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THEATER

"BONNIE AND CLYDE THE FINAL RUN"

8 p.m. March 11-12, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tickets can be purchased at www.douglasstheatre.org or the Silas Agency Box Office, 478-804-1247 or 478-804-1587. $20.

"THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS"

8 p.m. March 11-12 and 16-19; 2:30 p.m. March 13, Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. Comedy. Reservations can be made from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 478 929-4579. $16 adults; $14 military, students and seniors. www.wrlt.org.

"SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"

7:30 p.m. March 12-13, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Part of The Grand's Broadway Series. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $45-$68.

"NUNSENSE JAMBOREE"

8 p.m. March 18-19, 23-26; 2:30 p.m. March 20 and 27, Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Musical/comedy directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. For reservations, call 478-477-3342 or 478-471-7529. Tickets are also available at www.maconlittletheatre.org. $20 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students (ages 5-23).

"ONCE UPON A BALLET"

3 p.m. March 20, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Presented by Middle Georgia Youth Ballet, featuring "Cinderella" and other dance pieces. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $15; $10 students/groups.

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. April 2: "Madame Butterfly." April 16: "Roberto Devereux." www.metopera.org/hdlive. 478-742-2000. $24 adults, $20 seniors and students.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

MIDDLE GEORGIA CONCERT BAND

6:30-7:45 p.m. March 11, Tattnall Square Academy auditorium, 111 Trojan Trail. The 50-piece Middle Georgia Concert Band will perform "Concert Music for Spring in Georgia," directed by Norman Short, Miles Benson and John Lincourt. Free. www.middlegeorgiaconcertband.org.

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. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

THIRD THURSDAY ORGAN INTERLUDES

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. All concerts begin at noon. The 30-minute concerts are followed by an optional lunch in the church Social Hall. March 17: Teodora Cîrciumaru, organist. 478-745-1631. Concerts free, donations welcomed; lunch is $7.

MERCER PERCUSSION

7:30 p.m. March 18, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Marcus Reddick, director. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

CARNEGIE CABARET

8 p.m. March 19, Little Carnegie of the South, 1954 Forsyth St. Featuring pianist Woori Kim, with art by sculptor/painter Marlin Adams in the gallery. Catered reception. Parking available at 1910 Forsyth Street Office Park. Tickets available at the door, or reservations may be made by contacting Louise Barfield, 478-256-3388 or louisebarfield@gmail.com. $35 adults; $30 seniors (65 and up); $25 students; $15 for students of local guitar and art teachers.

ORGANIST GAIL ARCHER

2 p.m. March 20, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Featuring a program of unusual organ literature. Nelda Chapman, nelda@st.joseph.cc or 478-745-1631, extension 120. Free.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. All performances at 4 p.m. March 20: rising young talent Margaret Bergmark, soprano; Joe Kovac III, cello; Evan Hoyt, piano; Barrett Ham, clarinet; and Nicholas Ricks, piano. 478-745-3331. All shows are free unless otherwise noted.

COLONY IV BRASS, ORGAN, TIMPANI IN CONCERT

7:30 p.m. March 21, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Featuring Douglas Hill, trumpet; Ray Lawrence, trumpet; Stephen Hoy, trombone; Susan van Wick, horn; Kyle Krejci, tuba; Robert Sumowski, timpani; and Nelda Chapman, organ. Nelda Chapman, nelda@st.joseph.cc or 478-745-1631, extension 120. Free.

"CLASSIC MEETS JAZZ"

7 p.m. March 22, Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. A senior recital by pianist Clarice Yiwen Zhang. www.wesleyancollege.edu.

FABIAN CONCERT SERIES: THE CORTONA TRIO

7:30 p.m. March 22, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Presented by the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. Featuring Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Julie Albers, cello; Elizabeth Pridgen, piano; and Rebecca Albers, viola. Pay at the door, or to reserve seats by phone, call 478-301-5470. www.music.mercer.edu. $12 per person, free with Mercer ID or any valid student ID.

