Calendar of Middle Georgia arts and entertainment events from Dec. 6
Holiday Party and Book Signing
Randy Wesson & Friends will perform as local authors Kirk West, John Griffin and Willie Perkins sign books. Fill holiday shopping list with music photography by West. Food, wine, beer and soft drinks served. Presented by Gallery West at 447 Third St., Macon.
Free. 5 p.m. Dec. 6.
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.
Christmas Festival
Crafts, gifts, food and free inflatables fun for the kids. Presented by Centerville United Methodist Church at 600 North Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville.
Free admission. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7.
2019 Rockin’ Robins Christmas Parade
Parade starts at the intersection of Sutherlin Drive and go westbound down Cohen Walker towards Lake Joy and end at the intersection with Karl Drive. Presented by Rigby’s at 2001 Karl Drive, Warner Robins.
Free. 4 p.m. Dec. 7.
Plantation Christmas
Take a tour of Jarrell Plantation decorated for the holidays with authentic decor and enjoy live music, warm cider and cookies, and a story time with Mrs. Claus. Also, write and send a letter to Santa at the old post office. Presented by Jarrell Plantation and Young America Music Schools at Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette, GA 31046
$1-$6.50. 3-6 p.m. Dec. 7.
Society Garden Christmas Jam
Featuring pictures with Santa, a Human Snow Globe, the Grinch, and Anna & Elsa. Music from 4-8 p.m. Gourmet hot chocolate and s’mores will be available and SEC Championship will be shohwn on a big screen. Presented by Society Garden at 2389 Ingleside Ave., Macon.
Free admission. 3-11:30 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.
Free admission. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 8.
Macon Film Guild Presents: “Official Secrets”
The gripping true story of a British intelligence specialist whose job involves handling classified information. Presented by Macon Film Guild at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon.
$5. 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8.
Wesleyan’s Christmas Concert
Featuring Concert Choir, the Wesleyannes and Christmas carole sing-alongs. Presented by Wesleyan College at 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon.
Free. 4 p.m. Dec. 8.
Lessons and Carols
celebrate the birth of Jesus and the promise of the Messiah through Scripture, carols, hymns and choral and Instrumental music. Presented by Northminster Presbyterian Church at 565 Wimbish Road, Macon.
Free. 10:30 a.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.
Silent Santa
Children and adults with sensory-processing special needs are invited to a special visit with Santa. Because space is limited, registration is required. Presented by Middle Georgia Regional Library at Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave..
Free. 6 p.m. Dec. 10.
The Juxtaposition of Prophecy and Fulfillment: Christmas Chorale
Hear the sounds of the season performed by a choir of over 50 singers under the direction of Tom Granum and accompanied by Lisa Shepard. Presented by The Morning Music Club at Wesleyan College-Pierce Chapel, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon.
Free. 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12.
Hay House Christmas Luncheons
Private Christmas luncheon at the Palace of the South. Reservations are required. Presented by Hay House at 934 Georgia Ave., Macon.
$35. 11:30 a.m. Dec. 12-13.
Macon Bike Party: Holiday Hustle
A slow-paced community bicycle ride for people of all ages and skills levels. Come enjoy our great city and its neighborhoods from a unique perspective. Presented by Bike Walk Macon at 338 Poplar St., Macon.
Free. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12.
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.
Nutcracker of Middle Georgia
Come witness the magic of this Christmas tradition celebrating its 35th season. Presented by Nutcracker of Middle Georgia at The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St., Macon.
$12-$32.50. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15.
”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.
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
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
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This story was originally published December 6, 2019 at 5:00 AM.