Out & About Arts Calendar for Oct. 14, 2016

Comedy by Joseph Kesselring, presented by the Backlot Players. Box Office will be open 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. Oct. 14-15; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

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. Tickets may also be purchased at the door up to an hour before showtime. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 8 p.m. Oct. 14-15 and 21-22, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 23.

Directed by John Freeman. Mild adult themes and language, not recommended for children under 12. Box office hours: 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $20 adults; $15 seniors (60 and older); $10 students up to age 23. 478-471-7529. 478-477-3342. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 19-22; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 23.

Lisa Loomer’s fable for all ages with humor, myth and song. Directed by Frazer Lively. Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. $10 adults, $5 seniors, students, children and alumnae. wesleyancollege.edu. 8 p.m. Oct. 14-15; 2 p.m. Oct. 15.

An original musical/drama based on the life of Ches McCartney, Georgia’s “Goat Man.” Sponsored by the Heart of Georgia Opry Hall. $5. Tickets 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. Oct. 15.

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $20; $15 seniors and students. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 3 p.m. Oct. 16.

Metropolitan Opera Live. Showing at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and the Galleria Mall Stadium Cinemas 15, 2980 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. $24 adults, $20 seniors and students. metopera.org/hdlive. 478-742-2000. 12:55 p.m. Oct. 22.

Written and directed by Venis Glover. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15 advance; $20 at door. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

Presented by JD’s Drama Theater. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15 advance; $20 day of show. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7 p.m. Oct. 28.

Presented by Theatre Macon’s Youth Actor’s Company (YAC); directed by Colby Marshall. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children/students through age 22. Mainstage subscribers may call 478-746-9485 for reservations Oct. 24-25, all others may buy online at theatremacon.com beginning Oct. 26. Tickets may also be purchased at the door up to an hour before showtime. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 8 p.m. Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 4-5, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6.

Recommended for pre-K-third grade. Part of the GrandKids Arts Education Series. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $7. TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2.

Murder mystery dinner theater presented by the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and come find out just who gets “sleighed.” Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. $40 single; $70 couple. moagiftshop.com/murdermysterydinnertheatre.aspx. 6:45 p.m. check in and social time, 7:30 p.m. dinner and show, Nov. 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19.

By Qui Kguyen; directed by Scot J. Mann. Presented by Mercer University Theatre. Advance ticket purchase is recommended; tickets also available at the door. Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College St. $15 general admission, $10 with Mercer I.D. tickets.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-12 and 17-19; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and 20.

Part of the Grand Broadway Series. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $45-$71. TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-22.

Presented by Mercer’s Townsend School of Music. Conducted by Ward Stare. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. Music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14.

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. Oct. 16.

Featuring Blake Tyson. Max Noah Recital Hall, Georgia College, Milledegeville. Free. 478-445-8289. gcsu.edu. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17.

Featuring Edward Arron, cello, Jeewon Park, piano, Daniel Tosky, bass, and Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin, performing works by English composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar. Presented by the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. $15; free with Mercer ID or any valid student ID. 478-301-5470. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

Thirty-minute concert followed by optional catered lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the church social hall for $10. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Free, but donations to the Family Advancement Ministry are welcomed. 478-745-1631. nelda@st-joseph.cc. Noon Oct. 20.

Featuring piano, organ, opera and instrumental music. Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 7 p.m. Oct. 20.

The featured work is Gabriel Faure’s Requiem, accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra. The Griffin Choral Arts Chamber Choir will perform Morten Lauridsen’s “Les Chansons des Roses.” $15 general admission. 888-SING1-88. griffinchoralarts.org. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20.

Presented by Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music. Conducted by Marcus Reddick. Featuring traditional and non-traditional percussion music. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. Music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21.

D’Anna Fortunato will sing mezzo soprano, accompanied by flutist Peter H. Bloom and pianist Mary Jane Rupert. The program will include music by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Fanny and Felix, Mendelssohn and American composer Elizabeth Vercoe. Max Noah Recital Hall, Georgia College, Milledegeville. Free. 478-445-8289. gcsu.edu. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24.

Presented by the Townsend School of Music. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. Music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25.

Bragg Jam presents concerto for violin, rock band and string orchestra, composed by R.E.M.’s Mike Mills for Robert McDuffie, featuring the Fifth House Ensemble. City Auditorium, 415 First St. Ticketmaster.com. 7 p.m. Oct. 27.

