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Every Wednesday May to October The Jackson Green Market Second Sundays, June-December Famous Pairs Film Series Every Friday Weekly Friday Night Fish Fry August 14-15 2010 10:00am - 5:00pm The 17th Annual AWARE Historic Home Tour August 14, 2010 1:00pm to 4:00pm Taste of Jackson August 14, 2010 6:00-9:00 pm Rock n’ Blues at Lone Oak Vineyard Estate August 17, 2010 7:00pm Jackson Civic Art Association Free Caricature Demonstration August 20, 2010 7:00 pm FAMILY ~ THE MUSICAL August 21, 2010 8:30am to 12:30pm Unity Church of Jackson’s First Annual Circulation Day August 21, 2010 7:00 pm FAMILY ~ THE MUSICAL August 22, 2010 3:00 pm FAMILY ~ THE MUSICAL August 24, 2010 6:30pm – 8:30pm Thinking of Walking Away From Your Mortgage? Think Twice

Performing Arts/Film Theatres/Entertainment

Boasting historical theatres and state-of-the-art centers to see all types of performing arts, Jackson is becoming a place to be for entertainment. Musical acts, comedy, film, theatre and dance all make their way through Jackson throughout the year and there is never a bad time to catch a show.

Michigan Theatre
124 N. Mechanic St.
Jackson, MI 49201
517-783-0962

The Michigan Theatre was the last and largest theater to be built in downtown Jackson, opening in 1930. A nonprofit organization, the Michigan Theatre of Jackson Inc., is working to restore the theater to its original luster. It was originally built in Spanish Renaissance style with an ornate polychrome terra cotta façade, carved walnut furniture, plush carpeting, heavy damask draperies, and stained-glass light fixtures. The Michigan is considered one of the most splendid theaters in the state.

George E. Potter Center
2111 Emmons Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
Ticket Office: 517-796-8600

More than 150 cultural events are showcased annually in the center, including Broadway productions, national and international touring shows, and visiting performers. The Potter Center houses three theaters: Ruth M. Day Theatre, Michael Baughman Theater and the Harold V. Sheffer Music Hall. The campus complex has enjoyed national attention after more than 15 years of presenting familiar stars and outstanding.

Jackson Symphony Orchestra
215 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, Michigan 49201
517-782-3221

Croswell Opera House
129 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-264-SHOW

Michigan Shakespeare Festival
P.O. Box 323
Jackson, MI 49204
517-998-3673

Center Stage Jackson
P.O. Box 822
Jackson, MI 49204-0822

Center Stage Jackson is Jackson’s community theatre group.  Formed in 2001 when Jackson Civic Theatre and Clark Lake Players merged, Center Stage Jackson is a non-profit production company dedicated to presenting quality theatrical productions in the Greater Jackson, Michigan area, performing at Jackson Community College, a proud sponsor of CSJ, located at 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, Michigan, and other venues in the Jackson area.

Jackson Youth Symphony Orchestra
215 W. Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
517-782-2967

Carmike Plaza Cinemas 8
1700 N. Wisner St.
Jackson, MI 49202
Movie Hotline: 517-784-5514

Jackson 10 Theatre
1501 N. Wisner St.
Jackson, MI 49202
Movie Hotline: 517-782-8463