Out & About

10 Days Calendar

Friday

May 20

“The Long and Winding Road” Opening Reception

A judged exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists and a solo exhibit by John Robert Myers. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-744-9557. middlegeorgiaart.org. 6-8 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. 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.

“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.

“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.

“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 20. 8 p.m.

“Steel Magnolias”

The Rose Theater, 23 West Johnston St., Forsyth. See Friday, May 20. 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 20. 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.

Monday

May 23

State Farmers Market

Farmers selling fresh produce, as well as dealers year-round. 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. 8 a.m.-dark.

Tuesday

May 24

Macon Whisky Festival

Sample your choice of whisky from among Scotch, Irish and American distilleries. Ticket includes five tastings and appetizers from Downtown Grill. $42. eventbrite.com. 478-742-5999. Downtown Grill, 562 Mulberry Street Lane. 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday

May 25

Miss Georgia Adeline Kenerly

The kick-off event for the library’s 2016 summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” Kenerly will emphasize fitness, literacy, and support for America’s veterans. M.E. Roden Library, 151 Commerce St., Hawkinsville. Free. 3 p.m.

Thursday

May 26

“Modern Waves”

Last chance to see the exhibition by featured artists Lauren Betty, Jeff Surace and Laura Surace. Macon Arts Alliance, at 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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.

“The Odd Fellow City: The Promise of a Leading Black Town”

Author Velma Maia Thomas will speak about a black-owned instructional farm belonging to the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows once located in Twiggs County. Twiggs County Public Library, 109 Main St., Jeffersonville. 478-945-3814. 5 p.m.

Wine Tasting

Try eight wines with appetizers, $10. WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. 478-474-9595. winestylesmacon.com. 6-8 p.m.

“Born To Be Blue”

Film chronicling the life of jazz trumpeter Chet Baker, part of the Music Legends Film Series. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $6, includes box of popcorn and soda. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7:30 p.m.

Friday

May 27

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.

“Sabrina Fair”

Directed by Jim Crisp. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60 and up), $15 children/students through age 22. 478-746-9485. theatremacon.com. 8 p.m.

Sky Over Macon

Explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia, then see a live presentation in the Mark Smith Planetarium. View the night sky through powerful telescopes. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. 8 p.m.

The Charlie Fog Band

An evening celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead. Bearfoot Tavern, 468 Second St. Free. 912-844-4250. 8 p.m.

Pool Tournament

The tournament is 9 Ball with handicap rules. L&W Sports Bar, 4479 Pio Nono Ave. $15 tournament, no cover charge. 478-254-4117. 8 p.m.

Saturday

May 28

Yoga in the Park

Taught by local yoga teachers. Tattnall Square Park (rain cancels). Free. gswilson7557@gmail.com. 9:30 a.m.

Family Farm Day

Volunteers will be demonstrating sewing, blacksmithing, woodstove cooking, gardening, woodworking and many other farm activities. 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. $6.50 adults, $6 seniors (62+), $4 youth (6-17), free for children under 6. 478-986-5172. gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Mill Hill Tours

Historic Macon’s preservation carpenter Michael Phillips, and Macon Arts Alliance’s director of creative placemaking Jonathan Harwell-Dye, will lead a tour of the proposed East Macon Arts Village. Meet at East Macon Auditorium, 239 Clinton St. Free. historicmacon.org. 478-742-5084. 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

“Sabrina Fair”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. See Friday, May 27. 8 p.m.

Sunday

May 29

Emerging Artists Exhibition

Last chance to see the exhibition by featured artists Alfred Conteh, Joe Camoosa, Alex Kraft, Zuzka Vaclavik, Matt Haffner and Laura Bell. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. masmacon.org. 478-477-3232. 1-5 p.m.

“Sabrina Fair”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. See Friday, May 27. 2:30 p.m.

“Animal Kingdom” Opening Reception

Meet local artists. Presented by the Fine Art Society. The Gallery of Fine Art, 2507c Moody Road, Warner Robins. 478-396-9198. fasmidga.org. 3-8 p.m.

Jazz in the Courtyard

Featuring Ken Trimmins Jazz Quartet. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Free. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7 p.m.

This story was originally published May 19, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."

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