Arts Calendar
THEATER
“Betty the Yeti”
Directed by Sydney Chalfa. Presented by Middle Georgia State University Theatre. Macon Campus Theatre, College of Arts and Sciences Building. Free to Middle Georgia State students, faculty and staff with ID; $5 seniors and non-Middle Georgia State students; $8 general admission. Becky Carlisle, becky.carlisle@mga.edu or 478-471-5792. 7:30 p.m. April 22-23, 2:30 p.m. April 24.
“Young Frankenstein”
Directed by Jim Crisp; musical direction by Ellen Wilson and Athens Carter. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60 and up), $15 children/students through age 22. Call 478-746-9485 or visit theatremacon.com for reservations. 8 p.m. April 22-23.
“Harvey”
Directed by Bill Andrews. Perry Players Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. $15 adults; $12 military, children (4-18) and seniors 60+; $10 each in groups of 10 or more. perryplayers.org. 7:30 p.m. April 22-23, 29-30; 2:30 p.m. April 24.
“Mamma Mia!”
Part of The Grand’s Broadway Series. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $45-$68. thegrandmacon.com. 478-301-5470. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 23.
Student-Directed One-Act Plays
Presented by Wesleyan Theatre. Seating is limited. Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Wesleyan College. $10; $5 seniors and alumnae. 478-757-5259. theatre@wesleyancollege.edu. 8 p.m. April 28-30.
“Elektra”
Metropolitan Opera Live. Showing at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and the Galleria Mall Stadium Cinemas 15, 2980 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. $24 adults, $20 seniors and students. metopera.org/hdlive. 478-742-2000. 12:55 p.m. April 30.
“Hotbed Hotel”
Comedy/farce directed by Weldon Ledbetter. Not recommended for children under 12. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $20 adults; $15 seniors (60+); $10 students (ages 5-23). 478-477-3342 or 478-471-7529. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m. May 6-7, 11-14; 2:30 p.m. May 8 and 15.
Steps on Ingleside
Enjoy a performance from Macon’s Premier Movement Arts Studio. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. May 22.
Thelron Pleas’ “Father There”
Written and directed by Thelron Pleas. Co-presented by Towering the Arts. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15 advance; $20 at door. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 8 p.m. June 3; 7:30 p.m. June 4; 5 p.m. June 5.
Macon the Stage
Presented by LandMindz Inc. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 8 p.m. June 11.
“Tristan und Isolde”
Metropolitan Opera Live. Showing at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and the Galleria Mall Stadium Cinemas 15, 2980 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. $24 adults, $20 seniors and students. metopera.org/hdlive. 478-742-2000. Noon Oct. 8.
“Don Giovanni”
Metropolitan Opera Live. Showing at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and the Galleria Mall Stadium Cinemas 15, 2980 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. $24 adults, $20 seniors and students. metopera.org/hdlive. 478-742-2000. 12:55 p.m. Oct. 22.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Lyra
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. Christ United Methodist Church, 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Free; donations accepted. 478-922-0211. 7 p.m. April 22.
“Begin the Beguine”
The Mercer Jazz Ensemble presents masterworks from the swing era. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. April 22.
“Vintage Vegas!”
Macon Pops annual fundraiser. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $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. maconpops.com. 6 p.m. April 22.
Pianist Andre Watts
Part of the Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. April 23.
Pops Favorites
Presented by the Mercer Wind Ensemble. Featuring movie themes, marches and last year’s favorite for the kids, “The Looney Tunes” medley. McCorkle Music Building band room, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 2 p.m. April 23.
“Requiem” Maurie Durufle
Presented by the Choral Society of Middle Georgia featuring the Mercer Singers, with conductor Stanley L. Roberts and organist Jack Mitchener. Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry St. $10. music.mercer.edu. 4 p.m. April 24.
Wesleyan College Senior Recital
Featuring Alannah Shelby Rivers, soprano. Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. wesleyancollege.edu. 4 p.m. April 24.
Mercer Jazz Combo
Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. April 26.
