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Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

10 DAYS CALENDAR

FRIDAY

Nov. 6

Christmas Made in the South

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Macon Coliseum. www.madeinthesouthshows.com. $6 adults, free for children under 12; one admission good for all three days with hand stamp.

Big Pig Jig

5 p.m.

Barbecue, livestock shows, children’s activities, concerts and more. Continues all day Saturday. Vienna. (229) 268-8275. www.bigpigjig.com. $8 admission Friday, $5-$8 admission Saturday.

Museum of Aviation 25th Anniversary Celebration

6 p.m.

Special guests include Amanda Wright Lane, the great-grandniece of Wilbur and Orville Wright; Maj. Gen. Polly Peyer; and U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall. Music by the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Coat and tie. Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Century of Flight Hangar. (478) 923-6600. $45.

GCSU Jazz Band Fall Concert

7:30 p.m.

The band presents “Funkadelic.” Georgia College & State University, Russell Auditorium, Milledgeville. (478) 445-8289 or (478) 445-4226. $7, free for Georgia College students with ID.

Mercer University Jazz Ensemble Concert

7:30 p.m.

McCorkle Music Building, Mercer University. Free admission.

SATURDAY

Nov. 7

Fall Festival

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Andrew United Methodist Church, 2430 Ga. 127, Kathleen. Free.

Tribute to Veterans

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

World War II living history, radio-controlled model airplane fly-in and more. Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. 280 W., Cordele. (229) 276-2371. $5 parking.

Christmas Made in the South

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Macon Coliseum. (See Friday, Nov. 6.)

The Met: Live in HD series: “Turandot”

1 p.m.

Douglass Theatre, 742-2000. Galleria Stadium Cinemas, Centerville, (478) 971-1010. $15-$22.

Buddy Green

7 p.m.

Grand Opera House. 301-5470. $19 adults, $15 students.

Stars Over Macon Ball

7:30 p.m.-11 p.m.

Featuring the Celebration Band. Black tie optional. Wellness Center, 3797 Northside Drive. Ellen Terrell, 633-7396. Paula East, 750-0802, paulaeastdance@yahoo.com. www.starsovermacon.com. $50.

Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert

7:30 p.m.

Mercer University, McCorkle Music Building. Free admission

Carnegie Out Back Young Artist Series

8 p.m.

Featuring Hally Davidson, flute; Bryan Anderson, piano; Sweet Twenty Bluegrass Band. Little Carnegie of the South. Louise Barfield, 256-3388. $35 general, $30 seniors (65 and older), $25 students.

SUNDAY

Nov. 8

Christmas Made in the South

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Macon Coliseum. (See Friday, Nov. 6.)

Second Sunday Brunch

Noon-2 p.m.

With Shane Bridges and Molly Stevens. Washington Park. Free.

Fort Hawkins Veterans Day Open House

1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Fort Hawkins Blockhouse Replica, Emery Highway. 742-3003. Free admission.

“Senora Tortuga”

2 p.m.

A bilingual children’s theater production. Austin Theater, Fort Valley. (478) 951-4828. www.theaustintheater.net. $5.

“Seraphine”

2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Macon Film Guild presentation. A discussion follows the 4:30 p.m. screening. Douglass Theatre. 742-2000. $5.

“Into the Woods”

3 p.m.

Ray Horne Theatre for Performing Arts, Northside High School, 926 Green St., Warner Robins. (478) 929-7858, extension 41874. $5.

Georgia Brass Band Concert

3 p.m.

Mercer University, Willingham Auditorium. Free admission.

Sunday Supper:

“The Tale of Despereaux”

6 p.m.

Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. 257-6391. $5.

The Ten Tenors

7:30 p.m.

Grand Opera House. 301-5470. $42.

MONDAY

Nov. 9

Covenant Care Services Fundraising Banquet

5:45 p.m.

Featuring keynote speaker, Josh McDowell, who has written or co-written 77 books on topics ranging from Christian apologetics to common problems facing youth. City Auditorium, 415 First St. Call 475-4990 for reservations. Attendance is free, but seating is limited.

Arco Chamber Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Strings concert. Georgia College & State University, Magnolia Ballroom, Milledgeville. (478) 445-8289. Free.

TUESDAY

Nov. 10

Antique Fair and Marketplace

10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Presented by the Dublin Service League. Heart of Georgia Technical College, Dubose Porter Regional Business and Industry Training Center. Tickets on sale from any league member or at Plum Alley in Ivy Place Shopping Center. $6 advance, $7 at door.

“A Visit with Gena Branscombe”

12:30 p.m.

One-act musical presented by Kathleen Shimeta, mezzo soprano. Macon State College Arts Complex Theater rehearsal hall. 471-5773. Free.

