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10 Days Calendar

See Civil War re-enactors at Old Clinton War Days.
See Civil War re-enactors at Old Clinton War Days. JASON VORHEES

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."

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