Let's RECYCLE!!

A thought that's been on my mind for quite some time is that of recycling paper, aluminum, plastic, etc. I've found a place here in Jackson, TN where you can take soda cans to be recycled (I've received as much at $18.00 for one bunch of cans I took to be recycled).
Anyway, I've just found a place here in town we can take all paper products and plastics.
Check this out: Southeast Recycled Fiber
They're located off of Royal Street just East of the Railroad Depot. Click on the link above for directions. I called and spoke to them today, turns out they take all types of paper and plastic which can be dropped off to them Monday thru Friday from 7:30a until 4:00p. Cans can be taken to Hutcherson Metals off of East Chester Street.
DID YOU KNOW? Each ton of recycled newspaper saves 3.5 cubic yards of landfill space.

· Recycling aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy needed to produce new cans from raw materials

· For every 14,000 plastic bottles and jugs recycled, we save 5.65 cubic yards of landfill space

· Recycling steel (tin) cans saves 60 % of the energy needed to produce new cans from raw materials

We can change the world...one step at a time.
Happiness,
Rachel

Jazz on the Green!!

ok...so first of all...Today's (April 18th) my BIRThDAY!!! the big 35 today!!!
Hurray for me!!!
so I just had to go to Lambuth's campus at noon today and check out their Jazz ensemble's performance (scheduled to be on the green, but it was threatening to rain so they moved into the campus coffee house)...and can I just say...FABULOUS!!!! Probably the best birthday present to myself I could have given. ;-)
Watch for potential future events downtown and at the Gallery where they may be performing! I spoke briefly with Derek Jones (director of bands and instructor of woodwinds) regarding the possibility of their group playing at some point in the distant (or not so distant) future downtown.
YEAH HURRAY!!! Jazzin' up the Arts!
Rachel

"Gallery of Hair" Juried Art Show details Set!

It's gonna be "hair raising"...well not really. The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art and Carolina Avenue has joined forces once again...but this time to host a unique juried art show...where all artwork must depict something to do with hair. Sound COOL? We thought so...
All ages are invited to enter, all mediums are welcome so long as the final piece of art is wall-mountable and measure somewhere between 8"x10" up to 24"x36".
Turn learn more click here for entry form and details.

LOOK what we FOUND!

I couldn't believe it when Tina Todd, Dickson Gallery's newest member artist, walked into the gallery 2 days ago carrying a black & white photograph of the inside of the upstairs version "Old Buddies Place." (shown on the left) I've been seeking a photo of the inside of this "visit to the past" defining so MANY area Jacksonian's growing up years. I've heard countless stories from so many who've described to me the unique charm of this not-so-forgotten downtown (now bygone)institution. (originally just a few blocks from the Dickson Gallery).So, you MUST come see this one-of-a-kind photo of our historic downtown! Yes, it's for sale...and would make a great addition to any office, home or business decor!
The Dickson Gallery is open Tuesday thru Saturday 11:00a-4:00p.
To learn more about photographer Tina Todd visit:
http://www.dicksongallery.com/artist_tina_todd.htm