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Free Music Fridays at Edgar's Bistro
May 22, 2009 - October 16, 2009 |
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Location: Edgar's Bistro, 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy., Macon
Phone: 478-471-4250
Admission: Free
 Great Local Bands Entertaining every Friday!
- Jeremy Johnson
- Red Swill
- Freedom Jazz Trio
- Daiquiri Band & Friends
- Back Porch Review
- Robert Hall
Music begins at 7:00 p.m.
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Summer Film Series
June 21, 2009 - September 20, 2009 |
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http://www.collegehillcorridor.com
Phone: (478) 238-1735
Admission: Free
Enjoy great movies under the stars at favorite places around Macon with the College Hill Corridor Commission's Summer Film Series featuring free movies outdoors every other Sunday through September 20.
Arrive as early as 8 p.m. to set up your picnic spot, movies start at 9 p.m.
Date & Featured Movie
| Location | June 7
Four Weddings & A Funeral
| Riverside Cemetery
| June 21
Raising Arizona
| Tattnall Square Park
| July 5
Field of Dreams
| Central City Park Softball Complex
| July 19
The Secret Garden
| Beall's Hill Community Garden
| Aug 2
Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil
| The Hay House
| Aug 16
The Iron Giant
| Washington Park
| Sept 6
Coach Carter
| Mercer University Arena
| Sept 20
Pirates of the Caribbean
| The Riverwalk (Spring St. Entrance)
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Free Concert Tuesdays
June 23, 2009 - September 1, 2009 |
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Times: 9:00 p.m.
http://www.goldenbough.com
Location: Golden Bough Bookstore, 371 Cotton Avenue, Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-744-2446
Admission: Free
 In the true spirit of Macon's pioneering musical renderings, local musicians and songwriters share their music every Tuesday night in an intimate setting at Macon's only independent vintage bookstore, Golden Bough Bookstore.
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Dinner & a Classic Movie
July 1, 2009 - July 22, 2009 |
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http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com
Location: Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. in Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-257-6391 x6; reservations encouraged
 Step back in time when movie stars dripped glamour & intrigue and the Cox Capitol theatre was in its heyday.
- $17.50 includes dinner & movie
- Doors open at 5:30 pm with dinner service
- $5 for movie only; concessions available for purchase
Date Movie
July 1
| Brigadoon (1954)
| July 8
| Lady from Shanghai (1947)
| July 15
| Cold Turkey (1971)
| July 22
| Paths of Glory (1957)
| July 29
| Stagecoach (1939)
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Army Band Concerts
July 3, 2009 |
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http://www.georgiamusic.org
Location: Georgia Music Hall of Fame, 200 MLK Jr. Blvd in Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-751-3334
Kick off the Independence Day holiday with a concert by the 116th U.S. Army National Guard Band at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The performances are free to the public and will be held outdoors in the front patio area. Free cold beverages will be served.
12 noon - 1 p.m. Performance
The 116th’s Concert Band will perform patriotic and traditional favorites and guests are invited to bring their lunches.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Performance
The 116th’s Funk Band will play soul, funk and R&B favorites outdoors as a special First Friday show.
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame will have hundreds of various postcards on hand for visitors to sign and express their thanks to our soldiers serving overseas. All postcards will be shipped and mailed to National Guardsman Major Mike Lipper of the 48th Brigade, who will distribute them in Afghanistan.
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First Friday in Downtown Macon
July 3, 2009 |
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Times: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-722-9909
 On the first Friday of every month, downtown comes to life with music,
art and entertainment.
From 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., Macon's outdoor
alcohol laws are suspended for the downtown area. One can stroll
through art galleries, bookstores and eclectic shops with a glass of
wine, or enjoy a cocktail listening to outdoor musicians.
For more information and a line-up of events contact NewTown Macon at 478-722-9909 or visit www.newtownmacon.com
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July 4th Celebration at Historic Fort Hawkins
July 4, 2009 |
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Times: 12 Noon until 4 p.m.
http://www.forthawkins.com
Location: Fort Hawkins, Maynard St. & Emery Hwy., Macon
Phone: 478-742-3003
Admission: FREE, BBQ Plates $12.50 ea.
