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Th e goal is engagement.When people are engaged by their surroundings,

they become more invested in their communities. Investment in a place leads to caring about that place and about the people with whom it is shared. A community of engaged citizens is a community rich in caring.When the College Hill Bear Trail bears were fi -

nally installed, it was a treat to see almost instan-taneous engagement within the community. Even as the bears were being lift ed into place, people on the street were slowing down their cars. Pedestrians stopped and asked questions. Conversations were started. Pictures were taken. Th e community be-came more engaged and a sense of satisfaction sent shivers through the spines of those involved.Th e bear trail consists of six fi berglass bears, in-

stalled throughout the College Hill Corridor, a cen-ter of revitalization within the City of Macon since the inception of the College Hill Alliance three years ago. Th e bear trail is just one piece of a larger puzzle involving many community improvement projects, events and people who live, work and/or attend school in the Corridor.Resulting from a partnership with Macon Arts Al-

liance and Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recre-ation with funding from the Knight Neighborhood Challenge and the Community Foundation of Cen-tral Georgia, the College Hill Bear Trail is a public art project meant to bridge gaps and instill a sense of community pride. Th e mascot for Mercer Univer-sity, which is the college in “College Hill,” is a bear, so instantly, the students, faculty and staff of Mercer are drawn to the bears. Th e paintings on the bears are comprised of imagery of local and historical sig-nifi cance to the Macon and Bibb County commu-nity. Th e bears are a symbol of unity.As a public art project, the bear trail has already been

successful, but the project serves the community in other important ways. Th e bear trail is meant to be a walking trail. A way to encourage health and wellness in the community, and through a partnership with Community Health Works, it will do just that.Th e next step will be the release of pamphlets for

the College Hill Bear Trail to be placed on the cam-pus of Mercer University, the Medical Center of Central Georgia, the Convention and Visitors Bu-reau and numerous other sites throughout the city. Th ese pamphlets will contain information about the bears, the artists who created them, and maps of the College Hill Corridor outlining three distinct walk-ing trails.Two of the walking trails pass by three bears each.

Th ey originate at Mercer University and the Medi-cal Center of Central Georgia, respectively. While these trails do not pass every bear, they encourage the faculty, staff and students of Mercer and the visitors, patients and staff of the Medical Center to spend some time each day outside, exercising and engaging with their surroundings. Th e third trail is a three-mile trek which can begin at any of the six bears and leads walkers on a complete tour of the College Hill Bear Trail.Along with the information and maps, the pam-

phlets will encourage walkers to tweet pictures of themselves with the bears and to add the hashtags #beartrail and #corridor to their twe ets. In this age of social media, the bear trail will be a source of community building online and off . It’s a fun way to get people out of their cars, engaged in their com-munity and living healthier, happier lives.So what are you waiting for? Get outside, take a

walk and share your story of walking the College Hill Bear Trail.

introducingThe College Hill Bear TrailBY JONATHAN DYE

Jonathan Dye is the Director of Communications for Macon Arts Alliance.Contact Jonathan at jonathan@maconarts.org or visit maconartsalliance.org.

Jonathan and the Daisy Park Music Bear painted by artist Ingrid Lyndon.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH UNIQUE BEARRead on!

Art & ExhibitsDECEMBER 2First Friday Gallery Opening for “Be-lieve” | The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance• Opening reception 5-8 p.m.• On display through December 31• (478) 743-6940, maconartsalliance.org

NOW – DECEMBER 15175th Anniversary Wesleyan Treasures Exhibit: Art, artifacts and archives | Wesleyan College• Cowles MylesCollier East & West Galleries, Burden Parlor, Benson Room, Willet Memorial Library, and Frances P. & Dennie L. McCrary Gallery• Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m.• Free and open to the public• (478) 757-5171

NOW – DECEMBER 24Trunk Shows, featuring handcrafted jew-elry and more by: Jerry Hunter, Cindy Yockman, Lauren Bausch and more | The Gallery At Macon Arts Alliance• Extended Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through December 24• Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases in The Gallery• (478) 743-6940, maconartsalliance.org

NOW – DECEMBER 24Holiday Creations Market | Monroe County Arts Alliance Gallery• Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.• Free admission• (478) 994-8668

NOW – DECEMBER 31“Celebrate!” | Museum of Arts & Sciences• Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.• Free for members, $8 adults, $6 se-niors, $6 military, $5 students, $5 ages 12-17, $4 ages 2-11• (478) 477-3232, masmacon.com

NOW – JANUARY 7Equal Rites: Works by Michael D. Harris | Tubman African American Museum• Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m-5 p.m.• Members: free; non-members: $6 adults, $5 senior citizens, $5 military with

ID, $4 children 4-17, $4 college students with ID, free for children under 4• (478) 743-8544, tubmanmuseum.com

NOW – JANUARY 13“Art in the Woods” Retrospective of the work of the Stillmoreroots Group | Peacock Gallery, Russell Hall, Middle Georgia College• Free & open to the public• (478) 934-3043

NOW – JANUARY 29Maconites’ Art on Exhibit: “The Jose-phine and Spain Willingham Collection” | Museum of Arts and Sciences• Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.• Free for members, $8 adults, $6 se-

niors, $6 military, $5 students, $5 ages 12-17, $4 ages 2-11• (478) 477-3232, masmacon.com

DECEMBER 5 & MOREDec. 5, 12 & 19; Jan. 2, 9 & 16; Feb. 6, 13 & 20; March 5, 12, & 19Sketching Sessions | Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia• Mon. 6-8 p.m.• Free, bring sketchbook, pencils, char-coal and erasers• (478) 929-2263, butlerbrown.weebly.com

DECEMBER 6-24Holiday Artists’ Market | Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery• Opening Reception: Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.• Free• (478) 744-9557, middlegeorgiaart.org

DECEMBER 26 & MOREDec. 26, Jan. 23, Feb. 27 & March 26Fine Arts Society of Middle Ga. Meeting• Fourth Monday of every month, 7 p.m.• (478) 952-9216 (Jackie Raburn, FAS president)

JANUARY 6 & MOREJanuary 6; February 3; March 2First Friday Art Opening | The 567 Gallery• Fri. 6-8 p.m.• Free• the567.org

JANUARY 6 & MOREJan. 6; Feb. 3; March 2First Friday Open Studios | Contempo-rary Arts Exchange• 7-10 p.m.• Free• 590 Mulberry St.