“Balm in Gilead”

6 p.m.

A play presented by the Macon State College Company of Players. Macon State College’s Arts Complex Theater. 757-7387. Free.

WEDNESDAY

Nov. 11

Antique Fair and Marketplace

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dublin. (See Tuesday, Nov. 10.)

Fort Hawkins Veterans Day Salute

3 p.m.

Featuring an official U.S. flag retirement ceremony. Fort Hawkins, Emery Highway. 742-3003. Free admission.

Dinner and a Classic:

“Fail Safe”

6:30 p.m.

Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. 257-6391. $5 balcony, $17.50 includes dinner.

The Met: Live in HD series: Replay of “Aida”

6:30 p.m.

Douglass Theatre, 742-2000. Galleria Mall Stadium Cinemas, Centerville, (478) 971-1010.

THURSDAY

Nov. 12

Meg Campbell Solo Exhibition Opening Reception

6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Gallery talk by the artist at 6:30 p.m. Wesleyan College, Porter Fine Arts Building, Cowles Myles Collier East Gallery, 4760 Forsyth Road. 757-5189. Free.

“Little Women”

7 p.m.

Presented by the One-Act Drama Team from Twiggs Academy and directed by Frank Hendrix. Cannonball House. (478) 945-3175 or (478) 960-4504. $5 adults, $2 students.

“Jumpin’ with Johnny” Tribute Concert

7:30 p.m.

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. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $10 in advance (purchase at Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Douglass), $12 at door.

FRIDAY

Nov. 13

Festival of Trees Preview Gala

7 p.m.

Live music by the Grapevine, cocktail buffet by Natalia’s, silent auction and holiday decorations. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. 477-3232. $100 per person.

“The Lucky Spot”

7 p.m.

Part of Mercer University Theatre’s 2009-2010 season. The Back Door Theatre, 1400 Coleman Ave. 301-2974. $5.

“Smoke on the Mountain: The Homecoming”

8 p.m.

Presented by The Backlot Players Inc. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (478) 994-0443. $15 adults, $10 seniors (62 and up) and students.

Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company of Chicago

8 p.m.

A program of modern dance presented by the Oconee Performing Arts Society. Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton. www.opas.org. (706) 467-6000.

SATURDAY

Nov. 14

Arts and Crafts Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Featuring quilting, jewelry, Christmas decorations, ornaments, wreaths, artwork and much more. Houston Springs Adult Community, Perry. Joyce Hamilton, (478) 224-1132.

Santa Claus Visit

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bring your cameras to take photos with Kris Kringle and the designer decorated trees from the Festival of Trees. No pets allowed. Museum of Arts and Sciences. 477-3232. Free with regular museum admission.

Peruvian Festival

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Experience Peru, its music, food and culture. Rancho Loma Linda, 715 Kirkpatrick Road, Cochran. (352) 302-9402. info@ssphc.org. Parking: $10.

Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company of Chicago

3 p.m.

Eatonton. (See Friday, Nov. 13.)

Wesleyan’s annual AXIS International Dinner

5 p.m.

Traditional cuisine representing several different countries will be offered and prepared by Wesleyan’s international students. Proceeds benefit scholarships. Wesleyan College, Anderson Dining Hall, 4760 Forsyth Road. 757-5134. $6 adults, $4 kids, free for kids 10 and under; all you can eat.

Talent and Fashion Show

6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Presented by Ladies of Color Inc. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rosetta Frazier, 745-7944. $10 adults, $5 children.

“Smoke on the Mountain: The Homecoming”

8 p.m.

Forsyth. (See Friday, Nov. 13.)

SUNDAY

Nov. 15

Peruvian Festival

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Cochran. (See Saturday, Nov. 14.)

Remember Me Tea

2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Afternoon tea and Christmas tree lighting ceremony honoring those with brain diseases, disorders and injuries. Pilot International Heritage Center, 102 Preston Court. 960-2804. Free.

“Smoke on the Mountain: The Homecoming”

8 p.m.

Forsyth. (See Friday, Nov. 13.)

Sidney’s Salons

3 p.m.

Featuring Kathyrn Stockett, author of “The Help.” Reception to follow. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 743-3851. $10 Historic Macon members, $15 nonmembers; free parking in deck adjacent to theater.

Sunday Supper:

“Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

6 p.m.

From 1971. Rated G. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. 257-6391. $5.

“Pirates of the Caribbean”

6:30 p.m.

Re-scheduled screening, presented by College Hill Alliance. Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Free.

Complete organ music of Felix Mendelssohn (Part II)

7:30 p.m.

Organ studio of Robert Parris, Christ Church, 582 Walnut St. Free.