september datebook

Tuesday, September 1
Annual Mum Sale, large yellow mums are available to order through the Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas and will be available at the end of the month. Proceeds benefit the center. Info: Elizabeth Howell, 932-4245, ext. 36.
Fill the Food Bank Food Drive, help fill the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Bill’s Fresh Market at Hilltop and Johnson Ave., and Hays at Paragould Plaza, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 932-3663.

Saturday, September 5
ASU Alumni Association Tailgate Party, association members are invited to attend at the Cooper Alumni Center, refreshments and music by The Brewers, memberships available at the door, 4-5:30 p.m. Info: 972-2451.

Tuesday, September 8
Annual Salad Social and Silent Auction, hosted by the Jonesboro Newcomers Club, women new to the area are invited to attend, 7 p.m. Info: Tad Margolis, 934-9203.

Thursday, September 10
Business After Hours, sponsored by local businesses, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Info: 932-6691.

Friday, September 11
DJA Historical Home Tour, tour of 4 homes, dinner by downtown restaurants and music by Remember Me On Friday, 6-10:30 p.m., Home tours on Saturday at 9 a.m. -noon and 1-5 p.m. Tickets: 931-5133 ext. 21.

Saturday, September 19
Bikers for Babies, to benefit the March of Dimes, ride begins at March of Dimes Jonesboro office and continures to Toad Suck Park in Conway. Ride will continue parade style to Clinton Library in Little Rock, registration 6:30-7:30 a.m. Info: 933-0300.
Downtown J-Town 5K Run/Walk, to benefit CityYouth Ministries, starts at CityYouth building, doors open at 7:30 a.m. for registration, walk/run begins at 8 a.m. Info: Ken Farish, praiseministries@suddenlink.net

Monday, September 21
Make a Difference Monday, volunteer to help the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas including packing senior packs, sorting canned goods, etc., sponsored by The Woman’s Discovery Center, Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: Faye Cox, 933-9939.

Thursday, September 24
City Water and Light Golf Tournament, to benefit Jonesboro Church Health Center, Sage Meadows, morning tee off at 8 a.m. Info: 930-3315

Saturday, September 26
Heart & Sole 5K, timed run and walk, to benefit Cardiology Associates Foundation, starts at Cardiology Associates parking lot and runs through downtown Jonesboro. Info: 336-2068.

Sunday, September 27
Celebration of Hope Week, individuals, businesses, churches, organizations and schools celebrate the importance of hope in all our lives, through Oct. 3. Info: 934-5214.
Jonesboro Sesquicentennial Celebration Week, events held through the week, including community-wide church service on Monday, Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m., Convocation Center. See www.jonesboro.org for more information.

september culture

1-25
John Gingles, Louisiana artist John Gingles will be the featured artist in the ASU College of Fine Arts Center Gallery, through Sept. 25. Info: 972-3050.
Faculty Biennial, a popular bi-annual exhibition featuring the diverse and talented faculty of the ASU Department of Art, through Sept. 25. Info: 972-2567.

1-30
Mexican Prints, Associated American Artists Prints of Mexico, on view through Nov. 8, Brooks Museum of Memphis. Info: 901-544-6200 or www.brooksmuseum.org.

6
Bach at Idlewild, presented by the Memphis Symphony, featuring works for organ, chorus and orchestra with guest conductor Robert Moody, Idlewild Presbyterian Church of Memphis, 4 p.m. Info: 901-725-4165 or www.memphissymphony.org.

17
Art Show, Leslie Tucker will be the featured artist for Full Sun’s Fall Open House, event to be held throughout the day, wine and art show, 5-7 p.m. Info: 972-8480.

18-19
Brian James, Nashville recording artist will make a two-night debut at Words and AfterWords, 201 Spring Street, Hardy, 7-9 p.m. Info: 870-856-5579 or www.wordsafterwords.com.

22-27
A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone who has ever had a dream and put it all on the line, The Memphis Orpheum, through Sept. 27. Info: 901-525-7800 or www.orpheum-memphis.com.

24, 27
La Boheme, presented in partnership with Opera Memphis, Giacomo Puccini’s immortal opera in a high budget film will be shown, Sept 24 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Brooks Museum. Info: 901-544-6200 or www.brooksmuseum.org.

25
San Jose Taiko, inspired by traditional Japanese drumming, San Jose Taiko expresses the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through the voice of the Taiko, ASU Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Info: 972-3471.
Simple Symphonies, music Director David Loebel opens the Paul and Linnea Bert Chamber Series with a selection of works epitomizing the simplicity, charm and artistry so delightfully characteristic of the chamber orchestra presented by the Memphis Symphony, Buckman Performing Arts Centre. Info: 901-725-4165 or www.memphissymphony.org.

Just for KIDS!

Go tailgating
Kickoff the first ASU home football game at the Big Great Wolf Pack Tailgate in downtown Jonesboro. Activities and vendors will line Main Street on Sept. 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, 932-6691.

Watch a movie outdoors
Jonesboro Parks and recreation will be showing two outdoor movies in September in the front lawn of the Earl Bell Center. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs on Sept. 12 for Coraline and on Sept. 26 for Bedtime Stories. For more information, call 933-4604.

Join a Storytime
Fall storytime at the Jonesboro Public Library will begin on Sept. 14 in the children’s library. Family storytime will be held Monday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 10:45 a.m., PeeWee storytimes at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Pre-School storytimes at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and Lapsit storytime on Thursday at 10 a.m.

Ride the Ferris Wheel
The NEA District Fair returns with rides, food, concerts exhibitions and a petting zoo on Sept. 21-26 at the NEA Fairgrounds. The NEA District Fair Rodeo will be held at the ASU Convocation Center on Sept. 17-19.

Spend some time in the great outdoors
The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission will hold its third annual Fall Family Fair on Sept. 19 at the Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center. Kids’ activities will include face painting, inflatables, archery, hunting simulator, air rifle range, make and take crafts and more. Adult events will also be held.