Calendar of Middle Georgia arts and entertainment events from Dec. 13
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.
Children’s Christmas Tea
The decorated main rooms of the Hay House will be the backdrop for a range of activities for young children: Holiday readings in the Music Room by some of our city’s best storytellers, an elaborate demonstration in the dining room of making a gingerbread house, a Christmas craft in the old kitchen and a visit with Santa where photos will be taken. Presented by Hay House at 934 Georgia Ave., Macon.
$25 per child (12 and younger) and one accompanying adult. $50 family rate for up to five people, reservations required. 2-4 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Dec. 15.
Cookies And Cocoa With Santa
Get in the Christmas spirit with food truck treats, local vendor gifts, Christmas carols, free cookies and cocoa and free Santa photos. Presented by Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce at Amerson River Park, 2600 Riverview Road, Macon.
Free admission. 2 p.m. Dec. 14.
Christmas in Downtown
No matter what the temperature, there will be snow at Rosa Parks Square, along with music, free pictures with Santa, carolers, cider, and more. Shop the Holiday Market from 2-6 p.m. for unique, last minute gifts. Presented by Just Tap’d, Main Street Macon and NewTown Macon at Just Tap’d, 488 First St., Macon.
Free admission. 2 p.m. Dec. 16.
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
Pictures with the Grinch
The most famous greenie-meanie from Dr. Seuss’ Christmas tale will stop in for pictures and treats. Bring your camera. Presented by Golden Bough Bookstore at 371 Cotton Ave., Macon.
Free. 1-3 p.m.. Dec. 14.
Harry Potter Yule Ball
Grab your dancing shoes and a partner for a nerdy karaoke night featuring DJB3. There’s a great playlist and requests will be taken all night. Grab special Harry Potter themed drinks throughout the night as well. Presented by Reboot Retrocade & Bar at 566 Cherry St., Macon.
Free admission. 8 p.m. Dec. 14.
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. 14.
The Met Opera Live in HD “ The Magic Flute ” Holiday Encore
A special holiday presentation of Mozart’s classic. Presented by Douglass Theatre at 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon.
$24, $20 seniors, $5 students. 12:55 p.m. Dec. 14.
Celebration Dance
Take part in the last dance of the calendar year. Includes music by DJ Chester Gibbs and free snacks. Presented by USA Dance-Greater Macon Chapter at Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road, Macon.
$12 for non-members, $5 for students with ID. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
Ocmulgee Arts open house
Come for light refreshments and a celebration of new works by artist Lisa Moore. Presented by Ocmulgee Art at 2242 Ingleside Ave.
Free admission. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14.
Harry Potter Themed Bake Off
Now is your chance to make your own Treacle Tarts, Pumpkin Patis, or Cauldron Cakes. Presented by Reboot Retrocade & Bar at 566 Cherry St., Macon.
Free admission and entries. $15 judge registration. 2 p.m. Dec. 15.
”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. 13-14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 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. 13-14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15.
The Nutcracker
Amelia Pelton directs a dance production of the classic ballet. Presented by Georgia College Theatre at Russell Auditorium, 201 N Clarke St., Milledgeville
$12, $8 seniors, Georgia College faculty or staff and non-Georgia College students, $5 Georgia College students. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15.
“God Came Near” Christmas Cantata
A Christmas musical by Tom Fettke with narration by Max Lucado, The worship program will feature the sanctuary choir, brass ensemble, and community orchestra members. Presented by Vineville Baptist Church at 2591 Vineville Ave., Macon.
Free. 10:45 a.m.-noon Dec. 15.
Cottage Christmas
Holiday Open House at the Sidney Lanier Cottage. Light refreshments will be served and several artists will have their works available for sale. Presented by Historic Macon Foundation at Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St., Macon.
Free admission. 2 p.m. Dec. 15.
O’Tis The Season
Fundraising concert for Otis Redding Foundation features Lamar Williams Jr., as well as the talents from various foundation programs, including the Dream Choir and Otis Camp Allstars. Presented by Otis Redding Foundation at Hargray Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St., Macon.
$25-$50. 7-9 p.m. Dec. 19.
Third Thursday Organ Interlude
Featuring tenor Richard Kosowski and Organist Nelda Chapman. Presented by St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar St., Macon.
Free. Noon Dec 19.
”The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Tim Burton-produced film about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, who stumbles onto Christmastown and decides he wants Santa’s job, infusing the season with a little Halloween mischief and mayhem. Presented by Grand Opera House at 651 Mulberry St., Macon
$5. 7 p.m. Dec. 20.
Dec 20, 2019 at 7:00 pm
”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. 13-14, 20-21; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
Hall-iday Hangout
Visit a place where history is celebrated and enjoy music, cookies and cocoa, children’s crafts and Christmas movies in the theater. Presented by Georgia Sports Hall of Fame at 301 Cherry St., Macon.
Free. 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 2.
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
Holiday Artists’ Market
Choose from 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. Through Jan. 11.
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This story was originally published December 13, 2019 at 6:00 AM.