Out & About Calendar
MARDI GRAS EVENTS
MARDI GRAS PARTY
6-9 p.m. Feb. 5, Drexel Center, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Ward Street. Family oriented. Food, dancing, costumes welcome. Beads and masks will be given. Sponsored by Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. 478-745-1970. $5.
MARDI GRAS
6-11 p.m. Feb. 5, downtown Perry. Merchants will hand out Mardi Gras beads and masks at the First Friday event. Featuring live music in two locations along Carroll Street and MardiGrowl, a pet-friendly section at the Village Shops on the 700 block of Carroll Street, with pet and human costume contests at 7 p.m. Brass musicians will lead a second line parade at 7:30 p.m. up Carroll Street, with people and pets. Local artists will display their work in the stores and on the sidewalks. Marty Myers, martingmyers1009@aol.com. www.perryartscenter.org.
ARTY GRAS
Feb. 6, the 567 Center for Renewal, 533 Cherry St. Benefits the programs of the 567 Center. Featuring New Orleans-inspired food and cocktails from Parish on Cherry, a full bar and live jazz music. Bring your own Mardi Gras mask or decorate one at the event. Raffle, tours of the business space and art gallery featuring "Silent Voices," paintings by Carlynne Hershberger. Tickets may be purchased at www.the567.org or by calling 478-238-6051. $25, includes food, entertainment and two drinks.
VALENTINE'S DAY EVENTS
VALENTINE'S CABARET AND DESSERT
7-9 p.m. Feb. 6, First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place. The Mercer University Children's Choir is hosting this event is to benefit the scholarship fund for the children's choir. Enjoy desserts, performances and a silent auction. $10. 478-301-5751.
VALENTINE PARTY
8 p.m. Feb. 12, VFW Post No. 9706, 711 Key St. Hosted by the Ballard Hudson Class of 1968. BYOB. James, 478-405-0371; or Ishmel, 478-254-3106. $15 per person or $25 for two.
SINGING VALENTINES
Feb. 12-13. The Heart of Georgia Barbershop Chorus is once again offering Singing Valentines in February; two love songs, a card and a rose will be delivered in the Macon/Warner Robins/Perry area by a barbershop quartet. This is the group's annual fundraiser, with proceeds going to Heart of Georgia Hospice and to purchase music and supplies for the chorus. Singing Valentines can be delivered to any place of your choosing. Call 478-345-7464 to schedule your Valentine. Basic (any time 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) $40; Standard (four-hour window) $50; and Premium (30-minute window) $60.
SINGING VALENTINES
Performed by Sweet Georgia Sound, the local chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Includes a rose and personalized card with the live song. Also available for delivery by phone. 478-922-2541. www.sweetgeorgiasound.org.
VALENTINE'S BALL 2016
6 p.m. Feb. 13, Macon Centreplex Ballrooms, 200 Coliseum Drive. A black tie evening of Motown music, comedy, fine dining and dancing featuring Spectrum. $80 includes full course dinner and door prizes. www.traditionalelegance.org.
VALENTINE'S DANCE
7:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Hosted by the Greater Macon Chapter No. 6059 of USA Dance. Lesson in the Waltz by Dianne Kent from 7:30-8:15 p.m. followed by dancing until 10:30 p.m. with D.J. Chester Gibbs. Dress with some red, no jeans, T-shirts or tennis shoes. Bring a dish for the food table. Door prizes. 478-743-7970. $8 members, $12 nonmembers, $5 students with current ID.
VALENTINE'S DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
5 p.m. Feb. 14, Alexander Ballroom, 3670 Eisenhower Parkway. Presented by JD's Drama and Dinner Theatre. Featuring four-course meal, live jazz music and interactive drama. Formal attire. 478-747-8668 or 478-232-8095. www.jdsdramatheater.com. $40 single, $75 couple, $275 table for eight.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM SERIES
7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Featuring black-centric films. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
6 p.m. Feb. 6, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The All-Douglass Choir performs a choral celebration of black composers, featuring Bibb County's Central, Southwest and Westside high schools and Peach County High School. Guest director is Rosephanye Dunn Powell. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION THROUGH MUSIC
7 p.m. Feb. 26, All Saints Episcopal Church, Warner Robins. Presented in partnership with St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Fort Valley. Stephanie Johnson, 478-714-5903.
