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VALENTINE'S DAY EVENTS

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 offering Singing Valentines; 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. 12: "Honeydripper"; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19: "Code Name: The Cleaner"; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26: "War Room," Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Featuring black-centric films. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION THROUGH MUSIC

7 p.m. Feb. 26, All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Presented in partnership with St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Fort Valley. Stephanie Johnson, 478-714-5903.

COTTON AVENUE ROLL

10 a.m.-noon Feb. 27, tour begins and ends at Ruth Hartley Mosley Center, 626 Spring St. Join Historic Macon for a trolley tour of Cotton Avenue in honor of Black History Month. The tour will begin with a breakfast reception. George Muhammad will lead the tour and take participants inside some of the properties featured in the new walking tour brochure. Spots are limited on the trolley and will be filled in the order in which guests arrive at the center. www.historicmacon.org.

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. 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.

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.

"THE MEANING OF HOPE"

3 p.m. Feb. 14, 2952 Napier Ave. Presented by Jericho Road Outreach Ministry. Special guest: the Rev. Tim Faulk of Clarion Call Christian Center in Warner Robins. 478-743-1181.

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

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.

OLATE DOGS

2 p.m. Feb. 13, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. The Olate Dogs are the winning participants from Season 7 of "America's Got Talent." The Olate Dogs are a high-energy, fast-paced canine theatrical act filled with amazing dog tricks, human acrobatics and humor. Tickets are available at CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $30 general admission.

CATFISH WILLY BAND

8-11 p.m. Feb. 13, American Legion Post 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. 478-474-7799.

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.

THE SUNNYSIDE MOUNTAIN BOYS

7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Allen's Market, 101 W. McIntosh St., Milledgeville. Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased at www.milledgevillealliedarts.com. 478-452-3950. $10.70.

"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.

LES BRERS

8 p.m. March 23-24, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Featuring Allman Brothers Band members Butch Trucks and Jaimoe, celebrating the band's music and legacy. Tickets are available at CoxCapitolTheatre.com or at the Rookery. www.lesbrersband.com. $26-$31.

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. 478-825-4118 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: the Jonesmen, Slim Pickins 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: 4:20 p.m. Powersville Opry House Band, 7 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. 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. Feb. 14: "Suffragette." March 13: "Youth." April 10: "45 Years." 478-742-2000. www.maconfilmguild.org. $5.

FUNDRAISERS

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. 478-216-9119.

"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.

BLIND WINE TASTING

7 p.m. Feb. 27, Signature Salon, 1520 Bass Road. Teams of four bring four of the same bottle of wine, taste your way around the event, and then vote for your favorite. If your team wins, you take home one bottle of each wine at the party. Benefits the Jay's HOPE Foundation. Team registration closes Feb. 22. For more information or to register, visit www.jayshope.org or call 478-238-6360. Individual tickets are available at the door for $30.

PEACH ROAD RACE

8 a.m. March 12, Medical Center of Peach County, 1960 Ga. 247 Connector, Byron. Run the 5K or 10.5K. Register online at www.racerpal.com. $20 pre-registration; $25 race day.

JEAN COLEMAN CHERISHED CHILDREN GOLF TOURNAMENT

April 29, Waterford Golf Course, 620 Ga. 96, Bonaire. Registration is at 11 a.m., lunch is at 11:30 a.m., and preparation for tee off is at 12:45 p.m., including a short program by students of the 4-year-old classes, who will also putt and chip while the golfers play. 478-442-4378. Teams or individuals may register for $50 per player.

LITERARY/LECTURES

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.

TEEN BOOK CLUB

3 p.m. Feb. 13, Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. Read any book based on this month's theme: "African-American history." Didn't read a book? Still come to meet new people and find great titles to read. For more information, visit the teen page on the library's website at www.bibblib.org.

GEORGIA WILDERNESS SOCIETY

7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Speaker: Jim Taylor, vice chairman of Wellston Trees and Greens, a non-profit organization with a purpose of improving and preserving natural resources in the Warner Robins area. Public welcome. Free.

"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. www.friendsofthelibrarymacon.com.

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. 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; 1-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 16-18 and 21; 10 p.m. (after game) Feb. 19-20. 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.

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. Glow-N-Dark Easter Egg Hunt: 7-8:30 p.m. March 26; hunt for more than 4,000 glowing eggs, plus carnival-style games and s'mores. Registration is required and space is limited; $5. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 478-993-3053.

VET MOBILE CENTER

10 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 18, Monroe County Workforce Development Center, 89 Washington Drive, Forsyth. Providing information about counseling, outreach and referral services to combat veterans and their families. 478-994-8211.

GEORGIA NATIONAL RODEO

7:30 p.m. Feb. 18-20, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. 478-987-3247. $10-$35. www.gnfa.com.

MACON MAYHEM HOCKEY HOME GAMES

Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 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.

"AN EVENING WITH DAD"

6-8 p.m. Feb. 20, Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. Fathers and daughters (ages K4-12th grade) will enjoy a special time together with games, learning 19th century dances, photo corner and refreshments. Space is limited. Reservations required by Feb. 17. 478-745-5982. $15 per person.

"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.

INDIAN SPRINGS STATE PARK

678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. 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. 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.

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. March 5: Kids' Teddy Bear Clinic for sick and injured teddy bears. April 2: Pediatric Autism Awareness. May 7: Pediatric Asthma Awareness. June 4: Pediatric Immunizations. Admission to the museum will be free. www.masmacon.org.

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.

AN ENCHANTING EVENING

5:30-9:30 p.m. March 11, Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. Special needs spring formal hosted by the G.O.A.L. Ministry. Dinner, music and dancing and portraits. Special assistance is available regarding sizing and acquisition of formal wear and for hair and make-up. RSVP by March 7 to Patricia Stevens, 478-935-8632. www.lizellabaptist.com. Free.

"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.

HEALTH FAIR

9 a.m.-noon March 12, Medical Center of Peach County, 1960 Ga. 247 Connector, Byron. Free blood pressure, body fat analysis, cholesterol screenings and more; $10 lipid profile and $25 PSA. 478-654-2000.

"THE ART AND LEGACY OF QUILTS"

9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 18-19, Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Presented by the Heart of Georgia Quilt Guild. The show will include more than 100 quilts, vendors, demonstrations, raffle quilt and raffle baskets. mariejam@cox.net. $7.

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.

This story was originally published February 11, 2016 at 5:09 PM with the headline "Out & About Calendar ."

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