Welcome to Downtown Jackson!

Downtown Jackson is not only the economic and cultural heart of Mississippi, but is also the center of great opportunity in the Mid-South. Downtown Jackson Partners has been committed to ensuring that the capital city remains clean, safe and bustling. Today, this organization is working to leverage this identity and the existing potential into new development projects and activities.

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In The News

Spring Family Day at the Mississippi Museum of Art

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Come and enjoy free activities for the entire family inspired by the exhibition Jim Henson’s Fantastic World.

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TASTE OF MISSISSIPPI PREVIEW PARTY

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The Preview Party for the 22nd annual Taste of Mississippi: A Benefit for Stewpot event will be held from 5pm-8pm, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the Electric Building, 308 East Pearl St., in downtown Jackson.

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OLD CAPITOL MUSEUM

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The Old Capitol Museum is open.

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Mississippi Symphony Orchestra

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The new season of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra has begun.

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MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART

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Five exhibits continue and several great events are planned at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

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KESSLER BROADWAY

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W. Kessler LTD. is proud to present another year of incredible Broadway plays.

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DEVELOPMENT NEWS

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Learn more about recent developments.

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RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES

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Check out Downtown’s newest residential opportunities.

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Weekly Events

Singer/Songwriter Night

Wed, March 10, 2010

Hal & Mal’s
601-948-0888
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Live Music: Emma Wynters Trio

Wed, March 10, 2010

8pm
Underground 119
601-352-2322
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History is Lunch

Clark Burkett, historian at Historic Jefferson College in Washington, Mississippi, presents “Vintage Baseball,” illustrated by historic photographs of students at HJC.

Wed, March 10, 2010

Noon-1pm
Winter Archives & History Building
601-576-6857
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Downtown Jackson Toastmasters

Wed, March 10, 2010

6pm
Plaza Building 12th Floor Common Room
601-572-9259
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Jackson’s Renaissance: One Business Journalist’s Perspective

Discuss the city’s eco-development with a creative class journalist and CNN Money Producer, Amy Haimerl, who has covered & supported Jackson’s Renaissance for nearly a decade.

Wed, March 10, 2010

6pm-8pm, Free
Mississippi State College of Architecture, 509 E. Capitol Street
601-362-6121 Ext. 16

Exhibit: Jim Henson’s Fantastic World

Wed, March 10, 2010

Mississippi Museum of Art
601-960-1515
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Exhibit: Islamic Moorish Spain: Its Legacy to Europe & the West

Wed, March 10, 2010

International Museum of Muslim Culture
601-960-0440
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Jackson Progressives Wednesday Lunch @Peaches

Enjoy some great soul food & network with the movers & shakers in Jackson

Wed, March 10, 2010

11:30am-1:30pm
Peaches

Live Music: Sherman Lee Dillon

Wed, March 10, 2010

11:30am, Free
Frank Jones Corner
601-983-1148
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Karaoke

Wed, March 10, 2010

Ole Tavern on George Street
601-960-2700
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IT’S DOWNTOWN is a weekly publication that offers a look at the events and light business news in Downtown Jackson. If you would like your event or news promoted, fax it to 601-353-3469 or email jgomez@downtown-jackson.com no later than noon each Tuesday.
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