Arts Calendar

See three shows on three different stages. The great Fats Waller musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ” will show 8 p.m. July 15-16 at Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. The hilarious take on Shakespeare’s “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)” will show 8 p.m. July 15-16 at Mercer University’s Tattnall Square Center for the Arts. The classic Broadway musical “42nd St.” will show 8 p.m. July 15-16 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 8-16.

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 15-16; 2:30 p.m. July 17.

Presented by the Perry Players. $20 adults; $18 seniors, military and children. Special event: Tea with Mary. 11 a.m. July 16 and 23. (More info on website. www.perryplayers.org)Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. perryplayers.org. 7:30 p.m. July 15-16, 21-23 and 28-30; 1:30 p.m. July 16 and 23; 2:30 p.m. July 17 and 24.

Presented by the Backlot Players. $15 adults; $12 seniors, students and active military. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. thebacklotplayers.org. 7:30 p.m. July 22-23 and 29-30; and 2:30 p.m. July 24 and 31.

Directed by Bill Felton. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. $20 general admission; $18 military, seniors and students. 478-929-4579. wrlt.org. 8 p.m. July 22-23 and 27-30; 2:30 p.m. July 24.

Written and presented by JD’s Drama Theater. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15 advance, $20 day of play. 478-742-2000. Diane Hollings, 478-747-8668. 6 p.m. Aug. 6.

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.

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.

Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. Aug. 7.

Celebrate summer, feel the warmth, relive the “Summer of Love” and enjoy music from the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Seals and Crofts, Katy Perry and more. Macon Pops. Middle Georgia State University, 100 University Parkway. maconpops.com. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26.

Bragg Jam presents concerto for violin, rock band and string orchestra, composed by R.E.M.’s Mike Mills for Robert McDuffie, featuring Wordless Music Orchestra. City Auditorium, 415 First St. Ticketmaster.com. 7 p.m. Oct. 27.

Music starting with the big band era and culminating with today’s most current hits, a brand new collection of songs.Mercer University, Hawkins Arena University Center, 1400 Coleman Ave. maconpops.com. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

A judged exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists and an exhibit by the Board of Directors and Staff of MGAA. Exhibit on display July 15-Aug. 12. Gallery hours: noon-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-744-9557. middlegeorgiaart.org. Opening reception: 6-8 p.m. July 15.

David Gaither is an Atlanta-based artist known for his expansive paintings that combine bright colors with innovative shapes. Collections Gallery, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. tubmanmuseum.com. Through July 23.

Featuring watercolor, oil paintings, printmaking, and mixed media artwork by Becca Balmes. Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments at the opening reception. Free. 478-238-6051. The 567 Center for Renewal, 533 Cherry St. Through July 29.

Pottery by Tommy Martin and pottery collection of Ann Smith. Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through July.

Award-winning watercolors by Georgia students from kindergarten-12th grade. Elam Alexander Gallery, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. Through August.

This exhibition of his recent work also will feature “Angels of Virtue,” a signature series of mixed media works. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. tubmanmuseum.com. Through Sept. 10.

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. On display through Sept. 11.

A series of narrative paintings that delineate the lives of African-American people living in a fictional community called Small Grove. Opening reception: 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 30. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. tubmanmuseum.com. Sept. 23-Nov. 26.

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. On display through Oct. 16.

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.

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.

A room-size, 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.

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.

Presented by Hurricane Productions. Writer/director: Venis Glover. Performance dates: Oct. 21-23. No prior acting experience is required. Be prepared to sing. No song piece or monologue is required. Multiple roles available. Douglass Theater, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. HurricaneProductions7@gmail.com. 7-9 p.m. July 20.

Presented by the Perry Players. Perry Players Community Theatre, 909 Main St., Perry. perryplayers.org. 7 p.m. July 25-26.

A Youth Actors Company musical. Come prepared to sing 16 bars, wear comfortable shoes for a dance audition and have a list of all conflicts in hand. Rehearsals begin Aug. 8. Performance dates: Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 4-6. Rehearsals are 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, but will not conflict with “Nutcracker” auditions and rehearsals. Multiple roles available for ages 8-19. Directed by Colby Marshall. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 478-746-9485. theatremacon.com. 7 p.m. July 25-26.

Directed by Joy Smith for the Backlot Players of Forsyth. Roles for 11 men and three women. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. Show dates: Oct. 7-16. H. Dennis Smith, 630-204-3238. 7 p.m. July 25-26.

Roles for two women and two men. Director: Michael Castle. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. 478-929-4579. wrlt.org. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8-9.

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.

Wear your super bad ‘70s attire and groove to the beat at this benefit for Macon Arts Alliance. Event features silent auction, food, live music and more. $40 advance, $50 at the door. Terminal Station, Cherry Street, downtown Macon. maconartsalliance.org. 6 p.m. Aug. 13.

Recognizing individuals, organizations and businesses that have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural life of Middle Georgia. Nominations are accepted from the community annually and an independent panel selects each year’s honorees. Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 17. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. Awards ceremony at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 6 p.m. Oct. 25.

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.

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.

Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave. Singing lesson and first month of membership is free. 478-922-2541. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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 July 14, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Arts Calendar."