This Week in Jackson

From Jackson Free Press:

TODAY ... Patti Carr Black is at Lemuria at 5, signing and
reading "Eudora Welty’s World." … Footloose, Shucker's and
Left Field have karaoke. … Henry Rhodes' Mo' Money Band is
at Hamp's, 9 p.m. … At 8 p.m., catch D'Lo Trio at Hal & Mal’s.
Soop's has a talent showcase ... Swing De Paris is at Fenian's
Blues Divas at 930 Blues ... Pates are at Lagers.

THURSDAY FEATURED...(From Charles Hooker) This Thursday night
at the Mississippi Museum of Art, hear Scott "Goose" Johnson
and his artful saxophone! Scott is a product of Jackson APAC
and one everyone here should be extremely proud of. He's
played with the area's best, so come hear what he's put
together specifically for this gig at "Jazz, Art, and
Friends!" It's from 6 til 9 p.m. this Thursday at The
Mississippi Museum of Art, Pascagoula at Lamar Streets.
There are delicious complimentary hors d'oevres(good enough
for supper!) and a cash bar. Admission is a bargain $5 for
Museum members and $7 for non-members. All are welcome!
Bring someone with you, too!

THURSDAY ALSO FEATURED ... The big event today is the
Serendipity Art Show and Silent Auction at Mississippi
State Hospital, 11-6 p.m. Building 71 Conference Center,
Whitfield. All artwork is created by patients and residents
of the hospital. 601-351-8262.

THURSDAY ALSO ALSO FEATURED ... At 8 p.m. Rainbow Natural
Grocery hosts "Doin' It" for the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society and the Katrina Relief Fund. The event features
Mississippi Afrocentric Drum and Dance Ensemble, DJ C-Lecta,
spoken word with YaYa, Poetry July, Sabir and others.

THURSDAY ALSO ALSO ALSO FEATURED ... Millsaps Arts and Lecture
Series hosts Southern writers Mark Childress and Inman Majors
at 7:30 pm on the Millsaps Campus -- cost is $10 at the door.
601-974-1043.

THURSDAY MUSIC ... Crossfade (heavy metal) at Headliners.
MS Academy of Ancient Music at St. Phillips Episcopal
Church. Smoke Stack Lightning and Jackie Bell at 930 Blues.
Lyric Lounge and Open Mic at Santiago's ...Vasti Jackson
at Crystal's Lounge ... Open Jam w/Casey Philips at Martin's.
Sergio Fernandez at Edison-Walthall ... Chris Gill Trio at
Mardi Gras...Snazz at Panino's ... Sofa Kings at Shuckers.
Emma & Ben at Gravity Coffeehouse ... DJ Phingaprint at
Freelons..High Frequency at Executive Place.

PLAN for FRIDAY ... The Attic Gallery in Vicksburg hosts a
Katrina benefit art show from 7-9 p.m. The show features
Ellen Langford, Jean Blue, Kennith Humphrey, Lorraine Gendron,
Ky Johnston and other regional artists.

SATURDAY in GREENWOOD ... Books 'n' Blues -- The Books ‘n Blues
festival of music and words brings writers, musicians and other
artists and interested people together in Mississippi to raise
funds for successful and effective non-profit organizations.
These organizations have demonstrated a proven record of helping
deserving people who need a “hand up” not a “hand out.”
www.booksnblues.org

SATURDAY FESTIVAL ... Farish Street Heritage Festival features
Kamikaze,Eddie Cotton, Nappy Roots and Original P. Tickets $12
in advance or $15 at the door. Starts at 4pm on Farish Street.

SUNDAY BENEFIT ... JFP, Miller Lite and Hal and Mal's sponsor
Katrina Jam, Sunday October 2, 2005 from 2pm to 10pm.
$10.00 entry fee, with all door profit going to the John Grisham's
-- Rebuild The Coast Fund.org. The line-up looks great -- plan for it!