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Madcap Puppets – Monsters of Baseball
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In Madcap Puppets "Monsters of Baseball," the sign at the ball park says "No Monsters Allowed!" but that doesn't stop Roscoe from sneaking a little monster named Gus in to see a baseball game. It seems they're not alone as more monsters begin slipping into the ball park to join the fun. Giant puppets bring the history and tradition of baseball alive through songs, stories, and poems. There's room for everyone, including the audience, to celebrate America's favorite past time.…
Two on Tap
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Two on Tap brings audiences back in time to the era when couples like Fred & Ginger and Mickey and Judy filled the silver screen with tight vocal harmony and precision tap choreography. Classic songs, fantastic vocals, gorgeous costumes and exciting tap dancing mix for Two on Tap! Celebrated performers Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano pay tribute to the Great American Songbook and classic Broadway song-and-dance in this fun, lively, and fast-paced show that gets crowds singing and dancing along…
Art Exhibit with Emalea Rupe
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Emalea Rupe’s works of art will be on display in the Markay Gallery April 21 through May 28. Rupe explains that art begins with a thought, an image in the mind, as well as our perception of the world around us. “Being a quiet person, interaction with others has never come easy. This exhibit is in part a creative view of what it feels like to be me, as I share ideas through painting, photography, and ceramics,” the artist added…
The Wizard of Oz
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MOVIE SHOWTIMES ARE AT 3:00 PM AND 7:00 PM Kansas girl Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, are whisked by a tornado into the magical land of Oz in this much loved musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel. Dorothy joins the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion on an adventure down the Yellow Brick Road to persuade the Wizard to help her find her way home. Be sure to check out the "Every Dorothy needs a…
Rik Roberts – Comedian
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You won’t want to miss Rik Roberts’ comedy show or his “Barney Fife” impersonation. Rik Roberts spent his youth in Kentucky working on tobacco and horse farms. His interest in becoming the next Tom Brokaw – or perhaps a host of Saturday Night Live – inspired him to chase after a college education. After earning a degree in communications from Bethany College, Rik worked for Simon & Schuster in Columbus, OH, then joined a nationally touring comedy troupe “Midwest Comedy…
The Lion King, Jr.
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Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor. TICKETS AVAILABLE at: Sts. Peter and Paul School office located at 229 S. New York Avenue in Wellston Markay Cultural Arts Center located at 269 E. Main Street in Jackson
Evening With the Arts
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The 2017 Evening with the Arts – “Mad for the Markay” – will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Jackson Area YMCA beginning at 7PM. Entertainment will be provided by “The Menus,” a Cincinnati-based cover band. Delicious food and desserts will be catered by The Wounded Goose and a gourmet coffee bar provided by The Spot on Main. (All included with ticket price.) A cash bar will be available for beer (Sixth Sense Brewing Company) and wine purchases.…
Gone With the Wind
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MOVIE SHOWTIMES ARE AT 1:30 PM AND 6:30 PM Gone With the Wind boils down to a story about a spoiled Southern girl's hopeless love for a married man. Producer David O. Selznick managed to expand this concept, and Margaret Mitchell's best-selling novel, into nearly four hours' worth of screen time, on a then-astronomical 3.7-million-dollar budget, creating what would become one of the most beloved movies of all time. Gone With the Wind opens in April of 1861, at the…
D.M. Davis Combined Choirs
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The D.M. Davis Combined Male and Ladies Choir will be presenting "By Request", Chorus favorites from the past requested by members. Over the several years the choirs have been singing and entertaining in the Jackson area, and have built quite a file of songs. The choirs have looked back to past shows and will sing a few songs that have been favorites of the choir members. In addition to the men’s and ladies choirs, we have added a smaller, select…
Dwight Icenhower, Elvis Tribute Artist
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Reigning Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion Dwight Icenhower is a five-time World Champion Elvis Presley tribute artist, and is recognized for his good looks and his amazing voice that has sometimes even been mistaken for Elvis himself. A Pomeroy, Ohio native, Dwight continues to awe audiences of all ages and his fans enjoy him both on and off stage. He's had the opportunity to share the stage with some personal friends of Elvis including: DJ Fontana, The…