Arts Calendar

THEATER

"YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN"

8 p.m. April 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23; 7:30 p.m. April 14 and 20-21; 2:30 p.m. April 10, Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. Directed by Jim Crisp; musical direction by Ellen Wilson and Athens Carter. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60 and up), $15 children/students through age 22. Call 478-746-9485 or visit www.theatremacon.com for reservations.

"AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL WORKS"

7:30 p.m. April 14-16; 2:30 p.m. April 17, Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College St. Presented by Mercer University Theatre. A high-energy presentation of original works by Mercer playwriting students. 478-301-5470. www.tickets.mercer.edu. $15 general admission, $10 with valid Mercer ID.

"ATTENDING CHURCH"

7 p.m. April 15, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. An inspirational play presented by E&JM Productions. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $10.

"A MUSICAL CELEBRATION"

8 p.m. April 15-16, 2 p.m. April 17, the Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. Musicale presented by the Backlot Players' Chorale, composed of 47 area vocalists accompanied by Janice Veal and choreographed by Kim Pitman. Directed by Glenn Gregg. Get tickets at the Rose box office beginning April 11. www.thebacklotplayers.org. $12.

"HARVEY"

7:30 p.m. April 15-16, 22-23, 29-30; 2:30 p.m. April 17 and 24, Perry Players Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. Directed by Bill Andrews. $15 adults; $12 military, children (4-18) and seniors 60+; $10 each in groups of 10 or more. www.perryplayers.org.

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

"JUNIE B'S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL"

9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. April 18, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Part of the GrandKids Art Education Series. Recommended for kindergarten-fifth grades. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $7.

"MAMMA MIA!"

2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 23, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Part of The Grand's Broadway Series. www.TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. $45-$68.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

MERCER UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA

7:30 p.m. April 8, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Led by Ward Stare. www.music.mercer.edu. $10; free with Mercer ID and for all students.

BEAR DAY BRASS

10 a.m. April 8, McCorkle Music Building patio, Mercer University. Presented by the Mercer Brass Choir. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

WESLEYAN COLLEGE SENIOR RECITALS

4 p.m. April 9, Burden Parlor, featuring mezzo-soprano Lily Xintian Jiang. 4 p.m. April 10, Pierce Chapel, featuring soprano Nichelle Frazier. 6 p.m. April 23, Burden Parlor, featuring Jordan Gilbert, soprano. 4 p.m. April 24, Pierce Chapel, featuring Alannah Shelby Rivers, soprano. www.wesleyancollege.edu.

NADINE CHEEK AND EDWARD EIKNER

3 p.m. April 10, First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Hear the mezzo-soprano and pianist in a concert sponsored by the Warner Robins Community Concert Association. Tickets available at the door. www.wrconcert.org. $15 adults; free for all students.

ROBERT MCDUFFIE CENTER FOR STRINGS STUDENT SOLO CONCERTS

7:30 p.m. April 11, 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.

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MUSICAL FLOWERS

7:30 p.m. April 12, Central High School Auditorium, 2155 Napier Ave. Presented by the Mercer University Wind Ensemble with special guests Central and Westside sigh schools symphonic bands conducted by Michael Scott and Tyler Allen. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

MUSIC IN THE ARBORETUM

7 p.m. April 16, Anderson Cabin, Wesleyan Arboretum, Wesleyan College. Featuring Small Potatoes, a folk duo made up of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso. Seating is limited. Bring finger food and beverages to enjoy before the concert. 478-757-5262. $20.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS AT VINEVILLE

Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. All performances at 4 p.m. April 17: "Horns A Plenty" featuring Barrister Brass Quintet and Bryan Lyons, oboe. May 15: Mercer Children's Choir, directed by Richard Kosowski. June 26: the Annie Moses Band, $10. 478-745-3331. All shows are free unless otherwise noted.

VOICES OF SPRING

3 p.m. April 17, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Presented by the Mercer Women's Chamber Choir. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

SPRING RECITAL

7 p.m. April 18, Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Voice, piano, and organ students perform solo repertoire. 478-757-5259. Free.

LYRA

7:30 p.m. April 20, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. This ensemble of singers is composed of professional singers who teach and perform in St. Petersburg, Russia. The program is made up of Russian Orthodox church music and Russian folk songs. Nelda Chapman, 478-745-1631, extension 120. 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. April 21: Gerald Carper, organist. May 20: Michael McGhee, organist. 478-745-1631. Concerts free, donations welcomed; lunch is $7.

