THEATER

Anton Chekov’s “The Seagull”

7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Back Door Theatre, Willingham Hall, Mercer University. Presented by Mercer University Theatre. Directed by Scot Mann. 301-2974. $5 general admission.

“The Dixie Swim Club”

8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. Presented by the Backlot Players. Directed by Nipper Bunn. For reservations, call (478) 994-0443. www.thebacklotplayers.org. $15 adults; $12 students, seniors and active military.

“Honeymoon at Graveside Manor”

8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Thursday-Feb. 23, Feb. 28 and March 1-2; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. Call 929-4579 for reservations. $15 general admission; $12 active military with ID, students with ID, seniors; Thursday buy one $15 ticket get second free.

“In The Mood”

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, the Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and other idols of the 1940s. $29-$44. 301-5470.

“The Octette Bridge Club”

8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 22-23; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Directed by Jim Crisp. Call 746-9485 for reservations. www.theatremacon.com. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

7-9 p.m. Feb. 22, New Perry Hotel, 800 Main St., Perry. Become part of “Death, Democracy and Distrust” while enjoying your dinner. Event is family-friendly. $37.50. 224-1000.

Stunt!

7 p.m. Feb. 23, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Student-produced musical revue and competition for the coveted Stunt Cup. Proceeds benefit scholarships. 757-5257. $5 general admission; tickets available at the door.

“Sigma Nuts”

7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 28, March 1-2, Perry United Methodist Church, 1002 Carroll St., Perry. Presented by CenterStage for Christ. All proceeds from the tickets go to charity. Diane Kinsley, (478) 318-9696. $7 advance, $10 at door, includes dessert.

“Animal Farm”

7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. The National Players’ production of George Orwell’s novel. $28 adults, $11 students. 301-5470.

“Hot On Broadway”

7:30 p.m. March 1-2, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Song and dance numbers from “Hairspray,” “Les Miserables,” “Rent,” “Cats,” “Grease” and “Guys & Dolls.” Part of the Broadway Series. $38-$49. 301-5470.

Forsythia Festival Musicale: “Ain-A That Good News!”

7 p.m. March 1-2, First Baptist Church Sanctuary, 95 W. Morse St., Forsyth. A Celebration of African-American spirituals presented by the Backlot Players. Tickets available at Smart Shoppes on the Square and at the door. (478) 972-1831. $12.

“The Picture That Was Turned to the Wall”

7:30 p.m. March 1-2 and 6-9; 2:30 p.m. March 3 and 10, Perry Players Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. By Tim Kelly; directed by Carol Strandburg. Call (478) 987-5354 or visit www.perryplayers.org for reservations.

“Little Shop of Horrors”

8 p.m. March 2, 8-9; 2:30 p.m. March 3 and 10; 7:30 p.m. March 6-7, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Presented by the Youth Actor’s Company. Directed by Jerry Dorriety. Musical Direction by Ellen Parris. Call 746-9485 for reservations beginning Feb. 25. www.theatremacon.com. $18 adults, $12 students.

“Seussical”

2:30 p.m. March 16, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. March 18, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Dr. Seuss’s stories in a show geared toward kids. $20 adults, $11 students for March 16 performance; $7 general admission for March 18 performances. 301-5470.

“G.R.I.T.S. The Musical”

7:30 p.m. March 21-22, 2:30 p.m. March 22, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $41. 301-5470.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Mad About Chamber Winds II

7:30 p.m. Friday, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Featuring Mercer Wind Ensemble; Douglas Hill, conductor. 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. “Rigoletto”: 12:55 p.m. Saturday. “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.

Third Thursday Organ Interludes

All performances at noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St., unless otherwise noted. Thursday: Young Artists in Concert. 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.

Mercer Jazz Ensemble Concert

7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Monty Cole, conductor. 301-5470. Free.

Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra

7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Mount Zion Baptist Church, 7015 Rivoli Road. Symphonic sounds of Middle Georgia youth under the direction of Jonathan A. Baker. Free. www.maconyouthorchestra.org.

