For over a century the Mid-South Fair has brought amazing entertainment to the Mid-South! The fair offers FREE main stage concerts by some of today's favorite artists. You can also enjoy lots of great food, games and rides, just to name a few or the entertaining activities!

Mid-South Fair Concerts Scheduled :
Switch Foot , Friday, September 23, 2005, 8PM
Raven , Saturday, September 24, 2005, 7PM
Cowboy Crush , Sunday, September 25, 2005, 8PM
Andy Crisman , Monday September 26, 2005, 8PM
Ruby Wilson , Tuesday September 27, 2005, 8PM
Kenny Wayne Shepherd , Wednesay September 28, 2005, 8PM
United We Funk Allstars Thursday, September 29th (see below)*
Jaquares , Friday September 30, 2005, 8PM
Grand Funk Railroad , Saturday, October 1, 2005, 8PM
Chaka Khan , Sunday, October 2, 2005, 8PM

*United We Funk Allstars, Thursday, September 29, 2005

• Dazz Band
• Confunkshun
• SOS Band

See Concert Sponsors!

93X presents the second annual 2005 93X Fest performances by Shinedown, Crossfade, Default, Breaking Point and Egypt Central, on Sunday, Sep 25th at the Mud Island Amphitheater. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets including the Mud Island box office, or charge by phone at 525-1515.

Our good friend Justin Bowlin passed away not long ago and left a 5-year old son without his Daddy. There will be a benefit for the child and his family Sunday, September 25th at Southern Comfort Grill in Southaven. Among the performers will be Gabby Johnson, Inner 61 and Twin Soul! This will be an awesome concert you will not want to miss! Please come out and show your support for Justin Bowlin's family. Southern Comfort Grill is located at the corner of Highway 51 and Stateline Road in Southaven. Contact Burt West for more information: 901-336-2187; Southern Comfort Grill 662-280-2638

The American Red Cross is taking donations to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina. You can donate to the Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. Call 1-800-HELP NOW to donate, or for more information.

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A DONATION:
Mayor's Task Force- (Memphis Convention and Visitor's Bureau) - (901) 543-5300
American Red Cross- 1-800-HELP-NOW or http://www.redcross.org/
Salvation Army- 1-800-SAL-ARMY or http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Episcopal Relief and Development- 1-800-334-7626 or http://www.er-d.org/
United Methodist Committee on Relief- 1-800-334-7627
Catholic Charities USA- 1-800-919-9338
Regions Bank- Any Memphis Location

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER IN THE HURRICANE ZONE: To inqure about those in the area who did not evacuate, call the AMERICAN RED CROSS at 1-866-438-4636

Local website helps victims and families connect:
A web hosting company in Bartlett has set up a website to help people find missing relatives, family, and friends affected by Hurricane Katrina. Families can post their contact information or email addresses, phone numbers, pictures, and anything else they think will help them locate their families. The website requires the user to register with a user name and password, but is free to use. Visit the website at http://www.findourfamily.com/

Website helps find Housing - place ads online anonymously if you have space to offer victims:
You can help with Housing. MoveOn.org just launched a website, http://www.hurricanehousing.org/ , to connect your empty beds with hurricane victims who desperately need a place to sleep. You can post your offer of housing (a spare room, extra bed, even a decent couch) on http://www.hurricanehousing.org/ or search there for housing if you need it. MoveOn will pass requests from hurricane victims or relief agencies on to volunteer hosts, who can decide whether or not to respond to a particular request. The host remains anonymous until they reply to someone looking for housing. Pass this information along to people you know in the Southeast: http://www.hurricanehousing.org Housing is most urgently needed within reasonable driving distance (about 300 miles) of the affected areas, especially New Orleans.


