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Fri Aug 27

This day in history: (1953) Roman Holiday opens, featuring Hepburn’s first starring role.

“The Hundred Dresses” at Georgia Children’s Museum. Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets $5 - $8, includes Museum admission. 478.755.9539. GeorgiaChildrensMuseum.com. 370 Cherry St.

College Hill’s Big Screen Movie Nights at Tattnall Park. Showing The Neverending Story. Co-presented by Macon Film Festival. Outdoor movie screenings. 8 p.m. Free. 478.301.2008. CollegeHillMacon.com.

Macon Architecture: a Story of Structures opens at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. New exhibit featuring Macon’s architectural gems. Hands-on components teach science, technology & artistry. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. $4 - $8. Free for students & Bibb Co. residents the last Friday of each month, 5 – 8 p.m. 478.477.3232. MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Sat Aug 28
This day in history: (1917) President Woodrow Wilson is picketed by woman suffragists who demand that he support an amendment to the Constitution that would guarantee women the right to vote.

City Market on Poplar Street Green Weekly market offers seasonal fresh and organic produce, skillfully created arts and crafts, free-style arts, baked goods, plants and herbs, handmade soaps, jewelry and more. 9am - 1pm.

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit in Concert Friends of Mike Weaver Foundation, Inc. present Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Tron Jackson – Live In Concert. Doors Open at 8:15 p.m., Concert at 9:00 p.m. Admission: $20.

Fall for the Arts Festival at the Grand Opera House. Family friendly arts fair with live performances & info about arts seasons and classes of multiple arts & cultural orgs. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free. 478.743.6940. MaconArts.org. 651 Mulberry St.

Wed Sept 1
This day in history: (1864) Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman lays siege to Atlanta, Georgia.

Dinner & a Classic Movie at Cox Capitol Theatre. “I Want to Live" (1958) 6:30 pm. Call or check website for menus & films. $5 or $17.50 with dinner. 478.257.6381 CoxCapitolTheatre.com.

Thur Sept 2
This day in history: (1969) America's first ATM makes its public debut in New York.

Robert McDuffie Festival for Strings at Mercer University. Sept. 2, Distinguished Artists Concert. 6 p.m. Free. Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Bldg. 478.301.5751. 1400 Coleman Ave.

Fri Sept 3
This day in history: (1990) President George Bush meets with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The theme of the meeting was cooperation between the two superpowers in dealing with the Iraqi crisis.

“Honky Tonk Angels” at Macon Little Theatre. “Dreamgirls” meets the “Dixie Chicks”…Country music revue. Join us on a hilarious, rollicking and touching journey that celebrates the voices of women in country music. Experience Stand by Your Man, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Delta Dawn, 9 to 5, Harper Valley PTA, I Will Always Love You and many other great songs through the voices of the three country gals who meet on a bus on their way to NashvilleWednesday – Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday matinees, 2:30 p.m. $10 - $18. September 3 – 12. 478.471.PLAY. MaconLittleTheatre.org. 4220 Forsyth Rd.

The Electric Social at the SoChi Gallery. The best in electronic music featuring: Dark Shadow, Element, and Old Flame. 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. $5 - $7. 478.238.6630. TheSoChiGallery.com. 534 Second St.

First Friday Alzheimer’s Benefit & art exhibit at Joycine’s. Ceramics by Rheetah! Flanagan, paintings by Martha Adams Thompson. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Free. 478.743.3144. 333 Cotton Ave.

Sat Sept 4
This day in history: (2002) Kelly Clarkson, a 20-year-old cocktail waitress from Texas, wins Season One of American Idol.

Battle of the Baddest Bands
Insurrection Sound, in conjunction with Storey Communications presents the second annual Battle of the Baddest Bands at 7:00 PM, September 4th, at the Cox Capitol Theatre.
This event is the grand finale of a five-week competition where the preliminary rounds were held at Wild Wing Cafe. Four of Middle Georgia's best up and coming bands will battle it out for prizes from exclusive music retail sponsor Music Masters in Byron, GA, recording time at Insurrection Sound, a live DVD of the event from Storey Communications and other prizes. Show starts at 7p.m. and tickets are $10.

