Arts, Eats & Beats

Fondren Presents:

Thursday, April 20, 2006 6:00PM until 9:00 PM

Heralding the return of springtime to “downtown Fondren”, this annual event is a big open-house party held throughout the business district. The merchants of Fondren extend their hours until 9 PM, and patrons are invited to come stroll about from shop to shop enjoying a lively, fun-filled evening of shopping, music, delicious cuisine and cooling libations. Made possible by the Fondren Renaissance Foundation and Southern Beverage Co., Inc., this year's event will again include an "Outdoor Party Plaza" on the parking deck of Fondren Corner. Here there will be music by Wooden Finger and Scott Albert Johnson, tasty treats to nibble upon by Rooster's Restaurant and some cooling brews by Southern Beverage and Michelob Ultra. New this year will be the addition of an outdoor artists' market on the parking deck featuring the original creations of over 35 Jackson-area artists.

And to top of a wonderful evening, the Fondren Renaissance Foundation will be throwing another big "Party at the Pix", at the venerable old Pix/Capri Theater on North State Street. Featuring the acoustic sounds of Mississippi singer/songwriters Tommy Brian Ledford (of the Taylor Grocery band), Jesse Coppenbarger (of Colour Revolt) and Cary Hudson (from Blue Mountain), admission to this event will be $10. Doors will open at 8.