Calendar of Middle Georgia arts and entertainment events from Nov. 29
Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza
Witness the magic of Christmas with 500,000 dazzling lights that dance in time to music produced by Macon Pops. Presented by NewTown Macon and Macon Pops at downtown Macon.
Free. 6-11 p.m. through Jan. 3
Favorite Things Exhibit
Local artwork on sale for $100 and less. Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at 456 First St., Macon.
Free admission. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 23
Handmade Holiday
Features original works by regional artists, curated for the gifting season. Choose from pottery, ornaments, jewelry, scarves and more. Light refreshments will be served at opening reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6.. Presented by Macon Arts Alliance at Macon Arts Gallery, 486 First St., Macon.
Free admission. Various times through Dec. 11.
Holiday Artists’ Market
Unique and handmade gifts for everyone on your list. Presented by Middle Georgia Art Association at Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave., Macon.
Free admission. Various times through Jan. 11.
Ladies Night @ BPS
Spend an evening with the ladies making your own wine glasses. Presented by Blazing Paddles Studio LLC and stARTup Studios at Blazing Paddles Studio, 1055 Riverside Drive, Macon.
$170 group of three, $45 per extra person. 6 p.m. Nov. 29.
Wagon House Opry
Music from local bands, dancing and fun. Randy Greenway & Shadow Riders 6-9 p.m. Drawing at 9 p.m. Presented by Wagon House Opry at 699 Altman Road, Gray.
Donations based. 6 p.m. Nov. 30.
Shop Small Saturday
Support downtown businesses and shop at locally owned stores. Presented by NewTown Macon at downtown Macon.
Free admission. 10 a.m. Nov. 30.
Planes and Trains Model Railroad
A large miniature train display, including N-scale layout which features a 1950s drive in theater, an O-scale Lionel layout where railroad cars experience “hot box” fires and a Christmas village. Presented by Museum of Aviation at 1942 Heritage Blvd, Robins Air Force Base.
Free admission. 8 a.m.-midnight. Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
Downtown Macon Christmas Parade
This year’s theme is “It’s Beginning to Look a LOT like Christmas.” The parade goes down Cherry and Mulberry streets in downtown Macon. Presented by Main Street Macon.
Free. 4-6 p.m. Dec. 2.
Celtic Christmas
Robin Bullock, Steve Baughman and Sue Richards perform heart-warming Christmas, Appalachian, Celtic and traditional tunes in the Celtic tradition. Presented by Acoustic Productions and Wesleyan College at Wesleyan College-Pierce Chapel, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon.
$25, $15 Mercer students with ID and children 12 and younger. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3.
Mercer Music at Capricorn Grand Opening Celebration
A celebration of the rebirth of the historic Capricorn Sound Studios as Mercer Music at Capricorn, including a public dedication and an evening concert at Macon City Auditorium. Presented by Mercer Music at Capricorn at 530 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Macon.
Dedication: Free. 2-6 p.m. Dec. 3. Concert: $58-$128. 8-10 p.m. Dec. 3.
MACspeaks: Intersectionality
A Ted Talk style event on intersectionality featuring voices of Macon. Presented by Georgia Women (And Those Who Stand With Us) at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon.
Free. 7 p.m. Dec. 4.
Les Trois Voix
A female vocal trio based in Atlanta perform a mix of early music and music written within the last 50 years. Presented by Wesleyan College at Wesleyan College, Pierce Chapel, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon.
Free. 11:15 a.m. Dec. 5.
Tie Dye Scarves Workshop
Create your own custom hand-dyed infinity scarf. Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at 456 First St., Macon.
$30, includes supplies for one scarf ($25 for 567 members), $10 to make additional scarf.. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5.
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Event will feature the unveiling of the group’s new brand identity and along with other experiences. Presented by Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce at Museum of Arts & Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon.
$50 members $100 future members. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5.
Vegan Holiday Festival and Market 2019
Includes vendors of all kinds, from vegan food vendors of different styles, to vegan-friendly jewelry, vegan beauty products and more. Presented by Macon Vegans and Macon State Farmers Market at Macon State Farmers Market, 2055 Eisenhower Pkwy., Macon.
Free admission. Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 7.
2019 Rockin’ Robins Christmas Parade
Come out and enjoy the 62nd annual Warner Robins Christmas parade. Presented by Rigby’s at Rigby’s, 2001 Karl Drive, Warner Robins.
Free. 4 p.m. Dec. 7.
Holiday Sale
Featuring art and crafts by Sheila Conn, Harriet Wallace, Sue Quaack, Meg Campbell, Katherine Denton, Karen Shockley, Sharon Bailey and Roger Jamison. Presented by Cabin Sale Artists at 494 Northminster Drive, Macon.
Free admission. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 8
Historic Vineville Holiday Tour of Homes
This year’s tour showcases a rare look into the area’s delightful bungalows, cottages and Victorian homes filled with charming details. Look around at your leisure during this fully walkable tour. For those that do not care to walk, there is a complimentary shuttle that will be continuously stopping at each featured home and tour location. Presented by Vineville Neighborhood Association at Vineville Academy, 2260 Vineville Ave., Macon.
$20 advance, $25 day of tour. 1 a.m.- 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 1-6 p.m. Dec. 8.
Selfies with Black Santa and Christmas Market
Free pictures with Santa and Christmas market to purchase gifts. Presented by Faith In Action Holiness Church at 1800 Moore St., Macon.
Free admission. Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14.
”Shrek the Musical”
An exciting, hilarious, and good-for-all-ages musical the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.. Presented by Macon Little Theatre at 4220 Forsyth Road, Macon.
$20, $15 seniors ages 60 and old, $10 for students with ID. 8 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and, 12-14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15.
”Elf - The Musical”
Based on the beloved holiday film about Buddy, a young orphan mistakenly transported to the North Pole and raised as an elf, who embarks on an adventure to discover his true human self. Presented by Theatre Macon at438 Cherry St., Macon.
$25, $20 seniors 60 and older, $25 military with ID and $10 youths 23 and younger. 8 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15.
Get your event included
To see more events or to submit items for consideration for the calendar, visit Macon365.com.