THEATER
“Self Indulgence: A Mis-Cast Cabaret”
8 p.m. Saturday, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. As a benefit for Theatre Macon’s Youth Actor’s Company, Mary-E Godfrey and Jonathan Willis are putting on a cabaret that’s been eight years in the making. Accompanied by Ellen Parris. Tickets may be purchased at the door only. 746-9485. www.theatremacon.com. $10.
“Livin’ the Dream”
7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Feb. 4, Grand Opera House. Macon Civic Club’s Annual Revue. Gala begins at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 3. Proceeds benefit Middle Georgia Charities. For information, contact Scott Spivey, 256-1808. Tickets available at the Grand Opera House box office, 651 Mulberry St., or www.thegrandmacon.com. $17 on Wednesday, $20 on Thursday, $35 on Feb. 3 (includes pre-show cocktail party), $20 on Feb. 4.
“The Foreigner”
8 p.m. Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 8-11; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 12, Macon Little Theatre. Written by Larry Shue. Box office opens to the public Monday. Call 477-3342 or 471-PLAY for reservations. $18 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students with ID.
“The Magic School Bus”
9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 7, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Recommended for kids Pre-K through fifth grade. $7-$14. 301-5470.
“How to Kill a Class Reunion”
Feb. 10-11, Austin Theater, Fort Valley. Written and directed by Linda Smith. Georgia Peach Festival murder mystery dinner theater. Call (478) 951-4828 for ticket information.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Mozart’s “Idomeneo”
7:30 p.m. Thursday-Feb. 4, Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building, Mercer University, 1329 Adams St. Richard Kosowski directs the Mercer University Opera production of the opera by Mozart. Purchase tickets at tickets.mercer.edu, by phone at 301-5470 or at the door. $15 general admission, $10 with Mercer ID.
Ancient Masterpieces with Ensemble Chaconne
7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building, Mercer University, 1329 Adams St. Ensemble Chaconne performs music from Renaissance and Baroque Europe. Step back in time with the beauty and mystery of Renaissance and Baroque flutes, viola da gamba, lute, the orbo and early guitar. Purchase tickets at tickets.mercer.edu or by phone at 301-5470. $10, free with Mercer I.D.
Robert McDuffie in concert
7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building, Mercer University, 1329 Adams St. Purchase tickets at tickets.mercer.edu or by phone at 301-5470. $25 general Admission, free with Mercer I.D.
EXHIBITIONS
“Sunrise: An Artist’s Recollections of Yellowstone”
Through Saturday, the Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Exhibit by Kenneth Shearer, inspired by his visit to Yellowstone National Park. www.maconartsalliance.org. Free.
“Reverie”
Thursday-Feb. 24, The 567 Gallery, 533 Cherry St. First Friday Art Opening is Feb. 3. Mixed media works by Casie Price featuring images of people and landscapes. Free.
Junior Duck Stamp Contest exhibition
Through Feb. 19, Museum of Arts and Sciences. Talented young artists from all around Georgia are featured in this exhibition of winning entries in a competition associated with the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program, sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Museum admission: $4-$8. 477-3232.
AUDITIONS
“Oklahoma!”
7:30 p.m. Feb. 5-6, Macon Little Theatre. Needed: principals, three women, four men; featured one woman, two men; large singing-dancing ensemble with numerous small roles. Bring sheet music and be prepared to sing 16 bars. Performance dates: April 6-15.
“The King and I”
7 p.m. Feb. 13-14, The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. Presented by the Backlot Players. Needed: two men, three women, two boys, and two featured men and a large singing-dancing ensemble with children. 994-0443. thebacklotplayers.org.
ET CETERA
Sweet Georgia Sound Show Chorus Global Open House
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, St. Peter Claver School, 133 Ward St. Local chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Music includes special arrangements of today’s ballads and upbeat songs, popular show tunes and jazz. 335-3010 or www.sweetgeorgiasound.org.
Art Auction
7 p.m. preview, 8 p.m. auction, Feb. 4, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. Sponsored by the Macon Chapter of Hadassah. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres, desserts. Raffle, door prizes. $20 per person. Sunday Sale: 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 5, free admission. Call Deborah Adler, (478) 474-0505.
Luxury Motorcoach Trip to the High Museum
Feb. 11. Catered, luxury transportation departing from the Macon-Bibb County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at noon and returning around 9 p.m. See the “Picasso to Warhol” and “The Art of Golf” exhibits. Dinner at Atlanta’s cutting-edge restaurant “Two Urban Licks” (not included in ticket price). Call 743-6940 for reservations by Jan. 27. $70 per person, includes a $25 tax-deductible donation to Macon Arts Alliance.
