Downtown Jackson Partners

Top of the Hops Beer Festival

Red Mountain Entertainment, Blue Deuce Entertainment & Jackson Convention Complex are proud to present the Inaugural Top of the Hops Beer Festival presented by Abita Beer on Saturday, July 31st at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi.

Top of the Hops Beer Fest – Jackson will showcase the growing popularity of craft beers from around the world in a relaxed and friendly environment. Patrons will receive a commemorative sampling mug and have access to unlimited, two-ounce sampling of over 150 craft, import and domestic beers in the Lazy Magnolia Beer Garden.

The festival will also feature the Sam Adams Brew University Education Area where patrons will enjoy beer seminars such as Cooking with Beer, Food Pairings, How to Brew Beer as well as The Fight for Craft Beer in MS with Raise Your Pints president, Butch Bailey. Come enjoy the Inaugural Top of the Hops with live music, food and fun games like corn hole and ping pong.

The VIP Ticket will gain patrons access to the festival one hour early to take advantage of a more exclusive beer tasting experience. The VIP ticket allows entry into the private MINT The Restaurant VIP Area with complimentary food and an EXCLUSIVE beer selection not available to the general public.

Tickets to the Top of the Hops Beer Festival are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the festival. VIP tickets are $60 in advance and the day of the festival. There is also a General Admission Designated Driver ticket available for $15 and a VIP Designated Driver ticket for $25 for those patrons that will not be sampling beer.

Tickets to the Top of the Hops Beer Festival are on sale now at any Ticketmaster outlet, online at http://www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800.745.3000, and The Bulldog on Ridgewood Rd.

Top of the Hops Beer Festival is proud to welcome our new sponsors- Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Hilton Hotel Jackson and Hops & Habanas who will be joining Abita Beer, Lazy Magnolia, Raise Your Pints, MINT The Restaurant, Draft Magazine, Michelob, Mellow Mushroom, Downtown Jackson Partners, Jackson Mississippi Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Bulldog and Sam Adams.

And now, a few words from our sponsors..
“Raise Your Pints is proud to be able to help bring the first major brewfest to Mississippians. This is the type of thing we’ve been working on, and will continue to work on as we pursue our mission of bringing world class beer to Mississippi.” Butch Bailey, President, Raise Your Pints

“The Abita Brewing Company is pleased to help bring this event to Jackson. It’s a chance for craft beer lovers to come together, support their local breweries and sample beers from around the country and around the world.” Leo Basile, National Sales Manager, Abita Beer

“Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company is Mississippi’s first and only packaging brewery. Our flagship beer, Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale, was the first beer in the world to be produced with pecans, and this amazing beer has been the key to our success since starting up 6-years ago. We are now very excited to be part of yet another important first step for Mississippi—the very first Craft Beer Festival in our State. We love great beer, great food, great music, and all things Mississippi.Cheers Y’all!” Leslie Henderson, Brew Master, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co.

**Top of the Hops Beer Festival – Jackson believes in responsible drinking and does not promote mass consumption. Local taxi cab companies will be made aware of the event in advance, and taxi service phone numbers will be listed prominently in the festival guide.

For more information, visit http://www.TopOfTheHopsBeerFest.com, call Betsy Avant with Red Mountain Entertainment at 205.714.5933 or Linda McCarthy with the Jackson Convention Complex at 601.960.2321.

OLD CAPITOL MUSEUM

The Old Capitol Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9am-5pm and on Sundays from 1pm-5pm. The Old Capitol was the first building to house all three branches of the state’s government under one roof, and the Governor’s Office, Supreme Court room, and House of Representative and Senate Chambers have been restored to their nineteenth-century appearances. Come and visit this historic building. For more information on the Old Capitol Museum, visit http://www.mdah.state.ms.us.

MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART

Six exhibits continue and several great events are planned at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Call (601) 960-1515 or visit http://www.msmuseumart.org for more information about:

Herb and Dorothy: A Glimpse into Their Extraordinary Collection
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On the Wall/Off the Wall: Modern American Masterpieces from the Permanent Collection

The Luxury of Exercise: Small Sculpture and Works on Paper by Claudia DeMonte

Mississippi Story (A collection of over 4,000 works of art from the museum’s permanent collection)

Icons of the Permanent Collection

Pre-Columbian Ceramics

EVENTS

Art Remix

Music in the City

Unburied Treasures Series

Jazz, Art & Friends Series

Artists in the Galleries

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Standard Life Building

Interior demolitions has begun and work should be completed in late 2010. The $34 million project will be comprised of 70 apartments on floors two through eighteen with retail on the first floor. For more information, please visit Watkins Partners at http://www.watkinspartners.com.

King Edward Hotel

The King Edward is open. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on December 17th. The 186 room Hilton Garden Inn takes up the first eight floors with a Seattle’s Best Coffee and the King Edward Grill and Bar on the first floor. The 64 apartments are all leased with residents moving in the first of January. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for February 17th. For more information on the Hilton Garden Inn, call 601-353-5464 or visit http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=JANTWGI. For more information on the apartments, call 601-979-2233 or visit http://www.kingedapartments.com.

