Arts calendar

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"I'LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT"

8 p.m. Oct. 23-24; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Mystery/thriller directed by Weldon Ledbetter. 478-477-3342 or 478-471-PLAY. $20 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students (ages 5-23). www.maconlittletheatre.org.

"TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD"

8 p.m. Oct. 23-24; 2 p.m. Oct. 25, the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. The Backlot Players present Christopher Sergel's adaptation of Harper Lee's novel. $15 adults; $12 seniors, students and active military; $10 each for groups of 10 or more. www.thebacklotplayers.org. 478-994-0443.

"CALENDAR GIRLS"

8 p.m. Oct. 23-24, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Directed by Jim Crisp. For reservations, call 478-746-9485 or visit www.theatremacon.com. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60+), $15 students (through age 22.).

"ANNIE JR."

8 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6-7, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Presented by Theatre Macon's Youth Actor's Company. Directed by Chris Freeman, with musical direction by Ellen Wilson. $18 adults, $12 children and students through age 22. Purchase tickets at the door up to an hour before show time, or in advance online at www.theatremacon.com beginning Oct. 28. 478-746-9485.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE

Broadcasts begin at 12:55 p.m. unless otherwise noted, showing at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and the Galleria Mall Stadium Cinemas 15, 2980 Watson Blvd. Noon Oct. 31: "Tannhauser." 12:30 p.m. Nov. 21: "Lulu." www.metopera.org/hdlive. 478-742-2000. $24 adults, $20 seniors.

"MISS NELSON IS MISSING!"

9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 5, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Recommended for grades preK-4. 478-301-5470. $7. www.thegrandmacon.com.

"SING HALLELUJAH"

7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15, 909 Main St., Perry. Presented by the Perry Players; directed by Carol Strandburg with musical direction by Suzanne Webb. www.perryplayers.org. $15 adults; $12 seniors, military, students or children. Dinner theater: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5; $75. For dinner theater reservations, call 478-987-5354 before Oct. 25.

"FICTION"

7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14 and 19-21; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22, Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College St. Presented by Mercer Theatre. Directed by Scot J. Mann. To reserve tickets, call 478-301-5470, or visit www.tickets.mercer.edu. $15 general admission, $10 with valid Mercer I.D.

"SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING"

8 p.m. Nov. 12-14 and 19-21; 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22, Allen's Market Building, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville. Presented by Allied Arts and the Milledgeville Players. Seating is limited. Tickets are available at www.milledgevilleplayers.org. 478-452-3950. $15.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Live broadcast from the Olivier Theatre in London. 3 p.m. Nov. 15: "Coriolanus." 3 p.m. Dec. 20: "Jane Eyre." 3 p.m. Feb. 28: "As You Like It." 478-742-2000. $20 adults, $15 students and seniors.

VEGGIE TALES LIVE

6:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Children can watch their favorite "Veggie Tales" characters live on stage. $25-$45. 478-301-5470.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

KEN FORD: KING OF STRINGS

7 p.m. Oct. 23, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. An evening of gospel, jazz and elegance. Also appearing will be the Union Baptist Church Praise Team, Katina Cabiness and Harold E. Thomas. Tickets available at Habersham Records, 478-743-2587. $35.

MERCER PERCUSSION

7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

TOWNSEND HOMECOMING KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT

11 a.m. Oct. 24, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Featuring the faculty and students of Townsend School of Music. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

MACON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St.: "Symphonic Tricks and Orchestral Treats" conducted by Jerry Steichen. $38.50 adults, $18.50 students, $13.50 children. www.maconsymphony.com.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. All performances at 4 p.m. Oct. 25: soprano Kerri Caldwell and pianist Bradley Smith. Nov. 15: soprano Liana Valente and accompanist Susan McDuffie. 478-745-3331. Free.

TOWNSEND FACULTY RECITAL: VOCAL CHAMBER MUSIC

7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Featuring Richard Kosowski, tenor, Martha Malone, soprano, and Carol Goff, piano. The program explores a variety of styles from several continents and combinations of instruments. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

TOWNSEND PRESENTS: BENJAMIN WARSAW, PIANO

7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Benjamin Warsaw actively pursues a career as classical pianist, teacher, accompanist and composer and has performed numerous solo and ensemble concerts throughout North America. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

"FOR ALL SAINTS"

4 p.m. Nov. 1, Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. A musical celebration and remembrance of life featuring choral gems from the classical and folk traditions; presented by the Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir. www.music.mercer.edu. $10.

TOWNSEND PRESENTS: MICHAEL BOVENZI, SAXOPHONE

7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Michael Bovenzi is an active soloist of contemporary music and has performed and premiered numerous works at meetings of the North American Saxophone Alliance and the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

MACON POPS

All performances at the City Auditorium, 415 First St. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6: "Top to Bottom: Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road." 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19: "Songs of the Soul." Balcony seats are $20 adults; $10 students. Tables range from $150-$500. www.maconpops.com.

"LATIN EXPLOSION!"

7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Presented by the Mercer Jazz Ensemble. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

FABIAN CONCERT SERIES: CALIDORE STRING QUARTET

7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Presented by the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. Featuring Jeffrey Myers, violin, Ryan Meehan, violin, Jeremy Berry, viola, and Estelle Choi, cello. To reserve seats by phone, call 478-301-5470. www.music.mercer.edu. $12 per person, free with Mercer ID or any valid student ID.