JANUARY 23 – FEBRUARY 24“New Digital Art” by Michael Carter | Peacock Gallery, Russell Hall, Middle Georgia College• Opening Reception: Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.• Free & open to the public• (478) 934-3043

JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 10“Birds” | Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery• Opening Reception: Jan. 20, 6-8 p.m.• Free• (478) 744-9557, middlegeorgiaart.org

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For the most current local events, visit maconartsalliance.org. Send event information to jonathan@maconarts.org. Don’t forget: You get a free subscription to Macon Magazine when you join Macon Arts.

HOT TICKET

DECEMBER 2-10Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical | Theatre Macon• Wed. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.• $20 for adults, $18 for seniors; $15 for students• Reservations begin Nov. 28• 746-9485, theatremacon.com

Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatricalexperience for theentire family.

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FEBRUARY 3 – 25“Shared Studios,” featuring artists Sharon Claybough and Jim Sandefur | The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance• Opening Reception: Feb.3, 5-8 p.m.• Free; 10% off purchases for members• (478) 743-6940, maconartsalliance.org

FEBRUARY 9 – MARCH 2Wesleyan Art Students Exhibition | Frances P. and Dennie L. McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building• Opening Reception: February 9, 6 p.m.• Free and open to the public• (478) 757-5189

FEBRUARY 17 – MARCH 9Free Winter Arts Festival | Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery• Opening Reception: Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m.• (478) 744-9557, middlegeorgiaart.org

MARCH 2 – 31“Macon Seen,” featuring photographers William Haun, John Cantwell, Cameron Kunzelman, Gracen Strong & David Fort-ner | The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance• Opening Reception: March 2• Friday 5-8 p.m.• Free; 10% off purchases for members• (478) 743-6940, maconartsalliance.org

MARCH 16 – APRIL 13Free “Cultural Heritage” & Youth Arts Fes-tival | Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery• Opening Reception: March16, 6-8 p.m.• (478) 744-9557, middlegeorgiaart.org

MARCH 24 & 25Mulberry St. Festival | Downtown Macon• Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2012• middlegeorgiaart.org

Classical & OperaDECEMBER 3The Metropolitan Opera HD Live “Rode-linda” | The Douglass Theatre

• Sat. 12:30 p.m.• $24 adults, $20 seniors & students• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

DECEMBER 8Mercer University Flute Choir presented by the Townsend School of Music | Fick-ling Hall at the McCorkle Music Building at Mercer University• Thurs. 7:30 p.m.• $10, free with Mercer ID• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

DECEMBER 9 & 10“A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols” by Mercer Singers presented by the Townsend School of Music | Newton Chapel Hall at Mercer University• Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.• $5, free with Mercer ID• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

DECEMBER 10The Metropolitan Opera HD Live “Faust” | The Douglass Theatre• Sun. 1 p.m.• $24 adults, $20 seniors & students• (478) 742-2000, douglass theatre.org

DECEMBER 10Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra Christ-mas Concert with Mercer’s Children’s Choir | Stratford Academy• Sat. 7 p.m.• $5 or $20 per family• (478) 301-5300

DECEMBER 12Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra Holiday Concert | Fick-ling Hall at the McCorkle Music Building at Mercer University• Mon. 7:30 p.m.

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• (478) 742-2000, douglass

Created by Rudy Mendes

The Mississippian Bear was cre-ated by Macon artist Rudy Mendes using marbles, stones, glass, mir-rors and other materials to create

a highly-decorative mosaic. The inspiration for the bear was

the Mississipian culture, mound-building Na-tive American who once fl ourished in the area and are responsible for the mounds at the Ocmulgee National Monument. Ac-cording to Mendes, the Mississippians believed that “all things are con-nected,” and that concept helped the artist to envi-sion and create this bear. He incorporated natural elements into the work, and the design is based on the pottery of the Mis-sissippian culture.

DECEMBER 2-11The 1940s Radio Hour | Macon Little Theatre• Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m.• $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students with ID• 477-3342 or 471-PLAY(7529), maconlittletheatre.org

Take a musical sentimental journey to a bygone era as you experience this “live” radio broadcast from the Hotel Astor’s Algonquin Room on December 21, 1942. The spirit of that era is wonderfully captured. A time when the world was at war and pop music meant “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ll Be Seeing You” and “I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo” (all of which are in the show). Full of 1940s big-band music, swing dancing, patriotism, and old-fashioned sound effects, The 1940s Radio Hour is a holiday treat for the whole family you won’t want to miss.

HOT TICKET • Free admission

• (478) 301-5300

DECEMBER 13Handel’s “Messiah” presented by Mercer University Choir & the Choral Society of Middle Georgia | St. Joseph Catholic Church• Tues. 7 p.m.• $8-$10• (478) 301-5751, music.mercer.edu

DECEMBER 16Mercer University Children’s Choir in concert | St. Joseph Catholic Church• Fri. 7:30 p.m.• (478) 301-5751

JANUARY 20Masterworks at Noon: Greg Pepetone, piano presented by the Townsend School of Music | Fickling Hall at Mercer University• Fri. 12 p.m.• $10, free with Mercer ID• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

JANUARY 21The Metropolitan Opera HD Live “En-chanted Island” | The Douglass Theatre• Sat. 1 p.m.• (478) 742-2000

JANUARY 24Adam Neiman & Friends presented by the Robert McDuffi e Center for Strings at Townsend School of Music | Fickling Hall at the McCorkle Music Building at Mercer UniversityPart of the Fabian String Series• Tues. 7:30 p.m.• $10, free with Mercer ID• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

JANUARY 30Matt Anderson, classical guitarist | Arts Complex at Macon State College• Mon. 7:30 p.m.• Free and open to the public• maconstate.edu

FEBRUARY 4Second Annual Heritage Festival “A Choral Celebration of African American Composers” | The Douglass Theatre• Saturday, 6 p.m.• (478) 742-2000

FEBRUARY 11The Metropolitan Opera HD Live “Got-terdammerung” | The Douglass Theatre• Saturday, 1 p.m.• $24 adults, $20 seniors & students• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

FEBRUARY 18“Suite and Symphonic,” with guest conductor Yaniv Segal; presented by the Macon Symphony Orchestra | The Grand Opera House• Saturday, 7:30 p.m.• $38.50 adults, $18.50 students, $13.50 children 12 & under• (478) 301-5300, maconsymphony.com

FEBRUARY 25The Metropolitan Opera HD Live “Er-nani” | The Douglass Theatre• Saturday, 1 p.m.• $24 adults, $20 seniors & students• 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

FEBRUARY 27Bertrand Giraud, pianist, in concert, pre-sented by the Macon Concert Associa-tion | Burden Parlor at Wesleyan College• Season tickets: $80 adults, $40 stu-dents; individual tickets: $25 adults, $15 students (Seating limited to 80 people)• (478) 743-6940

FEBRUARY 28Dusty Woodruff, classical guitarist | Arts Complex at Macon State College• Tues. 7:30 p.m.• Free and open to the public• maconstate.edu

MARCH 4Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra | Porter Auditorium at Wesleyan College• Sun. 3 p.m.