Music starting with the big band era and culminating with today’s most current hits, a new collection of songs. Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena, 1400 Coleman Ave. maconpops.com. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

The Heart of Georgia Barbershop Chorus and the Sweet Georgia Sound (Sweet Adeline) invites men and women of all ages for fun, laughter, snacks and barbershop singing. Centerville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 600 North Houston Lake Road, Centerville. Free. hogchorus.org. sweetgeorgiasound.org. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 30.

The senior composition student in the Townsend School of Music at Mercer University will present a recital of original compositions. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. societyofcomposers.org/members/DenzelWashington. 3 p.m. Oct. 31.

Solo recital. Presented by Macon Concert Association. Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. $25 adults, $10 students; season subscription: $80 adults, $40 students. 478-301-5470. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1.

Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 8 p.m. Nov. 3.

Georgia Music Teachers Association guest artist concert. Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 8 p.m. Nov. 4.

Including music by Mozart, Schubert, Bizet, Gilbert and Sullivan and Hagenberg performed with fellow instrumentalists and vocalists. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. Sharon Hart, 478-301-5751. 6 p.m. Nov. 7.

Featuring guitarist William Feasley and oboe-player Emily Tsai performing several pieces written specifically for them. Max Noah Recital Hall, Georgia College, Milledegeville. Free. 478-445-8289. gcsu.edu. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9.

Presented by the Macon Symphony Orchestra, with Tom Underwood, oboe. Featuring classics from Bizet and Handel to Cole Porter and Louis Armstrong. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $40 adults, $20 students, $15 children; season tickets available. maconsymphony.com. 478-301-5300. 6:30 p.m. conductor chat, 7:30 p.m. concert, Nov. 12.

Featuring Wesleyan music students. Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 7 p.m. Nov. 14.

Thirty-minute concert followed by optional catered lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the church social hall for $10. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Free, but donations to the Family Advancement Ministry are welcomed. 478-745-1631. nelda@st-joseph.cc. Noon Nov. 17.

Interactive traveling exhibit commemorating the contribution of Georgia and Georgians to the war effort in World War II. Georgia Military College’s Sibley Cone Library and the Mary Vinson Library, Milledgeville. Free. gmc.edu. Oct. 11-Nov. 4.

Celebration and feature of the October exhibition of Macon’s Rococo Art Collective. Ampersand Guild Hall, 503 Fifth St., second floor. Free. Gabriel Balmes, gabriel@ampersand-arts.com. 6 p.m. Oct. 15.

An exhibit of vibrant paintings, sculptures and prints by Gloria Garfinkel. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. On display through Oct. 16.

This exhibit will feature artists who are Stratford Academy parents, alumni, faculty, grandparents, former parents, former faculty and others. A Celebrating Art event. Free. Stratford Academy, Parker Buzzell Gallery, 6010 Peake Road. celebratingartmcn@gmail.com. Open during school days and hours, from Oct. 17-Nov. 18.

More than 30 artists are being exhibited with nearly 100 works comprised of varied mediums. St. Francis Arts Center, 432 Forest Hill Road. Exhibit will be on display 4-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. stfrancismacon.org/arts-center. 478-216-7189. On display through Oct. 23.

East Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. Exhibition on display Oct. 28- Dec. 2. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 28.

The exhibition features the works of Roman, Constantin, Marc and Charles Chatov, three generations in a family of gifted artists. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. Oct. 28-Feb. 19.

Featuring photography from the Middle Georgia Camera Club. The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 First St. Free. the567center.org. On display through Oct. 28.

Featuring the works of Monroe Art Guild members Susan Pelham, Bobbie Austin, Sue Grilli, Judy Norman, Stephanie Ruby and Maribeth Schmeltzer. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. On display through Oct. 28.

By Beth Stewart. Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through October.

Contemporary studio ceramics and paintings from the museum’s permanent collection, representing a wide spectrum of artistic movements and genres. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. On display through October.

Elsie Hill is primarily a painter who is also working with sculptural elements. Peacock Gallery, Middle Georgia State University, Cochran. Free. Charlie Agnew, Peacock Gallery director, charlie.agnew@mga.edu. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Friday, through Nov. 4.

Visiting artist exhibit. McCrary Gallery, Murphy Art Building, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. On display through Nov. 4.

Featuring four original ballots from 1860, one bearing Abraham Lincoln’s name, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Old Governor’s Mansion, Georgia College, Milledgeville. $10 adults; $7 seniors and pre-booked adult groups; $2 students; free for children under age 6 and GC faculty, staff and students. gcsu.edu/mansion. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 8.

Annual exhibit of stunning holiday trees decorated by regional designers and artists. Museum of Arts and Sciences. Included with museum admission. 478-477-3232. MASmacon.org. Exhibit on display during museum hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 10-Jan. 15.

