackson, 601-345-8735) Chef Tom Ramsey’s downtown Jackson hot-spot offers authentic Italian cuisine in cozy, inviting environment. STEAK, SEAFOOD & FINE DINING The Islander Seafood and Oyster House (1220 E Northside Drive, Suite 100, 601-366-5441) Oyster bar, seafood, gumbo, po’boys, crawfish and plenty of Gulf Coast delights in a laid-back Buffet-style atmosphere. The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen (1200 North State St. #100 601-398-4562) Transforms the essence of Mediterranean food and southern classics. The Penguin (1100 John R Lynch Street, 769-251-5222) Fine dining at its best. Rocky’s (1046 Warrington Road, Vicksburg 601-634-0100) Enjoy choice steaks, fresh seafood, great salads, hearty sandwiches. Sal and Phil’s Seafood (6600 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland 601-957-1188) Great Seafood, Poboys, Lunch Specials, Boiled Seafood, Full Bar, Happy Hour Specials Saltine Oyster Bar (622 Duling Avenue 601-982-2899) Creative seafood classics. One of Jackson’s Best New Restaurants. MEDITERRANEAN/GREEK Aladdin Mediterranean Grill (730 Lakeland Drive 601-366-6033) Delicious authentic dishes including lamb dishes, hummus, falafel, kababs, shwarma. Vasilios Greek Cusine (828 Hwy 51, Madison 601-853-0028) Authentic greek cuisine since 1994, specializing in gyros, greek salads, baklava cheesecake & fresh daily seafood. Zeek’s House of Gyros (132 Lakeland Heights Suite P, Flowood 601.992.9498) Jackson’s Newest Greek Restaurant, offering authentic gyros, hummus, and wide selection of craft beers. BARBEQUE Chimneyville (970 High St, Jackson 601-354-4665 www.chimneyville.com) Family style barbeque restaurant and catering service in the heart of downtown Jackson. Hickory Pit Barbecue (1491 Canton Mart Rd. 601-956-7079) The “Best Butts in Town” features BBQ chicken, beef and pork along with burgers and po’boys. Pig and Pint (3139 N State St, Jackson, 601-326-6070) Serving up competition style barbecue along with one of the of best beer selections in metro. COFFEE HOUSES Cups Espresso Café (Multiple Locations, www.cupsespressocafe.com) Jackson’s local group of coffeehouses offer a wide variety of espresso drinks. Wi-fi. BARS, PUBS & BURGERS Bonny Blair’s (1149 Old Fannin Rd 769-251-0692) Traditional Irish pub food and live entertainment. Open 11am daily. Burgers and Blues (1060 E. County Line Rd. 601-899-0038) Best Burger of 2013, plus live music and entertainment! Cherokee Inn (960 Briarfield Rd. 601-362-6388) Jackson’s “Best Hole in the Wall,” has a great jukebox, great bar and a great burger. Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St. 601-948-0055) Classic Irish pub featuring a menu of traditional food, pub sandwiches & Irish beers on tap. Hal and Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St. 601-948-0888) Pub favorites meet Gulf Coast and Cajun specialties like red beans and rice, the Oyster Platter or daily specials. Legends Grill (5352 Lakeland Dr. 601-919-1165) Your neighborhood Sports Bar and Grill. Martin’s Restaurant and Lounge (214 South State Street 601-354-9712) Lunch specials, pub appetizers or order from the full menu of po-boys and entrees. Full bar, beer selection. Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St. 601-960-2700) Pub food with a southern flair: beer-battered onion rings, chicken & sausage gumbo, salads, sandwiches. One Block East ( 642 Tombigbee St. 601-944-0203) Burger joint and dive bar located in downtown Jackson. Great music, tasty beverages and Bad Ass Burgers is what we do. Underground 119 (119 South President St. 601-352-2322) Pan-seared crabcakes, shrimp and grits, filet mignon, vegetarian sliders. Live music. Opens 4 p.m., Wed-Sat ASIAN AND INDIAN Fusion Japanese and Thai Cuisine (1002 Treetops Blvd, Flowood 601-664-7588/1030-A Hwy 51, Madison 601-790-7999) Specializing in fresh Japanese and Thai cuisine, an extensive menu features everything from curries to fresh sushi. Ichiban Chinese (359 Ridge Way - Dogwood Promenade, Flowood 601-919-8879) Asian food with subtle and surprising flavors from all across the Far East! Surin of Thailand (3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 105, Jackson 601-981-3205) Jackson’s Newest Authentic Thai & Sushi Bar with 26 signature martini’s and extensive wine list. VEGETARIAN High Noon Café (2807 Old Canton Road in Rainbow Plaza 601-366-1513) Jackson’s own strict vegetarian (and very-vegan-friendly) restaurant adjacent to Rainbow Whole Foods.

