Events

Saturday August 15, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Rust 'N' Dust Tractor Caravan
Start: 08/14/2009 12:00 pm
End: 08/15/2009 5:00 pm
The annual Rust 'N' Dust Tractor Caravan will take place at the Conklin Museum in Hanover. For more information visit www.conklinreedorganmuseum.org or call 517-563-8927
Woodcravers Show
Start: 08/15/2009 10:00 am
End: 08/15/2009 5:00 pm
Armory Arts Village Grand Gallery, 100 Armory Ct.
Pounded Flowers Workshop
Start: 08/15/2009 1:00 pm
End: 08/15/2009 4:00 pm
Love your flowers? Learn how to preserve their beauty in a unique way. Members of Jackson Civic Art Association will teach you how!

Pay your $15 registration fee at Beck’s, 2322 Lansing Ave, Jackson (784-8571)

BRING: a hammer, a phone book, tweezers, and flowers & leaves from your garden (pansies, morning glories, marigold, cosmos, etc – freshly picked)! (flowers will also be available)

PROVIDED: Other supplies, handouts and beverages.

Questions: contact Fordine at 787-3978

Taste of Jackson - Food, Art, Fashion
Start: 08/15/2009 1:00 pm
End: 08/15/2009 4:00 pm
Live Art - Great Food - Fashion Show - All Local!! On Mechanic Street between Cortland and Washington
Sunday August 16, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Wheatfield Soul
Start: 08/16/2009 5:30 pm
End: 08/16/2009 9:30 pm
Wheatfield Soul will be performing live at the Beach Bar located at 3505 Ocean Beach Rd on Clark Lake as part of the Summer Patio Party live music series.
Monday August 17, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Tuesday August 18, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Picnic in the Park Concert Series - Bucky Harris Park
Start: 08/18/2009 12:00 pm
End: 08/18/2009 1:00 pm
Wednesday August 19, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Life Support
Start: 08/19/2009 5:30 pm
End: 08/19/2009 9:30 pm
Life Support will be performing live at the Beach Bar located at 3505 Ocean Beach Rd on Clark Lake as part of the Summer Patio Party live music series.
Center Stage Jackson Annual Meeting and Awards Night
Start: 08/19/2009 7:00 pm
End: 08/19/2009 9:00 pm
Center Stage Jackson will hold their annual meeting and awards night at The Bon Ton Room, 3017 Wildwood Avenue in Jackson on Wednesday, August 19th. The doors open at 6:00 pm with food and drink available from a tapas style menu. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm with awards following.
Peter VanderWaals Big Band Concert
Start: 08/19/2009 7:30 pm
The Peter VanderWaals Big Band will fill the air at Cascades Falls with the sounds of the Big Band era. This will be a great evening of Big Band classics and dancing under the stars. Characters resembling Batman, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Big Bird, Elmo and the Big Yellow Sponge Guy will be there to join in the fun. $5 per family
Thursday August 20, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Friday August 21, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Organ Restoration Workshop
Start: 08/21/2009
The Conklin Museum in Hanover will be putting on an Organ Restoration Workshop. For more information visit www.conklinreedorganmuseum.org or call 517-563-8927
Gladiopalooza
Start: 08/21/2009 5:00 pm
Gladiopalooza is the Biggest music festival in Jackson, and is taking place August 21 and 22 at The Jackson Speedway. 500 Speedway Drive, Jackson Michigan.

Friday night is "Island Nite" Saturday night is Indie Rock, Pop, and Alternative night.

Only $10 for both days of entertainment, including Welcome To Ashley, Roosevelt Jenkins, Bona Verba, Bad Penny, Dandy Lions, "The Midwests Top Reggae Band" Zion Lion and get this: Sponge!

Food, Drinks, and Camping available. This is definitely a Family event.

Saturday August 22, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Organ Restoration Workshop
Start: 08/21/2009
End: 08/22/2009
The Conklin Museum in Hanover will be putting on an Organ Restoration Workshop. For more information visit www.conklinreedorganmuseum.org or call 517-563-8927
Gladiopalooza
Start: 08/21/2009 5:00 pm
End: 08/22/2009 6:00 pm
Gladiopalooza is the Biggest music festival in Jackson, and is taking place August 21 and 22 at The Jackson Speedway. 500 Speedway Drive, Jackson Michigan.

Friday night is "Island Nite" Saturday night is Indie Rock, Pop, and Alternative night.

Only $10 for both days of entertainment, including Welcome To Ashley, Roosevelt Jenkins, Bona Verba, Bad Penny, Dandy Lions, "The Midwests Top Reggae Band" Zion Lion and get this: Sponge!

Food, Drinks, and Camping available. This is definitely a Family event.

