Bart Hawley

Wake Up! Jackson.  7:30 AM to 9 AM. Start your morning by connecting with fellow business leaders, gaining expert networking insights, and celebrating the continued growth of our local business community.  This Month's Featured Speaker: Alexie Milukhin, Community Growth Fellow, CEDAM.  Forty Nine South, 2527 Helena Ave., Jackson.  Cost: $15 (Members) | $25 (Non-Members).  Register today and join the conversation shaping Jackson’s future. Heart Month Event.  11 AM. February is Heart Health Month, and the YMCA is here to help you protect your heart and live stronger. Join us Thursday, February 5th for our first Heart Health event of the month featuring a healthy tasting with our friends from Grow Jackson and an educational presentation on the 8 Essentials of Heart Health with Henry Ford Health Dietitian and Health Coach Ellen Gillespie with simple, practical steps you can use right away.  Jackson YMCA, Downtown Jackson. These free events are designed to help you move better, eat smarter, and care for your heart at every stage of life.  Come learn, taste, and take the first step toward a healthier you—at the YMCA. Lego Contest. Think you have what it takes to build the ultimate LEGO masterpiece? Create the LEGO library of your dreams and enter it in the…

Northwest Community Schools Talent Show.  6 PM.  The National Honor Society proudly presents the annual Northwest Community School Talent Show!  It will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the NWHS Cafetorium. All proceeds will support Henry Ford Hospital. Lego Contest. Think you have what it takes to build the ultimate LEGO masterpiece? Create the LEGO library of your dreams and enter it in the contest! All entries must be entered by February 28. 1st and 2nd-place prizes will be awarded for each age group! The contest will be judged by the local business or community services. No kits are allowed.  Contest runs through February 28.  Springport Branch, Jackson District Library. The Rummage Shop at Chesterton Academy.  3 PM to 7 PM. Our 50% off clearance runs throughout February! Come see all the things we have for 50% off the lowest marked price. Our regular prices are low, too, making saving money easy. So many new items have been added since the last sale. Stop by, bring friends, and remember your cash as we're cash only. Tell everyone that we have the best prices on clothes and other necessities.  1000 E. Porter Street, Jackson. Astronomical Observatory…

Lego Contest. Think you have what it takes to build the ultimate LEGO masterpiece? Create the LEGO library of your dreams and enter it in the contest! All entries must be entered by February 28. 1st and 2nd-place prizes will be awarded for each age group! The contest will be judged by the local business or community services. No kits are allowed.  Contest runs through February 28.  Springport Branch, Jackson District Library. Industry Night at the Honky Tonk.  Every Tuesday night, we’re taking care of the folks who take care of everyone else. If you work in a bar, restaurant, kitchen, or hospitality, this is your night to kick back upstairs at Oak + Iron with good drinks, good people, and karaoke later on. 20% off for all bar & restaurant industry  Karaoke starts at 9PM.  Industry Loyalty Perk: Attend 5 Industry Nights and you’ll earn FREE entry to a weekend show.  Doors at 7PM.  Karaoke at 9PM.  The Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron, 151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor. Come blow off steam the right way.

Grass Lake Storytime. 11 AM to 12 PM.  Join us at the Grass Lake Branch for Storytime! JDL Storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations!  Grass Lake Branch, Jackson District Library. Black History Month Screening: “The Jackie Robinson Story” (1950). Celebrate Black History Month at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson with a special screening of The Jackie Robinson Story (1950). Starring Jackie Robinson as himself, this powerful biographical film tells the true story of his groundbreaking journey to become the first African American player in modern Major League Baseball. The film highlights Robinson’s perseverance, courage, and the lasting cultural impact of breaking baseball’s color barrier. Presented in our newly renovated historic theatre, this screening is part of our ongoing commitment to celebrating culture, history, and community through film.  Doors open at 6:30 PM. Film begins at 7:00 PM.  Admission: $5 at the door.   Member Perk: Free medium combo for members. Join us downtown for an evening of meaningful cinema and reflection as we honor Black History Month together.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Blues at the Bohm:  Shawn Holt and the Teardrops.  7 PM.  Blues at…

Friday, January 30 Family Magic with Bill Blagg. 7 PM.  Get ready for a night of laughter and jaw-dropping illusions the whole family will love! Magician Bill Blagg brings his all-new show Family Magic to the Potter Center stage. Blagg is a favorite with audiences for blending mind-bending magic, comedy, and interactive fun that keeps fans of all ages on the edge of their seats. Born and raised in the small town of Zion, Ill., Bill has always had a natural affinity for magic. From an early age, he was drawn to the art of magic and embarked on a journey to become one of the most captivating touring magicians and illusionists of our time.  Get ready to be amazed as Bill Blagg takes you on a journey into a world where the impossible becomes possible and where dreams come true! Tickets for the Jan. 30 performance start at just $15! Special ticket pricing is available for children 12 years and under, $5 off select seating with purchase of at least one adult ticket. Visit online at https://www.jccmi.edu/potter-center/events/bill-blag/ or call the Potter Center Box Office at 517.796.8600. The Holiday Dinner. 7 PM.  Monster Box Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of the new comedy, 'The Holiday Dinner' by Arkak Dunkle…

Poetry Workshops with Michelle Webster-Hein.  Get ready for Jackson District Library’s Young Poets Contest with a poetry writing workshop led by local author Michelle Webster-Hein! This workshop is designed for ages 7-12 and is free to attend. Register for a session at https://tinyurl.com/yh7u95ss Eastern Branch: January 13, 1 PM (Homeschool session), Brooklyn Branch: January 15, 4 PM, Summit Branch: January 22, 4 PM, Concord Branch: January 27, 4 PM, Spring Arbor Branch: January 29, 4 PM.  Participation in the workshop is not required to submit an entry for Young Poets. Learn more about the contest at https://myjdl.com/explore/young-poets . Destination Uplift.  Jackson County business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profits NEED to tell their unique story!  Experience Jackson invites YOU to a FREE live, high-energy marketing kick-off party — It’s "Destination Uplift".  The topic? Must-Do Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses!  This FREE event is Thursday, January 29th at the Michigan Theatre in downtown Jackson – lunch included. Grow your business marketing skills to know HOW to best share YOUR story! Spots are limited. Register for FREE now at experiencejackson.com. Adopt A Reading Buddy.  Carnegie has some plushie friends looking for a home! Start the adoption process by checking out a book at the Carnegie Branch and filling out some…