• $25 at the door• (478) 934-9575, ocmulgeesymphony orchestra.com

MARCH 4Instrument Petting Zoo | Macon Mu-seum of Arts & Sciences Featuring Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra Chamber Ensemble Performances at 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30 p.m.• Sun. 2:30-5 p.m.• Free admission• (478) 477-3232, masmacon.com

MARCH 5“From Russia With Love” by the Mercer/Macon Symphony Youth Orchestra | Fickling Hall at the McCorkle Music Build-ing at Mercer University• Mon. 7:30 p.m.• Free and open to the public• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

MARCH 5-308th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition | Peacock Gallery, Russell Hall, Middle Georgia College• Awards Ceremony: March 5 at 6 p.m.• Free & open to the public• (478) 934-3043

MARCH 11“An Afternoon of Overtures,” presented by the Oconee Regional Symphony Orchestra | Russell

Auditorium, Georgia College• Sun. 3 p.m.• gcsu.edu/theatre

MARCH 15Soprano Gwendolyn Coleman Detwiler Concert | Burden Parlor, Wesleyan College• Thurs. 7:30 p.m.• Free and open to the public• (478) 757-5259

MARCH 16Master Class With Soprano Gwendolyn Coleman Detwiler | Wesleyan College• Fri. 2-4 p.m.• Free and open to the public• (478) 757-5259

MARCH 31“Great Acts,” with guest conductor Robert Trevino and Julia Siciliano, piano; presented by Macon Symphony Orchestra | The Grand Opera House• Sat. 7:30 p.m.• $38.50 adults, $18.50 students, $13.50 for children ages 12 & under• (478) 301-5300, maconsymphony.com

ComedyDECEMBER 21Mike Fuller’s “Magical Christmas Variety Show” | The Cox Capitol Theatre

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DECEMBER 2 & MOREDec. 2, Jan.6, Feb. 3 & March 2First Friday activities | Downtown Macon• Opening reception at The Gallery at Macon Arts Alliance, 486 First St., 5-8 p.m.• Art Opening at The 567 Gallery, 533 Cherry St., 6-8 p.m.• Open Studios at Contemporary Arts Exchange, 590 Mulberry St., 7-10 p.m.• Family activities at the Georgia Children’s Museum, 370 Cherry St., 6-8 p.m.

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DECEMBER 1-4Disney On Ice | Macon Centreplex• Thu. & Fri. 7 p.m.• Sat. 11 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.• Sun. 1 p.m.• $14-$22 or $33 VIP (fees are applicable)• (877) 532-6144, maconcentreplex.com

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JANUARY 14-22The Youth Actors Companypresents “Treasure Island” | Theatre Macon• Wed. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.• $18 for adults, $12 for students• Reservations begin Jan. 9• 746-9485, theatremacon.com

Follow the adventure of Young Jim Hawkins and Captain Smollett as they search for the legendary treasure of the brutal Captain Flint. The infamous Long John Silver and his host of pirates stand in their way with cutlasses and cannon at the ready. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, this production is a swash-buckling, stunt and action-packed adventure sure to thrill audiences of all ages.

HOT TICKET

• Friday, 6-9 p.m.• fridayfestmacon.com

DECEMBER 28Lubriphonic | The Cox Capitol Theatre• $10 advance, $12 at the door• 257-6391, coxcapitoltheatre.com

JANUARY 21Almost Elton John: Craig A. Meyer | The Cox Capitol Theatre• $10-$30, all seats reserved• (478) 257-6391, coxcapitoltheatre.com

JANUARY 24Masterclass given by Karel Paukert | Christ Episcopal Church• Tuesday, 7 p.m.• (478) 745-0427

JANUARY 25Dinner and a Concert, hosted by The Townsend-McAfee Institute for Gradu-ate Church Music Studies | Christ Episcopal Church• Wednesday, 6 p.m.

• $12 adults, $6 children• 257-6391, coxcapitoltheatre.com

DECEMBER 30Hypnotist Gary Conrad | The Cox Capitol Theatre• Friday, times TBA: All-ages afternoon children’s show; early evening PG-rated show; and late evening X-rated show • $10 adults, $5 children• (478) 257-6391, coxcapitoltheatre.com

JANUARY 5Lewis Black “In God We Rust” Tour | The Grand Opera House• May contain explicit material• Thurs. 7:30 p.m.• $40-$65• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

FEBRUARY 1 – 4Civic Club Show | The Grand Opera House• Wed. 7:30 p.m.• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

MARCH 17Andy Gross’ “Mind Boggling Variety Show” | The Cox Capitol Theatre• Adults: $15 advance, $18 at the door; children: $10 advance, $12 at the door• (478) 257-6391, coxcapitoltheatre.com

Contemporary Music DECEMBER 1“A Swingin’ Christmas” with the Georgia Big Band | Hawkinsville Opera House• Thurs. 7:30 p.m.• $15• 783-1884

DECMEBER 2 & MOREDec. 2, 9, 16 & 30Free Friday Fest Concert in Third Street Park | Downtown Macon• Fri. 6-9 p.m.• fridayfestmacon.com

DECEMBER 4Wesleyan’s Annual Christmas Concert: 175th Anniversary | Porter Auditorium• Sunday 4 p.m.• Free and open to the public

• (478) 757-5259

DECEMBER 6 & MOREDec. 6, 13, 20, 27; Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20 & 27Sweet Georgia Sound | Sweet Adelines International• Tuesday 7 p.m.• Singing lesson and fi rst month mem-bership free• (478) 335-3010

DECEMBER 8Annual Christmas Program presented by Morning Music Club | Porter Auditorium at Wesleyan College• Thus. 10:30 a.m.• Free and open to the public• wesleyan.edu

DECEMBER 8Delta Saints | The Cox Capitol Theatre• $10• (478) 257-6391, coxcapitoltheatre.com

DECEMBER 9“Celtic Christmas,” featuring Steve Baughman and Robin Bullock; by Acous-tic Productions | The Douglass Theatre• Friday, 8 p.m.• $17 adults, $10 seniors & students• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

DECEMBER 11Workshop with Dr. Marilyn Keiser; hosted by Dennis McCleary | Vineville United Methodist Church• Sunday, 10 a.m.• (478) 745-3331

DECEMBER 11Music and the Arts at Vineville, featuring Buddy Greene, singer/songwriter | Vinev-ille United Methodist Church• Sun. 4 p.m.• Free• (478) 745-3331

