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FESTIVALS

Merritt Pottery Festival 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Special guest potter Marie Rogers, along with more than 20 folk potters from throughout the Southeast as well as other vendors. Coni Merritt: (478) 474-7833, merrittpottery@hotmail.com.

Fall Festival 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Cherokee Heights United Methodist Church, corner of Napier and Pio Nono avenues. Games, hamburgers and hot dogs. 746-5692 or 474-4395.

Heart of Georgia Technical College Festival of Trees 5-7 p.m. Thursday: “Palette to Palate,” the kick off for Festival of Trees, featuring Christian band Crosstied and preview of “The Nutcracker.” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6: “Jingle Bell Jam Day.” The public is invited to come out and view the trees and enjoy live entertainment and refreshments. Mrs. Claus and the elves will be on hand reading stories to children, gingerbread house decorating at 10:30 a.m. and noon for children ages 5-10. 2-4 p.m. Dec. 7: “Seniors' Sip and See.” Light refreshments will be served. Trees are on display Thursday-Dec. 19 in the DuBose Porter Center located on the Heart of Georgia Tech main campus in Dublin. (478) 296-6117. Free.

Wilcox County Farmers Appreciation Day Festival Nov. 22, Rochelle. Sponsored by the Rochelle Lions Club. Arts and crafts, food vendors, animal displays, old tractor games and displays, children's games, 10 a.m. children's parade, 1 p.m. main parade and a 6-9 p.m. performance by the Kinchafoonee Cowboys. Ken McKie, (229) 365-3576, or Donnie Clack, (229) 365-3656. Free.

Randy Howard Songwriters Festival Nov. 28-30, Perry, The Tavery inside The New Perry Hotel. Several well-known songwriters are scheduled to be in attendance for this special fellowship weekend. www.myspace.com/rhsf2008.

Wesleyan Storytelling Festival 7-9 p.m. Dec. 9, Wesleyan College, Candler Alumnae Building, Benson Room, 4760 Forsyth Road. Enjoy mesmerizing stories, refreshments and conversation at this family event. Several different genres of stories will be told by Wesleyan senior education students and guests. 757-5117. Free.

MARKETS

City Market on the Green 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 20, Poplar Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Handmade gifts for the holidays. Vendor inquiries welcome. Contact Naomi Davis, 836-4564 or e-mail davisfarmscsa@aol.com.

Wesleyan Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Wesleyan College, Main Quad, 4760 Forsyth Road. Held first Saturday morning of every month. 757-5180. Free.

GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN

The Anointed Ones 4 p.m. Sunday, The Stone Creek Baptist Church, 1531 Riggins Mill Road. Also featuring The Bonnet Singers, The Emoni Gospel Singers, New Stars of Faith, The Sensational Jubilees, The Silver Stars, The Marvellettes and The Related Gospel Singers. Sobe (Tony) Thomas, 335-2226 or 742-3821.

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.

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

Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz and Cowboy Envy 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, Georgia Music Hall of Fame, 200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. An evening of music, humor, specials in the Music Store, free gift-wrapping and more. Food and beverages available for purchase. 751-3334 or www.georgiamusic.org. $5 general public; $3 for members and kids 4-17.

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. (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/POP

Skydog Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 23, Central City Park. Featuring Paul Hornsby, Robert Lee Coleman, Mose Davis, Ken and Eric Wynn, Tim and Greg Brooks, Gary Porter, Kenny Williams, Tony Tyler, Mike Harrell, Bruce Whitten, Rachael Cox and more, with emcee Kyler Mosely. Bad weather moves event to Cox Capitol Theatre. 986-7093. Admission is one or more canned good to benefit Middle Georgia Community Food Bank.

COUNTRY

Madeline MacNeil 3 p.m. Saturday, Old Opera House, 100 Lumpkin St., Hawkinsville. Madeline MacNeil in concert singing and telling stories with her mountain and hammered dulcimers. (478) 783-1884. $10.

The Claire Lynch Band 8 p.m. Nov. 21, Douglass Theatre. Acoustic Productions presents the return of a bluegrass legend. Call 742-2000 for tickets. $20 advance, $22 at the door.

VARIETY

Central Georgia Music Scholarship Competition 7 p.m. Saturday, Crosspoint Baptist Church, 645 Perry Parkway, Perry. Awards ceremony and performances by winners. $8 adults, $5 students, children under 3 are free.

