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Dinner and a Classic: "Beat the Devil"
March 10, 2010 |
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Times: 6:30 pm
http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com
Location: The Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second Street, Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-257-6391
What better venue could there be than the beautifully restored Cox
Capitol Theatre to enjoy the movies that have withstood the tests of
time? And what better way to experience them again than while enjoying
a fine meal?
- Doors open and dinner service begins at 5:30
- The movie begins at 6:30
- Admission is $5
- $17.50 includes dinner
Reservations are encouraged by calling 478-257-6391, ext. 6
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The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
March 10, 2010 - March 11, 2010 |
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Times: 9:30 am and 11:30 am
http://www.thegrandmacon.com
Location: The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Downtown Macon
Phone: (478) 301-5460
Admission: $6
The phenomenal impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is chronicled in
this compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most
influential and charismatic leaders of the 'American Century.' Dr. King
becomes the prime mover behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott,
putting his philosophy of nonviolent protest to work. Your students
will be inspired by the story of this great leader's struggle and his
dream.
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Dollar Movie Night: "Capitalism: A Love Story"
March 11, 2010 |
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Times: Film Starts at 7:00 pm
http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com
Location: The Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second Street, Downtown Macon
Phone: (478) 257-6391
Admission: $1 until 7:00 pm
From Middle America, to the halls of power in Washington, to the global
financial epicenter in Manhattan, Michael Moore will once again take
film goers into uncharted territory. With both humor and outrage,
Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story explores a taboo question:
What is the price that America pays for its love of capitalism?
Admission and drinks return to their original pricing at 7:00, so be sure you're on time!
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"2012"
March 12, 2010 |
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Times: Doors open at 6:00 pm, film begins at 7:00 pm
http://www.coxcapitoltheatre.com
Location: The Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second Street, Downtown Macon
Admission: $5
Disaster movie maven Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After
Tomorrow) crafts this apocalyptic sci-fi thriller following the
prophecy stated by the ancient Mayan calendar, which says that the
world will come to an end on December 21, 2012. When a global cataclysm
thrusts the world into chaos, divorced writer and father Jackson Curtis
(John Cusack) joins the race to ensure that humankind is not completely
wiped out.
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Book Signing with Glenda Barnes Bozeman
March 13, 2010 |
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Times: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/3029926
Location: Barnes and Noble Booksellers, The Shoppes at River Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive, Macon
Phone: (478) 474-0161
Admission: Free and open to the public
Join local author Glenda Barnes Bozeman for a signing of her new book, Then and Now: Macon at our local Barnes and Noble Booksellers! Bozeman's new book features historic photos of Macon paired with current photos of the same locations, and explores the history and changes our city has undergone. It's an opportunity not to be missed!
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Masterworks Concert #3- Macon Symphony Orchestra
March 13, 2010 |
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Times: 7:30 p.m.
http://maconsymphony.com
Location: Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. in Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-301-5300
“Young Stars of Tomorrow"
Anna Darnell, Clarinet
Ben Altman, Guitar
Jasmine Habersham, Soprano
Debussy--Premiere Rhapsody
Rodrigo--Concierto de Aranjuez
Gounod--Ah! Je veux vivre
Rimsky-Korsakov--Scheherazade, Op. 35 in D Minor
Tickets
$35 - Adult
$15 - Student w/id
$10 - 12 & under
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Johnny Mercer: Too Marvelous for Words
July 18, 2009 - June 1, 2010 |
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
http://www.georgiamusic.org
Location: Georgia Music Hall of Fame, 200 MLK Jr. Blvd in Downtown Macon
Phone: 478-751-3334
 The Georgia Music Hall of Fame joins Friends of Johnny Mercer and the
city of Savannah in a centennial celebration of its native son, Johnny
Mercer, who would have been 100 years old on Nov. 18, 2009. The
exhibition will chronicle the career of the renowned singer, songwriter
and lyricist and will complement a year-long series of events
commemorating his life and achievements. Complete centennial
celebration details are available at www.johnnymercercentennial.com.
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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Sky Over Macon
January 1, 2010 - March 19, 2010 |
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Times: Fridays at 8:00 pm
http://www.masmacon.com
Location: The Mark Smith Planetarium at Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, Georgia
Phone: (478) 477-3232
Admission: Free with museum admission: $8 adults, $5 students, $5 ages 12-17, $4 ages 2-11
This live star talk explores the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia.
Updated each week, this program provides the latest
information about current and upcoming celestial events for those who
want to learn how to find constellations or planets in the sky, or
increase their knowledge of astronomy.
Note: Because the main Museum building is usually closed, seating for Sky Over Macon
will be made through the Planetarium outside door, starting approx.
10-15 minutes before showtime. Program lasts approx. 45 minutes.
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The Light-Hearted Astronomer
January 24, 2010 - March 28, 2010 |
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Times: Tuesday - Sunday at 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm
http://www.masmacon.com
Location: The Mark Smith Planetarium at Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, Georgia
Phone: (478) 477-3232
Admission: Free with museum admission: $8 adults, $5 students, $5 ages 12-17, $4 ages 2-11
Unaided eye and binocular observing are promoted in this adaptation of the Ken Fulton book, along with the personal experience and enjoyment of astronomy! Learn how not to buy a telescope and what other equipment and information you will need to enjoy a lifetime of stargazing.
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By Gift and Purchase: Recent Acquisitions
February 11, 2010 - April 3, 2010 |
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Times: Mon through Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
http://www.tubmanmuseum.com
Location: Tubman African American Museum, 340 Walnut Street, Downtown Macon
Phone: (478) 743-8544
Admission: Free for members, $6 for general public
The Tubman Museum's exhibition of recent acquisitions includes traditional African art, African
American Fine and Folk art, and artifacts that have to do with the
history of African Americans in Macon and Middle Georgia. It's always exciting to see new things on display at one of Macon's beautiful museums!
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Impulse Card Discount of the Month!
March 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010 |
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http://www.theimpulsecard.com
This month's Impulse Card deal welcomes Mercer Village's Francar's
Wings and Ingleside Village Pizza at Montpelier to the list of Impulse
Card opportunities. Show your Impulse Card at Ingleside Village Pizza
at Montpelier for a free brownie with $5 purchase. Show it to Francar's Wings and receive a free beverage upgrade with dine-in or carry-out purchase.
Don't have an Impulse Card? Go to the official website theimpulsecard.com or visit the College Hill Alliance office, NewTown
Macon office, Macon Arts or the Macon-Bibb Convention and Visitors
Bureau to be signed up for savings - that don't track your purchases
but keeps you on track in supporting local business.
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Larry the Cat in Space!
March 6, 2010 - March 20, 2010 |
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Times: Saturdays at 12:00 pm
http://www.masmacon.com
Location: The Mark Smith Planetarium at Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, Georgia
Phone: (478) 477-3232
Admission: Free with museum admission: $8 adults, $5 students, $5 ages 12-17, $4 ages 2-11
Meet an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the moon! Larry’s owner, Diana, gets a job as a lunar geologist. Missing her terribly, Larry smuggles himself on board the space plane, finds Diana and her friends, and learns about living in the moon’s environment.
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