10 Days Calendar
Friday
May 13
Taste of Macon-Bibb County Follies
Elected officials, staff members from various public agencies and the heads of local nonprofits will be performing. Benefits the GCAPS program. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 6:30 p.m.
Spring Dance
Entertainment by the Good Vibrations Band. Couples and singles welcome. Line dancing during the first break with Dianne Kent. Co-hosted by St. Joseph Catholic Church and USA Dance. St. Joseph Church Social Hall, 830 New St. $20 per person, $10 students with current ID. 478-743-7970. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
“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.
Dark Side of the Dead
Grateful Dead/Pink Floyd tribute. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $12-15. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.
“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 military. wrlt.org. 478-929-4579. 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 14
May Day in Macon
Join Inherit Georgia for a behind-the-scenes tour featuring the Hay House, the Bennett House and Rose Hill Cemetery. Meet at Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. $15 advance, $20 at door. Lauren Mauldin, lmauldin@historicmacon.org. 10 a.m.
Second Saturday in Ingleside Village
Join the open house celebration welcoming new businesses to historic Ingleside Village. There will be sidewalk sales, food, art, fun for the kids and more. Ingleside Village shopping district on Ingleside Drive. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Artifact Identification Day
Bring arrow heads, pottery and other artifacts for identification. Fort Hawkins, Emery Highway. Free. 478-785-1777. 1-4 p.m.
Jazz in the Courtyard Member Mixer
With Miss Keela’s Rhythmic Jazz, featuring the KLS Percussion Band. Bring appetizer to share. The Essers’ Courtyard, 2757 Cherokee Ave. Free for JAM members, $10 nonmembers. RSVP to jazzmacon@gmail.com. Jazz Association of Macon, 478-737-2771. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
“Hotbed Hotel”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. See Friday, May 13. 8 p.m.
Sunday
May 15
“Steel Magnolias”
The Rose Theater, 23 West Johnston St., Forsyth. See Friday, May 13. 2 p.m.
Beall’s Hill Open House
Four new buildings on Ash Street and one new building on Calhoun Street will be open for tours. One of Historic Macon’s Preservation Month tours. 924 Ash St., 932 Ash St., 1304 Calhoun St. Lane, 1311 Jackson St. and 1374 Calhoun St. Free. historicmacon.org. 478-742-5084. 2-4 p.m.
“Hotbed Hotel”
Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. See Friday, May 13. 2:30 p.m.
“On Golden Pond”
Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. See Friday, May 13. 2:30 p.m.
“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.
Monday
May 16
Oconee Artists Exhibition XXXIII
Last chance to see the exhibition of drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Marlor House, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville. Free. milledgevillealliedarts.com. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday
May 17
Bolingbroke Farmers Market
A food-only market featuring meats, organic produce, eggs and bakery products. Parking lot of the Country Oaks Farm and Pet Supply, Bolingbroke. bolingbrokefarmersmarket.com. 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday
May 18
Jason Isbell with Tommy Emmanuel
Jason Isbell and Tommy Emmanuel honor Merle Haggard’s memory with their performance. City Auditorium, 415 First St. $25 and up. ticketmaster.com. maconcentreplex.org. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday
May 19
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.
Thursdalusia
An open mic night on the front porch of the former home of Southern writer Flannery O’Connor. Bring music, reading, dancing or storytelling. Everyone gets five minutes of fame on the Nail House deck. Free. Andalusia Farm, 2628 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville. 5 p.m.
Downtown Bike Tour
Learn more about the Macon Action Plan, biking improvements and the future of downtown from the Urban Development Authority’s director, Alex Morrison. Tour begins and ends in Tattnall Square Park parking lot. Free. historicmacon.org. 478-742-5084. 5:30-7 p.m.
Yappy Hour
Bring your pooch for doggy demonstrations, live music and giveaways. Humans can purchase beer or wine and be entered to win door prizes. Macon Dog Park, Adams Street, downtown Macon. Free. collegehillmacon.com. 5-8 p.m.
“On Golden Pond”
Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. See Friday, May 13. 8 p.m.
Friday
May 20
“Tooth or Consequences”
An original Christian comedy presented by the Daily Bread Drama team. Refreshments following both performances. Macon Evangelistic Church, 5399 Hartley Bridge Road. Free. 478-731-5538. 7 p.m.
Twilight Night Paddle
Enjoy the setting sun in this peaceful, ranger-led 3-mile canoe trip; 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; plus $5 per car parking. 478-993-3053. 7:30-9 p.m.
Wrestling
All-Star Wrestling Network. Wrestleplex, 1361 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley. $6.50 admission, discounts to military and students, free for children 6 and younger. 478-397-5734. 7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. bell time.
“On Golden Pond”
Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. See Friday, May 13. 8 p.m.
“Steel Magnolias”
The Rose Theater, 23 West Johnston St., Forsyth. See Friday, May 13. 8 p.m.
“Miles Ahead”
Biopic about jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $6, includes box of popcorn and soda. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
May 21
Fishing Rodeo
Fish in the pond behind Visitors Center. No license needed. Bring your own bait and tackle. Keep what you catch (except turtles). Dauset Trails Nature Center, 360 Mount Vernon Road, Jackson. www.dausettrails.com. 9 a.m.-noon.
“Georgia Peaches Night at the Cox”
Featuring Colby Dee; with Lauren Ashley, Megan Fowler and Maggie Renfroe. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $10. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 7 p.m.
“Miles Ahead”
Biopic about jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $6, includes box of popcorn and soda. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7:30 p.m.
“On Golden Pond”
Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. See Friday, May 13. 8 p.m.
“Steel Magnolias”
The Rose Theater, 23 West Johnston St., Forsyth. See Friday, May 13. 8 p.m.
Sunday
May 22
Javors Lucas Lake Fishing
Only boats with electric/trolling motors are allowed on the lake. Javors Lucas Lake. A seasonal pass to fish by boat is $100 and a seasonal pass to fish from the shore is $50. The daily fee for fishing by boat is $10 and is $5 for fishing from the shore. maconwater.org. 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
“Steel Magnolias”
The Rose Theater, 23 West Johnston St., Forsyth. See Friday, May 13. 2 p.m.
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.
“Tooth or Consequences”
An original Christian comedy presented by the Daily Bread Drama team. Refreshments following both performances. Macon Evangelistic Church, 5399 Hartley Bridge Road. Free. 478-731-5538. 6 p.m.
Travis Tritt
Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $45-$55. 478-301-5470. thegrandmacon.com. 7:30 p.m.
This story was originally published May 12, 2016 at 10:00 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."