Don't miss Arts, Eats and Beats tonight.

Join the excitement! Make your way to the Fondren district Thursday, April 8th, between 5:00 and 9:00 in the evening to welcome spring to Fondren! North State Street will be closed off between Duling Avenue and Fondren Place for our street party! Our event sponsors, Bancorp South and My Scoop will have tents in the street with surprises and goodies for all! And, be sure to stop by the Foundation tent to buy your 2010 Arts Eats & Beats limited edition t-shirt for only $10! The featured beverage this year from Southern Beverage is Budwiser’s Select 55.


And, at the Main Stage, under the canopy at Kolb’s Grand Cleaners will be our featured musicians! A plethora of artists will be at Duling School Shops with their fine works for sale. Our signature restaurants will have special offerings for this year’s event also. So much to do , so much to see, and one night only!

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to host “Shooting for the Cure”

The Mississippi Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hosting its “inaugural” Skeet Shoot, “Shooting for the Cure”, on Saturday, April 17th 2010. The Shoot will take place at Luckett Lodge, 214 Clark Creek Road Brandon, MS., registration at 7:15am, and the shoot commencing at 8:00am with VIP catering lunch. The main event will consist of 50 targets and teams of four shooters.

Sponsorships for this event are available at three different donor levels for merchants and businesses. Donations are currently being accepted for shooter bags, raffle, beverages, or door prize drawings. Every donation helps raise money for a great cause, by providing monies for research, support and services for individuals and families of leukemia or lymphoma.

Tickets are limited to the first 75 shooters at $125 and include lunch and 50 targets for 14 stations in a beautiful serene setting, “Shooting for the Cure” t-shirts and camouflage military hats.

For information on tickets, donations, or sponsorship opportunities call Ann at 601-956-7447.