Art Events
October 2 - October 6
For a full list of upcoming art events visit the Jackson Arts Council website.
Arts Coalition Members - have your event included in this list fill out our Calendar of Events Form here. All events must be submitted by noon the Thursday before the mailing on Monday.
Henrik Soderstrom Exhibit, now- 10/5/17. Union University, 1050 Union University Dr., Jackson, TN. New works from Henrik Soderstrom will be on display in the Union University Art Gallery. For more information contact 731-661-5075.
Laura Wilson Exhibition, now - 10/27/17. The Ned, 314 E. Main St., Jackson, TN. For more information contact731-425-8397.
"Oil and Water" Exhibit by Ann Baxter and Mary McAuslin, now - 10/27/17. The Ned, 314 E. Main St., Jackson, TN. For more information contact 731-425-8397.
Teen Craft Night, 10/2/17, 4:00 pm, Jackson Madison Co. Library, 433 E. Lafayette St., Jackson, TN. Teens make crafts and make friends in the Teen Room. For more information contact 731-425-8600.
Beginner Dance Classes, 10/2/17, 7:30 pm, Jackson Sport and Fitness, 1068 Vann Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. The Jackson Ballroom Dance Club offers beginner classes for $2 every Monday. Couples and singles are welcome; a partner is not necessary to participate.
Homeschool Painting Class, 10/3/17, 9:30 am, Art in the Village, 40 Casey Jones Ln. #3, Jackson, TN. This class with Debra Bowers will run through Nov. 7 and explore various mediums. Contact: 803-600-9212.
Story Time – Library, 10/3/17, 10:30 am, Jackson Madison Co. Library, 433 E Lafayette St., Jackson, TN. Story time weekly for infants and toddlers to age 5. For more information call 731-425-8600.
Bob Clement: Talk and Book Signing, 10/3/17, 3:30 pm, Jackson Madison Co. Library, 433 E. Lafayette St., Jackson, TN. Former U.S. Congressman Bob Clement will speak about book Presidents, Kings and Convicts. Free and open to the public.
Children's Painting, 10/3/17, 4:00 pm, Art in the Village,40 Casey Jones Ln. #3, Jackson, TN. This is a 9 week class with Debra Bowers exploring acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media. Contact: 803-600-9212.
Jackson Visual Art Association Monthly Meeting,10/3/17, 6:00 pm, The Ned, 314 E. Main St., Jackson, TN. The membership of the Jackson Visual Arts Association will meet.
IntermediateDance Classes, 10/3/17, 7:30 pm, Jackson Sport & Fitness, 1068 Vann Dr., Jackson, TN. The Jackson Ballroom Dance Club offers intermediate dance classes for $5 every Tuesday. Couples and singles are welcome; a partner is not necessary to participate.
Reading Time at the Casey Jones Museum, 10/4/17, 10:00 am, Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum, 30 Casey Jones Ln., Jackson, TN. Weekly reading sessions for children pre-k - 5th grade. If interested call731-668-1222.
Basic Drawing, 10/5/17, 10:00 am, Art in the Village, 40 Casey Jones Ln. #3, Jackson, TN. Learn the alphabet of drawing. Contact Mary Spellings 731-616-8083.
Story Time - Library North, 10/5/17, 10:15 am & 11:00 am, Jackson Madison Co. Library North, 8 Stonebridge Blvd., Jackson, TN. Story time weekly for infants and toddlers to age 5. For more information call 731-425-8600.
Friends of the Library Noon Review, 10/5/17, 12:00 pm, Jackson Madison Co. Library, 433 E. Lafayette St., Jackson, TN. Bring your lunch and hear Dan Morris and guest Anna Kirk discuss 'The Winding Road to Liberty'. Free and open to the public. For more information call731-425-8600.
Piano Ensembles, 10/5/2017, 12:15 pm, Union University, 1050 Union University Dr., Jackson, TN. Union University Music Department. Contact: 731-661-5345.
Could You Survive a Global Pandemic?, 10/5/17, 6:00 pm, Jackson Madison Co. Library, 433 E. Lafayette St., Jackson, TN. Part of the NEA Big Read. The Red Cross will help children prepare of any type of disaster. Adults will hear from a panel of experts about disaster preparations. For information contact 731-425-8600.
Old Time Music Open Jam, 10/5/17, 6:00 pm, Old Country Store Ice Cream Parlor, Jackson, TN. Enjoy an open jam with the Jackson Area Plectral Society. Come and pick or just come to listen. Call 731-742-2921 for more information.
Tennessee Music Awards, 10/5/17, 6:30 pm, UofM Lambuth, 705 Lambuth Blvd., Jackson, TN. Celebrate the diverse music of Tennessee from Memphis to Jackson, Nashville to Knoxville, and Chattanooga to Johnson City. Contact: tnmusicawards.com.
Poet Mary Szybist, 10/5/17, 7:00 pm, Union University,1050 Union University Dr., Jackson, TN 38305. The Union University Department of English will host poet Mary Szybist for a reading of her work in Harvey Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
Lapsit Story Time, 10/6/17, 11:00 am, Jackson Madison Co. Library, 433 E. Lafayette St., Jackson, TN. For infants and babies up to 24 months.
Family Book Club, 10/6/17, 3:30 pm, Jackson Madison Co. Library, 433 E. Lafayette St., Jackson, TN. Call Jennifer Brewer, Children's Librarian for details 731-425-8600.