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Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

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FESTIVALS

Big Pig Jig

5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Saturday, Vienna. Livestock shows, barbecue, food, music and more. www.bigpigjig.com. Admission $8 today, $5 Saturday before 3 p.m., and $8 after 3 p.m. Saturday.

Taylor County’s

Countryside Festival

Butler. Today: 5:30 p.m. pageants, 7 p.m. Gospel artists David Leon and Jordan Rager, 8:30 p.m. street concert and dance. Saturday: 9 a.m. opening of arts, crafts and food, 10 a.m. live entertainment begins, noon military salute, 2 p.m. parade, 3:30 p.m. Elvis Presley impersonator. Also featuring pig calling, cow patty bingo and more. (478) 862-3661. Free admission and parking.

Deer Festival

Saturday, on the square in downtown Monticello. 7:30 a.m.: Deer Dash, a one-mile fun run. 8 a.m.: 5K run/walk. 9 a.m.: festival kick off. Arts, crafts and informational booths. Venison Cook-off, children’s rides and activities, live entertainment, crowning of the Deer Festival Queen at 2 p.m., a host of contests including the longest beard and the Deer Stand Derby. 3 p.m.: parade. Nancy Arnold Wood at the Chamber of Commerce office, (706) 468-8994 or e-mail jasperchamber@bellsouth.net. Sage Edwards with the Better Hometown Program, (706) 468-1995 or e-mail betterhometown@bellsouth.net. www.historicmonticello.com.

Andrew UMC Fall Festival

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Andrew United Methodist Church, 2430 Ga. 127, Kathleen. Huge craft fair with vendors, communitywide yard sale (lots for rent, $10, call 808-6035), gently worn clothing sale ($2 per bag), inflatables and hay rides for kids, breakfast and lunch. Flu shots, H1N1 shots available. Free.

Harvest Fest

10 a.m. Saturday, Family Life Church (formerly New Harvest Church of God), 12689 Ga. 87, Juliette. Games, candy and fun for the kids. Live music featuring The Singing Purcells, Damascus Road, Daniel Barfield and Forgiven. Free.

Peruvian Festival

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14-15, Rancho Loma Linda, 715 Kirkpatrick Road, Cochran. Experience Peru, its music, food and culture. Sponsored by Southern States Peruvian Horse Club, Rancho Loma Linda and Peruvian Association of Savannah. (352) 302-9402. info@ssphc.org. Parking: $10 per vehicle.

Merritt Pottery Festival

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Crawford County High School Gym, 400 E. Agency St., Roberta. (478) 474-7833 or merrittpottery@hotmail.com.

Native American Indian Pow Wow

Dec. 3-5, Mile Branch Park, Pulaski County Boat Landing, Hawkinsville. Authentic handmade Indian art, crafts and food vendors. Activities will include drumming, dancers, storytelling, flint-knapping, Native American history and educational programs for children and more. Hawkinsville Better Hometown, (478) 783-9294. No admission charge.

Wesleyan Storytelling Festival

6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Wesleyan College, Candler Alumnae Building, Benson Room, 4760 Forsyth Road. Enjoy stories, refreshments and conversation at this family event. Several different genres of stories will be told by Wesleyan education students and guests. 757-5117. Free.

MARKETS

City Market on the Green

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Poplar Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Vendors offer locally grown produce, organic produce, local hand-crafted items and home-baked goods. Naomi Davis, 836-4564 or Davisfarmscsa@aol.com. Visit www.maconmarket.com for market updates.

Community Market

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, corner of Broad and Lumpkin streets on U.S. 341, Hawkinsville. Hawkinsville Better Hometown, (478) 783-9294.

Crawford County Community Market

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 14, Ga. 42 and U.S. 80, Knoxville. (478) 957-1209, (478) 836-3825 or e-mail crawfordmarket@ymail.com for more information.

Milledgeville Marketplace

3 p.m.-dark Tuesdays through Nov. 24, Downtown Farmers Market, 222 East Hancock St., Milledgeville. Locally grown produces, arts and crafts. www.milledgevillemarketplace.com.

Holiday Creations

Through Dec. 19, Monroe County Arts Alliance Gallery, 54 N. Jackson St. Artists, crafters and writers are encouraged to participate. Items should be mostly handmade and/or decorated. Participants must be members ($25) to sell in the market place. Students can also join for $10. $15 fee for each participant. Monroe County Arts Alliance, (478) 994-8668, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.

GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN

Heaven’s Treasures

6 p.m. Saturday, New Elim Baptist Church, with Calvary’s Way. Ann Mullis, (478) 935-2957 or (478) 390-2041.

Calvary’s Way

7 p.m. today, Buckner’s Restaurant and Music Hall, Interstate 75, exit 201. 6 p.m. Saturday, New Elim Baptist Church, Hartley Bridge Road. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Lawrence Drive Baptist Church, Lawrence Drive. (478) 788-8985. www.calvarysway.com.

