Fondren News for February 17, 2020

February 17, 2020 - - - - - - - - - - Keeping Fondren Fabulous!

Introducing "Renaissance"

our new on-line magazine

-in this issue-

The 11 artists of Alchemy

2020 Schedule of Art Shows at The Cedars

2020 Cedars Juried Show (Juror and Entry info)

Opening Night Small Bites by SoFo

READ "Renaissance" - Edition One

Alchemy: opening Feb. 27

.... . Alchemy, a show of abstract works, will open Thursday, February 27 at The Cedars with a reception from 6 - 8 p.m. The show will feature the work of 11 Mississippi artists.

..... The show will be available for viewing Friday an Saturday, (28th & 29th), Sunday, March 1, 2 - 5 p.m. and by appointment through March 11. The show will close with a Sunday afternoon reception on March 15, 1 - 5 p.m.

(Above: Hattiesburg artist Rick Wilemon delivering work to The Cedars.)

..... Free valet parking for Renaissance Society members on opening night.

Thank you Origin Bank , presenting sponsor!

Keeping Old Canton Road Beautiful

Special thank you to Tye Menist and Magnolia Horticulture for providing professional help and equipment for Saturday's Old Canton Road work day.

FRF Board to pursue "Go-Cup District"

..... The Fondren Renaissance Foundation Board of Directors voted to pursue becoming a "go-cup district" joining Jackson's other food and entertainment districts, Highland Village, The District at Eastover and Renaissance.

..... The city's Leisure and Recreation District Ordinance calls for the "go-cup districts" which allow pedestrians to carry cups of alcoholic beverages anywhere within the approved district boundaries.

.....When the city ordinance passed, Council Member Virgi Lindsay said the goal is to give residents and visitors alike an opportunity "to enjoy themselves" and possibly bring in additional revenue to the city through its alcohol tax.

..... The ordinance limits go cups to 16 ounces and forbids glass containers.

..... Board approval came after discussion noting:

- better enforcement with a legal district and specified boundaries.

-the coming presence of paid Ambassadors patrolling the business district as a result of the Business Improvement District.

- enhanced experience for Fondren First Thursday, Beer Week, Restaurant Week, Fondren Unwrapped and other business-district events.

.....The process is expected to take three months to complete.

.....Anyone with questions, concerns or comments can forward them to Rebecca who will share them with the Board.

Welcome New FRF Board Members

.. ... Fondren Renaissance Foundation welcomes two new Board members: Molly Walker and Kim Burke . They replace retiring Board Members Lisa Wigington and Claudia Hauberg .

..... The Board thanks Lisa and Claudia for their dedication and service.

Fondren: This is us!

Thank you Jim Albritton and Newsocracy LLC

Keeping Fondren Fabulous!

..... Thanks to the following neighbors who support FRF with Annual Fund giving:

The Smocking Place

..... FRF accepts contributions of all sizes! Help us Keep Fondren Fabulous with a tax deductible contribution today!

Happy Birthday to Us!

..... Join us on Sunday, March 1, 2 - 5 p.m at The Cedars for birthday cake and champagne as FRF celebrates its 18th birthday.

..... Want to wish us "Many more?"

Make a special one-time Annual Fund contribution of $18 and we'll add your name to our Happy Birthday poster on view at The Cedars on March 1. You'll be guaranteeing a bright future for FRF - and the Fondren community which is object of our wishes when we blow out the candles.

Happy Birthday FRF- Here's $18 to celebrate!

Calendar for February | March .... \.............. ...

February 19, 9 a.m. - Council of Fondren Pastors, The Cedars

February 25, 5:30 p.m. - Conversations at The Cedars (RS members)

February 27, 6 p.m. - Opening Reception "Alchemy" , The Cedars

February 28 and 29, 1-5 p.m. "Alchemy" at The Cedars

March 1, 2-5 p.m. - FRF Birthday Party, The Cedars

March 3, 1-4 p.m. - Anne O'Hara and Meet the Artists, The Cedars

March 10, 5:30 p.m. - FRF Board Meeting

March 15, 1 - 5 p.m. - Closing Reception "Alchemy"

March 21, 9 - 11 a.m. - Old Canton Road Work Day

ARTS

EATS

BEATS

2020

Renaissance Society

Renaissance Society Members are the "foundation of the foundation" and receive special benefits and programs during the year

Members

Brandi & Kalil

Abide

Harmony Dental Care

Chuck Addington

Gary Lambert

Beth & Ben

Aldridge

Katherine &

Michael

Boerner

Helen Boone

Ashley & Michael Borne

Liz & Bill

Brister

Nancy & Roy

Campbell

Ann & Sandy

Carter

Ann Marie &

Roy Decker

Mary & Tom

Dunbar

Carol & Ronnie

Edmonds

Linda & Tony

Edwards

Jennifer & Derek

Emerson

Kelley Walton Fenelon

Mary Sanders Ferris

Laurilyn & Tom

Fortner

Danelle & Kendall

Garraway

Wendy & Alex

George

Debbie & Jeff Good

Frenchie & Buddy

Graham

Marilyn

Graves

Betsy & Jason

Greener

Peggy & David

Hampton

Claudia & Robert

Hauberg

Sarah & Randy

Hines

Nicole & Jason

Jenkins

Winston & Avery

Jenkins

Elta & Jim

Johnston

Holly & Alan

Lange

Melanie & John

Lauderdale

Kenneth Leggett

& Jody Donald

Allison & Louis Lyell

Lauren & Christopher

Lomax

Mattiace

Properties

Natalie Maynor

Mary Eliza & Howard McMillan

Britney & James

Moss

Jan & Billy

Mounger

Sally Nash

Betsy & Bill

Nation

Kathleen & Ryan

O'Beirne

Coleen O'Brien

Wally Powell

Amanda & Scott

Overby

Janet & Luther

Ott

Pam Garman

Roger Parkes

Ardarian & David

Pierre

Barbara & Barry

Plunkett

Becky & Don

Potts

Greg & Jennifer

Schulmeier

Frances Richter Shields

Carol & Bill

Sneed

Erica Speed

Sperri & Nick

Strickland

Andrew Neely

Stracener & Neely

Law Firm

Trace Swartzfager

St. Dominic Health Services

Mary Linley & Andrew Sweat

Belmont & Frank

Trapp

Molly & Robert

Walker

Emily & Stuart

Whitaker

Mary Alice &

Donald White

Lisa Wigington &

Erin Dehon

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Mary and Wirt Yerger Jr. Charitable Fund

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