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The chorus performs in Macon Little Theatre’s production of “Sweeney Todd.”
The chorus performs in Macon Little Theatre’s production of “Sweeney Todd.” bcabell@macon.com

Friday

July 21

Author Karen Lynn Allen

Meet local author Karen Lynn Allen, of “The Couth Fairy.” Her book will help you remember your manners. Free. 478-757-8900. Riverside Library, 110 Holiday Drive N. 10:30 a.m

Macon Film Festival: “Brave New Jersey”

A comedy about a small town on the night of Orson Welles’ legendary 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast. Q&A with director Jody Lambert follows the screening. For tickets and more information, visit maconfilmfestival.com. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7:15 p.m.

“Happy Days ... A New Musical”

Presented by the Backlot Players. $15 adults; $12 seniors, students and active military. 478-994-0443. thebacklotplayers.org. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. 7:30 p.m.

“The Little Mermaid”

Disney’s animation classic brought to the stage features those well-loved characters and tunes. $20; $18 for military. 478-987-5354, www.perryplayers.org. Presented by the Perry Players. 909 Main St, Perry. 7:30 p.m.

“Sweeny Todd”

A musical presented by Macon Little Theatre. Directed by Sylvia Haynie with music direction by Laura Voss. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Get tickets online at maconlittletheatre.org or by phone at 478-471-7529. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. 8 p.m.

Saturday

July 22

Wellston Station Grand Opening

A daylong celebration featuring contests and games, local bands, local vendors, story time for kids and giveaways. 8 p.m. concert featuring Sugar Lime Blue with Drew Whitehead. Visit Wellston Station page on Facebook for full event details. 207 Russell Parkway, Suite 1000, Warner Robins. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Jodie Jam

Live music, silent auction and food. Free. Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave. thebighousemuseum.com. 4-10 p.m.

Macon Film Festival: “Lucky”

Directed by John Carroll Lynch, “Lucky” follows the spiritual journey of a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters that inhabit his off the map desert town. For tickets and more information, visit maconfilmfestival.com. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7:15 p.m.

“Happy Days ... A New Musical”

The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, July 21.) 7:30 p.m.

“The Little Mermaid”

The Perry Players. 909 Main St, Perry. 7:30 p.m.

“Sweeny Todd”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, July 21.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

July 23

“Sweeny Todd”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, July 21.) 2:30 p.m.

“Happy Days ... A New Musical”

The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Friday, July 21.) 2:30 p.m.

“The Little Mermaid”

The Perry Players. 909 Main St, Perry. 1:30 p.m.

Jeff and C.J. Cleghorn

Christian keyboard music. Free, donations accepted. First Christian Church, 2306 Vineville Ave. 3 p.m.

Macon Film Festival: “Please Call Home”

This is a story about home — a story about family and brotherhood. Between 1970 and 1972 a band of brothers used this Southern home as their base of operations; this home was called the Big House. A Q&A with director Kirk West follows the screening. For tickets and more information, visit maconfilmfestival.com. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 5:45 p.m.

Rick Ross and K. Michelle

Hear them in concert, plus special guests Trina, Dukwon and comedy host A-Train. $38-$102; $128 VIP. ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000. Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 7 p.m.

Monday

July 24

Tuatha Dea

Unique blend of sounds and instruments from several tribal cultures. Tickets $9 in advance, $10 at door. Wellston Station. 207 Russell Parkway, Suite 1000, Warner Robins. 8 p.m.

Tuesday

July 25

“Score: A Film Music Documentary”

Hosted by the Macon Film Guild, Macon Film Festival and Bragg Jam. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5; free to those with a Macon Film Festival or Bragg Jam lanyard. 478-742-2000. maconfilmguild.org. 7:30 p.m

Comedy Night at the Cox

With Hennessy Williams and Rob Smiles. For ages 18 and older. Cox Capitol Theater, 382 Second St. $10. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m. July 25.

Wednesday

July 26

“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”

Part of the Summer Kids’ Flicks series. $4 ticket includes free box of popcorn and kid’s soda. amstarcinemas.com. AmStar Cinemas Macon 16, 5996 Zebulon Road. 10 a.m.

Thursday

July 27

“Leading the Way: Macon Trailblazers and Activists”

Featuring 40 works by photographer Johnny Crawford, including portraits of Macon residents who have overcome obstacles and made significant contributions to the local community. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Free for Tubman Museum members, $5 non-members. tubmanmuseum.com.

Friday

July 28

Bragg Jam

Kick-off concert featuring Stokeswood, Cedric Burnside Project and Hank Vegas. Cox Capitol Theater, 382 Second St. $20. 7 p.m.

Canoe Twilight Paddle

Soak in High Falls Lake and enjoy the setting sun in this peaceful 3-mile canoe trip to Buck Creek. The ranger will give a short lesson on the history of High Falls Lake and the local ecology. Canoeing experience is recommended. For adults and children ages 8 and older. Bring a headlamp and wear water shoes. Reservations required. $20 per person plus $5 parking per car. 478-993-3053. GaStateParks.org. High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. 7:30-9 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

July 29

“Every Family Got Issues”

Presented by Soulgood Productions. $20 in advance, $30 at the door. douglasstheatre.org. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m.

Bragg Jam

Arts and Kids Fest: Fun for the whole family at Cherry Street Plaza; free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Concert Crawl: Hear numerous bands across multiple stages during Macon’s favorite summer music and community festival in downtown Macon; For band lineup and tickets, visit braggjam.org. 10 a.m.-until

Sunday

July 30

Jazz in the Courtyard

Featuring Freddie Britt and Company. The front plaza comes alive with cool jazz for warm evenings. Back again is Francar’s Food Truck. Free. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. July 30.

This story was originally published July 19, 2017 at 1:42 PM with the headline "10 Days."

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