Events of Thursday, May 15, 2025

American 1 Spring Car Sale.  Join us for the American 1 Spring Car Sale at the American 1 Event Center at Keeley Park!  Shop six local car dealers! PLUS this car sale will feature boat and power equipment dealers.  Rates as low as 4.99%.  No Payments for 90 Days.  $100 Gas Card.  Get pre-approved today!  american1cu.org/pre-approvalToday’s Sale Hours:  Wednesday, May 14, 11 AM – 8 PM.

Charcuterie Board Walk 2025.  4 PM to 8 PM.  Presented by Jackson DDA, Jackson Symphony Orchestra and sponsored by The Brokerage House. This unique event blends culinary delight with community connection. Guests will kick off the evening at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra with live music and wine from Cherry Creek Winery during check-in. From 4:00 to 8:00 PM, participants will stroll through Downtown Jackson, visiting 20+ local retailers, restaurants, and service-based businesses while sampling curated charcuterie bites featuring fine meats, cheeses, and more. Get your tickets for the Charcuterie Board Walk today! The first 150 ticket holders will receive a complimentary charcuterie board curated by Treecycled Woodworks, a local business known for their sustainable and flavorful creations.  Event page and tickets here.

JYP May Large Group Meetup.  6 PM to 9 PM.  Founded in 2014, Jackson Young Professionals has a dedicated group of volunteers running events to engage with and connect young professionals in the Jackson area. The Third Thursday Monthly Meetups offer an opportunity for you to see new places and businesses in Jackson while networking and meeting other young individuals in the area. But the group hosts dozens more events, programs, and even a festival or two. Check us out at jxnyp.com.  Lean Rocket Lab, 133 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

40 Years in the Hood:  The Detroit Heidelberg Project Exhibition at Ella Sharp Museum.  Witness an extraordinary exhibition curated by renowned Detroit-based artist Tyree Guyton, whose work has transformed the art world and inspired communities for over 40 years. Tyree Guyton is best known for his iconic Heidelberg Project, which has turned discarded objects into powerful symbols of community, resilience, and hope. “Armed with a paintbrush, a broom, and neighborhood children, Guyton and Grandpa began by cleaning up vacant lots on Heidelberg Street”. Thank you to the Charles Aymond Foundation and Arlo Steel for sponsoring 40 Years in the Hood: Detroit’s Heidelberg Project. THANK YOU to The Heidelberg Project for making this exhibit accessible to Jackson’s youth, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities. ESM admission rates are waived from now to October 26th!  Ella Sharp Museum.

Rummage and Book Sale.  3 PM to 7 PM. Looking for a bargain? Need discounted items for your family or home? Come shop at our annual Spring Rummage & Book Sale! Find gently-used clothing, toys, books, household goods, and so much more — all at unbeatable prices!  All proceeds support local & international missions through our United Women in Faith.  Jackson First United Methodist Church, 275 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.