Events of April 14, 15, and 16, 2023

Friday, April 14

Bach’s Lunch. 12 PM. Our Community Music School is excited to be putting on a lunch event this Friday, April 14th in downtown Jackson! Stop by Weatherwax Hall at noon and enjoy performances from our music school students and teachers. As part of our Bach’s Lunch series, we’ll have coffee available and you can either bring your own lunch or buy pizza from us. All are welcome to attend and entry is free. We hope to see you there! Weatherwax Hall, 215 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Center Stage Jackson Winery Play. “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind”. Presented at Sandhill Crane Vineyards, directed by Barb Palmer. The production will be showcased on the following dates April 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23. Warning: This play is adult themed with strong language. To purchase tickets you can click the link below.

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Black/White Women Unite. 6 PM to 9 PM. Ladies we are bridge-building and closing in on part two of this important conversation concerning the racial divide among women. Please wear BLACK & WHITE ATTIRE to this gathering. Bring a family member or friend and let’s enjoy a beautiful evening together. Wendy & I have created a safe, comfortable space for all of us to discuss our truth. This is for Women only and you must be 18 years old to attend. Veritas, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson. Event page here.

Bad Rumor at Enchanted Forest. 8 PM. Bad Rumor will be playing at the Enchanted Forest April 14th from 8-12. Come on out for good food, good drinks, good music, and good people! 3705 Ann Arbor Road, Jackson.

Kevin Krieger Live at Ironbark. 7 PM. Blending an evening of saxophone, flute and vocal talents, the maestro returns to Ironbark with his mix of classics, fusion, funk and more! 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Mass Saga at Brass Rail. 8 PM. Come Check Out Your Favorite Band While They Rock Out With Their Great Cover Songs From Country To Rock With Some Of Their Originals. You Won’t Be Disappointed! It’s ALWAYS A Great Time With Mass Saga! 308 W. Prospect Street, Jackson.

Imagine the Moon. Showing Through April. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays at 12:00pm, Hurst Planetarium. When was the last time you looked at the Moon? Not Just noticed it, but really looked at it? To most of us the Moon seems like an afterthought, a thing we might notice in passing and then not give a second glance. But the Moon’s place in our lives is so much more than just its physical presence in the sky. It is a constant companion in our collective imagination. This is a show ESPECIALLY for children! You can catch Imagine the Moon at Noon, every day we’re open! Visit ellasharp.org for more information! Event page here.

Spring Night Sky Tour. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 4:00pm. Saturdays, & Sundays at 2:00pm & 4:00pm. Hurst Planetarium at Ella Sharp Museum. Join us as we transform the dome into the Spring sky! We’ll cover tips and tricks for navigating the night sky! Everything in this live presentation can be seen just looking up—no telescope required! For more information on this show, please visit Ellasharp.org!

Saturday, April 15

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Come out and support Hanover Horton Youth Cheerleading and Hanover-Horton Youth Football program: PANCAKE FUNDRAISER. Saturday April 15 8am – Noon. Hanover Horton Heritage Park, 105 Fairview St, Hanover. ALL Donations will help fund the Youth Programs!!

Husband Appreciation Day Giveaway. Saturday, April 15th is NATIONAL HUSBAND DAY, and we’d like to meet that special person in your life. If you bring your husband in with you this Saturday, we’ll give them 1/4 lb of fudge FREE on us. You can pick the flavor out for them (LOL). Suprise them that morning by telling them you want to spend time together by a quick trip to the Fudge Factory. While you’re there you can drop some hints for birthday and anniversary gifts. And since you’re out celebrating this National Day, you might as well get him to take you out to lunch. (Yes, you both have to come in. Being together is the point of this promotion). Jackson Candy & Fudge Factory, 1522 East Michigan Avenue, Jackson.

Pints & Pistons: Rare and Vintage Motorcycle Exhibition. Start thinking about riding season at the annual Pints & Pistons – a regional exhibit of rare and vintage motorcycles! Classic bikes from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s – Nortons, BSAs, Kawasakis and more. Located in the Grand River Brewery barrel room. Open to the public, family-friendly – no admission fee! Drop in at any time during the highlighted hours: Saturday, April 15th – 1:00pm – 11:00pm and Sunday, April 16th – 11:00am – 9:00pm. Grand River Brewery, 117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson.