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Spirit Through a Camera Lens by China Lee begins a month of fasting from dawn to sundown to commemorate the time when the prophet Muhammad received the last messages from God and set them down in the Quran, the Muslim holy book. After sundown, Muslims celebrate the revelation with family, friends and food. Photographer, filmmaker and writer Mustafa Davis, whose work is an eclectic mixture of Muslim and international culture, will lead photography workshops LISA VOGL-HAMID, NEW MEXICO, INTERNATIONAL RAMADAN PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

during the event. In addition, Lina Ali, exhibit curator and IMMC board member, will discuss the origins of “Capture the Spirit of Ramadan.” Check the museum website for the dates and times. See “Capture the Spirit of Ramadan” from May 28 through July 31 at the International Museum of Muslim Cultures at the Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St., 601-960-0440). The museum has a package deal for “Capture the Spirit” and other exhibits: $13 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. For more information, call 601-960-0440. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Monday and open by appointment only Saturday and Sunday. On Fridays, the museum is closed 1 to 3 p.m. in observance of Jumah prayers.

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n sweeping hills of reddish-brown earth, a man in a Rashid adds that the exhibit is also an opportunity for white robe kneels on his prayer rug, hands raised toward people to see the Islamic presence in their community. the sun. The photograph is peaceful, the stillness cap“It’s an opportunity for the citizens in Jackson, Missistured through the lens of the camera. In another shot, a sippi, to celebrate with us,” she says. “We enjoy the spirit of young boy leaps across a puddle in a courtyard, the top of a Christmas, which we know is a Christian holiday, but we building reflected in the water. His uncovered feet seem to enjoy that spirit of giving and celebration. We just want to fly, gliding along the tiny colored steeples. share that with others here in Jackson and to let them know These photographs and many others are among the we have an active Muslim community.” winners in previous years’ “Capture the Spirit of RamaThe first year of the contest, more than 25,000 phodan” exhibitions. Dr. Basel Almisshal, an architect and member of the United Nations’ Photographic Council, founded “Capture the Spirit of Ramadan” runs from May 28 through July 31 the International Ramadan Photography at the International Museum of Competition in 2011. The exhibit began Muslim Culture, located at the Arts as an online contest to capture and show Center of Mississippi. the world positive images of the beauty of the Islamic faith during the months of Ramadan. The IRPC selects the top photos out of thousands in the categories of spirituality, architecture and culture. The International Museum of Muslim Cultures, located in the Arts Center of Mississippi, will host this year’s exhibition which, for the first time, will be on American soil. The “Capture the Spirit of Ramadan” exhibition debuted in 2014 at the Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and again at the Festival of Eid (which marks the end of Ramadan), which was in London’s Trafalgar Square. IMMC Assistant Director Muhammud Abdur-Rahman, also the museum’s imam-in-residence (an imam is an Islamic leader), explained that the exhibit will share with the Jackson community what Muslims do during the month of Ramadan and what it tographers from 40 different countries submitted their means to them. works to the competition. This year’s exhibit includes “By coming to Jackson, it shows that something of this 3,500 photographs of Ramadan in 2014 from 60 counmagnitude can be held in a place that people don’t look tries and runs at IMMC from May 28 to July 31. The into,” he says. “Some people don’t look into small places, dates roughly coincide with Ramadan this year, which but there are big things coming out of small places.” begins on or about June 18 and ends around July 17. The Maryam Rashid, the education coordinator at the mu- dates can vary slightly in different parts of the world, in seum and Abdur-Rahman’s wife, says that historically, some accordance with the Islamic lunar calendar. of the first people to come to Mississippi were Muslim. Ramadan, which translates to “scorching heat,” oc“Some of the enslaved Africans that came to the curs during the hottest part of the year, Abdur-Rahman Americas and worked here, they were Muslim,” she says. The heat symbolizes the burning away of sins and says. “So it’s a way of kind of bringing that awareness of becoming a renewed person. Much like Christian Lent, where Islam is—how it connects to America and Missis- the month provides a time for Muslims to focus on pasippi, in particular.” tience, humility and abstaining from sin. The New Moon

