10 Days Calendar for Oct. 14, 2016
Friday
Oct. 14
Georgia National Fair
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.
“Hotel Transylvania 2”
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.
Mercer University Orchestra
Presented by Mercer’s Townsend School of Music. Conducted by Ward Stare. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. Music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m.
Abbey Road Live: A Night to Imagine
John Lennon tribute band. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $12-$15. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.
“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille”
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, buy tickets online at theatremacon.com or at the door up to an hour before showtime. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 8 p.m.
“Messiah on the Frigidaire”
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.
Saturday
Oct. 15
Georgia National Fair
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.
“Arsenic and Old Lace”
Comedy by Joseph Kesselring, presented by the Backlot Players. Box Office 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.
“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 14). 8 p.m.
“Messiah on the Frigidaire”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Oct. 14.) 8 p.m.
Nevermore Hills Haunted Trail
Including a variety of scares in the woods as well as a number of haunted barns. Children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. $15 per person, $13 for active duty and retired military (bring military ID). Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Jenny Maas, jenny.maas@museumofaviation.org. 8-11 p.m.
Sunday
Oct. 16
Georgia National Fair
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.
Nancy Grace
New York Times bestselling author Nancy Grace will sign copies of her novel “Murder in the Courthouse,” the third mystery in a series featuring Prosecutor Hailey Dean. Free. 478-474-0161. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 5080 Riverside Drive. 2-4 p.m.
“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 14). 2:30 p.m.
“Messiah on the Frigidaire”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Oct. 14.) 2:30 p.m.
Betty Cantrell
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.
Quitman Alexander Presents #hifashion
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.
Floco Torres and Famey
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.
Monday
Oct. 17
Hoppy Hour Yoga
Join the folks at Hometown Yoga for the final Hoppy Hour of the season. Participate in a free yoga class with a live DJ, then hop over to Just Tap’d to buy a drink and dinner. Free. hometownyogamacon.com. Rosa Parks Square, downtown Macon. 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Oct. 18
“It’s a Nice Day for a Red Wedding”
Andrew Reeves will present a lecture titled “It’s a Nice Day for a Red Wedding: A song of Ice and Fire and Historical precedents.” Part of “KnightFest.” Middle Georgia State University Library, Macon campus. Free. Dana Casper, dana.casper@mga.edu. 2:30 p.m.
Fabian Concert Series: English Prelude
Featuring Edward Arron, cello, Jeewon Park, piano, Daniel Tosky, bass, and Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin, performing works by English composers. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. $15; free with Mercer ID or any valid student ID. 478-301-5470. 7:30 p.m.
Macon Film Guild: “Weiner”
Part of the Macon Film Guild’s documentary series. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 478-742-2000. maconfilmguild.org. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Oct. 19
“Messiah on the Frigidaire”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Oct. 14.) 8 p.m.
Thursday
Oct. 20
Third Thursday Organ Interlude: Susan McDuffie
Free 30-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.
Used Book Sale
Hosted by the AAUW Houston-Peach Branch. Proceeds benefit local educational endeavors. Galleria Mall, Centerville. Free admission. 478-918-2666. houstonpeachaauw-ga.aauw.net. Noon-9 p.m.
Spirits in October
Guided one-hour walking tour with actors representing the spirits of some of Macon’s most fascinating characters. Appropriate for all ages. Historic Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. $15. riversidecemetery.com. Tours leave every 15 minutes, 6-8:30 p.m.
Wesleyan Faculty Concert
Featuring piano, organ, opera and instrumental music. Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 7 p.m.
“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 14). 7:30 p.m.
“Messiah on the Frigidaire”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Oct. 14.) 8 p.m.
Friday
Oct. 21
Central Georgia Greek Festival
Featuring live music, dancing, authentic Greek food, art, shopping, jewelry, religious artifacts and church tours. Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 859 First St. holycross.ga.goarch.org. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Spirits in October
Historic Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. (See Thursday, Oct. 20.) Tours leave every 15 minutes, 6-8:30 p.m.
Kirk Franklin
Hip-hop, pop, R&B and gospel. $36.75-$66.75. ticketmaster.com. City Auditorium, 415 First St. 7 p.m.
Boots and Bowties
Casino games, food and prizes. With DJ Matt Pippin. Cash bar. forsyth-monroechamber.com. Monroe County Convention Center, 475 Holiday Circle, Forsyth. $100, includes a catered dinner for two, one entry into the reverse raffle and $200 worth of Casino Cash. 478-994-9239. 7 p.m.
“One More Bridge to Cross”
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.
“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 14). 8 p.m.
“Messiah on the Frigidaire”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Oct. 14.) 8 p.m.
Nevermore Hills Haunted Trail
Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. (See Saturday, Oct. 15.) 8-11 p.m.
Saturday
Oct. 22
Deep Roots Festival
A cultural arts and music festival showcasing local, regional and national talents, artists and vendors. Also featuring an antique car show, artist market, a KidZone and barbecue cook-off. Downtown Milledgeville. $6 pre-sale through Oct. 19; $8 individual, $6 groups of four or more, gate admission; $15 after 5 p.m.; free for kids under 3. deeprootsfestival.com. 10 a.m.-midnight.
Central Georgia Greek Festival
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 859 First St. (See Friday, Oct. 21.) 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Jazz and the Arts on Riverdale
Check out a blend of local and regional musicians and vocalists along with arts and crafts from throughout Middle Georgia. Headline performance by the Mike Frost Band featuring vocalist Lauren Meccia. Bring a lawn chair and stay awhile. Free. maconjazz.org. Riverdale Drive, Macon. Noon-6 p.m.
Spirits in October
Historic Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. (See Thursday, Oct. 20.) Tours leave every 15 minutes, 6-8:30 p.m.
“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 14). 8 p.m.
“Messiah on the Frigidaire”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Oct. 14.) 8 p.m.
Stephanie Mills
With the Whispers. Proceeds benefit Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association Inc. Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $28 and up. ticketmaster.com. 8:30 p.m.
Sunday
Oct. 23
Central Georgia Greek Festival
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 859 First St. (See Friday, Oct. 21.) 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille”
Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 14). 2:30 p.m.
“Messiah on the Frigidaire”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Oct. 14) 2:30 p.m.
Spirits in October
Historic Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. (See Thursday, Oct. 20.) Tours leave every 15 minutes, 4-6 p.m.
“One More Bridge to Cross”
Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (See Friday, Oct. 21.) 5:30 p.m.
This story was originally published October 13, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar for Oct. 14, 2016."