Jazz, Art & FriendsJazz, Art, and Friends - Thurs., Aug. 26: Rhonda Richmond, Sept. 30, Oct. , Nov. 18, Dec. 2. Once a month at the Miss. Museum of Art, 6-9 p.m. $7. Enjoy cocktails, listen to live jazz, and mingle with old …
"Radical Connector," Mouse on MarsHailing from Cologne, Germany, Mouse on Mars have left an indelible mark on the face [and ears] of electronic music. Their signature sound of glitch and scratch beats submerged in a washing machine have been the toast of the euro …
Women for Kerry - Jackson EventUnita Blackwell, internationally known voting rights activist and the state's first black female mayor, will headline a women's voter registration rally at the State Capitol Thursday, August 26--the 84th anniversary of women's right to vote. The event, scheduled for 11:30 …
A Vegetarian's Cafeteria Survival GuideIt's noon on your first real day of classes, and you can't remember a time you were this hungry. You could eat a horse, if eating horse wasn't against your personal dietary code of ethics. You approach the cafeteria with …
[Space] Your Own Space-Age Bachelor(ette) PadImproving a living space with tasteful art and design can be difficult for a college student, especially if you want a unique and interesting place. Original art pieces usually cost way too much for a typical student. Space and living …
The Myth of a Red South?Alternet is discussing several polls and news articles that seem to indicate that Bush does not have the South all sewn up: "But as the election draws nearer, polling trends show that just isn't the case. The Raleigh News & …
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[Colleges] This is Your Life, BabyIt's 8 in the a.m. on your first official day of college, and you and several hundred of what you hope will become your closest friends are gathered in the gymnasium watching your freshman orientation leaders (OL) sing and dance.
Shock G releases ‘Fear of a Mixed Planet'(Los Angeles, CA. August 12, 2004) - 33rd Street Records announces the release of Shock G's first independent album 'Fear of a Mixed Planet' due in stores October 12, 2004. Rapper, producer, musician, cartoonist Shock-G is the mastermind behind platinum …
Lights, Camera, CollegeWho knows about college life better than a 45-year-old writer in Hollywood, right? Before you embark on your many higher-ed adventures, make sure you've checked out Hollywood's best college films. I'll forego even talking about "Animal House;" it has made …
The Best in Sports in the Next 7 DaysHigh school football, Canton Academy at Tri-County Academy, 7:30 p.m.: The 2004 high school football season starts in Flora. The rest of the MPSA teams kick off on Friday.
A Jackson Scene? by Randy PerkinsTake a survey of college music scenes around the country. College towns such as Austin, Chapel Hill, Athens and Olympia appear to be churning out indie-label rock bands by the dozen. Magazines produce college radio charts showing a myriad of …
the Heat is On in College FootballThe state's college football teams have reported for preseason practice. Millsaps and Mississippi College play their annual grudge match at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sept. 2. The rest of the state's teams start their seasons on Sept. 4. Here's a …
[Best of Jackson]Just moving to Jackson and unsure of where to go? Check out our readers' picks for the Best of Jackson from earlier this year.
Reach Out and Blog SomeoneIt's back to school, and chances are you and your friends won't be enrolled in the same college, much less the same city. You'll be making new friends, of course, but as the old saying goes, you'll want to keep …