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10 Days Calendar

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Friday

June 10

“The Long and Winding Road”

Last chance to see the solo exhibit by John Robert Myers. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-744-9557. middlegeorgiaart.org. Noon-5 p.m.

John Berry

Performance for the Friends of the Macy Easom Cancer Research Foundation’s Princess Macy Golf Ball and Silent Auction, followed by a dinner and concert. Warner Robins Conference Center, Warner Robins. johnberry.com. 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception and silent auction, 7 p.m. show.

Georgia Peach Blossom Gala

Elegant evening of fun, food, drink and entertainment. Peach Conference Center, Peach Shops Byron. $40 person, $65 per couple until June 6, add $5 after. gapeachfestival.com. 7-11 p.m.

The Revivalists

With Trae Pierce and the T-Stone Band. Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $20-$22. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.

“Macon the Stage”: Lyrical Canvases

Visual artists will create to the rhythmic flow of poetry, song, monologues or live music on drawing canvases. Benefits summer arts scholarships for youth. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 478-254-0277. landmindz.org/maconexpo. 8 p.m.

Saturday

June 11

Wesleyan Market

Locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art and jewelry by local artisans. Music and fun educational events also offered. Wesleyan College front campus. Free admission. 478-757-5233. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Buffington’s Summer Concert Series

The Bit Way Music and Arts Festival featuring Payton Collier, Ben Provencial, Vain Therapy, the Matt Brantley Band, FreeLance Ruckus, C2 and the Brothers Reed and Opposite Box. Benefits local charities. Oconee River Greenway Park, Milledgeville. 478-414-1975. 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Swain and the Highway Souls

Stephen Swain will be joined by Miles Benson, Galen Jacobs, Cliff Walton and Joe Palmer. Partial proceeds from the concert will benefit the Backlot Players Inc. operating fund. Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. $15. 7 p.m.

Summer Dance

Dressy casual. Carl Candiano will teach a lesson in the rumba from 7:30-8:15 p.m. A variety of dance music by DJ. Hosted by Greater Macon Chapter No. 6059 of USA Dance. Howard Community Center, 5645 Forsyth Road. $8 members, $12 nonmembers, $5 for students with ID. 478-743-7970. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Georgia Peach Festival Finale and Fireworks

Musical performances, fireworks and more. North Peach Park, Byron. gapeachfestival.com. 6-10 p.m.

Sunday

June 12

National Fishing Month

Public fishing for children younger than 16 in groups of 10 or more who are registered. Catfish pond, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. Free. 478-988-6484. gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-dusk.

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. 1-5 p.m.

Macon Film Guild: “Eye in the Sky”

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5. 478-742-2000. maconfilmguild.org. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Second Sunday Concert Series

Music by the JAM All Stars. Presented by Bragg Jam. The Brick will be selling food and beverage. Picnics, lawn chairs and pets are welcome; no tents or grills. Coleman Hill Park. Free. braggjam.org. 6 p.m.

Monday

June 13

Ocmulgee Audubon Society

Speaker will be Phil Hardy, who will present some impressive bird pictures. Birding enthusiasts and visitors welcome. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. John Atkinson, 478-477-7016. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday

June 14

Summer Kids Flicks

Showing: “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.” $4 includes free box of popcorn and kids’ soda. Also happening same time Wednesday, June 15. AmStar Cinemas, 15996 Zebulon Road. 478-474-3484. 10 a.m.

Wednesday

June 15

Poetic Peace Open Mic Nights

Open mic for poets, musicians, singers, comedians, lyrical emcees and more. Hosted by Y-O with DJ Ron and Soulistic. Midtown Key Club, 435 Third St. $5. 478-719-2054. 8 p.m.-midnight.

Thursday

June 16

Neighborhood Memory Café

Celebrating the first birthday of the Memory Café. The Memory Café is open to anyone with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. Simply Cupcakes, 627 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. memorycafe.wix.com/memorycafe. 2-3:30 p.m.

Juneteenth Book and Film Celebration

Event will emphasize animation, authors, story writing and film appreciation. Part of the Georgia Juneteenth Week celebrations. Stone Academy/Booker T. Washington Center, 391 Monroe St. 4 p.m.

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.

“An Evening with Jason Mraz and His Guitar”

Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $55 and $75. 478-301-5470. TheGrandMacon.com. 8:30 p.m.

Friday

June 17

“Shrek the Musical Jr.”

Presented by Macon Little Theatre and the Academy of the Performing Arts. Tickets are available at the door and online. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $10 ages 18 and up, $5 children. maconlittletheatre.org. 7:30 p.m.

Land of Lakes Choirboys

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St. Free. 478-745-1631, extension 120. 7:30 p.m.

Free Birds and Night Owls Tour

Easy walking tour of Macon’s musical landmarks with pit stops at bars along the way. Hosted by Rock Candy Tours. Reservations requested 24 hours in advance. Beginning at the Rookery, 543 Cherry St., ending at Grant’s Lounge. $10. 478-955-5997. rockcandytours@gmail.com. 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. allstarwrestlingnetwork.com. 7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. bell time.

Tinsley Ellis

Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $18 advance, $22 day of show for general admission; $320 for the VIP box package. 478-257-6391. coxcapitoltheatre.com. 8 p.m.

Saturday

June 18

Hay Day

Celebrating the Hay Family and the final restoration of the master bedroom. Self-guided tours of the first three levels will be offered and there will be several displays pertaining to the history of the Hay Family. Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Featuring local and regional artists, drum workshop, musical and theatrical performances, children’s games, food, historical demonstrators and more. Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. Free. 478-718-8067. Noon-9:30 p.m.

“Shrek the Musical Jr.”

Presented by Macon Little Theatre and the Academy of the Performing Arts. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. See Friday, June 17. 7:30 p.m.

Twilight Night Paddle

Enjoy the setting sun in this peaceful, ranger-led 3-mile canoe trip to Buck Creek; 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; a $5 per car parking fee required. 478-993-3053. 7:45-9:15 p.m.

Standing Room Only Concert Series

An evening with the men of soul with Kevin Ward. Presented by the Ruth Hartley Mosely Memorial Center, 626 Spring St. $20. 478-742-6409. 7:30 p.m. reception, 8 p.m. concert.

Sunday

June 19

National Fishing Month

Public fishing for children younger than 16 in groups of 10 or more who are registered. Catfish pond, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. Free. 478-988-6484. gnfa.com. 8 a.m.-dusk.

Ocmulgee National Monument

Explore the mounds and walk the trails; discover what life was like here thousands of years ago. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Free. 478-752-8257. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fort Hawkins Historic Site

Explore the early American frontier fort, Blockhouse Replica and archaeological dig site. Maynard Street at Emery Highway. Free. 478-746-0704. forthawkins.com. Noon-4 p.m.

“Shrek the Musical Jr.”

Presented by Macon Little Theatre and the Academy of the Performing Arts. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. See Friday, June 17. 2:30 p.m.

Mini-Zoo Animal Show

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. masmacon.org. 478-477-3232. 3 p.m.

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

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