Out & About Calendar
HALLOWEEN
NEVERMORE HILLS HAUNTED TRAIL
8-11 p.m. Oct. 30 and 7-11 p.m. Oct. 31, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. The first hour on Saturday is “family friendly.” Admission is $14 per person, and $12 for active-duty military members. For more information visit www.museumofaviation.org/Nevermore_Hills.php.
PERRY HAUNTED BARN
7-11 p.m. Oct. 30-31, 2235 U.S. 41 North, Perry. Admission is $16 to the Haunted Barn, $9 to the Attic, and $24 for both. For more information visit www.perryhauntedbarn.com.
HAUNTED MONTROSE
7-11 p.m. Oct. 30-31, 2nd Street, Montrose. For more information, visit www.hauntedmontrose.com.
SPIRITS IN OCTOBER
6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30; 4-6 p.m. Nov. 1, Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. One-hour guided walking tours and outdoor theater production celebrating the lives and legacies of former residents. Tours depart every 15 minutes. This year’s theme is “Unexpected Exits.” All proceeds benefit the Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. For tickets, call 478-301-5470 or visit www.tickets.mercer.edu. $15 per individual, $25 per couple, $40 for a group of four.
THRILLER DANCE AND ZOMBIE PARADE
Oct. 30, Cherry Street Plaza, downtown Macon. 7 p.m. pre-show; at 9 p.m., watch the zombie parade and see them dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”; post-show party lasts until 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/hayiyadancetheatre.com.
TRUNK OR TREAT
6-8 p.m. Oct. 30, Luther Williams Stadium, Central City Park. The movie “Maleficent” will be shown at dark. There will be inflatables, candy, raffles, concessions, games and a haunted trail. Hosted by Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department. www.maconbibb.us/recreation. Free admission.
“HALLOWEEN HELL” WRESTLING
7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. bell time, Oct. 30, Wrestleplex, 1361 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley. Theme: Halloween Hell. All-Star Wrestling Network. 478-397-5734. www.allstarwrestlingnetwork.com. $6.50 admission, discounts to military and students, free for children 6 and younger.
PEANUTS HALLOWEEN
Oct. 30, Bass Pro Shops, 5000 Bass Pro Blvd. 4-8 p.m.: free crafts for kids. 6 p.m. costume parade for kids 12 and younger. 6-8 p.m.: free photo with life-size cutouts of Peanuts characters and trick-or-treating throughout the store. www.basspro.com/halloween.
FLICK OR TREAT
8 p.m. Oct. 30, Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. Featuring “Beetlejuice.” Blankets, pillows and lawn chairs are welcome; guests may also bring in food and beverages. Bar and concessions will also be available. Halloween costumes welcome. 478-957-7728. www.libraryballroom.com. $8.
HAUNTED HOUSE
7-11 p.m. Oct. 30-31, Old Police Station, 800 Young Ave., Warner Robins. Hosted by the Warner Robins Police Department. Benefits the Joanna McAfee Childhood Cancer Foundation. $10. Kid-friendly trick or treat from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31. 478-302-5417.
TREK OR TREAT ROAD RACE
8 a.m. 5K/10K; 9:15 a.m. Unspooky Sprint; 9:30 a.m. Candy Mile; Oct. 31, Bass Pro Shops, 5000 Bass Pro Blvd. Unspooky Sprint is for children 12 and younger; and in the Candy Mile, kids can collect thousands of pieces of candy along the route. Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit the Jay’s Hope Foundation. Register at www.jayshope.org.
CHILD SAFETY EXPO AND TRICK OR TREAT EVENT
9 a.m.-noon Oct. 31, Coliseum Medical Centers Building B parking lot, 350 Hospital Drive. In addition to trick or treating through our new pediatric ER, parents and children will have an opportunity to learn safety tips about bicycles helmets, safe sleeping habits, fire safety, poison control, gun safety and more. Children will see a fire truck, law enforcement vehicles, ambulances and a helicopter. Inflatables, free popcorn and cotton candy. Costume parade at 11 a.m. www.facebook.com/coliseummedicalcenters. Free admission.