Flute Fantasy
Musical selections performed by the Mercer University Flute Choir. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. April 28.
Farewell Concert
Presented by the Mercer Singers. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. April 30.
Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Student Chamber Ensemble Concerts
Seating is very limited and is first-come, first-served. Doors open 30 minutes before concert. Bell House Salon, 315 College St. Free. music.mercer.edu. 3 p.m. May 1.
Wesleyan Spring Concert
Featuring the Wesleyan Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. Free. 478-757-5259. 4 p.m. May 1.
Griffin Choral Arts
“A Choral Fiesta,” choral music from around the world composed for celebrations. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Griffin First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple Drive. $15. 888-SING1-88. griffinchoralarts.org. 7:30 p.m. May 5.
Organ Concert
Featuring six organists and a Choral Ensemble conducted by Helen Adams. Presented by the Morning Music Club. Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Free. 7 p.m. May 12.
“Songs for a Spring Day”
The Mercer University Children’s Choir closes its 11th season with sacred and secular song. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. music.mercer.edu. 3 p.m. May 15.
Music and the Arts at Vineville
Featuring the Mercer University Children’s Choir, directed by Richard Kosowski. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. May 15.
Third Thursday Organ Interludes
The 30-minute concert by organist Michael McGhee is followed by an optional lunch in the church Social Hall. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Concerts are free, donations welcomed; lunch is $7. 478-745-1631. Noon May 20.
Land of Lakes Choirboys
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Free. 478-745-1631, extension 120. 7:30 p.m. June 17.
Music and the Arts at Vineville
The Annie Moses Band. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. $10. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. June 26.
“Songs of the Summer”
Macon Pops. City Auditorium, 415 First St. maconpops.com. Aug. 26.
“Dancing Through the Decades, Part 3”
Macon Pops. City Auditorium, 415 First St. maconpops.com. Oct. 28.
EXHIBITIONS
“Colorful Distraction”
Photography by Doug Nurnberger and glasswork by Kelly Robertson. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free admission. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. Through April 30.
“Live on Stage”
Photography by Derek McCabe. Gallery West Annex, 439 Third St. Free. 478-972-1599. Through April 30.
Paintings by Ellis Benson
Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through April.
One Wall Show: Lorraine Plaxico
Collection of pastels. Ocmulgee Arts Inc., 2242 Ingleside Ave. 478-746-3541. art@ocmulgeearts.com. ocmulgeearts.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, through April.
“Downtown”
Featuring art by Mike Wills. Presented by Macon Mayhem and The SoChi Gallery. The SoChi Gallery, 534 Second St. Free. 478-238-6630. thesochigallery.com. Through April 30.
Jill Foote-Hutton Exhibit
Ceramic artist Jill Foote-Hutton’s series, “Communal Narratives,” is an iteration of storytelling, curating and making with interaction. McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building, Wesleyan College. Free. 478-757-5189. Through May 1.
Lisa Moore One-Woman Show
Large selection of new works. Ocmulgee Arts Inc., 2242 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-746-3541. art@ocmulgeearts.com. ocmulgeearts.com. Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. May 5. Display continues during regular gallery hours through May 31.
“Skin Deep: A Collection of Abstract Nudes”
An exhibit by Priscilla Esser. Travis Jean, 522 Cherry St. Free. travisjean.com. 478-508-3382. Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. May 6. May 6-June 30.
“Flora” and Solo Exhibit by Sydney Davis
A judged exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists and solo exhibit by Sydney Davis. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-719-8586. middlegeorgiaart.org. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-3 p.m. Saturday through May 14.
Senior Studio Art Major Exhbition
Group exhibition of Wesleyan senior students’ majoring in studio art: drawing, painting, photography and ceramics. East Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. Free. 478-757-5189. Through May 14.
Oconee Artists Exhibition XXXIII
Featuring works by adult artists from the central Georgia area in drawing, mixed media, painting photography, printmaking and sculpture. Marlor House, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville. Free. 478-452-3950. milledgevillealliedarts.com. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, through May 20.
