10 Days Calendar
FRIDAY
NOV. 27
TURKEY WADDLE HIKE
10 a.m., High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Hike off that extra slice of pie during this exhilarating 3-mile hike; donations accepted. A $5 per car parking fee is required. 478-993-3053.
"FAR AND NEAR"
Noon-5 p.m., Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Last chance to see the exhibition of paintings by Ginger Concepción and duck decoys by Matt DeFore. www.maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. Free.
HOLIDAY ARTISTS' MARKET
Noon-5 p.m., Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. 478-744-9557. www.middlegeorgiaart.org. Free.
ICE SKATING
1-3:30 p.m., 4:30-7 p.m. and 8-10:30 p.m., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session. Non-skating guests admitted free. Concessions available. www.maconcentreplex.com. $10 per person; $8 per person with military ID.
CHRISTMAS ON CARROLL STREET
6-8 p.m., the Coffee Cup on Carroll Street, 900 Carroll St., Perry. Holiday music, Christmas lights, seasonal refreshments, games for the kids and Santa. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots. 478-224-5282. Free.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS
6-10 p.m., The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. Drive through more than a mile of magical Christmas lights on the farm. Free, donations accepted. www.therockranch.com.
SATURDAY
NOV. 28
STORY TIME WITH SANTA
6-9 p.m., Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. Stories with Santa, reindeer games, crafts, cookies and more; free. A $5 per car parking fee is required. 770-504-2277.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS
6-10 p.m., The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, (see Friday, Nov. 27).
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
7:30 p.m., Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Featuring past and present members of the Temptations, the Miracles and the Capitols. Family friendly. www.amotownchristmas.com. 478-301-5470. $37-$57.
TODD NANCE AND FRIENDS
8 p.m., Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Featuring Col. Bruce Hampton and the Madrid Express, Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz, Daniel Hutchens, Sam Holt, Jon Mills and John Neff. www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com. 478-257-6391. $15-$360.
DRU HILL AND MINT CONDITION
8 p.m., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Also featuring Joe and Angie Stone. Presented by JWE Entertainment. $23-$58. www.ticketmaster.com.
SUNDAY
NOV. 29
"PLANES AND TRAINS"
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. The Middle Georgia Railroad Club will host a large miniature-train display featuring nine trains running on three main lines through landscape scenes and more. Plus vendors and other train related items. Free. www.museumofaviation.org.
ART IN THE CABIN ART SHOW AND SALE
Noon-5 p.m., 3875 Overlook Ave. Clay, fiber, jewelry, paintings and three-dimensional art. Artists include Meg Campbell, Hannah Sanders, Blake Sanders, Sue Quaack, Harriet Wallace, Cheryl Bedgood and Sheila Conn.
ICE SKATING
1-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session. Non-skating guests admitted free. Concessions available. www.maconcentreplex.com. $10 per person; $8 per person with military ID.
"HEAR THE BELLS RING"
5 p.m., Houston County Galleria, 2922 Watson Blvd., Centerville. Benefiting the Salvation Army Christmas kettles. Trinity United Methodist Church's Bell Choirs will perform, with choral numbers by the youth and adult choirs. 478-923-3797.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS
6-10 p.m., The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, (see Friday, Nov. 27).
MONDAY
NOV. 30
"THE ROAD TO CARNEGIE"
7:30 p.m., Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Join Deborah Popham, soprano, and Ben Harris, piano, for an evening of song as they prepare for their Carnegie Hall debut. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.
TUESDAY
DEC. 1
WARNER ROBINS CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
5:30-7:30 p.m., 99 Armed Forces Blvd. N., Warner Robins. Lighting of the tree will take place at 6 p.m. Historic Depot Row will be open to the public. Pictures with Santa, train rides, face painting, balloons, kids crafts, refreshments and live music. 478-922-5100. Free.
WEDNESDAY
DEC. 2
"INTERPRETATIONS OF THE FOREST"
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Frances Sewell Plunkett Gallery, Hardman Hall, Mercer University. Last chance to see the exhibition of artwork by Charlie Agnew, associate professor of art at Middle Georgia State University. 478-301-2507.
THURSDAY
DEC. 3
"CHINESE FOLK POTTERY: THE ART OF EVERYDAY"
Opening reception: 6-8:30 p.m., East Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. 7 p.m. lecture by Margaret Carney: "Connoisseurship of Chinese Ceramics." 478-757-5189. Free.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL SERVICE
6 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 1120 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins. Hosted by Heart of Georgia Hospice. The entire community is invited to participate in this special service of remembrance. 478-953-5161.