DECEMBER 22John Berry “Return to Bethlehem” | The Grand Opera House• Thursday, 7:30 p.m.• $32• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

DECEMBER 23Friday Fest Caroling | Downtown Macon

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5DECEMBER 10Second Saturday | The Georgia Children’s Museum• Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.• Free with proof of Macon residence• 755-9539, georgiachildrens museum.com

FEBRUARY 6The Magic School Bus (part of the Variety Series) | The Grand Opera House• Mon., 7:30 p.m.• $14 adults, $10 students• 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

Painted by Heidi Clinite

The Symphony Bear was cre-ated by Macon artist Heidi Clinite, a classically-trained violinist. She designed the bear to celebrate two of Macon’s cultural and musi-cal treasures: The Macon

Symphony Orchestra and The Grand Opera House. The bear de-picts a performance by the orchestra at the Grand Opera House. The curtains framing the orchestra transform into a red tuxedo coat, in which the bear is dressed. Onlookers can almost hear the beautiful mu-sic of the symphony as they gaze upon this colorful bear.

DECEMBER 3-4 & 7-11“Christmas Belles” | Perry Players Community Theatre• Evening shows 7:30 p.m.• Sunday shows 2:30 p.m.• $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students & children• (478) 987-5354, perryplayers.org

FEBRUARY 25Servant Leadership Award Ceremony & Gospel Concert | Wesleyan College• (478) 757-3799

MARCH 9Duke University Chorale | Mulberry Street United Methodist Church• Fri. 7 p.m.• Free• (478) 745-8601

MARCH 16Livingston Taylor | Cox Capitol Theatre• Fri., time TBA• $10-$30, all seats reserved• (478) 257-6391, coxcapitoltheatre.com

MARCH 18 & 25Music and Arts At Vineville “Showcas-ing Young Talent,” featuring Kerrie Caldwell, soprano; Bradley Smith, piano; Curtis Smith, piano (March 18) & featuring Bryan Anderson, organ (March 25) | Vineville United Methodist Church• Sun., 4 p.m.• Free• (478) 745-3331

DanceFEBRUARY 3 & MARCH 2USA Dance | Georgia Sports Hall of Fame• Fri., 7:30-10 p.m.• Free lesson, 7:30-8 p.m.• $5 Dance ’till you drop, 8-10 p.m.• (478) 752-1585, usad6059.org

JANUARY 12 & MOREJan. 12, Feb. 11 & March 10USA Dance hosts “Community Dance” | Howard Community Center• Sat., 7:30-10:30 p.m.• $7 members, $10 non-members• Dressy casual attire• (478) 986-5091, usad6059.org

DECEMBER 16Public Dance Christmas Party | Howard

Community Center• Fri. 8-11 p.m.• Casual dress• $5 general; free with gift for Toys for Tots• (478) 757-2287

DECEMBER 17Annual Greater Macon Chapter of USA Dance Christmas Dance | How-ard Community Center• Sat. 9 p.m.• Bring your favorite hors d’oeuvre• (478) 743-7970, usad6059.org

DECEMBER 23 & MOREDec. 23, Jan. 27, Feb. 24 & March 23Friday Night Dance

Party with Laura & Daniel | Howard Community Center• Fri. 8-10:30 p.m.• Casual dress• $5• (478) 550-1058, (478) 719-9993, dldancers.com

JANUARY 20“An Evening of Dance Magic,” featuring Julie Mulvihill | Georgia College & State University• Fri., 7 p.m.• $40, includes reception prior to per-formance• Fundraiser to benefi t Campus Black Box Theatre• gscu.edu/theatre

FilmDECEMBER 8Thursday Night Film Series “Wedding Crashers” | Georgia College & State University• For mature audiences only• Thurs. 8 p.m.• $3 general, $2 students• gcsu.edu/theatre

DECEMBER 11Dec. 11, Jan. 8, Feb. 12 & March 11Film Screening hosted by Macon Film Guild | The Douglass Theatre• Sun. 2 p.m., 4:20 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.• $5• (478) 742-2000, maconfi lmguild.org

DECEMBER 13Second Tuesday Rock ‘n’ Roll Picture Show “A Concert for George” | The Cox Capitol Theatre• Tues. (Time TBA)• $5 general, $3 wearing a rock t-shirt• (478) 257-6391, coxcapitoltheatre.com

• Recital by Karel Paukert at 7:30 p.m.• (478) 745-0427

FEBRUARY 6Hymn Festival with Mark Edwards | Riverside United Methodist Church• Mon., 4 p.m.• (478) 746-9688

FEBRUARY 12“Sing Brother! Sing Sister!” Annual Re-cital of Negro Spirituals | The Douglass Theatre• Sun. 3 p.m.• (478) 742-2000

FEBRUARY 19Music and the Arts at Vineville, featuring the American Boychoir, Princeton, NJ; Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, director | Vineville United Methodist Church• Sun. 4 p.m.• Free• (478) 745-3331

FEBRUARY 23Miranda Lambert “On Fire 2012” | Ma-con Centreplex Arena• Thurs. 7:30 p.m.• $28.25, $40.25, $52.25 PIT (standing)• (800) 745-3000, maconcentreplex.com

FEBRUARY 24The Offi cial Blues Brothers Revue (part of the Variety Series) | The Grand Opera House• Fri. 7:30 p.m.• $38• (478) 301-5464, thegrandmacon.com

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JANUARY 12 & MOREJan. 12, Feb. 11 & March 10USA Dance hosts “Community Dance”Howard Community Center• Sat., 7:30-10:30 p.m.• $7 members, $10 non-members• Dressy casual attire• (478) 986-5091, usad6059.org

DECEMBER 16Public Dance Christmas Party

Community Center• Fri. 8-11 p.m.• Casual dress• $5 general; free with gift for Toys for Tots• (478) 757-2287

DECEMBER 17Annual Greater Macon Chapter of USA Dance Christmas Dance ard Community Center• Sat. 9 p.m.• Bring your favorite hors d’oeuvre• (478) 743-7970, usad6059.org

DECEMBER 23 & MOREDec. 23, Jan. 27, Feb. 24 & March 23Friday Night Dance

Painted by Heatherly Darnell

The Stamp Bear was created by Macon artist Heatherly Dar-nell, with the help of her then husband-to-be Eric Wakefi eld. Painted to look as if the bear had been covered in postage stamps, the Stamp Bear is fi ttingly located across the street from the U.S. Post Offi ce. Each of the stamps which cover the bear feature local historical fi gures, cultural icons, arts and community organizations, conceived as though Macon and Bibb County had issued stamps featuring many of its local treasures. While the beauty of the bear is undeniable, it also serves as a fun way for parents to teach their children about the community in which they live and a great way for tourists to learn about the rich his-tory of Georgia.

