Out & About Arts Calendar for April 14, 2017.

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. April 14-15 and 21-22; 7:30 p.m. April 20; and 2:30 p.m. April 23.

By Neil Simon, directed by Don Boyd. Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. $18 adults; $15, students, military, children and seniors. perryplayers.org. 478-987-5354. 7:30 p.m. April 21-22, 28-29 and May 5-6; 2:30 p.m. April 23 and 30.

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. April 22.

Featuring Elisa Carlson, dialect coach. Part of Music & the Arts at Vineville. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. April 23.

Live broadcast from London’s National Theatre. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Blvd. $20; $15 seniors and students. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 3 p.m. April 23.

Featuring four original plays; directed by Michelle “Buffy” O’Dette. Contains adult language and themes; not suitable for children. Seating is very limited; reservations are encouraged. Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Wesleyan College. $10; $5 seniors, students and alumnae; free for Wesleyan students, faculty and staff. theatre@wesleyancollege.edu. 478-757-5259.wesleyancollege.edu. 8 p.m. April 27-29.

Comedy; directed by John Freeman. Adult themes, PG-13. Tickets will go on sale May 8; box office hours: 1-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $20 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students (up to 23). 478-477-3342 or 478-471-7529. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m. May 12-13, 17-20; 2:30 p.m. May 14 and 21.

Presented by Mar’Quez Fallings Advocacy Center in partnership with FVSU Tears2C+. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Blvd. $15. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7 p.m. May 12.

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. May 13.

The Madison Studio of Dance Education presents its annual recital. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Blvd. $15. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. May 21.

Presented by Creative Elite Productions. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Blvd. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 6:30 p.m. May 27.

The Mercer Jazz Ensemble performs jazz combos directed by Monty Cole. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu/music. 7:30 p.m. April 18.

World premiere by Christopher Schmitz. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu/music. 7:30 p.m. April 20.

From the studio of Jack Mitchener, Mercer University. 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 April 20.

Original jazz compositions for small group. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu/music. 7:30 p.m. April 21.

Presented by the University Ensembles. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu/music. 7:30 p.m. April 22.

Featuring movie themes, marches and favorites for every musical taste. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu/music. 2 p.m. April 22.

Presented by the University Ensembles. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu/music. 3 p.m. April 23.

Seventeen professional instrumentalists and two vocalists from Middle Georgia preserving the big band tradition. First United Methodist Church, 205 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins. $15 adults, free foor all students. wrconcert.org. 478-329-8082. 3 p.m. April 23.

Presented by the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. Seating is very limited and is first-come, first-served; doors open 30 minutes before concert. Bell House Salon, 315 College St. Free. mercer.edu/music. 7 p.m. April 24.

Directed by Monty Cole. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu/music. 7:30 p.m. April 27.

Conducted by Ward Stare. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu/music. 7:30 p.m. April 28.

Presented by the Macon Symphony Orchestra. 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, April 29.

Presented by the Wesleyan College Music Department. Featuring the Concert Choir and Wesleyannes. Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 4 p.m. April 30.

Presented by the Choral Society of Middle Georgia, Mercer University Choir and Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir. Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry St. $10. mercer.edu/music. 4 p.m. April 30.

A judged exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists. See it from noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-744-9557. middlegeorgiaart@bellsouth.net. middlegeorgiaart.org. On display through April 14.

Hosted by Macon Arts Alliance. Showcasing functional and sculptural pottery from 65 jury-selected potters from Georgia and the Southeast. Round Building, Central City Park. firedworksmacon.com. Children’s Clay Time Workshop: ages 5-12; advance reservations required; free; 10 a.m.-noon April 22 and 29. Wheel-Turned Workshop: ages 18+; give the wheel a whirl and get muddy; $50; 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. April 25. Corks and Clay Class: ages 21+; come play in the mud; $30; 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. April 27. Preview Party: local music, complimentary wine, cold beer and gourmet tacos; get the first look and the first chance to purchase pottery before the exhibit opens to the public; $40 in advance; $50 at the door; 6-9 p.m. April 21. Exhibition and sale: $5; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22 and 29; noon-4 p.m. April 23 and 30; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 24-28.

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. On display through April 28.

The juried artists’ market will include exhibitors whose media include painting, photography, pottery/ceramics, jewelry, leather goods, metal works, woodworking, blacksmithing and performing arts. Shuttles will be provided from the festival site to the visionary art environment, Pasaquan. On the square, Buena Vista. Free admission. buenavistaga.org. PeaRidgeArtsFest@gmail.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29.

An exhibition on 19th century clothing. Displayed as “living examples” in each room, the clothing is provided by P&JW Collections of Alpharetta. Tours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. 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. On display through April 29.

Featuring creations from artist and weaver Jessica Pitts in a new gallery presented by Goodwill in partnership with Wesleyan College and its art department. Goodwill store, 4650 Forsyth Road. 478-363-1478. See it 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. On display through April 30.

Showcasing seven contemporary artists from the Southeast with works ranging from large-scale abstract paintings and mixed media installations to ceramic sculpture. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. MASmacon.org. On display through May 7.

Learn how the once-bustling Milledgeville Black Business District, on McIntosh Street between Wayne and Wilkinson streets, existed during segregation from the beginning of the 20th century through the mid-1970s. Tours take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, noon-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Sallie Ellis Davis House, Georgia College, 231 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville. $3 adults, $2 seniors, pre-booked groups and non-GC students; GC faculty, staff and students and children under age 6 are free. 478-445-4545. Through May 17.

Unifying sculpture and painting, Gisela Colon’s PODS are made of blow-molded plastic and have a swelling, asymmetrical geometry that suggests both organic and liquid forms. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. MASmacon.org. On display though June 11.

Featuring the works of Jimmy Maine, Lee Wettstein, Allan Carey and other artists. Hosted by the Middle Georgia Fine Art Society. See it 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Fine Art Society Gallery, 149 Commercial Circle, Warner Robins. Leslie Wallace, 478-396-9198. unicornsquest@hotmail.com. fasmidga.org. Ongoing.

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.

For intermediate to advanced dancers ages 12 (by Sept. 1) to 18. Dancers should be enrolled in at least three dance classes weekly. Girls should bring both ballet and pointe shoes. A parent must sign student’s audition card and attend a parent meeting at 5:30 p.m. during the auditions. Dance Arts Studio, 614 Poplar St. 478-746-7083. 4 p.m. April 28.

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.

Sponsored by Middle Georgia State University’s Department of English and Knowledge at Work office, the event will explore John Milton’s epic poem about the fall of man through the art of Kathryn Peckham and through vocal performances. Art will be on display through April 23. Ampersand Guild Hall, 503 Fifth St. Free. Karmen Lenz, karmen.lenz@mga.edu. 7 p.m. April 18.

A judged exhibit open to all Middle Georgia artists, 18 or older and out of high school, featuring works that are flowing, running, watery, liquid, sinuous, melting, etc. Prospectus and entry forms are available online. Exhibition will be on display noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-3 p.m. Saturday, April 21-May 12. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. middlegeorgiaart.org. 478-744-9557. Deadline to enter: 5 p.m. April 18.

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.

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

Bring your sketch pad and pencils and learn how to sketch portraits. Hosted by the Middle Georgia Fine Art Society. Fine Art Society Gallery, 149 Commercial Circle, Warner Robins. Free. Leslie Wallace, 478-396-9198. unicornsquest@hotmail.com. fasmidga.org. 6-7 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.

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