Celtic Summit Dec. 12, Douglass Theatre. Acoustic Productions presents Celtic Summit with Robin Bullock and Steve Baughman and Aaron O'Rourke opening. 742-2000. $20 advance and $22 at the door.

DANCE

Dance 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday. New Hope International, 204 Sullivan Road, Fort Valley. 955-0689. www.DanceHoustonCo.org. $10 members, $15 nonmembers.

Dance 8 p.m. Nov. 21, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Ballroom, beach and country music. 923-5007 or 742-9367. $5.

Fall Ballroom Dance Classes Macon Health Club, 389 First St. Beginner to advanced. 750-0802, Paulaeastdance@ yahoo.com or www.paulaeast.com.

Learn to Ballroom Dance Classes and dance parties at the Howard Community Club in Macon and the Perry Arts Center in Houston County. For more information contact Gregory West, gfwest@ mindspring.com, (678) 984-8455 or www.gregorywest.com. Let's Dance The Macon Health Club, 389 First St., and The Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. Beginners to advanced. 750-0802, www.paulaeastcom or paulaeastdance@yahoo.com. $10 per lesson.

Ballet and Jazz Classes Mondays and Thursdays, Parkway Assembly of God Church, 5191 Eisenhower Parkway. For children ages 4-12. 718-0498.

Pairs and Spares Club 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, North Macon Park Recreation Center. Lilly Fickler: (478) 922-2367 or (478) 284-7250.

Robins Ramblers Square Dance Club 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, the Recreation Department, Watson Boulevard, Warner Robins. Nov. 15: Spirit of America Dance. 923-8275 or 922-5286.

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

Latin Dance Classes 1-3 p.m. Sundays. Beginner to advanced. 750-0802, Paulaeastdance@yahoo.com or www.paulaeast.com.

Ballroom Dance Classes 5 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. 960-7030 or ballroomdancing macon@yahoo.com to register. $10 per couple per lesson.

SOCIALS

Single Adult Recreation Night 7:30-11 p.m. today, Family Life Center of Centerville First Baptist Church, 108 Church St. Casual. No children or teens. For single adults (never married, widowed, divorced) ages 18-68. Activities, light refreshments, music, fellowship. (478) 953-3387 or www.fbc Centerville.org. Free.

MUSIC HALLS

Cocktails 4755 Chambers Road. 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays. 784-9622.

Hollonville Opry House 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: Tommy and Rita, Mark Hall and Filmore House Band, Riverdale Travelers and Kirkland and Friends. (770) 228-4832. Free, operated on donations.

Juliette Opry House 7-9 p.m. first and third Saturdays. (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.

Ole Clinton Opry 6:30-10 p.m. Fridays, 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. This week: 7 p.m. Rest Easy, 8 p.m. Gospel Gazette, 9 p.m. The Jonesmen Quartet. 986-6587 or www.oleclintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

Our Place 2132 U.S. 41 N., Perry. (478) 218-2299. No cover.

Pickin' on the Porch 1 p.m. Sundays, Juliette Expresso, McCrackin Street (across from the WhistleStop Café), Juliette. To perform, contact Candace through www.myspace.com/juliette_jams, juliette. expresso@yahoo.com, (478) 718-6059 or (478) 994-0085. Free.

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. Playin Possum, 7:30 p.m. George Sheffield and The Dirt Road Gig, 8:30 p.m. Just One More. Also open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 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. The Generals, 7:30 p.m. Hollywood and the Corolla Cowboy, 9 p.m. Good News Bluegrass. Contact Randy, (478) 363-1274. Admission free, donations accepted. FILMS

Macon Film Guild Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dec. 14: “My Kid Could Paint That.” Jan. 11: “Across the Universe.” Feb. 8: “Man on Wire.” 742-2000 or e-mail info@macon filmguild.org. $5.

LECTURES

Gordon College Southern Culture Series 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Fine Arts Auditorium: Debi Hamlin, adjunct professor of history at Gordon College, will give a vocal performance with a distinctly Southern feel. 7 p.m. Feb. 12, Student Center Auditorium: John Perdew will present a video of his one-man play, "Education of a Harvard Guy," that recounts his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. 7 p.m. March 26, Student Center Auditorium: The Southern Culture Series concludes with a presentation by Mark Brinkman, associate professor of biology at Gordon College, on the scourge of nearly every Southern lawn with "Fire Ants: Facts and Fun." Each event is free and open to the public.