TRUNK OR TREAT
2 p.m.-dark, Oct. 31, New Elim Baptist Church, Hartley Bridge Road. Hay rides, horses, cake walks, chili cook-off, face painting, food, games, music and more. Free admission. 478-788-7575.
TRUNK OR TREAT
3-5 p.m. Oct. 31, Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church, 1104 Third St. Food, fun and games. 478-743-4932.
SWEETS AND TREATS ON DOWNTOWN STREETS
4-6 p.m. Oct. 31, Carroll Street, downtown Perry. Costume contest at 5:30 p.m. on the town square. 478-224-5282. Free.
HALLOWEEN AT THE COX CAPITOL THEATRE
3:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Featuring streaming of the University of Georgia vs. Florida Gators football game followed by streaming of the Widespread Panic Halloween show from Asheville, North Carolina. Costume contest during half time. 478-257-6391.
HALLOWEEN CANDY BUYBACK
3-6 p.m. Nov. 3, Macon Smiles Family Dentistry, 4929 Forsyth Road. Bring in leftover, unopened candy from Halloween and Dr. Sheila Shah will pay $1 per pound to get it off the streets. Children can also write letters to our troops, and the letters, candy and care packages will be sent to soldiers overseas. 478-757-8714.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
CHRISTMAS MADE IN THE SOUTH
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 7 ; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Handcrafted ornaments, pottery, toys, jewelry, fine art, furniture, metal sculptures, woven designs, art from glass, photography and more. www.madeinthesouthshows.com. 704-847-9480. $7 adults, free for kids 12 and younger.
HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 6-7, Neel House, 730 College St. Sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of Macon and featuring quality and unique artists, craftspeople and vendors. Take a break in the Tea Room. Free admission; parking available across the street at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 478-742-0921.
TRENDY TREASURES MARKETPLACE
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7, Perry Arts Center, 1121 Macon Road, Perry. Shop for jewelry, jams and jellies, handmade soaps, wreaths, home décor, nutritional items, monogrammed gifts and more. Benefits local animal adoption charities. 478-396-9991. Free admission and parking.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
10 a.m. Nov. 14, PPK Baptist Church, 8964 Thomaston Road. Benefits Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Santa Shop with items for sale $5 and less. 478-952-8153 or 478-538-3652. $7, includes breakfast and one picture with Santa.
PRE-THANKSGIVING FAMILY DAY DINNER
5-7 p.m. Nov. 19, Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health, 888 Pine St. Hosted by Cedric Sickle Cell Support Group 4 Kids of Middle Georgia. 478-318-7145. www.cscsupportgroup4kids.org.
MISTLETOE MARKET
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 21, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 22, Miller-Murphy-Howard Exhibit Hall, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Hosted by the Balvaunuca Club. $5 adults; children under 10 free with an adult. 478-952-1610.
CANDY CANE CROSSING
Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 21, Southside Baptist Church, 1040 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. Ladies shopping extravaganza benefiting the Playground Project Mission Trip. Santa will be present for kids. Free admission. 478-953-9388.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Featuring past and present members of the Temptations, the Miracles and the Capitols. Family friendly. Tickets are available at www.amotownchristmas.com or by calling the Grand Opera House Box Office, 478-301-5470.
REINDEER MARKETPLACE
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Houston County Career Academy, 1311 Corder Road. Shop for homemade jellies and jams, easy to prepare food, Tupperware, vinyl and embroidery services, jewelry, homemade body scrubs, candles, makeup, skincare products and more. leigh.vaughn@hcbe.net. 478-322-3280, extension 50290.
THE “NATIVITY SYMPHONY”: A CHRISTMAS CANTATA
11 a.m. Dec. 6, Christian Life Center, Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. www.lizellabaptist.com.
