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Special Events

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

free music fridays macon georgiaGreat 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.

Summer Film Series
June 21, 2009 - September 20, 2009
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http://www.collegehillcorridor.com
Phone:  (478) 238-1735
Admission:  Free
Summer Film Series in Macon, Georgia
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.


Summer Film Series Schedule

 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)

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

golden bough bookstore macon georgiaIn 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.
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

cox capitol theatreStep 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)
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.
116th U.S. Army National Guard Band performs in Macon, Georgia
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.


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

first friday macon georgiaOn 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
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.

July 4th Celebration at Historic Fort Hawkins in Macon, GeorgiaCelebrate 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.

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

macon giants, macon georgiaEnjoy 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.


On-Going Events

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 Candlescity market on the green macon georgia
      • 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.

      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

      nashville portraits macon georgiaJim 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

      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 macon georgia
      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


      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
      wini mcqueen macon georgia
      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
      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
       
      ocmulgee river macon georgiaCool 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

       $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:
      • Sunscreen
      • Water
      • Snacks/lunch
      • Water shoes (or a pair of old sneakers)
      • Towel (but you can leave that in your car)

      Here's a list of OPTIONAL items to consider:

      • Sunglasses
      • Hat (ball cap)
      • 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
      Call 478-757-8226 or email reservations to:  reservations@ocmulgeeexpeditions.com
      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.
      Macon, Georgia, 2010 Film Festival Calls for Film Entries
      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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