Events of August 20, 21, and 22, 2021

August 20

Keeping Live Music Alive in Jackson.  The Michigan Theatre presents a free weekend of great music and entertainment.  Starring Bob Schultz, Ralph Dudley, Greg and Junior Dixon.  Free food!  Friday at 7 PM.  Saturday at 12 PM.  This fun and free 2-day entertainment extravaganza is sponsored by Camelseptine.

Center Stage Jackson presents Steel Magnolias. Final Weekend! The story of six Southern Louisiana women’s small town lives and the trials and tribulations that come with it  August   20, 21, 22, 2021.  Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 3:00pm.  Seating begins 30 minutes before curtain.  Western Performing Arts Center, Western High School.  Click here to  Purchase Tickets

Grand River Farmers Market.  The Grand River Farmers Market at the corner of Louis Glick and Pearl Streets in Jackson is open Fridays and Saturdays, 9-2.  Lots of great new vendors, and our favorite regulars too!   A great selection of local seasonal produce is available. Buy local at the Grand River Farmers Market and receive the freshest produce in the area. Now accepting credit cards and bridge cards.  http://grandriverfarmersmarket.com/(517) 788-4355.  Follow their Facebook page.

Red Cross Blood Drives.  Wildfires, record-breaking heat and a busy hurricane season can impact the nation’s blood supply. On top of the toll extreme weather events take on the lives of millions, disasters can cause blood drive closures or prevent donors from being able to give safely. Eligible donors can help overcome the critical need for blood and ensure blood is readily available by making an appointment to give by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.  As a thank-you, those who come to donate throughout the month of August will get a free 4-month special offer to Apple Music by email (new subscribers only). Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/FeelTheBeat.

10 AM to 3:45 PM  St. John’s Church, 801 S. Mechanic Street, Jackson

Firekeepers Casino 400 Weekend at Michigan International Speedway.  Friday kicks off race weekend with the Henry Ford Health System 200 ARCA Menards Series race! This is a great day to try out the speedway with kids, as guests 12 and under are free!  www.mispeedway.com

Palooza at the Falls.  6:30 PM.  Shout!  Michigan’s most fantastic Beatles Tribute Band.  Food Trucks and Beer Tent.  Cascades Falls.

Onsted Festival. All weekend long in Downtown Onsted!  Fun, food, entertainment, games, and more for the whole family.  Friday kicks off with a Classic Car Show.  Inflatables, food and craft vendors.  Music by Midwest Homegrown Band.  5 PM to 11 PM.

August 21

Center Stage Jackson presents Steel Magnolias. Final Weekend! The story of six Southern Louisiana women’s small town lives and the trials and tribulations that come with it  August   20, 21, 22, 2021.  Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 3:00pm.  Seating begins 30 minutes before curtain.  Western Performing Arts Center, Western High School.  Click here to  Purchase Tickets

Keeping Live Music Alive in Jackson.  The Michigan Theatre presents a free weekend of great music and entertainment.  Starring Bob Schultz, Ralph Dudley, Greg and Junior Dixon.  Free food!  Friday at 7 PM.  Saturday at 12 PM.  This fun and free 2-day entertainment extravaganza is sponsored by Camelseptine.

Grand River Farmers Market.  The Grand River Farmers Market at the corner of Louis Glick and Pearl Streets in Jackson is open Fridays and Saturdays, 9-2.  Lots of great new vendors, and our favorite regulars too!   A great selection of local seasonal produce available. Buy local at the Grand River Farmers Market and receive the freshest produce in the area. Now accepting credit cards and bridge cards.  http://grandriverfarmersmarket.com/(517) 788-4355.  Follow their Facebook page.

North American International Comics Expo.  The Inaugural North American International Comic Expo will take place on August 21-22, 2021 at the America 1 Convention Center in Jackson.   We will have comic and collectible vendors as well as an artist alley in this 30,000 sq ft facility. Saturday August 21 10 AM – 6PM and Sunday August 22 11 AM – 5 PM  See their Facebook event page HERE.

Victims of Violent Crime Memorial Re-Dedication Ceremony.  A brief re-dedication of the Victims of Violent Crime Memorial will be held, rain or shine, at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 21, in Cascades Park (on Randolph Street, west of the intersection of W. High Street and Randolph Street.)  Parking is on Randolph Street.  All are welcome to attend this event.

Community Food Pantry.  Compassionate Ministries of Jackson County presents a Community Food Pantry at Sandstone Congregational Church, 250 S. Sandstone Road.  10 AM to 12 PM.  Foods being distributed include produce, bread/baked goods, meat, and non-perishables (while supplies last).

Cascades Rotary Community Bandshell Summer Concert Series.  7 PM.  Free to the public.  Tonight, Ray Champion with Jazz, Latin, Country and Blues from the ‘50s to the ’80’s.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Cascades Falls Park.

Firekeepers Casino 400 Weekend at Michigan International Speedway.  The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to MIS for the New Holland 250! See the future stars of NASCAR compete against NASCAR Cup Series veterans in the race. Guests 12 and under are free!  www.mispeedway.com

Onsted Festival.  All weekend long in Downtown Onsted!  Saturday, Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.  Food and craft vendors, pet parade, jugglers, Onsted Cheerleaders, Music by Kevin Nichols, Red, White & Bluegrass Band, The Leadfoot Band.  Cornhole tournament, shows for the kids, pony rides and much more.  All day 7:30 AM to 11 PM.

August 22

Center Stage Jackson presents Steel Magnolias. Final Show! The story of six Southern Louisiana women’s small town lives and the trials and tribulations that come with it  Today at 3:00pm.  Seating begins 30 minutes before curtain.  Western Performing Arts Center, Western High School.  Click here to  Purchase Tickets

North American International Comics Expo.  The Inaugural North American International Comic Expo will take place on August 21-22, 2021 at the America 1 Convention Center in Jackson.   We will have comic and collectible vendors as well as an artist alley in this 30,000 sq ft facility. Saturday August 21 10 AM – 6PM and Sunday August 22 11 AM – 5 PM  See their Facebook event page HERE.

12th Annual Jackson Back to School Bash.  12 Noon to 6 PM.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1107 Adrian Street.  Food, entertainment, giveaways.  Backpacks and school supplies for kids of all ages.  3 on 3 Basketball Tournament all day.

Firekeepers Casino 400 Weekend at Michigan International Speedway.  The NASCAR Cup series returns to MIS August 22! The FireKeepers Casino 400 is the second to last regular season race! Come see if your favorite driver get’s locked in to the NASCAR Playoffs!  www.mispeedway.com

Onsted Festival.  All weekend long in Downtown Onsted!  Fun, food, entertainment, games, and more for the whole family.  9:30 am Church Service presented by Springville United Methodist.  Farmers Market, food and craft vendors from 10 AM to 2 PM.