MARKETS

Wesleyan Market

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 9, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. The event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art and crafts. Music, fun and educational events also offered. 757-5233. Free.

Fall Line Farmers Market

9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 9, March 9, parking lot of First Presbyterian Church, 210 South Wayne St., Milledgeville. Local, farm-fresh, seasonal vegetables, meat, dairy and more. Learn more about sustainable farming. www.milledgevillemainstreet.com.

State Farmers Market

8 a.m.-dark daily, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. Farmers selling fresh produce, as well as dealers year-round.

Mulberry Street Market

4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Mulberry Street. Locally grown produce, dairy, meat, desserts and more.

International City Farmers Market

1 p.m.-dark Thursdays, Watson Boulevard and Maple Street, in front of Perkins Field across from Robins Federal Credit Union, Warner Robins. Featuring Georgia-grown/made foods. Local, seasonal produce, meat, milk and more. (478) 225-7626.

GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN

Old City Flower Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 18-19 and Jan. 21-25 and 2-4 p.m. Jan. 20, Christ Church Episcopal, 582 Walnut St., Macon. Congregations of 14 of the oldest churches in historic downtown Macon will have their flower and altar guilds create and install floral arrangements in the sanctuary, cloister and gardens of Christ Church during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Public can view the flowers 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Call Christ Church, (478) 745-0427 or e-mail Christy@christchurchmacon.com for more information.

United as One Tour

7 p.m. Jan. 31, Faith Dome, 431 Dunbar Road, Warner Robins. Featuring Vashawn Mitchell, James Fortune and Fiya, Le’Andria Johnson and Zacardi Cortez as well as Middle Georgians Jay Terrell and Essence of Worship. Hosted by comedian Shucky Ducky. www.alwe.com or www.v1017.com. $15-25.

“The Super Bowl of Hymn Festivals”

3 p.m. Feb. 3, Mulberry United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry St. Presented by the Macon Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Leaders of the festival include David Keith, Jack Mitchener, the Midtown Brass Quintet and the Mercer Singers. The main event is the singing of familiar hymns by all who attend. 957-2295. Free.

VARIETY

“Outlaw Bluegrass”

7 p.m. Friday, Allen’s Market, 101 W. McIntosh St., Milledgeville. An evening with Grandpa’s Cough Medicine. Show will be filmed for a future DVD release. $10 in advance, $15 day of. For reservations, call (478) 363-2351.

Tops in Blue

7 p.m. Saturday, Homer J. Walker Civic Center, 702 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Tops in Blue is a group of about 40 musicians, dancers and vocalists who perform for military personnel and their families around the country. Seating is limited. (478) 926-2137. Free.

Stories and Songs

7:30 p.m. Saturday, the 567 Center for Renewal, 533 Cherry St. Learn the stories behind the songs of musicians Anna Mae Kersey, Louise Warren and Josh Fletcher. $7 at the door, $5 for students. 238-6051.

Comedian Huggy Lowdown

8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 742-2000.

The Return: Beatles Tribute Band

7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Hawkinsville Opera House, 42 Lumpkin St, Hawkinsville. (478) 783-1884. $25.

Monroe Crossing

7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Acousticproductions.com. $20 adults and $15 students in advance, $22 at door.

The Sweetback Sisters

6-8 p.m. Jan. 26, Magnolia Theatre, 122 Main St., Eastman. The Magnolia Music and Medicine Show welcomes this band that’s a mix of country, honky-tonk, swing and old-time music. For ticket information, call (478) 374-4723. www.magnoliamusicandmedicineshow.com.

A Soul’d Out Sunday

5 p.m. Jan. 27, Shadows, 438 Second St. Featuring Dammit Boi, Big Bo$$, Lyric 478, Sins Ear, Sibaltia, Konkrete Qulture and SHE. Hosted by Sycamore St. Claire. After party with DJ Latitunes. $10.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

7 p.m. Jan. 31-Feb. 2; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 2; 1 p.m. Feb. 3, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Adults $22-$37, children $12-$37. www.ringling.com.

Jerry Seinfeld

7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, Macon City Auditorium, 415 First St. $48-$78. 751-9232 or ticketmaster.com.