FESTIVALS
FESTIVAL OF CAMELLIAS
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, throughout February, Massee Lane Gardens, 100 Massee Lane, Fort Valley. Guests will enjoy an informational video on camellias and the gardens and a self-guided tour of the gardens, porcelain galleries and greenhouse. Children are encouraged to participate in free garden scavenger hunt during their visit. Preview of the gardens and blooms: Feb. 6; free, a special $10 membership offer is available to guests who would like to enjoy visiting Massee Lane Gardens throughout the year. Competitive camellia show: Feb. 27-28; blooms will be accepted from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 27; expert bloom preparation assistance is available to novice exhibitors from 7:30-9 a.m.; any individual may exhibit; the show is open to the public from 1-4 p.m. on both days; Tommy Martin, 404-561-3880; free. For a complete schedule, visit www.americancamellias.com. Massee Lane Gardens' admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, free for children under 12 and American Camellia Society members.
CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL
6-8 p.m. Feb. 22, Benson Room, Candler Alumnae Center, Wesleyan College. Guests will take part in the traditional customs of solving riddles for prizes, making and eating tangyuan and decorating and flying sky lanterns. 478-757-5212. Free.
MACON FILM FESTIVAL
July 21-24. Guest Andrew McCarthy will kick off the festival with an appearance, Q&A and special screening of "Pretty in Pink" at 6 p.m. July 21 at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.maconfilmfestival.com.
MARKETS
STATE FARMERS MARKET
8 a.m.-dark daily, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. Farmers selling fresh produce, as well as dealers year-round.
WESLEYAN MARKET
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13, Wesleyan College front campus. Locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art and jewelry by local artisans. Music and fun educational events also offered. 478-757-5233. Free admission.
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, 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, Warner Robins. Featuring Georgia-grown/made foods. Local, seasonal produce, meat, milk and more. 478-225-7626.
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
THE KINGDOM HEIRS
7 p.m. Feb. 12, Byron Baptist Church, 100 W. White Road, Byron. With the Jordans. 478-956-4670.
SIMPLY GOSPEL
2 p.m. Feb. 14, Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church, 10157 U.S. 341 North, Fort Valley. Featuring the Foskeys. The concert follows a Valentine's Day lunch to be held at 12:30 p.m. after the morning service. 478-397-6568.
BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
5 p.m. Feb. 21, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Gospel music. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $18-$25.
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
BACK CITY WOODS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
8 p.m. Feb. 5, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With the Widow Pills. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $7 advance, $10 day of show.
DANK AND FUNK YOU
8 p.m. Feb. 6, Cox Capitol Theatre 382 Second St. With Lamar Williams Jr. Tickets are available at CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $8 advance, $10 day of show, general admission.
COREY SMITH
8 p.m. Feb. 12, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With Trea Landon. Tickets are available at CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $22 advance, $25 day of the show, general admission.
COMEDIAN JAMES GREGORY
7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $28-$40. www.thegrandmacon.com.
DRIVIN N CRYIN
8 p.m. Feb. 18, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With Thomas Wynn and the Believers and Great Peacock. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391.
"A SALUTE TO ELVIS"
7 p.m. Feb. 20, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Jason Sikes. A celebration of Elvis Presley's 80th birthday. Elvis' stepbrother Rick Stanley will be a guest speaker. Tribute to Las Vegas legends by Randy Stephens. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $20.
DON ROSS
7:30 Feb. 20, potluck dinner and concert at Joe's house. Fingerstyle guitar. Limited seating. RSVP at www.acousticproductions.com for address and more details. Suggested donation of $20 per person goes directly to the artist.