Urban Hike Series: Walk and Learn in the Corridor 7pm Trees of the Corridor: Learn how to identify common trees found in the corridor with plant ecologist Dr. Heather Bowman Cutway of Mercer University. Meet at the corner of Coleman Ave. and College St.

Mon Sept 6
This day in history: (2002) Kelly Clarkson, a 20-year-old cocktail waitress from Texas.

Vineville Neighborhood Association Wine & Music Festival
Featuring five local bands and wine tastings by Michael’s on Mulberry. 3-9p.m. at the Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $10 for students, $5 for kids under 6.

Wed Sept 8
This day in history: (1986) Oprah goes national.

Dinner & a Classic Movie at Cox Capitol Theatre. “The Bridges at Toko-Ri" (1954) 6:30 pm. Call or check website for menus & films. $5 or $17.50 with dinner. 478.257.6381 382 Second St.

Thur Sept 9
This day in history: (1939) Audiences are treated to surprise preview of Gone with the Wind at Fox Theatre in California. Gone with the Wind debuted in Atlanta on December 15, 1939, and became an instant hit, breaking all box office records.

Lord T & Eloise in concert at the Cox Capitol Theatre This duo are know as Crunk artists and performers based out of Memphis, TN. The two self-proclaimed ‘intergalactic time travelers’ and ‘forebearers of the Rapocalypse” have spent the last three years touring the United States, sharing the stage with some of the industry’s most important modern performers, and bombarding the American media with their own sense of style, bravado and showmanship.
“No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t hate it…as good, if not better than most of the rap I hear these days…polished, unique, and catchy as hell...funny, relevant, and original.”
- THE SAN FRANSISCO BAY GUARDIAN
Show presented by Adam Smith Productions. Concert starts at 9pm. Tickets are $9 in advance, $11 at the door.

Steve Penley exhibit at Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Preview Party – Sept. 9. Ribbon cutting, meet Penley, hors d’oeuvres & drinks. $10 Members, $25 general admission. Macon native artist’s portraits of Macon-related artists. Opens to public Sept. 10. Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m. $3 - $8. 478.751.3334. GeorgiaMusic.org. 200 M.L. King, Jr. Blvd.

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New Macon Co-Ed Book Club:
Looking for a hobby? Love to read? Want to make new friends? Possess intellectual conversation? The new macon co-ed book club is just what you are looking for. For more information please call 912-227-4212.

Macon Arts Gallery September 3 – 25 – “Postcards to Macon” at Macon Arts Alliance. Photographs by Maryann Bates, ceramics by Michael DeBerry. First Friday opening, Sept. 3, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 478.743.6940. MaconArts.org. 486 First St.

“Harriet Tubman: A Moses to Her People” at the Tubman African American Museum. Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon – 4 p.m. $4 - $6. 478.743.8544. TubmanMuseum.com. 340 Walnut St.

Steve Penley exhibit at Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Macon native artist’s portraits of Macon-related artists. September 9 – July 11 Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m. $3 - $8. 478.751.3334. 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.

Through Aug. 13 – “By Land, Sea or Air” at Middle Georgia Art Association. Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon – 3 p.m. Free. 478.744.9557. MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside Ave.

“Images of Monroe” and “Fascinating Food” at Monroe Arts Alliance Gallery September 8 – 24. Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free admission. 478.994.8668. MonroeArts.blogspot.com. 54 N. Jackson St., Forsyth.

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“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 Every first Saturday from noon until 2 p.m., Included with museum admission, $3.50 ages 4-17. Featuring Pilar Wilder and Hayiya Dance Theatre.

Through October 10 – The World of Giant Insects at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. “Buggy Saturdays.” Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. $4 - $8. 478.477.3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

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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.

