Events of Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Kiwanis Summer Kids Movie Series at the Michigan Theatre, downtown Jackson.  Today, Peter Rabbit at 11 AM and 2 PM.  Feature adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s classic tale of a rebellious rabbit trying to sneak into a farmer’s vegetable garden.  Admission is $1.00  Doors open one half hour before movie.  Film starts at 11:00 AM and 2 PM.  Kids combos available for $4.00.

Downtown Jackson Farmer’s Market is open today from 9 am until 2 pm at the corner of Louis Glick & Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson.  The market features Michigan-grown produce; including fresh vegetables, fruits, organic goods, vegan cookies, muffins, granola, honey, jams, breads, pastas, jewelry, dog treats, salsas, fruit pies, sweet corn, tomatoes, hanging flower baskets, blueberries, maple syrup, chard, broccoli, peas, mums, and much more!

Food Truck Tuesday.  The public is welcome to attend Food Truck Tuesday, today and every other Tuesday through the summer.  Several food trucks will be lined around Consumers Energy’s One Energy Plaza from 11 AM to 1:30 PM.  Lawn games, entertainment and fun!

Downtown Jackson Retail Market Study Presentation.  Gibbs Planning Group, Inc. has been retained by the Jackson Anchor Initiative to conduct a retail feasibility analysis as the first step in a comprehensive investigation of how to stimulate retail growth in Downtown Jackson.  6 PM, Weatherwax Hall, 215 West Michigan Avenue.  Please RSVP to Kelly@JacksonChamber.org.

Pre-Ballet Summer Try It Class.  Jackson School of the Arts, 634 North Mechanic Street, Jackson.  This is a perfect time to try ballet.  This class is for ages 2 1/2 to 4. July 10, 11 and 12 at 4:30 PM.  $24 for 3 classes.  There are also pre-ballet sessions July 16th-18th, July 23rd – 25th and August 7th-9th. Call 517-784-2389 for information or visit jacksonarts.org.

Open Art Studio.  Jackson School of the Arts is launching a new Art Lab Open Studio program to serve as flexible area of independent creative work with guidance from our artist. Participants can experiment with different visual art mediums and techniques while gaining insight from advisors and other creative   minds in our community. All skill levels are welcomed.Teens and Adults (Age 14 and Up):  Tuesday Evenings from 6:45 to 8:15 PM, between July 10th and August 14 (but no session on July 24th)  $60 for a 5-Day Pass and Complimentary Sketch Pad, $15 for a 1-Day Drop-In Pass.  Youth (Ages 9 to 13):  Tuesday Evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.  Between July 10th and August 14 (but no session on July 24th)  $50 for a 5-Day Pass and Complimentary Sketch Pad, $12 for a 1-Day Drop-In Pass.  All supplies included.  jacksonarts.org

Ballroom Swing Class. 6:30 to 7:30 PM.   Let go of your worries on the dance floor!  We have the experience to get you feeling great about dancing regardless of your background.  Join us for 3 Tuesday night sessions starting on July 10th for only $21 each.  Don’t have a partner? No problem! Jackson School of the Arts, 634 North Mechanic Street, Jackson.  jacksonarts.org