Encounters and Light: Paintings by Sam Knecht February 15 – May 30, 2023 The Ella Sharp Museum is proud to host a new solo exhibition of landscapes and portraits by Michigan artist Sam Knecht. Knecht is Emeritus Professor of Art, Hillsdale College, teaching 1973-2020. Additionally, he is a Signature Member of the Portrait Society of America and the Michigan Watercolor Society. His landscapes are plein air and studio creations, all in a naturalistic style. Portrait selections are non-commissioned depicting unique…

Check out our March calendar events at Little Big Emporium in Michigan Center. We have a lot of fun classes and vendor events scheduled for the upcoming month. And more will be added. Register for your spot on our website at little-big-emporium.square.site. Bring a friend along with you and have some fun! We can’t wait to see you!

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 @ 7:30 PM POTTER CENTER SUBSCRIBE Individual tickets on sale September 1st It’s an artistic extravaganza! The JSO presents works inspired by the visual arts including Pictures at an Exhibition. You won’t want to miss violinist Ida Kavafian performing Michael Daugherty’s violin concerto Fire and Blood inspired by Detroit murals by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The JSO welcomes back Jeremy Crosmer for a world premiere inspired by the work of Jackson-born artist Philip Campbell Curtis. We’re…

“Join us at the Easter Set (center court of the mall) Saturday April 1st from 12-2pm for an Easter Egg hunt starting at 12:00pm. We are happy to announce that the Easter Bunny will be hopping in for a quick FREE kid photo opportunities visit during the event. Eggs, Goody bags, and treats (while supplies last) for the kids!”

Hippity hop hop easter is on its way! It’s time to start making easter reservations at GRB! We will be posting our easter specials soon. (517) 962-2427 for reservations

EPIC MAHLER SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 @ 7:30 PM POTTER CENTER SUBSCRIBE Individual tickets on sale September 1st Mahler believed that “A symphony must be like the world, it must embrace everything.” His 3rd symphony is an epic display of this concept. A huge, majestic orchestra accompanied by both children’s and women’s choruses and a mezzo soprano soloist to boot. This is a once-in-a- lifetime experience to hear this monumental work live. PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION Join us for a free, interactive lecture before…

Craft and Vendor show. Blacksmith Demonstrations, instruction, and sales. Multiple homemade crafts including crochet items, wreaths, glass etching, baked goods, wood working, etc. Vendors include, Tupperware, Sentsey, Mary Kay, Mystery Author, Color Street and more.

Put your derby hats on and join AWARE for our 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party. Fill up on southern fare, grab some mint juleps at the open bar, try your luck at one of our gaming tables, and dress to impress for our best hat and best tie competitions! DJ Dylan Bullinger will keep the fun going with live entertainment and guests will have prime seating to view a live stream of the 2023 Run for the Roses! All proceeds…