HISTORIC VINEVILLE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
1-6 p.m. Dec. 5-6. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave., with live entertainment and appetizers. This year’s tour of homes will showcase bungalows and cottages in the Historic Vineville neighborhood. With the purchase of a home’s tour ticket, a tour of the Big House Museum is included. During the tour of homes, artists and designers will be giving tips for holiday decorating and entertaining. Advance tickets may be purchased at Chi-Chesters on Vineville Avenue, Creter’s on Ingleside Avenue, Historic Macon’s offices at the Sidney Lanier Cottage, Travis Jean on Cherry Street or at www.vineville.org; day of tickets can be purchased at the tent located in the Vineville Baptist Church parking lot. Before Nov. 20: $15 tour of homes, $10 reception, $20 combo ticket; day of tour: $20 tour of homes, $15 reception, $30 combo ticket.
JOHN BERRY
7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Country singer John Berry performs in Macon as part of his annual Christmas tour. $37. www.thegrandmacon.com.
FESTIVALS
GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1, McCrackin Street, Juliette. Food, arts, crafts, novelties, T-shirts, live music and fried green tomatoes. Free admission. 478-365-0676 or 478-992-9996.
FALL FESTIVAL
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Georgia Military College, 801 Duke Ave., Warner Robins. Trunk or treat, face painting, costume contests, a bouncy house, live music, arts and crafts, games and a chili cook off. Elaine Martin, 478-222-0236 or emartin@gmc.edu. Free.
FALL FESTIVAL
3-6 p.m. Oct. 31, the Rain Church, 257 Gunn Road, Warner Robins. Games, face painting, food, slides, yard sale and a performance by the Mustang Singers from Shirley Hills Elementary School. Presented by Splash Children’s Ministry. 478-953-7246. www.therainchurch.com.
LIFE FEST
6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Real Life Church, 2491 Gray Highway. Concessions, candy, face painting, senior bingo, carnival games and more. 478-746-0344. www.rlmacon.com. Free admission.
FAIR TRADE FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, High Street Park, downtown Macon. Featuring locally and globally made crafts benefitting women around the world. Food and live music. Rain location is St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Social Hall. Sponsored by the women of First Baptist Church of Christ, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and High Street Unitarian Church. 478-742-6485.
FALL FESTIVAL AND FLEA MARKET
Noon-3 p.m. Nov. 7, Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church, 10157 U.S. 341 North, Fort Valley. 478-397-6568.
HISTORIC TRAIN FESTIVAL AND CHILI COOK-OFF
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7, East Adams Street, Forsyth. Events include a special exhibit of railroad memorabilia, the Clickety-Clack Chili Cook-off, hobo parade and more. Sponsored by the Monroe County Historical Society, Forsyth’s Main Street Development Office. Interested vendors can contact the Main Street office at 478-994-7747. Enter the chili cook-off by sending an email to forsythchilicookoff@gmail.com.
FALL FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. Inflatables, games, treats for kids, music, barbecue and Brunswick stew and a car show. www.lizellabaptist.com.
PIONEER FEST
2-9 p.m. Nov. 7, Wesleyan Arboretum, Anderson Cabin and the Edenfield Pavilion, Wesleyan College. A celebration of nature, community and the bounty of harvest time and an acknowledgement of our dependence on ancient natural rhythms. www.wesleyancollege.edu.
MAKE-END FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14 and noon-6 p.m. Nov. 15, Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. Middle Georgia’s inaugural maker festival. Visit www.make-end.com to learn more and apply.
TRADERS DAY OLD TIME FAMILY FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14-15, 100 Country Club Road, Ivey. Plowing demonstrations with mules and tractors, the Ocmulgee Blacksmiths Guild, kids’ carnival with rides and games, arts and crafts, live music, food booths and more. 478-233-3190.
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL FALL EVENTS
Battle of the Bands: 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium, 1327 Stadium Drive; regional high school marching bands will showcase their talents in a friendly competition; a portion of the proceeds will support local school music programs; $10 in advance, $15 at door. Fine Art and Wine Reception: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road; this event will unveil the fine art for the 2016 Cherry Blossom Festival and feature wine and light hors d’oeuvres; $5. www.cherryblossom.com/fall. 478-330-7050.
MARKETS
FIRST SATURDAY VILLAGE MARKET
9 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month, Mercer Village, adjacent to Mercer University. Fresh produce, handcrafted jewelry, soap, pet products and more. Free to attend. market.mercervillage.com.
