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10 Days Calendar

See musician Howie Day live in concert Friday at the Cox Capitol Theatre.
See musician Howie Day live in concert Friday at the Cox Capitol Theatre.

Friday

April 7

Spring Home and Garden Show

Plants, trees, shrubs, bulbs and garden art along with garden furnishings porch and patio accessories. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. McGill Marketplace, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. $5; free for kids under 12 with an adult. mgcg.org. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

“Komma” Opening Reception

Featuring paintings by Macon artist and Wesleyan College professor, Frances De La Rosa. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. 5-8 p.m.

Music in the Arboretum

House concert featuring Dori Freeman. Ticketholders bring finger food and adult beverages to the event for all to share before the concert and during intermission. Anderson Cabin, Wesleyan College Arboretum. $20. 7 p.m.

“August: Osage County”

Directed by Scot J. Mann. Presented by Mercer University Theatre. Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College St. $15 general admission, $10 with Mercer ID. tickets.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m.

“Stagecoach”

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.

Macon Mayhem Hockey

Home team Macon Mayhem in action against Roanoake. Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $13-$20. Ticketmaster.com. facebook.com/MaconMayhemHockey. 7:30 p.m.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”

Presented by Theatre Macon, directed by Jim Crisp with choreography by Richard Frazier and musical direction by McKinley Starks. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60+) and $15 students/children through age 22. For tickets, call 478-746-9485 or buy online at theatremacon.com. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 8 p.m.

Howie Day

Cox Capitol Theater, 382 Second St. $17-$20. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.

Saturday

April 8

Magnolia Soap Box Derby

Featuring three types of races: professional (the super-fast ones), shadetree (communally built cars, not necessarily speed-focused) and the Gravity Racing Challenge (for high school students). Sponsored by the Cherry Blossom Festival. Magnolia Street, downtown Macon. Free. magnoliaderby.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Perry Dogwood Festival

Arts and Crafts show with more than 100 vendors, entertainment, food, Ultimate Air Dogs competition, kids zone and more. Free admission. Downtown Perry. perrygachamber.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

ArtHealthy Festival

An active, fun-filled event with martial arts, human-hamster-ball races, salsa dancing, gospel music, free health screenings, medical assessments and more. Front campus, Georgia College, Milledgeville. arthealthy.org. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Children are invited to hunt for more than 40,000 plastic prize eggs. Families can snag photos with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a presentation of the Easter story from a local pastor. The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. Free; purchase wristbands for extra attractions. therockranch.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bearstock 2017

Mercer University music festival featuring Savannah Alday, Some Kids, Abby Henry, Nite Owl and Hindsight. Free. facebook.com/BearstockMU. Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. 1-6 p.m.

Beards, Bourbon and Bacon

Bourbon tastings in the 1853 brick kitchen building, beard contests, bacon-inspired dishes and live music with the Cabin Point Bluegrass Band. Must be 21 or older. Reservations required; space is limited. Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. $25 general admission, $50 VIP. 478-745-5982. 6-9:30 p.m.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday April 7.) 8 p.m.

Colby Dee

With Maggie Renfroe. Cox Capitol Theater, 382 Second St. $10. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.

Sunday

April 9

Perry Dogwood Festival

Downtown Perry. (See Saturday, April 8.) Noon-5 p.m.

Macon Film Guild: “The Salesman”

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

“August: Osage County”

Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College St. (See Friday, April 7.) 2:30 p.m.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday April 7.) 2:30 p.m.

Second Sunday with Gringo Star

Sponsored by Bragg Jam. Featured performer: Gringo Star. Bring picnics, blankets, chairs, families and friends. No grills or tents; all pets must be leashed. Free. braggjam.org. Coleman Hill Park, downtown Macon. 6-8 p.m.

Monday

April 10

Poet William Wright

The poet will read from his work, including the recently published “Tree Heresies” and “Night Field Anecdote.” Arts Complex Theatre, Middle Georgia State University, Macon. Free. Clay Morton, clay.morton@mga.edu. 11 a.m.

Tuesday

April 11

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.

Fabian Concert Series: Fabulous Finale

Featuring Anne-Marie McDermott, piano; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Rebecca Albers, viola; and Christopher Costanza, cello, in an exciting evening of music featuring the Schumann Piano Quartet​. $15 per person; free with Mercer ID or any valid student ID. To reserve seats, call 478-301-5470. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

April 12

“The Drowsy Chaperone”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday April 7.) 7:30 p.m.

Thursday

April 13

Kids Easter Egg Hunt

Egg hunting, face painting, games and prizes. For ages 6-12. North Macon Park, 815 North Macon Park Drive. 1-3 p.m.

Teen Coloring

Relax, socialize and rediscover the enjoyment of coloring. Free. Riverside Library, 110 Holiday Drive N. 478-757-8900. 5-6 p.m.

Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream”

Featuring Disney’s princess stories and most beloved fairytales including “Tangled,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Cinderella” and “The Princess and the Frog” along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. $15 and up. ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000. 7 p.m.

Macon Concert Association

Featuring Vratislav Kriz, baritone; Yuki Kinjo, soprano; and Edward Eikner, pianist. 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.

Friday

April 14

Food Truck Friday

Featuring five to six food vendors, including dessert trucks, each week. Front parking lot, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. museumofaviation.org. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream”

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. (See Thursday, April 13.) 7 p.m.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday April 7.) 8 p.m.

Saturday

April 15

Yoga in the Park

Suitable for all levels of experience. Bring yoga mat, water and sunglasses. Some mats will be available to loan. Taught by local yoga teachers. Rain cancels the event. Free, but donations welcome. 478-972-0967. Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. 10 a.m.

Hubbard Celebration in Forsyth

Parade at 10 a.m. lining up at Ingram’s Grounds across from Robins Federal Credit Union and culminating at Hubbard Middle School. After the parade, enjoy concessions, music, choirs and various singers followed by live entertainment on the Forsyth square beginning at 8 p.m. Bring coolers and lawn chairs. 478-747-3627. hubbardalumni.org. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream”

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. (See Thursday, April 13.) 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Arlin Carter

An acoustic presentation of a soulful blend of pop music. With opening performance by Annabella. Ampersand Guild Hall, 503 Fifth St. Free. ampersandguild.com. 7:30-9 p.m.

Jimmy Hall Birthday Bash

With Honey Island Swamp Band and Royal Johnson. Cox Capitol Theater, 382 Second St. $20-$30. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday April 7.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

April 16

Ocmulgee National Monument

Explore the mounds and walk the trails; discover what life was like here thousands of years ago. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Free. 478-752-8257. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream”

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. (See Thursday, April 13.) 2 p.m.

“Fathers and Sons”

An exhibition on 19th century clothing. Displayed as “living examples” in each room, the clothing is provided by P&JW Collections of Alpharetta. 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.

Mini-Zoo Animal Show

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. masmacon.org. 478-477-3232. 3 p.m.

This story was originally published April 6, 2017 at 7:01 AM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."

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