10 Days Calendar
Friday
Oct. 28
Legends and Lore of the Johnston-Felton-Hay House
A Halloween behind-the-scenes tour, featuring stories of spine-tingling experiences. Includes wine and canapes in the dining room. Extensive stair-climbing involved. Ages 18+ only. Reservations with advanced payment are required. Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. $45. 478-742-8155. hayhousemacon.org. 6 p.m.
Hoopsnake Press Opening Reception
East Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 6-7 p.m.
“The Birds”
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.
“Seussical, The Musical”
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. Get tickets by calling 478-746-9485, online at theatremacon.com or at the door up to an hour before showtime. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 8 p.m.
Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band
With Gabriel Kelley. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $25-$30. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.
Saturday
Oct. 29
Jay’s Hope Trek or Treat Road Race
Race the 5K or 10K. Kids 12 and younger can run the unSpooky Sprint, a 1-mile course, or the Candy Mile, where 35,000 pieces of candy will be given out. 5/10K is $30 and begins at 8 a.m.; unSpooky Sprint is $15 and begins at 9:15 a.m.; Candy Mile is $12 and begins at 9:30 a.m. Benefits Jay’s Hope. jayshope.org/trek-or-treat. Bass Pro Shops, 5000 Bass Pro Blvd. 8 a.m.
Sacred Heart Fall Festival
Carnival rides, entertainment, inflatables, cake walk, sports challenges, silent auction, arts and crafts vendors, raffles and more. Sacred Heart Catholic School, 250 S. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Free admission. 478-923-9668. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Southeastern Reptile Rescue Program
Jason Clark, with Southeastern Reptile Rescue, will be at the park with his Reptile Wagon. Check out the wagon and watch encounter programs at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. 478-752-8257. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Green Tomato Festival
This is a family fun festival celebrating Juliette’s Hollywood fame and the Whistle Stop Café. Festival goers can peruse a variety of booths selling everything from handmade jewelry and local honey products to glass wind chimes and vintage art, and of course, fried green tomatoes. Free. 478-992-9996. Downtown Juliette. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Thriller” Dance and Zombie Parade
New this year: Michael Jackson impersonator, scavenger hunt, zombie relay race, food trucks, vendors, celebrity zombies, “Thrilling” hair show, dance competition and more. Presented by Hayiya Dance Theatre Inc. Cherry Street Plaza, downtown Macon. Free. 478-254-5497. hayiyadancetheatre.com. 7-11 p.m.
Monsters and Models
Celebrate Halloween with Dr. Sketchy’s Anti Art School. Live model drawing, games and weird fun. Ages 18 and older. Costumes encouraged. Ampersand Guild Hall, 503 Fifth St., second floor. $10. Gabriel Balmes, gabriel@ampersand-arts.com. 8-10 p.m.
“Seussical, The Musical”
Presented by Theatre Macon’s Youth Actor’s Company. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 28.) 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. 30
Green Tomato Festival
Downtown Juliette. (See Saturday, Oct. 29.) 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Rose Hill Ramble: “Dead Divas”
Take a tour of Rose Hill Cemetery with Phil Comer and learn about some of Macon’s most influential, eccentric and notorious women. Rose Hill Cemetery, 1071 Riverside Drive. $5. historicrosehillcemetery.org. 2-4 p.m.
Last Sunday at the Big House
It’s a Halloween theme, so wear your costume. Hosted by “Last Honky Tonk Music Series.” Free, but ticket required. Reserve tickets by calling 478-741-5551. The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave. 2-5 p.m.
“Seussical, The Musical”
Presented by Theatre Macon’s Youth Actor’s Company. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 28.) 2:30 p.m.
The Nelons
Hear the multi-Dove Award winning and Grammy nominated recording artists in concert. Cornerstone at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road. 478-781-2762. thenelons.com. 6 p.m.
Nevermore Hills Haunted Trail
Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. (See Saturday, Oct. 29.) 8-11 p.m.
Monday
Oct. 31
Happy Halloween!
Denzel Washington
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.
Fort Valley Fall Festival
Costume contest, candy, food, cake walk, inflatables, face painting and more. 478-825-8261. Festival Park, Fort Valley. 6-8 p.m.
