Events

"Christmas in the Air" singers and dancers.  Courtesy photo. (December 1, 2024 10:25 PM ET) Jackson College is presenting 3 Holiday Concerts this week showcasing Vocal Point on Monday, the Jackson College/Community Concert Band on Tuesday and the touring “Christmas in the Air” production on Saturday. Holiday Caroling Concert with Vocal Point set for Dec. 2 Join Jackson College’s premier concert choir, Vocal Point, for an evening of carols and holiday favorites! They will perform a free concert on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Jets Hangar. Vocal Point is comprised of Jackson College students under the direction of Dr. Richard Hintze. Jackson College presents: Happy Holidays and a Merry Tuba Christmas to All on Dec. 3 The Jackson College/Community Concert Band, Jazzy Jets, and the return of Tuba/Euphonium Christmas Carols will fill the air with cheer on Tuesday, Dec. 3 in the Potter Center’s Harold Sheffer Music Hall at 7 p.m. This free holiday concert event features selections including “White Christmas,” “Big Noise from the North Pole,” “Stars and Stripes for Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” and Mannheim Steamroller’s interpretation of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” bringing flair and fun to the forefront. Find your Christmas Sweater, Rudolph…

The cast of "Steel Magnolias" in rehearsal at Potter Center.  JC x JTV photo. (November 14, 2024 12:33 PM ET) Get ready for the beloved, heartwarming, and humorous story of “Steel Magnolias” when Jackson College presents it on stage Nov. 15, 16 & 17 in the Michael Baughman Theater, Potter Center. “Steel Magnolias” is the second college & community production in recent years, following last year’s “Sylvia.” Set in a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming comedy masterpiece of six unforgettable women celebrates the power of motherhood and friendship. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other. This year marks the 35th anniversary of “Steel Magnolias”! “I would rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.” – Shelby The play is directed and produced by theatre instructor Sara Anne Tomczak. “Producing ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Jackson College is not just an artistic decision; it is an intentional choice to amplify voices and cultivate a sense of belonging within our community. Jackson College serves a diverse population, where students, faculty, and staff come from various walks of life,” Tomczak…