Jackson College presents: Happy Holidays and a Merry Tuba Christmas to All on Dec. 3!
November 22, 2024
The Jackson College/Community Concert Band, Jazzy Jets, and the return of Tuba/Euphonium Christmas Carols will fill the air with cheer on Tuesday, Dec. 3 in the Potter Center’s Harold Sheffer Music Hall at 7 p.m. This free holiday concert event features selections including “White Christmas,” “Big Noise from the North Pole,” “Stars and Stripes for […]
Holiday Caroling Concert with Vocal Point set for Dec. 2
November 20, 2024
Join Jackson College’s premier concert choir, Vocal Point, for an evening of carols and holiday favorites! They will perform a free concert on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Jets Hangar. Vocal Point is comprised of Jackson College students under the direction of Dr. Richard Hintze.
Boys Basketball Tournament set for Jan. 25-26
November 19, 2024
Jackson College hosts the 15th Annual Boys Basketball Tournament for boys in grades 3-8 on Jan. 25-26, 2025, at the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse and Jets Air Station on Jackson College’s Central Campus. Cost for teams is $165, with a three-game guarantee. Gate fee is $5 per adult, $2 per child. Tournament is sponsored by the […]
Girls Basketball Tournament set for Jan. 5
November 19, 2024
Jackson College will host a Girls Youth Basketball Tournament on Jan. 5, 2025, in the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse, Central Campus. Teams of girls in grades 4-6 are welcome. Cost is $200 per team, with a three-game minimum. Online Registration — https://www.jacksoncollegejets.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20231109na33c3 Please send a check made out to JC Women’s Basketball to 2111 Emmons Road, […]
College receives $317,477 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials
November 13, 2024
Grand Rapids, MI (November 13, 2024) — The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $317,477 to support Jackson College’s efforts to help more working-age adults obtain the postsecondary degrees that open doors to opportunity in a knowledge-based economy. The grant was one of nine awarded through The Center’s competitive $6.4 […]
Legendary sounds of The Commodores to rock the Potter Center stage
October 30, 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful sounds and timeless hits as the Grammy award-winning Commodores bring their Motown magic to the Potter Center stage on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Renowned for chart-topping classics like “Easy,” “Brick House,” “Machine Gun,” “Nightshift,” and “Three Times a Lady,” The Commodores have captivated audiences worldwide […]
Baseball Prospect Camp set for Dec. 15
October 30, 2024
Jackson College will host a Baseball Prospect Camp on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon and 1-3 p.m. in the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse for interested 2025 high school students and 2026 graduates. With one-on-one interaction with Jackson College baseball team players and head coach Rick Smith, prospects will focus on hitting, infield/outfield […]
Percussion Concussion 2024 featuring Detroit Lions Drumline
October 28, 2024
Coverage: Jackson area high schoolers perform with Detroit Lions drumline, Honolulu Boom Jackson College announces the return of its highly anticipated Percussion Concussion on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Potter Center’s Harold Sheffer Music Hall. This annual event will feature performances by the Detroit Lions Drumline and a lineup of […]
Poetry Out Loud offers high school students a chance to compete!
October 28, 2024
Jackson College invites area high school students to participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition, Poetry Out Loud, coming Nov. 21 & 22, 2024, to Jackson College! Choose from 1,200-plus poems to recite and highlight your talent in competition. Judges will evaluate performance based on voice, articulation, understanding and accuracy. Presented in partnership with Michigan […]
Country superstar Jo Dee Messina coming to Potter Center Oct. 27
October 21, 2024
Feel the energy when country superstar Jo Dee Messina brings her high-energy concert tour “Heads Carolina, Tails California” to the Potter Center on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.! Tickets are still available! Messina launched her career with that signature single that instantly turned her into a household name. Following the success of “Heads Carolina, […]