December 13
Capital City Brass Band Christmas Concert. The 2019 NABBA Section Section Champions, Capital City Brass Band presents their annual Christmas Concert. Bethel Church, 1691 Springport Road. 7 PM. Free admission to tonight’s concert, donations encouraged.
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. 7:30 PM. Lumen Christi Drama presents Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The play is based on the true story from our country’s history of the Salem Witch Trials (may not be appropriate for children under the age of 10). Reserved seats are available by calling 517-917-4302 for $15.00; general admission seats will be available at the door for $10 – $7.
Swim with Santa. What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to SWIM WITH SANTA! Join the YMCA for this NEW event in December. Come take a picture with Santa in the pool and play holiday-themed water games including “Elves and Reindeer,” underwater Christmas tree decorating, and candy cane dive. Additional activities include Christmas Ornament craft, Christmas movie, and hot chocolate and snacks. Ages 3-14. Free for Members, $5 Community / per Child (No Charge for Adults or infants) Fee includes all activities *Children under 8 years old MUST be accompanied by a parent IN the pool. Register NOW at JacksonYMCA.org or in person – pre-registration is required and space is limited. Please bring a swim suit and towel if planning to swim. Santa will be in the pool area for photos for anyone who does not want to swim. Waivers are required for community members.
Holiday Pairings 101. Friday, December 13, 6pm-8pm. Cost: $40. Enjoy a class covering 6 small plates each paired with a wine tasting, highlighting fun, modern takes on your classic holiday meal. This class will not only include the small plates tasting but a wine pairing with each course, recipe cards, wine tasting notes and conversations with our head chef and wine maker. Learn how to pick out the perfect wines to go with traditional holiday dinner foods! Sandhill Crane Vineyards.4724 Walz Road. (517) 764-0679.
Friday Night Skate and Laser Tag. 4 PM to 11 PM. Specials on all rates for skating and Laser Tag. Special Admission Pricing throughout the evening. Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street. www.allskate.net.
Dinner Theater Auditions for Making God Laugh. Friday December 13, 2019……6:00pm-8:00pm. Saturday December 14 Noon-2:00pm. Actors only need to attend one audition and are welcome to drop by when they are able! Callbacks (if needed) will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday December 15th at Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church. Audition Location: Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson. Actors should use the parking lot behind the church and follow the yellow signs to the southwest door (left of the playground). Details at centerstagejackson.org.
Concord Holiday Open House. 7 PM to 8 PM. Concord Branch, Jackson District Library. Get into the holiday season with caroling and music! Come listen or join in and be sure to stick around for a special visit from Santa! “Light Up Concord” winners will be announced. Christmas cookies and beverages provided.
Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show. Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn. 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday. Pricing: $25 per car, $40 per mini-bus, limo or motor home, $70 per tour bus. All major credit cards accepted. Nite Lites Winter Wonderland: Dec. 6,7,8, Dec. 13,14,15 and Dec. 20,21,22. Children will have the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa and make their Christmas wishes. Photo s will be taken for a small fee or you are welcome to visit Santa at no charge. We will be offering a puppet show and train rides. Winter Wonderland hours: 6pm-9pm, Santa’s hours: 6:00pm-8:30pm. Live Reindeer nights only: December 6th, 13th, and 20th (6pm – 9pm). This event features food and drinks of the season and a visit from Santa Claus himself!
Ella’s Pottery Art Show and Gift Shop Sale. Visit the Ella Sharp Museum gift shop to experience and shop selected pieces from 8+ pottery students, 2D artists and items from the Museum Gift Shop. Students will be working on pieces during open hours. Coffee provided. Hours of Show & Sale: Dec. 14 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.), Dec. 15 (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.). Ella Sharp Museum.
Disney’s Aladdin at the Wharton Center. 7:30 PM. Discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. For tickets, visit their website or call 1-800-WHARTON.
A Christmas Carol. The SAUK Theatre in Jonesville presents Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Visit thesauk.org or call 517-849-9100 to purchase your tickets to the show! 8 PM, Sauk Theatre, Jonesville.
December 14
The Nutcracker presented by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Chelsea. Ballet Chelsea’s annual production of The Nutcracker is a full-length, narrated ballet, choreographed by Ballet Chelsea’s Artistic Director Wendi DuBois and features the talents of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Musical Director, Matthew Aubin. Audiences young and old from all over southern Michigan return year after year for this family-friendly holiday favorite. Based on the book “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffman and set to music by Tchaikovsky. This narrated production combines the beauty of ballet, the excitement of live music and the joy of a classic holiday story with nearly 70 dancers from across Southern Michigan captivating audiences with their energy and artistry. Tickets on sale now at www.balletchelsea.org/tickets or jacksonsymphony.org. Saturday 7:30 PM Sunday 2:00 PM. Potter Center Music Hall, Jackson College.
Christmas Open House. Jackson Antique Mall. Refreshments, gifts, certificates, door prizes, storewide sales and more. 201 N. Jackson Street, Downtown Jackson. 10 AM to 5:45 PM.
Empty the Shelter Event. On Saturday, December 14, adopters will have a chance to bring a pet home from the Jackson County Animal Shelter for the reduced fee of $25 while BPF sponsors the remaining cost. JCAS is one of 125 organizations in 26 states taking part in this special adoption day. Potential adopters must fill out an application in advance. Applications are available at the shelter during normal business hours. View the Facebook event page. 10 AM to 4 PM.
