Out & About Calendar for November 24, 2017.

The 1829 Old Governor’s Mansion has been turned into a showcase of the season. $10, $7 seniors, $2 students. 478-445-4545. www.gcsu.edu/mansion. 120 S. Clarke St., Milledgeville. Nov. 27-Dec. 22. Candlelight tours at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 9, 16 and 19.

Featuring the Georgia College Jazz Band, Orchestra, Max Noah Singers, University Chorus, Wind Symphony, Women’s Ensemble and a number of small ensembles. $10 donation is encouraged. 478-445-8289. www.gcsu.edu. Georgia College, 231 W, Hancock St, Milledgeville. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1

Historic Vineville neighbor tour includes eight bungalows and cottages, plus free entrance to the Big House. The New Town Trolley will circle the neighborhood to ensure guests get from house to house with ease. $25, $20 for advance tickets. 478-731-2753. www.vineville.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 1-6 p.m. Dec. 3.

An all-day event with handcrafts and gift sales on the square with vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts. Christmas Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. Free. 478-836-3825. Downtown Roberta. Noon Dec. 2.

Bring your lawn chairs. Pre-parde festivities including snacks, drinks and cake walk begin at 2 p.m. Free. 478-474-7320. Downtown Bolingbroke. 3 p.m. Dec. 2.

Featuring 25 professional vendors representing well-known companies and crafters. Free. 478-396-9991. Southern Landings Clubhouse, 309 Statham’s Way, Warner Robins. 1-6 p.m. Dec. 3.

Presented by the Backlot Players. Each child visits with Santa after the show and receives a goodie bag. Families welcome to take pictures. $10, first parent free, $5 for other adults in same family. 478-994-0443. Backlotreservations@gmail.com. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3.

Santa Claus and others help kick off the yuletide season through downtown Macon. If you wish to participate in the parade, get an application at mainstreetmaconga.com. 3-5 p.m. Dec. 3.

Witness the magic of this Christmas tradition in its 33rd season. $22. 478-301-5470. www.midganutcracker.com. The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St., Macon. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-9, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10.

More than 200 dancers, ages 3 and older, from the Georgia College Community Dance Program and Department of Theatre and Dance, will perform. $12, $8 for Georgia College students and children younger than 12. 478-445-8289. www.gcsu.edu. Georgia College, 231 W, Hancock St, Milledgeville. 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 2 p.m. Dec. 10.

Presented by the Backlot Players and featuring Monroe County’s finest talents. Families welcome to take pictures. $15, $12 Students, seniors and military, $10 groups of 10 or more. 478-994-0443. www.thebacklotplayers.org. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-9.

Come visit and take your own photos with Santa, superheroes, princesses, therapy puppies and Star Wars characters. Play games, win prizes, enjoy lunch and baked goods and do some Christmas shopping. Music provided by DJ JLaw, Laws of Music. All proceeds go to cancer research and families fighting cancer. $5 per child, adults free, donations welcomed. Game tickets and food extra. 478-731-5292. www.lovealwaysbeccajean.org. Windsor Academy practice gym, 4150 Jones Road, Macon. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9.

Macon favorite returns for the holiday’s for the 19th year. $35.50. 478-301-5470. www.thegrandmacon.com. The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St., Macon. 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 22.

Performed by Rumours, a band that captures the sound of the rock legends. $15-$17. 478-257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St., Macon. 8 p.m. Nov. 25.

Part of Robert Earl Keen’s annual holiday tour. $35-$50. 478-257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St., Macon. 8 p.m. Nov. 30.

Experience the 23rd anniversary of this Mercer tradition featuring the Mercere Brass Choir and organist Jack Mitchener. This “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” has been adapted from the traditional “Service of Lessons and Carols” held each year at King’s College, Cambridge University, England. Free. 478-301-5751. music.mercer.edu. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St., Macon. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2.

The Ehnes Quartet with James Ehnes and Amy Schwartz Moretti on violin, Richard O’Neill on viola and Edward Arro on, cello. The last movement of this quartet has been called “almost impossibly fast”— and the Ehnes, with their dramatic style of playing, are more than up for the challenge. $15, free with Mercer ID or free with any other valid student ID. Purchase season tickets and save by calling 478-301-5470. music.mercer.edu. Fickling Hall at the McCorkle Music Building, Mercer University, 1329 Adams St., Macon. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 4.

Grammy-Award winning and platinum-selling artist will feature songs from her first holiday album, “Christmas After Midnight.” $49, $59 and $69. 478-751-9232. www.maconcentreplex.org/auditorium. Macon City Auditorium, 15 First St., Macon. 8 p.m. Dec. 7.

The Choral Society of Middle Georgia and the Mercer University Choir performs George Frideric Handel’s holiday classic. $10. 478-216-7841. tickets.csmg@gmail.com. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon. 7 p.m. Dec. 9-10.

Australia’s premier vocal group, return to the U.S. for a holiday tour. Range of ticket prices. 478-994-2031. monroefinearts.org. Monroe County Fine Arts Center, 27 Brooklyn Ave., Forsyth. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15.

Southern rock band will perform cuts from their new album “Ol’ Glory.” $35-$35. 478-257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St., Macon. 8 p.m. Dec. 28.

