Events of Thursday, February 1, 2024

Black History Month Art Show & Creation Days. 3 PM to 5 PM. Celebrate Black History Month by creating art inspired by Black artists! Art creation days will take place in the Meijer Branch Community Room on February 1, 3-5 PM and February 9, 10 AM-12 PM. Supplies, information and inspiration will be provided. Artwork will be on display at the Meijer Branch February 19-March 1 during open hours. Please note: art can be a messy process, and patrons are encouraged to dress accordingly when attending the art creation days. If you would like to create your piece of art at home, submissions must be received by February 16 to be included in the display.

“Space: A Journey to Our Future” Exhibit. January 27, 2024 – May 5, 2024 at Ella Sharp Museum during open hours. “Space: A Journey to our Future” showcases the ongoing ventures in space exploration encompassing satellites, celestial observatories, and the intricacies of habitation beyond Earth’s bounds. This immersive experience unfolded through cutting-edge interactive displays, accompanied by state-of-the-art projection and audio technologies that seamlessly narrated the tale. Notable elements within this incredible exhibit include: A life-size model of a Lunar Base Camp, offering visitors a firsthand encounter with the lunar living experience. A close-up inspection of NASA’s Constellation Program, featuring a model of the Orion spacecraft set to transport human explorers on lunar missions. A compelling illustrated timeline spanning 50 years captures NASA’s pivotal moments in space exploration. The multifaceted “Future Theatre,” employing multimedia in a 360-degree panorama, provides a visionary glimpse into the prospects of human space travel. “Space: A Journey to our Future” was crafted by Evergreen Exhibitions and presented at the Ella Sharp Museum from January 27th though May 5th 2024. Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 4th St, Jackson.

Upcoming:

Winter Game Night

February 2nd, 2024
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sandhill Crane Vineyards
4724 Walz Rd., Jackson, MI 49201

Start the year off with game nights every first Friday of the month during the months of February & March!

Look forward to seeing new games at the winery but feel free to bring any from home! Call your euchre friends or finish a puzzle with friends while you hang out with us!

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Jackson Toy Show

February 3rd, 2024
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

American 1 Event Center
200 W. Ganson St., Jackson, MI 49202

The Jackson show started in 2004 and has grown from 18 tables to over 245 tables of toy collectibles. It’s a one day show where you’ll find everything from NASCAR, Tractors, Dolls, Promos, Tonka Trucks, Hot Wheels, Slot Cars, Model Cars, Star Wars, Action Figures, Movie Posters, Comics, Sport Cards, Matchbox, Trains, Die Cast Trucks, Cartoon Characters, Battery Operated & Wind-Ups, Antique Toys and more!

FREE PARKING – FOOD CONCESSIONS – HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE

Early Bird 7:30 am admission is $10.00 per person

$5.00 per person
Kids under 12 FREE

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Grow Jackson: Groundhog Gallop

February 3rd, 2024
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Parkside Middle School
2400 Fourth St., Jackson, MI 49203

Grow Jackson is excited for the 2024 Groundhog Gallop to benefit our Summer 2024 Initiatives. Grow Jackson is a nonprofit 501(c)3 entity that exists to end food insecurity in Jackson. By operating community gardens and rescuing good food from being thrown away we are making healthy food options available to our neighbors, educating the next generation on the value of a healthy diet for personal health, and are playing a part in the wellness of our whole community. This year we are fundraising for a farm vehicle and farming equipment for the expansion of our food growing operations in 2024. All proceeds will go to supporting these efforts so that we can continue to grow local organic food in urban farms for our neighbors! We cannot wait to see you on race day and thank you for supporting our great cause!

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Ella Sharp’s Bridal Show

February 4th, 2024
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ella Sharp Museum
3225 Fourth St., Jackson, MI 49203

Join us for our first annual Bridal Show. We will have door prizes, cash bar, and swag bags for the first 50 brides. General Admission is $4 per person at the door and Pre-Registration online is $2 per person.

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