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10 Days Calendar

The Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off March 24!
The Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off March 24!

Friday

March 17

“Our Town” Opening Reception

A judged exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-744-9557. middlegeorgiaart.org. 6-8 p.m.

Brews and Beards

Featuring Georgia craft beers, local food vendors, beard and moustache contest, live music by the Sammy Coultor Band, Benny with Blue Duck Events and the Georgia’s Dance Explosion clogging group. 900 block of Carroll Street, Perry. $10, includes one beer and a souvenir cup. 478-988-2758. 6-10 p.m.

“The Crucible”

Presented by the Backlot Players Guild. Box office is open two hours prior to show time. Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. $15 adults; $12 seniors, students and active military. thebacklotplayers.org. 7:30 p.m.

Macon Pops: “Hit Songs from TV and Movies”

Featuring television actress Gloria Reuben presenting some of the most iconic songs from hit movies and television shows. Mercer University, Hawkins Arena University Center, 1400 Coleman Ave. maconpops.com. 7:30 p.m.

Faculty Artist Recital

Marcus Reddick and Monty Cole present original jazz compositions. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu/music. 7:30 p.m.

“Habitual”

An endearing women’s history month play part of an international project celebrating women in the arts, called SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now). $3 students; $5 senior citizens, GC faculty/staff and non-GC students; $6 general admission. 478-445-4226. Georgia College and State University’s campy Black Box Theatre, Milledgeville. 8 p.m.

Ron White

Comedian. City Auditorium, 415 First St. $44.75 and $54.75. ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000. 8 p.m.

Saturday

March 18

Sidewalk Chalk Festival

Prizes in each category: kids, high school, college and professional. Hosted by Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation. Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. $5 per square, kids category; $10 per square, high school, college and professional categories. Dominique Lewis, 478-621-6281. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Airing of the Quilts

Walk the grounds of the historic site and see quilts made by the Plantation Quilters Guild and community members on display. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. $6.50 adults, $6 seniors (62+), $4 youth (6-17), free for children 5 and younger. 478-986-5172. gastateparks.org/jarrellplantation. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Cherry Blossom Brawl

Flat track roller derby featuring the Middle Georgia Derby Demons vs. Southern Harm Derby Dames. Benefits Crisis Line and Safe House. Bibb Skate Arena, 5335 Hawkinsville Road. $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger, free for kids ages 5 and younger. middlegeorgiaderby.com. 7 p.m.

“Rock the Ballet”

Featuring guest artists Olivia Boyd and B.J. Hilbun. Classical and contemporary ballet pieces. Presented by Middle Georgia Youth Ballet. Reserved seating. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15 and $12 in advance; all tickets $15 at door. 478-742-2000. 7:30 p.m.

“The Crucible”

Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, March 17.) 7:30 p.m.

Festival of Laughs Comedy Tour

Featuring Mike Epps, Bruce Bruce and Arsenio Hall. Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $49.50-$78. ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000. 8 p.m.

Sunday

March 19

“Fathers and Sons”

An exhibition on 19th century clothing. Displayed as “living examples” in each room. Old Governor’s Mansion, 231 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville. $10 adults, $7 seniors and pre-booked adult groups, $2 non-Georgia College students, free for children under 6 and all GC faculty, staff and students. 478-445-4545. 2-4 p.m.

“The Crucible”

Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, March 17.) 2:30 p.m.

Robert McDuffie Center for Strings

The Warner Robins Community Concert Association will present the students of the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings in concert. Tickets available at the door. First United Methodist Church, 205 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins. $15 adults; free for all students. wrconcert.org. 3 p.m.

Macon Mayhem Hockey

See the Mayhem in action against Knoxville. Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $13-$20. Ticketmaster.com. facebook.com/MaconMayhemHockey. 4 p.m.

Monday

March 20

“An Evening of Music”

Featuring the Bibb County Honor Choir and the Central High School Advanced Orchestra. Sponsored by the Cherry Blossom Festival. Central High School Performing Arts Center, 2155 Napier Ave. Free. bcsdk12.net. 7 p.m.

Tuesday

March 21

Fabian Concert Series: Brahms Clarinet Quintet

Featuring Erin Keefe, violin; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Osmo Vanska, clarinet; and Becca Albers, viola. Concert to be recorded by NPR’s “Performance Today.” Pay at the door or reserve seats by phone. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. $15; free with Mercer ID or any valid student ID. 478-301-5470. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

March 22

Mulberry Market

Locally grown and produced vegetables, dairy, meat, desserts and more. Tattnall Square Park. Free to attend. chwg.org. 3:30-7 p.m.

