Events of February 28, March 1, 2, 2025

Friday, February 28

Jackson Antique & Collectible Show.  10 AM to 5 PM.  American 1 Event Center, Keeley Park.  Admission $3 per person, kids 12 and under free.

Persona – Visions Unbound Film Series at the Michigan Theatre.  Doors open at 6:30 PM, film starts at 7:00 PM.  Admission: $5 per ticket (available at the door)  Persona is Bergman’s meditation on identity, the nature of art, loneliness and the inability of man to ever truly communicate with another. The film begins and ends with the arc lamp of a projector, and in the middle of a particularly harrowing scene, the film “breaks”––a frame burns and the off-screen projectionist tries to put the film back into focus. Lest we forget that we are watching a film, Bergman reminds us in this startling way that what we are seeing is the creation of the filmmaker. He deconstructs the artifice and slams home to us that we are being manipulated…just as Elisabet is manipulating Alma…or is she? Don’t miss this captivating evening of surrealist cinema at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson. Get your tickets at the door!

Grand River Winter Farmer’s Market.  A year-round community-driven market prioritizing fresh local products and Michigan made goods. Fridays 10 am – 3 pm. ood Assistance Programs:  We accept most food assistance programs, including WIC, Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB), Project Fresh, and Senior Project Fresh.  You can double your $ when using a Bridge card with the DUFB program ($10 becomes $20).   Found Church, 141 E Michigan Ave., Downtown Jackson.

Brian and Steve Tucker Live at Ironbark. 7 PM to 10 PM.  Enjoy an evening of soulful acoustic rock, deep tracks, and alternative pop with Steve Tucker and Brian Tucker!  Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Saturday, March 1

Jackson Antique & Collectible Show.  10 AM to 5 PM.  American 1 Event Center, Keeley Park.  Admission $3 per person, kids 12 and under free.

Ella’s Birthday Tea Party.  11am-1pm. It’s Ella Sharp’s 168th birthday! Technically her birthday is February 14th, but it’s never too late to raise a toast. We’re celebrating with a lovely afternoon tea, grazing table, and light music.  Take a step back in time to the Victorian era and see the property and park through the eyes of Ella herself, as it once was, the Hillside Farm. Take a tour of her house and the Dibble Schoolhouse during the event. Admission: $25 ($20 for members). Tickets:  ellasharpmuseum.org

Grand Raisin Conservation Community Spring Kick-off.  1 PM.  Join us s to celebrate spring with the Grand Raisin Conservation Community at Hidden Lake Gardens! Connect with fellow stewards and outdoor enthusiasts, learn about the community’s mission, and explore our beautiful grounds, including the Reach for the Sky Canopy Walk. Enjoy light refreshments while engaging in discussions and activities. Featured Panel: Dr. Alison Bressler from the University of Michigan Water Center will lead a discussion on engaging community partners in conservation, with panelists from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, River Raisin Watershed Council, and Michigan Conservation Districts. Free entry is included for registered attendees. Sign up here: https://stewardshipnetwork.org/events/. Don’t miss this inspiring event!

Sunday, March 2

Diamond Rio at Jackson College.  Grammy Award-winning country music group Diamond Rio comes to the Potter Center stage on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m., bringing their signature harmonies and instrumental excellence. With a legacy spanning over three decades, Diamond Rio has established themselves as one of country music’s most influential groups. Their groundbreaking career began with making history as the first country group to reach No. 1 with a debut single, “Meet in the Middle.” Since then, they have amassed an impressive collection of hits including “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable” and more. The 2001 hit ballad “One More Day” became a key song of healing after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.  Tickets for Diamond Rio start at just $30 and are available now. Visit jccmi.edu/pottercenter, or call 517.796.8600 to reach the Potter Center Ticket Office.