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THEATER

"MURDER AT THE JUICE JOINT"

7:30 p.m. Feb. 19-20 and 26-27, Hangar One, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Mystery dinner theater. Check in and social time will begin at 6:45 p.m.; extra hints and clues will be dropped during this time. Dress your 1920s best for a costume contest. Jenny Maas, 478-926-2791. www.museumofaviation.org. $35 per person, $60 per couple.

"THE 39 STEPS"

7:30 p.m. Feb. 19-20 and 26-27; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. Directed by Michael Qualls. $15 adults; $12 military, children ages 4-18 and seniors age 60 and older; $10 groups of 10 or more. www.perryplayers.org.

"HEDDA GABLER"

7:30 p.m. Feb. 19-20 and 25-27; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28, Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College St. Presented by Mercer Theatre. Directed by Scot J. Mann. To reserve tickets, call the Grand Opera House box office, 478-301-5470, or visit www.tickets.mercer.edu. $15 general admission, $10 with valid Mercer I.D.

"DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER"

8 p.m. Feb. 19-20, 26-27; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-25; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Directed by Jim Crisp. Get tickets online at www.theatremacon.com, at the door up to an hour before show time, or call 478-746-9485. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60 and up), $15 children/students to age 22.

"STAINED GLASS"

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. An integrated collaborative arts concert based on "God's Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse" by James Weldon Johnson, interpreted through contemporary, liturgical and West African dance performances by Hayiya Dance Theatre, orators, guest dancers and a community choir. 478-254-5497. $15 general admission; group rates available for 10 or more.

A CLASS ACT CABARET: "IN THE MOOD"

8 p.m. Feb. 20 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Enjoy classics from Gershwin, Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra all the way to James Taylor and Carole King. Featuring Bryson Holloway and Kimberly Lochner on vocals, Jim Penndorf on piano and David Lintz on guitar. $20. No reserved seats. Tickets at the door or online at www.maconlittletheatre.org.

"RAPE BY ANOTHER NAME: WORDS FROM SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING"

7 p.m. Feb. 21, Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, Mercer University. Encore performance of documentary theater hosted by MG ALERT, a non-profit organization that advocates against human trafficking. Written by Mercer professor Andrew Silver, this theater piece is a compilation of first-person accounts of sex trafficking survivors. Some language is unsuitable for children. Seating is limited. 478-213-5236 or takeaction@mgalert.org. Free.

"CHICAGO"

8 p.m. Feb. 24-27; 2 p.m. Feb. 28, Russell Auditorium, Georgia College, Milledgeville. Presented by the Georgia College Theatre and Dance Department with the Department of Music and joined by the Georgia College Jazz Band, conducted by Cliff Towner; directed by Karen Berman. Mature audiences only. Get tickets at www.gcsutickets.com. $7 GC students; $16 general admission; $12 senior citizens, GC faculty/staff and non-GC students.

"THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES FOR YOUNG ADULTS"

9:30 a.m. Feb. 26, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. A GrandKids Art Education Series add-on. Recommended for grades 6 and up. Presented by the British-American touring troupe Aquila Theatre. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $10.

"THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES"

7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. A Broadway Series add-on. Presented by the British-American touring troupe Aquila Theatre. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $26-$45.

"DEARLY DEPARTED"

8 p.m. Feb. 26-27 and March 4-5; 2 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 6, the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. Presented by the Backlot Players. The box office is open from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 22-25 and two hours prior to show time. www.thebacklotplayers.org. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students and active military.

"WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BROTHER? AN EXPLORATION OF RACE THROUGH WORDS AND MUSIC"

7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Presented by the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, featuring violinist Robert McDuffie, the Mercer University Orchestra and Theatre Macon's Youth Actors Company, the performance will combine classical music with a documentary play. The evening will close with a panel and audience discussion. Tickets required; get them at the Grand Opera House box office. 478-301-2886. Free.

STUNT!

7 p.m. Feb. 27, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Student-produced musical revue and competition for the coveted STUNT cup. Proceeds benefit scholarships. Tickets available at the door. 478-757-5257. $7 per person, $5 students, general admission.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Live broadcast from the Olivier Theatre in London. 3 p.m. Feb. 28: "As You Like It." 478-742-2000. $20 adults, $15 students and seniors.

"STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

8 p.m. March 4; 7 p.m. March 5; 5 p.m. March 6, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Directed by Thelron Pleas. Co-presented by Towering the Arts. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $15 advance; $20 at door.

METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE

Broadcasts begin at 12:55 p.m. unless otherwise noted, showing at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and the Galleria Mall Stadium Cinemas 15, 2980 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. March 5: "Manon Lescaut." April 2: "Madama Butterfly." April 16: "Roberto Devereux." April 30: "Elektra." www.metopera.org/hdlive. 478-742-2000. $24 adults, $20 seniors and students.

"SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"

7:30 p.m. March 11-12, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Part of The Grand's Broadway Series. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $45-$68.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

MACON POPS

All performances at the City Auditorium, 415 First St. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19: "Songs of the Soul." Balcony seats are $20 adults; $10 students. Tables range from $150-$500. www.maconpops.com.

ELISABETH VON TRAPP

7 p.m. Feb. 19, Christ Episcopal Church, 582 Walnut St. From the family whose story inspired "The Sound of Music." 478-745-0427, christy@christchurchmacon.com. Free.

BRING ON THE FUNK!

7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Presented by the Mercer Jazz Ensemble and featuring Jody Espina, saxophone guest artist. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

BEIJING BAMBOO ORCHESTRA

7 p.m. Feb. 22, Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. 478-757-5212. Free.