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DECEMBER 14Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8 & March 14Senior Cinema | Douglas Theatre• Wed., 2 p.m.• Free, seniors only• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

FEBRUARY 16 – 197th Annual Macon Film Festival | Down-town Macon• Venues: The Cox Capitol Theatre, The Douglass Theatre and The 567 Center• maconfi lmfestival.com

Literary & LecturesDECEMBER 7 & MOREDec. 7 & 21, Jan. 4 & 18, Feb. 1 & 15, March 7 & 21Poetic Peace Open Mic | Midtown Key Club• Wed. 8 p.m.• $5 general, $3 for open mic artists, college, military• (478) 743-1004

JANUARY 8Free Music and the Arts at Vineville, featuring Carmen DeDee, storyteller | Vineville United Methodist Church• Sun. 4 p.m.• (478) 745-3331

JANUARY 10“Civil War to Civil Rights: A History Seeks Its People” | The Lanier Center for Literary Arts, Sidney Lanier Cottage• Tuesday, refreshments at 5:30 p.m., program at 6 p.m.• Free for Historic Macon members, $5 non-members, $3 students• (478) 742-5084

JANUARY 26Dr. John Countryman Lecture “Strange Bedfellows: Neuroscience and the Art-ist’s Journey” (part of the Kate Watson Visiting Artist Series) | Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Wesleyan College• Thurs. 11:15 a.m.• Conversation & Dessert Reception: 7 p.m., Burden Parlor• Free and open to the public• (478) 757-5259

FEBRUARY 22Lecture by Dr. Fitz Brundage (part of the Mercer Southern Studies Pro-gram’s “Civil War Memory”) | Mercer Medical School Auditorium• Tues. 7:30 p.m.

MARCH 13Albany Freedom Singers (part of the series: “Civil War to Civil Rights: A History Seeks Its People”) | Lanier Center for Literary Arts, Sidney Lanier Cottage• Tues., refreshments at 5:30 p.m., program begins at 6 p.m.• Free for Historic Macon members, $5 non-members, $3 students• (478) 742-5084

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DECEMBER 16-18The Littlest Angel | Macon Little Theatre• Fri.-Sun., 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m.• $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students with ID• 477-3342 or 471-PLAY(7529), macon-littletheatre.org

A heart-warming story of a little shep-herd boy trying to adjust to the afterlife in Heaven. Enjoy this special holiday pre-sentation with the whole family. Presented in conjunction with the Academy of the Performing Arts.

sentation with the whole family. Presented in conjunction with the Academy of the

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NOW – DECEMBER 31Celebrate! and the Festival Of Trees | Museum of Arts and Sciences• 477-3232, masmacon.com

The Celebrate! exhibition, which complements Festival of Trees and includes Holiday celebrations from around the world, begins its 54th season at the Museum on November 22. This exhibition began with one tree in 1957 at the Muse-um’s original location in the Wesleyan College Conservatory on College Street and, over the years, focused sometimes on Christmas trees and celebrations in one or more coun-tries, as well as the stories, music and gifts of Christmas. In 1989 in an effort to broaden its reach, the exhibition’s name was changed to Holiday Celebrations Around the World and through the years, a variety of cultural celebrations have been presented. Celebrate! now rotates through vignettes refl ecting many different cultures—this year it focuses on several Christmas traditions, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Chi-nese New Year. A highlight of the exhibition is The Children’s Tree, for which schools and individual children can make decorations. Celebrate! will be on display at the Museum from November 22 through December 31.

MARCH 15Lamar Lecture Series: Janisse Ray | Wesleyan College• Free• (478) 757-5137

MARCH 16 – 17Arts & Letters Festival | Max Noah Recital Hall at GCSU• Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.• $4 general, $2 students• gcsu.edu/theatre

MuseumsDECEMBER 1Patrons’ Christmas Party | Hay House• Thursday, 7 p.m.• Invitation-only event for Hay House members and sponsors• hayhouse.org

DECEMBER 2“Cottage Christmas” | Sidney Lanier Cottage• Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.• Free admission• (478) 742-5084

DECEMBER 2 & MOREDec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3 & March 2Free First Friday Family-friendlyActivities | Georgia Children’s Museum• Fri., 5:30-8 p.m.• (478) 755-9539, georgiachildrens museum. com

DECEMBER 7 – 9Christmas Luncheons | Hay House• Wed.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.• Reservations required• $30 per person in advance• (478) 742-8155

DECEMBER 10 & MOREDec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 & March 10Second Saturday | Georgia Children’s Museum• Sat., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m• Free with proof of Macon residence• (478) 755-9539, georgiachildrens museum.com

DECEMBER 10“Christmas In Dixie” | Cannonball House• Saurday, 6-9 p.m.• Regular admission• (478) 745-5982

DECEMBER 4 & 11Children’s Sugar Plum Parties | Hay House• Sun., Seatings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.• Ages 5-12• $15 per child, $5 per adult• (478) 742-8155

DECEMBER 13“Two Centuries of Struggle: From Civil War to Civil Rights” (part of Sidney’s Salon Series) | Sidney Lanier Cottage• Tuesday, open at 5:30 p.m., session at 6 p.m.• Free for Historic Macon members, $5 for non-members, $3 for students• Parking at First Baptist Church• (478) 742-5084

DECEMBER 24 & MOREDec. 24, 26, 30 & 31Behind the Scenes Tours | Hay House• Fri. & Sat. 10:30 a.m., Mon. 4:30 p.m.• $22 per person ages 8 and up• Involves moderate stair climbing• (478) 742-8155

DECEMBER 29 – 31Georgia Invitational Football Classic, presented by the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and Optimus Energy Drinks | Ed Defore Sports Complex and Hen-derson Stadium• Two games Dec. 29• Optimus Energy Bowl Champion-

ship Game Dec. 31• (478) 752-1585, gshf.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 31Christmas at Hay House: Christmas Tours | Hay House• Open daily for guided tours, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m, to 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m., • Tours start on the hour; fi nal tour at 3 p.m. each day• Closed Christmas• Adults $11; seniors (65+) $10; military $10; students ages 6 to college with ID) $7; children under 6 free; Georgia Trust members free• Special rates for groups of 20+ guests

and school groups with reservations• (478) 742-8155

FEBRUARY 1 – 29Behind the Holt’s House: Special Inter-est Tours | Cannonball House• (478) 745-5982

FEBRUARY 11Sweet Valentine’s Tea | Cannonball House• First seating of 12 people, 2:30 p.m.• Second seating of 12, 5 p.m.• $25 per seat• (478) 745-5982