Lifepoint Band

7 p.m. today, Lifepoint Church, 120 Walker Road, Byron.

Fall Gospel Sing

7 p.m. Saturday, Warner Robins Civic Center, 700 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Featuring The Kingsmen, The McKameys, Brian Free and Assurance. (941) 756-6942. $10 donation per person at door; offering for FCC Ministries taken during concert.

Buddy Greene

7 p.m. Saturday, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. 301-5470. $19 adults, $15 students. Also appearing during prelude and 11 a.m. service Sunday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 753 College St. 743-4623.

Wes Hampton

6 p.m. Sunday, Rock Springs Church, Milner. Wes Hampton of the Gaither Vocal Band will perform. (770) 229-8663 or www.rockspringsonline.com.

Old Friends Promotions Concert

7 p.m. Nov. 14, Theatre Dublin, 314 Academy Ave., Dublin. Featured singers are Logan Smith, Drew Parker, Pure Heart, Redeemed Trio and Common Garments. Jonathan Fisher, (478) 918-7800. $10 at door.

Gospel Concert

7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Southern Pines Ag-Expo Center, Southern Pines Road, Dublin. Nov. 20: The Chuck Wagon Gang, Archie Watkins, The Encouragers, Sandra and Friends. Nov. 21: The Inspirations, The Diplomats, The Reggie Saddler Family, Common Garments and more. Bring lawn chairs. Purchase tickets at The Olive Branch, Dublin; Christian Accents, Eastman; and The Lamb’s Well, Centerville and Cordele. (478) 689-4496. $15 advance each day or $25 advance two-day ticket.

The Refuge

6-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. A Christian youth/young adult center. 4917-A Mercer University Drive. 390-4013. $3 admission, concession and games extra.

The Net Teen Center

8-11 p.m. Fridays, 102 Gunn Road, Centerville. Ages 13-18, supervised, safe community activities and games. Snacks available to purchase. Supervised by pastors of the Rain Church. (478) 953-7246. www.therainchurch.com.

Gospel and Jam Session

8-10:30 p.m. every first and third Friday, Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 809 S. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. (478) 997-1734. Free.

JAZZ

GCSU Jazz Band Fall Concert

7:30 p.m. today, Russell Auditorium, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville. The band presents “Funkadelic,” featuring songs such as “Getaway,” “Buffalo Wings” and “When I Fall in Love.” (478) 445-8289 or (478) 445-4226. $7, free for Georgia College students with ID.

An Intimate Evening with Ronnie Laws

8 p.m. today, Douglass Theatre. Internationally renowned saxophonist. Part of the First Friday Smooth Jazz Series. 742-2000. $35.

Jazzy Joy

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Cafe 567. Featuring the sounds of a new acoustic jazz ensemble featuring Eileen Desterno on vocals in the midst of a color-full art exhibit of her musician series paintings currently on display at the cafe. Special guests and an open jazz jam are planned.

All That Jazz

7 p.m. Saturday, Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. Hosted by the Tubman African American Museum. Featuring Harold Thomas and the Danger Zone, followed by A.J. the DJ. Catered by Edgar’s Restaurant and Polly’s Hospitality Institute. Silent auction with all proceeds going to educational and community initiatives. 743-8544. www.tubmanmuseum.com. $100, tables of 8 are $750.

“Jumpin’ with Johnny” Tribute Concert

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents a musical tribute to Johnny Mercer featuring the Kim Polote Trio of Savannah. The Trio, which includes popular pianist David Duckworth and acoustic bassist Alisha E. Duckworth, presents a lively show filled with timeless Mercer hits including “Autumn Leaves,” “Blues in the Night,” “Moon River” and many more. $10 in advance (purchase at Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Douglass), $12 at door.

Tom Ridgeway

6:30-9 p.m. each Friday, China Gourmet, 2975 Arkwright Road. Elegant dinner music.

Live Jazz with the

Musical Stylings of K-Mo

Thursday and Friday nights, Chef Audrey’s Bistro and Bakery, 2728 Watson Blvd., Suite E, Warner Robins. Live jazz; spoken word added on the second and fourth Friday. (478) 953-7480.

Jazz Appreciation Class

6:30 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 390 Pierce Ave. Taught by George Saunders. Everyone welcome. 742-4281. Free.

HIP-HOP

Poetic Peace

7-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Cafe 567, 567 Cherry St. Open mic for poets, singers, painters, rappers and more. Hosted by Y-O. 744-9888, myspace.com/poeticpeace. Free.

ROCK

Second Sunday Brunch

Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Washington Park. Featuring Shane Bridges and Molly Stevens. CollegeHillMacon.com.