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People for the Parks and Trails Volunteer Event. 10 AM. Jackson residents looking to make a difference in local parks have four upcoming opportunities this spring! People for the Parks and Trails (PPT), a growing resident volunteer group, has scheduled four volunteer projects for the spring 2023 season. Saturday, April 15 at 10 am: Mulching Norm Creger Park and W. George Wade Park. The first event of the season will have volunteers mulching playgrounds at two neighborhood parks on Jackson’s east side. Starting at 10 am, PPT will meet at Norm Creger Park, 700 S. Pleasant Ave. to spread mulch at the playground and pickup litter. Once that’s wrapped up, volunteers will go to nearby W. George Wade Park at 1100 Plymouth St. to mulch the playground and remove litter. More information about the volunteer opportunities is posted on PPT’s website, peoplefortheparks.org. Updates about the projects will also be available on the non-profit’s Facebook page. Volunteer projects for the rest of 2023 will be announced at the start of each season.

Flea Market and Crafts. 10 AM to 4 PM. Something for everyone, collectibles, crafts, leather goods, baked goods, household, comics, woodworking, plants, jewelry, and much more. Over 50 vendors, inside and out, free admission. There is something for everyone, so this is an event you don’t want to miss! 4000 Page Avenue, Jackson.

Celebrations Mystic Faire. 11 AM – 6 PM. Celebrations Wedding Chapel & Event Center, 101 Main St, Horton. Are you ready to experience Celebrations Mystic Faire? Come to Horton, Michigan and join us at the historic, charming chapel for our monthly metaphysical event. Here you will find a variety of artisans, craftspeople and healers, all hand-selected based on their magick, craftsmanship, healing power and reputation. From energy healers to those who create handcrafted metaphysical supplies, enjoy the opportunity to explore holistic and energetic healing, as well as find items that will help you in your spiritual journey and adorn your offbeat aesthetic. With no more than 15 vendors attending each month, you will have plenty of time to meet the vendors and learn about their creations. This is an intimate, one-of-a-kind metaphysical event.

Titanic Dinner Show. Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA) will host a Titanic Dinner Show on Saturday, April 15. This year’s event is on the move as it “ports” at AJ Smith with a brand-new menu from 3 Dudes & Dinner, while featuring the tales of Captain Smith and the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown onboard the Titanic. Guests will join Captain Smith and Margaret “Molly” Brown at the Captain’s party on the fateful evening of April 14, 1912, the night the Titanic struck an iceberg. Suitable for all ages, this drama is both educational and entertaining while dinner guests learn more about Captain E.J. Smith and the unsinkable Molly Brown along with the people, music, fashion, sinking, and aftermath of the Titanic. The drama runs approximately one and a half hours long and incorporates costumes, period music, photographs, and mementos to bring this story to life. This year’s Titanic Dinner Show is a fundraiser for Tecumseh Center for the Arts. Price to board is $75 per person and is limited to just 100 guests. The dinner show will take place Saturday, April 15, 2023, at AJ Smith Center located at 810 N Evans St, Tecumseh, Michigan. The doors open at 5 PM for pre-show activities with the dinner and show starting at 6 PM. Tickets can be purchased at Tecumseh Center for the Arts at 517-423-6617, at the box office located at 400 N. Maumee Street, or on-line at www.thetca.org.

Sunday, April 16

Three Times the Music – One Great Show. 3 PM. Get ready for three great groups in one great concert when the Jackson Community Concert Band, Drumline, and Jazzy Jets present their Spring Concert! Don’t miss this triple-play Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m. in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall, Potter Center. Community Concert Band will perform works like “Irish Trilogy,” “Cowboy Dances,” “’Mars’ from ‘The Planets’” and Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Jesters.” JC Drumline will wow the audience with “Anaconda” and “Latin Lover.” Jazzy Jets will perform “Caravan,” “New York, New York,” and Stevie Wonder’s “Master Blaster.” All three groups will combine for thrilling music from the online game “Megalovania.” This concert is free and open to all. Instrumental Music Professor Dan Bickel directs the Jackson College Community Concert Band and Jazzy Jets, and Detroit Lions’ Drumline Member and JC Instructor Jack Tallman directs the JC Drumline.

There’s Always Time for Tea at Nevermore. 12 PM and 3 PM. Here at Nevermore Decor Store, we decided that before our next big adventure, we would have tea first! Don’t be late for this very important date, and join us for our Second Annual Spring Tea Party at noon or 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Tea service featuring three of our favorite Spring inspired loose leaf teas, sweet and savory snacks and a good time will be provided. Tickets also include our Norden pattern Nevermore tea cup and saucer, artisan glass vase and flower. Tickets and info here.