WESLEYAN MARKET
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14 and Dec. 12, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. The event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art and crafts. 478-757-5233. Free.
STATE FARMERS MARKET
8 a.m.-dark daily, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. Farmers selling fresh produce, as well as dealers year-round.
MILLEDGEVILLE MARKETPLACE
4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Market Park Pavilion, 222 E. Hancock St., Milledgeville. Shop a variety of produce and more from local and regional vendors. www.milledgevillemainstreet.com.
BOLINGBROKE FARMERS MARKET
3-6 p.m. first, third and fifth Tuesdays, parking lot of the Country Oaks Farm and Pet Supply, Bolingbroke. A food-only market featuring grass-fed beef, pork and organic chicken, organic produce, farm fresh eggs, jellies and jams, boiled and roasted peanuts and bakery products. www.bolingbrokefarmersmarket.com.
MULBERRY MARKET
3:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Tattnall Square Park. Locally grown and produced vegetables, dairy, meat, desserts and more. Free to attend. www.chwg.org.
INTERNATIONAL CITY FARMERS MARKET
1-6 p.m. Thursday, Watson Boulevard and Maple Street, in front of Perkins Field across from Robins Federal Credit Union, Warner Robins. Featuring Georgia-grown/made foods. Local, seasonal produce, meat, milk and more. 478-225-7626.
THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Abba House Thrift Store parking lot, 2089B U.S. 41 S., Perry.
MEET ME AT THE MARKET
3-7 p.m. Saturday, Homeland Village, 2910 Napier Ave. Organic farming exhibits, fresh vegetables, fruit smoothies and more. www.facebook.com/homeland-village-organic-market.
FORT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, next to the railroad tracks on Lowe Street, Fort Valley. Local produce and plants for sale. 478-825-5286.
GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN
NEIGHBORHOOD HALLELUJAH FEAST
Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 2704 Antioch Road. Free food and drinks. Leila Gordon, 478-361-5488 or lmebn275@aol.com.
“ALL SAINTS DAY OBSERVANCE”
6:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Daybreak, 174 Walnut St. The service will commemorate the contributions of Denise Skidmore Saturna to the homeless and disenfranchised of the Macon area. Barbara K. Wood, Bkwood180@outlook.com, 478-746-6578 or 478-731-5348.
“ALL THE EARTH IS HOLY GROUND” TOUR
6:45 p.m. Nov. 7, Crisp County Middle School Auditorium, Cordele. Featuring Tenth Avenue North with Sidewalk Profits and Austin French. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Cordele First United Methodist Church, 229-273-4586, or at www.itickets.com. $25 general admission; $40 VIP.
TOBYMAC, BRITT NICOLE AND COLTON DIXON
7 p.m. Nov. 19, City Auditorium 415 First St. Also featuring Hollyn. Tickets available at the Macon Coliseum Box Office, 200 Coliseum Drive, www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. $21-$70.50.
SONGSMEN QUARTET
6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Bill Hardin Music, 4661 Chambers Road. Open rehearsal and sing-along. Group singing, duets, solos, etc. Light refreshments served. Bring your favorite sound tracks and books. Instruments will be furnished. 478-737-1520. Free.
MUSIC AND VARIETY
WHITEY MORGAN
8 p.m. Nov. 7, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With Tony Martinez. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. 478-257-6391. $17-$400.
THE WOOD BROTHERS
8 p.m. Nov. 21, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $25 and up.
BREWS AND BLUEGRASS
6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. Featuring music by Recycled Grass. Learn about and sample several different types of beer from the Growler Spot. 478-957-7728. www.libraryballroom.com. $20.
THE OGS OF COMEDY SHOW
8 p.m. Nov. 21, City Auditorium, 415 First St. Featuring Don “DC” Curry, Jay Anthony Brown and Michael Colyar; hosted by Kdubb. www.theogsofcomedy.com. For tickets, call 478-751-9232 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. $29.50-$59.50.
