Sweet Georgia Sound: First Tuesday of Every MonthShow
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Sweet Adelines, International, an all-women a capella chorus. All are welcome--if you've ever wondered if you could sing or just enjoy singing--join us- Sweet Georgia Sound, a chapter of the Sweet Adelines. Meet the First Tuesday of every month.Call for information and directions 751-5397; 923-7665; 932-5387.
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All-women a capella chorus
Additional Events
Event ID# 1845:
Sidney’s Salon: Second Tuesday of Every Month Show
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Second Tuesday of Every Month – Sidney’s Salon features authors, poets or musicians in a “salon” setting at the Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St, Macon. Refreshments at 5:30pm, performance at 6:00pm. Admission $5. Reservations are not necessary. 743-3851
Location:
Sidney Lanier Cottage
935 High St
Macon. 743-3851
Educational
Event ID# 2159:
Museum of Arts & Sciences: Weekly EventsShow
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Planetarium shows daily & weekly
Museum Observatory open Fridays 8-10p.m.
Sky Over Macon Planetarium show Fridays, 8p.m.
Mini Zoo tours daily
Polar Bear Den -Wed. 10:30-11:00AM
www.masmacon.com
MGAA, in partnership with Market City Cafe, displaying members art work in the cafe in downtown Macon. Stop by and visit the back dining room and main dining area. the next change out of art work will be held on June 26th. Call MGAA to be added to the list of members displaying.
Location:
Market City Cafe
Corner of Cherry and Third Streets, Downtown Macon
Call for Artist - Georgia Peach Festival - Deadline May 15Show
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For the first time in its history, the Georgia Peach Festival (June 13-21) will feature a juried art show. Artists from all over the state and region are invited to submit their work for approval and display during the festival in downtown Fort Valley. For more information, visit www.worldslargestpeachcobbler.com or call 478-825-5986.
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Georgia Peach Festival
Fort Valley
478-825-5986
Art
Event ID# 2414:
CALL FOR ARTISTS - "Uncommon Threads" deadline June 17Show
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A Judged Show Open to ALL Midstate Artists. entry deadline: 5:00PM June 17, 2008.
Show dates: June 20 - July 11, 2008.
Jewelry-Basktry-Rug Making-Needle Arts-Weaving-Wearable Art-Dolls-Home Decor-Wall Hangings-Etc. Call the Art Associations for details.
Location:
Middle Georgia Art Association
2330 Ingleside Ave.
Macon
744-9557
www.middlegeorgia.org
Free Sketching Session: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Nola Brantley Library, Watson Blvd, Warner Robins (across from City Hall). A live model will be provided. You may bring charcoal, pastels, or colored pencil. Food and drink are not allowed in the library. Contact Dona Schaeffer at home 788-1529, or at work 923-9753 for more information.
An exhibition of works featuring artists Mase Lucas and Kathy willingham. Other works representing The Horse will be provided by members of Lamar Arts. The Artist Reception will be Friday, May 16, from 6-8pm.
Miss America 1953: Neva Langeley Fickling will transport you to the famous Maconite's adventures in the national spotlight. Pageant gowns, crowns and photographs. www.masmacon.com
NEW LOCATION! 333 COTTON AVE.
Featured artists:
Patricia Frankum - Handmade Hats
Jeff Lieb - Art Jewelry
Jim Messer - Photography
Maria Sjostrum - Art Jewelry
As a way of celebrating the students' hard work, we will be selling our creations at the Vineville Academy Art Auction. This special event will help raise money for our Visual Arts program.
The Art Auction will be held on Monday, May 12th from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.
In addition to the students' art work we will also be auctioning arts and crafts donated by staff and friends of Vineville Academy.
Wait until you see what these students have created! They continue to amaze!
For more information please call Vineville Academy of the Arts at 779-3250.