Wilma Jensen, concert organist

4 p.m. Feb. 24, Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Presented by Music and the Arts at Vineville. 745-3331. Free.

Fabian Concert Series

7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Featuring Matt Catingub, saxophonist/vocalist; Amy Schwartz-Moretti, violin; Kurt Muroki, double bass; and Steve Moretti, percussion. Call 301-5470 to reserve. $12; one free ticket with Mercer ID.

Percussion Ensemble Concert

7:30 p.m. March 1, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Marcus Reddick, director. 301-5470. Free.

Gilbert & Sullivan’s opera “The Mikado”

2:30 p.m. March 3, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $16-$50. 301-5470.

Central High School String Ensemble

3 p.m. March 3, Little Carnegie of the South, 1954 Forsyth St. Reception following concert. $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 students. For reservations, call Louise Barfield at 256-3388.

Giuseppe Lupis, pianist

4 p.m. March 3, Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Classics, Lupis and Gershwin. Presented by Music and the Arts at Vineville. 745-3331. Free.

Art Song Experience

7:30 p.m. March 5, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Carol Goff, piano, and Townsend School of Music students. 301-5470. Free.

Griffin Choral Arts concerts

Directed by Stephen J. Mulder. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. “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. Tickets available at the door, or in advance. (770) 468-3072 or www.griffinchoralarts.org. $10.

Late Night with Leonard Bernstein

7:30 p.m. March 8, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Presented by the Macon Concert Association. Hosted by Bernstein’s daughter, Jamie, along with soprano Amy Burton and pianists John Musto and Michael Boriskin. $25 adults, $15 students. 301-5470.

Macon Symphony Orchestra

All performances at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry 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.

English Afternoon Tea and Organ Recital

2 p.m. March 17, All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Raffle and door prizes. (478) 923-1791 or (478) 335-1487. $20 per person.

Georgia College String Quartet

1 p.m. March 17, Temple Beth Israel, 892 Cherry St. A concert by the Georgia College and State University String Quartet. All four quartet members are music professors in addition to being performers.

Brass Fantasy

7:30 p.m. March 18, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Mercer Brass Quintet featuring Douglas Hill, trumpet; Jonathan Swygert, trumpet; Jay Hanselman, horn; Tom Gibson, trombone; and Eric Bubacz, tuba. 301-5470. Free.

Fabian Concert Series: Sound of Five

7:30 p.m. March 19, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Jennifer Frautchis, violin; Che-Hung Chen, viola; Peter Stumpf, cello; and Edward Arron, cello. Call 301-5470 to reserve. $12; one free with Mercer ID.

EXHIBITIONS

Winter Arts Festival

Friday-March 9, Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. The Winter Arts Festival is a judged exhibit. www.middlegeorgiaart.org. 744-9557.

“Wrapped Up In You”

Through Feb. 23, the Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. The exhibit features works from four female artists; each piece in represents the artists’ interpretations of love and warmth. Free. www,maconartsalliance.org. 743-6940.

“Full Spectrum”

Through Feb. 23, Tubman African American Museum, 340 Walnut St. The Tubman presents works by Middle Georgia Art Association artists. 744-9557. www.middlegeorgiaart.org. Free for museum and MGAA members; $5 general public.

“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. $3.50-$8. 752-1585.

“Rough Hewn”

Through March 1, Peacock Gallery, Middle Georgia State College, Cochran campus. An exhibit by artist Jason McCoy. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 8 a.m.-noon Fridays. Free.

AUDITIONS

“Highway 80 Blues”

3-6 p.m. Feb. 22 and 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 23, 511 Railroad St., Jeffersonville. The original folk-life play is about Ches McCartney, aka the Goat Man, and is written by Frank Hendrix. Roles for men and women of all ages. Must be able to sing the melody of a chorus of your choosing and be prepared to read lines from a script. Also seeking a singer/pianist to portray Fats Waller in his 30s and a singer to portray Mahalia Jackson in her 20s. Appointments required to audition. Call Frank Hendrix at (478) 945-3906. Production dates are Oct. 17-19 and 24-26.