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Michigan Theatre of Jackson

The Michigan Theatre, the last and largest theatre built in downtown Jackson, opened April 30, 1930. It was built for the mainstream popular entertainment of the day — vaudeville and movies. For just pennies, the public was treated like royalty as it passed under a glittering marqee into a Hollywood Fantasyland. The building’s exotic Spanish style, lavish interior plasterwork, ornate polychrome terra cotta facade, carved walnut furniture, plush wool carpeting, heavy damask draperies, stained glass light fixtures, and oil paintings entertained the patrons as much as the attractions on the stage and screen. It was the first air conditioned building in downtown Jackson and offered a place to escape the summer heat.

The Michigan Theatre of Jackson Inc., a not-for-profit Michigan corporation, acquired the building from the City of Jackson on August 24, 1993. The group continues to restore and operate the theatre, bring in classic films, art films, live theatre productions, concerts, meetings, and other community events.

124 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson, Michigan 49201

Events in the area

Title Date Location
Nite Lites Drive-thru Christmas Lights Show November 22, 2024 Michigan International Speedway
16th Annual Christmas Tack-O-Rama December 07, 2024 Northwest Early Elementary School
Michigan Shakespeare Festival (postponed for 2024) July 18, 2025 Baughman Theatre

To Be Announced Events in the area

Title Date Location
Southern MI Winter Beer Fest Early Mar American 1 Credit Union Event Center
Memorial Day Fireworks Late May Cascade Falls Park
Jackson Blues Festival Early Jun Jackson County Airport
Seasonal Keepers Barn Sale Early Jun Greenwood Road
Art, Beer, & Wine Fest Early Jun Ella Sharp Park
Independence Day Fireworks at the Cascades Early Jul Cascade Falls Park
Jackson Hot Air Jubilee Mid Jul Ella Sharp Park
Hot Air Jubilee Car Show Mid Jul Ella Sharp Park
Jackson County Fair Early Aug Jackson County Fair
Jackson Fireworks Late Aug Cascade Falls Park
Toy Show Early Nov Jackson County Fairground
Nite Lites Drive-thru Christmas Lights Show Late Nov Michigan International Speedway

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