Ready to Roar Reading Time, at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Highland Drive). Tuesdays-Fridays at 1 p.m., children enjoy listening to a story at the Between the Lions exhibit in the Literacy Gallery. $8, children under 12 months and members free; call 601-981-5469. Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest, at Pets Add Life (661 Sierra Rose Drive, Reno, Nev.) . Students in grades 3-8 submit poems about their pets, and a student in each grade level has a chance to win pet product gift certificates, publishing of the poem and a $1,000 scholarship toward pet education in their classrooms. Submit by Jan. 31. Free; petsaddlife.org.
#2%!4)6% #,!33%3 Shut Up and Write! Reserve your spot for Donna Ladd’s popular creative non-fiction six-class series; begins Jan. 5 and meets every other Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (class decides sixth class date). Half $150 fee reserves slot; gift certificates available. Write class@jacksonfreepress.com or call 601-362-6121 ext. 15. Events at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Highland Drive). $8, children under 12 months and members free; call 601-981-5469. • Healthy Moves Dance Day Jan. 5, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Children enjoy dance workshops and learn ways to be healthy. • Puppet Play Workshop. Wednesdays at 3 p.m., children create puppets and give puppet shows at the Reader’s Theater Puppet Stage. Events at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.). Call 601-948-3533, ext. 232; email education@ newstagetheatre.com; newstagetheatre.com. • Adult Acting Class Registration through Jan. 4. Actor and playwright John Maxwell is the instructor, and classes are Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. from Jan. 8-24. Space limited; register by Jan. 4. $125. • Creative Dramatics and Acting Technique Class Registration. Children in grades 1-6 learn basic acting techniques. Classes are Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. from Feb. 16-April 6. Deadline is Feb. 15. $150. • Creating a Character Class Registration through March 15. Students in junior high and high school develop a character to portray. Topics include scene work and textual analysis. The eight-week class starts March 18, and classes are Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. for eight weeks. Registration required. $150. Events at Southern Cultural Heritage Center (1302 Adams St., Vicksburg), in the Academy Building. Call 601-631-2997; email info@southernculture.org; southernculture.org. • Ballroom Dance Lessons Jan. 6 and Jan. 27, 5-6 p.m. James Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory, teaches the West Coast Swing. $10 per person. • Jay’s Winter Soup Workshop Jan. 8, 5:30-8 p.m. Learn soup recipes from Roca Restaurant chef Jay Parmegiani. Registration required. $35, $30 members. Events at Viking Cooking School (1107 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland). Registration required. Call 601-898-8345. • One-day Culinary Basics Jan. 6, 1-6 p.m. Topics include kitchen terminology, equipment and knife skills. $135.
• Viking University Jan. 7-Feb. 4, 6 p.m. The six-week culinary program covers cooking basics such as making sauces, grilling and braising. Classes are Mondays from 6-9 p.m. $599. Hoot and Holler Day Camp Jan. 4, 9 a.m.-noon, at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Children in age groups 5-7 and 8-10 explore the museum’s galleries and participate in hands-on activities. Registration includes supplies and a snack. $45; call 601-960-1515. Winter Figure Drawing Session Jan. 7-March 11, at Nunnery’s at Gallery 119–Fine Art & Framing (119 S. President St.). Jerrod Partridge teaches the 10-week class Mondays from 6-9 p.m. $275; call 601-668-5408. Adult Acrylic Painting Class, at Daniel MacGregor Studios (4347 Lakeland Drive, Flowood). Daniel MacGregor teaches the class on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Bring your own 11-by-14-inch canvas for a $5 discount. $15; call 601-992-6405; email theartist@danielmacgregorstudios.com. Oil Painting Classes, at Pat Walker Gallery (133 W. Peace St., Canton). Pat Walker teaches the class Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 601-855-0107 for prices; email ritsartist@aol.com; pat-walkerworkshops.com.