Wreaths Across America. The memorial service to honor our veterans with wreaths placed on graves will take place at 12 Noon at St. John Catholic Cemetery, 403 East South Street. The ceremony will include remarks from veterans in our community and the laying of memorial wreaths across veterans’ graves.
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. 7:30 PM. Lumen Christi Drama presents Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The play is based on the true story from our country’s history of the Salem Witch Trials (may not be appropriate for children under the age of 10). Reserved seats are available by calling 517-917-4302 for $15.00; general admission seats will be available at the door for $10 – $7.
Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show. Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn. 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday. Pricing: $25 per car, $40 per mini-bus, limo or motor home, $70 per tour bus. All major credit cards accepted. Nite Lites Winter Wonderland: Dec. 6,7,8, Dec. 13,14,15 and Dec. 20,21,22. Children will have the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa and make their Christmas wishes. Photo s will be taken for a small fee or you are welcome to visit Santa at no charge. We will be offering a puppet show and train rides. Winter Wonderland hours: 6pm-9pm, Santa’s hours: 6:00pm-8:30pm. Live Reindeer nights only: December 6th, 13th, and 20th (6pm – 9pm). This event features food and drinks of the season and a visit from Santa Claus himself!
Ella’s Pottery Art Show and Gift Shop Sale. Visit the Ella Sharp Museum gift shop to experience and shop selected pieces from 8+ pottery students, 2D artists and items from the Museum Gift Shop. Students will be working on pieces during open hours. Coffee provided. Hours of Show & Sale: Dec. 14 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.), Dec. 15 (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.). Ella Sharp Museum.
Napoleon Winter Craft Show. 9 AM to 3 PM. Napoleon AIMS Parent Group is hosting their annual Winter Craft Show on Saturday, December 14th. Admission is $1.00 per person (kids under 12 free) – all door proceeds will be used to provide Christmas for needy families in the Napoleon community. Come out and enjoy some holiday shopping as you browse more than 120 vendor booths. Napoleon Middle School.
American Girl Tea Party: Elf on a Shelf. Join the amazing fun with you and your doll dressed in your Holiday best. We will celebrate the spirit of the season North Pole style. Enjoy the twinkling lights and beautiful tree, as we create some tiny holiday elf art. Dance with peppermint sticks and play some jolly games. Enjoy some of Santa’s cookies and peppermint stick tea. We have two special projects planned for this party! We are creating a Sparkly Christmas Tree and a Holiday Village House for your Doll or Elf! We can’t wait to share this special evening with you! See our projects and more details here
https://jacksonarts.org/classes-programs/american-girl-workshops/
Women’s Ornament Exchange. 3 PM to 4 PM. Hey Ladies! Come join us for our Women’s Ministry Ornament Exchange! Bring an ornament to exchange and a friend! We will be meeting upstairs @Jackson Coffee Co. For more info contact: Becky Reibel 517-392-3571.
Disney’s Aladdin at the Wharton Center. 7:30 PM. Discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. For tickets, visit their website or call 1-800-WHARTON.
A Christmas Carol. The SAUK Theatre in Jonesville presents Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Visit thesauk.org or call 517-849-9100 to purchase your tickets to the show! 8 PM, Sauk Theatre, Jonesville.
December 15
The Nutcracker presented by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Chelsea. Ballet Chelsea’s annual production of The Nutcracker is a full-length, narrated ballet, choreographed by Ballet Chelsea’s Artistic Director Wendi DuBois and features the talents of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Musical Director, Matthew Aubin. Audiences young and old from all over southern Michigan return year after year for this family-friendly holiday favorite. Based on the book “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffman and set to music by Tchaikovsky. This narrated production combines the beauty of ballet, the excitement of live music and the joy of a classic holiday story with nearly 70 dancers from across Southern Michigan captivating audiences with their energy and artistry. Tickets on sale now at www.balletchelsea.org/tickets or jacksonsymphony.org. Saturday 7:30 PM Sunday 2:00 PM. Potter Center Music Hall, Jackson College.
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. 3 PM. Lumen Christi Drama presents Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The play is based on the true story from our country’s history of the Salem Witch Trials (may not be appropriate for children under the age of 10). Reserved seats are available by calling 517-917-4302 for $15.00; general admission seats will be available at the door for $10 – $7.
Christmas Open House. Jackson Antique Mall. Refreshments, gifts, certificates, door prizes, storewide sales and more. 201 N. Jackson Street, Downtown Jackson. 12 PM to 4:45 PM.
Frozen II Event. 1-6pm Frozen II Event. Elsa, Anna and Olaf will be visiting from 2:30-4:30pm! Adm is $10 and includes a slice of pizza & pop! This is a special event so Free Passes are not accepted. Skate rentals are $4, Skate Mates are $5 + deposit. Purchase your tickets in advance at allskate.net! While your there play some Laser Tag & check out our really cool Game Room and try to win some very awesome prizes! Plus many other fun games you can win lots of tickets! Check out our Snack Bar! Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street.
Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show. Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn. 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday. Pricing: $25 per car, $40 per mini-bus, limo or motor home, $70 per tour bus. All major credit cards accepted. Nite Lites Winter Wonderland: Dec. 6,7,8, Dec. 13,14,15 and Dec. 20,21,22. Children will have the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa and make their Christmas wishes. Photo s will be taken for a small fee or you are welcome to visit Santa at no charge. We will be offering a puppet show and train rides. Winter Wonderland hours: 6pm-9pm, Santa’s hours: 6:00pm-8:30pm. Live Reindeer nights only: December 6th, 13th, and 20th (6pm – 9pm). This event features food and drinks of the season and a visit from Santa Claus himself!
