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10 Days Calendar

Beverly Watkins will perform May 20 at the Library Ballroom.
Beverly Watkins will perform May 20 at the Library Ballroom. Special to The Telegraph

Friday

May 19

“Duality” Opening Reception

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

“Murder in Sin City”

Hangar One, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. (See Saturday, May 12.) 6:45 p.m. social time, 7:30 p.m. show.

“Rumors”

A comedy by Neil Simon presented by the Backlot Players. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students and active military. thebacklotplayers.org. 7:30 p.m.

Broadcast 90

Tribute to 90s rock. Also featuring Villa*Nova. Wellston Station, 207 Russell Parkway, Suite 1000, Warner Robins. $9 advance, $12 at door. wellstonstation.com. 8 p.m.

“Moon Over Buffalo”

Comedy; directed by John Freeman. Adult themes, PG-13. 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.

Dance for the Fun of It

DJ Chester Gibbs will present a variety of music including ballroom, R&B, swing and shag. Casual dress. No partner required. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. $5. paulaeastdance@yahoo.com. 478-752-1585. 8-9:30 p.m.

Saturday

May 20

Georgia Jug Festival and Old Knoxville Days

Craft and pottery vendors, demonstrations like tatting, knit and crochet, quilting, knife making and more. Jug Fest Lawn Mower Races at 5 p.m. Programs in the Old Courthouse, children’s area, art show and more. Free parking and entertainment. Knoxville. robertacrawfordchamber.org. 478-836-3825. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Herbs for Kids

This class is to introduce the wonderful world of herbs to kindergarten-twelfth grade students. Hands-on activities. Reservations required. The Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. $10 per student. 478-745-5982. 10 a.m.-noon.

Indian Artifact ID Day

Bring any American Indian artifacts for identification and approximate dating. Sponsored by the Ocmulgee Archaeological Society and the Fort Hawkins Commission. Fort Hawkins Visitor Center, Emery Highway. Free. 478-785-1777. 1-4 p.m.

Fine Art Show Opening Reception

Featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists in oil painting, mixed media, sculpture and 3D art. Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia’s gallery, 149 S. Commercial Circle, Warner Robins. fasmidga.org. 5-7 p.m.

“Murder in Sin City”

Hangar One, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. (See Saturday, May 12.) 6:45 p.m. social time, 7:30 p.m. show.

“Rumors”

The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, May 19.) 7:30 p.m.

Beverly “Guitar” Watkins and the King Bees

Part of the Listening Room Series. The Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. $15 or two for $20 advance; $15 at door. libraryballroom.com. 8 p.m.

“Moon Over Buffalo”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, May 19.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

May 21

“Community Dance Program Spring Concert”

Presented by Georgia College’s theater and dance department. Theme is “Broadway Babes,” featuring music about female heroines from Broadway musicals. Free. Russell Auditorium, Georgia College, Milledgeville. 1 p.m.

“Moon Over Buffalo”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, May 19.) 2:30 p.m.

“Rumors”

The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, May 19.) 2:30 p.m.

Scotty McCreery

Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $36-$57. 478-301-5470. TheGrandMacon.com. 7 p.m.

Conversations of a Poet

Black-tie glam slam poetry competition hosted by Marquis Norton, aka Que. Also featuring entertainment, poets, vendors, food and beverages. Black-tie dress code. $15. Get tickets on Eventbrite.com. For details, call 800-242-3110. Rooftop of the Wells Fargo building in downtown Macon. 8-11 p.m.

Monday

May 22

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.

Tuesday

May 23

Mini-Zoo Animal Show

Visit with the critters in the museum’s mini-zoo! Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. masmacon.org. 478-477-3232. 3 p.m.

Wednesday

May 24

Summer Reading Program Kick-off Event

The theme for this year’s program is “Build a Better World.” Featuring a salute to Tony Mullis and the men and women of the Armed Forces. Dot Baker Community Room, M.E. Roden Library, 151 Commerce St., Hawkinsville. 3 p.m.

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

May 25

“Pocket Waterfalls”

Last chance to see the exhibition of photographs of pocket waterfalls and Native American historical sites by Emily J. Gómez. Macon Arts Alliance Gallery, 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

International City Farmers’ Market

Featuring Georgia-grown/made foods. Local, seasonal produce, meat, milk and more. Watson Boulevard and Maple Street, in front of Perkins Field, Warner Robins. 478-225-7626. 1-6 p.m.

Friday

May 26

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.

Summer Movies in the Park: “The Suicide Squad”

Family friendly. Free popcorn and snow cones. Presented by Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation. Central City Park, downtown Macon. Dominique Lewis, 478-621-6281 or dlewis@maconbibb.us. Sundown.

“Auntie Mame”

By Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee; directed by Jim Crisp. Tickets are available online and at the door beginning an hour before show time. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60+), $15 for children/students through age 22. theatremacon.com. theatremacon438@gmail.com. 8 p.m.

Sky Over Macon

Explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia, then see a live presentation in the Mark Smith Planetarium. View the night sky through powerful telescopes. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. 8 p.m.

Saturday

May 27

Family Farm Day

Volunteers will demonstrate old-fashioned skills and chores. Enjoy blacksmithing, woodstove cooking, sewing and more. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. $4-$6.50 478-986-5172. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Daylily Exhibition Show and Plant Sale

Galleria Mall, Centerville. Free. wdhuff@comsouth.net. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

“Deception”

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

The Sound of China

A Guzheng performance from the Confucius Institute, featuring Yin Huang. wesleyancollege.edu. Burden Parlor, Wesleyan College. 6:30 p.m.

“Auntie Mame”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, May 26.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

May 28

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding for Beginners

Develop fundamental skills such as balance, steering and recovery techniques. After class, get a free one-hour paddle board rental. Register in advance. High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. $25, plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053. GaStateParks.org. 9:30-11 a.m.

“Auntie Mame”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, May 26.) 2:30 p.m.

Soul Jam

Featuring Morris Day and the Time, Zapp Band, Lakeside Band, Stan Butler, Sheba Potts, Just Friends, David Lucas and Soul Jam Band, Sandy Buckner and Bo Ponder. Hosted by MC Lightfood. Henderson Stadium, 2172 Anthony Road. $25 in stands or $35 on field in advance; $45 at gate. eventbrite.com. 4 p.m.

Jazz in the Courtyard

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Blvd. Free. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7 p.m.

Sofia Talvik

Swedish folk singer. Ampersand Guild Hall, 503 Fifth St., second floor. $10 advance, $15 at door. ampersandguild.com/store/sofia-talvik. 7 p.m.

This story was originally published May 18, 2017 at 12:56 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."

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