Events of Thursday, July 20, 2017

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health is open today from 9 AM to 2 PM.  Local, sustainable and organic produce and Michigan-made items are featured.  Located across from the main hospital building on East Michigan Avenue.

Ella’s Patio Party tonight at Ella Sharp Museum.  You’re invited to enjoy snacks, refreshments and entertainment on the patio of Ella Sharp Museum.  Hours are 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  Entertainment tonight by Brian Tucker and Tony Riske.  Cash bar.  Admission free for museum members, non-members: $5.  Sponsored by Rehmann.  Take a stroll through our Exhibit Galleries and our sculpture-filled grounds while you’re here!

The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library presents Future Kids Classics Thursdays in July at 2pm.  Today’s movie is Bedtime Stories (2008, PG) starring Adam Sandler and Keri Russell.  Free admission and free popcorn.  All ages welcome.  Widescreen and comfortable seats too!

Kiwanis Summer Kids Series continues with “Rock Dog” at the Michigan Theatre.  Film times are 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM  Doors open half hour before show times ( 30 Mins ).  Admission is $1.00!  Sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs of Jackson and Brooklyn.

Registration is open today for the next series of Youth Swim Lessons offered by the Jackson Recreation Department.  Session runs from July 24th to August 3rd.  Register today from 5pm to 7pm at the Middle School at Parkside Pool.  Registration also available Friday, July 21 at City Hall, 5th Floor from 8am to 12pm.  There are 4 levels of lessons, $30 per swimmer.  A parent/child class is also offered.  All classes held at the Parkside Pool.

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival begins its final weekend of Jackson performances tonight with Anton Chekov’s “The Seagull”.  7:30pm at the Baughman Theatre, Potter Center on the Central Campus of Jackson College.   Anton Chekhov’s satiric comedy The Seagull skewers our views of art and entertainment, and where the two of them combine. A darkly funny domestic comedy set at the turn of the last century, MSF’s 2017 production of The Seagull is from a new original translation. Directed by MSF Artistic Director Janice L Blixt, it features MSF Artistic Associate Janet Haley as Arkadina and MSF favorite Shawn Pfautsch as Trigorin.

Twilight Thursday with Cat Canyon at Cherry Creek Winery, 11500 U.S. 12 in Cement City.  Music begins at 6:30pm on the patio.  A cafe menu is available, along with selections of wine and beer.

Sandhill Crane Vineyards presents Thirsty Thursdays.  Live music, yummy food from the café, and great wine… every Thursday night!  Tonight’s musician is The Potter’s Field.  Cost: $5 cover charge.  Wine is also available for purchase by the glass or bottle.  Food: A limited café menu is available along with several entrée and dessert specials for the evening.  Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm, live music from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Kitchen closes at 8:30 pm.  Reservations are highly recommended-517.764.0679.

Zumba Under the Stars tonight at The Cascades.  A Jackson County Parks and Public Health Initiative event, sponsored by Jackson County Parks, Jackson County Health Department and the Jackson YMCA.  Join the party, starting at 9pm inside The Cascades.  General admission is $8 for individuals, $15 for families.  YMCA member:  $4 individuals, $10 families.  This fun fitness event  runs every Thursday through August 31.