 Celebrate our Nation's birth at Macon's birthplace. Enjoy live music and BBQ while touring the historic site's three-story Replica Blockhouse and the archaeological dig. See the very flag that flew over the fort 200 years ago. Sue Tomlin's happy fiddle, along with special guests, will perform. Artillery demonstrations will punctuate the patriotic program.
Fresh Air BBQ plates($12.50 per plate) will be available from 12 noon until 2 p.m. when Col. Benjamin
Hawkins will share his Revolutionary War experiences and a dramatic
reading of the original poem that became our Star Spangled Banner
For BBQ plate tickets and/or more information, contact Marty Willet at 478-742-3003. This 7th Annual July 4th Celebration is presented by the Fort Hawkins Commission to benefit the development of Historic Fort Hawkins.
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Macon Giants Baseball Game
July 4, 2009 |
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http://www.greatsouthleague.com
Location: Luther Williams Field at Central City Park, Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-750-9000
Admission: $6
 Enjoy collegiate baseball at historic Luther Williams Field, where the recent movie "The Hardest Hitter" was filmed.
Support the local team, Macon Giants, and have a great time doing it!
Newnan Braves vs. Macon Giants at 5:00 p.m.
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City Market on the Green
March 21, 2009 - December 26, 2009 |
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Times: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Corner of Poplar Street and MLK Jr. Blvd
Enjoy locally grown, locally made creations unique to the Middle Georgia area every Saturday morning on Poplar Street in beautiful Downtown Macon in the Spring through December.
- Handmade Candles
 - Handmade Scented Soaps
- Crochet Items
- Jams, Jellies, Preserves
- Handcarved Walking Canes & Boxes
- Handmade Aprons
- Seasonal Organic Produce
- Seasonal Fresh Produce
- Garden Plants
- Baked Goods
- 100% Georgia Red Clay Pottery
- Specialty Lathed Pens
For a schedule and more information on City Market on the Green visit http://www.marketcity.com.
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Nashville Portraits: Photography by Jim McQuire
May 10, 2009 - July 5, 2009 |
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Times: Monday-Saturday: 9-5, Sunday: 1-5
http://www.gamusichall.com
Location: Georgia Music Hall of Fame, 200 MLK Jr. Blvd in Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-751-3334
 Jim McGuire has been the preeminent photographer in Nashville, Tenn.,
for more than 30 years - as renowned for his love of music, musicians,
wry wit and 1957 Ford Station wagon as he is for his skill with a
camera.
Inspired by photographer Irving Penn's portraits of tradesmen
in their work clothes, he began what has become his acclaimed series of Nashville Portraits in 1974.
The series now includes more than 1,000
images of America's most influential singers, songwriters and
musicians.
The exhibition, as well as the accompanying book, Jim
McGuire: Nashville Portraits, features 60 of the best photographs,
including Georgia musicians Tut Taylor, Norman and Nancy Blake and
Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee Chet Atkins. Organized by the
Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, Georgia.
Admission
Adult: $8
Seniors & Military/College students with ID: $6
AAA members with card: $7
Children (4 - 16): $3.50
Children three and under: Free
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Visionary Journey in Glass exhibit
May 20, 2009 - July 22, 2009 |
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http://www.masmacon.com
Location: Museum of Arts & Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon
Phone: 478-477-3232
Josh Simpson: A Visionary Journey in Glass allows encourages the celebration of the universe through fine art as part of the International Year of Astronomy.
Pieces of Josh Simpson’s work can be found in the permanent collections of the Boston Museum of Fine Art, the White House Collection of American Crafts, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague and the Museum of Arts and Sciences. A Visionary Journey in Glass (1972-2007) opened in Huntsville, Alabama in April, 2007 and the exhibit has been traveling the country since. Josh Simpson’s career in art glass spans more than three decades.
Simpson’s extraordinary pieces include goblets, vases and bowls, and complex orbs he calls “planets.” Much of Simpson’s work is inspired by NASA images of Earth and other celestial phenomena.