BEGIN THE BEGUINE

7:30 p.m. April 22, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. The Mercer Jazz Ensemble presents Masterworks from the Swing Era. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

MACON POPS

All performances at the City Auditorium, 415 First St., unless otherwise noted. 6 p.m. April 22, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St.: "Vintage Vegas," annual fundraiser. Tickets: $25 general admission (balcony); $500 box seat for four with heavy hors d'oeuvres and two bottles of wine; $1,200 for table for eight with a four-course meal and two bottles of wine by Dovetail. www.maconpops.com.

ANDRE WATTS, PIANO

7:30 p.m. April 23, Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Part of the Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

POPS FAVORITES

2 p.m. April 23, McCorkle Music Building band room, Mercer University. Presented by the Mercer Wind Ensemble. Featuring movie themes, marches and last year's favorite for the kids, "The Looney Tunes" medley. www.music.mercer.edu. Free.

EXHIBITIONS

LIVE ON STAGE: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF DEREK MCCABE

April 8-30, Gallery West Annex, 439 Third St. Opening artist reception: 5-8 p.m. April 8; wine, beer, soft drinks and light appetizers. 478-972-1599. Free.

"PEOPLE"

Through April 9, Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. An exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. 478-744-9557. www.middlegeorgiaart.org. Free.

JILL FOOTE-HUTTON EXHIBIT AND LECTURE

April 9-May 1, McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building, Wesleyan College. Artist's lecture: noon-1 p.m. April 8, Murphey Art Building, Room 104. Opening reception: 6-7 p.m. April 8, McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building. Ceramic artist Jill Foote-Hutton's series, "Communal Narratives," is an iteration of storytelling, curating and making with interaction. 478-757-5189. Free.

"99 BOTTLES OF ART ON THE WALL"

6-8 p.m. April 15, the Painted Door Art Gallery, 1752 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Proceeds support food insecurity programs in Houston County. www.landtohand.org. 478-328-9143.

SENIOR STUDIO ART MAJOR EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

6-7:30 p.m. April 20, East Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. Group exhibition of Wesleyan senior students' majoring in studio art: drawing, painting, photography and ceramics. Exhibition on display through May 14. 478-757-5189. Free.

"COLORFUL DISTRACTION"

Through April 30, Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Photography by Doug Nurnberger and glasswork by Kelly Robertson. www.maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. Free admission.

PAINTINGS BY ELLIS BENSON

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

ONE WALL SHOW: LORRAINE PLAXICO

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, through April, Ocmulgee Arts Inc., 2242 Ingleside Ave. Collection of pastels. 478-746-3541. 800-521-8974. art@ocmulgeearts.com. www.ocmulgeearts.com.

"DOWNTOWN"

Through April 30, The SoChi Gallery, 534 Second St. Featuring art by Mike Wills. Presented by Macon Mayhem & The SoChi Gallery. 478-238-6630. www.thesochigallery.com. Free.

AUDITIONS

"MACON THE STAGE" AUDITIONS

Two-day talent exhibition and fundraiser June 10-11 at the Douglass Theatre, featuring entertainment, workshops and networking. For audition details or to appear as a feature talent, call 478-719-9505 through April 15.

ET CETERA

CALL FOR ARTISTS: "FLORA"

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. Deadline to enter is 5 p.m. April 12. The exhibit will be on display April 15-May 13. Prospectus and entry forms are available at www.middlegeorgiaart.org. 478-744-9557.

CONNECTIONS

11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16, Terminal Station, Cherry Street. Hosted by the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, Macon-Bibb County Housing Authority and Peach Place in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Terminal Station. Featuring performances from various arts groups, food vendors, arts activities and arts vendors. Koryn Young, koryn13@gmail.com. Free.

FIRED WORKS

9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16 and 23; noon-4 p.m. April 17 and 24; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 18-22, Round Building, Central City Park, downtown Macon. The exhibit and sale features more than 6,000 pieces of pottery by 65 ceramic artists from the Southeast. Tickets are $5 and include unlimited returns. For more information about special events, visit www.firedworksmacon.com.

This story was originally published April 7, 2016 at 7:18 PM with the headline "Arts Calendar ."