Events of March 1, 2, and 3, 2019

March 1

March Economic Luncheon. Join the Jackson Chamber, the Past ATHENA Award Recipients and the Jackson Business & Professional Women as we honor the 2019 Jackson ATHENA recipient and a local women with the Jackson BPW Nike Award. Keynote speaker: Patti Poppe. Location: Jackson College Bert Walker Hall Community Room 2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson. The Economic Luncheons put on by the Chamber’s Economic Event Committee, gives busy professionals the chance to keep up to speed with important issues facing Jackson businesses. Enjoy an informative speech and a delicious meal. $25 for Chamber members if paid in advance; $30 at the door. $45 for Future Chamber members if paid in advance; $50 at the door.

Jackson Flea Market and Antique Show. Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Jackson County Fairgrounds, inside and outside the American 1 Event Center. Free Parking, Food Concession ON Site. 1000’s of items, 90 booths. Admission $3.OO per person, kids under 10 free.

Tompkins Center Historical Society March Dinner. The Tompkins Center Historical Society’s March dinner will be held on Friday, March 1st, 2019 at Tompkins Center’s Township Town Hall at 9999 Tompkins Rd. ½ mile north of Tompkins Center off of M-50. Between Jackson and Eaton Rapids. On the menu for March will be Chicken and Biscuits, Salad Bar and delicious desserts. Serving time is from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Tompkins Center Township’s Town Hall. Take out orders call (517-569-2463) night of the dinner. Dinner gift certificates available also. Donation: Adults $9.00 Children Under 12 $5.00. Go to www.tompkinshistorical.org for more info on upcoming events.

Batten Bash. Beat the winter blues and join us for a fun evening to Support Bind Up Batten for more information check out https://beyondbatten.org/events/batten-bash/. $40 per person, includes heavy appetizers, dessert bar, dancing, silent auction, raffle, cash bar. Cocktail attire. 7 PM to 11 PM, Cascades Manor.

Paul McCormack’s Amazing Animals at the Crouch Senior Center presented by Jackson District Library on the Road. Friday, March 1, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Crouch Senior Center, 1715 Lansing Avenue, 517-788-4364. Come early and join us for lunch served at 12:00 noon. On the menu: Veggie Lasagna, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Strawberries & Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk, Cookie. Suggested donation $2.50 for guests 60+. Cost of $3.50 for guests under 60. Jackson County Department on Aging.

Friday Night Live Music at Jackson Coffee Company. 7 PM to 10 PM, Downtown Jackson.

March 2

Pet Portrait Workshop. Ages 5-13, Jackson School of the Arts, 634 N. Mechanic Street. 1:30-3:30 PM. Finished pieces will be displayed at the ART DOG Event on March 10th! $25 Includes all supplies and light refreshments. Bring an 8×10 black and white photo copy of your favorite pet. We will show you how to transform it into a fun pop art pet portrait that will make you smile!

Wild Game Dinner. Sycamore Baptist Church presents a Wild Game Dinner, Marksman Challenge, lots of door prizes, Mallard Duck Call Contest and special guest speaker Senator Mike Shirkey. 6 PM, 142 Sycamore Street, Jackson. Details here.

16th Annual Harold Haugh Light Opera Vocal Competition. See tomorrow’s stars today. 7:30 PM, Weatherwax Hall, Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Amazing performers from across the country compete for more than $7,800 in cash prizes. Free admission and reception following the show.

St. Joseph Annual Packzki Dance. Dinner and dancing featuring the HyNotes, Polish dinner and complimentary drinks. Plus free Packzki. St. Joseph Social Center, 6 PM, 717 Waterloo Street, Jackson.

Gasparilla Mardi Gras. Gasparilla Mardi Gras party. Bring your krewe and pillage and plunder the treasure trove buffet. 4 PM to 10 PM, Bella Notte Ristorante, Downtown Jackson.

Jim Brickman and Melissa Manchester in Concert. Jim Brickman’s career has spanned over 20 years, and he is the best-selling solo pianist to date. He has transformed the popularity of solo piano playing his original, pop-style instrumentals. Joining him in concert is pop music star Melissa Manchester. Best known for her hits “Midnight Blue,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” and “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” Grammy winner Manchester also received two Academy Award nominations for her theme songs to the films “Ice Castles” and “The Promise.” Music lovers will enjoy this evening with two of the biggest names in adult contemporary music. Tickets: $45 | $40 | $30. Potter Center Music Hall, Jackson College Central Campus.

March 3

The Music of Harry Potter. 2 PM, Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. The Music of Harry Potter. Let the JSO and the Jackson School of the Arts transport you into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Don’t forget to wear your Hogwarts gear representing your favorite house or character. Tickets available here.