Emerging Artists Exhibition
Featured artists are Alfred Conteh, Joe Camoosa, Alex Kraft, Zuzka Vaclavik, Matt Haffner and Laura Bell. Local artists Jim Adams, Cherry Brewer, Nancy Butler, Kristy Edwards, Travis Hart, Lori Mitchell, Maureen Persons, Bren Powell, Thomas Sanders, Daly Smith, Corie Swan and Noreen White also will display pieces. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. masmacon.org. 478-477-3232. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday through May 29.
Math Alive
An interactive math and science exhibit designed to bring to life video games, sports, fashion, music, robotics and more. Part of Raytheon’s MathMovesU educational program. Museum of Aviation, Ga. 2476 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. museumofaviation.org. May through July.
Works on Paper
Featuring works from Wesleyan’s choice collection of watercolor, pastel, pen and ink and multimedia on paper, many exhibited for the first time. West Gallery, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. Free. 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. during market Saturdays through May 27.
Science on a Sphere
A room-sized, global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a 6-foot diameter sphere, similar to a giant animated globe. Presented in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org.
“Judaea in the Age of Nero”
A Holy Land ancient artifact collection provides a look at the Roman province of Judaea during a time when Rome was ruled by Nero Claudius Caesar. Jack Tarver Library, Mercer University. Free. mercer.edu. Through spring.
D-Day Exhibition
The interactive exhibition tells the story of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 61st and 442nd Troop Carrier Groups that ferried them to Normandy, France, and the 325th Glider Regiment that fought alongside them. Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Free. 478-926-6870. museumofaviation.org. Ongoing.
AUDITIONS
Middle Georgia Youth Ballet 2016-2017 Company Auditions
For intermediate to advanced dancers ages 12 (by Sept. 1) to 18. Girls should bring both ballet and pointe shoes. A parent must sign student’s audition card and attend a parent meeting at 5:30 p.m. during the auditions. Dance Arts Studio, 614 Poplar St. 478-746-7083. 4 p.m. April 29.
“The Addams Family”
Needed are 10 men and 10 women and ensemble. Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. Bring sheet music and be prepared to sing 16 bars. Production dates: July 8-17. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. maconlittletheatre.org. 478-477-3342. 7:30 p.m. May 8-9.
Middle Georgia Concert Band
Membership is open to all wind and percussion players ages 17 and older. Tattnall Square Academy band room, Trojan Trail off Wesleyan Drive. For more information, visit middlegeorgiaconcertband.org or call 478-784-0541. 7-9 p.m. Mondays.
ET CETERA
Fired Works
The exhibit and sale features more than 6,000 pieces of pottery by 65 ceramic artists from the Southeast. Round Building, Central City Park, downtown Macon. $5, includes unlimited returns. firedworksmacon.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 23, noon-4 p.m. April 24.
Fine Arts Festival
Unique creations from select Southern artists in handcrafted jewelry, watercolor, oil paintings, sculpture, photography, blown glass, hand turned wood and metal work. Some artists will also be providing demonstrations. Boxed lunches will be available. Presented by the Jackson-Butts County Council for the Arts. Corner of East Third Street and Dempsey Avenue, Jackson. 404-932-0452. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 7.
Heart of Georgia Barbershop Chorus
Come and listen or join in the singing. Christ United Methodist Church Choir Room (administration building in the back of church), 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. hogchorus@gmail.com. 478-345-7464. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday.
Sketching
Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Nola Brantley Library, 721 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Free. Leslie Hoops-Wallace, 478-396-9198 or unicornsquest@hotmail.com. 6-7 p.m. Tuesday.
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.
Mercer University Pipes and Drums
Lessons and rehearsal. No musical experience required. Pipe, drum lessons for interested community members. Room 109, Willet Science Center, Mercer University. Free. mercerpipesdrums.com. Jack.Mahaney@mercer.edu. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday.
This story was originally published April 21, 2016 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Arts Calendar."