BILLY CURRINGTON
7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. With Kelsea Ballerini. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com, at the Coliseum box office and 800-745-3000. www.BillyCurrington.com. $30.50-$40.50.
CEELO GREEN
8 p.m. March 10, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $32.
ONE NIGHT STAND COMEDY TOUR
8 p.m. March 12, City Auditorium, 415 First St. Featuring Kier "Junior" Spates, Bill Bellamy, Robert Powell and Tony Roberts. $53. www.ticketmaster.com.
EDGAR LOUDERMILK BLUEGRASS BAND
7:30 p.m. March 18, potluck dinner and concert at Joe's house. Featuring Jeff Autry. Limited seating. RSVP to www.acousticproductions.com for directions and more details. Suggested donation of $20 per person goes directly to the artist.
DOO WOP AND ROCK FESTIVAL
7:30 p.m. March 19, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Featuring the Drifters, the Crystals, Dennis Tufano and the Reflections. 478-301-5470. www.festival16.com.
MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES
7:30 p.m. April 2, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $35-$49.
ROSANNE CASH WITH JOHN LEVENTHAL
7:30 p.m. April 14, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $45-$61.
TAYLOR HICKS
April 14, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Hear the "American Idol" winner in concert. www.ticketfly.com.
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.
MERLE HAGGARD AND JASON ISBELL
7 p.m. May 18, City Auditorium, 415 First St. With guest Tommy Emmanuel. Tickets are available at the box office, by phone at 800-745-3000 or www.Ticketmaster.com. $39.50-$79.50.
JAZZ IN THE COURTYARD
7 p.m. May 29, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Featuring Ken Trimmins Jazz Quartet. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.
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
MACON SHAG CLUB
6 p.m. Thursday, Holiday Inn Macon North, 3953 River Place Drive. 478-960-7938. Free.
DANCE
8 p.m. Friday, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Featuring the Winchester Band. 478-784-1454. $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 p.m. House Band, 8:30 p.m. Mark Hall and the Philmore House Band. 478-825-4118 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.
HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: Tommy and Rita, Patchwork and Bonnie Ridge Bluegrass. 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: 4:20 p.m. Powersville Opry House Band, 7 p.m. Magnum Country. 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. 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
COLLEGE TOWN FILM SERIES
Douglass Theater, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Hosted by Middle Georgia State University, Mercer University and Wesleyan College. This year's theme is "Future Shock." 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11: Craig Coleman of Mercer will present and lead discussion of Spike Jonez's "Her." Bob Burnham, 478-471-2999 or bob.burnham@mga.edu. Free to students with college ID; all others pay $5, which includes a small popcorn and drink.
"INSIDE OUT"
Noon and 3 p.m. Feb. 6, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. Popcorn and drinks for sale. Presented by the Children's Hospital at Navicent Health. www.gshf.org. 478-752-1585. Free admission.
MACON FILM GUILD
Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14: "Suffragette." March 13: "Youth." April 10: "45 Years." 478-742-2000. www.maconfilmguild.org. $5.
FUNDRAISERS
"ROCK 'N' SOUL" FOR SERGEANT DAVIS
6-9 p.m. Feb. 5, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Ben Sandifer will play solid gold sock hop hitswith guest DJs Charles Richardson, Sergeant Davis Scholars, members of the Jr. ROTC in Bibb County and more. Plus a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing and free food. Dress in 1960s attire. Benefits a scholarship fund for Bibb County public high school ROTC students and for Linwood Cemetery preservation. $10, $5 with student ID. www.tubmanmuseum.com.
AFTER GROUNDHOG DAY YARD SALE
8 a.m.-noon Feb. 6, All About Animals, Rescue Shelter 101, Riverside Drive (next to Central City Park). All proceeds go to help homeless and animals. For more information, call 4786215116 and leave a message or email allaboutanimalsmacon@yahoo.com.
