10 Days Calendar
Friday
April 29
Houston County Friends of the Library Old Book Sale
Hosted by Houston County Friends of Library. Proceeds benefit Houston County Libraries. More than 90,000 books and media sorted into more than 50 categories. Georgia Grown Building, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Books priced from 50 cents to $3. 478-923-0128. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
“Colorful Distraction”
Last chance to see the photography exhibition by Doug Nurnberger and glasswork by Kelly Robertson. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free admission. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Twilight Night Paddle
Enjoy the setting sun in this peaceful, ranger-led 3-mile canoe trip to Buck Creek; for adults and children 8 years or older who are accompanied by an adult; reservations required. High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. $15 includes boat and gear; a $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 478-993-3053. 6:30-8 p.m.
Music at the Mount
Featuring folk/pop band Great Peacock. Mount de Sales Academy, 851 Orange St. $15 advance, $20 at the gate. musicatthemount.com. 7 p.m.
Saturday
April 30
Autism Awareness Festival
Including a 5k trail race, family fun run, live music, food vendors, resource fair, crafts, inflatables and kids’ games. Hosted by the Anchor of Hope Foundation. Dayspring Presbyterian Church, 1045 U.S. 41 South, Forsyth. Free. anchorofhopefoundation.org. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Old Clinton War Days
Old Clinton Historic District, 12 miles NE of Macon on U.S. 129. oldclinton.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Middle Georgia Wine Festival
Sample wines from around the state, finger foods from various venues and a silent auction. Participants must be ages 21 and older. Benefiting Scottish Rite Children and Scottish RiteCare Clinics. Macon Scottish Rite Center, 1985 Vineville Ave. $25. 478-745-4025. 7 p.m.
“Once Upon A Symphony”
Guest conductor C. David Keith will lead the Macon Symphony Orchestra’s season finale featuring 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. maconsymphony.com. 478-301-5300. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
May 1
Old Clinton War Days
Featuring authentic camps of Civil War re-enactors, ladies’ tea, battle re-enactments, memorial service, arts and crafts, demonstrations and more. Old Clinton Historic District, 12 miles NE of Macon on U.S. 129, left at Randolph St. traffic light. $5 adults, $3 ages 18 and under, free for children under 6. oldclinton.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Robert McDuffie Center for Strings Student Chamber Ensemble Concerts
Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 30 minutes before concert. Bell House Salon, 315 College St. Free. music.mercer.edu. 3 p.m.
Wesleyan Spring Concert
Featuring the Wesleyan Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. Free. 478-757-5259. 4 p.m.
“Catwalk to Cure Childhood Cancer”
Fashion show to benefit Joshua’s Wish. Special guest: recording artist Melba Moore. Door prizes. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. $25 general admission; $50 VIP tickets include priority seating, pre-reception, swag bag and a picture with Moore. joshuaswish.org. 5-6 p.m. VIP reception, 6-8 p.m. show.
Monday
May 2
Math Alive
An interactive math and science exhibit. Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247, Warner Robins. museumofaviation.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday
May 3
Kiefer Sutherland
Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $15 advance, $20 at door. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.
Wednesday
May 4
Mulberry Market
Locally grown and produced vegetables, dairy, meat, desserts and more. Tattnall Square Park. Free to attend. chwg.org. 3:30-7 p.m.
Thursday
May 5
International City Farmers Market
Featuring Georgia-grown/made foods. Local, seasonal produce, meat, milk and more. Watson Boulevard and Maple Street, in front of Perkins Field, Warner Robins. 478-225-7626. 1-6 p.m.
Lisa Moore One-Woman Show
Opening reception for Lisa Moore’s exhibition of new works. Ocmulgee Arts Inc., 2242 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-746-3541. ocmulgeearts.com. 5-8 p.m.
Historic Preservation Month Tram Tour
Hosted by Perry Main Street and featuring tours of historic buildings in downtown Perry; led by Ellie Loudermilk of the Perry Area Historical Society. Advance registration required. First Baptist Church parking lot, Main Street, Perry. Free. 478-988-2758. 5:30 p.m.
Griffin Choral Arts
“A Choral Fiesta,” choral music from around the world composed for celebrations. Griffin First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple Drive. $15. griffinchoralarts.org. 7:30 p.m.
Friday
May 6
Hay House Spring Stroll: Garden Market
Flowering plants and trees, perennials, garden and patio accessories, potted plants, home accents and more. Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. hayhousemacon.org. 478-742-8155. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Skin Deep: A Collection of Abstract Nudes”
Opening reception for the exhibition by Priscilla Esser. Travis Jean, 522 Cherry St. Free. travisjean.com. 478-508-3382. 5-8 p.m.
Macon’ Us Glow 5K Fun Run
Benefits the Accountability Courts and the Macon Reentry Coalition. Amerson River Park, 2551 North Pierce Drive. $30. Register at runsignup.com/Race/GA/Macon/MaconUsGlow5KFunRun. 6-8 p.m.
Steep Canyon Rangers
Bluegrass music, with the Packway Handle Band. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $20-$25. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.
“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. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m.
Saturday
May 7
Antique Tractor Show
Vote for your favorite tractor. Benefiting the Jay’s Hope Foundation. Tractor Supply, 6010 Watson Boulevard, Byron. Votes are $1. Winners will be announced at 2 p.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fine Arts Festival
Shop for handcrafted jewelry, watercolor, oil paintings, sculpture, photography, blown glass, hand turned wood and metal work. Corner of East Third Street and Dempsey Avenue, Jackson. 404-932-0452. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hay House Spring Stroll: Garden Market
Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. See Friday, May 6. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Battle of Byron
Classic car cruise-in, arts and crafts, food vendors, historic challenges, cornhole tournament and music on two stages. North Peach Park, Byron. battleofbyron@yahoo.com. 478-397-7405. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
“Hotbed Hotel”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. See Friday, May 6. 8 p.m.
Sunday
May 8
Hay House Spring Stroll: Garden Market
Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. See Friday, May 6. 1-5 p.m.
Macon Film Guild: “Carol”
Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 478-742-2000. maconfilmguild.org. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“Hotbed Hotel”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. See Friday, May 6. 2:30 p.m.
Second Sunday Concert Series
Presented by Bragg Jam. The Brick will be selling food and beverage. Picnics, lawn chairs and pets are welcome; no tents or grills. Coleman Hill Park. Free. braggjam.org. 6 p.m.
This story was originally published April 27, 2016 at 5:31 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."