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Written by Brad Evans
Thursday, December 10 2009 17:45
3/50 Project new national initiave for small business What if your favorite local shop closed its doors tomorrow? It’s hardly news to anyone that all businesses, but particularly small businesses, have seen tough times of late, but now there’s a way you can help. The 3/50 Project is a national initiative designed to encourage consumers to shop local and save the local shops that are the backbone of our economy. The idea is simple: pick three locally-owned businesses and spend $50 between them each month. If half of the U.S. population followed this formula, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue, according to stats from the U.S. Department of Labor. The importance of shopping local lies in supporting our neighbors and their shops, but the results can also be seen in many other ways. For every $100 spent in a local shop, $68 returns to the local economy through taxes, payroll and other expenditures like supplies. Compare that to the $43 that stays with the local economy from national chain purchases. It may cost a little more to get that item at a local shop, but that extra money, through taxes and the services they fund, may go to fill in the pothole that you hit every day on the way to work. Read more

Yoga Moga

Written by Brad Evans
Thursday, October 01 2009 08:55
YOGA MOGA Get in touch with your inner child while taking care of your body at Yoga Moga, now open in downtown Macon Pediatrician Dannette Kallay wanted to treat children without using her prescription pad so she stepped outside her office to offer Middle Georgia kids and adults an alternative: YOGA. After six months of building restoration, Yoga Moga opened its doors on Second Street in downtown Macon on September 14th. “Our mission is to take the intimidation out of yoga,” Kallay said. “We want everyone to be comfortable with yoga—not to worry about their appearance or whether they can sit in a lotus position.” Although her initial goal was to provide yoga for children, she soon realized that adults needed the stress reliever just as much as their children. Yoga Moga offers beginner and advanced classes. Yoga students attend the group that fits the individual’s needs and also fits into his schedule. Read more

Nashville Boutique

Written by Ashley Smith
Wednesday, July 22 2009 14:25
This weekend my travels took me to a boutique in Nashville, Tennessee with more than a wee bit of Macon in its recipe for success . . . Casey Stribling - a Macon girl and Stratford Eagle who would “go a long way for a Nu-Way” is one of the owners. Now, as it turns out, this weekend Nu-Way went a long way for her and hitched a ride in my (for the week) 2010 Mustang convertible (THANKS Riverside Ford!) Her store was on the way to my friend Stacy’s house and I just couldn’t resist playing a little Santa Claus in July. And once I stepped into The Perfect Pair, I just had to tell all of you all about it. Stained concrete floors, plaster walls and an oversized Fortuny chandelier make fashionistas familiar with the Meatpacking District feel right at home in the store and left this lil’ Belle of the Boutique hip to the fact that Nashville is no longer all sequins and cowboy hats. I didn’t run into Shania or Faith, but I’m quite sure that, had I stayed a moment longer, I certainly would have. Owners Whitney Dunn and (my friend) Casey offer us a hand-picked selection of only the most unique shoes and accessories. What items made it onto my wish list? The “Perfect Pair” for me was a black patent wedge by Dolce Vita ($88) and I just adored the accessories! Kale handbags cocoa patent leather number ($468) was begging to go home with me. A Virgins Saints & Angels, german silver dipped in 24 k gold, cuff ($335) that was handmade in San Miguel Mexico was pleading to wrap itself around my wrist. And an actual sand dollar dipped in 24 karat gold that was handmade in California by Cecily Briggs Jewelry so wanted to dangle off my neck . . . just under my collar bone. Not to mention the sand-filled clam full of shells mounted on sterling silver ($150) by Charles Albert Designs that were eyeing my short little fingers (I have my Mother’s hands). But I had to leave something for all of you! Because you can shop for all of it and more right over the phone. These treats and countless others are pictured at www.theperfectpairnashville.com. You can order anything over the phone. And they’ll ship it right to your door. As for the Nu-Way . . . it IS right here in Macon. And if you would like the wind to blow through your hair on your next road trip . . . just call Riverside Ford. They can rent you one for the weekend or sell you one to call your very own. I was in heaven.

