Arts Calendar
THEATER
“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 13-14; 2:30 p.m. May 15.
“Steel Magnolias”
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.
“On Golden Pond”
Directed by Fred Hardin. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. $16 adults; $14 students, seniors and active militarytaking . wrlt.org. 478-929-4579. 8 p.m. May 13-14, 18-21; 2:30 p.m. May 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. 2:30 p.m. May 22.
“Blues for an Alabama Sky”
By Pearl Cleage; produced by Thelron Pleas; directed by R. Caldwell. 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
“Songs for a Spring Day”
The Mercer University Children’s Choir closes its 11th season with sacred and secular song. Part of the Music and the Arts series. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. music.mercer.edu. 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
“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 Exhibition
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.
“Mountains, Fruit and Graves”
Featuring photography by Macon artist Nathan Jones. The 567 Center for Renewal, 533 Cherry St. Free. On display through May 27.
“Modern Waves”
Featured artists are Lauren Betty, Jeff Surace and Laura Surace. Macon Arts Alliance, at 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. On display through May 28.
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.
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. On display through May 31.
“HellHounds on Their Trails”
From the Mississippi Delta to the Southside of Chicago, the blues photography of Adam Smith and Kirk West. Gallery West Annex, 439 Third St. Free. 478-972-1599. On display through June 3.
“Skin Deep: A Collection of Abstract Nudes”
An exhibit by Priscilla Esser. Travis Jean, 522 Cherry St. Free. travisjean.com. 478-508-3382. On display through June 30.
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. On display 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.
Father-Daughter Exhibit
Featuring the work of Tim and Sarah Tinsley Parker. Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. 478-745-3331. On display 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through May.
Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and Meteors
The exhibition includes interactive and multimedia experiences where visitors play the role of explorers-in-training. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. June 10-Sept. 11.
Living in Color: Haitian Art
Featuring selected paintings from the collection of Darrie and Larry Schlesinger. Among the Haitian artists represented are Levoy Exil and LaFortune Felix. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. tubmanmuseum.com. On display through June 25.
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. Ongoing.
“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.
Origami Interpretations
An exhibit of vibrant paintings, sculptures and prints by Gloria Garfinkel. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. July 1-Oct. 16.
Junior Duck Stamp Competition Winners
Award-winning watercolors by Georgia students from kindergarten-twelfth grade. Elam Alexander Gallery, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. July-August.
Southern Voices
Contemporary studio ceramics and paintings from the museum’s Permanent Collection, representing a wide spectrum of artistic movements and genres. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. October.
Chatov Retrospective: 100 Years of Painting
The exhibition features the works of Roman, Constantin, Marc and Charles Chatov, three generations in a family of gifted artists. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. Oct. 28-Feb. 19.
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
“Footloose”
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.
“Nunsense”
Musical comedy. Parts for five women. Director: Bill Felton. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 South Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. wrlt.org. 478-929-4579. 7:30 p.m. May 30-31.
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
Call for Artists: “Long & Winding Road”
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.
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 May 12, 2016 at 10:00 PM with the headline "Arts Calendar."