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Thur March 11
This day in history: (1997) Ashes of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry are launched into space.

The talented teens of Theatre Macon’s Youth Actors Company open “Big River,” the incredible musical version of Huckleberry Finn that was a Broadway hit. It's directed by Sylvia Haynie with music direction by Laura Voss and stars students from nearly every public and private high school in Macon. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 on Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, thrugh March 14. Tickets are $12 to $15. For reservations call 478.746.9485.

Capitol Theatre screens Michael Moore’s documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story” at 7 p.m. Admission is $1. For reservations or more info about films at the Capitol call 478.257.6381.

Sat March 13
This day in history: (1996) Thomas Hamilton kills 16 kindergardeners, their teacher and himself.

"Young Stars of Tomorrow" will be featured in the Macon Symphony Orchestra concert at the Grand Opera House. Locally grown, young talents include Jasmine Habersham (voice), Anna Darnell (clarinet) and Ben Altman (guitar) who will perform with the MSO Saturday, March 13th at 7:30 pm.Join us by calling the box office at 467/301-5300. Adult tickets $35/Student and Military $15/Children 12 years and under $10.

Sun March 14
This day in history: (1985) Michael Secrest (U.S.) completes 24-hour ride of 516 mi.

Second Sunday Brunch featuring the Ralph Roddenbery Band. Noon until 2pm at Washington Park. (In case of rain, event will move to the Armory Ballroom) Bring your lunch or buy one on site from Michael’s on  Mulberry. Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s also for sale. CollegeHillMacon.com

Wed March 17
This day in history: (1987) IBM releases PC-DOS version 3.3.

Pianist Laura Nocciero in concert, presented by the Macon Concert Association. at Burden Parlor in the Olive Swann Porter Bldg. at Wesleyan College. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 at the door, seating limited.

Thur March 18
This day in history: (1989) Largest Art robbery in the history, where 12 paintings valued at $100 million are stolen.

Rodney Carrington at Macon Auditorium Carrington has built a cult following with his no-holds barred stand-up that includes comedy and music about the funny side of redneck lifestyles, women at bars, men acting like men and oddball sex. Ticket Prices: $42.25 Box office: 751-9232.

Cherry Blossom Festival

Daily: Sea Lion Splash
Several shows daily with a nightly playtime, shows vary by date.  This 30 minute entertaining show is geared around educating the audience on the habits of the sea lions and brings out the inherent comedic behavior of these animals: catching and retrieving objects, balancing, handstands, dancing, and interaction with the audience.

Amusement Ride Specials
Monday $15.00 unlimited rides all day
Tues-Thur: $20.00 unlimited rides all day
Regular price all other days of the festival

Third St. Park Festivities
March 22nd through the 26th in Third Street Park from 11:30 until 1:30. Take your place in Downtown Macon for a grand celebration. Visitors can enjoy concerts and performances, free soft drinks from Coca-Cola and Cherries & Cream ice cream from Pet Dairy's. Also, enjoy complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides.

Fri March 19
This day in history: (1997) Supreme Court hears Internet indecency arguments.

Hay House Top of the House Tours
4 p.m. In addition to the regular daily 30 minute guided tour, allows guests to see the cupla.  $12 adults, $11 seniors/military, $9 students ages 8 and over.

Sat March 20
This day in history: (1996) Erik and Lyle Menendez found guilty of killing their parents.

Tunes and Balloons
Macon State College, gates open at 4 p.m., Balloons glow at dusk, $5 per person, children under 6 are free. Hot air balloon tether rides, children’s activities, live music, and a balloon glow, Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics

Pink Pancake Breakfast
7:30 until 10:30 a.m. at the Food Tent at Central City Park. $5.00/plate with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society, Free Parking.

Pet Fashion Show
Presented by FURever Friends. 1 until 2:30 on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage, registration begins at 11 a.m. Fashion show for pets and their owners including categories such as Best Dressed, Pet/Owner Look-A-Like, Most Unusual, and Prettiest in Pink. Prizes for winners. Free Event, rain date Sunday, March 21st

Dixie Disc Dogs Championships
Central City Park from 11 until 5 p.m. $5 fee for dogs. Premier Frisbee Dogs from around the country compete for the Championship Title, Free Event

Bed Race
1 p.m. on Cherry Street in downtown Macon. Teams of 5 competing for fastest, funniest, most original, judge’s choice, and the fastest bed.  Free Event

Third Annual Lawn Mower Grand Prix 
USLMRA STA-BIL Racing Event Benefitting Cox Capital Theatre, 10 until 4 p.m. (478) 257-6391
Amerson Water Works Park, Free Event!

Picnic and Pops
5 p.m. on Coleman Hill, Bond Street in Macon
Featuring the Middle Georgia Concert Band
Free Event. Bring your picnics and lawn chairs!

Ocmulgee Lantern Light Tours
1207 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA, (478) 752-8257
Gates open from 7:30 until 10 p.m. One mile walk along the lantern light trail.  Ranger led tours at 7:30 & 9 p.m. $5 per adult, kids free

Sun March 21
This day in history: (1991) U.N. Security Council panel decided to lift the food embargo on Iraq.

Middle Georgia Youth Ballet
2:30 p.m. Grand Opera House
$10 adults, $8 Students, $10 day of show, general admission. A Grand Afternoon of Song and Dance Featuring Les Patineurs from The Skaters and Where the Wild Things Are
as well as performances by the Mercer University Children’s Choir

Cherry Blossom Parade
3 p.m. on Cherry and Mulberry Streets

Tues March 23
This day in history: (1990) Former Exxon Valdez Captain Joseph Hazelwood ordered to help clean up Prince William Sound and pay $50,000 in restitution for 1989 oil spill.

