Events of Thursday, October 2, 2025

Fall Into Film:  Sin City (2005).  Doors at 6:30 PM · Film at 7:00 PM.  Admission: $5 at the door,  Free for members.  Enter the dark, dangerous world of Sin City (2005), Frank Miller’s groundbreaking graphic novel adaptation directed by Robert Rodriguez and Miller, with guest direction by Quentin Tarantino. Told in a striking black-and-white palette with flashes of vivid color, this gritty neo-noir crime saga follows intersecting stories of vengeance, corruption, and justice in a dystopian cityscape. With unforgettable performances by Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Clive Owen, and Rosario Dawson, Sin City pushed the limits of visual storytelling and redefined the comic book movie. Presented as part of our Fall into Film Thursday night series. Doors open at 6:30 PM; the film begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 at the door; members attend free.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Ogma Artist Series:  Bitter Truth.  Featuring Holly Bones – Bitter Truth Join us on Thursday, October 2 for the next installment of our Ogma Artist Series, showcasing the bold and exceptional work of Holly Bones in her exhibition, Bitter Truth. The evening kicks off with an artist talk at 6:15 p.m., where Holly will share insights into her creative process, her journey as an artist, and her role in the broader art scene. Ogma Brewing Company, 129 East Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

“When The River Flows Over the Same Stone Twice”  Exhibit. On Display Until End of December.  The Ella Sharp Museum welcomes a new exhibit curated by Jackson’s own Doug Jones – artist, educator, and leader in the movement for Equitable Art. With over 60 large-scale public art projects across Southeast Michigan, Jones blends community development, mental health, and collaborative creativity to drive social change through the arts.  During open hours at Ella Sharp Museum.