SKYDOG 69
Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 22, Central City Park, downtown Macon. Hear several musicians perform in honor of what would have been Duane Allman’s 69th birthday. Admission is 10 or more canned goods. All contributions benefit the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia. www.skydogmacon.com.
GREG ALLMAN
8 p.m. Jan. 12-13 and 15-16, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Tickets on sale now at www.tickets.com or 478-301-5470. $49.50, $74.50 and $99.50.
OLD SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL
April 16, Macon Coliseum, 240 Coliseum Drive. Featuring Keith Sweat, Juvenile, Morris Day and the Time and Cherrelle. Hosted by MC Lightfoot; music by DJ Daddy Dre. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com. $25 and up.
POETIC PEACE OPEN MIC NIGHTS
8 p.m.-midnight every first and third Wednesday, Midtown Key Club, 435 Third St. Open mic for poets, musicians, singers, comedians, lyrical emcees and more. Hosted by Y-O with DJ Ron and Soulistic. 478-719-2054. $5.
DANCES
OLD SCHOOL JAM HOMECOMING DANCE
9 p.m. Oct. 30, VFW Post 6605, 1011 Corder Road, Warner Robins. Hosted by Fort Valley State University alumni and QGG, the Warner Robins graduate chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Music by AJ the DJ. Funds raised are used to feed people during Thanksgiving, visit the elderly and give out scholarships to seniors in Houston County. 478-952-7809. $20 advance, $25 at door.
FALL BALL
7:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 13, St. Joseph’s Social Hall, 830 Poplar St. Co-sponsored by Dances for Fun Dance Ministry at St. Joseph Church and Greater Macon Chapter No. 6059 of USA Dance. Music by the Good Vibrations Band led by John Laughter. During intermission: line-dancing and a drawing. Light refreshments, wine and soft drinks for a small donation. Dress is semi-formal. Agnes Bikus, 478-743-7970 or bikus.agnes@cox.net. $20 per person, $10 students with a current ID (cash or check only).
AFRICAN CABARET DANCE
8 p.m. Nov. 13, Porter Ellis Center, 5987 Houston Road. Fall dance hosted by the Mac Town Floater Social Club. 478-318-1664 or 478-394-3155. $10.
MACON SHAG CLUB
6:45-9 p.m. Thursday, American Legion Post 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. 478-960-3450. Free.
DANCE
8 p.m. Friday, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Featuring the Winchester Band. 478-784-1454. Public welcome. $7.
DANCE
8:30 p.m. Saturday, VFW Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Featuring the Winchester Band. Singles welcome. 478-474-3663. $7.
PAIRS AND SPARES SQUARE DANCE
6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday (except for holidays), North Macon Park Recreation Center, North Macon Park Drive. Caller is Lee Dixon. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club. 478-477-6863.
WESTERN SQUARE DANCERS OF MACON SQUARE DANCE CLUB
7-9 p.m., the first, third, and fifth Thursday, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Caller: Tom Wood. 478-935-8364. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.
ROBINS RAMBLERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB
7-9 p.m. Tuesday (except the third Tuesday of each month), Warner Robins Recreation Center, 800 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Caller is Bud Whitten. 478 235-9200. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.
IRISH REELERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB
7:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Friday of each month, Southwest Laurens Elementary School, 1799 Ga. 117, Rentz. Caller: Lee Dixon. 478-293-8771. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.
MUSIC HALLS
OAK GROVE JAMBOREE
& OPRY HOUSE
6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Oak Grove Community Center, 1134 Ga. 126 South, Cochran. Dancing and country music with the Foskey Family Band and the Faulk Family Band. 478-308-4559. Free.
OLE CLINTON OPRY
5:30-10 p.m. Friday, 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. This week: 5:15 p.m. Clinton House Band, 7 p.m. Still Cruising; come and enjoy the Halloween dance. 478-825-4118 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.
HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: The Weaver Believers, Sojourner and Kirkland and Friends. 770-228-4832 or www.hollonvilleopry.com. Free; operated on donations.