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The Applause! Author Series is at the Willie Morris Library.

The Chopping Block Cooking Class is at Farmer’s Table Cooking School in Madison.

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Afro-Cuban Music and Dance Traditions Class is 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Learn the basics of dances such as the Mambo and the Cha Cha, and about Latin music itself. Classes held Wednesdays through June 17. Registration required. $90-$90; call 601-974-1130; millsaps.edu/conted.

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Cafe by Viking. Free; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart. org. … Buddy & the Squids performs at 9 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The band plays instrumental surf music. Argiflex and Hvy Yeti also perform. Doors open at 8 p.m. $5 in advance, $10 at the door; call 601292-7121; email arden@ardenland.net; ardenland.net.

SATURDAY 5/23

Sharice Taylor: “If I Never Speak Again” is 4 p.m. at Soul Wired Cafe (111 Millsaps Ave.). The poet and author does spoken word and a Q&A session. Books sold BY MICAH SMITH on site. Includes networking. Free; call 601-863-6378. … The VICE Art Show is 8 p.m. JACKSONFREEPRESS.COM at Land Vs Ocean (3011 N. FAX: 601-510-9019 State St.). See works from JorDAILY UPDATES AT dan Hess, Justin Schultz, JusJFPEVENTS.COM tin Nowland, Leslie Galloway and Ian Hanson. Physics for Poets performs. Free; landvsocean.com.

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Jackson singer-songwriter Cody Wynne Cox performs for Live at Lunch Friday, May 22, at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

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Cody Wynne Cox performs songs from his new album, “Leave a Trace,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) in the Art Garden. Bring lunch or purchase from the Palette

SUNDAY 5/24

The Memorial Day Crawfish Boil is 5 p.m. at The Hideaway (Highland Village, 5100 Interstate 55 N.). At the 4th & Goal Sports Cafe. The special Memorial Celebration includes crawfish and other food for sale, and drink specials, with entertainment from Sunday Jam featuring Mike & Marty with Ruckus. Free admission; call 769-208-8283; hideawayms.com.

MONDAY 5/25

“We Are Jackson” Family Day on the Green is from noon to 5 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) on the BankPlus Green. The City of Jackson and 97.7 WRBJ are the presenters. Includes space jumps, face painting, a video game truck, balloon animals, food trucks, entertainment and a salute to servicemen. Free; call 601-960-1537; email sbyrd@jacksonms.gov.

TUESDAY 5/26

Wine Tasting: Springtime Favorites is 6 to 8 p.m. at Amerigo Italian Restaurant (6592 Old Canton Road). Enjoy four wines paired with bruschetta and tiramisu. Reservations required. $20 plus tax and tip; call 601-977-0563; amerigo.net. … “It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues” is 7:30 p.m. at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.). The theatrical production is a retrospective of blues history featuring classic blues songs. Additional dates: May 27-30, 7:30 p.m., May 31, 2 p.m., June 2-6, 7:30 p.m., June 7, 2 p.m. $28, $22 students; call 601948-3533, ext. 222; newstagetheatre.com.

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History Is Lunch is at noon at Old Capitol Museum (100 S. State St.). Authors Paul Kapp and Todd Sanders discuss their book, “The Architecture of William Nichols: Building the Antebellum South in North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi.” Sales and signing to follow. Free; call 601-576-6998; mdah.state.ms.us.

