Your Favorite Jackson Events are BACK
Jul 12, 2022
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
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2021 Faster Horses Country Music Festival
Jul 12, 2021
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
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Fly into #JacksonMI this weekend!
Jul 16, 2019
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 
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18th Annual Jackson Bluesfest
Jun 10, 2019
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
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17 Years of Jackson Blues Festival
Apr 30, 2018
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
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The Poison Frog Brewery Offers Live Entertainment in a Unique Location
Apr 30, 2018
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
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Who is Joel Shaner?
Mar 08, 2018
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
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What does a maestro do?
Nov 14, 2017
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
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First Time Concert Goers
Oct 09, 2017
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
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Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Aug 16, 2017
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
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