Out & About Arts Calendar for Sept. 2, 2016

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. Sept. 2-3; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 4.

Theatre Macon presents the comedy by Ken Ludwig and directed by Jim Crisp. $25 adults, $20 seniors (60+), $15 for children/students through age 22. Call 478-746-9485 for reservations or buy tickets online at theatremacon.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the door up to an hour before showtime. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 8 p.m. Sept. 2-3 and 9-10; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8; and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 4 and 11.

Presented by the Perry Players Community Theatre. 909 Main St., Perry. $18 adults, $15 seniors, military and students. perryplayers.org. 478-987-5354. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9-10,16-17 and 23-24; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11 and 18.

Presented by the Backlot Players. Box Office is open 4-7 p.m. Sept. 6-8 and two hours prior to show time. Rose Theater, 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students and active military. 478-994-0443. thebacklotplayers.org. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9-10; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11.

Written by Lillian Taylor, directed by Vanessa Harris. Presented by Greater Vineville Baptist Church. Glover-Lockett Fellowship Hall, Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church, 2656 Napier Ave. $12. 478-954-9025 or 478-542-0088. 7 p.m. Sept. 10.

By Johnna Adams; directed by Scot J. Mann. Presented by Mercer University Theatre. Advance ticket purchase is recommended, but tickets will also be available at the door. Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College St. $15 general admission, $10 with Mercer I.D. tickets.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8-10; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11.

By A.R. Gurney; directed by Michael Castle. $16 adults; $14 students, senior citizens and active military (ID required). 478-929-4579. wrlt.org. Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. 8 p.m. Sept. 16-17 and 21-23; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 24.

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $20; $15 seniors and students. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 3 p.m. Sept. 25.

Part of the Grand’s Broadway Series. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $45-$71. TheGrandMacon.com. 478-301-5470. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2-3.

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.

Presented by Theatreworks USA. A musical revue that brings American civics lessons to life. Recommended for fourth-eighth grades. Part of the GrandKids Arts Education Series. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $7. TheGrandMacon.com. tickets@mercer.edu. 478-301-5470. 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13.

Lisa Loomer’s fable for all ages with humor, myth and song. Directed by Frazer Lively. Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Porter Fine Arts Building, Wesleyan College. $10 adults, $5 seniors, students, children and alumnae. wesleyancollege.edu. 8 p.m. Oct. 13-15; 2 p.m. Oct. 15.

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $20; $15 seniors and students. 478-742-2000. douglasstheatre.org. 3 p.m. Oct. 16.

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.

Guest artist recital. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2.

Featuring Center for Strings faculty and students. Seating is first-come, first-served. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 3 p.m. Sept. 5.

Featuring the African-American Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra of Atlanta. With special guests Future Generation, Aris and Artis and Macedonia Choir. Presented by the International Cherry Blossom Festival. Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. $50 adults, $10 ages 5-17. 478-262-6243. thegrandmacon.com. 7 p.m. Sept. 10.

Hosted by the Heart of Georgia Barbershop Chorus and the Sweet Georgia Sound (Sweet Adeline). Men and women of all ages are invited for an evening of fun, laughter, snacks, and barbershop singing. Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave. Free. hogchorus.org. sweetgeorgiasound.org. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 13.

Featuring Jonathan Swygert, trumpet, Douglas Hill, trumpet, Jay Hanselman, horn, Hollie Lawing, trombone, and Eric Bubacz, tuba. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13.

Presented by Chamber Ensembles comprised from the Mercer University Wind Ensemble and featuring a woodwind quintet and a full brass choir. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16.

A gala concert of the Townsend School of Music, hosted by the Mercer Singers. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 2 p.m. Sept. 17.

Featuring Myrna Clayton, with opening act the Douglass Theatre Youth Jazz Orchestra. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $22 general admission, $35 VIP in advance; $27 general admission, $38 VIP day of show. Michael Johnson, 478-342-2509. 5 p.m. Sept. 18.

Seating is first-come, first-served. Bell House Salon, 315 College St. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7 p.m. Sept. 19.

Part of the Joan Stockstill Godsey Series. Fickling Hall, Mercer University. Free. music.mercer.edu. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24.

Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. Free. 478-745-3331. 4 p.m. Sept. 25.

Burden Parlor, Wesleyan College. Award-winning ensemble playing chamber music. Presented by the Macon Concert Association. $25 adults, $10 students; season subscriptions are $80 adults, $40 students. 478-301-5470. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6.

