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10 Days Calendar

Mike Dorn of Juliette carries a climbing deer stand while walking with his son Hunter, 7, who carries a gun case through the 2015 Buckarama in Perry.
Mike Dorn of Juliette carries a climbing deer stand while walking with his son Hunter, 7, who carries a gun case through the 2015 Buckarama in Perry. jvorhees@macon.com

Friday

Aug. 12

Ole Clinton Opry

This week: 5 p.m. House Band, 7 p.m. Still Cruisin Band. 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. $2 admission at the door, free for ages 16 and younger. 478-825-4118 or clintonopry.com. 5:30-10 p.m.

Hometown Celebration

Celebrate Milledgeville, a Great American Main Street City. Peter Rosado Flores will provide a salsa and Latin dance demonstration, followed by the RX Band at 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Dinner specials, deals and discounts all evening. The Shoppes on North Wayne Street will have live music from Dusty McCook, face painting and a bean bag toss. 100 block of West Hancock Street, Milledgeville. 478-414-4014. mainstreetdesk@milledgevillega.us. 6-10 p.m.

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

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.

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.

Elvis Tribute

Performed by Jason Sikes with guest Randy Stephens. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $20. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7 p.m.

End of Summer Dance

Lesson in Swing by Paula East. Social dancing from 8:15-10:30 p.m. Hosted by the USA Dance Chapter 6059. Light snacks and water provided, soft drinks for a donation. Music by DJ. Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. $8 USA Dance members, $12 nonmembers and $5 students with ID. 478-743-7970. 7:30 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

Featuring Robert E. Coleman and the Night Owls. 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.

Rhythm N’ Jazz on the Dock

Featuring Edward Dunbar, lead singer of the Drifters. Presented by the Fall Edition Concert Series. Gateway Park, 301 Riverside Drive. 478-319-9167. 6 p.m.

Monday

Aug. 15

“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.

Tuesday

Aug. 16

Bagpiper

Hosted by the Ocmulgee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Dan Bray, nationally known bagpiper for the Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard, will present a program. Guests welcome. Golden Corral Buffet and Grill, 4704 Presidential Parkway. Free. 478-952-2196. 6 p.m.

Wednesday

Aug. 17

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.

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

Aug. 18

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.

Yappy Hour

Bring your pooch for doggy demonstrations, live music and giveaways. Humans can purchase beer or wine and be entered to win door prizes. Macon Dog Park, Adams Street, downtown Macon. Free. collegehillmacon.com. 5-8 p.m.

Friday

Aug. 19

“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. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. tubmanmuseum.com. Free with museum admission of $6-$10. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Buckarama

Hosted by Georgia Wildlife Federation. McGill Marketplace and Heritage Hall, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. $8 adults, $5 over 65 and 6-12, free for kids under 6 with adult. gwf.org. 1-7 p.m.

Cranford Hollow

Hear the Hilton Head Island-based band, known for evocative, occasionally psychedelic fiddle and guitar melodies and a driving rock rhythm section. The Crazy Bull, 473 Second St., 478-621-4302. 10 p.m.

Saturday

Aug. 20

Buckarama

McGill Marketplace and Heritage Hall, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. (See Friday, Aug. 19). 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Butterfly Bio Blitz

Help collect data and identify the different species of butterfly at the Ocmulgee National Monument. The park will provide cameras, binoculars and field guides while supplies last. Children’s education and craft programs include painting a butterfly house and sun catcher wind chime to take home and a toddler’s story time at 11 a.m. Open to the public. Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. 478-752-8257. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Macon Beer Festival

Sample dozens of beers from breweries across Georgia. Benefits Pints for Prostates. Third and Poplar streets, downtown Macon. $35 in advance, $40 day of, $75 VIP. themaconbeerfest.org. 3-7 p.m.

Demun Jones

Recording artist with the Average Joes touring in support of his new album, “Beast.” Proceeds will benefit the JCHS batting cage fund. Jones County Fairgrounds, Gray. $10. demunjones.com. 6 p.m.

Summer’s Night Picnic and Dance

Benefiting Pine Pointe, Navicent Health. The Grapevine band will be playing at 7:30 p.m. $35 balcony; $280 table for eight. City Auditorium, 415 First St. Call 478-633-GIVE for tickets and information. 6:30 p.m.

United in Pink Vegas

Blackjack, poker, roulette, craps and more. Heavy hors d’oeuvres. $2,500 casino bucks (play money). Silent auction, DJ, dancing, cash bar, raffle and prizes. Proceeds benefit families affected by breast cancer through the programs and services offered by United in Pink. Idle Hour Country Club, 251 Idle Hour Drive. $50 per person. unitedinpink.org. 7 p.m.

Departure: The Journey Tribute Band

Old Opera House, 42 Lumpkin St., Hawkinsville. $25. hawkinsvilleoperahouse.com. 478-783-1884. 7:30 p.m.

Indie Live Show

Featuring former contestants from “American Idol,” “The Voice,” “Duets” and “X-Factor” and independent artists from Europe and the United States. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday

Aug. 21

Buckarama

McGill Marketplace and Heritage Hall, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry. (See Friday, Aug. 19). 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

“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.

Methodist Choir Festival

Usher’s Temple C.M.E. Church, 411 Railroad St., Fort Valley. Geri Harker, 478-956-5717. 3:30 p.m.

Rhythm N’ Jazz on the Dock

Featuring Pam Bowman, Wilkie and the Way From Augusta, bringing a showcase on Aretha Franklin. Presented by the Fall Edition Concert Series. Gateway Park, 301 Riverside Drive. 478-319-9167. 6 p.m.

This story was originally published August 11, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "10 Days Calendar."

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