10 Days Calendar for Oct. 7, 2016

Rides, games, livestock, nightly concerts and more. $10 adults; $8 seniors; free for children 10 and younger; free parking. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets and information, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open noon-10 p.m.

Featuring the works of several Monroe Art Guild members. Opening reception features music by the Blue Possum Pickers and John Charles Griffin outside the Gallery. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 5-8 p.m.

Featuring photography from the Middle Georgia Camera Club. The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 First St. Free. the567center.org. 6-9 p.m.

Opening night of the October exhibition featuring three Macon artist collectives. The Lost Keys Literary Festival is hosting an open mic night during the exhibition. Hosted by Y.O. Latimore of Poetic Peace and featuring performances by the Chameleon Village Theatre Company. Rococo Art Collective and Dark Eden will reveal new exhibits in the main hall. Ampersand Guild Hall, 503 Fifth St., second floor. Free. Gabriel Balmes, gabriel@ampersand-arts.com. 7-9 p.m.

Part of the 2016 movie series. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $5 general admission; $45 series subscription. 478-301-5470. TheGrandMacon.com. 7:30 p.m.

Dress up and rock out with music from David Bowie, Queen, New York Dolls, T Rex, Alice Cooper and more. Music by Campbell Airlines with Matt Lang of GWLS. The Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. $10 per person or two for $15. libraryballroom.com. 8 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

A bike tour covering everything from Macon’s rich railroad history to the old city jail. Space is limited and based on online reservations. The tour will begin in front of Terminal Station, 300 Cherry St., and ends at Macon Beer Company, 345 Oglethorpe St. $10 for Historic Macon Foundation members; $15 non-members. historicmacon.org. 10 a.m.-noon.

Georgia Farm Monitor’s “Ranger Nick” will share his knowledge of Georgia reptiles. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette. $4-$6.50, includes presentation and historic site admission. 478-986-5172. GeorgiaStateParks.org. 10-11 a.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. $40, includes gate admission to the Georgia National Fair. 478-987-3247. gnfa.com. 7:30 p.m.

Comedy by Joseph Kesselring, presented by the Backlot Players. Box Office will be open from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 3-6 and two hours prior to show time. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students and active military. 478-994-0443. thebacklotplayers.org. 7:30 p.m.

Ballroom dance hosted by USA Dance Chapter No. 6059 of Greater Macon. Costumes encouraged. Free bachata lesson by Debra Leathers from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Light snacks and water provided, soft drink for a donation. Music by DJ Chester Gibbs. Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. $8 USA Dance members, $12 nonmembers, $5 students with ID. 478-743-7970. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 478-742-2000. maconfilmguild.org. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Saturday, Oct. 8.) 2:30 p.m.

Featuring Great Peacock; presented by Bragg Jam. The Brick will be selling food and beverage. Picnics, lawn chairs and pets are welcome; no tents or grills. Coleman Hill Park. Free. braggjam.org. 6 p.m.

Meet Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell. Have your photo taken with Miss America and receive an autographed photo in a custom photo jacket. Event benefits the Navicent Health W.T. Anderson Cancer and Infusion Center and will assist indigent patients with chemotherapy and cancer treatment. $18. Amstar Theater, 5996 Zebulon Road. 6 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open noon-10 p.m.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Scott Brantley in concert on the Georgia National Stage. Free with Georgia National Fair gate entry. gnfa.com. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. 7 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open noon-10 p.m.

Blues Traveler and Porch 40 in concert on the Georgia National Stage. Free with Georgia National Fair gate entry. gnfa.com. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. 7 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open noon-10 p.m.

Boyz II Men in concert on the Georgia National Stage. Free with Georgia National Fair gate entry. gnfa.com. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. 7 p.m.

With special guest Cory Branan. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $20 in advance; $25 day of the show. Coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open noon-10 p.m.

Presented by Theatreworks USA. A musical revue that brings American civics lessons to life. Recommended for fourth-eighth grades. Part of the GrandKids Arts Education Series. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $7. TheGrandMacon.com. tickets@mercer.edu. 478-301-5470. 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy samples of brews, wines and spirits produced in Georgia. Plus a chef competition between some of the greatest chefs, restaurants and caterers in Macon. Join the raffle and enjoy the items for sale at the live auction. $40. 478-742-8155. hayhousemacon.org. Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. 6-9 p.m.

Old Dominion in concert on the Georgia National Stage. Free with Georgia National Fair gate entry. gnfa.com. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. 7 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open noon-10 p.m.

Outdoor movie in the park. Bring chairs and blankets (no seating will be available). Concessions will be sold. Free; but reservations required by calling 478-752-8257, extension 222. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. 6 p.m.

Music by Harold E. Thomas and the Danger Zone and AJ the DJ. Come dressed as your favorite Motown artist. Contests, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and more. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. $25 Tubman museum members; $30 non-members. tubmanmuseum.com. 7-11 p.m.

Presented by Mercer’s Townsend School of Music. Conducted by Ward Stare. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. Music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m.

John Lennon tribute band. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $12-$15. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.

Theatre Macon presents Bruce Graham’s comedy, directed by Jim Crisp. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60 and older), $15 children/students through age 22. Call 478-746-9485 for reservations or buy online at theatremacon.com beginning Oct. 12. Tickets may also be purchased at the door up to an hour before showtime. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 8 p.m.

Directed by John Freeman. Mild adult themes and language, not recommended for children under 12. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $20 adults; $15 seniors (60 and older); $10 students up to age 23. 478-477-3342. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

An original musical/drama based on the life of Ches McCartney, Georgia’s “Goat Man.” Sponsored by the Heart of Georgia Opry Hall. $5 ticket must be purchased in advance. Visit the “Highway 80s Blues” Facebook page for ticket information. Historic Richland Church, Old Richland Road, Twiggs County. 7 p.m.

The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Saturday, Oct. 8.) 7:30 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. $40, includes gate admission to the Georgia National Fair. 478-987-3247. gnfa.com. 7:30 p.m.

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 15). 8 p.m.

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Oct. 15.) 8 p.m.

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. For a complete schedule of events, as well as midway ride tickets, visit gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; rides open 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 15). 2:30 p.m.

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Oct. 15.) 2:30 p.m.

The Warner Robins Community Concert Association presents a concert of vocal favorites from Cantrell’s reign as Miss America. First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. $15 adults; free for all students. wrconcert.org. 3 p.m.

Local fashion designer Quitman Alexander is showing his spring/summer collection. This will be his very first solo presentation. Light refreshments served. Ampersand Guild Hall, 503 Fifth St., second floor. $20. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Part of the Living Room Series presented by the Field Note Stenographers. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $5-$15. fieldnotestenographers.com. 8 p.m.

This story was originally published October 6, 2016 at 9:00 AM with the headline "10 Days Calendar for Oct. 7, 2016."