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Macon Pops moves concerts to Mercer’s Hawkins Arena

Classical music will blend with pop culture tonight at “Dancing Through the Decades 3,” the latest installment in this season’s Macon Pops series.
Classical music will blend with pop culture tonight at “Dancing Through the Decades 3,” the latest installment in this season’s Macon Pops series.

Music from the big band era, hits of today and songs from points in between will be played at Macon Pops’ “Dancing Through the Decades 3” tonight at Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena.

The second concert of the Pops’ season will include the traditional Conga line led by Anita Hall as well as songs that will get the audience dancing in the Pops’ new venue.

“We are beyond excited to move our home to Hawkins Arena for the remaining three concerts,” Pops co-founder Steve Moretti said in a news release. “Being in that space will elevate our performances and add a whole new dimension to how we present our concerts. We have been fortunate with steady audience growth the last three seasons. Hawkins Arena will allow us the opportunity to continue expanding our audience.”

Macon Pops prides itself on shows tailor-made for local audiences.

“Our shows are tailored especially for our Macon Pops audiences,” co-founder Matt Catingub said in the release. “These ‘born in Macon’ shows are known for presenting quality orchestral concerts and performances, all within an exciting and innovative nightclub styled presentation. This is what Macon Pops is all about.”

“Dancing Through the Decades 3”

When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28

Where: Hawkins Arena, Mercer University

Cost: $20 general admission; table seating available

Information: maconpops.com

This story was originally published October 27, 2016 at 3:45 PM with the headline "Macon Pops moves concerts to Mercer’s Hawkins Arena."

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