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Out & About Calendar

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM SERIES

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.

MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE STUDENT FILM SCREENINGS

6:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. The Department of Media, Culture and the Arts at Middle Georgia State University in partnership with the Tubman Museum is hosting a screening of new student documentary works. Students in New Media classes were encouraged to make video portraits of prominent members of the local black community. $5 general admission, free for museum members and Middle Georgia State University students. www.tubmanmuseum.com.

"FREEDOM SUMMER" FILM SCREENING

6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, College of Arts and Sciences Building, Middle Georgia State University. Directed by Stanley Nelson. Introduced by Michele Beverly, lecturer at Middle Georgia State University. Free. www.mga.edu.

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. 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. 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.

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

March 25-April 3, several venues in Macon. For a detailed schedule, visit www.cherryblossom.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. 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

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.

WILD GAME DINNER

6 p.m. Feb. 25, Fellowship Hall, Mabel White Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road. Come hear Jeep Sullivan from Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the church office, 478-474-7577, or at www.mabelwhite.org. $15.

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHAPEL

6 p.m. Feb. 27, 5483 Columbus Road. Concert to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Featuring the Whisnants and New Grace, with special guest Jeff Cleghorn. 478-808-1604.

MUSIC AND VARIETY

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.

THE BRUCE KATZ BAND

7 p.m. Feb. 24, Gallery West Annex, 439 Third St. For reservations, call 478-972-1598. $15, includes open bar with beer, wine and soft drinks.

THE STRANGER: BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE

8 p.m. Feb. 27, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $15 general admission.

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.

INDIGO GIRLS

8 p.m. March 12, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $32-$38.

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 www.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.

SCOTT STAPP

8 p.m. May 1, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. Tickets are available at www.CoxCapitolTheatre.com or by calling 478-257-6391. $25-$28.

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 Southern Country 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, 7 p.m. Klassic Kountry. 478-825-4118 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: Vessels of Praise, Honey Creek and Roiella and Southern Style. 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, 6 p.m. Charles Oliver and Friends, 7:30 p.m. the Harrell Parry Show. 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 p.m. Randy Newton Show, 8:30 p.m. Magnum Country. Contact Randy, 478-363-1274. Free; donations accepted.

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. 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.

KOMEN CENTRAL GEORGIA SWING FOR THE CURE GOLF CLASSIC

10:30 a.m. check-in, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. shotgun start, March 11, Southern Landings Golf Club, 309 Stathams Way, Warner Robins. Register teams at www.komencentralga.org. 478-390-4828. $320 for a team of four, includes golf with cart, range balls, goodie bag and lunch.

PEACH ROAD RACE

8 a.m. March 12, Medical Center of Peach County, 1960 Ga. 247 Connector, Byron. Run the 5K or 10.5K. Immediately following the race, MCPC will host a health fair with free health screenings, health and safety demonstrations, and exhibits from local vendors. The health fair will last until noon. Register for the races online at www.racerpal.com. $20 until March 10; $25 race day.

LITERARY/LECTURES

"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. Register at www.centralgaautism.org. $25, includes lunch and conference notes.

BUILDING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY SYMPOSIUM

Mercer University. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25: Banquet in Presidents Dining Room (University Center), featuring Keynote Address No. 1: "Martin Luther King Jr., 21st-Century Man," by civil rights leader the Rev. C.T. Vivian. 8:30 a.m. Feb. 26: Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall of Centenary United Methodist Church, with speaker Macon-Bibb County Sheriff David Davis. 10 a.m. Feb. 26: Keynote Address No. 2 in Newton Hall: "Continuing the Beloved Community," by Vivian. 11 a.m. Feb. 26: Breakout sessions in Newton Hall. Noon Feb. 26: Wrap-up lunch in Newton Hall, with speaker the Rev. David Gushee, distinguished university professor of Christian ethics and director of the Center for Theology and Public Life. Admission to all sessions is free. Reservations are required for meals. Call or e-mail Trish Dunaway at 478-475-9506 or trishdunaway3@gmail.com by Feb. 22.

WADDELL BARNES BOTANICAL GARDENS SPRING SYMPOSIUM

8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Feb. 27, room 112, Professional Sciences and Conference Center, Middle Georgia State University. Speakers will include Jim Fowler, Allan Armitage, Mickey Taylor, Shannon Harris, William Khoury and Dan Miller. Online registration and additional information about speaker topics are available at www.mga.edu/botanical. Cristina Saldana, cristina.saldana@mga.edu or 478-471-4770. $40 advance, $50 at door, includes continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon break.

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.

POET FRANK X. GASPAR

Medical School Auditorium, Mercer University, 1220 College St. "Late Rapturous": 7 p.m. Feb. 29; a public presentation of recent poems. A Double Life: "The Poet/Novelist": 7 p.m. March 22; a discussion on the challenges and reward of working in radically different genres. Gordon Johnston, director of creative writing, 478-301-2588 or johnston_gg@mercer.edu. Free.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON

Noon March 3, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon native and celebrated author Tina McElroy Ansa will be the keynote speaker. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $15; $125 table for eight.

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.

OLD BOOK SALE

8 a.m.-6 p.m. March 11-12, M.E. Roden Library, 151 Commerce St., Hawkinsville. Hardcover books $1, paperback books 50 cents, vintage books slightly higher. This is an official Peaches-to-the-Beaches event. 478-892-3155. Free admission.

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.

COOKING FOR A LIFETIME SCHOOL

10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 15, Cancer Life Center, Peyton Anderson Center, Navicent Health. For the women of Macon-Bibb County and surrounding counties. Participants will learn information about appropriate screening for different cancers with particular emphasis on breast, cervical and colorectal cancer receive step-by-step instruction on how to cook easy, healthy and delicious meals, learn what foods may lower cancer risk and taste samples from the live food demonstrations. 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.

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. 1-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 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.

GEORGIA NATIONAL RODEO

7:30 p.m. Feb. 19-20, 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.

JARRELL PLANTATION HISTORIC SITE

711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. "You Can! Winter Canning Workshop": 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 27; discussion of proper canning techniques, safety and a hands-on step-by-step recipe; space is limited; call to register in advance; $10, includes all canning materials, historic site admission for the day, and a ranger-led tour of the plantation. Antique Steam Engine Demonstration: 2-4 p.m. March 5; see our stationary steam engine in action; $6.50 adults, $6 seniors (62+), $4 youth (ages 6-17), free for children under 6. Through the Ages Textile Exhibit: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 17-19, 24-26, March 31-April 2; exhibit of vintage Jarrell family textiles, including authentic clothing items worn through the ages at Jarrell Plantation; $6.50 adults, $6 seniors (62+), $4 youth (ages 6-17), free for children under 6. 478-986-5172. www.gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation.

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN OF MONROE-BIBB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

6:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Stone Edge Church, 5659 Zebulon Road. High school senior girls from across Monroe and Bibb counties will compete for cash scholarships, college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the Monroe-Bibb local area as the Distinguished Young Women of Monroe-Bibb class of 2017. The winner will advance to the state level. 478-390-5606. $8 advance; $9 at door.

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.

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. 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.

SKY OVER MACON

8 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia, then see a live presentation in the Mark Smith Planetarium. View the night sky through powerful telescopes. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232.

This story was originally published February 18, 2016 at 9:36 PM with the headline "Out & About Calendar ."

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