Community Calendar - Jan. 9
Here’s a look at things to do in Jackson and West Tennessee in the first couple of weeks of the new year.
Jan. 11
Black Tie & Boxing
Join The STAR Center for an unforgettable evening of Black Tie & Boxing and support the STAR Center of Jackson. Together, let’s continue to #CrushTheNO for individuals of ALL abilities in our community. General admission are on sale and include balcony seating only. Pizza slices from Rock’N Dough and beverages will be available for purchase while supplies last. Doors open at 6 p.m. with fights beginning at 7. Don’t miss this exciting night of entertainment for a great cause! Follow us on Instagram @blacktieboxingjackson or Facebook Black Tie & Boxing Jackson for updates. Tickets are non-refundable. NOTE: As of Tuesday night, Jan. 7 and The Post’s print press time, officials with the event have said this event will happen on Saturday regardless of what the weather does leading up to Saturday night.
Confederate Railroad at The Dixie
Rising to fame in the early '90s with their unique country sound, the band, led by Danny Shirley, has a storied career. Their debut album produced hits like "She Took It Like a Man," "Jesus and Mama," and "Queen of Memphis," with "Trashy Women" earning a Grammy nomination. With 18 charted hits and over five million albums sold, Confederate Railroad remains a beloved name in country music. They’ll be performing at The Dixie in Huntingdon at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at dixiepac.net.
Jan. 17
Candlelight Concerts - Tribute to Adele
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jackson. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at The Ned under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tickets are available at The Ned’s website.
Jan. 18
Night in the Caribbean
The Dream Center’s annual fundraising event is bringing country star Sara Evans to Jackson. “Dreams Renewed” is the theme of this year’s event, the 15th in a row. Doors open at the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 6 p.m.. Table sponsorships and individual dinner tickets are available by calling Gail Gustafson at 731-613-0741. Balcony seat tickets will be available as well. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with incredible music and heartfelt moments all in support of the Dream Center's mission to break the cycle of chronic homelessness for women and children.
Jazz Foundation’s Let Freedom Swing
This concert is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. as the nation celebrates his birthday. This concert will feature two artists - Joe Restivo and Patrice Williamson. Raised in Memphis, Joe Restivo got his start playing with punk bands at the Antenna Club as a pre-teen. By the end of high school, Restivo was running down to Beale Street watching blues and jazz musicians such as his formative influence, Calvin Newborn. Before long, Restivo was playing on Beale, gigging with the likes of Charlie Wood and Mose Vinson. "I came up playing music in a very organic way. A native of Memphis, Patrice Williamson is a scintillating, soulful singer who swings hard and can scat with the best of them. She's rightly been compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan in publications such as the Los Angeles Times and the All-Music Guide to Jazz. A favorite of the Bost music scene, Patrice's sensitive ballad work and fluent scat style have garnered invitations to perform most recently with Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano and Terri Lynne Carrington for the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. Tickets are available at The Ned’s website and the Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee’s website.
Jan. 25
Crystal Ball
Join The Jackson Symphony League for an unforgettable evening featuring The Memphis Soul Review. Enjoy live music, and participate in our exciting live and silent auctions filled with unique items and experiences. Your support benefits the programs of The Jackson Symphony League, helping us bring the joy of music to our community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic night of fun and generosity. The event will be at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at The Symphony’s website.
Endless Highway at The Dixie
A talented family group comprising Jason & Vanessa Griggs and their children Jay & Allison, blends Southern Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel, Acapella, and Acoustic styles, offers a delightful mix of time-tested hymns, spirited acapella songs, and toe-tapping bluegrass tunes. Known for consistently charting singles on the Top 40 Gospel Music Charts, they are currently opening for Mark Lowry and have been featured artists at prestigious events like the National Quartet Convention Main Stage and The Ark Encounter. Their show at The Dixie in Huntingdon starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at dixiepac.net.
