Events of Thursday, December 28, 2023

3rd Annual High School Basketball Shot Clock Classic.   Want to experience the shot clock at the High School level?  Spring Arbor University is hosting the 3rd Annual High School Shot Clock Classic.  Come out to the McDonald Athletic Center on December 28th to experience this in action.  All games air LIVE on JTV, coverage begins at 10:45 AM.  

Game Schedule: 

11 AM  Lenawee Christian vs Concord

1 PM  Olivet vs Western

3 PM  Northwest vs Hanover-Horton

5 PM  Napoleon vs Jackson

7 PM  Lumen Christi vs Michigan Center

Kids Winter Break Movie:  “Patrol The Mighty Movie”.  11 AM and 2 PM.  SPONSORED BY KIWANIS OF JACKSON.  ONE DOLLAR ADMISSION.  KID’S COMBOS AVAILABLE FOR $5.  Doors open 30 minutes before showtimes.  The PAW Patrol pups magically gain superpowers after a meteor strikes Adventure City. However, things take a turn for the worse when Humdinger and a mad scientist steal their powers and turn themselves into supervillains. As the team springs into action to save the city, Skye soon learns that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Ella Sharp Museum Holiday House Tour.  3225 4th St,, Jackson.  Celebrate the holidays with us during a historical tour of inside Ella Sharp’s Hillside Farmhouse decorated with traditional Victorian trimmings. Please arrive in the main museum lobby for check-in before your tour. Price:  $5 per person (free for members). December 26-30, 2023 @ 1-2 pm.

 Cosmic Christmas Light Show.  Hurst Planetarium’s annual Holiday Light Show is back! This year we are celebrating the holidays with our Cosmic Christmas light show, produced by the Longway Planetarium. This is a must not miss event for anyone looking for some holiday fun! Come on out and sing along with us in the Hurst Planetarium! Tickets purchased will be a “Day Pass” to the Ella Sharp Museum and Hurst Planetarium. Please choose the date you’re interested in and attend one of our scheduled shows at 11:30am, 2:30pm, and 4pm. Member Price: Free.  Non-Member Price: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/military/college students, $5 for children, 4 & under are free.  Dates: 12/26 – 12/30.  Times: 11:30am, 2:30pm, & 4:00pm each day.

Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show.  Michigan International Speedway, US-12 Entrances only.  12626 US-12, Brooklyn.  Now through January 7, 2023.  Sunday – Thursday 5:30 – 9 pm.  Friday and Saturday 5:30 – 10 pm.  Learn about how you can purchase exclusive tickets to ride through on the Nite Lites Express!