Adam Bragenzer

The Jackson Area Association of Realtors is participating in "Open House Weekend", offering more than 50 open houses on Saturday and Sunday.  Production Realty's Ben Latocki invited viewers to visit www.jacksonmihomes.com for addresses and hours.  Other guests today include:  Lumen Christi Director of Development Pat Kalahar;  Brooklyn Chiropractor Dr. Troy Burk;  Jim Knox from Jim Knox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Hillsdale;  Marnie Hade from Northwest Schools' College Night April 24 at 5:30 pm;  Entertainment news with Dave DeBaker.

Lumen Christi students Alex Hooper and Kevin Riley were among a group of students volunteering on a mission trip in Jamaica.  This was the tenth year Fr. Geoff Rose led a spring break trip to an impoverished community.  All shared photos and stories of their work.  Also on today's show:  Matt Shane from MSU Extension Service;  "Money Matters" with Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial;  Singer-Guitarist Rick Straub (performing at Jackson Coffee Co. Friday evening);  Award-winning poet Hakim Nathaniel Crampton promoting his book release event April 27 at the Jackson District Library;  "Bark for Life" event with Diane Hutchins.

Jackson native Dr. Brian Brown (currently an anesthesiologist in Layfayette, IN) was in the stands at the finish line of the Boston Marathon when the bombs exploded.  He assisted the injured and manned the medical tent.  On today's show, Dr. Grant Brown of Brown's Advanced Care recounted his brother's experiences.  Brian Brown's wife, Libby Riggs (also a Jackson native) was running the marathon and was about 2 miles from the finish at the time of the explosions.  While Brown worked to start IVs and help carry patients out, he saw police officers, Marines and other military people taking down barricades so the wounded could be transferred to ambulances waiting on the perimeter.  Dr. Grant Brown also updated viewers on the latest advances at his pharmacy and tips on coping with the allergy season. Also on today's show:  Spring Arbor University President Dr. Chuck Webb;  Teacher Ashlee Adams from Hunt School;  Ken Baxter and Linda Wray with the JSO Guild Jazz Night;  Ella Sharp Museum Amy Reimann with Donna Riley and Steve Tucker for the Ella Patio Party.  The first one of the season is Thursday, April 18.  Plus, Kathy Braffford with the Pet of the Week.

On today's Bart Hawley Show, guests include Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dan Evans;  United Way of Jackson County's Jim Brian with Aware, Inc. Executive Director Becky Filip;  Auto-Lab of Jackson owner Dave Ziolkowski;  Timm Richardson, Mahalia Greenway and John Louis Good with Center Stage Jackson's Beatles Cabaret;  Bob Johnson, Area 19 Special Olympics Golf Outing.

Artists from Armory Arts unveiled Jackson's submission to the city of St. Joseph's Public Art project, "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" on today's show.  Jean Weir, Lou Cubille, Joy Nelson and Marion Wellman-Horton described the creation of the piece.  The submission will be displayed throughout the summer in downtown St. Joseph.  Also on today's show:  Jackson Mayor Martin Griffin;  Toys of the Month with Phil Wrzesinki from the Toy House;  Theresa Runyan and Tammy Dotson celebrate National Library Week at the Summit Branch of the Jackson District Library;  St. Vincent de Paul Fashion Show preview with Debbie Alford and Karrie Sisk;  Rock Mangus and Karen Merklinger, Mission of Hope Cancer Fund;  JCC student Joe Lorenz on the international mens' march "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" planned for this Friday morning at the North Campus.