POWERSVILLE OPRY
4-9 p.m. Saturday, south onto Powersville Road off Ga. 247 Connector between Warner Robins and Ga. 49. This week: 4:30 p.m. House Band, 6 p.m. Jewelle Night Show, 7:30 p.m. Ruby Rose and Southern Nites. Also open 7 p.m. Monday night, jam and open mic. 478-328-0678 or www.powersvilleopry.com. Free.
WAGON HOUSE OPRY
6:30-10 p.m. second, third and fifth Saturday of each month, 699 Altman Road, Haddock. This week: 6:30 p.m. Down the Hill Country Band; join in for some Halloween fun, bring finger foods and dress in your favorite costume. Contact Randy, 478-363-1274. Free; donations accepted.
JULIETTE OPRY HOUSE
5:30 p.m. every first Saturday, front porch local bluegrass jam; 7 p.m., open mic stage show; 8 p.m., headliner stage show. Ga. 87, Juliette. Call 478-335-3895 for tickets or buy online at www.acousticproductions.com. $17.
FILMS/SCREENINGS
MACON FILM GUILD
Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8: “Mr. Holmes.” Dec. 13: “The Second Mother.” 478-742-2000. www.maconfilmguild.org. $5.
“DECONSTRUCTING DISNEY”
7-9 p.m. Nov. 12, Middle Georgia State University’s Macon campus, Professional Sciences and Conference Center, Room 136. A viewing and discussion of the movie “Mulan.” Hosted by the Middle Georgia State Honors Program, the discussion will focus on historical gender roles and Disney’s retelling of fairy and folk tales. Clay Morton, clay.morton@mga.edu. Free.
FUNDRAISERS
SPORTING CLAY FUN SHOOT
9:30 a.m. registration and breakfast, 10:30 a.m. shotgun start, Nov. 6, the Meadows National Gun Club, 1064 Rumble Road, Forsyth. 100 clays, breakfast and lunch. Lewis scoring method. Hosted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia. 478-743-4153.
MIDDLE GEORGIA IDOL
7 p.m. Nov. 12, Howard Middle School Cafeteria, 6600 Forsyth Road. Showcasing the talent of Middle Georgia’s youth and young adults. Benefits the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia. 478-745-2811. $10; children age 10 and younger are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
CHAPTACULAR CHAINSAW CARVING BASH
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13-14, 541 Hungerford Road, Gray. Chainsaw carvers from across the nation will offer live demonstrations throughout both days, an arena style 45-minute “Quick Carve” at 11 a.m. each day and a carving auction at 2 p.m. Saturday. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Chap Nelson, 478 986 7405 or Chapsaw541@gmail.com. Free admission.
CONCERT AND OPEN HOUSE
6-7 p.m. open house, 8 p.m. concert, Nov. 13, Ronald McDonald House, 1160 Forsyth St. Featuring Revolution 360, including R&B artists Robert Lee Coleman, Calvin Arline and Edward Dunbar. Guests should bring lawn chairs and blankets. Coolers are welcome, but no alcohol is allowedy. Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia. www.rmhccga.org. $15, includes an opportunity for a prize drawing. www.blueduckevents.org.
GOODWILL GALA: BLUE BAYOU, A FLAVOR OF LOUISIANA
7 p.m. Nov. 20, Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. Benefits Helms College scholarships. Music by AJ Ghent Band. www.goodwillworks.org/goodwillgala.
LITERARY/LECTURES
KIM POOVEY BOOK SIGNING
3-7 p.m. Oct. 30, Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. The author will be available to sign copies of her books, “Through Button Eyes” and “Truer Words.” 405-458-5642 or Michelle Whitman, michelle@keymgc.com.
CENTRAL GEORGIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
7 p.m. Nov. 9, Flint Energies Conference Room, 900 Ga. 96, Warner Robins. Featuring Perry attorney W. Steve Harrell, author of “The Unionist,” a novel based on the life and times of David R. Snelling, a Southerner who joined the Union Army, with an epilogue of claim examiners from the Bureau of Pensions combing the South to ascertain facts regarding his widow’s claim for a pension. Guests welcome. 478-987-7260. www.cggs.org.