FESTIVE FLUTES
7:30 p.m., Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Presented by the Mercer Flute Choir. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.
GRIFFIN CHORAL ARTS
7:30 p.m., Griffin First Baptist Church, 106 W. Taylor St., Griffin: "A Jubilant Christmas," a choral holiday celebration accompanied by organ and Macon's Barrister Brass. www.griffinchoralarts.org. $15.
"MISS WITHERSPOON"
8 p.m., Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Wesleyan College. Comedy by Christopher Durang. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 478-757-5259 or email theatre@wesleyancollege.edu. $10 general admission; $5 students, alumnae, senior citizens.
FRIDAY
DEC. 4
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
5-8 p.m., Travis Jean, 530 Cherry St. Featuring woodworks by David Lanier; handmade sea urchin and wood ornaments, wooden bowls and unique pens will be available for purchase. 478-508-3382.
"POLAR EXPRESS" MOVIE
6:30 p.m., Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Popcorn, drinks and hot chocolate will be on sale in the rotunda. Seating is first come, first serve. Free. 478-752-1585.
"LESSONS AND CAROLS"
7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Presented by the Mercer University Singers, Jack Mitchener, organist, and Mercer University Brass Choir. Also happening at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.
"A CHRISTMAS STORY"
8 p.m., Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Directed by Jim Crisp; musical direction by Jim Penndorf; choreography by Danielle Bocchino. Make reservations online at www.theatremacon.com or by phone. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60+), $15 students (through age 22).
"LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL"
8 p.m., Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. Call 478-477-3342 for reservations. $20 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students (5-23 with I.D.). www.maconlittletheatre.org.
"MISS WITHERSPOON"
8 p.m., Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Wesleyan College, (see Thursday, Dec. 3).
SATURDAY
DEC. 5
LOCKERLY ARBORETUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lockerly Arboretum, Milledgeville. Docent-led tours will be available. $3 adults, $1 children. www.lockerly.org.
"A CHRISTMAS STORY"
2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St., (see Friday, Dec. 4).
GAITHER CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING
6 p.m., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Featuring Bill Gaither, the Gaither Vocal Band, the Martins, the Isaacs, the Nelons, Charlotte Ritchie, Gene McDonald and Kevin Williams. www.gaither.com. 800-745-3000. $23-$74.
HISTORIC VINEVILLE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
Tour: 1-6 p.m.; reception: 6-9 p.m., the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave. Reception features live entertainment and appetizers. This year's tour of homes will showcase bungalows and cottages in the Historic Vineville neighborhood. $20 tour of homes, $15 reception, $30 combo ticket.
"YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS"
7 p.m., the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. Presented by the Backlot Players. www.backlotplayers.org. Also showing at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. $12 all ages; $10 for groups of 10 or more.
"LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL"
8 p.m., Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road, (see Friday, Dec. 4).
SUNDAY
DEC. 6
HAY DAY
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Includes self-guided tours of the mansion, a craft for the kids, holiday treats as well as a demonstration by Charles Wells, an artisan glassblower, making Christmas ornaments. Free. www.hayhousemacon.org.
MACON MUD HOLIDAY SALE
Noon-3 p.m., 112 Comer Terrace, Payne City. Artists include Kathy Murphy, Bruce Chase, Karen Shockley, Tammy Martin and Felicia Haywood. 478-997-1513. Free.
HISTORIC VINEVILLE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
1-6 p.m. Purchase tickets at Vineville Baptist Church parking lot, 2591 Vineville Ave. This year's tour of homes will showcase bungalows and cottages in the Historic Vineville neighborhood. $20.
ICE SKATING
1-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m., Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session. Non-skating guests admitted free. Concessions available. www.maconcentreplex.com. $10 per person; $8 per person with military ID.
"LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL"
2:30 p.m., Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road, (see Friday, Dec. 4).
WESLEYAN'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
4 p.m., Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Featuring Wesleyan's Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. 478-757-5259. Free.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS
6-10 p.m., The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. Drive through more than a mile of magical Christmas lights on the farm. $5 per vehicle. www.therockranch.com.
This story was originally published November 26, 2015 at 11:45 AM with the headline "10 Days Calendar ."