Events

Wednesday November 04, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Thursday November 05, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Friday November 06, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/06/2009 7:00 pm

Leapin' Lizards! Everyone's favorite red head is back in town. Center Stage Jackson presents the family musical ANNIE at Grass Lake High School Auditorium for two weekends beginning Friday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID. Reservations can be made by calling 517-522-5695.

Additional performances are Saturday, November 7th (7:00 pm); Sunday, November 8th (2:00 pm); and Friday, November 13th (7:00 pm) & Saturday, November 14th (2:00 pm & 7:00 pm).

Start: 11/06/2009 7:00 pm

Bill Bynum at Jackson Coffee Company

Saturday November 07, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/07/2009 7:00 pm

Leapin' Lizards! Everyone's favorite red head is back in town. Center Stage Jackson presents the family musical ANNIE at Grass Lake High School Auditorium for two weekends beginning Friday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID. Reservations can be made by calling 517-522-5695.

Additional performances are Saturday, November 7th (7:00 pm); Sunday, November 8th (2:00 pm); and Friday, November 13th (7:00 pm) & Saturday, November 14th (2:00 pm & 7:00 pm).

Start: 11/07/2009 8:00 pm
Second in the season's five-concert series. A variation of last season’s “Sum of the Parts,” this concert focuses on our amazing string section. For the first half of the program experience a journey from the distant to the recent past featuring the music of Handel, Mozart, Grieg and Barber. Winds will join the strings the second half for Mendelssohn's exuberant "Italian Symphony." Concert is held at Jackson Community College's Potter Center. Tickets are $18, 27, 32 and are available: Online- www.JacksonSymphony.org; Phone- 517-782-3221; Walk in- 215 W. Michigan Ave., downtown Jackson, MI.
Sunday November 08, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/08/2009 2:00 pm

Leapin' Lizards! Everyone's favorite red head is back in town. Center Stage Jackson presents the family musical ANNIE at Grass Lake High School Auditorium for two weekends beginning Friday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID. Reservations can be made by calling 517-522-5695.

Additional performances are Saturday, November 7th (7:00 pm); Sunday, November 8th (2:00 pm); and Friday, November 13th (7:00 pm) & Saturday, November 14th (2:00 pm & 7:00 pm).

Monday November 09, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Tuesday November 10, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Wednesday November 11, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Thursday November 12, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/12/2009 7:00 pm

This is a don't miss event!!

 

Friday November 13, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/13/2009 7:00 pm

Leapin' Lizards! Everyone's favorite red head is back in town. Center Stage Jackson presents the family musical ANNIE at Grass Lake High School Auditorium for two weekends beginning Friday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID. Reservations can be made by calling 517-522-5695.

Additional performances are Saturday, November 7th (7:00 pm); Sunday, November 8th (2:00 pm); and Friday, November 13th (7:00 pm) & Saturday, November 14th (2:00 pm & 7:00 pm).

Start: 11/13/2009 7:00 pm

Murrows Boys at Jackson Coffee Company

Original, acoustic music from Michigan Socially aware lyrics complimented by spot-on harmonica leads put Murrow's Boys in a unique place among other acoustic groups. Members merge their personal styles and interests to create an honest acoustic sound. Music & words written & played by: James Murphy (gtr, bass, voc), Greg Marten (gtr, mandolin, voc, bass) and Ken Marten (harmonica, percussion)

Saturday November 14, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/14/2009 2:00 pm

Leapin' Lizards! Everyone's favorite red head is back in town. Center Stage Jackson presents the family musical ANNIE at Grass Lake High School Auditorium for two weekends beginning Friday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID. Reservations can be made by calling 517-522-5695.

Additional performances are Saturday, November 7th (7:00 pm); Sunday, November 8th (2:00 pm); and Friday, November 13th (7:00 pm) & Saturday, November 14th (2:00 pm & 7:00 pm).

Start: 11/14/2009 7:00 pm

Leapin' Lizards! Everyone's favorite red head is back in town. Center Stage Jackson presents the family musical ANNIE at Grass Lake High School Auditorium for two weekends beginning Friday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID. Reservations can be made by calling 517-522-5695.

Additional performances are Saturday, November 7th (7:00 pm); Sunday, November 8th (2:00 pm); and Friday, November 13th (7:00 pm) & Saturday, November 14th (2:00 pm & 7:00 pm).

Sunday November 15, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Monday November 16, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Tuesday November 17, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Wednesday November 18, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Thursday November 19, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/19/2009 7:00 pm

Bill Bynum at Jackson Coffee Company

Start: 11/19/2009 8:00 pm

Murder at the Howard Johnson's
By Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick
$15
 

Starring John Lennox, Gary Minix & Kimberly Lennox
Directed by Kimberly Lennox

All is fair in love? Even murder? That's the question posed by this light
and funny suspense comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson Motor Inn.

Mitchell, an obvious and commonplace dentist who sees himself as the dashing, heroic type and Arlene, a middle aged "Femme Fatale" of sorts, plan to murder her husband Paul, a blundering used car salesman.

