Kick off May In Fondren!

Wednesday, May 1

The Capri: Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, 4:05 pm, 6:45 pm

Thursday, May 2

Fondren Block Party, 5 - 9 p.m.

Brown’s Fine Art Reception: “Sunshine Daydream,” 5-7 p.m.

Duling Hall: Chest Fever - Celebrating 55 Years

Holland & Williams Home: 1st Anniversary Celebration, until 8 p.m.

Friday, May 3

The Capri: The Fall Guy, 1:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m. 9:15 p.m.

Duling Hall: Dylan LeBlanc

Green Ghost Tacos: Lady’s Night (2 for 1 Margaritas)

Saturday, May 4

Alex & Zander Boutique:Julian & Juliet Jewelry Party, 12-5 p.m.

Fondren Yard: Kurt Vile and the Violators, doors 5 pm, show at 7

The Capri: The Fall Guy, 1:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:15 p.m.

Sunday, May 5

The Capri: The Fall Guy, 1:45 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m. 9:15 p.m.

Fondren Block Party: Chane in charge!

…..Fondren’s beloved First Thusdays are returning in May with a new branding: Fondren Block Party.

…..The event is presented by Fondren icon Chane, C-Spire, Fondren BID, Swell-O-Phonic, The Bean and participating Fondren merchants.

….May’s Block Party is slated for May 2, 5 - 9 p.m. and will focus on State Street with music from Fondren Guitars at Roosters, skate jam at Swell-O-Phonic, music and kid stuff at The Bean and Studio Chane’s free tees from the T-shirt cannon.

…..”We expect this event will grow organically into the other parts of the district as momentum builds, block by block,” said Chane.

…..Security provided by Quality Security, JPD and Capitol Police.

Drop by Holland & Williams Home during the Fondren Block Party to help celebrate with Will and Tyler on their first anniversary of opening in Fondren. They will be open until 8 p.m. on May 2. From April 30 to May 4, you can emjoy 30-50% off selected items storewide. “Thank you Fondren for your amazing support and business over the past year,” said Will Freeman. “Here’s to many more years together!"

Jewelry Party with Celebrity designer Brown

…..Alex & Zander Boutique, 422 Mitchell Ave, will host a Julian & Juliet Jewelry Party on Saturday, May 4, noon - 5 p.m., featuring internationally published celebrity jewelry designer Brittney Brown. “Meet the designer while enjoying light bites, jazzy music, complementary wine and canvas painting,” says Boutique owner April Sade.

Kurt Vile at Fondren Yard May 4

…..Tickets are on sale now for Kurt Vile and the Violators at Fondren Yard (behind The Station) on May 4. Doors open at 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Special guest will be Easy Action. Advance tickets are $30 plus fees.

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After 14 years, they are retiring!

….Longtime leaders of the Fondren Business District, Barbara and Barry Plunkett, are retiring from Fondren’s popular Interiors Market. You have 7 days to drop by and wish them well as they prepare to enjoy their next chapter! (Plus, you can snag some great deals - up to 60% off some merchandise.) Thank you Barbara and Barry for your many contributions to Fondren!

Deborah Feldman, Cindi Brown and Debbie Good

Thanks Soil Sisters of the Brook Garden Club

…..Fondren’s Brook Garden Club (aka Soil Sisters), spent their March meeting at The Cedars, pulling weeds and filling the dumpster with yard trimmings, fallen twigs and branches. They even went after some deadwood with a little chainsaw! “It was a good effort, and we thank the ones who were able to come and work,” said club president Caryn Quilter.

USA IBC Party at Kennington’s Mansion

…..The Friends of the USA IBC will host the annual Kentucky Derby Party & Bluegrass Concert on Saturday, May 4, from 4:30-7:00 PM at the Kennington’s Mansion, 1020 Carlisle St, in the historic Belhaven neighborhood. The party will feature southern hors d’oeuvres, classic mint juleps, derby-inspired games, and music by The Accumulators. Tickets are $100, Young Professional Tickets (age 21-35) are $50. Purchase tickets at usaibc.com/friends/ or 601-355-9853, ext 201. 

…..The Friends of the USA IBC provide support to the USA International Ballet Competition through fundraisers and volunteer opportunities. The Friends organization also strives to increase awareness of the USA IBC, provide an outlet for community involvement, and is a major benefactor of USA IBC CityDance, a program that provides free ballet lessons, dancewear, and other artistic opportunities to Jackson Public School students.  

Thank you to these Fondren Forward

Capital Campaign donors:

Jackson Heart

Cadence Bank

JHS Holdings, LLC