​Happy Thursday y’all! In less than two months, on Friday March 1st, the Jackson Symphony League will be hosting their annual Gala for “An Enchanted Evening”. The 2024 Jackson Symphony League Gala will be held at The Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson to benefit the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
 
Since 1955, the Jackson Symphony League has been supporting and contributing to the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra through education, information, and fundraising events. Each spring, the JSL hosts an annual Gala to celebrate the success of their previous fall season that also is the largest fundraiser event for the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
 
The night of the Gala consists of an auction sponsored by local businesses, a fabulous dinner, and an evening full of live entertainment and dancing! What also makes the night so special is 55 of the proceeds go directly to Eddie Hodges Scholarship Fund Trust. Education is one of the most valuable components to the JSL so it is such an honor to be able to grant students with the Eddie Hodges Scholarship Fund Trust.
 
Tickets to for “An Enchanted Evening” are now on sale along with sponsorship opportunities for the Gala itself. If you are interested in attending the event, you can head on over to https://jacksonsymphonyleague.com/ to purchase tickets or for more information and details on becoming involved. This is an amazing opportunity to get involved with the community and to be able to give back to something that is so special and unique to Jackson. You can also follow the 2024 Jackson Symphony League Gala on Facebook for updates on the event. And always remember to get inspired y’all!

​Happy Wednesday y’all! We are so excited that the new year is here because there is no better time to get inspired than now! If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to try new thing and explore within your community more, than today’s blog is a perfect read for you!
 
On March 2nd, the annual Jackson Food & Wine Festival is coming back to town for a day full of trying new food and tasting fabulous wines. This event is a fan-favorite amongst our community because it is a way to support all the local vendors participating and is a fun experience to share with family and friends.
 
The Jackson Food & Wine Festival will feature 20 local and regional chefs, along with beverages, and live music. The main goal of the festival is for everyone to experience our Southern culture through food and beverages. It also creates amazing opportunities for local and regional vendors to share their craft and what they put their heart and soul into.
 
What also makes the Jackson Food & Wine festival so special is a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Mississippi Restaurant Association Education Foundation. This helps fund scholarships to Mississippi students who are wanting to pursue a degree in restaurant management or culinary arts.
 
Tickets to the Jackson Food & Wine Festival officially went on sale today so make sure to purchase your tickets sooner rather than later so you do not miss out on this inspiring experience. You can head to jxnfoodandwine.com for more information on the festival along with purchasing your tickets for the event. Make sure to also follow along with the Jackson Food & Wine Festival on Instagram @ jxnfoodandwine for updates and to meet the vendors. And remember y’all to get inspired!

Happy Thursday y’all! With the new year right around the corner, I wanted to share with everyone about some information that could help reach some of those New Year’s resolutions or to just give some more insight on all that first Commercial Bank does.
 
First Commercial Bank is not only a well-renown bank in the Jackson-metro area, but they are also highly recommended in North Mississippi and Tennessee. Their Jackson and Ridgeland offices are always beyond welcoming and provide such helpful information to each and every person that banks with them.
 
First Commercial Bank offers several services from personal banking, to commercial banking, even trust services. Their Trust Services team focuses mainly on helping those use their wealth people and causes that mean the most to them. This specific team is trained to provide and administer personal trusts, family trusts, and even asset protection trusts.
 
The staff at First Commercial Bank truly do make the experience. They greet every costumer that comes in and takes the time to personally get to know all of their bankers. If you ever need any help or have any questions with personal banking, online banking or just need some financial advice, they are always more than happy to help.
 
If you are looking to switch banks or need some financial advising, make sure to head on over to First Commercial Bank! Again, whether you are looking to open up a personal account or commercial account, First Commercial Bank is the place to do so. No appointments are needed to open an account or receive some advice, and their online banking is super easy to access no matter where you are or what time it is! For more information, you can visit their website at firstcommercialbk.com or call any of their locations that is the closest to you! And remember y’all to get inspired!

​With the holiday among us and all of the delicious, sweet treats that come with this time of year, it is always so important to keep up with good dental hygiene! One way to keep up with good dental hygiene is booking an appointment with Uptown Dental!
 
Uptown Dental is located in Ridgeland at The Township at Colony Park, and they are always accepting new patients or appointments. Dr. Michelle Crews, DMD and Dr. Claire Griner, DMD are extremely welcoming and treat all of their patients with the best care. Dr. Michelle crews, DMD provides general and surgical dental treatment while Dr. Claire Griner, DMD provides general and cosmetic treatments.   All of the dentists and staff at Uptown Dental put their heart and soul into their work every day to ensure that every individual that walks in receives and understands proper hygiene.  
 
At Uptown Dental, the main goal is to create a relaxing and warm atmosphere from the second that you walk in. They also offer spa services like beverages, heated neck pillows, massage chairs, televisions, and even headphones. Again, this is to help create that safe and relaxing environment for everyone.   
 
A few of the services at Uptown Dental include general dentistry, laser dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, 3D imaging, and even way to prevent and treat sleep apnea. They also offer teeth whitening services along with Botox while getting your teeth done!
 
If you are in need of a new dental office to call home or are interested in, they services that they have to offer, make sure to check out Uptown Dental where you can get your teeth cleaned and receive Botox all while feeling like you are at the spa!  Uptown Dental sees patients of all ages, including both children and adults. For more information regarding their services, you can head to their website at uptowndentalms.com or you can call them at 769-257-0399 to schedule an appointment or consultation. And don’t forget y’all to get inspired!
 

​During the holiday season, it is always so important to give back and support local charities within your community! One charity that is so near and dear to us is CARA.
 
CARA stands for Community Animal Rescue & Adoption and is located right here in Jackson, MS. CARA is a non-profit organization orchestrated by volunteers, board members, and part-time shelter employees. CARA is solely supported by private donors and businesses in the area.
 
For over 20 years, CARA has been saving and sheltering cats and dogs in Mississippi and continue to do so every year. They have partnered with nationally recognized animal advocates, like Best Friends Animal Society, improve and better their practices within the shelter.  Their goal is to expand their facility while saving more lives of animals and finding them a safe and happy home!
 
There are also several ways to become involved with CARA like donating, volunteering at the shelter, and even adopting a furry friend. As a volunteer, you can participate in all fundraising events, distributing donated materials and supplies, volunteering at the shelter, and transporting pets to and from appointments.
 
If you are looking to surprise someone with a cat or dog for Christmas this year or are interested in volunteering, make sure to check out CARA those holiday season as it is always so important to give back this time of year.  For more information on adopting or becoming involved, head over to their website carams.org where you can learn more about everything that they have to offer! And remember y’all, to get inspired!