The country legend comes to town, with special guests Los Lonely Boys. $48.50, $68.50 and $88.50. 478-751-9232. www.maconcentreplex.org/auditorium. Macon City Auditorium, 15 First St., Macon. 8 p.m. Feb. 7.

The Tony-winning musical based on the popular comic strip. $20, $18 military, seniors 60 and older, students with IDs, youths ages 3-18. 478-987-5354. www.perryplayers.org. 909 Main St., Perry. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 7-10, 14-17, 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17.

The hit musical based on the beloved animated film. $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 60 and older and $15 for children and students through age 22. 478-746-9485. www.theatremacon.com. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St., Macon. 8 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17.

A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting probably the most inventively awful kids in history. $16, $14 military seniors and students. 478-929-4579. wrlt.org. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. 8 p.m. Dec. 8-9.

The Tony-winning musical based on the popular comic strip. $20 adults, $15 seniors 60 and older, $10 students to age 23. 478-471-7529. www.maconlittletheatre.org. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road, Macon. 8 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and 13-16, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17.

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. Jan. 27.

Dancing and country music. Oak Grove Community Center, 1134 Ga. 126 South, Cochran. Free. 478-308-4559. 6:30-10 p.m. Friday.

215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. $2 admission at the door, free for ages 16 and younger. 478-825-4118 or clintonopry.com. 5:30-10 p.m. Friday.

4:15 p.m. Powersville House Band, 6 p.m. Dance Band, 7:30 p.m. Good News Bluegrass. South onto Powersville Road off Ga. 247 Connector between Warner Robins and Ga. 49. Free. 478-328-0678. 4-9 p.m. Saturday; Also open 7 p.m. Monday night, jam and open mic.

Drawing at 9 p.m. 699 Altman Road, Haddock. Donations at the door will be accepted. Contact Randy, 478-363-1274. 6-9 p.m. second, third and fifth Saturday of each month.

A “painted” animated feature that explores the mystery of the last days of Vincent van Gogh’s life, using techniques that pay tribute to the painter’s distinctive vision. $5. 478-742-2000. maconfilmguild.org. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10.

Kirk West will be signing his books “Les Brers - Kirk West’s Photographic Journey with the Brothers” and “The Blues in Black & White.” Willie Perkins will sign “No Saints No Sinners” and his Allman Brothers Band memorabilia book. John Griffin will sign “After the Meltdown.” Music provided by Dos Blues Guys, Heart of Pine, Daniel NeSmith, and Benjamin Cummings. Food and beverages will be served free. 478) 972-1598. Gallery West, 447 Third St., Macon. 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1.

Benefits Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health. Races include 5K and 10K runs, and a one-mile stroll. $20-$25. 478.633.RUNN. www.navicenthealth.org/reindeerrun. Tattnall Square Park, 1155 College St., Macon. 8:30 a.m. for 10K and 5K, 8:45 p.m. for stroll. Dec. 2.

Landscapes by local artists inspired by scenes in Macon parks. Free. 478-743-6940. www.maconartsalliance.org. Macon Arts Alliance gallery, 486 First St., Macon. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30.

Farmers selling fresh produce, as well as dealers year-round. 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. 6 a.m.-10 a.m. daily.

Locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art and jewelry by local artisans. Wesleyan College front campus. Free admission. 478-757-5233. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 25.

Featuring a variety of local vendors. Held in conjunction with The Green Market. The Pavilion, 222 E. Hancock Street, Milledgeville. 478-414-4014. www.milledgevillemainstreet.com. 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 26.

Locally grown and produced vegetables, dairy, meat, desserts and more. Tattnall Square Park. Free to attend. www.chwg.org. 3:30-7 p.m. Nov. 29.

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. Facebook.com/internationalcityfarmersmarket. 1-6 p.m. Nov. 30.

Local produce, baked goods, flowers, eggs and more. Abba House Thrift Store parking lot, 1309 Main St., Perry. 478-954-5445. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 25.

For those who have lost a loved one. Celebrate your loved one’s life in prayer and music, with guest speaker Pastor Dennis Harden of New Hope Baptist Church. Refreshments served. To reserve a Christmas ornament in your loved one’s name, contact Susan Arzt, 478-987-5630. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 1207 Macon Road., Perry. 6 p.m. Dec. 5.

The service will include readings and music about seasonal changes. Free. 478-741-1714. hsuuc.org. High Street Unitarian Universalist Church, 1085 High St., Macon. 7 p.m. Dec. 21.

Annual event features large layouts of model railroads and more. Free. 478-926-6870. www.museumofaviation.org. 1942 Heritage Blvd., Robins Air Force Base. 9 a.m.-5 pm. Nov. 24-26.

One of the world’s most decorated Monster Jam trucks will be in Macon. Fans can have photos taken with the truck. Free. 478-477-5566. Circle K, 4001 Northside Drive, Macon. 3-7 p.m. Nov. 30.

Headlining the fundraiser for the Tubman Museum is soul legend Peabo Bryson is joined by R&B, gospel and jazz singer-songwriter, Regina Belle. the after-concert dance party is hosted by AJ the DJ. $1,200 per table of eight, balcony seats $35 until Jan. 13, then $40. 478-743-8544. www.tubmanmuseum.com. Macon City Auditorium, 415 First Street, Macon. 7 p.m. Jan. 27.

This story was originally published November 21, 2017 at 12:01 PM with the headline "Out & About Calendar for November 24, 2017.."