Coming up in April...

2nd Sunday is April 13th
Featured artist is Sharon Sunday.

NEW STUDIO OPENING: Accalia Shroads Photography. Head upstairs and welcome Accalia Shroads who is hosting a free craft creating thank you cards to distribute at local departments during Police appreciation week in May.

$3 Make-N-Take, hosted by Betty Kay Price. Take home a bouquet of springy flowers made with cork stamps.

Sign up for spring classes at Essa Arts.

Magician Chris Clark will be performing in Jackson School of the Arts Ensemble Theatre, April 13 at 2pm.
A comedy magic show with audience participation, juggling and puppets too! After the show, children up to age 16 make a "magical" art project. Magician Chris Clark has been performing for 35 years including spots on the "Rachael Ray Show," the "Late Show" with David Letterman, "Live with Regis and Kelly," and the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno. Tickets are $10 in advance, $7.50 for current JSA students and $12 at the door. Purchase tickets online at jacksonarts.org, on-site at Jackson School of the Arts during class times, or by phone 517-784-2389.

Hazelle M. Designs will be having a closing sale. Stop in to wish her farewell.

Make an Easter basket or bag filled with colorful stones with Bridgid Mote at Circle of Stones! Priced from $5-up. Colorful Spring bracelets and earrings $5- up. Great little gifts and sugar free!
 

Twilight Fairy Gala
Friday, April 25th, 6-8:30 PM
An exclusive ticketed event and fundraiser for Jackson School of the Arts. The gala is a magical evening with an amazing performance, a light dinner and dancing in the Fairy Bistro, a craft activity, a gift bag and T-shirt for children and a surprise guest. This event is an exclusive private event the night before the Fairy Festival ahead of the weekend crowds and is a fundraiser for Jackson School of the Arts. Tickets on sale now. Make your reservations early. Seating/attendance is limited. See www.jacksonarts.org or call 517-784-2389.

The 7th Annual Fairy Festival at ART 634 and Jackson School of the Arts, a Free Community Event
Saturday, April 26th, 11–4pm
AND Sunday, April 27th, 12-3pm
Two days of imaginative fun with arts and crafts activities, face painting, Tea with the Rose Queen, Strolling Musicians, Knights and Dragons, performances by Jackson School of the Arts Fairy Festival Players and ballet students as dancing fairies. Eat and shop with vendors and in Ye Ole Fairy Shoppe. Walk through the Fairy Kingdom. Don't forget to dress up! Some activities have a nominal fee ($1-5)

2014 Fairy Festival Sponsors: Curtis & Curtis, P.C., Classic Turning, Inc. , Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation, The Craft Agency, Willis & Jurasek P.C. , Willis & Machnik Financial Services, RW Mercer Co., Great Lakes Metal Finishing, Bond and Company PLC, Heart & Hand Massage Therapy

The Jackson Historic Prison Tours
The 2014 season opens in April and runs through mid-November. Experience an interactive history at The Michigan Theatre, followed by a delicious lunch at Steve's Ranch. Then, tour Michigan's First State Prison, now Armory Arts Village. See the dungeon-like old solitary area and more as lively storytelling guides share tales of fascinating history about the two largest walled prisons in the world! Visit the website: www.historicprisontours.com or call 517.817.8960. Reservations Necessary.