Photos by Gail Bailey
Alison Weaver, Karen Freeman, and Ellie Belle Weaver welcomed guests to the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson on Saturday, November 18. The multi-day Holiday Mart, which is the school’s largest fundraiser, was held on Thursday, November 16 – Sunday, November 19. The event began with a Preview Party on Thursday night, November 16, and a sold-out ladies-only Sip and Shop was held on Friday night, November 17. The Holiday Mart featured gifts, clothing and accessories, holiday and home decorative items, an event, and a photo opportunity with Santa.
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Marcia Miller and Rachel Ricketts enjoyed the chance to shop for gifts during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Louise Lynch and Rita Rutherford enjoyed the opportunity to shop for gifts during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Andrea Hughes, Madison Martin, and Holly Davis assisted shoppers during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Nora Kelly (right), owner of Kelly’s Closet for the Best Dressed Doll, poses for a photo with shoppers Alyece Day, Jennings Porter, and Sarah Wray Campbell during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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A display of doll clothes from Kelly’s Closet for the Best Dressed Doll was available for shoppers during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Tony Perrin of Lock and Key Jewelry held a gift idea during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Sheryl Wyatt and Donna Nelson of the Pampered Chef posed for a photo in front of their booth during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Tausha Alexander was one of many shoppers searching for gifts during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Tyler Shaw, Ivy Shaw, and Susan Shaw posed for a photo with Santa Claus during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Santa Claus was available to take photos with the children during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson.
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The Carl Perkins Civic Center was decorated for the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson in downtown Jackson.
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Mackensie Martin, Sarah Craigie, and Abby Joyner stopped for a photo during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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The Carl Perkins Civic Center was decorated for the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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The Carl Perkins Civic Center was decorated for the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Jennifer Steele, owner of Jen’s Southern Style Boutique, assisted shoppers during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Megan McNeely of June Bug Designs assisted shoppers during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Jennifer Witherspoon, owner of Witherspoon and Company, posed for a photo during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Hannah Marbury and Emma Sopcak of The Golden Company assisted shoppers during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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The Carl Perkins Civic Center was decorated for the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Tyler Shaw, Susan Shaw, and Ivy Shaw stopped for a photo during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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The annual Holiday Mart was hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Volunteers Julia Montgomery, Rachel Morris, Ginny Brimm, and Edie Montgomery stopped for a photo during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackso.
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Julie Kinsland of Give Her Six assisted shoppers during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Lisa Garner, owner of Garner Blue, assisted shoppers during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Farrah Nelson and Emma Smith posed for a photo during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Madison Beaird and Chloe Matthews posed for a photo during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Shane Barnes, Dillon Wooley, and Sammy Wooley of B-Frontline Gadgets posed for a photo during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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Shoppers enjoyed the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
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Brittlee Crosser of Lola Mae’s Boutique assisted shoppers during the annual Holiday Mart hosted by The University School of Jackson.
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