JacksonVibe performs soul, funk and gospel at the Box Factory on Oct. 4
JacksonVibe musicians believe in the power of music to uplift and inspire. Audiences can experience the band’s powerful performance on Saturday, October 4, at the Box Factory for the Arts.JacksonVibe was born in Fort Wayne, IN, during the height of the COVID pandemic—a time when isolation and uncertainty made connection through music was more vital than ever, said frontrunner Derrick Jackson. Growing up in foster homes, “I learned early that music was the one constant I could carry with me,” he said.
Lake Effect Jazz brings Big Band songs, swing and swoon to the Box Factory on Sept. 20
Lake Effect Jazz brings Big Band songs, swing and swoon to the Box Factory on Sept. 20 ST. JOSEPH, MI – Now in its 26th year, Lake Effect Jazz Big Band continues to be one of the premier big bands in the Midwest. Featuring classic standards as well as new big band compositions, Lake Effect Jazz BB performs the music of Stan Kenton, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Pat Metheny and others. Mark your calendar for their final, high-energy concert of the year on Saturday, Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m., at
Series 5 Exhibit Opens Sept. 12 at the Box Factory Featuring Metalwork, Fiber Art, Paintings and Mor
From weavings and quilts to paintings and metalwork, an eclectic variety of artwork is on display at at the Box Factory for the Arts’ new Series 5 exhibition running Sept. 12 to Oct. 26. The public is invited to meet the artists at the Opening Reception on Friday, Sept.12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Light snacks and a cash bar will be available. The Series 5 exhibit is this year’s fifth show displaying artwork in four galleries on all three floors of the historic building. Featured artists are below. The
CALL FOR ARTISTS for 2026 Exhibition Series at Box Factory for the Arts
The Box Factory for the Arts is accepting applications for art exhibits for its 2026 Gallery Exhibition Series. Artists may propose an individual exhibition or a themed group show. All media will be considered. Exhibits run for six weeks. The Box Factory has four spacious galleries on three levels, each displaying a different exhibit. About two dozen pieces would be necessary to comfortably fit one of the galleries. As an alternative to an individual exhibit, artists can put together a two- or three-person
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Denise McGowan Tracy Brings Her Unstoppable Show to the Box Factory Stage
Denise McGowan Tracy Brings Her Unstoppable Show to the Box Factory Stage ST. JOSEPH, MI – Denise McGowan Tracy has issued a challenge to the audience at her upcoming performance at the Box Factory for the Arts. Her dynamic show, “Try and Stop Me!” features an evening of stories and song culled from her four decades in the entertainment business. She will bring “Try and Stop Me!” to the stage on Saturday, September 6, from 7-9 p.m. at the Box Factory, 1101 Broad St. in St. Joseph. Tickets are $15 for
