The Ned
Description
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcityofjackson.tix.com%2FSchedule.aspx%3FOrgNum%3D4400&h=nAQGprHPk Officially, it is known as the Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center. Locals simply call it “The Ned” and know it as the place to see the finest musical and stage acts in an intimate, high-technology equipped performance space.
The Ned provides a quality staging area of over 2,200 square feet, an orchestra pit to accommodate large instrumental ensembles and an advanced pulley system for any type stage production. Special lighting for the theatre can be created, and a superior sound system and perfect acoustics highlights any performer.
In addition to the 440-seat theatre, the cultural center houses two art galleries for traveling and local exhibits. Gallery space and meeting rooms are available for receptions, weddings, seminars and dinners.
Other facilities include nicely appointed restrooms and dressing rooms, and adjacent off-street parking is available. The Ned is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Tickets can be purchased in the building’s main office from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Ned Box Office is open day-of-show in the lobby.
Live shows have featured a wide variety of musical and stage stars, including Kathy Mattea, Hal Holbrook, Don McLean, Marc Cohn, Jim Brickman, Eileen Ivers, the Vienna Boys Choir and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
The Ned is also home to the Jackson Children's & Teen Theatre, a community youth theatre program that produces five shows annually.
Location
The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center is in Downtown Jackson at 314 E. Main St. It is located within 5 miles of the city’s major retail, restaurant and lodging facilities.
Contact
For rental information, please contact:
Diann P. Robinson, Administrator of Cultural Arts
731-425-8397
Sidney Burngasser
731-425-8396
For more information about The Ned, call 731-425-8395, or email thened@cityofjackson.net.
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facebook.comDon't miss out on the $5 auditorium seating tickets for Coffee House Concert ft Henry Gross now available!🎫 These special auditorium tickets are not available online. You can call or visit The Ned for tickets. Click the "ABOUT" tab for directions and contact information.
7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience will be here in 5 days! We hope you're ready! THIS FRIDAY, March 23rd will be a concert like no other! If you are planning to purchase tickets at the door, try to come around 5:30pm for the best chance of getting a ticket and avoiding the 6:30pm crowd. Click the TICKET SALES tab or the link below for ticket info. https://cityofjackson.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4400
Come enjoy two wonderful exhibits at our Art reception tomorrow night March 20th at The Ned 5-7 pm Diversity of styles and mediums from a Father and Daughter. Artists - Les MacDiarmid and Sheila MacDiarmid Main Gallery - Downstairs Beginning Brush Strokes to Masterpiece Makers Artist - Melinda Hearn Reid. Upstairs Gallery
Peter and Benjamin will be hopping on stage in 5 days! #SupportTheArtsJacksonTN
Don't let this awesome event sneak up on you...There are less than 80 tickets available for 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience! It's going to be BIG, so the best time to get them is now! Click the TICKET SALES tab or the link below to purchase or for general ticket info. https://cityofjackson.tix.com/Section.aspx…
Here's a promo video for 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience coming Friday, March 23rd. Click the TICKET SALES tab or the link below for ticket info. https://cityofjackson.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4400
We have a winner for our Eagles Quiz Contest!!! Answers: 1. "Mexican Reggae" 2. "Life in the Fast Lane" Congratulations to Mrs. Lana Beard!👏🎉🎟️🎫 For everyone else, let us know in the comments if you would like to see more contests in the future or not. If so, what kinds?
It's time for our Eagles Quiz Contest! Be the first to answer correctly and win two (2) free tickets to 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience! Here are the questions: 1. What was the original title of The Eagles hit song "Hotel California"? 2. What song was inspired by an interaction between one of the members and his drug dealer? Be sure to send your answers as a PRIVATE MESSAGE and NOT as a comment! See previous posts for more details.
Reminder: We will be having a Facebook Eagles Quiz contest THIS MORNING @ 10:30am for a chance to win two (2) free tickets to 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience!!!! Be sure to send your answers as a private message NOT as a comment! The first fan (someone who has liked our page) to answer the two quiz questions correctly will be the winner! The contest will end when BOTH questions have been answered correctly.
Special Announcement: We will be having a Facebook Eagles Quiz contest tomorrow morning @ 10:30am for a chance to win two (2) free tickets to 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience!!!! The first fan (someone who has liked our page) to answer the two quiz questions correctly will be the winner! Send your answers as a private message NOT as a comment! The contest will end when both questions have been answered correctly.
It's almost Happenings time!!! Make sure to stay up to date on our various events and activities with our "Happenings at The Ned" event catalogue. You can pick them up here at The Ned or request to be added to our mailing list. Also if you have any suggestions of shows, performances, events or activities you'd like to see at The Ned, don't hesitate to message us! #SupportTheArtsJacksonTN
Red's coming in TWO days! Don't miss out on this classic, family friendly comedy show! Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red Skelton THIS FRIDAY, February 23rd! Click the TICKET SALES tab or the link below for ticket info. https://cityofjackson.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4400
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