Featuring piano, organ, opera and instrumental music. Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 7 p.m. Oct. 20.

The featured work is Gabriel Faure’s Requiem, accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra. The Griffin Choral Arts Chamber Choir will perform Morten Lauridsen’s “Les Chansons des Roses.” $15 general admission. 888-SING1-88. griffinchoralarts.org. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20.

Bragg Jam presents concerto for violin, rock band and string orchestra, composed by R.E.M.’s Mike Mills for Robert McDuffie, featuring the Fifth House Ensemble. 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 new collection of songs. Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena, 1400 Coleman Ave. maconpops.com. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

Experience the collaborative harmony of three artists: Cherry Brewer, Travis Hart and Michelle Lisenby. Entertainment by local musicians will take place outside the gallery including the Vineyard Band, John Charles Griffin, Randy Wesson and Robbie Robertson. Exhibit on display Sept. 2-30. Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St. Free. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 2.

Featuring original artwork by the 567’s art instructors. A variety of mediums will be on display, including painting and photography. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments at the opening reception. Free. The exhibit will be on display Sept. 9-30. The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 First St. 478-238-6051. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Sept. 9.

A judged exhibit featuring the work of Middle Georgia artists. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. Free. 478-744-9557. middlegeorgiaaart.org. On display through Sept. 9.

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. On display 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.

McCrary Gallery, Murphy Art Building, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. On display through Sept. 23.

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.

Luke Buffenmyer is an artist working in a variety of mediums. Peacock Gallery, Russell Hall, Middle Georgia State University Cochran Campus. Free. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Friday. Charlie Agnew, charlie.agnew@mga.edu. mga.edu. On display through Sept. 30.

By Hilda Wilson. Part of Music and the Arts at Vineville. Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave. 478-745-3331. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through September.

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.

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.

By Tracy Letts; directed by Jim Crisp. Roles for two women ages 40-70 and for seven men ages 20-50 (two African-American, four Irish-American, one Polish and one Russian). Performance dates are Oct. 14-23. Theatre Macon, 438 Cherry St. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4-5.

Audition times vary by role, check website for audition times for each role. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to audition times. Everyone auditioning must be 8 years old as of Sept. 1. All girls auditioning must be currently enrolled in a dance school. Students under 18 must have signed parent permission. No absences allowed during rehearsals, costume fittings or performances. Performance dates: Dec. 7-11. Saturday auditions: Vineville Academy, 2260 Vineville Ave. Sunday auditions: Dance Arts Studio, 614 Poplar St. midganutcracker.com. Cindy Jarrard, 478-731-7912, or Susan Hammock, 478-714-3036. Sept. 17-18.

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.

Media should be 2D or 3D, to drink from, faces, etc. Prospectus and entry forms are available on the website. Deadline to enter: 5 p.m. Sept. 13. The exhibit will be on display Sept. 16-Oct. 14. Gallery Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. middlegeorgiaart.org. 478-744-9557. middlegeorgiaart@bellsouth.net. Entry deadline Sept. 13.

A juried artist marketplace featuring hundreds of works of art by 30-50 artists from across the country. A Celebrating Art event. Stratford Academy, Science Center, 6010 Peake Road. celebratingartmcn@gmail.com. Oct. 24-29.

On-site experiences of artists at work on their craft. A Celebrating Art event. Stratford Academy, 6010 Peake Road. celebratingartmcn@gmail.com. Oct. 24, 26 and 28.

Featuring American realist painter Bo Bartlett. Wine and cheese reception included. A Celebrating Art event. Idle Hour Country Club, 251 Idle Hour Drive. $30. celebratingartmcn@gmail.com. Oct. 25.

Recognizing individuals, organizations and businesses that have made significant contributions to the arts and cultural life of Middle Georgia. maconartsalliance.org. 478-743-6940. Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 6 p.m. Oct. 25.

Featuring author, Southern Living editor, designer, gardener, cook and writer James Farmer. Lunch catered by Fountain of Juice. A Celebrating Art event. Stratford Academy, 6010 Peake Road. $50. celebratingartmcn@gmail.com. Oct. 26.

Hosted by Daniel Montoute. Encompass a multitude of artistic styles and mediums and showcasing different cultural influences. Ampersand (&) Guild, 504 Fifth St. 478-978-7268. darkedenmacon@gmail.com. 7 p.m. Oct. 28.

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 August 31, 2016 at 3:52 PM with the headline "Out & About Arts Calendar for Sept. 2, 2016."