Black History Month calendar
Events are scheduled across Middle Georgia in the coming weeks in celebration of Black History Month to mark the history, culture and achievements of the black community.
Feb. 5
Envisioning Emancipation: Black Americans and the End of Slavery
Tubman African American Museum, 310 Cherry St. An exhibit with images taken from the 1850s to 1930s. Photographs explore different ways black Americans positioned themselves in society. For more information, call (478) 743-8544.
Feb. 6
Civil War Class
10 a.m. to noon, Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. Instructional Civil War history class for first- to third-grade students. Students will learn about the Civil War's key historical figures and events. Followed by an arts and crafts event. $15 per student. Reservations required. Limit of 12 students. (478) 745-5982.
Sixth Annual Heritage Festival
6 p.m., Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The All-Douglass Choir performs "A Choral Celebration of African-American Composers," featuring Bibb County high school students. Free admission. (478) 292-0105.
Feb. 8
Research resources
7 p.m., Flint Energies Conference Room, 900 Ga. 96, Warner Robins. The Central Georgia Genealogical Society presents Johnetta Brooks for its February program. Her topic, "How I Discovered 50 Super Slaves of Georgia," will feature research sources for African-American and slave research. (478) 987-7260 or go to www.cggs.com.
Feb. 9
Living History Tours
Feb. 9 at 10 a.m., Feb. 15 at 11 a.m., Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. and Feb. 28 at 3 p.m., Tubman African American Museum, 310 Cherry St. Guided museum tours with actors portraying historical figures. Ages 3-17 $6, $10 per adult. (478) 743-8544.
Feb. 12
Black History Month Film Series "Honeydripper"
7:30 p.m., Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A movie about a famous backwoods nightspot that plans a big night featuring the hottest musician on the chitlin' circuit -- Guitar Sam. Free admission. (478) 292-0105.
Feb. 13
James Brown: The Macon Factor
2 p.m., Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The event pays homage to James Brown and explores the musical influence Macon had on the artist. The final discussion includes a musical. The discussion will be facilitated by Deborah-Patrice Hamlin. (478) 744-0836.
Feb. 16
Code Red: Take Over
7 p.m., Macon City Auditorium, 415 First St., Real Talent Media Group will feature Grammy Award winning singers Monica and Kelly Price. Tickets are on sale for $28, $48, $58, $78. Buy tickets at ticketmaster.com. (478) 751-9232.
Feb. 19
Black History Month Film Series "Code name: The Cleaner"
7:30 p.m., Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Free admission. (478) 292-0105.
Feb. 21
Blind Boys of Alabama in Concert
5 p.m., Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tickets range from $18-25. (478) 742-2000.
Feb. 25-Feb. 27
Beloved Community Symposium at Mercer University
6:30 p.m., banquet in President's Dining Room, University Center, 1501 Mercer University Drive. The event discusses racial healing in Macon. Free admission for all events. Reservations are required for meals. (478) 475-9056.
Feb. 26
Black History Month Film Series "Code name: The Cleaner"
7:30 p.m., Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., a religious film that celebrates the power of prayer. (478) 292-0105.
Feb. 27
Neighbors through History
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Joint tours with the Cannonball House and Hay House. The Hay House will have self-guided tours of the first three levels of the house and an exhibit as well. Free admission. (478) 742-8155.
What Color is Your Brother?
7:30-9 p.m., Grand Opera House, Macon, 651 Mulberry St. Violinist Robert McDuffie, the Mercer University Orchestra and Theatre Macon's Youth Actors Company present "What Color is Your Brother? An exploration of race through music." Admission is free. (478) 301-5470.
Ongoing
Jim Alexander: Participant Observer
The exhibit will be open from Jan. 22- April 2 at the Tubman African American Museum, 310 Cherry St. The exhibit will showcase over 40 photographs from Jim Alexander. The photos represent more than four decades of the artist's work. (478) 743-8544.
Compiled by Marin Guta, Center for Collaborative Journalism.
This story was originally published January 30, 2016 at 4:40 PM with the headline "Black History Month calendar ."