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Jim Pathfinder Ewing signs copies of his newest book, “Redefining Manhood,” at 5 p.m. at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202). $14.99 book; call 601-366-7619; email info@ lemuriabooks.com; lemuriabooks.com. … Arts, Eats and Beats is 5 p.m. in Fondren. The 15th annual spring arts celebration showcases Jackson’s best in art, antiques, gifts, apparel, interior design, furniture, food and music. Free; call 601-981-9606; fondren.org.

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that venue as the band hosted many visiting musicians and expanded its local fan base, so it moved the session to The Hideaway in January. “We needed more visibility, a wider audience and a KEN HARDY

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Mike and Marty with Ruckus, featuring singer and frontman Mike Thum, performs for the Sunday Jam every week from 4 to 8 p.m., at The Hideaway.

much bigger stage to permit more jammers to play and interact simultaneously. The Hideaway … seemed (like) the perfect venue to take us to the next level,” Rush says. The M & M Band changed its name to Mike and Marty with Ruckus—Wimberly’s clever idea—because the original group regularly brings in a number of skilled players. Past shows have included slide-guitar player Doug Frank, rhythm guitarist and background vocalist

Doyle Trent, electric violin and flute player Mike McClary, guitarist and vocalist Ralph Miller, five-string bass player Ben Milan, vocalist Melinda Bell, and rotating drummers Jay Herring, T.J. Hall and Jay Johnson. As the band’s new name implies, there’s little order to the ruckus. A mixture of open-mic and full-band concert, the Sunday Jam is like a musician’s pick-up baseball game, complete with one or two strikeouts, many hits and more than a few home runs (The 4th and Goal Sports Bar at the entrance to The Hideaway even sells hot dogs). Everyone is welcome to listen, dance, cheer or even step onto the big stage to show off his or her talents. “As a jam group, that flexibility is terribly important because the music and the players change from minute to minute,” Wimberly says. The Sunday Jam has yet to receive the exposure that its organizers anticipated, due in part to its newness and its well-hidden home between the Deville Plaza Stein Mart and YMCA. But thanks to the loyal players who come out each week to support the event, Suthar, Thum, Smith and company expect that the jam will gain momentum. Meanwhile, The Hideaway turns on Sunday’s game in the background, keeps the beer cold and awaits the next home-run hitter to join the Ruckus. The Sunday Jam is 4 to 8 p.m. every Sunday at The Hideaway (5100 Interstate 55 N., 769-208-8283). Admission is free. For more information, visit hideawayms.com.

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hen it comes to music-streaming services, I’m usually late to the party, and not fashionably so. It’s probably forgivable that I didn’t hop onboard Spotify when it launched in Sweden in October 2008. I’m not from Sweden, nor do I know what the very English-sounding word “Spotify” means. But I didn’t download it until 2012 and didn’t put my own band’s music on the service until last June. For those who don’t know much about Spotify beyond “that wavy, green icon that makes me feel self-conscious about people seeing what I listen to,” I’ll break it down. Today, the service reports more than 60 million monthly users with 15 million subscribers to its premium membership, which is $9.99 per month. That equates to about $1.8 billion annually from subscriptions. If you’ve used the free version, you know that you’ll only make it through four songs before it hits you with an advertisement. Where Spotify draws ire from musicians is in the company it keeps. Major record labels such as Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group own massive shares of Spotify. Corporate ownership is a scary concept to artists.

Rapper Jay Z re-launched Tidal in response to the lower pay of musicstreaming services such as Spotify.

the music rights-holders is between $.006 and $.0084, depending on factors such as the country a listener streams from and the number of paid users versus total users listening. Spotify prefers broad strokes, reminding people that 70 percent of its total revenue goes to rights holders. But remember, that’s distributed between the label, the distributor, the performer and the songwriters. Backlash started with Taylor Swift. One

week after the release of her album “1989” last November, Swift removed her music catalog from Spotify, citing the company’s lack of value and respect for artists. The bottom line in the controversy is that artists are tired of making less than they feel they deserve. Enter Tidal. Norwegian media-technology developer Aspiro launched Tidal last October. Then, a few months later, hip-hop artist Jay Z purchased the higher-quality streaming service. Despite his claims that Tidal isn’t meant to compete with other streaming services, Jay Z’s statements at a March press conference were direct jabs at Spotify’s business practices. More than a dozen famous investors, including Madonna, Kanye West, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Jack White, Daft Punk and Jay Z’s wife, Beyoncé, appeared at the conference, where “Hova” himself said that Tidal exists to tip the streaming pay structure in favor of artists. He promised exclusives, near-lossless audio quality and a change in the status quo. It makes sense that he didn’t emphasize the service’s monthly subscription fees: $9.99 for “Premium” and $19.99 for “HiFi.” Exclusives have been underwhelming thus far. Tidal subscribers can access behindthe-scenes footage from Alicia Keys, Daft