Clifford Live

9:30 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Feb. 6-7 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Suited for ages 3-7. $7 for morning performances. Evening performance is $16 adults, $11 students. www.thegrandmacon.com, 301-5470.

Monster Jam

7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-23, 2 p.m. Feb. 23, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Monster trucks tear through obstacles. $10-$35. 751-9232 or ticketmaster.com.

The End Times Comedy Night

8 p.m. the first Monday and third Saturday of every month, the Folks Art, 108 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville. Join comics from Milledgeville, Athens and Atlanta for a night of stand-up comedy. $3. (478) 453-9550 or www.thefolksart.com.

DANCES

Argentine Tango

7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jocks & Jills, 4680 Sheraton Drive. Guided practice for beginners. Free. 742-9367.

Macon Shag Club

6:45 p.m. shag lessons, 7:30 p.m. dancing, Thursdays, Holiday Inn Macon North, 3953 River Place Drive. 960-3450. Free.

Dance

8 p.m. Fridays, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Dixie Pride Band. 784-1454. $7.

Dance

9 p.m. Saturdays, VFW Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Band: Winchester. 218-5815. $7. Singles welcome.

Pairs and Spares Square Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, except holidays, North Macon Park Recreation Center, Wimbish Road. Caller: Lee Dixon. 757-2912. Free.

Western Square Dancers of Macon Square Dance Club

7-9 p.m. Thursdays, except fourth Thursdays, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Caller: Bob Shiver. 935-8364. Free.

North Macon Square Dancers Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 815 N. Macon Park Drive. 471-1560.

MUSIC HALLS

Bleckley County Jamboree

7 p.m. Fridays, Oak Grove Community Center, Ga. 126, Cochran. Classic country and gospel music, featuring Josh Lucas and Friends. (478) 230-3380. Free.

Hollonville Opry House

6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: Heaven’s Echoes, Honey Creek Boys, Blue Jam and Slim Pickin’s. (770) 228-4832 or hollonvilleopry.com. Free; operated on donations.

Juliette Opry House

5:30 p.m. front porch local bluegrass jam; 7 p.m. open mic stage show; 8 p.m. headliner stage show; every first Saturday; Ga. 87, Juliette. Call 335-3895 for tickets or buy online at www.acousticproductions.com. $17.

Ole Clinton Opry

6:30-10 p.m. Fridays, 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. This week: 6:30 p.m. Georgia Mudcats, 8:45 p.m. Something Else with Simon Newton and Tommy Goss. (478) 461-3544 or oleclintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

Powersville Opry

4-9 p.m. Saturdays; south onto Powersville Road off Ga. 247 Connector between Warner Robins and Ga. 49. This week: 4:30 p.m. House Band, 6 p.m. the Walnuts, 7:30 p.m. Charles Oliver and Friends. Also open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. (478) 328-0678 or powersvilleopry.com. Free.

Wagon House Opry

6:30-10 p.m. Saturdays, 699 Altman Road, Haddock. This week: 6:30 p.m. Pure Country, 7:30 p.m. Ray Knighton and Wanel Collins. Contact Randy, (478) 363-1274. Free; donations accepted.

Williamson Music Barn

Saturdays, 2232 Ga. 362 West, Williamson. Call John Williams, (770) 380-1935 or (770) 595-6947. For bookings, call (770) 375-8490. Free; donations accepted.

FILMS

Macon Film Guild

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Films show at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sunday: “Chicken With Plums.” Feb. 10: “The Sessions.” March 10: “Holy Motors.” Documentary series special presentation at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22: “Samsara.” 742-2000. Maconfilmguild.org. $5.

“The Intouchables”

5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 742-2000.

FUNDRAISERS

Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk

8 a.m. marathon, 8:15 a.m. half-marathon, 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, Jan. 19, Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins. Part of the 2013 Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series. Proceeds benefit the Museum of Aviation. Race limited to 1,500 participants. Race-day registration is available for 5K only, if space is available. June Lowe or Mary Lynn Harrison, 923-6600 or e-mail MaryLynn.Harrison@museumofaviation.org. Detailed race information can be found at www.museumofaviation.org. Registration: $85 marathon, $60 half-marathon, $30 5K, $150 relay team.

