Arts Calendar

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 29-30.

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 29-30.

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.

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.

The Rose Theater, 23 West Johnston St., Forsyth. $15, $12 for seniors, students and active military with I.D.; groups of 10 or more are $10 per ticket. thebacklotplayers.org. 8 p.m. May 13-14, 20-21; 2 p.m. May 15 and 22.

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.

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.

Presented by LandMindz Inc. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 8 p.m. June 11.

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.

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.

Presented by the Mercer Singers. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. April 30.

Guest conductor C. David Keith will lead the Macon Symphony Orchestra’s season finale. The program highlighting the wonder of stories told through music. The concert will include performances by Miss America Betty Cantrell and the Mercer University Children’s Choir. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $40 adults, $20 students, $15 children 12 and younger. Get tickets at maconsymphony.com or by calling 478-301-5300. Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the Grand one hour before the concert begins. 7:30 p.m. April 30.

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.

Featuring the Wesleyan Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. Free. 478-757-5259. 4 p.m. May 1.

“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.

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.

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. 4 p.m. May 15.

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.

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.

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Free. 478-745-1631, extension 120. 7:30 p.m. June 17.

The Annie Moses Band. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. $10. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. June 26.

Macon Pops. City Auditorium, 415 First St. maconpops.com. Aug. 26.

Macon Pops. City Auditorium, 415 First St. maconpops.com. Oct. 28.

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.

Photography by Derek McCabe. Gallery West Annex, 439 Third St. Free. 478-972-1599. Through April 30.

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.

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.

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.

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. On display through May 31.

An exhibit by Priscilla Esser. Travis Jean, 522 Cherry St. Free. travisjean.com. 478-508-3382. Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. May 6. On display through June 30.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Featured artists are Lauren Betty, Jeff Surace and Laura Surace. Macon Arts Alliance, at 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. First Friday opening reception: 5-8 p.m. May 6; exhibit on display through May 28.

Featuring the work of Tim and Sarah Tinsley Parker. Part f Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. 478-745-3331. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through May.

Featuring selected paintings from the collection of Darrie and Larry Schlesinger. Among the Haitian artists represented are Levoy Exil and LaFortune Felix. Tubman Museum. tubmanmuseum.com. Through June 25.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cast requires six men, five women, nine teenage boys, four teenage girls plus a singing dancing ensemble. Backlot Players production will be directed by Marion McDougall. Show dates: July 22-31. The Rose Theater, 23 West Johnston St., Forsyth. H. Dennis Smith, 630-204-3238. thebacklotplayers.org. 7 p.m. May 16-17.

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.

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.

Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Prospectus and entry forms are available at middlegeorgiaart.org or 478-744-9557. Exhibition dates: May 20-June 10. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Deadline to enter is 5 p.m. May 17.

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.

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.

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

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 27, 2016 at 5:29 PM with the headline "Arts Calendar."