JXN Blog

Jackson's music and museums, festivals and events, art and artists, and chefs and restaurants have plenty to say about a city on the move.

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Here’s to the Week Ahead

Make the most of this week with our editor event picks.

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48 Hours in Jxn

Spending a couple of days in the City With Soul? Jackson has no shortage of noteworthy food, music, and cultural destinations.

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See & Do: Fall in JXN

From captivating festivals and cultural celebrations to thrilling outdoor escapades, it's fall in the City With Soul!

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‘Right-Sized’ Bright Lights Is a Celebration of People, Creativity

Instead of focusing on a gathered street festival with national musical acts, the neighborhood(s) will celebrate their individual businesses, artists and musicians.

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Soul Sessions Podcast: Jesse Thompson and the Jackson Music Awards

Today on Soul Sessions, Jesse Thompson shares with us his legacy - three award shows and even more to come, and he says he's ready to give it another 50 years.

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Jackson Gets Lit: Your Guide to The Mississippi Book Festival

If you were the kind of kid who was more interested in summer for your library’s annual reading challenge than for the days off from school, Jackson's Mississippi Book Festival is for…

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Where to Dine During the MS Book Festival

Authors, readers and literary buffs unite for The Mississippi Book Festival on the grounds of the State Capitol. We have the dish on where to dine!

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Mid Morning Meals: Brunch in JXN

From classics like biscuits and gravy to uniquely sweet and savory chicken and waffles, here are brunch spots to check out in the City With Soul.

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Soul Sessions Podcast: Pulito Osteria

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking with Chef Chaz Lindsay and General Manager Jonathan Webb of Pulito Osteria at the Belhaven Town Center.

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Must See (and Hear): August Live Music and Shows in JXN

There’s live music somewhere in the Capital City nearly every week in August, from Blues Mondays at Hal & Mal’s to party-hard Saturday nights.

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MMA to Host Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds

Presented by the American Federation of Arts (AFA), Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds opens November 11, 2023. MMA is the final venue for this traveling exhibition, closing on March 3, 2024.

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Cool Space

Not only are these Jackson locations pumping out cold AC, but, speaking of interiors, they're aesthetically pleasing, too.

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Homegrown: A Q&A With Chef Chaz Lindsay

The Belhaven-born chef talks about inspiration and recommendations in Jackson.

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New and Notable: JXN Dines

Exciting news for food lovers in Jackson, Mississippi! Check out these new and notable dining spots that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Que The Craving: BBQ

In Jackson, we've got plenty of places to pig out. Check out some of our favorites for everything barbeque