MACON SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

7-8: 30 p.m. March 24, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. The MSYO's full orchestra, string orchestra and select chamber ensembles will be performing. A Cherry Blossom Festival event. 678-469-6001. www.cherryblossom.com. Free.

IAN ALTMAN, PIANO

7:30 p.m. March 29, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Part of the Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series. Faculty member Ian Altman presents a program of Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy and Liszt. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

EXHIBITIONS

"HOMELANDS"

Through March 25, Peacock Gallery, Russell Hall, Middle Georgia State University's Cochran campus. Featuring the work of artist and photographer Robb Hill. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-noon Friday. Charlie Agnew, charlie.agnew@mga.edu.

"PEACEFUL NATURE"

Through March 25, Marlor Center Gallery, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville. A photographic collection of tranquil moments by Lisa Wheeler. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday or by appointment. 478-452-3950. milledgevillealliedarts.com. Free.

"MENTORS AND PROTEGES"

Through March, Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Featuring works by leading art educators in the community and their mentees. www.maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. Free.

"FACES OF WESLEY"

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through March, Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Featuring antique Staffordshire porcelain from the private collection of Billy Oliver. Part of the Music and the Arts at Vineville series. 478-745-3331. Free.

ONE WALL SHOW SERIES

Ocmulgee Arts, 2242 Ingleside Ave. March: "Macon Artists Painting Macon," featuring original art by Marianne Dunn, Betty Bivins Edwards, Carol King Pope, Scott Serafy and Daly Smith. 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.

"JIM ALEXANDER: PARTICIPANT OBSERVER"

Through April 2, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Featuring more than 40 photographs. 478-743-8544. www.tubmanmuseum.com. $5 general public; free for Tubman members.

STUDENT ART EXHIBITION

Through April 8, East Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. Group exhibition of Wesleyan art students' work in drawing, painting, ceramics and photography. Galleries are open 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. during Market Saturdays. 478-757-5189. Free.

AUDITIONS

"HOTBED HOTEL"

7:30 p.m. March 20-21, Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. Directed by Weldon Ledbetter. Great comedy roles for four men and five women. Production dates: May 6-15. www.maconlittletheatre.org.

"42ND ST."

7:30 p.m. March 20-21, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Musical, be prepared to sing 16 bars and bring sheet music. Dance auditions will also be held at that time; if you tap dance, please bring shoes. Multiple roles available for men and women ages teens to adults. Rehearsals begin May 31. Performances will be July 8-16 at the Grand Opera House. Directed by Jim Crisp. 478-746-9485. www.theatremacon.com.

"ON GOLDEN POND"

7:30 p.m. April 4-5, Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. Roles for two women, three men and one boy age 12-14. Directed by Fred Hardin. 478 397-7352. www.wrlt.org.

ET CETERA

MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE ARTS FESTIVAL: "GLOBAL EXPRESSIONS"

6 p.m. March 14: "Latin Dance Night," Arts Complex Rehearsal room, College of Arts and Sciences building, Middle Georgia State Macon Campus. Led by Maritza Bell-Corrales, associate professor of Spanish at Middle Georgia State. 6 p.m. March 15: "French Painting," Arts Complex Rehearsal room, College of Arts and Sciences building, Middle Georgia State Macon Campus. Led by Shannon Riddle, Middle Georgia State lecturer of art and a painter with 20 years of experience. 2 p.m. March 16: "Ikebana Demonstration," Dillard Hall, Middle Georgia State Cochran Campus. Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Led by Yuko Hancock, who has been studying at the Ichiyo School of Ikebana since 1997 and received her master instructor certificate in 2007. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, email Laura Thomason at laura.thomason@mga.edu.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: "PEOPLE"

Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. A judged exhibit open to all Middle Georgia artists, 18 or older and out of high school. The exhibit will be on display March 18-April 9. Deadline to enter is 5 p.m. March 15. Prospectus and entry forms are available at www.middlegeorgiaart.org or by calling 478-744-9557. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday.

"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. All proceeds support food insecurity programs in Houston County. www.landtohand.org. 478-328-9143.

This story was originally published March 10, 2016 at 5:59 PM with the headline "Arts Calendar ."

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