Out & About

Out & About 10 Days Calendar

The 5th Dimension will perform Sept. 4 at the Grand Opera House.
The 5th Dimension will perform Sept. 4 at the Grand Opera House.

Friday

Aug. 26

Brent Cobb

Part of the Music at the Mount concert series. With opening act Good Country People. Bring picnics, no outside alcohol, no smoking. Terraced seating (ground/stage level for reserved tables only). In case of rain, concerts will be held in McAuley Hall Gym on campus. $15 in advance, $20 at the gate, $200 VIP table for eight. musicatthemount.com. Mount de Sales Academy’s Zuver Center Amphitheater, 851 Orange St. 7 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 is required. 478-993-3053. 7-8:30 p.m.

Macon Pops: “Songs of the Summer”

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. Middle Georgia State University, 100 University Parkway. maconpops.com. 7:30 p.m.

Kings and Queens of Hip-Hop

Hosted by Comedian Marvin Dixon. Featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DMX, Juvenile, Trina, Young Buck, Mike Jones, Khia and Dukwon. $33-$75. ticketmaster.com. Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. 7:30 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Directed by John Freeman. Not recommended for children under 10. Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. $20 adults, $15 seniors (60+), $10 students (ages 10-23). 478-477-3342 or 478-471-7529. maconlittletheatre.org. 8 p.m.

Popcorn at the Peach: “Monsters, Inc.”

Family movie night event series. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health dining room patio, 1960 Ga. 247 Connector, Byron. Free. navicenthealth.org. 8-10 p.m.

Sky Over Macon

Explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia, then see a live presentation in the Mark Smith Planetarium. View the night sky through powerful telescopes. Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. masmacon.org. 8 p.m.

Saturday

Aug. 27

Downtown Macon Urban Air Market

Farmers, artisans and other vendors will be promoting and selling such things as locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, hand-crafted products and vintage items. Corner of Third and Plum streets, downtown Macon. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

20th annual Open Car and Motorcycle Show

Hosted by Klassic Autos and the Jones County Cruisers. Enter your car or truck or just come for the food, music and to look at the cars. Free to view; $25 to enter a vehicle. Proceeds support the Al Sihah Transportation Fund used to take children and families to the Shriner’s hospitals. Al Sihah Shrine Park, 222 Mecca Drive. 9 a.m.-3 p.m

Presenting Gospel Greatest

Gospel showcase. An A.J. Holden production. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $10 adults, $5 children 11 and younger. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 6 p.m.

“Russian to the Finnish”

Presented by the Macon Symphony Orchestra, with new music director Jerry Steichen and piano soloist Spencer Myer. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $40 adults, $20 students, $15 children; season tickets available. maconsymphony.com. 478-301-5300. 6:30 p.m. conductor chat, 7:30 p.m. concert.

“A Salute to America”

Featuring patriotic music including stirring marches and other songs of liberty performed by the Eclectic Jazz band and Liberty Singers Chorale. Presented by the Backlot Players. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students and active military. thebacklotplayers.org. 7:30 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Aug. 26.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

Aug. 28

“The Odd Couple”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Aug. 26.) 2:30 p.m.

“A Salute to America”

Presented by the Backlot Players. The Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. (See Saturday, Aug. 27). 2:30 p.m.

International Taste of Soul

Enjoy soul and comfort foods from cultures around the world, featuring dishes by many local chefs. Tour the museum and enjoy cultural dance performances. Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. $30 members, $35 non-members; $15 children (ages 3-17). tubmanmuseum.com. 3-6 p.m.

Harold Thomas and Danger Zone

Part of the Fall Concert Series of Rhythm N Jazz on the Dock. Gateway Park, downtown Macon. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 478-319-9167. 6 p.m.

Bo Ponder Day

Musical celebration including a special tribute to soul brother Gregg Brooks. Special guests include James Duncan, Blackpearl, Big Ro Williams, Mose Stovall, Ms. San, Mike Haugabrook, Latrice Johnson, C.C. Evans and more. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $15 advance, $20 door. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 7 p.m.

Monday

Aug. 29

“May I Have Your Autograph, Please?”

Last chance to see the collection of diverse autographs belonging to 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.

Luke Buffenmyer Gallery Talk

Luke Buffenmyer is an artist working in a variety of mediums. Check out the opening reception for the exhibition, along with a gallery talk by the artist. Peacock Gallery, Russell Hall, Middle Georgia State University Cochran Campus. Free. Charlie Agnew, charlie.agnew@mga.edu. mga.edu. 6 p.m.

Tuesday

Aug. 30

Wesleyan Faculty Art Show Opening Reception

McCrary Gallery, Murphy Art Building, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 6-7 p.m.

Townsend All-Faculty Gala Concert

A showcase of performances by distinguished faculty artists. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Aug. 31

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.

Thursday

Sept. 1

Hay House Tours

Tour Macon’s “Palace of the South.” 934 Georgia Ave. $11 adults; $10 seniors and military; $7 students; free for children younger than 6 and members of the Georgia Trust. 478-742-8155. hayhousemacon.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Aug. 26.) 8 p.m.

Friday

Sept. 2

All Breed UKC Dog Show

Hosted by Middle Georgia Kennel Club. Free for spectators. 478-335-1616. middlegakennelclub.com. McGill Marketplace, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. 3-9 p.m.

“Les Trois Artistes” Opening Reception

Experience the collaborative harmony of three artists: Cherry Brewer, Travis Hart and Michelle Lisenby. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. 5-8 p.m.

William Denton, Trumpet

Guest artist recital. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m.

“The Big Short”

Part of the 2016 movie series. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $5 general admission; $45 series subscription. 478-301-5470. TheGrandMacon.com. 7:30 p.m.

“Lend Me A Tenor”

Directed by Jim Crisp. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60+), $15 for children/students through age 22. Buy tickets online at theatremacon.com or purchase them at the door up to an hour before showtime. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 8 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Aug. 26.) 8 p.m.

Saturday

Sept. 3

All Breed UKC Dog Show

McGill Marketplace, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. (see Friday, Sept. 2.) 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Labor Day Folklife Festival

See demonstrations of the daily chores required to run a farm, enjoy music and games and dine at the Friends Café. Bring home locally-made goods that the Jarrell family would have produced. Jarrell Plantation, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. $4-$6.50. 478-986-5172. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 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.

“Lend Me A Tenor”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Sept. 2). 8 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Aug. 26.) 8 p.m.

Sunday

Sept. 4

All Breed UKC Dog Show

McGill Marketplace, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. (see Friday, Sept. 2.) 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

“The Odd Couple”

Macon Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Road. (See Friday, Aug. 26.) 2:30 p.m.

“Lend Me A Tenor”

Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. (See Friday, Sept. 2). 2:30 p.m.

The 5th Dimension

Includes original member Florence LaRue, along with Willie Williams, Leonard Tucker, Patrice Morris and Floyd Smith. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $47-$55. TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. 7:30 p.m.

This story was originally published August 25, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Out & About 10 Days Calendar."

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