Events of Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Kids Movie Night – Moana.  5:30 PM. Join us for a night of adventure in the Pacific with Moana while she sets out on a journey to return the heart of Te Fiti to save her Island from the darkness of Te Kā.  Our full menu (Adult & Kids) will be available for ordering during the movie so you won’t have to worry about going hungry during the show. Admission is free.
Mark your calendars, gather your little ones, and join us for an unforgettable evening of family-friendly entertainment!   Grand River Brewery, Downtown Jackson.

Technology Help for Seniors.  12 PM to 3 PM. Jackson College students can assist those 65 and over with their technology questions at weekly “Technology Help for Seniors” sessions, to be held Wednesdays (final session today) from 12 noon to 3 p.m. in William Atkinson Hall, Room 219 on Central Campus.   Friendly student workers from the Jackson College Solution Center – who help keep the College’s computer and related technology up and running – will be available to help senior citizens. From logging onto a computer, using your mobile phone, setting up and sending e-mail to more advanced questions, they are here to help!  Coffee and water will be provided, and guests may also enjoy a complimentary hot dog lunch on the Potter Center Patio from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is optional.  Presented by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging and the Affinity Liaison to the Elderly Community, Katie Crowley. Registration is required each week. Contact Crowley at 517.796.8481 (press 1) or CrowleyKathleeE@jccmi.edu.

Tale of a Cocktail – White Russian.  6:30 – 8 PM.  Nevermore Decor Store, 143 E Michigan Avenue, Jackson.  Tickets are $30, and available here.  Just in time for the tail end of summer, another nice refreshing Tale of a Cocktail!  Join us for our Tale of a Cocktail – White Russian. Whether you enjoy this delicious Vodka and Coffee liquor concoction, would like to learn more about or are a huge fan of rugs, “the Dude abides.” And if you’re unsure of how any of that relates to this cocktail, sign up to learn more!  As always, your ticket includes the barware needed to concoct this refreshing drink, a great story, and good times had by all! 

My First Look at the Stars.  12 PM to 12:30 PM.  My First Look at the Stars.  This is an interactive live presentation meant especially for kids! Children will learn about the sun and the moon and a few basic constellations as well!  Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum.  Event page here.

Gear Up:  The Science of Bikes.  From schoolyards and mountain trails to bustling city streets, we encounter bicycles nearly every day. Since its inception in the late 19th century, the bicycle has affected how people live, work, and play. Its popularity has only grown over time, and it is as relevant today as it was 100 ago.  Visitors of GEAR UP will learn how bikes work, the science and technology behind the machine as well as the history and evolution of the bike and how bikes have impacted our culture.  Like the bicycle itself, this exhibition has been designed to appeal to people of all ages with diverse interests, from STEM to design to history to art.  Ella Sharp Museum.

Improv Night at Veritas.  Comedy Night Out at Veritas Starring Monster Box Improv.  All-New Show.  Wed. Aug. 23rd, 7 pm.  Veritas, 151 West Michigan Ave., Jackson.  Tickets at monsterboxtheatre.com