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| FondrenExpress.com June 25, 2009 |
Hello!
 Welcome to the Independence Day edition of Express Mail, the newsletter of the Fondren Express Trolley. Happy 4th! In this edition, see the latest in our fun caricature series, take the downtown tour, check out the all new Broad Street, and battle it out for best burger. Read on to find out more! |
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Artist Adds Another Masterpiece to Series
 He's done it again! Artist Alex Dorobantus has just put the finishing touches on a 4th of July caricature for the Fondren Express. Last August, we commissioned Alex to create the perfect playful representation of the trolley. Since that time, he has created versions for Christmas, Easter, Valentine's, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and, of course, Independence Day. Alex's most recent caricature for the Fondren Express also includes Mississippi Blood Services, our newest merchant partner. The art will be used to promote their Ride For Life blood drives.
We all agree...this 4th of July version may be the best yet! Want a bigger picture? Just click the thumbnail above. Want a caricature of your very own? Contact Alex at www.ecaricature.com. And tell him the Fondren Express says hello!
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Progress Highlighted by DJP Trolley Tour
 Downtown Jackson Partners, Watkins Development, The Farish Street
Group, and the Jackson Progressives want to see you on board. The
organizations are weekly hosting a "See What's Happening Downtown" Tour aboard the Fondren Express and it's free. Organizer Kamikaze says this tour is changing
the mindset of Jacksonians one tour at a time. Want to get on board? The Fondren Express Trolley will meet in front of Union Station
tomorrow at 2pm and proceed to
survey new downtown developments. These include Farish Street, The
Standard Life Building, The Convention Center, Edison Walthall, The
Pinnacle Building, Old Capital Green, and more. Seating is limited to 25 and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Click here to make your free reservation. |
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Broad Street Made New After Repairs
 Believe it or not, what started on March
1st is finally over. The foundation work at Banner Hall, home of Broad Street
Baking Company & Caf�, is done, and Broad Street is back! Owner Jeff Good says there are many new
amenities to make customers feel more at home, and an old favorite is
back. Good says at the request of
patrons, counter service will return. The
additions include sofas, club chairs & end tables upstairs, a long
banquette downstairs, and all new sales counters and take out area. Good also says the porta-potties are gone and
new bathrooms are in place. Tech savvy
customers will be thrilled as there are laptop computer power plugs everywhere. Good promises quick service, flexibility, and
Broad Street the way you like it. Future
plans will bring the bakery back to the Banner Hall location from Cabot Lodge
where it has been for many years.
Want to see all the great changes at Broad Street? Click here for a photo gallery!
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Auditorium to Host Burger Battle July 2
 The
Auditorium Restaurant in Fondren in conjunction with 16 WAPT, The Fondren
Renaissance Foundation, Budweiser, and Dale's Seasoning announces the first
ever Battle of The Burger competition
to be held at The Auditorium Thursday July 2 beginning at 4pm. Would
be competitors can pick up an entry form at The Auditorium or by going to
WAPT's website at www.wapt.com. Entry in
the competition is FREE; however, space is limited and the entry form must be
received by The Auditorium by close of business today. Burger
competitors will be judged by a group of celebrity judges on presentation,
flavor, taste, originality and texture.
All burger recipes must include Dale Seasoning in the recipe. Prizes will be awarded. If you're not participating in the competition,
be sure to stop by The Auditorium and judge for yourself the competition. The Auditorium's Executive Chef Nathan Glenn
will also be serving up his hamburger recipe for one night only. For more
information on this event visit
www.theauditoriumrestaurant.com
or call 601-982-0002.
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Thank you for supporting Fondren and the Fondren Express. Please visit our website at FondrenExpress.com and support the merchants and restaurants who support us. We love hearing from you, so send us your comments and suggestions to [email protected].
Captain Ron and Crew
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