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

Top of the Hops Beer Festival

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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.

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OLD CAPITOL MUSEUM

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The Old Capitol Museum is open.

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MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART

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

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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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DAVIS PLANETARIUM

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Come experience breathtaking sky and space scenes, brilliant colorful laser images or thrilling large-format films at the Russell C. Davis Planetarium.

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MISSISSIPPI FARMERS MARKET & GREATER BELHAVEN MARKET

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The new Mississippi Farmers Market and the Greater Belhaven Market are located on the corner of High Street & Jefferson.

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MUSLIM MUSEUM

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Two great exhibits are now showing at the International Museum of Muslim Cultures.

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Weekly Events

Live Music: Swing de Paris

Thu, July 29, 2010

8pm, No Cover
Underground 119
601-352-2322
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Live Music: Virgil Brawley

Thu, July 29, 2010

6:30pm-8:30pm
Congress Street Bar & Grill
601-968-0857

Hometown Hero & SUMITT Awards

Presented by the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Thu, July 29, 2010

4pm, Free
Jackson Convention Complex

The Summer Blues at The Roberts Walthall Hotel

Ben Peyton & The Thundering Harps

Thu, July 29, 2010

6:30pm
Roberts Walthall Hotel
601-948-6161

Stage: Cabaret

Thu, July 29, 2010

7:30pm, $20.00 General Admission
Hal & Mal's
601-664-0930
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Jazz, Art & Friends

One Thursday a month, enjoy cocktails, listen to the best jazz by Will Thompson, and mingle with friends all while surrounded by world-class art!

Thu, July 29, 2010

5:30pm, $5.00 Members, $7.00 Nonmembers
Mississippi Museum of Art
601-960-1515
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Mississippi Craft Beer Week Featuring Diamond Bear

Thu, July 29, 2010

7pm
Hal & Mal's
601-948-0888
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The Case of the Disappearing Planet

Thu, July 29, 2010

1pm
Davis Planetarium
601-960-1552
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Exhibit: Herb and Dorothy: A Glimpse into Their Extraordinary Collection

Thu, July 29, 2010

Through September 12th
Mississippi Museum of Art
601-960-1515
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Live Music: Sherman Lee Dillon; Amazin’ Lazy Boi & the Blues Challenge Band

Thu, July 29, 2010

Lunch, Free; 10pm-4am, Free
F. Jones Corner
601-983-1148
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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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