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Lemuria Books' 50th Anniversary Celebration at Cathead Vodka Distillery in Downtown Jackson
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Sat,04/11/26-1:35PM , 1,363 Reads
The 50th Birthday Party for LEMURIA BOOKS BOOKSTORE in JACKSON, MS began to be held at CATHEAD VODKA DISTILLERY'S DOWNTOWN SITE at 11 AM on the Saturday after easter, which is Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11 AM. Admission is free until 2PM, after 2 PM is adults only and non-free monetary charge for admission.
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