Events of September 29, 30, and October 1, 2023

Friday, September 29

Sawyer Brown in Concert.  7 PM.  Jackson College Potter Center.  Sawyer Brown has released 23 albums with three gold albums, reaching over one-half million copies sold. More than 50 of their singles have entered Billboard’s Hot Country Songs charts, including three No. 1 singles including their signature song “Some Girls Do” and “Thank God for You.” Sawyer Brown received a Horizon Award from the Country Music Association, Vocal Group of the Year award in 1997 from the Academy of Country Music, six Vocal Band of The Year awards from TNN Music City News Country Awards, and three Country Music Awards. The band bounds onto the stage night after night, delivering its own unique brand of high-energy entertainment, and remains a perennial favorite.  Tickets start at $30 and are available here. 

Grand River Farmers Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  A community-driven market prioritizing fresh local produce and Michigan-only homemade & artisan goods.  Open Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-2pm throughout the summer into early fall. The Grand River Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Grand River Brewery at the intersection of Louis Glick Highway and Mechanic Street.  Rotating food trucks and music on select days. Today, John Louis Good performs. Vendors, artisans, and performers.  117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson.

California Dreaming – Wine Dinner.  6 PM to 9 PM.  California Dreaming – Wine Dinner.  Veritas, 151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson.  Chase your dreams with us as we take a journey through the vineyards of California with a four-course dinner curated by Chef Anthony Knight.  Your ticket includes a delicious four-course dinner, wine pairings, and gratuities.  Tickets and event page here.

3rd Annual Jackson Comedy Show.  6 PM.  Jackson Law Enforcement Torch Run Comedy Show.  Gene Davis & Sons Catering & Banquet Center, 3575 Francis St, Jackson.  This show features comedians Billy Ray Bauer and Brandi Alexander.  Dinner starts at 6 pm.  Show time starts at 7 pm. Dinner and Show cost is $40. Show only cost is $20.  Tickets and event page here.  For any questions, contact Haley Herbert at 810-304-1121.

Wine & Canvas:  Fall Harvest.  6:00 to 7:30 PM. Ages 21+.  Paint on canvas, come with some friends or meet new friends, and enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments. Your instructor will lead you through a beautiful season-inspired painting. No worries if you feel you’re not an artist, we will lead the way. For the expert painters, there’s always room to add your own creative flare! $35 Per Session.  (Light refreshments and art materials included).  Jackson School of the Arts.  Registration and event page here.

Late Night Friday at Sandhill Crane Vineyards.  6 PM.  Enjoy the LAST Late Night Friday of the season with live music by Rochelle Clark from 6-9 pm! Get the last of our sangria & slushies of September as well! Open ’til 10 pm.  4724 Walz Road, Jackson.

Downriver Dan at Ironbark.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Get ready to groove as DownRiver Dan makes his triumphant return to Ironbark!   Brace yourselves for an awesome night of blues and folk rock that’ll blow your mind! Dan’s got mad skills on the guitar and a voice that’ll give you goosebumps. He’s bringing the soul of the blues and the storytelling of folk rock together for one epic musical experience. 2610 Kibby Road.

Saturday, September 30 

ORS Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Superhero Fun Run.  The Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K, Kids Superhero Run sponsored by MK Jetting, hosted by Grand River Brewery will begin at 9:00 am with the Run/Walk events followed by the Kids Superhero Run at 10:00 am.  All kids are encouraged to wear costumes and will be chasing villains through their course. DJ Chere Pepper (cherepepper.com) will be on-site again this year to provide announcements and music throughout the event!  All 10K/5K participants will receive post-race farm to table breakfast at Grand River Brewery (our host for this event for the past 5 years).  Race details, map and registration here. Stick around post-race for The 5th Annual Grand River Brewery 5th 313 Polish Lager Beer Mile at 11:00 am. Registration link for the beer mile is: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Jackson/GRANDRIVERBREWERY313POLISHLAGERBEERMILE  Stay in town post-race…  ORS, and our headline sponsor MK Jetting will also be providing to all 10K/5K registrants wristbands good for UNLIMITED chili and salsa tastings (while supplies last) at the Chili Classic.   Packet Pick-Up will be Friday September 29th 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Grand River Brewery in the Barrel Room, who is also planning some awesome specials that night for our race participants!!!!!  Come pick up your race bib and goodies, stick around for live music and pre-race fueling specials offered by Grand River Brewery!!!  Start the Oktoberfest festivities early.

The 3rd Annual K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic is presented by County National Bank, Monster Motors, Tripp’s Collision, and Industrial Steel Treating. The event, which is free to the public, will include a chili contest, kid-friendly activities, live musical entertainment, shopping, and new this year, the Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K Kids Superhero Run.  Tasting wristbands will be available for purchase on-site for $5.00 each, which allow patrons unlimited tastings for chili and salsa starting at 2:00 p.m., and other activities may incur nominal fees. The Kids’ Kingdom, which is moving to Horace Blackman Park, is entirely free, thanks to the sponsorship of the Jackson Downtown Development Authority (DDA).  Live entertainment throughout the day on 2 big stages.  Performances by Kari Holmes, Big L & Code Blu, Kay Harper & Cezaar Wade, Sadie Bass, Kung Fu Diesel and Jacktown Hustlers in their final live performance!  Event page and schedule here.

