Events of Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Jackson Camera Club  March Meeting.  7 PM to 9 PM.  Are you interested in Photography? If yes, then please join us at a Jackson Camera Club meeting. Whether you are an experienced photographer or are just beginning, you are welcome! Christoff and Sons Flooring Community Room, 400 N Mechanic Street, Jackson.  If you would like to take part in the digital photo critique session, please bring your digital photos on a usb drive (sized to 2000 pixels on the longest side, if possible), limit of one for each of the following categories: Assignment – March’s assignment is “Black and White”.  Nature (wild animals in their natural habitat, wildflowers, storms, etc.).  Photographer’s Choice (any “family friendly” topic of your choice).  For more information, visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jxncamera/

Vista Grande Villa Open Interviews.  3 PM to 6 PM.  Open interviews from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday March 13, 2024. Please come to the Grande Room entrance on the back of the building using 2801 Carriage Lane. Call Kim in HR at 517-962-7723 for more information. $10K sign on bonus for full time night shift nurses.  Open positions include:  RN, LPN, MA, RA, CNA.

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.

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.

Detroit Day (313) at Sandhill Crane Vineyards.  6 PM to 10 PM.  Through the grit of the city, Sandhill was born. Did you know the original owners of Sandhill are from Detroit? We’ve got a lot of love for the city and want to keep this connection strong! Come out, wear your Detroit gear and hear live music by Chris Canas from 6-9pm! We’ll be open late ’til 10pm with the cafe closing at 8pm. Snacks like popcorn & pretzels will be available ’til 9:30pm.  We’re also taking this opportunity to support Detroit Dog Rescue, Detroit’s first nonprofit, no-kill dog shelter.    On this day, 13% off all wine, beer & cider sales will be donated to DDR. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook to see all the incredible work they do in their communities. https://www.instagram.com/detroitdogrescue/ and https://www.facebook.com/detroitdogrescue.

The Life and Influence of Ludwig van Beethoven.  5 PM to 6:30 PM.  Why is Beethoven considered one of the greatest composers in modern history? What was his life really like? And what makes his music so timeless and special? Join us at the Carnegie auditorium for this continuation of the Music Education Series hosted by Dania Lee Cleveland, BFA as she answers these questions and more.  Intended for ages 14+.  Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library, Downtown 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 though May 5th 2024. Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 4th St, Jackson.  

Spring Bulb Show.  10 AM to 4 PM. Hidden Lake Gardens.  Tired of winter? Come enjoy a spectacular showing of daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, amaryllis, and other spring flowers inside the conservatory. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from March 9-24, closed on Mondays. HLG entry fee gives access to all garden attractions, including the bulb show in the conservatory. Learn more at hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu.