THEATER

“A Point in the Heart”

8 p.m. Thursday-Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. A new play conceived and directed by Jan Lewis. Contains adult situations and language. $10 adults; $5 students, seniors and alumnae. Call 757-5259 or e-mail theatre@wesleyancollege.edu for reservations.

“Meet Me in St. Louis”

8 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Dec. 7-8; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2; and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. For the whole family. Directed by Jim Crisp; musical direction by Jim Penndorf. Call 746-9485 for reservations beginning Monday. www.theatremacon.com. $20 adults, $18 seniors and $15 students.

“Miracle on 34th Street the Musical”

8 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 5-8; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9, Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. Box office opens Sunday. 471-PLAY or 474-3342. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students.

“Catch Me If You Can”

7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-4, the Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Musical comedy based on the film. Part of the Broadway Series. $38-$54. www.thegrandmacon.com. 301-5470.

“Southern Hospitality”

7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 12-15; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16, Perry Players, 909 Main St., Perry. Directed by Laura Deibert. $15 adults, $12 seniors and military, $10 students. Sunday matinees are $10. (478) 987-5354.

“The Nutcracker”

7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-15, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16, the Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Presented by the Nutcracker of Middle Georgia Inc. $18-$25 adults, $10 students and children. www.midganutcracker.com. 301-5470.

“Little Drummer Boy”

7:30 Dec. 14-15; 2:30 Dec. 15-16, Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Joint production of the Academy of the Performing Arts and Macon Little Kids Theatre. All seats general admission. Tickets will be sold during the performances of “Miracle on 34th Street” Nov. 30-Dec. 9 and will be available at the door of each performance. $10 adults, $5 children up to age 17. 471-PLAY or 474-3342.

“The Urban Nutcracker”

7 p.m. Dec. 21, the Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Presented by Kali Dance Studio for the Arts. 461-7602. www.kalidancestudio.com. $15.

JD’s Drama & Dinner Theater

550 Riverside Drive. Interactive drama 5 p.m.-midnight the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Food available includes hamburgers, hot dogs, wings and salads. 738-3114. www.jdsdramatheater.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

A Grand Mercer Christmas

7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, the Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Robert McDuffie, violin, and Mercer Singers; Stanley L. Roberts, conductor. Ticket required, call 301-5470. Free.

The Metropolitan Opera Live

Showing at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and the Galleria Mall Stadium Cinemas, 2980 Watson Blvd., Centerville. “La Clemenza Di Tito”: 12:55 p.m. Dec. 1. “Un Ballo in Mashcera”: 12:55 p.m. Dec. 8. “Aida”: 12:55 p.m. Dec. 15. “Les Troyens”: noon Jan. 5. “Maria Stuarda”: 12:55 p.m. Jan. 19. “Rigoletto”: 12:55 p.m. Feb. 16. “Parsifal”: noon March 2. “Francesca Da Rimini”: noon March 16. “Giulio Cesare”: noon April 27. www.metopera.org/hdlive. 742-2000. $24 adults, $20 seniors.

The Heart of Georgia Chorus

6 p.m. Dec. 2, Bloomfield United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 5511 Bloomfield Road. Karen Rogers, 397-6568.

Annual Christmas Concert

4 p.m. Dec. 2, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Celebrated annual concert featuring Wesleyan’s Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Free. 757-5259.

Macon State College Chamber Singers Fall Concert

7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, First Presbyterian Church, 682 Mulberry St. Rebecca Lanning, rebecca.lanning@maconstate.edu or 471-5773. Free.

Holiday Flutes of Fancy

7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Featuring the Mercer Flute Choir, Kelly Via, conductor. 301-5470. Free.

Griffin Choral Arts concerts

Directed by Stephen J. Mulder. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. “Christmas with Griffin Choral Arts”: Dec. 6, Griffin First Baptist Church, 106 W. Taylor St., Griffin. Music for choir, organ, brass and percussion and includes audience carols to start off the holiday season. “Masterworks: French Romantics”: March 7, Griffin Auditorium, 234 E. Taylor St., Griffin; features the music of French composers such as Duruflé, Fauré and Poulenc, accompanied by professional orchestra and organ. “Inspired by Africa”: May 2, Gordon College Fine Arts Auditorium, 419 College Drive, Barnesville; features music from and inspired by the African continent. Paul Basler’s “Missa Kenya” is the central work, accompanied by French horn, piano and percussion. Tickets available at the door, or in advance. (770) 468-3072 or www.griffinchoralarts.org. $10.

“A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols”

7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8, Newton Chapel, Mercer University. Featuring the Mercer Singers, Stanley L. Roberts, conductor, and Jack E. Mitchener, university organist. 301-5470. $5 general admission at the door; free with Mercer ID.

Fabian Concert Series: Ehnes String Quartet

3 p.m. Dec. 9, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Featuring James Ehnes, violin, Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin, Richard O’Neill, viola, and Robert deMaine, cello. 301-5470. $12; free with Mercer ID.

Student Chamber Ensemble Concert

7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Presented by the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. 301-5470. Free.

Music and the Arts at Vineville

4 p.m. Dec. 9, Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Performing: The Central High School Fine Arts Department Strings, Chorus and Dance. Free. 745-3331.

Handel’s “Messiah”

7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Featuring the Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir, C. David Keith, conductor. 301-5470. Free.

Morning Music Club of Macon

10:30 a.m. Dec. 13: “Christmas Chorale” conducted by David Keith and with Cam Thomas Bishop, organ. 7:30 p.m. April 11: “Pride and Prejudice,” an adaptation of the musical for Wesleyan College Department of Music with Amanda Jacobs, composer. 7:30 p.m. May 9: Louise Barfield, piano, and Curtis Smith, piano. All performances are free and are held in Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. www.morningmusicclub.org.

Sing and Rejoice

7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Featuring the Mercer Children’s Choir, Richard Kosowski, conductor. 301-5470. Free.

Third Thursday Organ Interludes

All performances at noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St., unless otherwise noted. Dec. 20: Nelda Chapman; Jan. 17: Dr. Kui-im Lee; Feb. 21: Young Artists in Concert; March 18-22: Cherry Blossom Series at Mulberry St. United Methodist Church; April 18: Flint Dollar; May 16: Dr. Fletcher Anderson. Following the 30-minutes concerts, a light lunch is available in the church social hall. All concerts are free, and the lunch is $5 per person. Nelda Chapman, 745.1631 or nelda@st-joseph.cc.

Macon Symphony Orchestra

All performances at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St., unless otherwise noted. Jan. 26: January Pops Concert, Macon City Auditorium, 415 First St. March 9: “Project Trio.” April 27: “Ode to Joy.” Conductor: Ward Stare. 301-5300. www.maconsymphony.com. $38.50 adults, $18.50 students, $13.50 children younger than 12.

EXHIBITIONS

“Planes and Trains” Exhibit

Friday-Sunday, Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins. Hosted by the Middle Georgia Model Railroad Club and featuring miniature train displays. mgmrc.org or mgmrc@cox.net. Free.

“Celebrate!” Exhibition

Friday-Dec. 31, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. “Home for the Holidays” is the theme for this annual look at cultural celebrations near and far, in place and time. $5-$10. 477-3232. www.masmacon.org.

Seven Women Artists

Thursday-Jan. 30, East Gallery, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Paintings and works on paper by Charlotte Beeler, Dot Brown, Laura Dewberry, Mary Ann Dunn, Carol King Pope, Audrey Rabie and Judy Tucker. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and the second Saturday of every month. Free.

“Crowning Glory: Wesleyan’s Collection of Portraits and Hats”

Through Monday, Porter Family Memorial Arts building, east gallery, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. Featuring a selection of portraits gathered from across Wesleyan’s campus accompanied by a collection of vintage hats from Wesleyan’s theater department. Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Free.

“Listen With Your Eyes”

Through Dec. 1, the Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. An exhibit of paintings and sculpture by Peter Nishanian. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 743-6940.

Ceramics by Amy Hellis

Through Dec. 5, Murphey Art Building, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. Recent work by Macon ceramist Amy Hellis. 757-5189. Free.

“Adopted Paintings”

Through Dec. 21, Porter Family Memorial Arts building, west gallery, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. Featuring some of Wesleyan’s recently restored paintings from the Adopt-a-Painting program, as well as paintings available for adoption. Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the second Saturday of every month. Free.

“The World of Mr. Imagination: 1948-2012”

Through Jan. 5, Tubman African American Museum, 340 Walnut St. The exhibit features 30 works by the renowned visionary artist known to the world as Mr. Imagination. 743-8544. www.tubmanmuseum.com. Free for museum members, $8 for the general public.

“Art Werger: The Graphic Narrative”

Through Jan. 13, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Etchings and monotypes from the museum’s permanent collection by acclaimed printmaker Art Werger, whose imagery has included aerial views of suburbs and cities, narrative figurative scenes, underwater swimmers and natural landscapes. $5-$10. 477-3232. www.MASmacon.org.

“Dixie Stewart: Gifts to the Permanent Collection”

Through Jan. 13, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Dixie Stewart’s love of travel is reflected in her donations to the museum’s permanent collection and they vividly represent the places she enjoyed during her travels. Includes works by Henri Matisse, Roman Chatov and Bruno Zupan. $5-$10. 477-3232. www.MASmacon.org.

“A Winning Tradition”

Through February, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame rotunda, 301 Cherry St. The exhibit highlights the Hall of Fame high school coaches from throughout the state who have led their football teams to state championships and features footballs, helmets, playbooks, whistles, programs, trophies and more. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free with admission of $3.50-$8. 752-1585.

“SPARKS: Understanding Energy”

Through March 31, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Explore the difference between potential and kinetic energy and the ways that energy can transform. Dozens of interactive displays will demonstrate radiant, thermal, mechanical and electrical energy. 477-3232 or www.masmacon.org.

“The Story of Apollo”

Through March 31, Museum of Arts and Sciences. Learn about the early years of American manned space flight in this exhibition of selected space-related items, including projects from Friendship through Apollo. See prints signed by famous explorers John Glenn, Allen Shepherd, Buzz Aldrin, and many others. www.masmacon.org.

“Harriet Tubman: A Moses to Her People”

Ongoing, Tubman African American Museum, 340 Walnut St. The exhibit uses historic photographs, documents and works of art from the museum’s collection to tell Tubman’s story. 743-8544.

AUDITIONS

“Foxfire”

7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2, Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Need four men and two women, young man must be able to sing and play guitar. Directed by Weldon Ledbetter. Performance dates: Feb. 1-10.

“The Octette Bridge Club”

7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. There are roles for eight women ages 30s-70s and one man ages 20s-30s. Production dates are Feb. 15-23. Rehearsals begin Jan. 14. Directed by Jim Crisp. 746-9485. www.theatremacon.com.

Middle Georgia Concert Band

7-9 p.m. Mondays, Tattnall Square Academy band room, Trojan Way off Wesleyan Drive. Membership is open to all wind and percussion players. Ages 17 through 97. 390-4248.

ET CETERA

Macon Arts Trunk Shows

4-7 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, the Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Artists will be on hand on each Friday during the receptions, and their work will remain on display, and available for purchase, throughout the week following the show. For sale will be ceramics, jewelry, glass art and other small works. Featured artists include Lauren Bausch, Melena Bisanti-Wall, Glenda Bozeman, Alicia Bailey David and Fred Kachelhofer. Free. 743-6940.

Holiday Art Sale at the Cabin

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 2, 3875 Overlook Ave. (inclement weather dates: Dec. 8-9). Featuring Meg Campbell, Sharon Bailey, Jerry Glass, Sheila Harvell-Conn, John Skelton, Sue Quaack, Blake and Hanna Sanders and Harriet Wallace. Work features watercolors, wreaths, handcrafted jewelry, stained glass wind chimes and sun catchers, pottery, architectural clay, porcelain, fiber art, original prints and yard art. Not handicapped accessible. Free.

Call for Art: “With Dignity and Justice for All”

The FolksArt, 108 West Hancock St., Milledgeville. The FolksArt welcomes artists to display works to celebrate Human Rights Day, Dec. 10. Show will run Dec. 10-January. Deadline for submission is Nov. 30. All types of mediums are encouraged. Kim Joris, (478) 453-9550 or Kim@thefolksart.com.

Sweet Georgia Sound Show Chorus

7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Peter Claver School, 133 Ward St. Singing lesson and first month of membership is free. 335-3010.

Middle Georgia Dulcimer Club

1-4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, Young America Music School, 6361 Zebulon Road. Free. (478) 968-0684.