Events of Monday, February 3, 2025

Stories of Strength: A Cinematic Celebration of Black Voices at the Michigan Theatre. 7 PM. This Black History Month, join us at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for Stories of Strength: A Cinematic Celebration of Black Voices. Every Monday, from January 27th through February 24th, we’re showcasing powerful films that inspire and spark meaningful conversations. Tickets are just $5. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Celebrate Black voices through the magic of cinema.  Tonight,  “If Beale Street Could Talk”.  From visionary director Barry Jenkins comes If Beale Street Could Talk, a poignant and heart-wrenching love story set against the backdrop of 1970s Harlem. Based on James Baldwin’s acclaimed novel, the film follows Tish and Fonny, a young couple navigating love, injustice, and resilience as they fight to prove Fonny’s innocence after he is wrongfully imprisoned. With stunning performances by KiKi Layne, Stephan James, and Regina King—who earned an Academy Award for her role—this deeply moving film explores themes of love, family, and the strength of the human spirit.Tickets are just $5, and we’ve got a special promo for this event: Buy 3 Tickets, Get 1 Free! Members receive a FREE medium Combo! This screening is part of Stories of Strength: A Cinematic Celebration of Black Voices, honoring Black History Month through film.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

NWCS Talent Show.  6 PM.  The National Honor Society proudly presents the annual Northwest Community School Talent Show!  It will take place on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the NWHS Cafetorium. All proceeds will support Henry Ford Hospital.

Red Cross Blood Drive. 12 PM to 5:45 PM.  We’re hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointments are needed. Schedule online at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time… or call 1-800-RED CROSS.  First United Methodist Church, 275 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.