Jackson is gearing up to host the much anticipated Soul City Showcase & Expo this weekend at the Jackson Convention Complex.  Besides great food and music the two day event boasts:

• a fitness segment
• a health panel discussion
• a college fair
• beauty makeovers
• cooking demonstrations by top Mississippi chefs
• fashion shows
• a stage play
• Sunday morning worship service
• and more

The grand opening ceremony launches 10 am. Saturday June 14 followed by the high-energy performance of Time to Move Band. Other performers include R&B artist Melanie Fiona, gospel vocalist Le’Andria Johnson, and the bad boy of southern soul, T.K. Soul.  Isaac Carree delivers the event finale performance at 5:30 pm Sunday June 15.  Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.com.  In advance: $17 one day, $30 2-day pass; at the door: $20 one day, $35 2-day pass.  For a full list of performers and events, see schedule below.

For more information visit soulcityshowcase.com or call 601-506-8406 or 800-745-3000.