The 2013 Taste of Jackson will be held Thursday, August 15 at the Michigan Theatre from 6 to 9 pm. Admission is $10 and tickets are available at downtown merchants and at the event. Organizers Cassandra Spicer and Wendy Clifton have more than 15 restaurants participating, along with live entertainment on stage throughout the evening. Other guests: State Representative Mike Shirkey; “Money Matters” with Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial; Rose Queen Candidates Amanda Fron, Emily Sioma and Serenity Sanders; Carolyn Matteson, Anderson Printing/Creative Promotions; Victoria Beaman, “Kiss & Make-Up” providing make-up services in the Green Room today.