ROBERT MCDUFFIE CENTER FOR STRINGS STUDENT CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONCERTS

7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Bell House Salon, 315 College St. Seating is very limited and is first-come, first-served. Doors open 30 minutes before concert. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

UGANDA CHILDREN'S CHOIR

7 p.m. Feb. 24, Trinity United Methodist Church, 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. The choir consists of 20 children who will play acoustic style music on handmade native instruments, featuring colorful costumes and native dance. Free. 478-923-3797.

LE CHEMIN DE LA CROIX (STATIONS OF THE CROSS)

7 p.m. Feb. 25, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Experience praying and walking the Stations of the Cross, at each station reflecting on the beauty of the marble images depicting the last days in the life of Christ while listening to the musical interpretation composed by French organist Marcel Dupré played by members of the Macon Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Nelda Chapman, nelda@st.joseph.cc or 478-745-1631, extension 120. Free.

ATHENS GUITAR DUO

7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Burden Parlor, Wesleyan College. Presented by the Macon Concert Association. Dusty Woodruff and Mathew Anderson perform modern and classical works. Seating is limited. 478-301-5470. $25 adults, $10 students.

CHRISTA RAKICH, ORGAN

7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Christ Church, 582 Walnut St. Part of the Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series. Concert and recording artist Christa Rakich is artist-in-residence at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brookline, Massachusetts. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

TOWNSEND FACULTY RECITAL: "CABARET: SPRING FEVER"

7:30 p.m. March 1, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Featuring Martha Malone, vocalist; Cam Bishop, piano; Monty Cole, clarinet and saxophone; and Christopher Schmitz, jazz piano and bass. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

MISUZU TANAKA, CLASSICAL PIANIST

3 p.m. March 6, First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Sponsored by the Warner Robins Community Concert Association. The program features works by Schumann, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff. www.wrconcert.org. $15 adults; free for all students.

GRIFFIN CHORAL ARTS

7:30 p.m. March 10, Griffin Auditorium, 234 E. Taylor St.: "An Operatic Gala," performed with orchestra. 7:30 p.m. May 5, Griffin First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple Drive: "A Choral Fiesta," choral music from around the world composed for celebrations. Tickets may be purchased at the door. 888-SING1-88. www.griffinchoralarts.org. $15.

GRAND ENSEMBLE MONSTER PIANO CONCERT

3 p.m. March 13, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Twelve to 18 pianists playing simultaneously on six grand pianos. Teachers and students from the Macon Music Teachers Association will perform. 478-757-5259. Free, donations will benefit MMTA scholarships.

TOWNSEND PRESENTS: CYNTHIA CLAYTON, SOPRANO

7:30 p.m. March 15, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. American soprano Cynthia Clayton will present American songs from her lifetime, including works composed specifically for her. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

EXHIBITIONS

WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL OPENING RECEPTION

6-8 p.m. Feb. 19, Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Exhibition on display through March 12. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. 478-744-9557. www.middlegeorgiaart.org. Free.

THE CAPRICORN YEARS

Through Feb. 20, Gallery West Annex, 439 Third St. A photography exhibit featuring work by Gilbert Lee and Sidney Smith. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday or by appointment. 478-972-1598.

"JIM ALEXANDER: PARTICIPANT OBSERVER" GALLERY TALK

6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Featuring more than 40 photographs. Exhibition on display through April 2. 478-743-8544. www.tubmanmuseum.com. $5 general public; free for Tubman members.

"HAVIN' FUN"

Through Feb. 27, Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. An exhibition of paintings by Macon-born artist Bill Matthews. www.maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. Free.

"PASTEL LUSTER FROM THE INGLESIDE VILLAGE STUDIO GALLERY"

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through February, Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville series. 478-745-3331. Free.

ONE WALL SHOW SERIES

Ocmulgee Arts, 2242 Ingleside Ave. February: paintings in oil on canvas by Kathy Wright. March: celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival by featuring local artists and works of local interest. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 478-746-3541 or 800-521-8974. www.ocmulgeearts.com. info@ocmulgeearts.com. Free.

AUDITIONS

"YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

7:30 p.m. Feb. 21-22, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Roles for men and women ages 17 and older. Bring music and be prepared to sing 16 bars with an accompanist. Be prepared for a dance audition as well. Rehearsals will begin Feb. 29. Production dates: April 8-23. Directed by Jim Crisp; musical direction by Jim Penndorf. 478-746-9485. www.theatremacon.com.

"STEEL MAGNOLIAS"

7 p.m. March 7-8, the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. This classic comedy features a cast of six women. Presented by the Backlot Players and directed by Kim Ducheneau. www.thebacklotplayers.org.

ET CETERA

GEORGIA ART HISTORY FORUM

9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 4, Trice Rooms, Olive Swann Porter Building, Wesleyan College. Undergraduate art history students from all Georgia colleges and universities present their juried papers and PowerPoint presentations in concurrent sessions, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. The plenary talk, from 11:30 a.m.-noon, is by Tonya Parker, director of education and outreach at the Tubman Museum. Guided gallery tours at 4 p.m., Porter Fine Arts Building. 478-757-5189. Free.

"99 BOTTLES OF ART ON THE WALL"

Artists are challenged to create an original label to be displayed on a wine bottle from a local winery. This year's theme is "Of the Earth." Deadline for entry: April 1. Show will be on display 6-8 p.m. April 15, the Painted Door Art Gallery, 1752 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. www.landtohand.org. 478-328-9143. 478-225-7626.

SWEET GEORGIA SOUND SHOW CHORUS

7 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave. Singing lesson and first month of membership is free. 478-922-2541.

This story was originally published February 18, 2016 at 9:37 PM with the headline "Arts Calendar ."

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