Month: March 2023 | Page 11

Jackson Social District Opens Friday in Downtown

March 17, 2023

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Michigan Avenue in front of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday celebrating the opening of the Jackson Social District. DDA Executive Director Cory Mays wields the giant scissors. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV News. By Jeff Steers JTV News (March 17, 2023 1:24 PM) An idea created to help bar and restaurant owners during the Pandemic is now coming to fruition in the city of Jackson. Jackson’s Social District kicked off Friday – St. Patrick’s Day – with a ribbon cutting in downtown Jackson Friday. Jackson Downtown Develop Authority Director Cory Mays told Bart Hawley on the “Bart Hawley Show” that the idea for a Social District came about a couple of years ago during the Pandemic. “Outdoor seating (for bars and restaurants) was wildly popular and helped the businesses during the Pandemic … this is another attraction,” Mays said. “We trust that people are going to make wise choices and follow the rules.” Residents may purchase and consume alcoholic beverages in the official Social District cup to travel within the designated social district area. Each cup only has a one-time use. The Social District will take place Thursday – Friday…

Friday, March 17, 2023

March 17, 2023

Friday JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Dr. Vivek Kak, Infectious Disease Specialist, The PIIC Center. Sue Stevens, ACS Relay for Life. Larry Sumner, Jr., Big L & Code Blue. 9 AM and 11 AM. Replay from March 16. Friday on The Bart Hawley Show: Congressman Tim Walberg; Laura Marks & Chelsea Schanz, Registered Dietitians, Jackson County Health Department; Cori Baumann, Realtor, The Brokerage House; Antoine Breedlove & Brenda Brandon, Jackson College Multicultural Affairs, Mental Health Forum; Steve Tucker and Steven Tucker, The Michigan Theatre. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Replay from March 16. Food Circus: Adrien visits Ogma Brewing Co. located in downtown Jackson. Ogma’s amazing food, rad vibes and thoughtfully crafted beer take “going out” to a new level. Where We Live: Where We Live visits the Historic Michigan Theatre for a behind the scenes tour into the inner workings of this longtime downtown Jackson entertainment venue. Steve Tucker leads viewers on a guided tour and shares the on-going vision for a fully restored state of the art showplace. Where We Live presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers. The Jackson Show: All new episode! Highlights from The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Community…

Events of March 17, 18, and 19, 2023

March 16, 2023

Events on or opening Friday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Kegs & Eggs. 7 AM – 11 PM. Grand River Brewery, 117 West Louis Glick Highway, Jackson. Our favorite day of the year is St. Patrick's Day! And this year our party is going to be better than ever! Enjoy Kegs and eggs from 7 am-11 am with a special Irish brunch. Following Kegs & Eggs other Irish specials will be served throughout the day. Enjoy live music and entertainment inside and out, from morning until night. In the competitive spirit? Enjoy an array of games available outside for anyone to enjoy! Downtown Jackson Social District Grand Opening. 12:30 PM. Downtown Jackson’s Social District Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, located right outside the Jackson Chamber office (134 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson). Get ready for a whole new kind of fun in downtown Jackson! The businesses participating are Axe Play, The Dirty Bird, Nite Lite, Junkyard Dog, Ogma Brewing Company, Grand River Brewery, Veritas, and The Crazy Cowboy. The Social District will take place Thursday – Friday from 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM and Saturday – Sunday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM. You can purchase and consume alcoholic beverages in…