10 Days Calendar
Friday
Dec. 22
Read the Bible Over Unionville
Volunteers will read the Bible for a 24-hour period in one hour intervals. Refreshments security provided. Volunteers needed. Free. 478-256-1960. Central Church of Christ, 751 Key St. Macon. 5 p.m., continues to 5 p.m. Dec. 23.
“King of Kings”
The birth of Christ performed as a contemporary musical. Free. Fellowship Bible Baptist Church, 431 Dunbar Road, Warner Robins. 7 p.m.
John Berry’s Christmas Concert
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.
Sidewinder
Warner Robins band plays classic and Southern rock with some country mixed in. 478 225-5929. 20’s Club, 3076 Riverside Drive, Macon. 9 p.m.
Saturday
Dec. 23
“The Polar Express”
Animated holiday film starring Tom Hanks. Free. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. The Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon. 1 p.m.
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
The holiday classic on the big screen. Free. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. The Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon. 4 p.m.
“This Christmas”
Romantic holiday musical comedy-drama. Free. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. The Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon. 7 p.m.
“King of Kings”
Fellowship Bible Baptist Church, 431 Dunbar Road, Warner Robins. (See Friday, Dec. 22). 7 p.m.
Sunday
Dec. 24
Santa Claus sightings
Keep a look on the night sky. He should be up there spreading joy and happiness.
Monday
Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Tuesday
Dec. 26
Kwanzaa Festival
Unity Day Celebration. Free. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon. 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Dec. 27
Kwanzaa Festival
Youth Nite of Self Determination, Open Mic “For the Culture.” Free. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon. 7 p.m.
Thursday
Dec. 28
Kwanzaa Festival
Ruth Hartley Mosley Support and Cleanup Day. Free. Ruth Hartley Mosley Memorial Women’s Center, 626 Spring St., Macon. Other neighborhoods in Bibb County are urged to do their own Unity cleanups. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
JJ Grey & Mofro
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.
Friday
Dec. 29
Kwanzaa Festival
Think and Grow Rich Youth Entrepreneurs Workshop. Free. Frank Johnson Recreation Center, 2227 Mercer University Drive, Macon. 4 p.m.
Doc Holliday
Local Southern rock favorites return along with the Eli Carlan Band and Sanctified Revival. $22-$27. 478-257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St., Macon. 8 p.m.
Saturday
Dec. 30
“Great Russian Nutcracker”
Local ballet students perform side-by-side with Moscow Ballet professionals. $30-$187. www.nutcracker.com/yourcity. Macon City Auditorium, 415 First St., Macon. 3 p.m.
Kwanzaa Festival
Niasoul Performing Arts Showcase. $5. The Ampersand, 830 Cherry St., Macon.
Corey Smith
Georgia native who has been making his mark on country music. $25-$35. 478-257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St., Macon. 8 p.m.
Sunday
Dec. 31
Kwanzaa Festival
Kwanzaa Feast. Free. Homeland Village, 2910 Napier Ave. 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31.
Perry Buzzard Drop
The 1980s tribute band The Breakfast Club will headline the event, playing on the lawn of the former courthouse on the 800 block of Carroll Street in downtown Perry, starting at 9 p.m. Food and spirit vendors will be there. 478-988-2720. www.perry-ga.gov. 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Brent Cobb
Country music with a Georgia vibe, along with the hybrid band the Steel Woods, plays New Year’s Eve. $20-$30. 478-257-6391. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St., Macon. 8 p.m.
Fort Valley’s Peach Cobbler Drop
Downtown Block Party featuring The Conquest Show Band, DJ Tremayne and Lotta Rackz. Vendors will be selling food and drinks. Free. 478-442-1193. Main Street from The Gazeebo to the railroad, Fort Valley. 8:30 p.m.-until.
Cherry Blossom Ball Drop
Live music and dinner specials at clubs and restaurants. Fireworks at midnight. 478-330-7050. Cherry Street Plaza, downtown Macon. 9 p.m.-midnight.
New Year’s Eve on the Square
Forsythia ball drop, live entertainment featuring Cruise Control, food and more. 478-994-7747. Downtown Forsyth. 9 p.m.
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This story was originally published December 20, 2017 at 12:43 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."