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10 Days Calendar

The Georgia Big Band will perform April 23 at First United Methodist Church in Warner Robins.
The Georgia Big Band will perform April 23 at First United Methodist Church in Warner Robins.

Friday

April 21

Earth Fest

An annual celebration of the earth and sustainability for the entire community to enjoy. Activities include yoga, mural painting, tie-dye, a raffle and live music. Georgia College, Milledgeville. 478-445-8659. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Cotton Avenue Pop-up Plaza

A portion of Cotton Avenue will become a temporary pedestrian plaza with outdoor furniture, planter boxes, live music by DJ B3, Maggie Renfroe, Some Kids and Sophie Leveille. Cotton Avenue and Second Street. Free. newtownmacon.com/popupplaza. 5-9 p.m.

Fired Works Preview Party

Hosted by Macon Arts Alliance. Showcasing functional and sculptural pottery from 65 jury-selected potters. With 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. Round Building, Central City Park. firedworksmacon.com. 6-9 p.m.

“Fluid” 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.

Cheer on the Macon Mayhem

The boys in blue are defending home ice against the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the second round of the SHPL playoffs. Come support Macon’s hometown hockey team as they play for the SPHL President’s Cup. Tickets are $20 for glass seats and $14 for all other seats. ticketmaster.com. Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 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.

Saturday

April 22

Daylily Festival

Arts and crafts, live music, food, kids area, pageant, 5K and more. $2 adults; $1 military and seniors; free for ages 15 and younger. mainstreetgray.org. 273 Railroad St., Gray. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale

Hosted by Macon Arts Alliance. Showcasing functional and sculptural pottery from 65 jury-selected potters from Georgia and the Southeast. $5. Round Building, Central City Park. firedworksmacon.com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Strawberry Festival

Pick your own strawberries, enjoy the attractions, live music, visit with Strawberry Shortcake and the Strawberry Princess, shop in the Georgia Grown Farm Market and gift shop, and relax with homemade strawberry ice cream and other strawberry treats. The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. $15. therockranch.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Macon Dragon Boat Races

Watch teams of 10 paddlers (and one drummer) race in 20-foot-long “dragon boat” canoes. Sandy Beach Park, Lake Tobesofkee. Free for spectators. 478-745-3984. bbbsheartga.org. 1-4 p.m.

Indian Artifact ID Day

Hosted by the Ocmulgee Archaeological Society. Bring Indian artifacts for identification and approximate dating; this includes arrow heads, pieces of pottery and other Indian artifacts. The Opry House, 468 McCrackin Street, Juliette. Free. 478-785-1777. 1-4 p.m.

Hometown Celebration

Block party featuring bands including Scott Little Band, the Majestics and Blind Driver. Plus, activities for the entire family, trolley rides, giveaways and more. Bring lawn chairs. 100 block of W. Hancock Street, Milledgeville. 478-414-4014. 2-10 p.m.

The Black Jacket Symphony: Led Zeppelin’s “IV”

Hear the band cover Led Zeppelin’s album. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. 478-301-5470. TheGrandMacon.com. 8 p.m.

“The Drowsy Chaperone”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, April 21.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

April 23

Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale

Round Building, Central City Park. (See Saturday, April 22.) Noon-4 p.m.

Spring Rose Hill Ramble

Jim Barfield will lead the tour and take visitors through the history of the William Wolfe Cemetery, past Oak Ridge and down to the Bond and Johnston monuments. Departs from the Madison Street gate, Rose Hill Cemetery, 1091 Riverside Drive. $5, free for Friends of Rose Hill. 2-4 p.m.

Pet Show

Children can show their pets in several categories and compete to be named “Best in Show.” Also, a show by “The Freedom Fidos,” a booth on pet CPR, a miniature petting zoo, games, refreshments and more. Hosted by the Museum of Arts and Sciences and Coliseum Northside Hospital. Coliseum Northside Hospital front lawn. Free admission; $2 per pet registered for judging; accepting donations of pet food for animals in need. MASmacon.org. 478-477-3232. 2-4:30 p.m.

“Georgia Big Band”

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.

“Say What!”

Nationally-known dialect coach Elisa Carlson and world-class fight choreographer Scot Mann talk about their work with movie and theater stars, and teach some tricks of the trade. Part of Music & the Arts at Vineville. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m.