MERCER UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA

7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Led by Ward Stare. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

MACON CONCERT ASSOCIATION

7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College; piano quartet presented by the New Asia Chamber Music Society. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College; featuring WindSync (wind quintet). 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building, Wesleyan College; featuring Athens Guitar Duo. 478-301-5470. $25 adults, $10 students.

FALL RECITAL

7 p.m. Nov. 17, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Featuring Wesleyan music students. 478-757-5259. Free.

MERCER JAZZ COMBO

7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

THIRD THURSDAY ORGAN INTERLUDES

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. All concerts begin at noon. The 30-minute concerts are followed by an optional lunch in the church Social Hall. Nov. 19: Alvin Blount, organist. Dec. 17: Nelda Chapman, organist. 478-745-1631. All concerts are free, but donations to the Family Advancement Ministry are welcomed; lunch is $7.

BANDS "MACON" MUSIC

7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Howard High School Auditorium, 6400 Forsyth Road. Presented by the Mercer Wind Ensemble with guest Howard High School Symphonic Band and conducted by Ronald Hill. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

EXHIBITIONS

JURIED ART SHOW

6-9 p.m. Oct. 23; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24; 1-4 p.m. Oct. 25, St. Francis Arts Center, 432 Forest Hill Road. A group exhibition of works featuring emerging and established Georgia artists, poets and musicians showcasing more than 100 works in various mediums for view and purchase. Special events include: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, poetry reading by Anya Silver; 1-1:30 p.m. Oct. 24, children's program; 1-4 p.m. Oct. 25, Tea and Cookies Tour. www.stfrancismacon.com/arts-center. 478-216-7189. creativearts@stfrancismacon.org. Free.

"INSTRUMENTHEAD" CLOSING RECEPTION

2 p.m. Oct. 24, Gallery West, 439 Third St. A music photography exhibit of the works of Michael Weintrob. The artist will be doing a photo session with Macon's own Robert Lee Coleman, the Royal Johnson band will be performing. 478-972-1598. Free.

"THE MULTIFORMITY FOREST: A CELEBRATION OF THE DIVERSITY OF HUMANKIND"

2-4 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 25-Nov. 15 or by appointment, Centenary Methodist Church, 1290 College St. Opening reception: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 25, with artist talk at 2:30 p.m. An exhibition of trees created by Teri Hatley representing types of people or concepts that inform our collective conscience. Free. 478-742-8955.

SCULPTURAL CERAMICS BY TANNER COLEMAN

Opening reception: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building, Wesleyan College. Exhibition on display through Dec. 9. Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 478-757-5189. Free.

"ROBOTS"

Through Oct. 31, Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Paintings by Thomas Sanders; ceramics by Michael Klapthor. Free. www.maconartsalliance.org.

"TIME ON OUR HANDS: CREATIVE DIVERSIONS"

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through October. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Paintings, carvings and jewelry by Alice Asbell and Bill and Karen Shockley. Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville series. 745-3331. Free.

GEORGIA CLAY: CERAMIC EDUCATORS IN THE RED CLAY STATE

Through Nov. 6, East Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. Sculptural and studio ceramics by Georgia's most distinguished ceramics instructors. Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wesleyan Market Saturdays. 478-757-5189. Free.

JAILHOUSE ALLEY ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Fort Valley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 301 W. Church St., Fort Valley. Betty Cleveland, 478-957-7978 or bcleve3059@gmail.com.

"RETROGRADE"

5-7 p.m. Nov. 8, Douglas Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Group art show. retrogrademade@gmail.com. Free.

FROM MACON TO MOROCCO: PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL WILLIAMS

Through Nov. 14, Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. The monthly exhibit, "Metal," also is on display. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. 478-744-9557. middlegeorgiaart@bellsouth.net. www.middlegeorgiaart.org. Free.

"DIXIE ON ICE: MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY IN GEORGIA"

Through January, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame rotunda, 301 Cherry St. Tracing the history of minor league hockey in Georgia from the 1974 Macon Whoopees to the state's numerous professional hockey teams of today. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 478-752-1585. Free with museum admission of $3.50-$8.

WOMEN IN BLACK: WESLEYAN STYLE IN ART AND FASHION

Through Jan. 8, West Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. Historic portraits and dresses from Wesleyan's permanent collection. Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wesleyan Market Saturdays. 478-757-5171. Free.

SCIENCE ON A SPHERE

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. A room-sized, global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a six-foot diameter sphere, similar to a giant animated globe. Presented in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. www.masmacon.com.

AUDITIONS

MIDDLE GEORGIA CONCERT BAND

7-9 p.m. Mondays, Tattnall Square Academy band room, Trojan Way off Wesleyan Drive. Membership is open to all wind and percussion players ages 17 through 97. For more information, visit www.middlegeorgiaconcertband.org or call 478-784-0541.

ET CETERA

CHINESE ARTIST ZHANG QIANYUAN

3:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Murphey Art Building Room 111, Wesleyan College. Artist, painter and director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas at Dallas, Zhang is an expert on Chinese landscape painting. He will present a lecture about Chinese paintings of mountains and rivers. Free. www.wesleyan.edu.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS, CRAFTERS AND VENDORS

The Federated Garden Clubs of Macon are seeking vendors for the Holiday Marketplace at the historic Neel House on College Street on Nov. 6-7. The club is seeking quality and unique artists, craftspeople and vendors to fill their headquarters with creative and unique gifts for festive holiday shopping. The vendor fee is $100-$125 (five covered porch spaces for $50 each). Interested vendors may contact Cindy Little, 478-742-0921, or email gardening@fgcmacon.org.

This story was originally published October 22, 2015 at 4:24 PM with the headline "Arts calendar ."