JOSHUA'S BIRTHDAY BASH FOR A CURE
6-10:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. Dinner, dancing and silent auction all to raise money for pediatric brain tumor research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Hosted by Ben and Lorra Jones of 13WMAZ with entertainment by AJ the DJ. Guest speaker: Former Chicago Bears Player Adrian Peterson. $50. www.joshuaswish.org.
HISTORY BY THE GLASS
7-9 p.m. Feb. 11, 314 Second St. Come to Historic Macon's pop-up speakeasy and step back in time. Tickets include hors d'oeuvres and samples of five hand-crafted cocktails inspired by aspects of Macon's history and created just for this event by Ryan Smith, owner of MGMT Management. Space is limited. www.historicmacon.org. $50.
BOOKIN' IT 5K RACE AND BOOKWORM JOG
Feb. 20, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. The event features a 5K race for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities beginning at 9 a.m. A Bookworm Jog for children 12 and younger will start at 8:30 a.m. Hosted by the Junior League of Macon Inc. Refreshments and family-friendly entertainment will be provided following the race. Registration is available at www.active.com. For more information, visit www.jlmacon.org. Early registration is $25 for the 5K and $12 for the jog.
GREATER MACON SLEEPOUT
8 p.m. Feb. 25-dawn Feb. 26, Central City Park. Bring your own tent and sleeping bag. We will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at Daybreak for light supper. All proceeds will benefit Daybreak. Experience just one night without a home. Teams can participate; individuals are asked to make a donation.
"REMEMBER WHEN" MUSICAL CONCERT
7 p.m. Feb. 27, Liberty United Methodist Church, 6511 Houston Road. Sponsored by the Liberty United Methodist Women for missions. Featuring music from the 1950s-'90s. 478-550-2460. $8.
FAIRY TALE BALL
5-8 p.m. Feb. 27, the Blacksmith Shop, 665 Poplar St. Tickets are available at Warno Cam Paints, 2379 Ingleside Ave., and Yesterday's Antique Market, 4821 Sheraton Drive. Benefits Rooms from the Heart. 478-954-9036. $35.
LITERARY/LECTURES
BOOK SIGNING
5-9 p.m. Feb. 5, Gallery West, 447 Third St. Featuring Macon authors Kirk West, "Les Brers"; John Griffin, "After the Meltdown"; and Willie Perkins, "The Allman Brothers Band Classic Memorabilia." Beverages and appetizers will be served. 478-972-1598. Free.
CENTRAL GEORGIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
7 p.m. Feb. 8, Flint Energies Conference Room, 900 Ga. 96, Warner Robins. Featuring Johnetta Brooks of "Holla at Ya Ancestors." Her topic, "How I Discovered 50 Super Slaves of Georgia," will feature unique research sources for African American and slave research. Guests welcome. 478-987-7260. www.cggs.com.
HOUSTON-PEACH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
6:30 p.m. networking and refreshments, 7 p.m. program, Feb. 9, Trinity United Methodist Church, 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. Featuring Dianne Kent of "Dancing with Dianne" who will share "How Dancing Became a Lifestyle for Me." Guests welcome. 478-953-0201.
JAMES BROWN: THE MACON FACTOR
"Live at the Douglass" finale: 2 p.m. Feb. 13, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The Middle Georgia Regional Library will host a discussion series and activities paying homage to James Brown and the musical influence that Macon had on him and his peers from 1954-1964. The discussion series will be facilitated by Deborah-Patrice Hamlin. www.bibblib.org. 478-744-0836.
"OUR JOURNEY, OUR WORLD AUTISM CONFERENCE"
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 20, Wesley Glen Ministries Life Center, 4580 North Mumford Road. Featuring a resource fair and speakers. Early registration ends Feb. 18. Register at www.centralgaautism.org. $25, includes lunch and conference notes.