Skydog 63

Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 22, Central City Park. Celebrate the birthday, life and music of Duane Allman, or “Skydog,” on what would have been his 63rd birthday. Rain location: City Auditorium. 986-7093. www.skydogmacon.com. Admission: one or more canned goods.

VARIETY

Comedian Gallagher

8 p.m. Nov. 21, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. 257-6391. $35.50 floor seats, $23.50 balcony; $5 increase day of show.

The Magnolia Music and Medicine Show

6-8 p.m. Dec. 12, The Magnolia Theatre, Main Street, downtown Eastman. The Dodge Arts Guild presents its bimonthly show, styled after an old-time radio broadcast, with all live music and performances and featured artist, Grammy Award winner Tim O’Brien. O’Brien was also voted 1993 Male Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. (478) 374-4723. www.magnoliamusicandmedicineshow.com.

Drag Queen Bingo

6:30-9 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of the month, Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, 430 Cherry St. Free drinks and admission for the ladies.

Southern Gents

8:30 p.m. Fridays, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, 4493 Houston Ave. 784-1454. 8 p.m. Saturdays, Warner Robins Moose Chapter 1688, 400 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins. 922-4367. Taylor Hanson, (478) 718-6666 or Calvin Poole (478) 978-6568.

DANCE

Dance

8 p.m. Nov. 20, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Ballroom, beach and country music. 923-5007 or 742-9367. $5.

Dance

8:30 p.m. Fridays, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Van Edwards, 784-1454.

Dance

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays, Ga. 16 Club, 799 Monticello Road, Eatonton. (706) 473-3119. $7.

SOCIALS

Single Adult Recreation Night

7:30-11 p.m. today, Family Life Center, First Baptist Church of Centerville, 108 Church St. Casual. Please no children or teens. For all single adults (never married, widowed, divorced) ages 18-78. Games, light refreshments, fellowship. (478) 953-3387. www.FBCcenterville.org. Free.

MUSIC HALLS

Hollonville Opry House

6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: Tommy and Rita, Blue Jam, Mackie Creek. (770) 228-4832 or www.hollonvilleopry.com. Free, operated on donations.

Juliette Opry House

7-9 p.m. first Saturday. Saturday: Joey Hancock and friends; booksigning at Whistle Stop Café at 5:30 p.m. (478) 256-1560 or www.myspace.com/julietteopry.

Ladebco Music

6:30 p.m. every Friday, located on the square at 21 N. Lee St., Forsyth. Open mic for singer/songwriters and musicians. (478) 994-4433 or www.myspace.com/ladebcoguitars. Free.

MC’s Music Hall

6-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1007 Seventh Ave., Eastman. Today: Tommy Harrellson and Sugar Creek. Saturday: Randy Forrest and Next Step. Live music. For bookings, call David Rawlins at (478) 374-4617. Free.

Ole Clinton Opry

6:30-10 p.m. Fridays, 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. (478) 986-6587 or www.oleclintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

Powersville Opry

5-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; south onto Powersville Road off Ga. 247 Connector between Warner Robins and Ga. 49. This week: 5 p.m. local talent, 6:30 p.m. Jerry Jackson, 8 p.m. Just One More. Also open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. (478) 328-0678 or www.powersvilleopry.com. Free.

Wagon House Opry

6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, 699 Altman Road, Haddock. This week: 6:30 p.m. Country Dreamers, 7:30 p.m. Something Else. Contact Randy, (478) 363-1274. Admission free, donations accepted.

FILMS

Macon Film Guild

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Sunday: “Seraphine.” Dec. 13: “Cold Souls.” (4:30 p.m. showing moved to 5 p.m. for December only.) Movies are shown at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. A discussion follows the 4:30 p.m. screening. 742-2000 or info@maconfilmguild.org. $5.

The Big Read: “Fahrenheit 451” Under the Stars

7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Mary Vinson Library parking lot, Milledgeville.

“Voices”

Nov. 13-20, Carmike Cinemas, 2400 North Columbus St., Milledgeville. A faith-based film by Beth McCollum Joiner. View trailer at www.voiceoftheprodigal.com. (478) 453-8386.

“Pirates of the Caribbean”

6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Re-scheduled screening, presented by College Hill Alliance. collegehillmacon.com. Free.

“New Moon” Party

4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Mary Vinson Memorial Library, Teen Room, Milledgeville. Showing “Twilight” in celebration of the release of the “New Moon” movie. (478) 452-0677. Free.

Saturday Morning Movies

11 a.m. Saturdays, AmStar Cinemas Macon 16. Saturday: “Madagascar 2.” Nov. 14: “Bee Movie.” Nov. 21: “Shrek 2.” Tickets can be purchased on the morning of the film showing at the box office at 10:30 a.m. $3 includes a small box of popcorn and a kid’s drink.