Arts Calendar
THEATER
“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 20-21; 2 p.m. May 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 20-21.
“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. May 20 and 6 p.m. May 22.
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.
“Sabrina Fair”
Directed by Jim Crisp. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60 and up), $15 children/students through age 22. Mainstage subscribers only may call 478-746-9485 for a reservation from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 23-24; all others may call or buy online at theatremacon.com beginning May 25. Tickets may also be purchased at the door up to an hour before show time. 8 p.m. May 27-28, June 3-4; 7:30 p.m. June 1-2; 2:30 p.m. May 29.
“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.
“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
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
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. May 20.
“The Long and Winding Road”
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. Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. May 20. On display noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-3 p.m. Saturday, May 20-June 10.
“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.
“Animal Kingdom” Opening Reception
Meet local artists. Presented by the Fine Art Society. The Gallery of Fine Art, 2507c Moody Road, Warner Robins. Leslie, 478-396-9198 or unicornsquest@hotmail.com. fasmidga.org. 3-8 p.m. May 29.
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.
Tour of Photos
Photos of spotlighted historic buildings will be displayed in storefront windows. A self-guided, walking tour in observance of Historic Preservation Month. Sponsored by the Perry Main Street Advisory Board’s Design Committee. Along the 700-900 blocks of Carroll Street, the 1000 block of Ball Street, 810 Commerce St. and 1017 Jernigan St., Perry. 478-988-2758. June 3.
“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 4.
“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.
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.
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 June through July.
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.
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
“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
“Macon the Stage”: Lyrical Canvasses
Visual artists will create to the rhythmic flow of poetry, song, monologues or live music on drawing canvasses. Benefits summer scholarships for youth to attend local cultural arts programs. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 478-254-0277. landmindz.org/maconexpo. 8 p.m. June 10.
“Macon the Stage”: Youth Unplugged
Local youth ages 7-17 will exhibit various talents. Benefits summer scholarships for youth to attend local cultural arts programs. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Free. 478-254-0277. landmindz.org/maconexpo. 2 p.m. June 11.
“Macon the Stage”: Reviving the Chitlin Circuit
This signature event features VIP viewing of upcoming artists highlighting and honoring legends through special vocal, comedy and theatrical performances. The segment is also coupled with a grand theatrical prologue that provides a historical overview by Valerie “Ms. Val” Davis, master storyteller. Benefits summer scholarships for youth to attend local cultural arts programs. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $25. 478-254-0277. landmindz.org/maconexpo. 7 p.m. June 11.
“Macon the Stage”: Professional Seminar
An in-depth mini seminar around the art of business. Benefits summer scholarships for youth to attend local cultural arts programs. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Free. 478-254-0277. landmindz.org/maconexpo. 1 p.m. June 11.
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 and practice portrait drawing. Gallery of Fine Art, 2507c Moody Road, 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 19, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Arts Calendar."