What's Good in the 'Wood: 8/24-8/26

Thursday night: Pianist Jaime Isonhood at The Alluvian Happy Hour; Singer/Songwriter and Jesus lookalike Randy Weeks at The Blue Parrot; David Dunavent at Webster's Food and Drink.

Friday night: Turnrow Book Co. Grand Opening Reception at 7:00 p.m. with Best of the South readings with William Gay, Ashley Warlick and Jack Pendarvis; Jimmy Jarrett at The Alluvian Happy Hour; Delta icon Guitar Charlie at Webster's Food and Drink; Grenada native Morris Hubbard at The Blue Parrot.

Saturday night: Turnrow Book Co. Grand opening party with music by Cary Hudson at 5:00 p.m.; Brantley Catlette of Jon Boat fame at Webster's Food and Drink; Michael Torregano and Ben Arnold at The Blue Parrot.

Pick of the Weekend: Turnrow's Grand Opening
















With an brand-new store and a new shipment of books, Turnrow will truly be a great addition to Greenwood's downtown shopping experience. Come celebrate the opening of their two-story building with readings and music, receptions and parties all weekend long. For more information, visit their new downtown store at 304 Howard Street or their website at www.turnrowbooks.com.

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