Month: December 2020

Events of January 1, 2, and 3, 2021

December 31, 2020

Happy New Year! The Potter Center Virtual Series, free for the community, presents the WILLIAMSBURG SALSA ORCHESTRA, Jan. 1, 2, 3 This thrilling salsa group plays indie, alternative, and popular songs from groups like The Black Keys, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire, Spoon and more. Shows will be available for three days from the premier date on YouTube. Check a link on the Jackson College website for access; www.jccmi.edu/pottercenter/virtual-series/. Spirited: Prohibition in America. Ella Sharp Museum. "Spirited: Prohibition in America”. On view until January 7, this exhibition explores the tumultuous time in American history, when flappers and suffragists, bootleggers and temperance lobbyists, and legends, such as Al Capone and Carry Nation, took sides in this battle against the bottle. Learn more at ellasharpmuseum.org/exhibits. View our regular business hours & holiday hours before your visit: ellasharpmuseum.org/visit. Center Stage Jackson Auditions: The Tempest. Center Stage Jackson is still accepting self tapes/video auditions through JANUARY 1st for our virtual production of THE TEMPEST, directed by Sara Long! We are seeking adults and youth age 12+, all genders! Around 15 actors are needed for this production. From auditions to rehearsals, to the recorded performance, everything will be done online. We understand that this audition…

Thursday, December 31, 2020

December 30, 2020

The Morning Show. Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Donna O’Neill, Infectious Disease Specialist. The Chamber Connection with Tim Booth and Craig Hatch, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. 9 AM and 11 AM. Wednesday on The Bart Hawley Show: Rashmi Travis, Health Officer, Jackson Co. Health Dept.; Nathan Martin, Marathon Olympic Hopeful; Aaron King, Northwest High Student/Vocal Dimension; The Bickel Family, Performing Holiday Music and Auld Lang Syne; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group. 1, 5, 8, 11 PM; 2, 5 AM. Replay from December 30.

Events of Thursday, December 31, 2020

December 30, 2020

Jeff Daniels Wharton Center Virtual Performance. Join Michigan native and Emmy award-winning actor, director, singer/song-writer Jeff Daniels on Thursday, December 31, at 8pm or 10:30pm, for a virtual New Year's Eve concert from his home to yours. Featuring songs from his new album, Alive and Well Enough, Daniels crafts an intimate, entertaining, and unforgettable evening. Music lovers and movie fans alike love his songs, playing and musicianship, and those stories that only he can tell. Following the performance, stick around for an audience Q&A. Audience members will have the opportunity to submit questions for review and possibly a reply. Tickets are $20 for a single viewer and $30 for multiple viewers and are sold through Crowdcast.com. Purchase a ticket to the 8pm performance here. Purchase a ticket to the 10:30pm performance here. Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show. Every night through December 31, 2020. Michigan International Speedway. US 12 Entrance Only. 12626 US-12, Brooklyn. Hours: Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Friday and Saturday 5:30 PM to 10 PM. Pricing: $25 per car/vehicle (Sunday thru Thursday), $30 per car/vehicle (Friday & Saturday). $45 per limo/motorhome/mini bus. $100 per tour bus. Most credit cards accepted. We DO NOT accept "tap and go" cards or Apple…

Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Allowing Collegiate Athletes to Receive Compensation for the First Time in Michigan History

December 30, 2020

(December 30, 2020 4:07 PM) Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation today allowing student athletes to use their own name, image, likeness, and reputation for financial compensation. This marks the first time in Michigan history that collegiate athletes will have the opportunity to financially benefit from the countless hours they commit to their sport while attending school. “For years we have all enjoyed the incredible talent of young athletes across the state. This legislation will change the lives of young men and women for years to come,” said Governor Whitmer. “As only the second state in the nation to pass this historic legislation, I am proud to sign this bipartisan legislation today on behalf of our current and future student athletes. I am hopeful that the NCAA will set a national standard so that all players across the country are afforded the same opportunities. As always stay safe and go green!” “It’s high time that collegiate players are respected and compensated for the talents that they’ve spent their entire lives trying to perfect,” said Joique Bell, former running back with the Detroit Lions and Wayne State University. “I’ve always supported the efforts to protect the best interests of athletes, especially those with tremendous abilities who play at all levels of the NCAA. Working two jobs, going to school full time, playing football and raising my…

Happy New Year from Ric Walton

December 30, 2020

Jackson County Health Officer Rashmi Travis on Vaccination Plan

December 30, 2020

Vaccine Strategy Progress Report: The Jackson County Health Department has received its first allocation of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and has reached out to Phase 1A Priority One and 1A Priority Two groups for vaccination. We are working to provide vaccine to the groups in the order shown on the chart below. Due to the limited amount of vaccine received, we have not yet contacted all who fall into Phase 1A. We will be reaching out to 1A Priority Three groups for scheduling of appointments when we expect our next shipment of vaccine. We are in the process of establishing a contact with each healthcare provider office and healthcare organization in the county. If we have not yet reached out to your office, or if you are a healthcare worker that we have missed, you can email JCHDCOVID@mijackson.org or give us a call at 788-4420 opt. 9 and provide your name, email address, phone #, and a brief description of your healthcare role. We are not collecting individual information from anyone in Phase 1B or 1C at this time.