Entries by Jim Albritton (575)

Tuesday
Jul162019

Basil's Renaissance | The Off Menu Italian Club

No secret handshake required, but you have to be in the know to enjoy the singular delight of our off menu Italian Club. Watch and ask for it when ordering. | http://eatbasils.com

Tuesday
Jul092019

Building Camp Kamassa | Military & Community Leaders Tour Construction Site

Teamwork on a grand scale. Military and community leaders tour the Camp Kamassa construction site just outside Crystal Springs, Mississippi. As part of the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program, skilled military builders from across the nation are making this 326-acre camp for kids with special needs a reality. Learn more about Camp Kamassa and the Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation

Wednesday
Jun192019

MyTeam Triumph Soars at EAA AirVenture Runway 5K

For some, the best part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh isn't in the sky, it's on the ground with the captains, angels and volunteers of MyTeam Triumph. Participating in the Runway 5K, they inspire and enrich the lives of those with disabilities by fostering lasting, authentic relationships through the teamwork environment of endurance athletics. Learn more at MyTeam Triumph. | Produced by Jim Albritton, Newsocracy.TV.

Monday
Jun102019

Gi Guts & Butts 5K | Bringing an End to Colon Cancer

GI Associates and Run Strong Events joined forces to bring an end—hundreds actually—to colon cancer. The GI Guts & Butts 5K Race Against Colon Cancer raises money for screenings and colon cancer awareness programs.

Saturday
Jun012019

Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base

Athletic spirit and determination are on display each year at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi as Special Olympians from across the state gather to participate in the Special Olympics of Mississippi Summer Games. Two airmen team up to support and root on each athlete during the games. Keesler AFB has hosted the event for 33 years.

Tuesday
May072019

London Walks | Undiscovered London Explores Bermondsey

Undiscovered London is a two-hour walking tour exploring Bermondsey, the Victorian warehouse district on the capital's south bank that was heavily bombed during World War II. Today it is a highly desirable place to live with trendy shops, restaurants and galleries.   

Monday
May062019

Basil's & Beyond | Touring CAET with Chef Derek Emerson

Derek and Jennifer Emerson bring CAET, an upscale yet casual seafood and oyster bar dining experience, to Renaissance at Colony Park. Friend and Basil's creator Nathan Glenn joins Derek for a tour of the sprawling Ridgeland, Mississippi restaurant and bar. | http://caetseafood.com | http://eatbasils.com

Tuesday
Jan222019

The Crown Walk is as Epic as the Netflix Series

Four top-flight London Walks guides have created a walk as audacious and epic as the Netflix series upon which it’s based. The Crown Walk at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays makes its way through the Royal neighborhood from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House to Westminster Abbey. Along they way, fact and fiction lead to fascinating discoveries about Britain’s royal family. 

Friday
Jan182019

ARAN ISLANDS | Inisheer's Irish Tradition & Adventure Draws Visitors

Produced by Jim Albritton | Just off the west coast of Ireland, the rocky windswept Aran Islands are home to ancient ruins, unique eateries and a traditional way or Irish life that few places can match. 

Wednesday
Jan162019

London Walks | A Village in Piccadilly

The royal family, upscale shopping, art, literature and gems of all kinds hide in plain sight near Piccadilly Circus. “A Village in Piccadilly,” the London Walks tour, guides you right to them.

Tuesday
Jan152019

In the heart of London, Little Venice. This is why London Walks.

London Walks offers several canal walks, but Little Venice to Camden Town along the Regent’s Canal is one of the most beautiful walks in the British capital. Led by expert guides, members of the Inland Waterways Association, this walk focuses on canal design and use, its history, inspired poets and the the famous and fortunate who have called Little Venice home. 

Monday
Jan142019

Paris Walks | The French Revolution

In the historic Latin Quarter, see where the revolutionaries lived and met, the oldest cafe in Paris, and the hall where Danton and the radical Cordeliers' club held their debates. Understand the background to the chilling stories: Dr. Guillotin's sinister 'razor,' Marat stabbed in his bath by Charlotte Corday. The French Revolution Walk is Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Meet your Paris Walks guide by the statue of Danton at the Odeon metro stop.  

Saturday
Jan122019

London Walks | ‘Hello London’ — A Superb Introduction to the British Capital

The Hello London Walk is the British capital's highlight reel. In just two hours, you'll see the famous landmarks: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. James's Park, Buckinham Palace and, weather permitting, the changing of the guard. London Walks offers this quintessential tour twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. 

Tuesday
Dec042018

Central Mississippi Record Convention | It's Mississippi Cool

The growing popularity of vinyl records—especially among younger people—is music to the ears of vendors and long-time collectors at the Central Mississippi Record Convention. Created by two friends with large collections of their own, the event is on the first Saturday in December at Duling Hall in Jackson's Fondren neighborhood. | http://mississippi.cool

Monday
Dec032018

Big Eater Mike Takes Rooster's Stupid Burger Challenge

For Big Eater Mike, the Stupid Burger Challenge at Rooster's in Jackson, Mississippi's Fondren neighborhood is made to order. The super sized meal includes Rooster's signature burger, two orders of fires and a banana pudding chaser. It costs $50 to enter and requires a 24-hour notice. If the entire five pound meal--burger and fries--is eaten in 30 minutes without a break, it's free and the challenger receives a $50 gift card. Call Rooster's at 601-982-2001 for more information or to set up the challenge. The massive five pound burger is also great for parties.