It’s summertime in Jackson County, which means there’s something for everyone. With events every week and recurring festivals we all love, you’ll never be bored. Keep reading to see which of your favorite local

Faster Horses is BACK! After a year off, the party of the summer is back! Fitting two years worth of country music into one weekend is going to be tricky. Luckily, we have compiled a list of tips and

Looking for things to do in #JacksonMI this weekend? Here’s our top five picks for: July 19-21 1) Jackson's 2019 Hot Air Balloon Jubilee  Spread out a picnic blanket and prepare for some quality neck-craning to watch 

For nearly two decades, the Jackson Bluesfest has featured some of the most notable up-and-coming artists in the business. Join thousands of people at the Jackson County Airport and groove along to this annual celebration of the blues. Experience the

Cindy Hayden-Fuller reflecting on 17 years of the Jackson Blues Festival:  "I am so proud of this great community event. The excitement and growth of this festival has really put Jackson on the map as far as great Blues

What do Benny Poole, Garrett Collier, Cooper Young, The Dead Flames, Holy Roots, Banjo Mike, Kevin Wolff, Twist of Dylan, Phil Wrzesinski, and Paper Lanterns all have in common? These local Jackson musicians have all performed at The Poison

If you haven’t heard the name Joel Shaner, I would be surprised. Joel is the principal trumpet for the Jackson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) and has performed with the JSO for 32 years. He is also a founding member of

Maestro, conductor. What’s the difference? There is no difference. Ultimately, each language has a different term. Italian (maestro), English (conductor), French (chef d’orchestre) and German (dirigent). Each term refers to the ability to lead.   What

What if I’ve never been to an orchestra concert? If you have never been to a professional orchestra concert before, don’t worry. We are here to help guide you and ensure that you have an

What is a Symphony Orchestra? A Symphony Orchestra is defined as a large ensemble composed of wind, string, brass and percussion instruments and organized to perform classical music. Wind instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoons. String instruments include