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Thur July 29
This day in history: (1958) NASA was established.
Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7p.m.Thirsty Thursday!
2-4-1 beer and sodas. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com
Big Screen Movie Night presented by the College Hill Corridor Alliance. Free Screening of “Almost Famous” on large outdoor screen. Bring chairs or blanket to Tattnall Square Park and you’ll have a chance to win Bragg Jam swag! 8p.m.
Fri July 30
This day in history: (1976) Son of Sam terrorizes New York.
Bragg Jam Patron and Sponsor Party Must be a Bragg Jam sponsor or $100 patron (2 VIP Tickets) to attend and tickets can still be purchased at the door. Featuring the music of the Randall Bramblett Band and a unique music and live and silent auction with such items as a Zac Brown signed guitar, B-52’s singed Gretsch, weekend get-aways, dinner parties and more. 6-11pm. Armory Ballroom 382 First Street.
Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7p.m.Fun family, run the bases after the game! Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com
Opening Reception for Exhibit: Harriet Tubman: A Moses to Her People at the Tubman African American Museum. 6-7:30p.m. The exhibit will feature historic photographs, documents and works
of art from the Museum's collection to tell the story of the heroic life and career of Harriet Tubman. 340 Walnut Street.
Sat July 31
This day in history: (1975) James Riddle Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, disappears in Detroit, Michigan, never to be heard from again.
It’s Bragg Jam y’all! View the entire music schedule and band bios on pages 10-11.
Cram in the jam during Macon's ultimate summer music festival. Over 41 acts will play on 9 awesome stages. It all gets kicking at 5 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m. $20 armband gets you in. The trolleys will give you free rides to the venues. For more info visit BraggJam.org.
City Market on Poplar Street Green Weekly market offers seasonal fresh and organic produce from the area, skillfully created arts and crafts, free-style arts, baked goods, plants and herbs, handmade soaps, jewelry and more. 9am - 1pm.
Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 6p.m.Family fun night with fireworks after the game. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com
Sun Aug 1
This day in history: (1774) Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen.
Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 2p.m. Autograph session after the game and a chance to run the bases. $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com
Wed Aug 4
This day in history: (1944) the Nazi Gestapo captures 15-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family.
Dinner & a Classic Movie at Cox Capitol Theatre. “Come Back Little Sheba" (1952) 6:30 pm. Call or check website for menus & films. $5 or $17.50 with dinner. 478.257.6381 CoxCapitolTheatre.com. Dollar Day at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7pm - $1 Hot Dogs and $1 Sodas. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com
Ocmulgee National Monument Summer Children's Workshop
Children will get to explore the park on a hike. They will learn about the history and culture of the Native Americans who lived here for thousands of years. They get a make crafts and take home with them. Ages 7-12 Reservations Require. Children must bring a lunch and water. 10-2p.m. 1207 Emery Hwy. For more information call 752-8257.
Thur Aug 5
This day in history: (1962) Marilyn Monroe is found dead, lying nude on her bed, face down, with a telephone in one hand.
Drag Queen Bingo with Deonna Sage at the Hummingbird
Bingo is never a drag, especially when it’s hosted by a drag queen! Macon’s own glamour gal Deonna Sage emcees Drag Queen Bingo, an incredibly fun event hosted by The So Chi Companies. DQB will continue every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7-9p.m. Admission is $10 at the door and ladies drink free from 7 to 9 p.m.
Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, Macon Pinetoppers vs. Milledgeville Capitols. 7p.m. Thirsty Thursday, 1/2 off beer! Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com
Fri Aug 6
This day in history: (1945) An American B-29 bomber, drops the world's first atom bomb over the city of Hiroshima. Approx. 80,000 people are killed as a direct result.
Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7p.m. Run the bases after the game! Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com
First Friday, is one day out of the month when downtown Macon truly comes alive. Sip, shop and stroll down First Street, Cotton, Cherry and beyond. Browse shops open late, enjoy drink and dinner specials, live music and art openings. 5-10p.m. downtown Macon. Beer & wine on the street allowed in a plastic cup only. This month’s theme: the Dog Days of Summer!
Jazz Violinist Ken Ford at Douglass On First Friday
Concert starts at 8p.m. Admission $25. For more information call 742-2000.
Art Opening: “Quality of Hurt” By Charvis Harrell at the Douglass Theatre Bold, bright in your face style of art, that dosen't blend into the background, but rather draws you in an forces you to pay attention. The first uncensored one man show by Charvis Harrell featuring mosaics, paintings and collages.At the Douglass theatre for the entire Month of August.
Sat Aug 7
This day in history: (1945) Concerned with its reputation about inhumane prison conditions, Georgia changes its constitution to set up a State Board of Corrections. Until 1945, prisoners in Georgia could expect to have heavy steel shackles put on by a blacksmith upon arrival.
Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 6p.m. Last weekend for Macon baseball. Fireworks after the game! $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com
Academy of Performing Arts Open House Join APA at the fall kickoff open house and celebration of the school's 6th year. 10am to 1 pm. See the summer Shakespeare performance and save money by registering early for 2010-2011 classes and productions. For more info call 478-476-1910.
Sun Aug 8
This day in history: (1974) Richard Nixon becomes first president in American history to resign.
College Hill Second Sunday Gospel Brunch. Join the College Hill Alliance every second Sunday of the month for free live music concerts in the historic Washington Park. Bring a picnic or buy one on site. FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert and all ages arts & crafts project with Macon Arts Alliance. Featuring music by Dub Shak. Washington Park, 7-9p.m. 478.722.9906. College St. at Magnolia St.CollegeHillMacon.com.
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 May 7-28 - “Landscapes & Living Rooms” exhibit in the Gallery at Macon Arts. FREE. Weekdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3p.m. 478.743.6940. MaconArts.org. 486 First St.
Through May 9 – “The Space Spot” interactive science exhibit at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. “Larry, Cat in Space” in the Planetarium Saturdays at Noon. $4 - $8. 478.477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.
Through June 6 – “Jun Kaneko” Exhibit at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. Larger-than-life ceramic works by the Japanese artist. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. $4 - $8. 477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.
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. Artwork by over 30 middle georgia artists on display.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When I was in college at the University of Georgia, Patterson Hood use to hang around the sound booth at Tasty World where my girlfriend managed the bar and I often bartended. This was before the Drive by Truckers staked their claim in the pantheon of southern music and Patterson became one of the most respected subculture icons of recent American rock and roll history. He was the sound man a block away from our stage at “The Hi-Hat” and played sparingly with a rootsy, local musical mainstay, the Possibilities. I think the Truckers had a couple of records out. It was the end of the nineties and Athens was full of ragged, skinny rock star wannabes struggling to keep the jade and disillusioning irony of alt rock alive and unwell. We were all in a sense upholding the values of the talented poor and economically depraved. But Patterson was matured beyond the young pretensions of a town drunk on the seminal fluid of college rock and appeared to be trying to come to terms with being an intellectual and an artist in the south. Great writers write about what they know. I believe he saw the world as a much bigger place than a lot of the younger kids were ready to imagine, a more complicated, nuanced world riddled with duality and devoid of commitment outside of that which the human heart chooses, and because of that fact, the American south, a love by choice and such a small part of the universe, was that much more special. 
