Events of Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Auditions for The Bold, Brave, and Beautiful Cabaret.  Center Stage Jackson presents The Bold, Brave, and Beautiful Cabaret auditions:  Wednesday, Feb 21st 6pm-8pm, Thursday, Feb 22nd 6pm-8pm, and Saturday, Feb 24 12pm-2pm.  First Presbyterian Church, 743 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson,  Auditions are open to all over the age of 21.  Details and event page here.

DJ Trivia at Suburban Lanes.  7:30 PM to 9 PM. Featured in great restaurants and bars across the nation, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a variety of interesting trivia categories including: Movies, History, Music, TV, Science, and more. It’s also great fun for private events and fundraisers! Bring your friends, family, and co-workers to Join in on the Fun with America’s Best Live Trivia Game – DJ Trivia! Suburban Lanes, 3801 Ann Arbor Rd, Jackson.

“Space:  A Journey to Our Future” Exhibit.  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.  

Weekly Game Night at Nostalgia Ink.  5 PM to 9 PM.  Join us for board games and RPGS! Board games start at 5PM at the store and RPGS start at 7PM online and in person at our discord located here: https://discord.gg/vUgCN3x  139 S. Mechanic Street, Jackson.

Beginner Handbuilding Ceramics Class.  6 PM.  Join the Ella Sharp Museum and Curiouser Clay as we open our Ceramics studios up once again! We will be creating cups utilizing slab-building techniques and bowls utilizing templates, perfect for a beginner to try their hand at ceramics for the first time. Classes are Wednesday nights from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Students will pay an additional fee of $25.00 at the start of class to pay for clay, glazing, and kiln firing fees.  Price: $130 ($120 for members).  Date: Wednesday Nights from Feb 21 – Mar 6, 2024 (3 Weeks).  Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm.  Event page here.

One Foot in Front of the Other.  6 PM.  Lace up your shoes and join us at the Summit Branch to hear Jackson couple Michael and Heidi Kelley share their experience hiking the Camino de Santiago in Europe. If you’re looking to incorporate more walking into your daily life, you’ll also have the chance to learn about resources, benefits and ideas on how to get started. Whether you are a seasoned hiker, a weekend wanderer or an around the block step counter – all are welcome!  Call 517-783-4030 to register.  Summit Branch, Jackson District Library, 104 W. Bird, Jackson.