FEBRUARY 11Victorian Valentine Tea | Hay House• Sat. 1 p.m.• Ages 5-12• $20 per person• (478) 742-8155

FEBRUARY 14Hearts at Hay House | Hay House• Weddings and vow renewals in the Palace of the South• Ceremony, champagne toast, cup-cakes and a photo in 30 minutes

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• $30 per person in advance presented by the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and Optimus Energy Drinks Ed Defore Sports Complex and Hen-derson Stadium• Two games Dec. 29• Optimus Energy Bowl Champion-Painted by Connie Redd

The Tattnall Park Bear was created by Macon artist Connie Redd and was inspired by Tattnall Square Park and the skyline of Mercer University which borders the park. Located directly across the street from Mercer’s campus, this bear signifi es the important role that Mercer has played as a community partner in Macon and Bibb County . The College Hill Corridor project, which is responsible for the Knight Neighbor-hood Challege grants which funded the bear trail project, was conceived by Mercer students as a class project. Since the project’s master plan was created and approved, the corridor has brought more than $5 mil-lion in private funding into the corridor to be used for revitalization and community improvement efforts.

NOW – DECEMBER 31Christmas at Hay House tours | Hay House• Tours Available Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Tours start on the hour; last tour at 3 p.m.• $11 adults; $10 seniors, military with ID; $7 students (6 years-college); FREE kids under 6• Group tours available: $9 each (20+ with reservation)• School groups: $3 each (K-12 and college with reservation); $6 for each additional adult• 742-8155

Christmas would not be complete with-out a tour of Macon’s premier antebel-lum home decked with natural greenery and Victorian-inspired decorations! Visit three levels (Ground, Main, and Bedroom) of this National Historic Land-mark and marvel at elegantly decorated trees, mantels, stairwells, and chil-dren’s rooms. Each visitor will receive a program book with descriptions of each room. A host of Christmas Luncheons, Sugar Plum Parties for children, and specialty school tours are available.Sugar Plum Parties for children, and

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1DECEMBER 6“The Marriage of Guitar, Violin and Percussion” | Mercer University• Tues. 7:30 p.m.• $10 or free with Mercer ID• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

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JANUARY 14“Community Dance,” by USA Dance | Howard Community Center• Sat., 7:30-10:30 p.m.• $7 for members or $10• Dressy casual attire• (478) 986-5091, usad6059.org

JANUARY 6“Sunrise,” featuring artist Kenneth Shearer | The Gallery at MAA• Fri. 5-8 p.m.• On display through Jan. 28• Free, members get 10% off purchases• (478) 743-6940, maconarts alliance.org

MARCH 23Open Late | Museum of Arts & Sciences• Open until 8 p.m. the last friday of every month• 5-8 p.m. for Bibb residents & colleges students with ID• (478) 477-3232,masmacon.com

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FEBRUARY 3 — 12“The Foreigner” | Macon Little Theatre• Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.• $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students 23 & under with ID• (478) 471-PLAY, maconlittletheatre.org

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FEBRUARY 24Museum of Arts and Sciences Open Late | Museum of Arts & Sciences• The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on the last friday of each month.• Free 5-8 p.m. for Bibb County residents and colleges students with valid ID• (478) 477-3232, masmacon.com

FEBRUARY 24 & 25Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Macon City Auditorium• Fri. GSHF Golf Classic at Idle Hour Country Club• FanFest at GSHF: Sat. 1 p.m.• Induction ceremony at Macon City Audi-torium Saturday evening• gshf.org

MARCH 10 & MOREMarch 10-11, 17-18, 21 & 31Behind the Scenes Tours | Hay House• Sat. 10:30 p.m., Sun. & Wed. 4:30 p.m.• $22 per person ages 8 and up• Involves moderate stair climbing• (478) 742-8155

MARCH 16 & MOREMarch 16-18 & 23-25Lantern Light Tours | Ocmulgee National Monument• Guided Ranger Tours: 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m.• Self-Guided Tours: 7:30-9 p.m.• Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and close at 9:30 p.m.• $5 for ages 13+, free for12 & under• (478) 752-8257, nps.gov/ocmu

TheaterDECEMBER 1 – 4Disney on Ice | Macon Centreplex• Thurs. & Fri. 7 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.• $14, $18, $22, $33 VIP (Fees are ap-plicable)• (877) 532-6144, maconcentreplex.com

DECEMBER 1National Theatre Live “Collaborators” | The Douglass Theatre• Thurs., 7 p.m.• $20 adults, $15 seniors & students• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

DECEMBER 1 & MOREDec. 1-3 & 8-10“The Complete Works of William Shake-speare” presented by Warner Robins’s Little Theatre | Knights of Columbus Hall• Thurs.-Sat.• Doors open: 6:45 p.m., show: 7:30 p.m.• $35 (advance reservations are required)• (478) 929-4579, wrlt.org

DECEMBER 2A Douglass Christmas Card 90th Anniver-sary Holiday Open House Showcase | The

Douglass Theatre• Friday, 6 p.m.• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

DECEMBER 2 – 4, 7 & 11“Christmas Belles” | Perry Players• Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m,, Sun. 2:30 p.m.• $12 regular, $10 matinee• (478) 987-5354, perryplayers.org

DECEMBER 4National Theatre Live “Collaborators” | The Douglass Theatre• Sunday, 4 p.m.• $20 adults, $15 seniors & students• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

DECEMBER 4 & 5Auditions for “Purlie Victorious” | Theatre Macon• Sun. & Mon. 7:30 p.m.• Show dates: February 17-25• Open to actors of any experience• (478) 746-9485, theatremacon.com

DECEMBER 9 – 11GCSU’s “The Nutcracker,” (part of The Family Series) | Russell Auditorium• Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m.• $12 general; $8 ages 12 and under• gcsu.edu/theatre

DECEMBER 17“Change Gona Come,” by JD’s Drama Theater | Douglass Theatre• Sat., 6 p.m.• $20 adults; $10 children 11 & under• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

DECEMBER 19“Miracle on 34th Street,” (part of the Variety Series) | The Grand Opera House• Mon. 7:30 p.m.• $36 adults, $28 students• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

JANUARY 17“The Gazillion Bubble Show,” (part of

the Variety Series) | Grand Opera House• Tues. 3:20 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.• $24-$32• (478) 301-5464, thegrandmacon.com

JANUARY 20 & 21The Douglass Players’ “The Heart of Montenegro” | The Douglass Theatre• Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.• (478) 742-200

JANUARY 25 & 26“In the Heights,” (part of the Broadway Series) | The Grand Opera House• Wed. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m• $40-$48• (478) 301-5470, thegrandmacon.com

