10 days calendar

Published: November 23, 2012 

10 days calendar

Friday

Nov. 23

Dauset Trails

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

360 Mount Vernon Church Road, Jackson. Hike or bike the trails, visit the barnyard animals. Free. www.dausettrails.com.

“Celebrate!” Exhibition

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. A look at cultural celebrations near and far. Free with museum admission of $5-$10. 477-3232.

Ice Skating

11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-4 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $10, includes skate rental. www.maconcentreplex.com.

Light More Homes Christmas Celebration

6 p.m.-midnight

Chick-fil-A, 140 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. Evening light display synchronized to holiday music transmitted over FM radio. Donations accepted for Macon Habitat for Humanity. 745-0630.

Saturday

Nov. 24

Charity Benevolent Fund Run/Walk to Stamp Out Poverty

8-11 a.m.

Mount Zion Baptist Church, 7015 Rivoli Road. 5K run or 1-mile walk. $20. 986-4908.

High Falls Turkey Waddle

9-11 a.m.

High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Enjoy a 3.5-mile guided hike. Meet at park office. $5 parking. (478) 993-3053.

Mark Ballard book signing

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Creters, 2374 Ingleside Ave. Mark Ballard will sign copies of his new cookbook, “Delicious,” and have holiday merchandise for sale. Free. 745-6709.

Ice Skating

11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-4 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, (see Friday, Nov. 23).

Storytime with Santa

6:30 p.m.

Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. Stories, photos, crafts and cookies with Santa. $5 parking. (770) 504-2277.

Sunday

Nov. 25

“Planes and Trains” Exhibit

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museum of Aviation, Russell Parkway at Ga. 247, Warner Robins. Miniature train displays hosted by the Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club. Free. www.museumofaviation.org.

Amerson River Park

9 a.m.-7 p.m.

North Pierce Avenue, Macon. Fish, hike, study nature or enjoy the playground. Vehicle gate is open. Free. www.ocmulgeeheritagetrail.com.

Fort Hawkins

Noon-4 p.m.

Emery Highway at Maynard Street, Macon. Tour the historic Blockhouse Replica. Free. www.forthawkins.com.

Ice Skating

1:30-4 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, (see Friday, Nov. 23).

Monday

Nov. 26

Ocmulgee National Monument

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

1207 Emery Highway, Macon. Explore the mounds with a stroll to the Earthlodge and temple mounds, or walk along the boardwalk. Free. 752-8257.

Pairs and Spares Square Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m.

North Macon Park Recreation Center, Wimbish Road. Free. 757-2912.

Tuesday

Nov. 27

Bingo

6-7 p.m. Freedom Park Community Center, 3301 Roff Ave. For ages 21 and older. 751-9248.

Wine Tasting

6-8 p.m.

WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. Six wines with light appetizers. $6. 474-9595.

Wednesday

Nov. 28

Mulberry Street Market

4-7 p.m.

Mulberry Street, downtown Macon. Locally grown produce, dairy and meat. Free admission.

Thursday

Nov. 29

International City Farmers Market

2-6 p.m.

Watson Boulevard at Maple Street, Warner Robins. Local, season produce, meat, milk and more. Free admission.

“A Point in the Heart”

8 p.m.

Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. A new play by Jan Lewis. Contains mature language. $10 adults, $5 students, seniors and alumna. Call 757-5259 for reservations.

Jay’s Hope Blind Wine Tasting

8 p.m.

The Blacksmith Shop, 665 Poplar St. Enjoy a sampling of wines, food and music. $25. www.jayshope.org.

England in 1819

9 p.m.

Roasted Cafe and Lounge, 442 Second St. Check out this indie rock back laden with lush synths and electronic flourishes. Also performing, the Anna May Kersey Band and Wollfolk. Free. 746-6914.

Friday

Nov. 30

Holiday Marketplace

Noon-5 p.m.

Federated Garden Club, 730 College St. Free admission. 742-0921.

Macon Arts’ Trunk Show

4-7 p.m.

The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Artists on hand to talk about their work, which will be for sale in a trunk show setting. Free. 743-6940.

Ice Skating

5-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, (see Friday, Nov. 23).

“Meet Me in St. Louis”

8 p.m.

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Directed by Jim Crisp. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students. Call 746-9485 for reservations.

“Miracle on 34th Street the Musical”

8 p.m.

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Call 741-7529 for reservations.

Saturday

Dec. 1

Pancake Breakfast with Santa

9-11 a.m.

Student Life Center, Macon State College. Breakfast, photo with Santa and a Christmas ornament to decorate and take home. $12 adults, $8 children. Reservations encouraged by e-mailing thomas.sawicki@maconstate.edu.

Holiday Marketplace

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Federated Garden Club, (see Friday, Nov. 30).

“Meet Me in St. Louis”

8 p.m.

Theatre Macon, (see Friday, Nov. 30).

“Miracle on 34th Street the Musical”

8 p.m.

Macon Little Theatre, (see Friday, Nov. 30).

“A Point in the Heart”

8 p.m.

Wesleyan College, (see Thursday, Nov. 29).

Sunday

Dec. 2

Holiday Marketplace

1-5 p.m.

Federated Garden Club, (see Friday, Nov. 30).

Ice Skating

1:30-4 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m.

Macon Coliseum, (see Friday, Nov. 23).

Gingerbread House Competition

2-5 p.m.

Georgia Industrial Children’s Home, 4690 Mumford Road. Groups divided by age, from preschoolers to adults. Benefits the children’s home. $15-$25. To register, call 474-8220.

“Meet Me in St. Louis”

2:30 p.m.

Theatre Macon, (see Friday, Nov. 30).

“Miracle on 34th Street the Musical”

2:30 p.m.

Macon Little Theatre, (see Friday, Nov. 30).

Annual Christmas Concert

4 p.m.

Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Annual concert featuring Wesleyan’s Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Free. 757-5259.

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