Events of June 16, 17, and 18, 2023

Friday, June 16

Grand River Farmers Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  The new season is underway at the Grand River Farmers Market, corner of Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson.  Farmers, vendors, artists, food trucks, demonstrations and more all season!  SNAP, WIC, DUFB, and Project Senior Fresh.

Juneteenth Community Celebration & Resource Fair.  Today’s featured event:  “Sign of the Times” directed by Lisa Williams.  7 PM.  “Sign of the Times” is the name of the play written by local playwright, Lisa Williams. We are picking up where we left off a year ago, as we present BNE news and a family tackling the issues of today with a 70’s vibe.   This powerful drama explores the Black Experience in the 21st Century.  The performance features the music of BIG L (Larry Sumner) and a seventies vibe that is sure to move you.  Michigan Theatre of Jackson, 124 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson.  6:00 pm – Doors Open, show at 7 PM.  Free!

Vineyard Jams:  Friday and Saturday Music.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Join us this Summer for the return of our Friday & Saturday night music series: Vineyard Jams.  Every Friday and Saturday evening (Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend) from 7-10 PM on the Cherry Creek stage, enjoy some of the best bands in the area. From rock ‘n roll, to blues, and country and pop, there is something for everyone. Beer, Wine, Wine Slushies, & Cider.  Rotating Food Trucks.  Limited Cafe’ Menu.  Open to all ages. This Week’s music and Food Truck:  Fri., June 16, JACK PINE SAVAGES; Food Truck Rollin’ Hoagies.  Sat., June 17, GRANT REIFF & THE RIFLEMEN; Food Truck Smokin’ D’s Deli.  Cherry Creek Cellars, 11500 Silver Lake Highway, Brooklyn.

Mike Crupi and Kevin Nichols at Mancino’s.  An evening of live music featuring Mike Slim Crupi and Kevin Nichols live at Mancino’s from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.  Enjoy great food, drinks and the music of Mike Crupi and Kev Nichols!  Mancino’s, 3017 Wildwood Avenue, Jackson.

Lakeview with Special Guest Jason Cross.  6 – 11 PM.  The Chase Sports Bar, 105 E Michigan Ave, Jackson.  Country’s Newest Crop Concert Series #2 featuring LAKEVIEW wsg JASON CROSS  We’ve got your rock with country fix! Straight from a Country song – two guys meet and start a band, realize the same girl broke their heart, and then make a spur-of-the-moment decision to hop in a car fueled on neon dreams en route to Nashville – but no, this is the real-life story of LAKEVIEW.  JASON CROSS is a country rock artist who embodies the perfect blend of edgy style and country swagger. With a haircut that resembles a Rockstar and a stage presence to match, Jason has created a distinctive and undeniable brand for himself.  Time: 6:00pm (GA doors) // 5:30pm (VIP doors).  Location: Chase Sports Bar Parking Lot.  Tickets: $20 – VIP, $10 – GA  *All ages show  *Limited capacity event.  Tickets and Event Page Here.

Gear Up:  The Science of Bikes.  New exhibit now open at Ella Sharp Museum.  From schoolyards and mountain trails to bustling city streets, we encounter bicycles nearly every day. Since its inception in the late 19th century, the bicycle has affected how people live, work, and play. Its popularity has only grown over time, and it is as relevant today as it was 100 ago.  Visitors of GEAR UP will learn how bikes work, the science and technology behind the machine as well as the history and evolution of the bike and how bikes have impacted our culture.  Like the bicycle itself, this exhibition has been designed to appeal to people of all ages with diverse interests, from STEM to design to history to art.

AWARE Kids Summer Clothing Drive.  Help us support the children at the Aware Shelter! Every donation of new kids clothing, shoes, and/or underwear gets one entry to win 4 tickets to see Nathaniel Rateliff on August 4, 2023. This directly impacts children here in Jackson, MI please help us BE the difference!Donations can be dropped off at Nevermore Decor Store, 143 East Michigan Ave, Downtown Jackson. Regular business hours.   New Clothes Only!  Drive runs through the month of June.