A Taste of the South by the Federated Garden Clubs of Macon
(478) 742-0921House Tours 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Lunch 12 Noon. $20 “Old South” luncheon with a garden photography lecture.  The home is located in the historic district on the National Historic Register.

Army Ground Forces Band Concert
7:30 p.m. at Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Rd.
Patriotic and popular music, Free Event

Thur March 25
This day in history: (2008) 160 square mile part of the Antarctic ice shelf disintegrates.

Fashion Show and Champagne Brunch 11:30 a.m. at the Macon City Auditorium, Celebrity Emcee Liz Fabian, Celebrity Guest Models, Pink Champagne and Catered Brunch.  Tickets are $35 per person or $300 for a table of 10 and can be purchased by calling Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 301-5470

Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Concert
7:30 p.m. at Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Rd.
Jazz and patriotic music, Free Event

Defending the Caveman
7:30 p.m. Grand Opera House
$39.50 Mercer Ticket Sales (478) 301-5470
The longest running solo play in Broadway history. Without taking sides, this insightful comedy explores the ongoing battle for understanding between the sexes.

Ongoing

- music
Poetic Peace Open Mic: Y-O on the 1’s and 2’s every Tuesday at 567 Cafe, 567 Cherry St. 8-10 p.m.

Live Music Every Friday Night on the Patio beginning at 7:00pm at Edgar’s Bistro. Please call (478) 471-4250 for music line-up.

Free concerts at the Golden Bough Every Tuesday: Come hear some of Macon’s best musicians and songwriters in an intimate listening room atmosphere. 9p.m. 371 Cotton Avenue, Call Eric for music line-up, 744-2446.


- arts
City Market On the Green, every Saturday
9-1pm. The market is open to producers, growers, artists and other creative art vendors. Taking place on the block where farmers would bring their goods in horse drawn wagons, Poplar St.

Over 20 studio spaces fill the second and third floors above Michael’s on Mulberry. Everything from painting, printmaking and sculpture.  Contemporary Arts Exchange: Mulberry Street

Macon Arts presents Thru November: “Reflections: Paintings by David Canady” and “A Small Piece of Clay: Paintings by Sooyeon Kim.”  FREE. Weekdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3p.m. 478.743.6940. MaconArts.org. 486 First St.

Tubman Africal American Museum presents Wini McQueen The History of the Dream Project. In 2001 the Tubman Museum commissioned artist Wini McQueen to create textile panels to be installed in the artrium of the new Tubman Museum. The finished commission chronicles the history of the tubman as well as significant people, events and memories from the macon and Middle Georgia community.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents, “Johnny Mercer: Too Marvelous for Words.” Celebrate the Savannah native’s 100th birthday with the exhibit that covers his 5-decade career. Tue. – Sun., 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 478.751.3334. GeorgiaMusic.org. 200 M. L. King, Jr. Blvd.

Joycine's Art, Attitude & Accessory Gallery Costume jewelry, art and so much more!
333 Cotton Ave. For schedule and information contact Barbara at 478-743-3144.

Gallery 51, Open -Mon- Fri 8am to 4:30pm and Sat. 10am-2pm. Fine art, handcrafted jewelery, art glass sculptures, stained glass, woodturned bowls, photography, carved stone. 51 W. Adams St. Forsyth

Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Ave. 744-9557. October 2 – November 19 MGAA presents "Moonlighting" at Market City Café. Work by Bibb Board of Education staff, teachers, etc.  MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 502 Cherry St.

Museum of Arts & Sciences presents The Festival of Trees. See dozens of unique decorated trees. Included with regular Museum admission, $4 - $8. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. 478.477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd. November 14 – December 31.

ongoing - family
“Sky Over Macon”, Fridays at 8p.m. Mark Smith Planetarium 4182 Forsyth Rd. Weekly, live star talk explore the constellations and far away celestial objectsvisible from Middle Georgia. Admission by donation. 477-3232.

Live music for kids every First Saturday at
Georgia Music Hall of Fame Children love Pam Blanchard, the award-winning musician from Athens who performs music “for little kids and their adults.” Every first Saturday from 12 noon until 2 p.m., Program included with museum admission, $3.50 ages 4-17.

Moonwitch thru November 28 at MAS
Ever wonder why the moon seems to follow you home? This entertaining show answers that question and more, Saturdays at noon in the Planetarium.

ongoing - movies

Macon Film Guild: Every second Sunday of the month. Show times are 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Douglass Theatre, 355 M.L.K., Jr. Blvd. For more information visit www.douglasstheatre.org.

Sunday Supper at the Cox Capitol Theatre Doors open at 5pm, movie begins at 6. $12.50 admission includes dinner. $6 child’s plate available. July 12: Harriet the Spy, July 19: Shark Tale

Dinner and a Classic at the Cox Capitol Theatre: Doors open at 5:30 p.m, movie at 6:30p.m. $17.50 includes dinner. Reservations are GREATLY appreciated by calling (478)257-6391, ext. 6. Showing... July 1: Brigadoon (1954), July 8: Lady From Shanghai (1947)

museum - gallery hours

The Musuem of Arts & Sciences
Monday - Saturday, 10 - 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Last Friday of Each Month, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission - Adults $8, Students 12-17 $5, Children 2-11 $4, Museum Members Free

Georgia Music Hall of Fame 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm Sun. 1-888-GA-ROCKS. $8/$3.50.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1pm-5pm Sun. Admission $8, children 4-16 $3.50.

The Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tours are on the hour with the last tour at 3 p.m. $8 adults, $4 students. Children under 6 free.

Tubman African American Museum
Monday-Saturday 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission  $5
for adults $3 for Children 4-17. 340 Walnut Street.