Thursday

March 23

Disney’s “Aladdin Kids”

Vineville Academy of the Arts, 2260 Vineville Ave. $3 adults, $2 students. Christopher Freeman, christopher.freeman@bcsdk12.net. 6 p.m.

Reading Rocks

Join Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation and the Middle Georgia Regional Library to celebrate Reading Awareness Month. Come meet, greet and read with your favorite local college athletes, radio personalities, doctors, lawyers and more. Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. 478-621-6281. 6-7:30 p.m.

Movie: “Maya Angelou and Still I Rise”

$6 snack pass includes popcorn and soda. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 478-742-2000. 7 p.m.

Mercer University Orchestra

Conducted by Ward Stare. Concert to be recorded by NPR’s “Performance Today.” Free, but tickets required. For tickets, call 478-301-5470. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. mercer.edu/music. 7:30 p.m.

Friday

March 24

“Tea Garden” Party

The Cherry Blossom Festival-inspired show celebrates the arrival of spring with colorful collections and whimsical pieces from local artists. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. 5-8 p.m.

Tunes N’ Brews on the Trail

A festive, family-friendly evening of bike riding, walking, music and local beer tastings. For all ages and abilities. Bring your bicycle, skates or just your feet. Presented by Bike Walk Macon. Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, from Spring Street to the Otis Redding Bridge. Free. bikewalkmacon.com. 6-8 p.m.

Flashback to the ‘80s

Featuring Echospeed followed by the Velcro Pygmies. Part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. cherryblossom.com. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 6-10 p.m.

“The Crucible”

Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, March 17.) 7:30 p.m.

“Blame It on the Movies!”

Musical revue featuring songs from “Gone with the Wind,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “The Pink Panther,” “Rocky,” “Psycho,” “Jaws,” “Goldfinger,” “The Color Purple,” “Footloose” and more. Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $20 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students (up to age 23). 478-477-3342. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m.

Saturday

March 25

Pink Pancake Breakfast

Enjoy delicious pink pancakes served up by the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. United Building, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. $5; $2 for ages 5 and younger. 478-751-9180. 7-10:30 a.m.

Cherry Blossom Open Air Market

Vendors will be selling handmade or homegrown goods from Middle Georgia. Featuring food trucks, live music and a petting zoo. Part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. cherryblossom.com. 543 Plum St. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cherry Blossom Bed Race

Open to anyone who wants to get in on the fun and excitement of old fashioned bed racing, or just come watch the teams race down Cherry Street. Part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. cherryblossom.com. Cherry and Third streets. Free. 1-2 p.m.

Stained Glass

An integrated collaborative arts concert based on “God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse” by James Weldon Johnson and interpreted through contemporary, liturgical and West African dance performances by Hayiya Dance Theatre Inc., orators, guest dancers and a community choir. Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. $15. 478-960-4206. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Kickin’ Country Concert

Featuring Kaleigh Courson followed by Jordan Rager. Part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. cherryblossom.com. Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, Central City Park, 115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive. Free. 6-10 p.m.

A Night of Blues

Featuring Barry Darnell and the Mobile Slim. Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. $10, two for $15. libraryballroom.com. 8 p.m.

“Blame It on the Movies!”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, March 24.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

March 26

Cotton Avenue Revival Festival

The festival will kick off with a brunch at the Ruth Hartley Mosely Women’s Center and then roll into outdoor music performances. Historic, music and church tours, and restaurant specials. Presented by Cotton Avenue Coalition. Cotton Avenue. Free. 478-742-5084. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

“Blame It on the Movies!”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, March 24.) 2:30 p.m.

Svyati Duo

Featuring Rebecca Hepplewhite, cello, and Julian Collings, organ. Part of Music & the Arts at Vineville. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m.

Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

Floats, marching bands, military units, costumed performers, international dignitaries and more. Cherry and Mulberry streets. Free. cherryblossom.com. 4-5:30 p.m.

The Shaolin Warriors

Masters of Kung Fu perform in a fully choreographed stage production demonstrating their skill, artistry and martial-arts prowess. The production features many forms of Shaolin Kung Fu as well as a look at the daily life of the warriors and their Zen philosophy. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $42.50; $39.50 for ages 18 and younger. 478-301-2933. 6 p.m.

Chonda Pierce: Happily Laughter after Tour

Comedian. Special guest: singer/songwriter Karyn Williams. Mabel White Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road. $26 general admission, $45 VIP, includes early admission and meet and greet; group rates available. chonda.org. 800-965-9324. iTickets.com. 7 p.m.

This story was originally published March 16, 2017 at 6:51 AM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."

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