WEEKLY EVENT CALENDAR WEDNESDAYS
01/02
LADIES NIGHT
1/2 OFF DRINKS FOR LADIES 5PM - UNTIL MUSIC STARTS AT 8PM THURSDAYS
01/03
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL & COLLEGE NIGHT 7PM - UNTIL • 9 FLAT SCREENS • $2.25 LONGNECKS • $3.25 WELL DRINKS
FRIDAY
01/04
Ribeye Steaks & Baked Potatoes
with live music by
Hvy Yeti
Events at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org. • “To Paint and Pray: The Art and Life of William R. Hollingsworth Jr.” through Jan. 13 The exhibit includes the late artist’s paintings and other artifacts from his life. $3-$5. • “Artists by Artists” through Jan. 13 See how artists have portrayed each other through loose sketches and formal portraits. $3-$5. • “Visionaries: The Legacy of the Mississippi Art Association” through Jan. 27, in the William B. and Isabel R. McCarty Foundation Gallery. See works from William P. Silva, Caroline Compton, William Hollingsworth, Marie Hull, Helen Jay Lotterhos, Eudora Welty, Karl Wolfe and more. Free. Events at Municipal Art Gallery (839 N. State St.). Free; call 601-960-1582. • Mississippi Watercolor Society Art Exhibition through Jan. 31 See watercolor paintings from several artists through Jan. 31. • Yvette Sturgis and S. Kellum Art Exhibit. See Sturgis’ painting and Kellum’s hanging sculptures until the spring of 2013.
"% 4(% #(!.'% Open Wings Workshop: Expression Through Art Jan. 3, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., at Region 8 Mental Health Services (613 Marquette Road, Brandon), in the conference room (use administrative entrance). Includes doodle exercises, discussing a self-expression plan and making an art project. Open Wings is a support network for everyone affected by mental illness, including family members, friends, professionals and educators. Open to all ages and skill levels. Free; call 601-957-1586. Check jfpevents.com for updates and more listings. To add an event, email all details (phone number, start and end date, time, street address, cost, URL, etc.) to events@jacksonfreepress.com or fax to 601510-9019. The deadline is noon the Thursday prior to the week of publication. Or add the event online yourself; check out jfpevents.com for instructions.
WEDNESDAY 01/02
Risko Danza, Sw/mm/ng & The Weekend Kids (Red Room) THURSDAY 01/03
Restaurant Open As Usual FRIDAY 01/04
David Newbould 5:30-7:30 Swing de Paris (Restaurant) The Shiz (Patio) Jarekus Singleton (Red Room)
with Special Guest
SATURDAY 01/05
Shake It Like A Caveman with The Bailey Brothers
David Newbould 6-8 pm T.B. Ledford & Friends 8:30-11:00 pm
SATURDAY
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THIS WEEK
01/05
MONDAY
12/03
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL & GUYS NIGHT COLLEGE NIGHT
(Red Room)
MONDAY 01/07 Blue Mondays
TUESDAY 01/08
Pub Quiz w Erin and Friends
$2.25 longnecks $3.25 well drinks
(Dining Room & Brew Pub)
Coming Soon
OPEN MIC 10pm 12/04
SHRIMP BOIL • 5 - 10 PM
MATT’S LATE NITE
KARAOKE
$1 PBR & HIGHLIFE $2 MARGARITAS • 10 - 12pm Miller Lite Girls Giveaway at 7
UPCOMING SHOWS GRATEFUL WEEKEND 2013 WITH OTIS LOTUS & FRIENDS Specials on Dead Guy Ale
Jan. 11: Set 1 - Acoustic Set 2 - Electric
Jan. 12: Otis Lotus 3 Electric Sets w/ special guests
Jan. 17: The Revivalists Jan. 24: Space Capone SEE OUR NEW MENU WWW.MARTINSLOUNGE.NET
214 S. STATE ST. 601.354.9712 DOWNTOWN JACKSON
Lucky Hand Blues Band
MS Blues Society’s
7pm - until|
TUESDAY
(Restaurant)
01/09 - New Bourbon St. Jazz Band 01/10 - Jason Turner 01/11 - DoubleShotz 01/12 - Dirty Laundry Band
MONDAY - FRIDAY
Blue Plate Lunch
$8
with corn bread and tea or coffee
25
As well as the usual favorites! Seafood Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Burgers, Fried Pickles, Onion Rings and Homemade Soups made daily.Fridays: Catfish Plates are $9.75
$4.00 Happy Hour Well Drinks!
visit HalandMals.com for a full menu and concert schedule
601.948.0888
200 S. Commerce St. Downtown Jackson, Mississippi
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Lemuria Story Time, at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202). Saturdays at 11 a.m., children enjoy a story and make a related craft. Call for the book title. Free; call 601366-7619.
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