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WBBJ TV August 4, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Symphony is gearing up for their 61st season, but this year will feature a new addition. “The Jackson Symphony is delighted today to announce that we are beginning a children’s choir,” said executive director Sherry Freeman. Freeman says this is an extension of their educational youth and children’s outreach program. “We have a Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra, and so this new children’s choir represents an additional part of our outreach to children and families throughout Jackson and West Tennessee,” said Freeman. Freeman s...

MARSHALL, Michigan — The Franke Center for the Arts has announced a new season of concerts and events. It will kick off on Sept. 11 with country rock artists Michigan Rattlers and will finish with a first-ever event, the Michigan Music Video Awards. Other highlights include alternative rock icons The Verve Pipe and blues legend Savoy Brown. Favorite events returning include Wolf Tree Film Festival, Irish Pub Night and The Second City. In addition to individual tickets, The Franke will also offer ticket packages. The season FlexTicket will allow patrons to choose six shows from among nine...

Jackson Arts Council celebrates local artists while beginning transition to next director View Comments Jackson Arts Council’s main objective is to promote the work of local artists, and they did that this past week with its second annual The Arts Backstage event. The event is held on the stage at The Ned, and local artists were lined up throughout the stage area and to the side where backstage would be during a production with their work on display. “We spread it out some this year because last year’s inaugural event happened in February right before the pandemic,” said Melinda Reid,...

WBBJ TV May 20, 2021 HENDERSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Symphony was on the move again Thursday evening, with their brass quintet popping up a mobile stage in Chester County. The group played at the Chester County Courthouse lawn in downtown Henderson. Attendees were able to enjoy music on a sunny day, and it was entirely free. The event was sponsored by the Henderson Arts Commission. Arts Commission President Jason Bramblett says when they first heard about this concert, they jumped on the opportunity. “We heard about it last year through COVID, and I’ve been meeting with the Symphony to ...

WBBJ TV April 8, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Symphony announced the theme of their 61rst season Thursday. It’s called “Resound,” a reference to their commitment to the arts in the city of Jackson, and also the hard work they’ve put in to be back on stage after the pandemic. The Symphony says this year you can expect over a dozen different concerts ranging from Beethoven to a “Halloween Spooktacular.” They’re even bringing back the Starlight Symphony, a free concert for the whole community. General admission tickets for the Symphony are $35 and you will soon be able to bu...