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Arts Calendar

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THEATER

“A Little Bit of Magic”

By Gail Gordon. Presented by the Backlot Players’ Children Theater Troupe. A magic show by Lew-e the Clown will follow the performance. Refreshments and favors will be provided to the young guests. The Rose Box Office is open from 4-7 p.m. June 24 for advance ticket sales and an hour prior to the show. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. $10 per person. thebacklotplayers.org. 10 a.m. June 25.

Summer Theatre Festival

See three shows on three different stages. The great Fats Waller musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ” will show 8 p.m. July 1-2, 7, 9 and 14-16; 2:30 p.m. July 3 and 10 at Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. The hilarious take on Shakespeare’s “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)” will show 8 p.m. July 7, 9 and 14-16; 2:30 p.m. July 10 at Mercer University’s Tattnall Square Center for the Arts. The classic Broadway musical “42nd St.” will show 8 p.m. July 8-9 and 14-16; 2:30 p.m. July 10 at the Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Tickets to Theatre Macon are $25, tickets to the Grand Opera House are $35; tickets to Mercer’s venue are $20; a combination ticket for all three shows is $65. Tickets for all shows will be available through the Grand Opera House box office at 478-301-5470 or at thegrandmacon.com. July 1-16.

Broadway Loves America

A tribute to America featuring company numbers, solos and audience singalong with a patriotic themes. Tickets are available at the door and online. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $10 ages 18 and up, $5 children. maconlittletheatre.org. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. July 2.

“The Addams Family Musical”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $20 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students (ages 5-23). 478-477-3342 or 478-471-7529. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m. July 8-9, 13-16; 2:30 p.m. July 10 and 17.

“Nunsense”

Directed by Bill Felton. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. $16 adults; $14 students, seniors and active military. 478-929-4579. wrlt.org. 8 p.m. July 22-23 and 27-30; 2:30 p.m. July 24.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Annie Moses Band

Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. $10. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. June 26.

The Georgia Big Band Goes Patriotic

Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. July 3.

EXHIBITIONS

“Tasteful Visions”

Featuring works by members of the Ocmulgee Painters Society. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. On display through June 24.

[&] Guild Hall Grand Opening

The new artist-run creative space will feature demos, mini workshops, performances and activities for all types of creatives. The [&] Guild Hall is open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday. [&] Guild Hall, second floor, 503 5th St. 478-621-7758. ampersandguild.com. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 25.

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.

“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.

“Lens Expeditions”

Featuring the photography of Teresa Blaxton. Part of Music and Arts at Vineville. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through June.

The Art and Soul of Timothy Hedden

This exhibition of his recent work also will feature “Angels of Virtue,” a signature series of mixed media works. Opening reception: 6:30-8 p.m. July 8. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. tubmanmuseum.com. July 1-Sept. 10.

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.

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 through July 4.

“Yellow”

See the exhibition by Middle Georgia artists. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. middlegeorgiaart.org. 478-744-9557. On display through July 8.

AUDITIONS

“The Odd Couple”

A comedy by Neil Simon. Directed by John Freeman. Production dates: Aug. 26-Sept. 4. Needed are six males, two females. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. maconlittletheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. July 10-11.

“Lend me a Tenor”

Roles for four men and four women, 20’s-60’s. Performance dates: Sept. 2-11. Directed by Jim Crisp. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 478-746-9485. theatremacon.com. 7:30 p.m. July 10-11.

ET CETERA

Actor Boutique Acting Intensive Workshop Weekend

For kids, teens and adults. Presented by actress Natalia Livingston and celebrity acting coach and manager Cary Anderson. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. $295. actorboutique.com. info@actorboutique.com. 404-596-8556. July 23-24.

This story was originally published June 23, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Arts Calendar."

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