MEMPHIS WEBSITE ASSISTS HURRICANE VICTIMS:
Here is a brand new site for local Memphis assistance in finding homes and family members for victims in the Memphis area: This is to assist in getting a local centralized location for all ads. http://www.desotocounty-fsbo.com/Katrina/index.php If we can reunite even just one family or find housing for just one victim, this site will have been a success! Please help us spread the word about this website so that we can come together as a community to help these people. Please post any listings you have.

IF YOU HAVE EVACUATED YOUR HOME AND ARE STAYING IN MEMPHIS: The Memphis Convention and Visitor's Bureau has a list of important information ranging from where you can stay, to getting medicine, to tourist information on their website.

After extensive consultation between Memphis, TN safety officials, FedExForum venue staff, and AMERICAN IDOL producers, it has been determined that due to the extensive disaster relief efforts currently being coordinated in that city, the AMERICAN IDOL auditions scheduled for Monday, Sept. 5, will need to be cancelled. The city of Memphis has taken on the responsibility of taking in tens of thousands of refugees from Hurricane Katrina, and out of respect for the city’s citizens, their public services, and the need to focus public safety efforts on the victims, this decision was made. The producers of AMERICAN IDOL extend their thanks to the city of Memphis, and will hopefully be able to return there next season. Another audition city for this season will be announced shortly. Auditions will continue next week in Denver, CO (September 11, Invesco Field), followed by Chicago, IL on September 16 (Soldier Field). The next season of AMERICAN IDOL will begin in January 2006.

They hope to see us in Memphis next Season.

Attention Memphis, Tennessee, Auditioners Only:
No one will be allowed to line up prior to 6:00AM on September 4, 2005.

The following information relates to the audition schedule in Memphis, Tennessee for Monday, September 5, 2005. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

The American Idol Producers will begin wrist-banding and ticketing at the FedExForum on Sunday, September 4, 2005 and will continue this process until the early morning of Monday, September 5, 2005, the day of the actual auditions. There is no lining up prior to 6:00AM on Sunday, September 4.

Limited Parking is available at the venue for $5 in the Ford Parking Garage per car, no in and out privileges. Other parking is available in and around the area. American Idol does not control any parking rates or lots so be aware of any parking rules whenever and wherever you do park. Check back here for updated information.

LINE UP, WRISTBAND & TICKET:

When you arrive at the FedExForum the line will form at the front of the building. (Follow the signs and obey law enforcement instructions.) You are allowed one (1) person to accompany you to the audition and since we are issuing SEAT TICKETS, you and that person must be present TO RECEIVE A WRISTBAND AND TICKET. You must have your picture I.D. (picture and birth certificate, or driver's license or passport, something that proves how old you are and who you are) with you at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS. You cannot pick up a wristband or ticket for anyone other than yourself. Minors must bring their Parent or legal Guardian with them at all times. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE AUDITION TICKETS OR WRISTBANDS, WHICH CAN ONLY BE OBTAINED ON THE DATES LISTED AT THE ARENA.

Once you have your wristband and ticket, you and your ONE GUEST can either spend the night in the arena or if you choose, you will need to return to the FedExForum on Monday, September 5, 2005 starting at 5:00AM. (NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 13 CAN SPEND THE NIGHT IN THE ARENA OR LINE). As always, you will need to have your two forms of I.D. with you at all times (picture and birth certificate, or driver's license or passport, something that proves how old you are and who you are). You must have your wristband and ticket as well. If you lose your ticket or wristband, you will go to the end of the line (so don't lose them). NO EXCEPTIONS. The auditions will begin sometime around 8:00AM on SEPTEMBER 5. You will need to be in your seat at that time.

Do not arrive any earlier than Sunday, September 4 at 6:00AM. There is no benefit to being first in line. On Sunday, September 4, we will have plenty of time to ISSUE WRISTBANDS AND SEAT TICKETS to those who will attend the auditions. Please read the list of items that you can and cannot bring to the audition IN THE FAQs. Remember to bring water, hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses there is a potential for it to be very hot.

This information may change so check back often.

For more information visit www.idolonfox.com .