All That Jazz

8 p.m. Jan. 25, City Auditorium, 415 First St. Featuring Phil Perry and Pieces of a Dream. Benefits the Tubman African American Museum. 743-8544. Tubmanmuseum.com. $40 balcony seats; $125 individual table seats; $1,000 tables for eight.

Demon Dress Drive Affordable Formal Wear Sale

Noon-4 p.m. Jan. 26, Warner Robins High School, 401 S. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. This sale features gently used and new formal wear suitable for proms, senior balls, weddings and dances at reasonable prices. Many sizes and styles will be available. Money raised form the sale will go to a youth charity in the Middle Georgia area. Free admission. 718-7752.

Celebrity Midday Soiree

4-7 p.m. May 4, Galleria Conference Center, 2922 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Hosted by the I Think I Am Foundation. Food, live entertainment, black jack, poker and more. NFL and NBA players and their moms are slated to attend. Tickets available at Habersham Records, Macon Black Pages and Florence’s Boutique. Deanna Moore, (478) 714-1040, or dmoore@ithinkiamfoundation.com. $50 tickets, $100 vendor tables, sponsorships available.

LITERARY/LECTURES

Colby Marshall

7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Champagne reception and book signing with Colby Marshall, author or “Chain of Command.” Free. Books will be available for purchase.

Sefarim

1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deborah Lipstadt’s “Denying the Holocaust” will be discussed. Sefarim is a literary discussion group sponsored by Congregation Sha-Arey Israel, Macon’s conservative Jewish congregation. It is located at the corner of First and Plum streets. Use Plum Street entrance adjacent to the parking lot. 745-4571.

Nancy Brandon

2 p.m. Jan. 20, M.E. Roden Memorial Library, 400 Commerce St., Hawkinsville. Hawkinsville native Nancy Brandon will discuss her book “Dunaway’s Crossing.” Free.

Black History Program

2:30 p.m. Jan. 21, House of Grace, 132 Jac-Arts Road, Cochran. Featuring the Middle Georgia State College Multicultural Affairs program and African-American Male Initiative. Crystal Allen-Joyner at callenjoyner@mgc.edu. Free.

Douglas Blackmon

6 p.m. Feb. 6, Taylor Amphitheatre, Wesleyan College. Screening of a new documentary by Douglas Blackmon, a Wall Street Journal and Washington Post editor and author. Free. 11:15 a.m. Feb. 7, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College, discussion of Blackmon’s book, “Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black People in America from the Civil War to WWII,” which won the 2009 Pultizer Prize.

Macon Writers Group

2-4 p.m. the last Saturday of each month, Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. Membership in the group is open and free, and writing of every sort is accepted. The only absolute criteria for membership are a love for the written word and a willingness to share your writing, and give constructive criticism and encouragement to other members of the group. For more information, e-mail trayers.shane@gmail.com.

PAGEANTS

Young/Miss Harness Festival Pageant

Feb. 9, Hawkinsville Opera House, Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville. Age divisions: 2 years through 12th grade. Deadline for entries is Jan. 28. For Information and entry forms, call (478) 230-0222. cpatton@cstel.net.

ET CETERA

Georgia Bridal Bash

Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Macon Marriott Centreplex Convention Center, 240 Coliseum Drive. VIP lounge, beauty bar, groom’s cigar lounge, detail inspired galleries, fashion show and prizes. $25 VIP tickets (sold in advance only); $10 regular tickets in advance; $15 at the door (cash only). For tickets and information, visit www.georgiabridalbash.com.

Ice Skating

Jan. 18-21 and 25-27, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $8-$10 per person, depending on time. Price includes skate rental. For specific skate times, which vary per day, visit www.maconcentreplex.com.

Rock Candy Tours

Intown Rock ’n’ Roll Stroll happens from 1-3 p.m. Saturdays. Departs from Washington Park, corner of College Street and Washington Avenue. $15 per person. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a bottle of water are recommended. To make reservations, call 955-5997 and leave your name, phone number and desired tour date. Group discounts are available. Private tours also are available. rockcandytours@gmail.com.

Cannonball House

856 Mulberry St. Tours offered 10 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and military, $3 for students with college I.D. 745-5982.

Ocmulgee National Monument

Guided Earth Lodge tours at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Free. 752-8257.