july datebook
Wednesday, July 1
Annual Mum Sale to benefit The Learning Center, throughout the month. Info: Barbara Pitcock, 932-4245 ex 21.
Saturday, July 4
5K Freedom Run, part of the Ridge Rider Athletic Club running/walking series, Craighead Forest Park, 8 a.m., Info: Jeff Owens, 933-4604.
July 4 Bike Ride, sponsored by the Ridge Riders Athletic Club, Info: www.ridgeriders.org
4th in the Forest, Jonesboro’s largest 4th of July celebration, presented by East Arkansas Broadcasters, Craighead Forest Park, activities begin at Noon, fireworks at 9 p.m., Info: 934-5003.
Freedom Fest, NEA’s largest free fireworks display, NEA District Fairgrounds, presented by Triple FM Radio Group, 9:30 p.m., Info: 268-1067.
Wednesday, July 8
Digital Scrapbooking @ Your Library, program presented by Kim Randle, Jonesboro Public Library Round Room, 11 a.m. Info: 935-5133.
Thursday, July 9
Business After Hours, sponsored by Comfort Suites, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Info: Mandy Cook, 932-6691.
Wednesday, July 15
Get Creative with Your Genealogy Research @ Your Library, program presented by Nancy Matthews, Jonesboro Public Library Round Room, 11 a.m. Info: 935-5133.
Thursday, July 16
Genealogy Night Lock-in, beginner research, speaker, Jonesboro Public Library. 6 p.m.-Midnight. Info: 935-5133.
Monday, July 20
Fall Soccer and Football Registration Begins, Jonesboro Sports & Recreation. Info: 933-4604.
Friday, July 24
Runway for the Cure, breast cancer survivors model the latest fall fashions while guests enjoy lunch, benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure, St. Bernards Auditorium, 11:30 a.m
Saturday, July 25
Kans 4 Kids, pack the JETS food drive to benefit the NEA Food Bank, sponsored by Leadership Jonesboro Teams B&D, receiving easy to open/pop tops meals of pasta, fruit, vegetables, soup or granola bars, Highland and Parker Wal-Marts, Kroger and Bill’s Fresh Market at Hilltop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: Kimberly Shipley, 275-7075.
july culture
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Wicked, long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Muchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz in this Broadway favorite, runs through July 12, The Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main, Memphis. Info: 901-525-3000 or www.orpheum-memphis.com.
2, 9, 16, 23
Jazz & Jacob, celebrating the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, “Poetry: All The World’s a Poem” on July 2 at 6-9 p.m., “Film: Jump at the Sun” on July 9 at 7:30 p.m., “Art: Guided Tour and Activity” on July 16 at 6 p.m., “Music: Rene Koopman Trio” on July 23 at 6-9 p.m., at the Brooks Museum,1934 Poplar Ave.
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Party on the Patio, Jagged Horizon of Houston, Mo., to perform from 3-5 p.m. and Mammoth Spring Strings from 8:30 -10 p.m., Words and AfterWords, 201 Spring Street, Hardy, Info: 870-856-5579.
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“Dottie, The Polkadotted Butterfly,” childrens book signing by Lisa Hawley, Words and AfterWords, 201 Spring Street, Hardy, 2-4 p.m. Info: 870-856-5579.
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Women’s Book Club, sponsored by The Woman’s Discovery Center, July book is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,” 1413A Market Place Drive, 1 p.m. Info: 933-9939.
16
“Our Awesome Ancestors,” the grand opening of the new Native American gallery, ASU Museum, 6:30 p.m. Info: 972-2074.
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Art for Lunch, a unique lunchtime experience, a guided tour of “In Celebration: Carl Gutherz 1844-1907,” reservations required, The Brooks Museum,1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, Info: www.brooksmuseum.org.
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Bright and Bold Family Day, a fun-filled day of hands-on activities, an exciting performance and more, free admission and activities, Brooks Museum,1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, Info: www.brooksmuseum.org.
25
Book Signing featuring Darlene Martin and Altha Murphy, two writers from the foothills of the Ozarks team up to sign books and tell about their writing, Words and AfterWords, 201 Spring Street, Hardy, 2-4 p.m. Info: 870-856-5579.
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Trios A Summer Show of Art in Threes!, presented by the Sara Howell Gallery, 6-9 p.m. and Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Info: 935-6336.
Just for KIDS!
Learn Physics in a Whole New Way. Juggler Rhys Thomas will teach Newtonian physics through juggling and entertainment, presented by the ASU Museum, Museum Lecture Hall, July 16 at 3 and 6:30 p.m., July 17 and 18 at 1 and 3 p.m. Info: 972-2074.
Enjoy Music and a Little Magic. Off-site programs presented by The Jonesboro Public Library, The Kiddos on July 8, Stephin Booth Percussion Exhibition on July 18, Rocky Clements “Show of Wonders” on July 22,10 a.m. at Parker Park Community Center and 2 p.m. at The Mall at Turtle Creek. Visit www.libraryinjonesboro.org for more information or call 935-5133.
Be Creative at Your Library. This summer’s reading program at the Jonesboro Public Library is all about your creativity. Various storytimes and age levels are available including Juvenile Discussion Groups. End of Summer Reading Program Concert with Brian and Terri Kinder, July 28 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Round Room. Visit www.libraryinjonesboro.org for more information or call 935-5133.
Find the Genie’s Magic Lamp. “Aladdin” will be the final play produced by the ASU Summer Children’s Theatre. Join the adventures as Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and wins the hand of the Lovely Princess. Tickets $5 in advance, $7 at the door if available. July 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., July 31at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 972-ASU1.
Go to Camp. Various music, art, science and sport camps are available throughout the summer through Arkansas State University. Dance, drama, photography, fashion and art camps are available through The Foundation of Arts. For a listing at either of these locations, visit www.astate.edu for ASU camps and www.jonesborofoa.com for The Foundation of Arts.