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Punk’s 2006 movie, “Electroma,” Beyoncé’s new song, “Die with You,” and Rihanna’s “B*tch Better Have My Money.” Artist-curated playlists make up the remaining content. Of course, Tidal does have Swift’s music catalog, but “1989” is conspicuously absent. For an “artist-owned” streaming service, Tidal has received plenty of negative reactions from artists. In interviews with pop-culture website The Daily Beast, both Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie rebuked Tidal for propping up millionaire music makers and squandering an opportunity to highlight lesser-known artists who struggle against label-dominated streaming. As for the appeal of high-fidelity music, most music fans won’t notice a difference. Tidal offers listeners a test to see if they can determine which audio, option A or option B, is compressed. After two attempts, I could only discern to which category three of the five tracks belonged. A message popped up. “Are you sure you have connected your audio system correctly?” I didn’t know for certain, but if I had to switch between options and listen intently for 12 seconds just to make an educated guess, then the difference in quality won’t make music more enjoyable.

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Jackson Preparatory School baseball (35-4) won its third straight MAIS AAA state championship with a 6-3 win in a decisive game three over Madison Ridgeland Academy. University of Southern Mississippi pitcher James McMahon won the C-Spire Ferris Trophy, which the state’s top college baseball player receives. McMahon is 11-1 with a 1.72 ERA this season. He’s the second player from USM (the first was Tyler Koelling) to win the award. No. 1 ranked Hinds Community College baseball’s sterling season came to an end in the NCJAA Region 23 Tournament. The Eagles finished 43-7. Millsaps College baseball was eliminated from the NCAA Division III West Regional tournament and finished the season 29-14. Trustmark Park (1 Braves Way, Pearl) will host the high-school baseball state championships May 19-23. The Mississippi Braves return to Pearl on May 27 when they go up against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Southern Miss will host the Conference USA (C-USA) baseball tournament May 20-24 at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg.

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t was hard to pinpoint the most impressive thing about Neshoba Central High School softball senior star Hailey Lunderman the first time I saw her play. I was doing play-by-play announcing for the 2013 High School State Championship and was a relative newcomer to the Mississippi’s high-school softball landscape. But it didn’t take much time or familiarity to recognize that Lunderman was in a league of her own. Even in warm-ups, she stood out. She towered over the girls beside her, toned and agile. The cadence of her catch was uncannily fluid for a high school female. Her return throw sizzled like the flick of a big-league shortstop. She bounced when she shifted her feet. “That must be the Lunderman girl,â€? I remarked, wide-eyed, to a Neshoba parent sitting nearby. “Yeah. ‌ Wait ‘til you see her run,â€? the parent responded with a chuckle. I didn’t have to wait long. In Lunderman’s second at-bat of the game, she ripped a screaming line drive off the centerfield wall that never deviated an inch from its initial trajectory. The ball seemed to pick up speed instead of losing it, a bullet in every sense of the expression. The hit was an eye-opener, but what happened next is the stuff of legend: Lunderman scored on the play. With the slashand-dash approach common for left-handers, she had already sprung from the box at impact and reached second base by the time the outfielder corralled the caroming ball. Then, Lunderman shifted into high gear and opened her stride. With a racetrackwide turn, it was as though a young colt was galloping around the bases and lapping the field. There wasn’t even a chance to throw her out. In awe of that first impression, I remember thinking that I had never seen a high-school athlete—male or female—hit a ball that hard or run that fast. At the least, I knew I was watching a special player. Her obvious physical dominance reminded me of LeBron James on his best nights in the NBA: simply too big, strong and fast for any of her peers. Like James, Lunderman’s accomplishments over her school career lived up to her transcendent talent. She won Mississippi 5A Player of the Year honors in 2013 as a sophomore, bat-