Rhythm N Jazz on the Dock Concert Series

Featuring Ladies of Interchange and Nu Breed. Gateway Park, Otis Redding Statue Location, 301 Riverside Drive. Free. 6 p.m.

Monday

April 24

“Was the Civil War Here?”

Come and be surprised. Hosted by the Warner Robins Heritage Society. Nola Brantley Memorial Library, 721 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Free. Art Howard, 478-396-1549. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday

April 25

Fired Works: Wheel-Turned Workshop

Hosted by Macon Arts Alliance. Ages 18 and older can give the wheel a whirl and get muddy. $50. Round Building, Central City Park. firedworksmacon.com 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m.

Wednesday

April 26

“Komma”

Last chance to see the paintings by Macon artist and Wesleyan College professor, Frances De La Rosa. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wesleyan Storytelling Festival

Includes a storytelling workshop led by Wendy Hamm in the amphitheater in the afternoon. Benson Room, Candler Building, Wesleyan College. 6 p.m.

Thursday

April 27

Fired Works: Corks and Clay

Hosted by Macon Arts Alliance. Ages 21 and older can come play in the mud. $30. Round Building, Central City Park. firedworksmacon.com 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m.

“La La Land”

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

“Love and Loss”

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.

Friday

April 28

Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale

Round Building, Central City Park. (See Saturday, April 22.) 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Music at the Mount: The Delta Saints

Opening act: The Olsons, featuring Brian and Georgia Olson. Part of Mount de Sales Academy’s annual Music at the Mount series. Boxed dinners provided are available for purchase and must be reserved prior to the event. Zuver Center Amphitheater, Mount de Sales Academy, 851 Orange St. $15 advance, $20 at gate. Table prices available online. musicatthemount.com. 7 p.m.

Tim Hawkins

Comedian. With special guest Johnnie W. City Auditorium, 415 First St. $19 and up. ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000. 7 p.m.

Movie Premiere: “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary”

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

Summer Movies in the Park: “Finding Dory”

Family friendly. Free popcorn and snow cones. Presented by Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation. Sandy Beach Park, 6860 Moseley Dixon Road. Dominique Lewis, 478-621-6281 or dlewis@maconbibb.us. Sundown.

Mercer University Orchestra

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

“Love and Loss”

Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Wesleyan College. (See Thursday, April 27.) 8 p.m.

Saturday

April 29

Houston County Friends of the Library Old Book Sale

Featuring 90,000 books and media sorted into more than 50 categories; average prices are 50 cents to $3. Proceeds benefit Houston County Libraries. Georgia Grown Building, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Free admission and parking. 478-952-6493. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale

Round Building, Central City Park. (See Saturday, April 22.) 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pan African Festival

Music, dance, food, art, storytelling and food trucks and the children’s village. Featuring Rick James’ Stone City Band and Kierra Sheard and Pastor John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir. New this year: Empowerment sessions for enriching experiences with emcee Kim Coles. tubmanmuseum.com. Cherry Street Plaza and Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Just Tap’d Craft Beer Festival

Sample a variety of craft beers while enjoying live musical performances by Lauren Tuttle, American Blvd. and Bear Catz. Plus, food vendors and yard games. Free admission for all ages; beer tasting tickets extra. Rosa Parks Square, across from Just Tap’d, 488 First St. justtapd.com. 1-5 p.m.

MSO: “Symphonie Fantastique”

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

“Love and Loss”

Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Wesleyan College. (See Thursday, April 27.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

April 30

Pan African Festival

Cherry Street Plaza and Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. (See Saturday, April 29.) 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale

Round Building, Central City Park. (See Saturday, April 22.) Noon-4 p.m.

Annual Spring Concert

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

“Voices of Spring: Aaron Copland’s America”

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.

Live Jazz with Metta Quintet

In celebration of International Jazz Day, the Douglass Jazz Society honors the diversity of jazz by featuring JazzReach’s critically acclaimed resident ensemble. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Blvd. $5; free for Douglass Jazz Society Members. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 5 p.m.

Conversations of a Poet

Glam-slam poetry competition, entertainment, shopping, vendors, food and more. Hosted by Marquis Norton. Attire: Black tie. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 800-242-3110. 770-681-7808. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 6-9 p.m.

This story was originally published April 19, 2017 at 6:57 AM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."

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