HOUSTON-PEACH AAUW
6:30 p.m. networking and refreshments, 7 p.m. program, Nov. 10, Featuring Vivian L. Childs speaking on her book “Splintered: Brokenness in the Political Arena.” Guests welcome. 478-953-0201. www.houstonpeach-ga.aauw.net.
PAGEANTS
FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Nov. 28, Cochran Chamber Auditorium, Cochran. The pageant is open to contestants from all surrounding counties. The age divisions are Baby Miss, ages birth to 23 months; Teeny Miss, ages 2 to 3 years; Tiny Miss, ages 4 to 6 years; Little Miss, ages 7 to 9 years; Junior Miss, ages 10 to 12 years; Teen Miss, ages 13 to 16 years; and Miss, ages 17 to 24 years. To enter, contact Vicky Lovett, 478-284-2350, or email vlpageantproductions@gmail.com.
ET CETERA
FALL FAMILY FUN DAYS
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 7, Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. Oct. 31: “Not So Spooky” Halloween Festival. Nov. 7: National Pumpkin Destruction Day. Rides and attractions include zip lines, pony rides, pedal carts, carousel, locomotive train, hay rides, petting zoo, corn maze, Tiny Town and more. www.therockranch.com. $15 for ages 3 and older; season pass available.
HIGH FALLS STATE PARK
76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Creepy Crawly Hike: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Learn about the creatures of the night during this hike; $5. Paws on the Falls: 1 p.m. Nov. 14. Bring your dog and leash for a hike on the trail; $5 per dog. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 478-993-3053.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 30, Macon-Bibb County Health Department, 171 Emery Highway. Limited seating: call 478-749-0113 to register. Free.
FORT HAWKINS
HISTORIC SITE
Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Maynard Street at Emery Highway. Explore the early American frontier fort, Blockhouse Replica and archaeological dig site. Oct. 31: Halloween Ghost Watch and Fall Adopt-A-Spot. Nov. 11: Veterans Day Salute. Nov. 21-22: Kilpatrick’s 1864 Raid and Macon’s Defense. December weekends: Frontier Fort Christmas. 478-746-0704. www.forthawkins.com. Free.
CENTRAL GEORGIA
COMIC CON
4-8:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 7 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8, McGill Marketplace, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Hosted By Greater Atlanta Comic Cons. Admission: Nov. 6 and 8, $8 adults and free for children; Nov. 7, $16 adults and $10 children. 770-875-9048.
SYRUP MAKIN’ TIME ON THE PLANTATION
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Jarrell Plantation, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. Find out how farmers made their own sugar cane juice. Come experience syrup makin’ day in the country. Plus craft demonstrations throughout the farm. $4-$6.50 478-986-5172.
ROYAL ALPACA CHALLENGE AND FIBER FESTIVAL
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. Talk to breeders, meet some of the top alpacas in the country and shop a variety of vendors selling products made from luxurious alpaca fleece. Free fiber arts classes will also be held; for details on how to sign up, visit www.georgia-alpaca.com/royal-alpaca-challenge.
VICTORY OVER DIABETES
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Screenings, speakers, workshops and more. 404-320-7100, extension 3166. Free.
CANDLELIGHT APPARITIONS
6-9 p.m. Nov. 7, Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. Tours begin on the hour. Take a step back in time by candlelight and learn about those who lived or visited the Cannonball House during it’s history through live re-enactments. Plus, refreshments, live music and shopping. $12. Reservations required by calling 478-745-5982.
PERRY AUTOFEST & SWAP MEET
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 13-14, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Hosted by Five Guys Automotive Ventures. $5 adults; children under 12 free with an adult. 478-662-2267.
EASTMAN GUN SHOW
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15, McGill Marketplace, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Hosted by Eastman Gun Shows. $8 adults; children under 12 free with an adult. 229-423-4867.