Ginger Michelle

Written by Ashley Smith
Thursday, June 25 2009 11:00
This week I took my new neighbor to Ginger Michelle to play a little dress up. When Ruth Lovett moved in next door, it took me a minute to get myself over there & say hello – I’m ashamed to say. But once I met Ruth and her roommates (Megan and Mallory) it was crystal clear that the four of us would end up a foursome that landed somewhere between “The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” and “Sex and the City.” At this point, I can’t even begin to remember what I ever did without them. Ruth is a classic beauty and here-today-gone-tomorrow trends are hardly her cup of tea. So the first outfit that I put together for Ruth was head-to-toe Jackie O. A green and white tweed jacket ($51) and pleated skirt ($35) by Tulette paired with a yellow leather clutch ($34), AJ Morgan “Jackies” ($12) and linen & yellow patent peep toes ($29) by Bamboo. A “sexy secretary” white blouse ($44) wraps up the look with a bow that hangs just perfectly below Ruth’s signature strand of pearls. Read more

Belle of the Boutique; "Going Green"

Written by Ashley Smith
Monday, May 18 2009 16:43
With Memorial Day weekend just behind us, the rain-soaked ground a little greener, and many an unfinished yard project . . . well . . . incomplete, this little Belle headed to one of her favorite boutiques. Society Gardener has long been one of my favorite stops. It’s the absolute perfect place to pick up a sweet little budget-friendly gift. For less than ten dollars, you can pick up a precious little ceramic Blue or Red Bird ($8) to place in a pot of herbs - the BEST selection in town ($4). In case you didn’t know, Bluebirds are a symbol of “the pursuit of happiness” and superstition tells us that when we see a Redbird we should blow it a kiss and soon we’ll see someone that we love. Yes, Society Gardener has always been THE place to load the car up with things to place in the holes that we dig in the dirt. But sometimes I forget what magnificent treasures can be found there for the inside of our home sweet homes. And there was nothing like this latest trip to not –so-subtle-ly remind me. You see . . . I am in love. Read more

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Venue	WED	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
Bottoms Up	2-4-1 Wells	College Night, DJ Slim	7/16: Villanova 7/23: Pistoltown	DJ Shawty Slim
20's Pub	Karaoke, 8p	Karaoke, 8p	7/16: Project 77 7/23: Sugar Creek	Karaoke, Happy Hour til 7pm
Loco's Bar & Grill	Trivia night, big payouts!	7/15: Exit 172 7/22: tba	Happy Hour $2.50 wells	Happy Hour $2.50 wells
The Rookery	Trivia, 8pm	Dueling pianos, only place in town!	Happy Hour 3-7, 241 wells	Happy Hour 3-7, 241 wells
BJ's	Karaoke with Mitch, 9pm	Happy Hour 2-7pm, $2 wells & domestics	Happy Hour 2-7pm, $2 wells & domestics	$1 shots during happy hour!
CJ's	2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm	Cornhole, 241 wells & jagerbombs	DJs Brad & Julie	7/17: B Keith Williams
Friends		Nightly Poker	Karaoke 7:30	Bud Bingo
Billy's Clubhouse	Happy hour everyday 11-7	Poker, 7pm	7/16: Dale Walker 7/23: Caleb Grimes 7/30: Matt & Lewis	7/17: Chapter 13 7/24: Randy Wesson & Co 7/31: Loose Skrews
Macon Mellow	Ladies Night: $1.50 house wine, $4.50 jagerbombs	College Night: 10% off with ID, $2.25 PBR tall boys, $3 wells, $3 ritas	7/16: Jeremy Johnson 7/23: K-Mo	7/17: Matt Moncrief 7/24: Caleb Grimes
The Bird	Ladies Night free wells for the gals after 8pm, Team Trivia	7/22: Drag Queen Bingo, $10 admission, free drinks for gals	7/16: Josh Roberts & the Hinges 7/23: Capt Midnight Band	7/17: Big Mike & Booty Papas 7/24: Tokyo Spa
Wild Wing Cafe	Gone country with Matt Pippen	Thirsty Thursdays, live local music	7/16: Soulshine 7/23: Gary Ray & the Heartwells	7/17: John Stanley Band 7/24: Radio Cult
Rivalry's		Skirts $2 drinks	7/16: Avery Dylan 7/23: Brian Smith	7/17: Exit 172 7/24: The Sit-Downs
Shamrock		Trivia 9p	7/16: Josh Carson 7/23: Stribling	7/17: Planet Retro 7/24: 2nd Wind
Asylum	543 Plum Street	DJ Dance Party	7/23: Uncrowned with Greedy White Citizens	DJ Extreme Doors open at 10:12