Out & About

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."

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