MILLIE'S STORY TIME
The Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 27: Learn about the "Adventures of Huck Finn" with hands-on activities in the back yard (if weather permits). $1. 478-745-5982.
OLD BOOK SALE
10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 3-4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 5, noon-5 p.m. March 6, Central City Park. More than 100,000 books at bargain prices. Profits go to support the public library system and the literacy effort in the community. Hosted by the Friends of the Library. Free admission and parking.
ELAINE NEIL ORR
11:15 a.m. March 15, Taylor Amphitheater, Wesleyan College. Reading: 7 p.m. March 17, Benson Room, Candler Alumnae Center. The Campbell-Stripling Distinguished Writer-in-Residence is a writer of fiction, memoir and poetry. 478-757-5181. Free.
ORATORICAL CONTEST
10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 19, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Jack and Jill of America Inc. Macon Chapter, and 100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.
AUTHOR CARMEN DEEDY
6:30 p.m. April 18, Taylor Amphitheater, Wesleyan College. Wesleyan's 15th annual Storytelling Festival features children's author Carmen Deedy and Wesleyan Education Department storytellers. Part of the Lamar Lecture Series. 478-757-5262. Free.
PAGEANTS
MISS GEORGIA PEACH SCHOLARSHIP
March 19, Pettigrew Center, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley. Any Georgia girl age 4-24 is eligible to enter. Queens serve as the official ambassadors of the Georgia Peach Festival and industry and are honored at the Georgia Capitol. Deadline to enter: March 12. Only 15 entries accepted per age group. 478-923-3846. www.missgeorgiapeach.org. missgapeachpageant@email.com.
ET CETERA
ICE SKATING
Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 10 p.m. (after game) Feb. 5-6 and 19-20; 1-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 7, 16-18 and 21; 4:30-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Feb. 12; 1-3:30 p.m., 4:30-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Feb. 13-15. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session. Non-skating guests admitted free. Concessions available. For after-game skates, the start of skate session is dependent upon when the hockey game ends. Schedule subject to change. www.maconcentreplex.com. 478-752-9232. Regular admission is $10 per person; after-game admission is $10 per person without game stub or $8 per person with game stub; $8 per person with military ID; group rates available.
MACON MAYHEM HOCKEY HOME GAMES
Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 vs. Mississippi. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 vs. Columbus. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 vs. Pensacola. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 vs. Pensacola. 7:30 p.m. March 17 vs. Knoxville. 7:30 p.m. March 18 vs. Louisiana. 4:30 p.m. March 20 vs. Huntsville. 7:30 p.m. March 24 vs. Pensacola. 7:30 p.m. March 26 vs. Fayetteville. 7:30 p.m. March 27 vs. Fayetteville. $10-$18. www.maconmayhem.pointstreaksites.com.
2016 GREAT OUTDOORS SHOW
1-7 p.m. Feb. 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 7, McGill Marketplace, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Hosted by Georgia Wildlife Federation. $8 adults; $5 seniors and kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and younger. www.gwf.org.
FIRST SATURDAYS
Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Presented by the Navicent Health Foundation in collaboration with the museum. A day of scavenger hunts, nature walks and hands-on activities. Feb. 6: Child Passenger Car Seat Safety. Admission to the museum will be free. www.masmacon.org.
"LISTEN TO YOUR HEART"
7 a.m.-noon Feb. 6, Mabel White Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road. Hosted by the Coliseum Heart Institute at Coliseum Medical Centers. Free screenings will take place until 11 a.m. and will include a full lipid panel, glucose and blood pressure screenings, BMI and hip to waist ratios. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., physicians and staff from Coliseum Medical Centers will present fun and informative seminars on nutrition, exercise and other heart issues. Register by calling 478-746-4646 or by visiting the "Classes and Events" section of www.coliseumhealthsystem.com.
"NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM"
5-8 p.m. Feb. 6, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. A family evening of living history, mixing American history with aviation and science and including museum staff members and volunteers in costume playing roles like WWII "Rosie the Riveter," Albert Einstein, Amelia Earhart, astronauts and Tuskegee Airmen pilots. Proceeds support the education programs at the museum. Tickets are available in advance at www.museumofaviation.org or by calling 478-222-7580. $8.
INDIAN SPRINGS STATE PARK
678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. Hidden Gem, Georgia's First State Park: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 6. In the park museum, learn about the park's Native American origins, read articles and view photographs from the resort era; free. Museum Tours: 2-4 p.m. March 5. 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.
ANTIQUE STEAM ENGINE DEMONSTRATION
2-4 p.m. Feb. 6 and March 5, Jarrell Plantation, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. Come "let off some steam" by blowing the whistle atop the plantation's "Mill Complex." See the stationary steam engine in action and experience live steam that puts into motion this important provider of mechanical energy in America's past. $4-$6.50 478-986-5172.
SUPERBOWL PARTY
6:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Southern Landings Restaurant, 309 Statham's Way, Warner Robins. Game will be projected in the dining room with sound system. RSVP to 478-923-5222 by Feb. 3. $10 members, $12 nonmembers.
CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
7 p.m. Feb. 7, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Wesleyan's Confucius Institute will celebrate the most important holiday in Chinese culture: New Year. Ring in the Year of the Monkey with a performance of traditional Chinese dances, songs and music. 478-757-5212. Free.
HIGH FALLS STATE PARK
76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Paws on the Falls: 1 p.m. Feb. 13. 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.
GEORGIA NATIONAL RODEO
Feb. 18-20, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Tickets on sale online Feb. 1. 478-987-3247. www.gnfa.com.
"HELPING HANDS, HELPING PEOPLE" YOUTH AND FAMILY DAY EVENT
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 27, Buck Melton Community Center, 150 Sessions Drive. Featuring youth and family service providers, entertainment, panel discussions, food and beverages, door prizes and more. 478-743-2587. Free.
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON
Noon March 3, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Guest speaker and honoree TBA. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $15; $125 table for eight.
HARLEM GLOBE TROTTERS 90TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
7 p.m. March 8, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. $22-$75; bench seats at $238. www.ticketmaster.com.
"PEACHES TO THE BEACHES" YARD SALE
8 a.m.-6 p.m. March 11-12. Georgia's longest yard sale will take place along U.S. 341/Golden Isles Parkway. Featuring vendors selling everything from antiques and locally crafted items to traditional yard sale fare. Official yard sale sites will be located in Barnesville, Culloden, Roberta, Fort Valley, Perry, Hawkinsville, Eastman, McRae, Hazlehurst, Baxley, Odum and Jesup. www.peachestothebeaches.com.
UNITY EASTER
9 a.m. March 27, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Universal Light Christian Center. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.
ETHNIC AWARDS GALA
6 p.m. April 9, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Willis Slater Productions. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.
OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT
9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Explore the mounds and walk the trails; discover what life was like here thousands of years ago. 478-752-8257. 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. 478-746-0704. www.forthawkins.com. Free.
JARRELL PLANTATION
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. Spend a day on the farm and learn about life on the plantation in the 1800s. Admission: $4-$6.50. www.georgiastateparks.org. 478-986-5172.
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.
WRESTLING
7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. bell time, the first, third and fifth Fridays of the month, Wrestleplex, 1361 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley. All-Star Wrestling Network. 478-397-5734. www.allstarwrestlingnetwork.com. $6.50 admission, discounts to military and students, free for children 6 and younger.
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.
BINGO
7 p.m. Monday and Friday, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Public welcome. 478-474-3663.
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.
WINE TASTING
6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. Tuesday: Six wines with light appetizers. $7. Thursday: Eight wines with appetizers. $10. 478-474-9595. www.winestylesmacon.com.
MINI-ZOO ANIMAL SHOW
3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232.
This story was originally published February 4, 2016 at 5:36 PM with the headline "Out & About Calendar ."