Location:
VinevilleFineArtsMagnet School
2260 Vineville Ave.
Macon
779-3250
mthurston.vineacad@bibb.k12.ga.us
Date:
May 12, 2008
Art
Event ID# 2334:
13th Annual SOUTHWORKS Juried Art ExhibitionShow
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13th Annual SOUTHWORKS Juried Art Exhibition: May 2 thru May 31, 2008, The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) in Watkinsville, GA will proudly display in its Main Gallery a national juried art exhibit featuring selected works in a variety of media, produced by skilled artists from around the country. OCAF’s Main Gallery is open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 am – 4 pm with an opening gala to be held on May 2nd from 7 – 9 pm. OCAF is located at 34 School Street, Watkinsville. For more information please call (706) 769-4565, info@ocaf.com or visit our website at www.ocaf.com.
Location:
Oconee Cultural Arts
34 School Street
Watkinsville, GA
706-769-4565
info@ocaf.com
www.ocaf.com.
New Exhibit at the Tubman Museum
Brown v. Board of Education
Library of Congress Exhibition Marks 50th Anniversary
Macon, GA – On display: May 2, 2008 – July 27, 2008) Handed down on May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal” was pivotal to the struggle for racial desegregation in the United States. On May 2, 2008 a very special exhibition that explores the case and celebrates the legacy of the court’s historic decision opens at the Tubman African American Museum. Entitled, “With an Even Hand”: Brown v. Board at Fifty, the exhibition features more than 100 books, photographs, political cartoons, manuscripts, maps, music and films all from the comprehensive civil rights collection of the Library of Congress.
Location:
The Tubman Museum
340 Walnut St
Downtown Macon
www.tubmanmuseum.com
Date:
May 12, 2008
- July 27, 2008
Additional Events
Event ID# 2298:
Search for the Ivory-Billed WoodpeckerShow
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Search for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
Dr. Goeff Hill from Auburn University will describe recent possible sightings and what is being done to find any remaining members of a woodpecker species that was thought to be extinct.
Free during the regular meeting of the Ocmulgee Audubon Society
Location:
Museum of Arts and Sciences
4182 Forsyth Rd
Macon
478-477-3232
www.masmacon.com
Date:
May 12, 2008
Art
Event ID# 2229:
Middle GA Art Association Annual Members' MeetingShow
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Join us for the annual election and reports of the past year's activites and achievments. If you are intersted in volunteering at MGAA information on committees and events will be available.
Our guests will be Dr. Harry Eskew, Professor Emeritus, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Loyd Landrum retired Minister of Music, Vineville Baptist Church. Together, they will share an introduction to this amazing early American vocal art form. After viewing a short portion of the documentary film “Awake My Soul” our speakers will offer vocal demonstrations and a discussion of “shape music”.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Refreshments 5:30 pm - Program 6:00 –7:00 pm
Reservations not required. For questions, call 743-3851.
Admission is $5 for HMF members, $10 for non-members and $3 for students.
This program is sponsored by Market City Cafe with the joint support of Macon Arts and the City of Macon.
Location:
Sidney Lanier Cottage
935 High Street
Macon
743-3851
A judged show, open to all mid-state photographers ages 18 and older. Reception begins at 6:00PM on May 16, 2008. Call 478-744-9557 for more information and gallery hours.
Location:
Middle Georgia Art Association
2330 Ingleside Ave., Macon
One of the outstanding successes of the modern theater--winner of Tony Award for best play. The greatest of war plays. Box office opens May 8. M - F, 1 - 6 PM. 471-PLAY or 477-3342.
Location:
Macon Little Theatre
4220 Forsyth Rd
Macon 471-PLAY or 477-3342
Macon Little Theatre
Mister Roberts
Written by Joshua Logan
Directed by Chuck NeSmith
May 16, 17, I8, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Box Office Opens: May 8
Box Office hours; 1:00-6:00PM Mon-Fri.
Location:
Macon Little Theater
4220 Forsyth Rd
Macon
471-PLAY or 477-3342
From contemporary Chihuly glass to fossilized crinoids, this diverse exhibition presents additions to the Museum’s permanent collection over the past five years.
