10 Days Calendar
Friday
Aug. 5
“Stories of Personal Freedom” Opening Reception
Experience the narratives of Micah Goguen, working in mixed media, and Joy Madden Raynor, working in clay. Opening reception will feature musical accompaniment by Louise Warren. Free. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. 5-8 p.m.
End of Summer Shakedown
Featuring the Baldwin High School Band of the Braves, Julie Eyerly and Friends, Freelance Ruckus, face painting, activities, food and more. Downtown Milledgeville. Milledgeville Main Street, 478-414-4014 or mainstreetdesk@milledgevillega.us. 6-8 p.m.
“Universal For(u)m” Opening Reception
Featuring 3D artwork by local artists, including ceramics and fabric art. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments at the opening reception. Free. The567.org. The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 First St. 6-9 p.m.
“Rockin’ at the Peach”
Family concert event. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health, 1960 Ga. 247 Connector, Byron. Free. navicenthealth.org. 7-10 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.
Saturday
Aug. 6
Yoga in the Park
Taught by local yoga teachers. Rain cancels the event. Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. Free. gswilson7557@gmail.com. 9 a.m.
Watermelon Express Train Ride
Ride from the downtown Cordele Depot to Historic Plains. Ticket required. SAM Shortline Train, Cordele. 229-276-0755. 9:30 a.m.-3:05 p.m.
Indian Springs State Park Museum Tours
Tour the museum, learn about the park, its history and upcoming events; free. 678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. A $5 per car parking fee is required. 770-504-2277. 2-4 p.m.
“Church Mess Remix”
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.
Gospel Concert
Featuring the Cleghorns. Sandy Valley Baptist Church, 1124 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. Donations accepted. 478-396-8139. 6:30 p.m.
A Night of Downtown Sounds
What better way to spend a night in Historic Downtown than by listening to music by Macon’s own Joshua Neal, Dean Brown & Louise Warren. $5. 478-957-7728. Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. 8-11 p.m.
Sunday
Aug. 7
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.
Bingo
Disabled American Veterans No. 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Vann Edwards, 478-784-1454. 3 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.
Concert Organist Bryan Anderson
Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m.
Monday
Aug. 8
Central Georgia Genealogical Society
Members and guests will have the opportunity to share information about their “Most Wanted Ancestor.” Presenters can connect with others attending to brainstorm strategies for finding their “most wanted.” Flint Energies Building Conference Room, 900 Ga. 96, Warner Robins. cggs.org. 478-987-7260. 7 p.m.
“May I Have Your Autograph, Please?”
Collection of diverse autographs of Lamar Sizemore. 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 August.
Tuesday
Aug. 9
Bolingbroke Farmers Market
Featuring grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, free-range chicken, fresh produce, home-baked goods, raw milk, container gardens, potted plants, birdhouses and a variety of craft vendors. Parking lot of the Country Oaks Farm and Pet Supply, Bolingbroke. bolingbrokefarmersmarket.com. bolingbrokefarmersmarket@gmail.com. 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Wednesday
Aug. 10
Mulberry Market
Locally grown and produced vegetables, dairy, meat, desserts and more. Tattnall Square Park. Free to attend. chwg.org. 3:30-7 p.m. Wednesday.
Thursday
Aug. 11
“Family”
Last chance to see the exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists and an exhibit by the Board of Directors and Staff of MGAA. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-744-9557. middlegeorgiaart.org. Noon-3 p.m.
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.
Friday
Aug. 12
Summer Movie Series: “The 5th Wave”
Presented by the Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department. Families can bring chairs, blankets and coolers of food and drink. Free popcorn and snow cones. Alcohol is not permitted. Rosa Parks Square, adjacent to First Street, downtown Macon. Free. Sunset.
Saturday
Aug. 13
Fort Valley United Arts and Talent Expo
Open to all artists, indie filmmakers, creative individuals and performers of any style or genre and level of experience. Concessions available. ShadowCast Productions and Talent Studios, Knoxville Street, Fort Valley. Free. shadowcaststudios.weebly.com. support@shadowcaststudios.ga. 10 a.m.
Antique Steam Engine Demonstration
Blow the whistle atop the Jarrell Plantation Mill Complex and see the stationary steam engine in action. Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. $4-$6.50. 478-986-5172. 2-4 p.m.
Beer Olympics
Features six drinking games, four to six people per team. Team names and themes are encouraged. Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, 430 Cherry St. $10 registration. To sign up, email Brandon@TheBirdStage.com. 5 p.m.
Buffington’s Summer Concert Series
Featuring Uncle Earl and Friends, Scott Little Band and Universal Sigh. Oconee River Greenway Park, Milledgeville. 478-414-1975. 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Taste of the Arts: “Soul Train”
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.
Sunday
Aug. 14
Summer Art Show and Sale Opening Reception
Annual Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia members show. Exhibition on display through August. Mingle with the artists at the opening reception. Free. 2507 Moody Road, Warner Robins. 1-5 p.m.
Macon Film Guild: “A Bigger Splash”
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
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.
Correction: An earlier version of this calendar incorrectly included Buckarama in Perry. Buckarama is Aug. 19-21.
This story was originally published August 4, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."