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Grand River Farmers Market. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Shop for fresh produce from local farmers, including vegetables, fruits, plants and flowers. Seasonal products such as fall decorations, pumpkins, crafts and housewares. Presented by the Downtown Development Authority. Grand River Pavilion, in front of the Grand River Brewery, corner of Glick Street and Mechanic Street, downtown Jackson.
Jackson Antiques and Collectors Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 30th September and Saturday 1st October. American 1 Event Center, Keeley Park, downtown Jackson. It’s a picker’s dream. Find knick knacks, cast iron pans, fishing tackle, primitives, furniture, t-shirts, paper literature, collectibles, games, tools, toys, vinyl records, linens, garden art, home decor and vintage. And so much more. Details here: www.midmichigansupershows.com
Lost Railway Museum Celebration of the Success Party. The event begins at 5:30am with hors d’oeuvre, welcome, introduction and new displays. At 6:30, Toast and Recognition, visit the displays. Celebrate the restoration of Car #47 and ride the Boland Express. Lost Railroad Museum, 142 W. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake.
Homecoming of Jackson High School. Activities leading up to the Tecumseh-Jackson football game include: Food Truck Tailgate (4:30-7:00 p.m.), Alumni All Star Basketball Game (6:00 p.m.), Homecoming Parade (starts at 6:00 p.m. at Walmart), game starts at 7:00 p.m. Halftime show with the JHS Marching Band and the JHS Alumni Band.
Meet & Greet and volunteer lunch. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity. We are hosting a meet and greet luncheon to introduce Sheila M. Everts, MA to the community as our new CEO. We have hot dogs and chips and a ‘siphon draw’ where event attendees can draw a colour-coded sippy that corresponds to a prize such as a 100% prize. B. gift vouchers, coupons, gift baskets or other items donated by local businesses. 251 West Prospect Street, Jackson.
The impostors live in Ironbark. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Experience an evening of alternative folk and groovy jam melodies with The Impostors! Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.
Zoerman’s zombies. Haunted 3D experience at ART 634. The ghosts of former prisoners that haunt the old factory buildings of Jackson’s Fork and Hoe District have possessed the artists of Art 634. Will you escape Zoerman’s Closet in this haunted 3D experience? Only if you can convince the demon baby. $20 per person. Runs every Thursday – Sunday, 18:00 – 00:00 (last group at 23:30) until November 6th. Art 634, 634 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson.
October 1
Grand River Farmers Market. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Shop for fresh produce from local farmers, including vegetables, fruits, plants and flowers. Seasonal products such as fall decorations, pumpkins, crafts and housewares. Presented by the Downtown Development Authority. Grand River Pavilion, in front of the Grand River Brewery, corner of Glick Street and Mechanic Street, downtown Jackson.
Autumn in the arbor. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You’re Invited to Fall in the Arbor: a Spring Arbor University Homecoming! Homecoming is a celebration for everyone – alumni, students, faculty/staff, parents, siblings and community members! SAU Alumni Get a Free Homecoming T-Shirt! Location: Spring Arbor University. Homecoming events include: Hinkley’s 5k Donut Dash, Welcome Home Reception, Fall Festival, President’s Tailgate and more! Visit www.arbor.edu/autumnatthearbor for the full schedule
No Sitting in Mittens Clogging Workshop. Don’t miss this exciting full-day multi-instructor seminar for clogging enthusiasts! Dancers have a choice of 3 different rooms per hour. We will end the evening with a fundance with an energetic community! Workshops from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fundance from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pricing: Registration for ballroom dancers: $30, registration plus t-shirt and syllabus: $55, spectator-only access: $10. Details and registration here. Jackson School of the Arts, 135 W. Cortland Street, downtown Jackson.
K105.3 Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff. 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 2nd Annual K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic sponsored by Tripp’s Auto Shop, County National Bank, Bud Light and Monster Motors. Downtown Jackson. This FREE event features a variety of family-friendly fall activities, the K105.3 Chili Cook-Off and live music on the streets of downtown Jackson. Chili contestants and stalls line Michigan Avenue. Participation in this event is free of charge; However, if you want to try chili and salsa, you need to buy a $5.00 bracelet. There will be 2 designated areas for purchasing tasting bracelets. Designated adult beverage area provided by Michigan Theater. 12 o’clock-6 p.m. Sellers & children’s area with games, pumpkin painting, petting zoo and pony rides. Children’s costume parade followed by a Halloween movie (Hocus Pocus) at the Michigan Theater at 2:00 p.m. Noon-5pm Chili Cook-Off. Unlimited Chili Tasting for $5.00 (2:00 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.). Live music all day long on 2 stages: Kevin Nichols (12pm-2pm), Todd Michael & Pete Johnson (2pm-2:50pm), Kaylyn Pace (3pm-3:50pm), Whiskey & Wine (4pm- 4:50 p.m.), Jason Cross (5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.), Your Generation in Concert (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). Fireworks to end the day!
The Maestro returns. 19:30 o’clock. Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Laureate Stephen Osmond returns to the podium to conduct Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony and Ravel’s La Valse. In collaboration with world-renowned concert pianist William Westney, Osmond Richard presents Addisell’s poignant Warsaw Concerto. This program is sure to have one or two surprises in store! Don’t miss the return of the Maestro. Details and tickets here.
Jackson Antiques and Collectors Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 30th September and Saturday 1st October. American 1 Event Center, Keeley Park, downtown Jackson. It’s a picker’s dream. Find knick knacks, cast iron pans, fishing tackle, primitives, furniture, t-shirts, paper literature, collectibles, games, tools, toys, vinyl records, linens, garden art, home decor and vintage. And so much more. Details here: www.midmichigansupershows.com
Kevin Krieger Quartet Live at Ironbark. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Join us for a special evening of jazzy grooves when this legendary quartet returns to Ironbark! Featuring Kevin Krieger on sax, Mike Pelham on bass, Dan Palmer on guitar and Travis Aukerman on drums. Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.
October 2nd
Art a Loan open house. 12 o’clock. Ella Sharp Museum. Join us in celebrating the achievements of our 2022 Art à Loan Students and Jackson District Library Young Poets during our Art à Loan Open House! Artwork and poetry can be viewed with no admission fee, professionally framed and hung in the hallways of the Ella Sharp Museum. We will have light refreshments available.
Acoustic improvisation with Jim Reed. 14 o’clock. Bring your guitar, bass or other instrument to play in small combos or as a soloist on stage. Electric and acoustic piano provided (and a 1956 Hammond B3). Multi-instrumentalist Jim Reed will moderate this two-hour exploration. fun is promised. Free admission! Michigan Theater, Downtown Jackson.
Tecumseh Center for the Arts Auditions. The Tecumseh Center for the Arts, in association with The Tecumseh Players, the TCA Big Band and VocalAires, is hosting auditions for its production of the WTCA radio show A Christmas Carol. Auditions for the WTCA radio show will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the rehearsal room at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St, Tecumseh, Michigan. The rehearsal room is on the southeast corner of the building. Advance booking is recommended by going to www.theTCA.org and click on the Checkout tab. You can also register on the day of the auditions. Dates for the WTCA radio show performances are December 10th and 11th, with rehearsals to follow.
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