Jonesboro Occasions Magazine

june events

Thursday, June 3
1st Thursday Downtown, downtown businesses and art galleries will remain open for extended hours, booths, artists and musicians along Main Street, historic downtown Jonesboro, 5-10 p.m. Info: 512-297-4213.

Friday, June 4
Razorbacks vs. FOP, basketball game between five former Razorbacks and FOP members to benefit DARE, sponsored by the Jonesboro FOP, Annie Camp Jr. High Gym., 7 p.m. Info: Joe Floyd, 935-2900.
Relay for Life, teams will walk throughout the night to raise money for The American Cancer Society, activities and entertainment throughout the evening, Old ASU Track and Field, 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Info: jackie.wallis@cancer.org.
Christie McNeill Dance Studio will present spring recitals at the Nettleton High School Performing Arts Center, beginner’s recital at 6 p.m., advanced recital at 8 p.m. Info: 761-0533.

Saturday, June 5
Gary Schuchardt Memorial 5K, trails run/walk, supports the United Way of Northeast Arkansas and the Metro Rotary Club, Craighead Forest Park, 8 a.m. Info: Paula Robertson, 935-3658.
Worship Fest 2010, presented by Messiah Ministries with Red Jordan Band, The Overflow Band, The Rock of NEA Band, free admission, bring lawn chairs, The Rock of NEA church, 4318 East Johnson Avenue, 2 p.m. Info: http://messiah.neapath.com.

Sunday, June 6
National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration, to honor cancer survivors, their family and caregivers and the healthcare professionals involved in their care, sponsored by Clopton Clinic Oncology, St. Bernards Auditorium, 1-3 p.m. Info: Janette Iglehart, 932-5296.

Monday, June 7
Summer Class will begin on June 7 at The Foundation of Arts in dance, drama and art for children and adults, pre-registration required, see class schedules at www.foajonesboro.org or for more information, call 935-2726.

Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22 & 29
Concerts of the Lawn, every Tuesday in June with Delta Jazz Orchestra on June 1, Plain Meanness on June 8, UFO Reel on June 15, The Brewers on June 22 and The Tarkington Family Band on June 29, at the Jonesboro Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Info: 935-5133.

Friday, June 11-Sunday, July 11
Red, White and Tuna, in this much-anticipated third installment in the Tuna series, the residents of Texas’ third-smallest town are getting ready for the Fourth of July Tuna High School Class Reunion, June 11 – July 11 at The Circuit Playhouse of Memphis. Info: www.playhouseonthesquare.org.

Saturday, June 12
Threads of Life, a free quilt show displaying quilts from area quilters, featuring guest quilter Debra Danko, internationally recognized contemporary fabric artist, lecturer and workshop teacher, free admission, St. Bernards Auditorium, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: www.sbrmc.com.
Classic Car Cruise In, old tunes and classic cars will fill the Chick-fil-A parking lot, activities include hula-hoop, jump rope, the twist and limbo, 5-8 p.m. Info: 910-6611.
Technicolor Ball, dinner, dancing, live music, fun for the family, Sunday dress, presented by The Foundation of Arts, tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $60 max per household, Heritage Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 710 Southwest Drive, 6-9 p.m. Info: 935-2726.

Sunday, June 13
Threads of Life, a free quilt show displaying quilts from area quilters, featuring guest quilter Debra Danko, internationally recognized contemporary fabric artist, lecturer and workshop teacher, free admission, St. Bernards Auditorium, 1-4 p.m. Info: www.sbrmc.com.

Tuesday, June 22
Celebrity Chef 3, cooking demonstration and dinner with the owner of Sai Thai Cuisine, presented by The Woman’s Discovery Center and Occasions Publishing Group, 1413 A Market Place Drive, 6 p.m. Info: 933-9939.
Chicago, the Broadway musical tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz will take stage at The Orpheum of Memphis on June 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. June 25 at 8 p.m., June 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and June 27 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Info: www.orpheum-memphis.com.

Thursday, June 24-Saturday, June 26
Opening Art Show, Elizabeth Hubbard Studio, 1411 A Market Place, June 24-25, 6-9 p.m., June 26, 11 a.m.-3p.m. Info: 219-9350.
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Friday, June 25-Sunday, July 18
Hairspray, Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion – to dance – in this favorite stage show presented at Playhouse on the Square o Memphis, June 25-July 18. Info: www.playhouseonthesquare.org.

Saturday, June 26
Triple Swing Dinner and Dance, casual dinner and dance, purchase of tickets includes eligibility to win prizes and trips given away during the evening, to benefit the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, St. Bernards Auditorium. Info: Dana Housley, 336-5009.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, follow Joseph of ancient texts as his brothers betray him, he goes to prison and then rises to power in Egypt, presented by The Foundation of Arts, June 26 and 28 at 7 p.m., June 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets: 935-2726.

Sunday, June 27
Triple Swing Tennis Bash, individuals will play in a tennis mixer at RidgePointe Country Club, prizes to be awarded, to benefit the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, St. Bernards Auditorium. Info: Dana Housley, 336-5009.

Monday, June 28
Triple Swing Annual Golf Classic, four player scramble, RidgePointe Country Club, to benefit the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, St. Bernards Auditorium. Info: Dana Housley, 336-5009.

Kids' Activities for June
Check out a book. The Jonesboro Public Library has a full schedule of events for preschool and school ages children: June 1-5, Friends of the Library Scholastic Book Fair, June 8, 15, 22 at 7 p.m., Family Tuesday nights, wet and wild activities for families with school-aged children; June 10, 17, 24 at 3 p.m., activities for 4th-6th graders; Off-site programs at Parker Park at 10 a.m. and The Mall at Turtle Creek at 2 p.m., June 9, Kincaid Karacter Puppets, June 16, The Kiddos, June 23, Activated Storytellers.

June’s all about Dad. All Pro Dad’s Day is a one-hour breakfast where fathers and their children meet with other dads and kids at Chick-fil-A to discuss a wide range of family topics and are equipped with resources to strengthen their relationships, June 5, 10-11 a.m., family night on June 10 from 5-7 p.m. will have a special craft especially for dad.

Don’t forget your racket. Red Wolves Tennis Camp will be directed by Marcia Williams, ASU Tennis Coach, for the beginner (June 14-17) through tournament player up to age 18 (June 21-24) 5:30-8 p.m., $100, Pee Wee Camp for ages 4-8 years, June 7-10 and June 28-July 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. $60. Info: 972-2795.

Take a ride. Day horse camps will be offered for beginners, ages 9-16, on June 7-10, intermediates, ages 9-16 on June 14-17 (and adults on June 21-14) from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the ASU Equine Center, $275, lunch provided. More information and registration at http://agri.astate.edu.

Do the Robot Dance. The ASU College of Engineering and the ASU Museum collaborate to offer students ages 7-12 an introduction to robotics, June 7-11, at Robo-Camp. Info: 972-2074.

Touch a Truck. Children can see, touch and explore their favorite trucks or other equipment on wheels including tractors, dump trucks, bobcats and more, on June 19, 2-5 p.m. at Chick-fil-A. Info: 910-6611.

The Absolutely Awesome Giant. Presented by the ASU Summer Children’s Theatre, travel down the road with the Awesome Giant to meet singing snails, a boxing beetle and maybe even a monster or two! Tickets, $5, June 23 and 24 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and June 25 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 972-ASU1.