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Adult: $8; Senior: $6; ages 12-17: $5; ages 2-11: $4
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Wini McQueen: The History of the Dream Project
May 22, 2009 - December 31, 2009 |
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http://www.tubmanmuseum.com
Location: Tubman African American Museum, 340 Walnut St, Macon
Phone: 478-743-8544
This
exhibition will feature a selection of works from the ambitious History
of the Dream Project. In 2001, the Tubman Museum commissioned artist
Wini McQueen to create textile panels to be installed in the atrium of
the new Tubman Museum facility in downtown Macon. The finished
commissioned work, consisting of 130 works of art, is entitled "The History
of the Dream." It chronicles the history of the Tubman Museum,as well as significant people, events and memories from Macon and Middle Georgia community.
Hours Admission
Mon.-Sat.: 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. Adults: $5
Sunday: Noon - 4:00 p.m. Youth: $3
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Ocmulgee Expedition River Fun
June 17, 2009 - September 1, 2009 |
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Times: Call or email to reserve time that works for you!
http://ocmulgeeexpeditions.com
Location: Ocmulgee River, Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-757-8226
 Cool off this summer in the Ocmulgee River maneuvering a kayak/canoe or even floating downstream on a tube.
Quick Floats are relaxing 1 to 3 hour expeditions down the Ocmulgee
River beginning at Amerson Water Works Park and ending at the Spring
Street parking lot and trailhead of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.
Half-Day Tours are extended trips lasting from 4 to 6 hours. These
expeditions give you a real feel for the full beauty of the Ocmulgee
River with shoals, shallows and differing riverscapes. Half-Day Tours
begin at Amerson Water Works Park, then you’re shuttled north
approximately 9 miles to Popes Ferry Landing to start your journey. The
float takes you back to your car at Amerson Water Works Park.
River Adventure
| | Weekday
per person
| | Weekend
per person
| | Guided Tour
per person
| | Children 10 & Under
| | 1-3 hr. tube float | | $5
| | $10
| | Add $5
| | FREE | 1-3 hr. canoe/kayak
| | $15
| | $20
| | Add $5
| | FREE | 4-6 hr. tube float
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| $10 | | $15 | | Add $10
| | FREE | 4-6 hr. canoe/kayak
| | $25 | | $35 | | Add $10
| | FREE |
Here's a quick list of what you will want to bring along:
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Sunscreen
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Water
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Snacks/lunch
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Water shoes (or a pair of old sneakers)
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Towel (but you can leave that in your car)
Here's a list of OPTIONAL items to consider:
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Sunglasses
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Hat (ball cap)
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Ziplock bag (or if you want to get fancy a Dry Bag) to keep your keys/wallet/stuff dry
- Fishing gear
- A plastic "Poncho" in case it rains
- Soft drinks
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2010 Macon Film Festival
Call for Entries
June 19, 2009 - September 18, 2009 |
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http://www.maconfilmfestival.com
Phone: 478-751-3334
The 5th Annual Macon Film Festival (MaGa) is now accepting entries for the 2010 festival scheduled to be held in historic downtown Macon, Georgia February 18th - 21st. The festival is open to filmmakers from
every level, working in any medium and genre.
MaGa submissions will be considered for competition in one of the following categories:
- Narrative Feature
- Narrative Short
- Animation
- Documentary
- Experimental
- Student Film
The 2010 festival will award almost $11,000 in prize money to festival winners including a $1,000 'Best in Show' award. For submission information please visit www.maconfilmfestival.com
The Macon Film Festival offers
innovative and imaginative films both mainstream and independent in
nature, celebrating
the art and craft of the moving image and giving light to films which
rarely appear in Central Georgia, particularly those that are independent,
experimental, and short in length.
A diverse line-up of films from filmmakers
across the U.S. and as far away as Israel, France, the United Kingdom,
Poland,
Canada and Australia will be showcased at the extraordinary venues of
Cox Capitol Theatre, Douglass Theatre and Grand Opera House.
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