Events

Featured vocalist Chip Mezo at 2015 Beer, Brats & Beethoven The JSO Summer Pops concert entitled “Beer, Brats & Beethoven IV” marks the fourth year for this festive outdoor concert which will be held once again at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in downtown Jackson. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 9 with food service beginning at 7:00 PM and music commencing at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature music for the entire family from Beethoven to “Chopsticks”, Music from Wicked – have the kids come in costume - and everything in between. It’s a musical event for the whole family featuring a wide variety of styles for all tastes. According to Conductor David Schultz, “This concert is a celebration of the talented musicians of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and will feature soloists of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra community including: Daniel Thomas-JSO Principal Cello, Marissa Olin-JSO Community Music School Flute Instructor, Joel Shaner, Tom Spring & Adam Stowe-JSO Trumpet Section and Brett Trombley-Jackson Youth Symphony Alumnus. Cost of the event is $5 for Students 18 and under (with student ID), $10 for general admission, $20 for VIP seating and parking and $25 BBB Package which includes VIP seating, parking, PLUS a…

Tecumseh Center for the Arts brings Pure Michigan to its stage this summer with their Black Box Summer Series scheduled for the fourth Thursday of June, July, and August at 7:00 PM. The Tecumseh Players will start off the series on June 23 and we couldn't be more thrilled! Come out and join in the fun as Tecumseh Players showcase their talents at improv, staged readings and mayhem. This casual event will welcome Tecumseh Players as they perform interactive theatre, share information on their upcoming events, answer questions, and let everyone know about the theatrical performance being planning for December. On Thursday, July 28, The Crossed Lines will perform live on the TCA stage. These seasoned Ypsilanti musicians consistently create thoughtful and passionate music complete with mandolin, fiddle and piano. This musical group with Tecumseh connections combines bluegrass, folk and rock that everyone will enjoy. Closing out the Black Box Summer Series will be Kylee Phillips on Thursday, August 25th. This up and coming pop singer, pianist, and song writer from Plymouth, Michigan, has garnered comparisons to Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile. Kylee has performed all over the state of Michigan, from her hometown of Plymouth to local music hot…

June 10th- August 26th   Cost:           $35.00 per couple includes 9 holes, cart, dinner and prizes                      Format:      This is an informal league without the commitment to play every week.  The format will change each week and will include scramble, best ball, alternate shot, and more.  Small prize money will be paid out to the winners each week, but it is handicapped so all skill levels are encouraged.  Teams will be drawn randomly weekly.  Small dinners are included and will change weekly as well, including burgers, brats, pulled pork, sloppy joes, and tacos.   Tee Times: Shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. every Friday from June 10th-August 26th   Contact:     Please contact Phil Fischmeister at 517-768-2916 or pfischme@co.jackson.mi.us for more information or to be included in the weekly email list.

Friday, May 27th Cascades opened the first footgolf course in Jackson County at the Cascades Short Course. Footgolf is a combination of golf and soccer. You play following regular golf rules but kick a soccer ball into a 21” hole that is to the side of either the fairway or existing greens.  We welcome soccer teams who are looking for a fun, alternative way to practice and the formation of summer leagues.   Cost: $6.00 for 9 holes or $10.00 for 18 holes.  Soccer balls are available to rent for an additional $2.00.