Summer Guide 2018 Community // Concerts // Exhibits // Food // Galleries // Kids // Literary // Sports // Stage
The Westin Jackson Wedding Show May 24, 5:30 p.m., at The Westin (407 S. Congress St.). In the Grand Ballroom. The event features wedding vendors in a variety of areas, such as decor, cake design, wedding planning, floral design and more. Engaged couples will be entered to win a king-sized bed. Pre-register. Free admission; call 601-968-8200; eventbrite.com. Events at 201Capitol (201 W. Capitol St.) • “This Is 30” Networking Mixer May 24, 5:30-8 p.m. The event celebrates the 30 women selected for April’s “This Is 30” socialmedia campaign, and includes networking opportunities, food from chef Ken Ray and more. Free admission; eventbrite.com. • Mind Ya Business: A Mixer Event for Entrepreneurs Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jessica Marie is the host. The mixer includes networking, vendor booths from local entrepreneurs, a mimosa bar, giveaways, appetizers and more. Admission TBA; find it on Facebook. McClain Grand Opening Celebration May 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at McClain Lodge (847 Holly Bush Road, Brandon). The grand opening includes games, inflatables, face painting, hot dogs and hamburgers for sale, live music and more. Free admission; mcclain.ms. History Is Lunch May 30, noon-1 p.m., at Two Mississippi Museums (222 North St.). In Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium. Duffy Neubauer presents on the topic “A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Starkville Civil War Arsenal.” Free admission; call 601-576-6998; mdah.ms.gov. Fondren After 5 June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 5 p.m., in Fondren. The family-friendly street festival takes place on the first Thursday of each month and includes live entertainment, food and drinks for sale, art and crafts vendors, pop-up art exhibits, pet adoption drives and more. Free admission; cemail angie@fondren.org; fondren.org. Business After Hours June 7, 5-7 p.m., at Underground 119 (119 S. President St.). Includes networking, hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, a cash bar and live music from blues artist McKinney Williams. Pre-register via email. Free admission; find it on Facebook.
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“Before Mississippi Was a State” Guest Lecture June 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Robbie Etheridge, the professor of anthropology at the University of Mississippi, presents a brief history of Native Americans in Mississippi from the Ice Age to present day. Free admission; msmuseumart.org.
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Entrepreneur Quarterly Meetup June 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St.). Local entrepreneurs network and hear from a panel of speakers from various groups and co-working spaces. Includes pizza and drink specials. Free admission; call 601-982-4443, ext. 17; email susanf@bravobuzz.com; find it on Facebook. Bishop’s Ball June 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Country Club of Jackson (345 St. Andrews Drive). The 13th annual ball honors Samaritan Award recipients Claude W. Harbarger and Lester K.
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Fun With Best of Jackson by Amber Helsel
ummer is a time to hand out with friends under the sun. Recent Best of Jackson winners can help you celebrate the summer season (and beyond). Try these. Best Museum Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Museum Blvd., 601-981-5469, mschildrensmuseum.org) Finalists: Eudora Welty House and Garden (1119 Pinehurst St., 601-3537762, eudoraweltyhouse.com) / Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St., 601-960-1515, msmuseumart.org) / Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive, 601-5766000, museum.mdwfp.com) / Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center (528 Bloom St., 601-960-1457) Best Community Garden or Nature Attraction Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive, 601-576-6000, museum.mdwfp.com) Finalists: The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St., 601-960-1515, msmuseumart.org) /
Diamond of St. Dominic Hospital. Includes live music, cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and a raffle. $85 per person, $1,000 table for eight; catholiccharitiesjackson.org. Bourbon & Bowties June 9, 7-11 p.m., at Union Train Station (300 W. Capitol St.). The CantonMadison Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi hosts the summer party. For ages 21 and up. $40 in advance, $50 at door; email kenneth. jones70@yahoo.com; eventbrite.com. Adult Great Gatsby Prom June 9, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., at Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St.). The “Great Gatsby”-themed prom party is for ages 21 and up. Formal wear required. $5 in advance, $10 at the door; find it on Facebook. Mr. Manship’s Mystery Rooms June 12-15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 5-6 p.m., June 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at The Manship House Museum (420 E. Fortification St.). Participants of all ages can solve puzzles in an escape room based on H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine” or a more challenging quest to find Luther Manship’s World War I medal and discover how he earned it. Call to reserve a slot. Free from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 from 5-6 p.m.; call 601-961-4724; mdah.ms.gov.
Clinton Community Nature Center (617 Dunton Road, Clinton, 601-9261104, clintonnaturecenter.org) / LeFleur’s Bluff State Park (3315 Lakeland Terrace, 601-987-3923, mdwfp.state.ms.us) / Mynelle Gardens (4736 Clinton Blvd., 601-960-1894) Best Place to Buy Beer McDade’s Markets (Multiple locations, mcdadesmarkets.com) Finalists: Hops & Habanas (2771 Old Canton Road, 769-572-4631; 123 Grandview Blvd., Madison, Suite N, 601-853-7449; hopsandhabanas.com) / LD’s Beer Run (5006 Parkway Drive, 769-208-8686) / Lucky Town Brewing Company (1710 N. Mill St., 601-7900142, luckytownbrewing.com)
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COMMUNITY
Juneteenth on Farish Freedom Gala June 15, 6-9 p.m., at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center (528 Bloom St.). The blacktie event in honor of the cultural celebration includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine, networking, a silent auction and an awards ceremony. $30 for individual, $50 for couple; call 601-927-8867; email monique_mapp@ yahoo.com; eventbrite.com. Events at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.) • Mississippi Comic Con 2018 June 23-24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The comic and pop-culture event features vendors, artist booths, panel discussions, and guests such as Ryan Hurst, Michael Biehn, Kate Flannery and more. $20 per day, $30 weekend pass, $5 per day ages 2-8; mississippicomiccon.com. • Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza Aug. 3-5. The annual festival features more than 200 exhibitors from across North America, equipment demonstrations, live animal exhibits, children’s activities, guest speakers and more. Admission TBA; call 601-605-1790; mswildlife.org.
Best Local Festival Fondren After 5 (first Thursday) Finalists: Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights (August, info@greaterbelhaven.com) / Farish Street Heritage Festival (September, farishstreetheritagefestival.com) / Jacktoberfest (October, jacktoberfest. com) / Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival (March, halsstpaddysparade.com) / WellsFest (September, wellschurch.org) Best Pub Quiz/Trivia Night The Pig & Pint (3139 N. State St., 601326-6070, pigandpint.com) Finalists: Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055) / Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St., 601-948-0888) / Library Lounge (Fairview Inn, 734 Fairview St., 601-948-3429) / Lost Pizza Co. (multiple locations) See more at jfp.ms/boj2018.
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Events at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.) • D3: Downtown Design Dialogue June 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The City of Jackson presents the opportunity for citizens to learn more about plans to develop 7.75 acres downtown. Residents can submit ideas for how they would like to see the area used via social media. Free admission; find it on Facebook. • Mississippi Corvette Classic July 21, 9 a.m.4 p.m. The car show also includes vendors, live music, a silent auction, an opportunity to drive a new Chevrolet, and more. $5 admission; call 601-668-0533; mscorvetteclub.com. • Thrive at Work: Success in the Workplace July 31, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The luncheon includes discussions featuring leaders in Mississippi businesses with panel discussions. Admission TBA; call 601-487-0702; womensfoundation.org. Events at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive) • The Secret Lives of Salamanders July 3, noon-1 p.m. Jen Lamb, a biology professor at Southeastern Louisiana University, presents the