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Location:
Museum of Arts and Sciences
4182 Forsyth Rd
478-477-3232
www.masmacon.com
May 16 -Dinner at 5:30 PM with show at 6:30 PM
May 17 - Show only at 6:30 PM
Dinner and Show: $10.00
Show only: $5.00
Call Houston Arts Allaince for info 218-5229
Performed by Theatre Macon. reservations required. Call for showtimes, tickets and information 746-9485 from 10;00am-3:00pm, Mon-Sat. www.theatremacon.com
PSYCHOSTICK ANNOUNCES THEIR "TERRIBLE SHIRT" TOUR!PROPER ATTIRE IS SUGGESTED
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PSYCHOSTICK
Not familiar with PSYCHOSTICK? You can sample their music at:
www.myspace.com/psychostick
For more info:
Krista Mettler / Skye Media & Design
908-889-5029 / publicity@rockridgemusic.com
"Georgia Bout, LLC” and the “Revolution Fight League” (RFL) present “Relentless” another RFL action packed VIP Mixed Martial Arts event to be held at “The Coliseum” (Macon Centreplex), on Saturday May 17th, 2008. This Pro/Am event will offer at least ten exciting fights, UFC/WEC celebrities, raffles, sports memorabilia, t-shirt, DVD sales and much more
Event times: 17 May 2008 (Sat)7:30 PM
Ticket Information: Tickets on sale now!
Ticket Prices: $22.00 - $82.00
Additional Information: Reserved seating
Tickets website: Buy Tickets
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation to host a writer’s workshop with award winning novelist Terry Kay on Saturday May 17th, 2008 from 9-11am. Terry Kay says he does not write to tell a story, but to discover one. In his two-hour workshop he will share some of those experiences and address questions about the writing process from basic outlining to character development.
Location:
1902 OCAF Center
34 School Street
Watkinsville, GA.
706-769-4565
info@ocaf.com
Price:
$20.00 / Person
Date:
May 17, 2008
Art
Event ID# 2312:
Introduction to PMC - Ellen Miles ClassShow
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Introduction to PMC - Ellen Miles Class Date: MAY 17th Time:10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Workshop Fee: $130.00 per person includes all materials. Class will be limited to 6-12 participants.
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WILD CHILD ARTS
120 N WAYNE ST
MONROE GA 30655
770-855-3340 WILDCHILDARTS.NET
Lee Nelson - talking about marketing. He is a great speaker, and his information will work not only for artists, but for any business. The cost for the full day workshop on Saturday May 17th from 9-5pm is $90 and is well worth it for any one who is wanting to sell. For more information call Leslie Wallace 929-2263 or 396-9198
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For more information:
Leslie Wallace
929-2263 or 396-9198
Market hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon with plenty of parking in the new, free parking deck on Poplar St. Come join your neighbors at the market and support local business.
Location:
City Market on the Green
Poplar St at Broadway
478-836-4564
davisfarmscsa@aol.com
www.freewebs.com/davisfarmscsa
http://maconmarket.blogspot.com/
Date:
May 17, 2008
Art
Event ID# 2346:
Georgia Jug Fest - Birdhouse CompetitionShow
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Georgia Jug Fest will hold a Pottery Birdhouse Competition. All potters are welcome to compete. Birdhouses can be of any pottery design, but must be functional and suitable for use outdoors. There will be a $500 Purchase Prize. For more information go to www.danielauctioncompany.com and link to GA Jug Fest there (see the face jug on the left hand side).
Sponsored by
Roberta/Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
(478) 836-3029; (478) 718-6596
rcccoc@pstel.net and
Crawford Co. Historical Society (478) 836.3121
Location:
Knoxville, GA
Date:
May 17, 2008
Music & Dance
Event ID# 2408:
Southwest High School Philharmonic Society Presents Annual Spring ConcertShow
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Southwest High School
Philharmonic Society
Presents
Annual Spring Concert
May 17, 2008
7:00 pm
Ticket $7
(Meal Included)
Held In the Willingham A Building
See Mr. Mills for Tickets or call
(478)779-4466
Location:
Southwest High School
Willingham A Building
779-4466
Price:
$7.00 / Person
Date:
May 17, 2008
Additional Events
Event ID# 2355:
The Revolution Fight League - "Relentess"Show
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"Georgia Bout, LLC" and the "Revolution Fight League" (RFL) present "Relentless" another RFL action packed VIP Mixed Martial Arts event to be held at "The Coliseum" (Macon Centreplex), on Saturday, May 17th, 2008. This Pro/Am event will offer at least ten exciting fights, UFC/WEC celebrities, raffles, sports memorabilia, t-shirt, DVD sales and much more.
Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss
Runs from July 25 – August 3
Auditions: May 18 and 19 at MLT - 7:30 PM
Needed: 4 males and 4 females for leads plus
assorted gangsters, Hot Box dolls
Salvation Army evangelists and Cuban partiers
"Pippin" Auditions
Auditions for the Backlot Players summer youth show "Pippin" are just around the corner. BOOYA (Backlot's Own Original Youth Actors) will hold auditions for "Pippin" on Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rose Theatre (23 West Johnston St., Forsyth Courthouse Square). Show dates are July 31 to August 10. Please visit htp://www.thebacklotplayers.org for more information.
Location:
Rose Theatre
23 West Johnston St.
Forsyth Courthouse Square
Word Explosion 2008
at Macon City Auditorium
Join Dr. Maurice Watson & Beulahland Bible Church for WORD EXPLOSION 2008
With guest speakers:
Bishop Noel Jones
Bishop Joseph Walker
Bishop Kenneth Ulmer
Musical Guest:
Martha Munizzi (Wed.)Event times: 20 May 2008 (Tue)
7:00 PM
21 May 2008 (Wed)
7:00 PM
22 May 2008 (Thu)
7:00 PM
Ticket Information: Ticket Prices: Free admission
Additional Information: For more information:
Beulahland Bible Church
1010 Newberg Ave.
Macon Ga. 31206
478-784-1555
www.beulahland.org
Location:
Macon City Auditorium
Downtown Macon
478-784-1555
www.beulahland.org
Austin, TX-based four-piece 54 Seconds has confirmed a tour that will see them on the road in May. The band, headed up by Spencer Gibb, who is the son of the Bee Gees’ Robin Gibb, released their latest album, “Postcards from California,” in 2007
Location:
Star Bar
Atlanta
908-889-5029 publicity@rockridgemusic.com
Bring your gloves and gardening tools to help spruce up the trees and native wildflowers along the nature trail. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Please contact the Museum in advance: 478-477-3232; info@masmacon.com
Location:
Museum of Arts and Sciences
Macon
477-3232
info@masmacon.com
Date:
May 24, 2008
Music & Dance
Event ID# 2001:
Encore Series from the Young Artist SeriesShow
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Performers from the Young Artist Series featuring cello and piano sonata and Opus 19 by Rachmaninoff. Daniel Holloway, piano; Louise Barfield, piano. Logan White, photography.
Location:
Little Carnegie of the South
1954 Forsyth Rd
Macon 256-3388
Maconite Andrew Jackson Lyndon III (1918-1989) bequethed his small but significant art collection to the Museum of Arts and Sciences in memory of his parents. the collection is an amazingly diverse portfolio with works by imporatnt 20th centruy American and European artist. Chinese and Korean antiquities contirbute additional flare to the collection.
Location:
Museum of Arts and Sciences
Date:
May 30, 2008
- September 21, 2008
Theatre & Film
Event ID# 2384:
“Explorers of Mauna Kea” Show PremiersShow
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Museum of Arts and Sciences
4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon
Take a virtual tour of the world’s largest telescopes and marvel at their discoveries.
Free with Museum admission
478-477-3232; www.masmacon.com
Location:
Museum of Arts and Sciences
Mark Smith Planetarium
478-477-3232
www.masmacon.com
SUMMER ART CAMPS
PERRY ARTS CENTER
JUNE 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, & 23-27
AGES 7-13
COST: $90.00 per student
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
BEVERLY USSERY 478-893-1570
beverly_u@yahoo.com
OR
SUSAN VERROCHI 478-287-5262 sverock@mail.comsouth.net
MLT with the Academy of the Performing Arts will have Summer Kid's Camp June 2-6 and June 9-13. this years production will be "Joesph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Registration forms are available at the MLT Box Office from 1-6pm.
Location:
Macon Little Theatre
4220 Forsyth Rd
Macon 471-PLAY or 477-3342
