Events of Thursday, October 28, 2021

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health.  Shop for Halloween and the Holiday Season this week at the Green Market!  Spooktacular treats!  Fruits, vegetables, honey, and more.  9 AM to 2 PM.  Corner of East Michigan Avenue and Waterloo Street, Jackson.  

Downtown Jackson Witch Hunt.  5 PM to 8 PM.  Put on your fun or scary witches costume and join us for a fun filled evening.  

To Participate in the Witch Hunt Challenge

1. Download the new Experience Jackson App on your phone.
(Challenge must be completed on a smart phone)

2. Once you download app, click on “Challenges” icon.

3. Select “Downtown Jackson Witch Hunt”.

4. Click into any of the objectives in the list to get the address of the participating location.

5. Visit that location

6. Look for location’s “witch” and either find her name or ask an employee at that location for their unique witch name (code).

7. In app, “enter code” and click “Submit code”. Type code in all CAPS and spell the name exactly.

8. Once you get at least 8 of the codes entered, submit your challenge. You are then entered to win a Downtown Jackson gift basket! NOTE – You must provide an email address to submit your final entry.

Winner will be drawn at Grand River Brewery immediately following the event (after 8 pm). Up-to-date information will be posted on the Witch Hunt Facebook event page.

Other Activities include:

– Pop-up shops, a super-fun mobile photo studio and fortuneteller, courtesy of The Brokerage House.
– Gilbert Chocolates will have free hot chocolate available at their location.
– Grand River Brewery will feature a special “Witches Brew” drink the night of the event.
– Jackson Candle Company will host a pop up at their location.
– Best costume contest – Additional gift basket will be rewarded to the best costume. This will be done in person at Grand River Brewery event (immediately following the end of the Witch Hunt (8 pm).

PARTICIPATING WITCH HUNT LOCATIONS:

Apricot Lane
The Blessed Nest
The Brokerage House
Christoff & Sons Floor Covering
Coterie Jackson
Experience Jackson
Farm Sudz
Gilbert Chocolates
Grand River Brewery
Jackson Candle Company
Nevermore Decor Store
Nite Lite
The Rustic Market
Samadhi Yoga Studio
Windy Hill Creations
Veritas

Night Under the Stars.  Let’s explore and use our night senses! Join Ella Sharp Museum and the Dahlem Center for a wonderful night under the stars!  Event Location: The Dahlem Center  The night walk, led by Dahlem Naturalist Educator Carrie Benham, is to help people enjoy being outdoors after dark. We intend to help you feel safe in the dark, share information about nocturnal animals and the senses they use, and share how we as humans can better develop our own senses and awareness during the night.  Ella Sharp Museum will be providing hands-free guided telescope observing with Planetarium Operator, Austin Edmister. We will be observing to view the planets and many other celestial wonders, and watching the stars come out. Telescope observing is dependent on clear skies and weather permitting.  Please note, outdoor capacity is limited as we will be practicing social distancing on the trails. Attendees will be required to fill out a health screening survey, have their temperature checked, and must wear a mask. There will also be hands-free telescope observing and sanitization products will be present. Cost: $12.  For details, call (517) 787-2320.  Location: Dahlem Center: 7117 S Jackson Rd, Jackson, MI 49201 Register HERE: https://ellasharpmuseum.org/classes-and-events/explore-the-night/

Rollin’ with Bo Sushi and Spirits. 6:30 PM to 8 PM.   It’s that time of year where the air gets colder, leaves start to fall, and spirits come out.  Join us at VERITAS for the first in our sushi class series, Rollin’ with Bo!  Everyone’s favorite sushi chef, Bo Keller, will be walking you through how to make three different sushi rolls, each paired with a glass of sake to keep you from taking it too seriously. Impress your friends at this year’s Halloween party with your new culinary prowess. This is a hands-on class so dress appropriately and come ready to learn!  Limited spots available. First come, first served. Purchase your ticket through EventBrite today to reserve your seat!  Veritas, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Chris Canas at Grand River Brewery.  Chris Canas will be at the Grand River Brewery – Jackson on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 @ 7 pm for a stripped-down, heartfelt, acoustic performance. In Honor of his incredible mom Angela Cottingham.  7 PM to 9 PM, Grand River Brewery, Downtown Jackson.

Hot Air Jubilee Art Contest.  The Hot Air Jubilee is hosting an art contest!  The contest is open to legal residents of the State of Michigan. Contestants must be age 13 or older at time of entry.  Parents or guardians of minors under the age of 13 can submit entries on behalf of their minor(s). The Hot Air Jubilee is looking for art submissions that will be used in marketing the 2022 festival.. Visit www.hotairjubilee.com/art-contest-rules and follow all onscreen instructions to complete the official entry form.  Find the complete rules here.

Art and Photo Contest.  The Center for Family Health has announced it is holding an art and photo contest in conjunction with the health center’s 30^th anniversary celebration.    The contest is open to all professional and amateur artists or photographers living in Jackson, Michigan, aged 12 and up. Traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, creative and experimental works in all mediums, styles and disciplines as well as photographic works that include old and new processes are allowed. Photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both are also allowed.   Entries will be evaluated by a jury and displayed at the Center for Family Health.  All featured artists and photographers will be invited to an opening reception.  

Prize Categories include:

Ages 12-14:  1st place -$500, 2nd place – $250, 3rd place – $125

Ages 15-18:  1st place -$500, 2nd place – $250, 3rd place – $125

Ages 19+:      1st place -$1,000, 2nd place – $600, 3rd place – $300

The entry deadline is Tuesday, November 23, 4 PM.  For complete rules, guidelines, and application to enter the contest, please visit https://centerforfamilyhealth.org/art-and-photo-contest/.

Art à Loan Exhibit.  The Ella Sharp Museum’s annual Art à Loan program celebrates and shares the talents of K-12 student artists throughout Jackson County. At the end of each school year, dedicated area art teachers select student artwork to be professionally framed, exhibited at the Ella Sharp Museum, then rented and displayed in local businesses. In 2021, to further showcase student talent within Jackson County, we’ve partnered with the Jackson District Library’s “Young Poets” Program. Winners from Art à Loan were thematically paired with winners from Young Poets and will be featured in a special exhibition at the Ella Sharp Museum, October 6–31, 2021, then will be on view throughout the community until fall 2022.