FEBRUARY 3 – 12“The Foreigner” | Macon Little Theatre• Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sund. 2:30 p.m.• $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students 23 & under with ID• (478) 471-PLAY, maconlittletheatre.org

FEBRUARY 6Firehouse Theatre from London (part of the Global Citizenship Symposium-Personal and Global Health: “My Role, Our Challenges”) | GCSU• Mon. 3:30 p.m.• Free; mature audiences only• gcsu.edu/theatre

FEBRUARY 6 & 7“The Magic School Bus” | The Grand Opera HousePart of the GrandKids Series• Mon.-Tues. 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.• $7• (478) 301-5464, thegrandmacon.com

FEBRUARY 7“Gruesome Playground Injuries” | Arts & Sciences Auditorium at GCSUPart of the Global Citizenship Sympo-sium-Personal and Global Health:“My Role, Our Challenges”• Tuesday 3:30 p.m.• Free; mature audiences only• (478) 445-4226

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JANUARY 21Macon Symphony Orchestra presents “January Pops” featuring SPECTRUM: A Tribute To Motown and R&B | Macon City Auditorium• Sat. 7:30 p.m.• $15 balcony, $300-400 tables (seats 10)• 301-5300, maconsymphony.com

Webster defi nes Spectrum as a “series of radiations arranged in regular order” or a “continuous sequence or wide range.” This could not be a more appropriate description

of the group Spectrum, which draws upon the talent of four radiant voices and diverse personalities to form a fi rst class vocal quartet. After spending six stellar years recreating the sound and style of the Four Tops in Las Vegas’ multi-million dollar production shows American Superstars and Legends In Concert, the group has developed the versatility to credibly cover the music of groups from the Platters to the Temptations to Boyz 2 Men. It is this versatility that has propelled them to the status of headlin-ing their own shows in which they perform stirring renditions of the all the best cover tunes.

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DECEMBER 7 — 10Nutcracker of Middle Geor-gia | The Grand Opera House• Dec. 7-10, 7:30 p.m.; Dec.

10-11, 2:30 p.m.• $15-$20 for adults; $10 for students • (478) 301-5470• midganutcracker.org

The great tradition of the Nutcrack-er ballet is one many spectators, young and old, wouldn’t miss, and this holiday season is no exception. Nutcracker of Middle Georgia brings its magic back to the exquisite stage at The Grand Opera House in Macon. The 2011 production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet will run December 7 at the beautifully restored Grand Opera House. Now celebrating its 27th annual performance, the ballet boasts six professional dancers, hailing from all over the country including a new Sugar Plum.

When it began as a simple organiza-tion in 1985 with no money, scenery or costumes, Nutcracker of Middle Georgia Inc., held its fi rst performance at Porter Auditorium at Wesleyan College. Beginning in 1991, Nutcracker began a free school performance, funded by donations and grants, targeted primarily at public school students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a ballet. The free performance continues for schoolchildren annually. For a market the size of Macon, the quality of the pro-duction staged by Nutcracker of Middle Georgia is exceptional.

Today, performances feature six paid professional dancers and more than 100 dancers representing numerous studios across Central Georgia, making the ballet a true amalgamation of both international and local talent. Twenty-fi ve years of effort, careful planning and design have gone into the collection of top-notch costumes, which are updated frequently, and the acquisition of scenery designed by Bobby Berg of New York.

Even as Nutcracker has evolved from its modest but magical beginnings, one thing remains the same, the beauty of the bal-let and Tchaikovsky’s tradition.

Nutcracker of Middle Georgia invites you to experience the magic, and share it with someone this holiday season.

DECEMBER 7 — 10Nutcracker of Middle Geor-gia • Dec. 7-10, 7:30 p.m.; Dec.

10-11, 2:30 p.m.• $15-$20 for adults; $10 for students • (478) 301-5470• midganutcracker.org

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FEBRUARY 10 – 25“Any Body Home?” | Warner Robins Little Theatre• Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m.• $15 adults, $14 students, seniors, military• (478) 929-4579, wrlt.org

FEBRUARY 10 & MOREFeb. 10-12 & 16-19“The Spiral Staircase” presented by The Backlot Players | Rose Theatre• Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.• $15 adults, $12 seniors & students• (478) 994-0443, thebacklotplayers.tripod.com

FEBRUARY 15“Of Mice & Men,” (part of the GrandKids Series) | The Grand Opera House• Wednesday 9:30 a.m.• $10• (478) 301-5464, thegrandmacon.com

FEBRUARY 15“Of Mice & Men,” (Part of the Variety Series) | The Grand Opera House• Wednesday 7:30 p.m.• $20 adults, $14 students & groups• (478) 301-5464, thegrandmacon.com

FEBRUARY 17 – 25“Purlie Victorious” | Theatre Macon• Wed. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m.• $20 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students• (478) 746-9485, theatremacon.com

FEBRUARY 19 & 20Auditions for “Titanic” (A musical) | Theatre Macon• Sun. & Mon. 7:30 p.m.• Show dates: April 6-21• Open to actors of all experience levels• Please bring sheet music and be pre-pared to sing 16 bars• 746-9485, theatremacon.com

FEBRUARY 22 – 26“The Wedding Singer” | Russell Audito-rium at GCSU• Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m.• $16 general; $12 senior citizens, GCSU faculty & staff, non-GCSU stu-dents; $7 GCSU Students; $11 each for

Painted by Denise Kiefer

The Ocmulgee Bear, painted by Ivey, Georgia artist Denise Kiefer, is also known by the title “Spirits in the Sky.” This bear, which is the only seated bear of the group, features a vibrant night sky revealing a Native American spirit watching over the silhouetted skyline of Macon and the Ocmulgee National Monument. Inspired by the combination of centuries of history prior to the settlement of the city of Macon and the more recent history of Macon and Bibb County, this bear celebrates all the people who have called the banks of the Ocmulgee River home. The shape of the seated bear even mimicsthe shape of the Ocmuglee mounds depicted on its body.

