Jackson Entertainment

Podcast: Mark Arshak Band

2009-11-13T17:06:17Z

MyspaceMark ArshakIn this episode of the Plugged In Podcast, the Mark Arshak Band plays a version of the original song "Skipping Stones," recorded live on Tuesday at Keys Bar. The blues band — composed of Mark Arshak on guitar and...

'Annie' shines for the times in Grass Lake

2009-11-12T11:01:45Z

Let's face it: It's hard to be optimistic when our nation's unemployment rate is sitting at 10 percent and things are even worse here in Michigan.But our tough times are exactly what make the Center Stage Jackson production of "Annie"...

Frannie's lives on in play at Croswell Opera House

2009-11-12T11:01:30Z

Courtesy photoFrom left: Mark Turson as Alan, Kurt Snyder as Chief Montgomery, Bruce Hardcastle as Stan and Tim Ray as Mel are cast members of “Breakfast at Frannie’s.”As Terrence Hissong remembers it, R & B Catering was the place in...

If I were you -- five events you won't want to miss

2009-11-12T11:01:15Z

Courtesy photoThe Fabulous Green Brothers will perform Saturday at The Bon Ton Room.1. Music at The Bon Ton RoomThis weekend The Bon Ton Room, 3017 Wildwood Ave., is offering music that confronts the recession head-on and some Vegas-esque, escapist fare.On...

Jackson-area libraries to host National Gaming Day

2009-11-12T11:01:00Z

From strumming a guitar in a virtual band to racing other pawns to the finish line, National Gaming Day aims to appeal to gamers of every interest.

Addison native's music influenced by Southern life

2009-11-12T11:00:30Z

Mark ArshakAs far as careers for aspiring blues guitarists go, it doesn't get much more authentic than working as a deck hand on a Mississippi riverboat. Years before he founded his own blues band, Mark Arshak of Addison did just...

Travel Channel host stopping at Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History

2009-11-12T11:00:00Z

Exhibiting a level of excitement and enthusiasm normally reserved for cable TV shows about roadside diners, bizarre jobs or blowing things up, art historian Lee Sandstead has given the act of visiting museums an extreme makeover on his Travel Channel...

Kid Rock to perform with Stevie Wonder at Motown 50 gala

2009-11-10T15:00:46Z

AP file photoKid Rock will join Stevie Wonder to perform at the Motown 50 gala on Nov. 21.He may not have that classic Motown sound, but he does believe in supporting Detroit and all of its positive offerings.In that spirit,...

Son is introduced to antiques at an open house in Mason

2009-11-10T11:15:00Z

Every so often, I do something rather cruel to my 2-year-old son Jack. I drag him to places that have all kinds of treasures, including toys, and tell him not to touch anything.Saturday was one of the cruel instances. Jack...

Adrian College music students will perform Sunday

2009-11-10T11:12:51Z

More than 180 Adrian College music students will take part in the music department's annual Showcase Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in Dawson Auditorium. The performance will feature the Adrian College choir, marching band, jazz band, saxophone quartet, and brass...

Albion College band plans annual indoor concert

2009-11-10T11:11:02Z

The Albion College British Eighth Marching Band will have its annual indoor concert at 4 p.m. Sunday in Goodrich Chapel.The recap of music from the band's season will feature tributes to music from "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and such 1970s...

Expanding universe is topic at Science Cafe

2009-11-10T11:09:06Z

A bar may not seem like the most obvious location for a discussion on astrophysics, but that's the point of the Science Cafe series. The event at 6 p.m. today at Hudson's Classic Grill, 2900 Springport Road, offers a casual...

Jackson jazz sextet plans event to celebrate a new CD

2009-11-10T11:07:01Z

Local gospel jazz sextet jazzPRAISE is having a reception and concert in honor of its new CD, "Fixed on You," at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Grass Lake Assembly of God, 2900 Mount Hope Road. Music will begin at about 7...

This Just In: Nashville singer Kevin Montgomery stopping in Jackson during "50 States in 50 Days" tour

2009-11-09T16:07:19Z

FlickrKevin MontgomeryKevin Montgomery is a Nashville singer-songwriter currently in the middle of an ambitious "50 States in 50 Days" tour. For the Michigan stop, Montgomery will be playing at 7:30 p.m. today at the Stone Village complex just outside Jackson....

Albums of the Aughts No. 45: "Fate" by Dr. Dog

2009-11-08T10:00:00Z

Every Sunday, I'll be posting an entry in my Albums of the Aughts series, highlighting 50 great or near-great albums released since Jan. 1, 2000. Read more about the series in my initial post or go to the map. Park...

Left of Center Theater Company set for the first show at Art's Theater in Brooklyn

2009-11-05T04:02:18Z

Erik Holladay | Jackson Citizen PatriotFrom left, Austin Greca, Mike Reed and Scott Clow rehearse a scene from “The Late Henry Moss.”UPDATE: All three opening-weekend performances of "The Late Henry Moss" have been canceled. Left of Center Theater Company plans...

Five Jackson-area events you won't want to miss

2009-11-05T03:59:42Z

1. Spaghetti and a WesternThe Michigan Theatre and the Night Light restaurant are teaming to present a spaghetti Western night on Friday.The Night Light will serve spaghetti, salad and dessert at the theater beginning at 7 p.m. The 1970 movie...

Center Stage Jackson's 'Annie' a timely production

2009-11-05T03:56:39Z

Courtesy photoThe Center Stage Jackson production of “Annie” will be at Grass Lake High School this weekend and Nov. 13-14.It's hard to imagine a better time to bring back "Annie."The musical is set during the Great Depression of the 1930s....

ArtPrize entries will be on display at Art 634 in Jackson

2009-11-05T03:54:01Z

Courtesy photo“Gorilla” by Jason Caldwell is one of the works in the ArtPrize exhibit at Art 634.Art lovers who didn't get a chance to visit Grand Rapids during the massive ArtPrize competition — which saw 1,200 artists from around the...

Jackson Men's Chorus to perform a Veterans Day concert

2009-11-05T03:53:00Z

The Jackson Men's Chorus will have its fifth annual Veterans Day concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1505 W. Michigan Ave.The concert will feature the choir — more than half of whom are veterans — singing patriotic...

Faculty recital is Sunday at Albion College

2009-11-05T03:40:49Z

The Albion College Music Department will present its fall faculty recital at 4 p.m. Sunday in Goodrich Chapel.The program will largely consist of works composed in the past 60 years, focusing on modern interpretations of both solo and duo repertoire....