INGLESIDE BIKE TOUR
10 a.m. Nov. 14, Henry Burns Park, 3264 Ingleside Ave. Presented by Historic Macon Foundation. Vickie Hertwig will lead a bicycle tour of Ingleside, Macon’s newest historic district. The tour will begin with a brief plaque dedication at Henry Burns Park. The tour will leave from the park and last about 1.5 hours. The first portion of the tour will include frequent stops. The second portion of the tour is more strenuous and participants must be able to ride for 1.5 hours continuously who take the entire tour. The tour ends with a picnic lunch at Alexander IV. 478-742-5084. Plaque dedication is free; bike tour with lunch: $15 for Historic Macon members, $20 for non-members; bike tour without lunch: $10 members, $15 non-members.
JARRELL PLANTATION
711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. Make a Corn Shuck Doll: 10-11 a.m. Nov. 14. Learn to make a corn shuck doll. Accompanying adults are encouraged to help tying square or granny knots. $5. Regularly open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Spend a day on the farm and learn about life on the plantation in the 1800s. Regular admission: $4-$6.50. www.georgiastateparks.org. 478-986-5172.
INDIAN SPRINGS STATE PARK
678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. Museum Tours: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 7. Tour the museum, learn about the park, its history and upcoming events; free. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 770-504-2277.
BATTLE OF GRISWOLDVILLE 151ST ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21, Griswoldville Battlefield (Twiggs County). Head 10 miles east of Macon via U.S. 80 and Ga. 57 toward Gordon on Baker Road. There are signs to direct visitors from U.S. 80. Learn about the hastily planned attempt by Georgia militia to halt Union Gen. Sherman’s March to the Sea in November 1864. There will be Civil War soldier life portrayals along with Union and Confederate encampments followed by a Memorial Service at noon and a battlefield tour. Free. 478-986-5172. www.gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation
OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT
9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Free. 478-752-8257.
CANNONBALL HOUSE
856 Mulberry St. Tours offered 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 478-745-5982. $6 for adults; $5 for seniors and military; $3 for students with college ID.
HAY HOUSE
934 Georgia Ave. Tours offered 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Last tour at 3 p.m. each day. $11 adults; $10 seniors and military; $7 students; free for children under age 6 and members of the Georgia Trust. 478-742-8155. www.hayhousemacon.org.
NEEL REID TOURS
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and by special appointment, Federated Garden Clubs of Macon Inc., 730 College St. Guided tours of historic 1910 Joseph Neel House designed by Georgia architect Neel Reid. 478-742-0921. www.fgcmacon.org. $5.
ROCK CANDY TOURS
Free Birds and Night Owls Tour: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, the Rookery, 543 Cherry St.; easy walking tour of Macon’s musical landmarks with pit stops at bars along the way, ending at Grant’s Lounge; $10. Rock ’n’ Roll Stroll, 10 a.m. Saturday, H&H Soul Food Restaurant, 807 Forsyth St.; moderate walking tour takes over two hours and visits the homes and favorite haunts of Southern music’s most legendary artists; $15. Reservations requested 24 hours in advance. 478-955-5997. rockcandytours@gmail.com.
YAPPY HOUR
5-8 p.m. the Third Thursday of the month, Macon Dog Park, Adams Street, downtown Macon. Bring your pooch for doggy demonstrations, live music and give-aways. Humans can purchase beer or wine and be entered to win door prizes. Free. www.collegehillmacon.com.
LAWN MOWER RACES
11 a.m. the second Saturday of the month, across from Camping World, Byron. 478-956-3929.
BINGO
7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. Saturday, Macon Moose Lodge No. 1455, 2217 Gray Highway. Public welcome. 478-742-5372.
BINGO
7 p.m. Thursday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Disabled American Veterans No. 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Vann Edwards, 478-784-1454.
POOL TOURNAMENT
8 p.m. Friday, L&W Sports Bar, 4479 Pio Nono Ave. The tournament is 9 Ball with handicap rules. 478-254-4117. $15 tournament, no cover charge.
DART TOURNAMENT
7:30 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. 478-474-7799. $10.
POLAR BEAR DEN
10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of month, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Story time plus crafts for ages 2-5. $5 per child; free for adults. www.masmacon.com. 478-477-3232.
This story was originally published October 29, 2015 at 4:41 PM with the headline "Out & About Calendar."