Saturday, June 17

Jackson Rose Run.  7:30 AM  The ORS Running Series presents The Jackson Rose Run.  Jackson College (Jets Hangar) Central Campus.  RACE WEBSITE HERE.  Celebrating Our 52nd Anniversary.  Presented by Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Physical Therapy, Experience Jackson, JTV, and M&K Jetting. 10 Mile run @7:30am,  10K @ 8:00am, 5K Run @ 8:01am, 5K Walk @ 8:02am.  Proceeds benefit Jackson College Women’s Soccer Team.

4th Annual Al Glick Youth Football Camp.  The 4th Annual Al Glick Youth Football Camp is Saturday, June 17th at Dungy Field at Withington Stadium at Jackson High School.  Open to Jackson County Kids entering 4th through 9th grade this Fall, this one-day camp will run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, with check-in at 9.    Kids get breakfast and lunch, non-contact instruction by current high school coaches, former Collegiate & Professional players, and a drawstring gift bag with a camp t-shirt.  Register your kids today by visiting the Camp Facebook page, or in person at the Jackson Recreation Department, 161 W. Michigan Avenue in City Hall, downtown Jackson.

Jackson Juneteenth Community Celebration and Resource Fair.  2 PM to 8 PM.  Horace Blackman Park, Downtown Jackson. Opening Ceremonies and Program at 3 PM on TRUE Community Credit Union City Square.  More than 120 booths, vendors, food trucks, Job Fair, Alro Steel Kids Zone.  Entertainment (2 PM to 8 PM) DJ Scott White, Haylee Hampton (3 PM),  R&B/Funk Band “The Corozo Effect” (4 PM to 4:45 PM), Gospel and Jazz performers “Shantelle & Terrance Hawkins” (5 PM to 5:45 PM), 6:15 PM Winner of Jackson Juneteenth, and Smooth Jazz Gospel Artist Tim Bowman (7 PM to 8 PM).  

Grand River Farmers Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  The new season is underway at the Grand River Farmers Market, corner of Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson.  Farmers, vendors, artists, food trucks, demonstrations and more all season!  SNAP, WIC, DUFB, and Project Senior Fresh.

Grand River Brewery 10 Year Anniversary Party.  11 AM – 11 PM.  Come celebrate with Grand River Brewery at our 10 Year Anniversary Party!  Grand River Brewery, 117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson.  Mark your calendars and come out to Grand River Brewery Jackson to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! We will be celebrating with a pig roast, live music, lots of beer and games.

JDRF One Walk.  8:30am.  Ella Sharp Park.  25th anniversary year!  The event takes place on Saturday, June 17^th from 8:30 – 11:30 am at Ella Sharp Park.  Celebrating 25 years of fundraising for type 1 diabetes research.  To join this family-friendly event, please register by visiting walk. Jdrf.org.  Juveniile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).  Improving lives; curing Type 1 Diabetes.

Nutritional Workshop Series.  12 PM.  Summer is the perfect time to take a new, positive approach to wellness, starting with nutrition. Join Holistic Nutritionist Savannah Curtis, Found of Grateful Fox Nutrition for series of workshops at the Jackson District Library Spring Arbor Branch on how to incorporate nutrition into your wellness goals.   Today:  Women’s Wellness.  Spring Arbor Branch, Jackson District Library.

Race for Down Syndrome Featuring The National Compact Touring Series.  1 PM to 11 PM.  Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway.  Mini Wedges kick off the program @1PM.  National Compact Series, Latemodel Sportsman, Modifieds, Street Stocks, Port Stocks.  Event Page Here.  

Cascades Rotary Bandshell Concert Series.  The Cascades Rotary Bandshell presents Steve Berkemier.   Show starts at 7pm.  Free concert, sponsored by Alro Steel.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair!Grand Light Show at 10pm.

Sunday, June 18

Jackson College Summer Concert Series:  Trombonefest.  7 PM.  Free! Celebrate Father’s Day on June 18 with the 39th Annual Trombonefest at 7 p.m. at Potter Center. Don’t miss this unique musical event when trombonists come together for a night of great music! This is part of Jackson College’s Summer Music Series, taking place on the back patio of the Potter Center.  Concertgoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs for the outdoor performances, while some chairs will be available. All concerts are free and are guaranteed – they will move indoors in case of inclement weather.