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Neshoba Central High School softball star Hailey Lunderman signed with Ole Miss in November 2014.

ted .626 as a junior (second in Mississippi) and led the state in hitting this year at .612. She will be a unanimous First Team All-State selection for the third consecutive time this season. If high-school softball ever gets Gold Glove awards, the committee should fashion Lunderman’s likeness on top of the trophy. Her range and arm strength at shortstop shut down the left side of the infield for the Rockets’ opponents and made her a highlight reel waiting to happen.

Most telling, Lunderman’s brilliance brought about a dynasty for Neshoba Central. This past weekend, May 15-16, at Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland, she led the Rockets to a third straight 5A state championship with two sparkling performances against West Harrison High School (Lunderman had six hits, two home runs and nine RBIs in the two-game sweep). The team went 94-9 over the past three seasons and won its six championship games by

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he recent success of both Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi over the last few seasons had both fan bases thinking this would be another season to spend a few weeks in Omaha, Neb., this summer. Instead, MSU majorly flamed out. The Bulldogs finished the season with a losing record of 24-30 overall and 8-22 in SEC. The team was terrible on the road with a 3-16 record and a last-place finish in the SEC. None of the three Southwestern Athletic Conference schools from Mississippi will go to a NCAA Regional. Texas Southern University won the SWAC baseball tournament, so the league will only get one team in the regionals. Mississippi Valley State University wasn’t allowed to play in the conference tournament, and Alcorn State University lost to Texas Southern. Jackson State University tried to win the tournament for the third straight time, but Southern

University upended the school 6-5 in the semifinals. The Tigers won’t make the postseason for the first time in three years. That leaves both Ole Miss and the University of Southern Mississippi to carry the banner for our state. The good thing is that both the Rebels and Eagles have a chance to turn this disappointing season around. However, both schools could still end up on the outside looking in when regionals are announced. Ole Miss enters the SEC Tournament as the sixth seed and will face the 11th seed, the University of Alabama, in its opening-round game. The Rebels really need to win it to make sure the selection committee doesn’t start to second-guess them. A quick check around the Internet shows that most projections have the Rebels in the field as of last week. Here is why Ole Miss is on the bubble: a 30-25 overall record, 15-14 SEC record and a 10-13 on-the-road record.

Southern Miss surged late this season to get into the postseason conversation. The Golden Eagles won 13 straight games, which gave them a chance at regionals. USM is the third seed in the Conference USA Tournament and hosts the event. The Golden Eagles are 35-16-1 overall, 19-10 in conference play and have a 14-7 record. Southern Miss opens the C-USA Tournament against University of Alabama at Birmingham. USM can help its postseason chances with every win in the tournament. Currently, only D1baseball.com has the Golden Eagles in the field. The margin for error is small for both the Rebels and Golden Eagles, but success this week gives our state something to keep cheering for in college baseball. Follow Bryan Flynn at jfpsports. com, @jfpsports and at facebook.com/ jfpsports.

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a combined score of 71-6, with nearly all of them ending early via the mercy rule, which says that if a team is up by 10 runs or more after four innings, the game is over. The Rockets hardly showed much mercy over the past three years. They were a swift tank of a softball team with Lunderman as the engine and firepower. Of course, prodigious talent like Lunderman’s can’t be confined, especially in tiny Neshoba County. She has shined with travel teams in national showcases on the summer circuit since before the age of 12 and became a big-time college recruit by her sophomore season. In November 2014, she signed with Ole Miss. “People will be excited about the talent level of an athlete like Hailey that we were able to bring to Ole Miss,” the university’s head softball coach Mike Smith said of Lunderman, the program’s top recruit, on olemisssports.com. “She’s a five-tool player that any program wants playing for them.” I had never heard of Lunderman before seeing her for the first time in 2013. But it took just a couple of seconds—around the time it took her to gallop around the bases for an inside-the-park homerun on a rocket off the centerfield wall—to get excited about her. As she takes her talents to Oxford and the SEC, I’ll be ready for the show this time.

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