Events of September 6, 7, and 8, 2024

Friday, September 6

Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. You’re invited to join us riverside for a healthy dose of good food, good music, and good community! We’ve got dozens of weekly rotating vendors offering Seasonal fruits & veggies, meats, cheeses, coffee, honey, pasta, artisan breads, baked goods, dairy, plants, flowers, bath and body, hand-crafted artisan wares, and more! Entertainment and food truck. We’ve also got prepared food and frozen make-n-take dinners. We’ll be open rain or shine – hope to see you there! Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson.

TOPIA: Art+Tech Festival. 5 PM to 10 PM. TOPIA envisions a future for our community that is energized by the fusion of art and cutting-edge technology to illuminate a path towards a positive and inspiring future. Topia brings a novel immersive experience to our community. Through multimedia performances, interactive art installations, technology demonstrations and workshops, we seek to challenge perceptions of what art is and can be. Uniting creativity, education, and innovation, fostering a space where imagination knows no bounds. Join us on September 6^th 5:00p.-10:00p. at the Michigan Theater to see performances from DJ Viswar, Digital Gnosis, and Western Michigan University and experience interactive art installations that will immerse you into the world of art & technology. Merchandise will be for sale. Food Trucks: Tiki Sams & Baby Burger. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Event page here.

Stomp Out Suicide. 6 PM to 9 PM. Grand Ballroom, Commonwealth Commerce Center. Every year in September, the nation recognizes National Suicide Prevention Month. Please join the Jackson County Suicide Prevention Coalition at Stomp Out Suicide, an event of education, awareness, and solidarity for suicide prevention. Our annual Stomp Out Suicide event will take place on Friday, September 6, 2024 from 6-9 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Commonwealth Commerce Center in Jackson, MI. This year’s event will feature activities to honor and remember those who struggle or who have been lost to suicide. We will share stories of hope, offer door prizes, and resources at our passport booths. There will be an outdoor luminary walk at dusk to honor lives lost to suicide. It is our goal to honor lives lost to suicide, celebrate survivors, and support their friends and families. We also aim to spread awareness on the impact suicide has had in our community. Standard registration will be $15 per ticket for pre-registration until the event. We encourage registering early as space is limited at this venue! Click HERE for more information.

Grass Lake Relay for Life. 4:30 PM to 11:30 PM. The Grass Lake Relay For Life Event is held during the football game to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society. All are welcome to walk and support the mission. Grass Lake High School.

Late Night Friday Live Music with Pinter Whitlock. 6 PM to 9 PM. Join us for a 80’s & 90’s night with live music by one of our favorites, Pinter Whitnick! Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson.

Marcus & Tiffany Shelton at Veritas. 6 PM to 9 PM. Marcus and Tiffany Shelton are classically trained singers who have been married for over 20 years. In his longtime opera career, Marcus was honored to sing on stages around the world, and with some of the biggest names in the business; and Tiffany has largely focused her music degree and velvety pipes on jazz and musical theatre. They will be performing their signature mix of genres and styles, including: classic rock, opera, 90s alternative, mellow 70s gold, country, big band favorites, and more! Requests always welcome. Veritas, 151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson.

An Intimate Evening with the Van Buren Boys. 7 PM to 10 PM. Come listen to the soothing sounds of the Van Buren Boys playing stripped down, deconstructed, totally raw versions of all your favorite 90s hits. In other words, we’re playing an acoustic set. The Dirty Bird, 140 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Saturday, September 7

Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. Tailgate Day! Just in time for regular season kickoff, we’re celebrating National Tailgating Day! Don’t be sidelined – Wear your favorite team colors or dress as your favorite mascot – and come vote for the best decorated vendor booth! We’ll even have cornhole set up on the lawn! And of course, get everything you need on your list from appetizers, burgers, brats/peppers/onions, chicken, breads, greens, cheeses, to snacks and sweets to make a memorable weekend – Some of our food vendors may have a special tailgating recipe for you that can be made with their product!

You’re invited to join us riverside for a healthy dose of good food, good music, and good community! We’ve got dozens of weekly rotating vendors offering Seasonal fruits & veggies, meats, cheeses, coffee, honey, pasta, artisan breads, baked goods, dairy, plants, flowers, bath and body, hand-crafted artisan wares, and more! Entertainment and food truck. We’ve also got prepared food and frozen make-n-take dinners. We’ll be open rain or shine – hope to see you there! Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson.