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groups of 10 or more• (478) 445-4226, gcsutickets.com

FEBRUARY 23National Theatre Live “Travelling Light” | The Douglass Theatre• Thurs. 7 p.m.• $20 adults, $15 seniors & students• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

FEBRUARY 24 & MOREFeb. 24-26 & 29; March 1-4“Sex Please, We’re Sixty!” | Perry Players• Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m.• Auditions: Jan. 8, 2:30, Jan. 9, 7 p.m.• $12 regular, $10 matinee• (478) 987-5354, perryplayers.org

FEBRUARY 25STUNT! | Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College• Sat. 7 p.m.• $5 general admission, proceeds ben-efi t scholarships• (478) 757-5216

MARCH 1National Theatre Live “The Comedy of Errors” | The Douglass Theatre• Thurs. 7 p.m.• $20 adults, $15 seniors & students• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

MARCH 3“The 24-Hour Plays” | GCSU• Fri. 8 p.m.• $3-$6• (478) 445-4226

MARCH 4National Theatre Live “The Comedy of Errors” | The Douglass Theatre• Sunday, 4 p.m.• $20 adults, $15 seniors & students• (478) 742-2000, douglasstheatre.org

MARCH 4Russian National Ballet’s “Romeo &

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Juliet” (part of the Variety Series) | The Grand Opera House• Sunday, 3 p.m.• $32 adults, $28 students & groups• (478) 301-5464, thegrandmacon.com

MARCH 6“The Little Engine That Could,” (part of the GrandKids Series) | The Grand Opera House• Tues. 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.• $7• (478) 301-5464

MARCH 8Performance Artist James Luna | Russell Auditorium at GCSU• Thursday, 5:30 p.m.• Free• (478) 445-4226, gcsu.edu/theatre

MARCH 11 & 12“The Odd Couple” auditions | Perry Players• March 11, 2:30 p.m., March 12, 7 p.m.• Performances May 4-6, 9-13• (478) 987-5354, perryplayers.org

MARCH 19The Complete Works of William Skake-speare | Russell Auditorium at GCSU• Monday, 10 a.m.• $5• gcsu.edu/theatre

MARCH 20 – 21“Fiddler On the Roof” | The Grand Opera HousePart of the Broadway Series• Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.• $30-$48• (478) 301-5464, thegrandmacon.com

MARCH 20 – 22“Doubt” | Black Box Theatre at GCSU• Tues.-Thurs. 8 p.m.• $14 general; $10 senior citizens, GC faculty and staff, Non-GCSU students; $5 GCSU students• gcsu.edu/theatre

MARCH 23 – 24“Girls Night Out: the Musical” | The Grand Opera HousePart of the Variety Series• Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.• $38 adults, $34 groups• 301-5464, thegrandmacon.com

MARCH 25“Women Hold Up Half The Sky,” A Trib-ute to Women | The Douglass Theatre• Sunday, 5 p.m.• (478) 742-2000

Festivals& MoreDECEMBER 1-2 & 4Christmas in Downtown Macon• Thurs., Dec. 1: Bibb County BOE Christmas Tree Lighting, City Audito-rium, 6:30 p.m.• Fri., Dec. 2: Friday Fest & The Polar Express, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 6:30 p.m.• Sun., Dec. 4: Middle Georgia Christ-mas Parade, 3 p.m.

DECEMBER 8-1015th Annual “Drive-Thru Nativity” | Riverside United Methodist Church• Thurs.-Sat. 6:30-9:30 p.m.• Free• (478) 746-9688

DECEMBER 15 & MOREDec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16 & March 15Third Thursday Party | Mercer Village• Thurs. 6-9 p.m.

• Free• shoplocalmacon.com

DECEMBER 22 – 23Christmas Enrichment Program | Georgia Children’s Museum• Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m to 4 p.m.• (478) 755-9539, georgiachildrensmuseum.com

DECEMBER 31New Year’s Eve Cherry Blos-som Ball Drop | Downtown• Sat. 9 p.m. to Midnight• Free admission• cherryblossomballdrop.com

MARCH 11Second Sunday Brunch |College Hill Macon• Sun., 1-3 p.m.• Free• (478) 301-2008, collegehill macon.com

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DECEMBER 15 & MOREDec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16 & March 15Third Thursday Party• Thurs. 6-9 p.m.

Painted by Ingrid Lyndon

The Music Bear was cre-ated by Bleckley County artist Ingrid Lyndon. The bear was designed to refl ect the rich musical heritage of Ma-con. Located near the Medical Cen-ter of Central Georgia and the Ronald McDonald House, this bear is the fi rst bear in a walking trail originating at the Medical Center. Its blue color is meant to evoke the long musical history of “The Blues.”

“Fiddler On the Roof”Opera HousePart of the Broadway Series• Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.• $30-$48• (478) 301-5464, thegrandmacon.com

Painted by Ingrid Lyndon

The Music Bear was cre-ated by Bleckley County artist Ingrid Lyndon. The bear was designed to refl ect the rich musical heritage of Ma-con. Located near the Medical Cen-ter of Central Georgia and the Ronald McDonald House, this bear is the fi rst bear in a walking trail originating at the Medical Center. Its blue color is meant to evoke the long musical history of “The Blues.”

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Cherry Blossom FestivalMARCH 16 – 25Free Nightly Concerts | Central City Park• (478) 301-5470, cherryblossom.com

MARCH 16 – 25Kachunga and

Alligator Show | Central City Park• 3 times daily• Free event• (478) 301-5470,

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MARCH 16Cherry Blossom Gala | Macon City Auditorium• $50 per person (tables of 8 available), $10 balcony• 301-5470, cherryblossom.com

MARCH 17Tunes and Balloons | Macon State College• Sat., 4 p.m.; balloons glow at dusk• $5, children under 6 are free• (478) 301-5470, cherryblossom.com

MARCH 17Bed Race | Downtown Macon• Sat., 1 p.m.• Free admission• $50 per fi ve-member team to race, Register by March 11

MARCH 18Cherry Blossom Parade | Downtown Macon• Sun., 3 p.m.• Free admission

MARCH 18Music for the World by the Middle Georgia Concert Band | Porter Auditorium, Wesleyan College• cherryblossom.com

MARCH 19 – 23Third Street Park Festivities | Downtown Macon• Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.• Founders Day Celebration on March 23 at 11:30 a.m.• Free event

MARCH 20Authors Luncheon | Idle Hour

Country Club• cherryblossom.com

MARCH 21Broadway in Bloom: A Dinner Cabaret | Armory Ballroom• cherryblossom.com

MARCH 23Comedy Show | Macon• cherryblossom.com

MARCH 23Jazz Concert Featuring Ken Trimmons Band | Coleman Hill• cherryblossom.com

MARCH 22Fashion Show & Pink Champagne Brunch | Anderson Conference Center• Thursday, 11:30 a.m.• $35, tables of 10 available• 301-5470, cherryblossom.com

MARCH 24Street Party | Downtown Macon• Sat. 5-11 p.m.• $12 advance, $15 at the gate• 301-5470, cherryblossom.com

MARCH 24 & 25International Food Fair | Third Street Park, Downtown Macon• Sat. 11-6 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m.• cherryblossom.com

MARCH 25Grand Finale | Wesleyan College• Sun. 5 p.m.• cherryblossom.com

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