"Rudolph, Frosty, And Captain Kangaroo" – Judy Gail Krasnow

On Judy's Performances…

"I, Karen F. Dunigan, Mayor of the City of Jackson, endorse the historic prison tours established by Judy Gail Krasnow, President of Jackson Journeys LLC. Her tours have brought over 2,000 visitors in 2010 not only from Jackson, but also from states as far away as California and Washington, even people from Canada and Europe. These tours, rich in historical facts, have enlightened and informed people about Jackson's prison history."

-Karen F. Dunigan
Mayor, City of Jackson

"Each Ambassador who attended LOVED the tour and would like to include the tour as part of the Statewide Ambassador Conference in September 2012! Thank you again for working with us -- what a wonderful experience. You, Armory Arts Village, and this tour are true assets of Jackson County!"

-Melissa S. Jaakkola
Membership Coordinator, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

"Jackson can be prison-sensitive …because it fears the outside world pictures the whole city as one vast prison. … Humans love old prison stuff. Judy Gail Krasnow, a Florida transplant … invented the tour. She tells one fascinating story after another. … Maybe the best way to prove Jackson is not one vast prison is to lure outsiders off I-94 so they can see for themselves."

-Brad Flory
Columnist for the "Citizen Patriot"

"The Old Prison Café is in a sectioned-off portion of The Gallery, a large room that once had four stories with 300 cells. With her vivid imagination, Krasnow even created a menu with Parolee pasta, BBQ Behind Bars and Whipping Cream on dessert. The caterer isn't quite that dramatic, but she does promise and "upscale, hearty meal."

-Monetta Harr
Food Columnist for the "Citizen Patriot," and freelance journalist

"From historic Prison to Artistic Vision" is the theme of Krasnow's guided tour of Armory Arts Village. Krasnow's talent as a storyteller shines as she chronicles the history of the site where 170 years ago Jackson first became known as a prison town."

-Gary Kalahar
Reporter, the "Citizen Patriot"

"We wanted to send you very heartfelt thanks for your tour. The students said it was "the coolest field trip" they'd ever been on; we heard them reminiscing for days – rare for teenagers. The way you related the prison's history was enthralling."

-Abbi Lee and Linda Miles
The da Vinci Institute

"We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Jackson's historic prison and the stories and history you shared of the people who lived and died there throughout the ages. The Questers members said they would highly recommend it to anyone they see."

-Sharon Shaft
The Dexter Trail Questers