Events of February 23, 24, and 25, 2024

Friday, February 23

Home & Garden Show.  Home Builders Association of Jackson & Consumers Energy presents the Home & Garden Show 2024!  Come explore 97 booths showcasing the latest innovations in remodeling, home improvement & building trends to update and upgrade, the interior and exterior of your home. We have something for everyone  with exhibitors to help you with your building, remodeling and various home improvement projects. Browse kitchen & bath displays, windows and door displays, home heating solutions, flooring, home services, new builds, and more.  Check out the landscape & garden displays with ideas for all of your spring and summer landscaping projects. Meet with contractors and suppliers who will show latest trends in home construction & remodeling.  HBAJ invites you to join us at the American 1 Event Center as we transform this massive 30,000 square foot space into the best Home & Garden Show to date! Friday is Ladies Night with a Wine & Chocolate Tasting for the ladies! American 1 Events Center at Keeley Park.  February 23-25, 2024.  Friday 3-8 pm, Saturday 10 – 6 pm, Sunday  10 – 3pm.  More info www.JacksonHomeShow.com or call 517-783-4800.  Cost is $5 at the door.

Winter Market. The First Ever “Second Season” Winter Market!With over 20 of our original vendors.  Fridays 10:00AM – 3:00PM.  November Through April at Found Church, 141 E. Michigan Avenue, Jackson – Next to RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream.

A Night in New Orleans Beer Dinner Event.  6 PM to 8 PM.  A Night in New Orleans – Inspired by the famous Antoines Restaurant!  An amazing Five Course Beer Pairing Dinner.  February 23 2024.  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.  Grand River Brewery,  117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson.  From Oysters Rockefeller to Baked Alaska, enjoy this five course beer pairing dinner at GRB!  Full menu, pairings, details and tickets here.

Polish Falcons Fish Fry.  Cost: $15/per person.  Ages 6-10: $10.  Ages 5 & under: Free.  Includes: 3-pieces of fish (baked/fried), mac & cheese, baked potato, pasta salad, coleslaw and dessert.  DINE-IN DOWNSTAIRS ONLY….OR TAKEOUT.  Jackson, MI Polish Falcons Nest 336, 1423 Joy Ave, Jackson.

Saturday, February 24

Home & Garden Show.  Home Builders Association of Jackson & Consumers Energy presents the Home & Garden Show 2024!  Come explore 97 booths showcasing the latest innovations in remodeling, home improvement & building trends to update and upgrade, the interior and exterior of your home. We have something for everyone  with exhibitors to help you with your building, remodeling and various home improvement projects. Browse kitchen & bath displays, windows and door displays, home heating solutions, flooring, home services, new builds, and more.  Check out the landscape & garden displays with ideas for all of your spring and summer landscaping projects. Meet with contractors and suppliers who will show latest trends in home construction & remodeling.  HBAJ invites you to join us at the American 1 Event Center as we transform this massive 30,000 square foot space into the best Home & Garden Show to date! American 1 Events Center at Keeley Park.  February 23-25, 2024.  Saturday 10 – 6 pm, Sunday  10 – 3pm.  More info www.JacksonHomeShow.com or call 517-783-4800.  Cost is $5 at the door.

Jackson DDA’s Blizzard Bazaar.  12 PM to 4 PM.  A final farewell to winter! Join us in multiple locations in downtown Jackson to have a little winter fun. Ice sculpting and treats in Bucky Harris Park. Target practice along the river walk at Consumers Energy Plaza Park and a nailed it ice sculpting competition in the East Side Corridor. Saturday, February 24, 2024, Noon-4 PM.  Event page here.

Cabaret:  Musicals of the People.  7:30 PM.  Come join the Jackson Michigan Chorale as they sing selections from popular musicals including Fiddler on the Roof, Annie, Ragtime and West Side Story. Also featuring the Children’s Chorale. Box seating for the Cabaret includes standing hors d’oeuvres and wine. Seating is limited so get your tickets today! Balcony seating is available to those who just wish to enjoy the concert.  Weatherwax Hall, Downtown Jackson.  Tickets and event page here.

Auditions for The Bold, Brave, and Beautiful Cabaret.  Center Stage Jackson presents The Bold, Brave, and Beautiful Cabaret auditions Saturday, Feb 24 12pm-2pm.  First Presbyterian Church, 743 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson,  Auditions are open to all over the age of 21.  Details and event page here

Means of Entry, One with the Riverbed, Pliant, & Cassette Tape Fiasco.  18+ show, $10.  7:00pm.  The Music Box, 300 W North St, Jackson.  Featuring: Means of Entry, One with the Riverbed, PLIANT, and Cassette Tape Fiasco.

Sunday, February 25

Cascades Manor Presents “Experience the Charm” – An Open House Event.  1 PM to 4 PM. The Cascades Manor is hosting an open house event, “Experience the Charm.” The open house invites future clients to explore the venue’s elegant offerings for the 2024 season.  Cascades Manor, set in the picturesque Cascades Park in Jackson, MI, offers a glimpse into its storied history of elegance and charm. This event is an opportunity to experience the timeless allure that has been the essence of Cascades Manor for nearly a century.  Guests will tour various event spaces, including the Myers Room, known for its stunning panoramic views, set as a wedding reception area for up to 250 guests. The Sparks Room, arranged as an intimate wedding chapel, can accommodate 60 guests, while the East Wing, perfect for showers and smaller gatherings, holds up to 30 guests. Attendees will enjoy a selection of Hors D’oeuvres and sparkling wine, highlighting our culinary team’s expertise. Our experienced event management team will also be on hand to offer personalized consultations and answer any questions. Enhancing the experience, DJ Matt Wade from Weddings with Wade will provide a musical backdrop, demonstrating the vibrant atmosphere that Cascades Manor offers for any event. We invite those planning weddings, showers, receptions, and other special events to join us for this exclusive showcase. Discover the unique blend of historical elegance and contemporary sophistication that is the hallmark of Cascades Manor.

Home & Garden Show.  Final day! Home Builders Association of Jackson & Consumers Energy presents the Home & Garden Show 2024!  Come explore 97 booths showcasing the latest innovations in remodeling, home improvement & building trends to update and upgrade, the interior and exterior of your home. We have something for everyone  with exhibitors to help you with your building, remodeling and various home improvement projects. Browse kitchen & bath displays, windows and door displays, home heating solutions, flooring, home services, new builds, and more.  Check out the landscape & garden displays with ideas for all of your spring and summer landscaping projects. Meet with contractors and suppliers who will show latest trends in home construction & remodeling.  HBAJ invites you to join us at the American 1 Event Center as we transform this massive 30,000 square foot space into the best Home & Garden Show to date! American 1 Events Center at Keeley Park.  February 23-25, 2024.  Sunday  10 – 3pm.  More info www.JacksonHomeShow.com or call 517-783-4800.  Cost is $5 at the door.

Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos.  6 PM.  Let the 20th year of Swingin’ at the Shell commence! Our Winter Concert kicks-off with the electrifying performance by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos! February 25, 6:00 PM.  Free Admission!  Bohm Theatre, 201 S. Superior Street, Albion.