Autumn at the Arbor:  A Spring Arbor University Homecoming.  All Day! Come experience Autumn at the Arbor. Homecoming at SAU is an event for our entire community to gather together and enjoy everything we love about fall and SAU. Whether you are an alum, parent, employee, student, friend or community member, this day is for you and we hope to see you here on campus.  Get the complete schedule here.

Historical Marker Dedication:  Spring Arbor University.  11 AM.  You are invited to join the historical dedication celebration for the Sesquicentennial, everyone is invited on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 11:00 AM, to dedicate the Historical Marker commemorating Spring Arbor University’s 150 years!  Spring Arbor University, 106 E. Main Street, Spring Arbor.

Grand River Farmers Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  A community-driven market prioritizing fresh local produce and Michigan-only homemade & artisan goods.  Open Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-2pm throughout the summer into early fall. The Grand River Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Grand River Brewery at the intersection of Louis Glick Highway and Mechanic Street.  Rotating food trucks and music on select days. Vendors, artisans, and performers.  117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson.

Tamrox Automotive Cruise In Car Show.  11 AM to 2 PM.  Tamrox Automotive is hosting a Car Show! We are partnering with Kelly Fuels, Encounter Church and Barker Weber for fun for the kids and some cool giveaways. There will be free food, giveaways, kids activities, and most importantly, hot rods and cool rides! Tamrox Automotive, 2850 Airport Rd, Jackson.

Parma Days Festival 2023.  Community fall festival held annually downtown Parma, Michigan. 8 AM to 10 AM Pancake Breakfast. Parma Day Parade is at 12 Noon.  1-3 pm – Car Show.  Vendors and Crafters on site.  Dont forget to register for our car show! Kids Zone, pie-eating contest, cornhole tournament, pony rides, live band featuring Good Question, line dancing and more!  Fun for the whole family.  Event page here.

JSO Music on Tap:  Jazz Night with The Pherotones.  8 PM.  Popular Ann Arbor based jazz band, The Pherotones, is coming to Weatherwax Hall! This group of talented musicians has a sound that’s both classic and modern, blending the best of popular music with the timeless elegance of jazz standards. Their ability to improvise and riff off each other is truly something to behold. So grab a drink, settle in, and join us as we kick off our 10th season of Music on Tap! Location:  WEATHERWAX HALL at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.  In Advance: $20, At the Door: $25.  Seating is first come, first served.Wheelchair accessible.  Cash Bar.

Cascades Humane Society Unleash Your Heart Gala.  6 – 10 PM.  Potter Center at Jackson College.  Join a lovely evening out celebrating Cascades Humane Society at the 11th annual Unleash Your Heart Gala! This event will feature live music, dinner, a cash bar, live and silent auctions, and so much more!  All proceeds benefit Cascades Humane Society.  Party attire is recommended. Sorry, pets need to stay at home for this event, but you can celebrate your pet by enrolling them in the Pet Tribute Honor Roll! Paper tickets will not be mailed.  Tickets and event page here.

 There’s No Place Like Home Event.  6:30 PM.  Please join us for a fun-filled “No Place Like Home” (Wizard of Oz) themed night of dinner, music, prizes, raffles, and more! 6:30-10:30 pm.  Get tickets at our website jacksonhabitat.org.  Gene Davis Banquet & Convention Center. 3575 Francis St, Jackson.  This “There’s No Place Like Home” themed Habitat for Humanity event will raise funds for Habitat’s mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Many households in Jackson cannot afford a decent home in a safe neighborhood. With your help, Habitat can provide opportunities for people to have stability in housing through homeownership.

Sunday, October 1

Car Show for Vets. 11 AM to 3 PM.  Marshalll Motors and the Arctic Breakaway Restaurant and Bar present a Car Show for Vets.    Cars, trucks, boats, cycles…all makes and models welcome, no registration fee.  Parking for trailers…lots of room for anything cool!  Breakaway will be serving breakfast, lunch, and some specials.  50% off for all veterans.  Featuring Ghostwriter DJ Services, trophies, dash plaques for the first 100 cars.  Chelsea Classic Cruisers, Kids Zone, Hot Rod Elves, Fire Truck Ken, Animals, and more!  Arctic Breakaway, 501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea.

A Lot of Art Art Sale.  12-5 PM.   The Ganson Lot at Art 634 will be taken over by local artists selling discounted supplies, art work, and musical items. Stop by and discover a new hobby or an original art piece for that blank wall. Need an affordable one of a kind gift? This is your place!  Art 634, 600 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson.  A Lot of Art is free to the public and is located at 600 N. Mechanic Street in Jackson, MI. If it is raining, the event will be moved indoors at 634 N. Mechanic Street.