A series of narrative paintings that delineate the lives of African-American people living in a fictional community called Small Grove. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. tubmanmuseum.com. On display through Nov. 26.

Part of “Celebrating 75 Years of Otis Redding,” in partnership with the Otis Redding Foundation. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Free with museum admission. 478-743-8544. tubmanmuseum.com. On display through Dec. 3.

A room-size, global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a 6-foot diameter sphere, similar to a giant animated globe. Presented in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. Ongoing.

The interactive exhibition tells the story of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 61st and 442nd Troop Carrier Groups that ferried them to Normandy, France, and the 325th Glider Regiment that fought alongside them. Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Free. 478-926-6870. museumofaviation.org. Ongoing.

Musical directed by Jim Crisp. Choreography by Danielle Bocchino. Roles for children ages 9-12 and all adults. Come prepared to sing 16 bars of music of your choice. An accompanist will be available to play. Wear comfortable clothing for a possible dance audition. Performance dates are Dec. 2-11. theatremacon.com. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 3 p.m. Oct. 15 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Musical directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. Bring sheet music and be prepared to sing 16 bars. There are 15 main roles for adults and teens and roles as squirrels and Oompa-Loompas for kids. Production dates: Dec. 9-18. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. maconlittletheatre.org. 6 p.m. ages 7-12, 7 p.m. teens and adults, Oct. 16-17.

Annual production of the Backlot Players Guild Youth group, BOOYA. Auditions are open to anyone from sixth grade through early college. A large cast is needed, male and female. Please bring a bio sheet that lists previous acting roles in which you have been cast. Directed by Elizabeth Hunter. Performance dates: Jan. 20-29. Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. Dennis Smith, 630-204-3238. 7 p.m. Oct. 17-18.

Membership is open to all wind and percussion players ages 17 and older. Tattnall Square Academy band room, Trojan Trail off Wesleyan Drive. For more information, visit middlegeorgiaconcertband.org or call 478-784-0541. 7-9 p.m. Mondays.

Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Prospectus and entry forms are available online. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will be on display Oct. 21-Nov. 11. middlegeorgiaart.org. 478-744-9557. Deadline to enter: 5 p.m. Oct. 18.

Local artists perform music, spoken word, comedy and theater scenes. Performers must arrive by 6:15 p.m. to sign up. Piano, guitar and banjo available on site for use. Ampersand Guild Hall, 503 Fifth St., second floor. Free. Gabriel Balmes, gabriel@ampersand-arts.com. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21.

Snag great finds from the archives at this sidewalk sale. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22.

A juried artist marketplace featuring hundreds of works of art by 30-50 artists from across the country. A Celebrating Art event. Free admission. Open 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Monday; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Friday; noon-3 p.m. Wednesday; and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Stratford Academy, Science Center, 6010 Peake Road. celebratingartmcn@gmail.com. Oct. 24-29.

Featuring American realist painter Bo Bartlett. Wine and cheese reception included. A Celebrating Art event. Idle Hour Country Club, 251 Idle Hour Drive. $30. For tickets, email celebratingartmcn@gmail.com. 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 25.

Recognizing individuals, organizations and businesses that have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural life of Middle Georgia. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 25.

Featuring author, Southern Living editor, designer, gardener, cook and writer James Farmer. Lunch catered by Fountain of Juice. A Celebrating Art event. Stratford Academy, 6010 Peake Road. $50. For tickets, email celebratingartmcn@gmail.com. Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 26.

Hosted by Daniel Montoute. Encompass a multitude of artistic styles and mediums and showcasing different cultural influences. Ampersand (&) Guild, 504 Fifth St. 478-978-7268. darkedenmacon@gmail.com. 7 p.m. Oct. 28.

Come and listen or join in the singing. Christ United Methodist Church Choir Room (administration building in the back of church), 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. hogchorus@gmail.com. 478-345-7464. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday.

Bring a sketchbook and pencils and practice portrait drawing. Gallery of Fine Art, 2507c Moody Road, Warner Robins. Free. Leslie Hoops-Wallace, 478-396-9198 or unicornsquest@hotmail.com. 6-7 p.m. Tuesday.

Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave. Singing lesson and first month of membership is free. 478-922-2541. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Lessons and rehearsal. No musical experience required. Pipe, drum lessons for interested community members. Room 109, Willet Science Center, Mercer University. Free. mercerpipesdrums.com. Jack.Mahaney@mercer.edu. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday.

This story was originally published October 13, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Out & About Arts Calendar for Oct. 14, 2016."