Events of Tuesday, September 5, 2017

The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market, today from 8am to 2pm.  The market, featuring seasonal farmers and other vendors is at Grand River Marketplace, corner of Glick Highway and Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson.

At the Ella Sharp Museum, Charting the Wolverine:  Works by Elaine Wilson is entering its final days.  Exhibit ends September 9 in the Pyron Gallery.  A series of prints created to map the Wolverine train from Ann Arbor to Battle Creek and on to Chicago. It is inspired by a 17th Century scroll map from Japan, the artist’s research into historical maps and atlases of Michigan, as well as her love of riding the train. In an age of GPS and Google Maps, this work takes us back to a time before digital media, while celebrating both the most iconic places along this route in southern Michigan, and the smaller, overlooked but still significant corners of our everyday experiences.

Yoga at the Carnegie Branch of the Jackson District Library.  Feeling stressed? Join us on every Tuesday at 5:30 PM for yoga at the Carnegie Branch. Newbies to certified Yogis welcome. Intended for adults.

Jackson School of the Arts Fall Class Registration is now underway.  Classes in Theatre, Visual Arts, Dance, Adult Classes,  Preschool, After School Art Clubs and Drama Clubs, Workshops and more.  Register at Jackson School of the Arts, 634 North Mechanic Street, Jackson.  For more information, call (517) 784-2389.  Online Registration available here.

The The Arts and Cultural Alliance is looking for docents for the Architecture Tour on September 16th (tour times include 10-12, 12-2 and 2-4). There is also a volunteer meeting on Thursday, September 7th, 7 pm at Carnegie Branch of the Library.  At the meeting,  volunteers will be given their t-shirt and information to memorize regarding the building that he or she is assigned, as well as some information regarding the event (like bring a camping chair and a water, etc.)  Requirement: Ability to speak comfortably in front of others.
Nice to Have: Interest in History, especially Jackson’s history or 20th-century history. Willingness to be outside for two hours.  If you’re interested please contact Kate Manville-Schwartz at info@artsinjackson.com.

The next regular meeting of the Jackson City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 5 2017, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 161 W. Michigan Avenue.  Agenda can be downloaded here.