Silver Tales
Ella Sharp Museum 3225 4th Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a masterful performance by renowned harpist Cynthia Shelhart. Cynthia is an international authority on double-strung harp performance and pedagogy, and she literally wrote the book used by double harp students around the world. A winner of the US National Scottish Harp Championship, Cynthia is in international demand as a festival clinician, speaker, and performing artist. This […]
Storyfest Showcase
Jackson Symphony Orchestra 215 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Jackson Storyfest 2021 showcase features storytelling in all its forms, with performances by Jackson School of the Arts dance troupe, poetry and music duo Lonnie & Clyde, Center Stage Jackson, as well as storytellers Satori Shakoor and Tre Howl. This event will be held at Weatherwax Hall in the Jackson Symphony Orchestra building and […]
34th Annual Jackson Storyfest
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Jackson District Library’s 34th Annual Storyfest returns November 1-6, 2021. This year’s theme – Storytelling Through the Arts – captures the many fun and creative forms of storytelling, from spoken word to song and dance. We are excited to partner with local organizations and professional storytellers to bring a unique storytelling experience to the Jackson Community. For a full list of Storyfest events, […]
Stories of the First Peoples of Michigan
Jackson, MI, United StatesDuring the week of Storyfest, and in honor of Native American History Month, we’re excited to present a collection of traditional tales, music and songs of the First Nation people who have called the Great Lakes Region their home, performed by storyteller Genot Picor. You can enjoy this collection of stories until November 20: […]
Larry Martin presents “WWII in Their Own Words”
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Carnegie Library for Larry Martin's "WWII in Their Own Words." Larry has interviewed over 100 participants of WWII including German soldiers, US prisoners of war, and civilians from both Asia and Europe. September 11, 10 AM: GySgt. Thurman Miller was a Marine Rifleman who fought the entire battle of Guadalcanal as […]
The Art of Storytelling: Life Into Words
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis highly interactive virtual workshop focuses on the relevance of the spoken word and the oral tradition in an educational setting. Teachers can learn how to take a story off the page and bring it to life and how it can be used to support the curriculum. Storyteller and teaching artist Noa Baum, engages participants […]
Comics Go to College
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis series of lectures, each with time for Q&A from comics legend, Stephen R. Bissette, will be offered via Zoom to the wider community free of charge. Presented in partnership with Jackson ConCon, Jackson College and Nostalgia, Ink. October 13, 7 PM: Illustrating Regional Cryptozoological Lore - This lecture provides an illustrated overview of various […]
Pennies in a Jar
Jackson, MI, United StatesDecorate a jar, collect your pennies, and learn about some of Jackson's WWII veterans! This program was inspired by the children's book Pennies in a Jar by Dori Chaconas. The boy in the story is waiting for his father to come home from WWII. While the boy waits, he saves up his pennies to buy […]
NaNoWriMo Short Story Contest
Jackson, MI, United StatesWe are excited to announce the winners of our NaNoWriMo Short Story Contest in partnership with Concatenation Convention! 1st Place: Brad Hartke “Hubert, The Bee, The Corpse, and The Kiss” 2nd Place: Haley Lemon “The Lonely Ones” 3rd Place: Edward Burkhead “The Ritual” Congratulations to our winners and everyone who submitted an entry to […]
Concord Book Jackets Coffee Hour
Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesJoin the Concord Branch for a book discussion with coffee and dessert! Contact the branch at (517) 905-1379 for upcoming titles or just bring a book you want to share. Intended for adults.