Superhero and Princess 5K for Child Abuse Prevention. 9:30 AM. Presented by the Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CPCAN). Cascades Park, South Pavilion. Dress up as your favorite super hero or princess and join us for a family friendly 5K walk/run! We will have food, door prizes, and more! You can pre-register via Paypal or Venmo, or with cash the day of the event. All money raised will assist us in continuing our efforts to educate and strengthen the community to prevent child abuse and neglect. We hope to see you there! Event page here.

Astronomical Observatory Viewing Night. Jackson College’s Astronomical Observatory will be open this Saturday and Sunday, 9-11 p.m. (weather permitting). Look at the stars through this new, high-powered telescope. In case there is a short wait to get inside, you may want to bring a lawn chair for your comfort. For up-to-date information about programming cancellations, please call 517.990.1400. Jackson College Central Campus.

VIneyard Jams. Saturday Music at Cherry Creek Cellars. $5 Cover Charge, Outdoor Seating, Lawn Chairs Welcome, Featured Food Truck, Full Beverage Menu, Limited Cafe’ Menu. *No Flights during live music*. Tonight: Harper & Wade (7-10 pm). Featured Food Truck: Tiki Sam’s Pizza. Cherry Creek Cellars, 11500 Silver Lake Hwy, Brooklyn.

Paint Jackson Plein Air Event – Call for Artists. Join us for an inspiring weekend at the Ella Sharp Museum’s first annual Paint Jackson Plein Air Event! Artists from near and far are invited to set up their easels and capture the beauty of Jackson County’s landscapes, architecture, and community. This event offers the public a unique opportunity to witness the artistic process firsthand. As you stroll through the city, discover new spots and watch as our talented artists bring the essence of Jackson to life on canvas. Event Dates: Friday, September 27th & Saturday, September 28th, 2024 Location: Various iconic spots across Jackson County, hosted by Ella Sharp Museum Registration: Applications Due September 7, 2024. Event page here. EVENT DETAILS

5-Second Rule at Mancino’s. Come on down to Mancino’s from 6:00 till 9:00 P.M. Music to be performed by 5-Second Rule. It will be a rocking good time. Mancino’s, 3017 Wildwood Avenue, Jackson.

Sunday, September 8

Henry Ford Race to Health. 8 AM. Ready to show off your couch potato prowess and prove you’re the most motivated couch potato around? Mark your calendars and join Henry Ford Jackson Hospital for the Race to Health taking place September 8, 2024 alongside the Cascades at Sparks Foundation County Park NEW race option! 5K Cross Country Run Here’s the run down! Cross Country 5K Run at 8:00 am Classic 5K Run at 9:00 am Classic 5K Walk at 9:10 am Kids Fun Run (ages 3 – 12) at 10:00 am (Kids get a FREE “Run Wild” tie dye T-shirt!). Learn more and register by visiting here.

Blue Mass. 10 AM. Honoring all law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders for their service in our community. Free brunch provided to all first responders and their families following the mass. St. Mary Sttar of the Sea Church, 120 E. Wesley Street, Downtown Jackson. Hosted by the Jackson Area Knights of Columbus.

Napoleon Township Fire Department 100th Anniversary. 12 PM to 3 PM. The Napoleon Township Fire Department will be celebrating their 100th year anniversary with an Open House. The community is invited to celebrate! The event features trucks and gear from the beginning to today. Plus a bounce house, food, and games. There will also be an extrication demonstration with the jaws of life.

Swingin’ at the Shell Season Finale! Grab a chair & enjoy! It’s the 20th Season! Swingin’ at the Shell is an annual series of FREE music concerts, held each Sunday during the summer at 6 p.m. in beautiful Albion, Michigan. Come out and enjoy a wide variety of sounds including Jazz, Soul, Rock, Brass, Big Band, Celtic, Piano, Funk, Blues, and more. The Victory Park Band Shell has plenty of room for you and your friends to have a great time! Sunday, Sept. 8 SOLITARY MAN. 6:00pm (Neil Diamond Tribute Band) (Classic Rock) swinginattheshell.com`