Friday November 20, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/20/2009 7:00 pm

The Story of Hansel and Gretel
Book by Vera Morris. Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Director Jen Ann Guy

Start: 11/20/2009 7:00 pm

Dan Hazlett at Jackson Coffee Company

Start: 11/20/2009 8:00 pm

Murder at the Howard Johnson's
By Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick
$15
 

Starring John Lennox, Gary Minix & Kimberly Lennox
Directed by Kimberly Lennox

All is fair in love? Even murder? That's the question posed by this light
and funny suspense comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson Motor Inn.

Mitchell, an obvious and commonplace dentist who sees himself as the dashing, heroic type and Arlene, a middle aged "Femme Fatale" of sorts, plan to murder her husband Paul, a blundering used car salesman.

Saturday November 21, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/21/2009 2:00 pm

Jackson School of the Arts presents a one day class for adults and teens in Polymer Clay on Saturday, November 21st from 2-4pm.   Pre-registration is required.  Class fee: $25.

Please call 784-2389.

 

Jackson School of the Arts

634 N. Mechanic St.

Jackson, MI  49202

jacksonarts.org

 

Start: 11/21/2009 7:00 pm

The Story of Hansel and Gretel
Book by Vera Morris. Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Director Jen Ann Guy

Start: 11/21/2009 8:00 pm

Murder at the Howard Johnson's
By Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick
$15
 

Starring John Lennox, Gary Minix & Kimberly Lennox
Directed by Kimberly Lennox

All is fair in love? Even murder? That's the question posed by this light
and funny suspense comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson Motor Inn.

Mitchell, an obvious and commonplace dentist who sees himself as the dashing, heroic type and Arlene, a middle aged "Femme Fatale" of sorts, plan to murder her husband Paul, a blundering used car salesman.

Sunday November 22, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/22/2009 1:00 pm
End: 11/22/2009 5:00 pm

Get your hands dirty when Jackson Community College welcomes the public to a ceramics studio open house, from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 in Bert Walker Hall, Room 210, Jackson campus.

Current JCC pottery and ceramics students will present throwing demonstrations, and there will be discussions and exhibitions of works completed and in-progress. There will be make-and-take projects for young people, including handprints in clay.

Start: 11/22/2009 7:00 pm

The Story of Hansel and Gretel
Book by Vera Morris. Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Director Jen Ann Guy

Monday November 23, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Tuesday November 24, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Wednesday November 25, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Thursday November 26, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Friday November 27, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/27/2009 7:00 pm

Robin Lee Berry at Jackson Coffee Company

Robin Lee Berry, a native of Michigan, started a professional career in the folk clubs of East Lansing in the late 1970's.

A few years of touring with small children brought her home to northern Michigan to put some roots down and perform, write music and record creating three CD's.

After 20 years of performing in clubs and festivals Robin is currently recording in her own home studio and raising children while building exotic cedar furniture with her husband through their company www.logartinc.com.

Saturday November 28, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Sunday November 29, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Monday November 30, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 11/30/2009 6:00 pm
End: 11/30/2009 8:00 pm

Center Stage Jackson – Jackson’s community theatre group - is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for the play “The Diary of Anne Frank,” to be directed by Denise Weber.
 
Auditions will be held Monday, November 30th and Tuesday, December 1st, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Auditorium of the Middle School at Parkside, 2400 Fourth St., Jackson, Michigan.
 
There may be a call back audition to be determined at a later date.
 

Tuesday December 01, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 12/01/2009 6:00 pm
End: 12/01/2009 8:00 pm

Center Stage Jackson – Jackson’s community theatre group - is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for the play “The Diary of Anne Frank,” to be directed by Denise Weber.
 
Auditions will be held Monday, November 30th and Tuesday, December 1st, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Auditorium of the Middle School at Parkside, 2400 Fourth St., Jackson, Michigan.
 
There may be a call back audition to be determined at a later date.
 

Wednesday December 02, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Thursday December 03, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 12/03/2009 6:30 pm
End: 12/03/2009 8:30 pm

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County presents Ten Things in Two Hours - Uploaded and Updated.  This two hour workshop will teach you the basics of getting your profile uploaded onto the www.artsinjackson.com website.  You will also learn how to continually update it and add information to the calendar of events. 

Friday December 04, 2009

Tracing a timeline through history, this exhibit explores the story and culture of Jackson's African American community, from its first black resident to the present. Learn about the accomplishments, the struggles and the triumphs. For more information contact the Museum at 517-787-2320

Join Ken Thompson and John Leyland on their adventure through art!

Start: 12/04/2009 7:00 pm

David Nefesh at Jackson Coffee Company

Start: 12/04/2009 8:00 pm

Sarah Ruhl's play will be presented by Center Stage Jackson on Friday and again on Saturday at The Bon Ton Room, 3017 Wildwood. Doors open for optional dining at 6:00 pm. The show starts at 8:00 pm. Reservations not necessary but can be made by calling 517-787-6733