Articles:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33614099/ns/local_news-jackson_ms/
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20091110/BIZ/911100346/King-Edward-reigns-again—-90M-renovation-close-to-finish
http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=11080494
http://www.wapt.com/money/19919015/detail.html

Roberts Walthall Hotel

The 203 room hotel, formerly known as the Edison Walthall Hotel, is in the midst of a $12 million historic restoration. The St. Louis based Roberts Brothers are renovating the hotel from top to bottom and will hold a grand reopening in early 2010.

United States Federal Courthouse

Work is ongoing on the $122 million 350,000 square foot courthouse. Drive by and you will see the facade being installed. The facility should be completed in summer 2010.

Foundry Lofts

Studio Loft Developers is proud to present Downtown’s next residential development. The Foundry Lofts is located in the former Mississippi Foundry & Machine Co. building and construction is underway. The project will be completed by early 2010. For more information on this residential project, call (601) 352-3722 or visit http://www.studioloftsjacksonms.com.

For a complete list of development projects, visit http://www.downtown-jackson.com/index.php/market-info-and-listings/development.

RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES

King Edward Apartments

The King Edward Apartments is located on 102 N. Mill Street. Each unit features fully equipped kitchens with GE appliances, granite countertops, solid maple wood cabinetry, and ceiling fans. Hardwood floors and washer/dryer units are included as well. The King Edward also offers a rooftop pool with terrace, fitness center, Seattle’s Best Coffee, and garage parking. Residents receive hotel and room rate discounts at the Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown and are only steps away from restaurants and entertainment. For more information email info@kingedaparments.com or call 601-979-2233.

Tombigbee Lofts

Crymes Pittman and Mike Peters’ collaboration on a 12 unit residential development on 555 Tombigbee Street is complete. For more information on this fantastic residential opportunity, call (601) 362-8440 or visit http://www.petersdev.com.

Plaza Building

As you travel up the elevators of the Plaza Building at 120 N. Congress Street, you will smell the aroma of food from Basil’s and Tye’s Restaurant & Bar. The 10th-12th floors contain luxury apartments that feature stainless steel kitchen appliances, hardwood floors, & breathtaking views of the Capitol and Governor’s Mansion. As you step onto the 12th floor, you are greeted to a spacious common area to mingle with friends or simply gaze down at the Governor’s Mansion. Log onto http://www.120northcongress.com or call (601) 362-8440 for additional information.

Electric 308

Electric 308 located at 308 E. Pearl St. sparkles as you enter the marvelous lobby. As you walk through the lobby, you will smell the aroma of fresh brewed coffee from the Coffee Roastery. The elevators take you up to the 9th & 10th floors where one & two bedroom apartments provide an amazing view of the Jackson skyline. The hardwood floors coupled with granite countertops & walk-in closets accentuate each apartment. Two of the 9th floor corner apartments open directly onto the roof top deck, perfect for grilling or simply admiring the view of St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Visit http://www.electric308.com or call (601) 914-0800 for more information on the beautiful apartments.

For a complete list of residential opportunities and to find out more about Downtown’s residential market, visit http://www.downtown-jackson.com/index.php/market-info-and-listings/residential.

DAVIS PLANETARIUM

Come experience breathtaking sky and space scenes, brilliant colorful laser images or thrilling large-format films at the Russell C. Davis Planetarium. Call (601) 960-1552 or visit http://www.thedavisplanetarium.com about:

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure

Hurricane on the Bayou

The Case of the Disappearing Planet

Space Storm

MISSISSIPPI FARMERS MARKET & GREATER BELHAVEN MARKET

The Mississippi Farmers Market and the Greater Belhaven Market is located on the corner of High Street & Jefferson. The Farmers Market is open on Thursday and Saturday, 8am-2:00pm. On Saturdays, the Greater Belhaven Market joins the Farmers Market to showcase Mississippi growers, producers, and artisans. The Farmers’ Market Restaurant is open Monday-Saturday from 7am-2pm. For more information call (601) 354-6573 or visit http://www.msfarmersmarket.org. For more information on the Greater Belhaven Market, visit http://www.greaterbelhaven.com/themarket/WhatsFresh_000.php.

MUSLIM MUSEUM

Two great exhibits are now showing at the International Museum of Muslim Cultures. Call (601) 960-0440 or visit http://www.muslimmuseum.org for more information.

The Legacy of Timbuktu: Wonders of the Written World

Islamic Moorish Spain: Its Legacy to Europe and the West

STREET LIGHT OUT

If you see a street light that is not working, please call the following numbers:

1-800-968-8243 – Entergy
(601) 960-1757 – Traffic Engineering
(601) 960-1111 – Mayor’s Action Hotline