FUNDRAISERS

Poker Run Saturday. Ride starts at AP's Hidden Hideaway at 1 p.m. and ends at Shooter's Bar and Grill in Gray, where live and silent auctions start at 4 p.m. Registration: $25 for first hand, $5 additional hands. Bands: Bradley Junction and Pallot, Porter and Porter. Funds chemo patient recliners at the Cancer Care Center. (478) 932-5700 or (478) 986-8809.

A.X.I.S. International Dinner 5 p.m. Saturday, Wesleyan College Anderson Dining Hall, 4760 Forsyth Road. Traditional cuisine representing several different countries will be offered and prepared by Wesleyan's international students. Proceeds benefit scholarships. 757-5134. $6 adults, $3 kids; kids under 10 are free; all you can eat.

Black Card Party 10 p.m. Saturday, SoChi Gallery, 534 Second St. Proceeds benefit the Mentors Project of Bibb County. Featuring DJ Roger Riddle, DJ Tagg and Dirt Dog and the music of Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince. Party-goers are encouraged to dress in theme with the music — anything associated with Michael, Madonna and Prince goes. Cash bar provided by Good to Go Catering. blackcardparty@gmail.com or www.thesochigallery.com. $5 donation at the door.

ET CETERA

Camp Fire Circle Story Time 11-11:45 a.m. Saturdays (excluding Nov. 29) through Dec. 13, Kema's Hobby, 109 Atlanta Road/Ga. 11 (historic Downtown Gray by the railroad tracks). For kids 6 and under, older kids are also welcome to come and look at books they enjoy. (478) 986-5362, books@kemashobby.com or www.kemashobby.com.

Artifact ID Day Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Old Schoolhouse in Old Clinton (near Gray). The Ocmulgee Archaeological Society will partner with the Old Clinton Historical Society to put on its last ID Day of the year. They will be recording Paleo points, identifying artifacts for the public and making arrangements for site visits to record archaeological sites. www.sgaoas.com. stephen.hammack@robins. af.mil. (478) 718-3398.

Christmas in November Bazaar 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 2815 U.S. 41, Fort Valley. Handcrafted treasures include afghans, quilted and crocheted items, wood crafted items, Christmas decorations, preserves and baked goods. Breakfast and lunch available. 953-3844.

Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Luncheon 11 a.m. Saturday, New Harvest Church of God, 12643 Ga. 87, Juliette. With singing from area senior citizens and members of New Harvest including New Harvest Church Choir. All seniors invited to attend. This is a covered dish occasion with main entree of turkey and ham provided by New Harvest. A covered dish is not required but greatly appreciated. Cheryl Hayes, (478) 992-9735, or Tina McMurray, (478) 957-7299.

Birds of Prey Show 1 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base Amphitheater. Hosted by the Middle Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center and presented by the Georgia Southern University Wildlife Center. Participants will see the birds perform flying and retrieving exercises, and learn about their environments. (478) 926-6398 or mgystc@cbi. mgacoxmail.com. $10.

Public Ice Skating Saturday-Sunday and Nov. 22-26, 28-30; Dec. 17-24, 26; Jan. 2-4, 9-11. Macon Coliseum. www.maconcentreplex.com. 751-9232. $8 per person.

Storytime and Party 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Barnes and Noble, The Shoppes at River Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive. A pajama party and reading of “Elf on a Shelf.”. 474-0161.

Book Club 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Barnes and Noble, The Shoppes at River Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive. Will discuss the book “Bell Canto” by Ann Patchett. 474-0161.

Raymond Wilkes Book Signing 6 p.m. Thursday, Barnes and Noble, The Shoppes at River Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive. Ray Wilkes, former Bibb County sheriff, signs his book “I Didn't Save the President's Life (I Only Saved His Pants!).” 474-0161.

Bookgroup 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Barnes and Noble, The Shoppes at River Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive. Passionate Foodies Gourmet Group. Popular gourmet arts instructor, writer and cooking show host Royce Watson will lead the group. There will also be food samples. 474-0161.