Old Governor’s Mansion Trick-or-Treat
Family-friendly tour at 6:30 p.m.; reservations required. $2 per person for tour; trick-or-treating at the mansion’s front door is free and open to everyone; no reservations needed. 478-445-4545. Old Governor’s Mansion, Georgia College, Milledgeville. 6-7 p.m.
Nevermore Hills Haunted Trail
Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. (See Saturday, Oct. 29.) 8-11 p.m.
Tuesday
Nov. 1
Polar Bear Den
Story time plus crafts for ages 2-5. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. $5 per child; free for adults. masmacon.org. 478-477-3232. 10:30 a.m.
Pianist Fei-Fei Dong
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.
Wednesday
Nov. 2
“Pete the Cat”
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.
Thursday
Nov. 3
“Savoring the South”
Luncheon and garden program with guest speaker Peggy Cornett, curator of plants at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Gardens since 1983. Hosted by the Federated Garden Clubs of Macon. $40. 478-742-0921. Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road. 11:30 a.m.
Phil Dirt and the Dozers
Classic rock ‘n’ roll. Hawkinsville Opera House, 42 Lumpkin St., Hawkinsville. $30. hawkinsvilleoperahouse.com. 478-783-1884. 7:30 p.m.
Friday
Nov. 4
Ray Jones Exhibit Opening Reception
Opening reception, book signing and photography exhibit featuring the work of author and photographer Ray Jones, author of “Birth of a Warrior: Ten Weeks in Basic Training.” Light appetizers, wine, beer and soft drinks served. Gallery West, 447 Third St. Free. 478-972-1598. 5-8 p.m.
“Ho, Ho Homicide”
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.
“Gone with the Wind”
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.
“Run For Your Wife”
Directed by Carol Strandburg for Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. $18 adults; $15 seniors, military, students and children. perryplayers.org. 478-987-5354. 7:30 p.m.
“Seussical, The Musical”
Presented by Theatre Macon’s Youth Actor’s Company. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 28.) 8 p.m.
Saturday
Nov. 5
Historic Macon Flea Market
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, housewares, holiday decor, electronics, children’s toys, gardening gadgets and more. Benefits Historic Macon Foundation. 357 Oglethorpe St. Free. historicmacon.org. 478-742-5084. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Historic Train Festival
Featuring more than 35 vendors, Norfolk Southern’s No. 911, First Responders Commemorative locomotive, children’s hobo parade and costume contest, music by Jacob Bryant, living history cemetery tour, artists, a car and bike cruise in, interactive train exhibits and memorabilia. Historic Train Depots District, East Adams Street, Forsyth. 478-974-1460. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Syrup Makin’ Time on the Plantation
Find out how in times past farmers made their very own sugar cane syrup. $4-$6.50. 478-986-5172. Jarrell Plantation, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
An Evening with Elvis
Featuring tribute artist Damon Hendrix and a five-course meal. Hosted by Warner Robins Little Theatre. Reservations required; deadline is Nov. 2. Student Building, The Assembly, 6040 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. $40. 478-929-4579. 6 p.m.
“Run For Your Wife”
Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. (See Friday, Nov. 4.) 7:30 p.m.
“Ho, Ho Homicide”
Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. (See Friday, Nov. 4.) 6:45 p.m. check in and social time, 7:30 p.m. dinner and show.
Sunday
Nov. 6
Kitchens Road Old Time Family Festival
Antique and classic cars, trucks and tractors, arts and crafts, live bands, food vendors, kids rides and games. 370A Kitchens Road, Haddock. $5 adults, free for ages 12 and younger. 478-288-6205. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Historic Macon Flea Market
357 Oglethorpe St. (See Saturday, Nov. 5.) 1-5 p.m.
Big House Kids Fest
Come play music on the stage, plus games, arts and crafts and a fire truck. Free. 478-741-5551. The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave. Noon-4 p.m.
“Seussical, The Musical”
Presented by Theatre Macon’s Youth Actor’s Company. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Oct. 28.) 2:30 p.m.
Concert Pianist Ann Schein
Part of Music & the Arts at Vineville. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m.
Brent Cobb
With Anderson East. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $15 advance; $17 day of show. 478-257-6391. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.
This story was originally published October 27, 2016 at 3:46 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."