January 2008

Jan 3, Thur, 12 p.m., Jackson-Madison County Library/Friends of the Library presents “Library Book Review”.  The American Plague, the Untold Story of Yellow Fever:  The Epidemic that Shaped our History.  Event will take place in the Library Program Center.  Free Admission.  Molly Crosby will present and sign her book.

Jan 3, Thur, 2 p.m., Jackson-Madison County Library Children’s Program presents, “Children’s Movie” in the Program Center.  Bring pillows and blankets to get comfy.  Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.

Jan 4 Fri, - Mar 31, Mon, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Each Monday Union University Dept of Art/Community Art Program presents “Understanding Color” ages 9-12.  For details contact Debra Tayloe, 731-661-5076.  Tuition: $330 (includes all materials).  Children will study color using direct observation and acrylic painting techniques.

Jan 7, Mon., 5:30 p.m., TACA-West, “Semi-Monthly Meeting”, Forest Heights Methodist Church, socializing 5:30, meeting at 6 pm contact 731-423-2255.  Inauguration of new officers and planning of First Annual TACA- West Spring Show.  Members, prospective member and general public invited.

Jan 12, Sat, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Union University Community Art Program presents Family Art “Times & Place”, Event location Union University Dept of Art.  Contact Debra Tayloe 731-661-5076.  Tuition: $50 (includes all materials).  Adult with child will create paintings based on gallery exhibit.

Jan 15 – Mar 4, Every Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Union University Community Art Program presents “Mixed Media” Ages –4 – K.  Contact Debra Tayloe 731-661-5076.  Tuition:  $195 (includes all materials).  Children will be exploring the art elements through painting, collage and sculpture.

Jan 15 – Apr 1, Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Union University Community Art Program presents “Understanding Color” Ages-13-17.  Contact Debra Tayloe 731-661-5076.  Tuition:  $330 (includes all materials).  The study of color using direct observation and acrylic painting techniques.

Jan 15, Tues, 6:30 p.m., Casey Jones Barbershop Chorus, presents “Dinner Entertainment”, at theOld Country Store.  Contact for details: Larry Lewis 234-0360.  Free to patrons of the Old Country Store.  Barbershop songs sung by barbershop chorus for patrons of the Old Country Store.

Jan 17, Thur - Mar 6, 4:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. Each Thursday Union University Community Art Program presents “Paint It” ages 6-8.  For details contact Debra Tayloe, 731-661-5076.  Tuition: $195 (includes all materials).  Various painting methods and subject matter will be explored.

Jan 17 – Apr 3, Every Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Union University Community Art Program presents “Sketching & Conceptual Art Making” Ages 13-17.  Contact Debra Taylor 731-661-5076.  Tuition:  $330 (includes all materials).  Teens will be studying contemporary approaches to conceptual art making.

Jan 18, Fri-Jan 19, Sat., 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jackson Art Association presents, “Colored Pencil Workshop with Kate Lagaly” at the Carnegie.  $25/day, $10 deposit.  Please mail to:  Linda Welch, P O Box 3671, 38303.  For more info call 424-2393.

Jan 19, Sat, 9 a.m. – 12 Noon, Union University Community Art Program presents “Make It!” Saturdays’ Workshop for Ages 4—8.  Location of event: Union University Dept of Art.  Contact Debra Tayloe 731-661-5076.  Tuition $65 (includes all materials.)  Students use paper mache in their study of form and space.

Jan 19, Sat, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Union University Community Art Program presents “Make It!” Saturdays’ Workshop for ages 9-12.  Location of event: Union University Dept of Art.  Contact Debra Tayloe 731-661-5076.  Tuition $65 (includes all materials.)  Study of form and space using paper mache technique.

Jan 19, Sat., 10:00 a.m. – Noon, Ballet Arts, presents“Be A Ballerina Girl Scout Workshop”, Ballet Arts Studio, 188 Commerce Ctr. Cir.  Call 668-7353 for information.

Jan 19, Sat, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Ballet Arts, presents “Be A Ballerina Public Workshop” for ages 7 –11. Ballet Arts Studio, 188 Commerce Ctr. Cir. Call 668-7353 for information.

Jan 19, Sat, 7:30 p.m.-Jackson Symphony Assoc. presents, “Hot Winds and Strings”, at First Baptist Church, Matthew Stover-427-6440.  General Admission $20, Student/Senior-$12. Come witness as the World Premiere of Macbeth Fantasy!

Jan 22, Tues, - February 1, Fri. 8:30 am – 4:30 p.m.. Lambuth University, Visual Art Dept, presents  Senior Art Exhibition:  Jehonathen Childs, Ione-McRae Brown Gallery of Art., Lambuth University, Contact Larry Ray 425-3275.  Free Admission.  Art Exhibition:  Graphic Arts major.