Sunday August 23, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Blue Hawaiians
Start: 08/23/2009 5:30 pm
End: 08/23/2009 9:30 pm
Blue Hawaiians will be performing live at the Beach Bar located at 3505 Ocean Beach Rd on Clark Lake as part of the Summer Patio Party live music series.
Monday August 24, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Tuesday August 25, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Pinic in the Park Concert Series - Bucky Harris Park
Start: 08/25/2009 12:00 pm
End: 08/25/2009 1:00 pm
Wednesday August 26, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Big Foot Bob & The Toe Tappers
Start: 08/26/2009 5:30 pm
End: 08/26/2009 9:30 pm
Big Foot Bob & The Toe Tappers will be performing live at the Beach Bar located at 3505 Ocean Beach Rd on Clark Lake as part of the Summer Patio Party live music series.
Cascades Falls Halloween Party
Start: 08/26/2009 7:30 pm
On the Fence Band brings a mix of rock, blues, country and jug music to the Falls, along with costume parade, trick or treating and face painting. All of the Family Night Characters will greet the kids and we'll bring back our most popular character of the season. $5 per family
Thursday August 27, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Friday August 28, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Cascades Civil War Muster
Start: 08/28/2009
For more information visit www.civilwarmuster.org or call 517-788-4320
Saturday August 29, 2009
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist Exhibit
Start: 06/06/2009 11:00 am
End: 08/29/2009 4:00 pm
The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds in America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science and American history and literature.
Cascades Civil War Muster
Start: 08/28/2009
End: 08/29/2009
For more information visit www.civilwarmuster.org or call 517-788-4320
Rust 'N' dust Days
Start: 08/29/2009
Rust 'N' Dust Days at Conklin Museum in Hanover. For more information visit www.conklinreedorganmuseum.org or call 517-563-8927
Sunday August 30, 2009
Rust 'N' dust Days
Start: 08/29/2009
End: 08/30/2009
Rust 'N' Dust Days at Conklin Museum in Hanover. For more information visit www.conklinreedorganmuseum.org or call 517-563-8927
Jackson School of the Arts Open House
Start: 08/30/2009 2:00 pm
Sunday, August 30th from 2-4PM, families are invited to an Open House at the Jackson School of the Arts where they can learn about affordable art, dance, and theater programs for ages 3-17, may register for classes, meet the instructors, enjoy refreshments and door prizes. Please bring proof of income to register using the sliding fee scale. To see a complete schedule, visit jacksonarts.org or call 784-2389. Classes begin September 14. The Jackson School of the Arts is located at 634 N. Mechanic Stree off Ganson.
Don Middlebrook & Living Soul
Start: 08/30/2009 5:30 pm
End: 08/30/2009 9:30 pm
Don Middlebrook & Living Soul will be performing live at the Beach Bar located at 3505 Ocean Beach Rd on Clark Lake as part of the Summer Patio Party live music series.
Wednesday September 02, 2009
Act III
Start: 09/02/2009 5:30 pm
End: 09/02/2009 9:30 pm
Act III will be performing live at the Beach Bar located at 3505 Ocean Beach Rd on Clark Lake as part of the Summer Patio Party live music series.
Friday September 04, 2009
Game/Craft Day with disAbility Connections
Start: 09/04/2009 1:00 pm
End: 09/04/2009 4:00 pm
Featured Craft:: Fabric Crafts 409 Linden OPEN TO ANYONE WITH A DISABILITY, FRIENDS & FAMILY ! Meet New People - Learn a New Art and Craft, Instruction provided Monies available for Transportation! Light Refreshments FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: disAbility Connections at (517)782-6054 Brenda Bobon Ext. 242
Saturday September 05, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit
Start: 09/05/2009 10:00 am

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

Grass Lake Fall Harvest Festival
Start: 09/05/2009 10:00 am
End: 09/05/2009 6:00 pm
End of Summer Show
Start: 09/05/2009 7:00 pm
Celebrate the end of summer at Cascades Falls with fireworks and live entertainment by The Saucecats playing high energy Zydeco music and the sounds of New Orleans. $5 per person; 10 and under free when accompanied by an adult.
Sunday September 06, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

Monday September 07, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

Tuesday September 08, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

Center Stage Jackson - Open Auditions for Annie
Start: 09/08/2009 5:00 pm
End: 09/08/2009 8:00 pm

Leapin’ Lizards! Center Stage Jackson – Jackson’s community theatre group - is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for one of the world’s best-loved musicals, “Annie.”
 
DATE/TIME:            Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
                                    5:00-6:30 Children only
                                    6:30-8:00 Older teens and adults
LOCATION:             Grass Lake High School Auditorium, 11500 Warrior Trail, Grass Lake

Wednesday September 09, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

Center Stage Jackson - Open Auditions for Annie
Start: 09/09/2009 5:00 pm
End: 09/09/2009 8:00 pm

Leapin’ Lizards! Center Stage Jackson – Jackson’s community theatre group - is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for one of the world’s best-loved musicals, “Annie.”
 
DATE/TIME:            Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                    5:00-6:30 Children only
                                    6:30-8:00 Older teens and adults
LOCATION:             1st Congregational Church, 120 N. Jackson St. Use Pearl St. entrance.

Thursday September 10, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

Friday September 11, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

Game/Craft Day with disAbility Connectiosn
Start: 09/11/2009 1:00 pm
End: 09/11/2009 4:00 pm
Featured Craft: Papermaking 409 Linden OPEN TO ANYONE WITH A DISABILITY, FRIENDS & FAMILY ! Meet New People - Learn a New Art and Craft, Instruction provided Monies available for Transportation! Light Refreshments FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: disAbility Connections at (517)782-6054 Brenda Bobon Ext. 242
Saturday September 12, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

Sunday September 13, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

Jackson School of the Arts Open House
Start: 09/13/2009 2:00 pm
Sunday, September 13th from 2-4PM, families are invited to an Open House at the Jackson School of the Arts where they can learn about affordable art, dance, and theater programs for ages 3-17, may register for classes, meet the instructors, enjoy refreshments and door prizes. Please bring proof of income to register using the sliding fee scale. To see a complete schedule, visit jacksonarts.org or call 784-2389. Classes begin September 14. The Jackson School of the Arts is located at 634 N. Mechanic Stree off Ganson.
Monday September 14, 2009
Art à Loan Exhibit

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson Civic Art Association are proud to present the 3rd Annual Art à Loan exhibit. This juried exhibit consists of 60 pieces of artwork by local youth.

When the exhibit closes each piece is available for loan.

For more information please contact the Arts Alliance at 783-4300 or click here.

Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

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