Events this Month

Ongoing

Through July 5 – Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents, “Nashville Portraits: Photography by Jim McGuire.” 60 Iconic images of musicians. Mon. – Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., 1 – 5 p.m. Included in regular admission, $3.50-$8. 478.751.3334. GeorgiaMusic.org. 200 M. L. King, Jr. Blvd.

Through July 5 – Museum of Arts & Sciences presents, “Nellie Mae Rowe: I Get a Kick Out of Drawin’.” Paintings and drawings by the Georgia folk artist. Included in regular admission, $4-$8. 478.477-3232. MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Through July 23 – Museum of Arts & Sciences presents, “Josh Simpson: Visionary Journey In Glass.” Pieces of functional and sculptural glass, some inspired by outer space. Included in regular admission, $4-$8. 478.477-3232. MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Through July 25 - Wini McQueen: The History of the Dream Project. Quilt selections depicting influential Maconites and Museum developers.

Through August 1 – Duet: Macon Arts and Jazz Association of Macon Juried Show. Featuring finalists in the JAM Arts on Riverdale poster contest. Free. Weekdays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 478.743.6940. MaconArts.org. 486 First St.

Through Sept. 20 – Beverly Buchanan Exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Expressionistic drawings and paintings of rural southern architecture. Included in regular admission, $4-$8. 478.477-3232. MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Through November – Gallery 51 in Forsyth presents work by the Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia. Weekdays, 8 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. FREE. 478.994.8683. Gallery-51.com. 51 W. Adams St., Forsyth

Ongoing – Restoration Exhibit at the Hay House. Features up-to-date photographs and research on the history and restoration of the 7-storyNational Historic Landmark. Included in regular admission, $4-$8. 478.742.8155. HayHouse.org. 934 Georgia Ave.

July

July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – Cox Capitol Theatre presents Dinner and a Classic. July 1: “Brigadoon;” 8: “The Lady from Shanghai;” 15: “The War Between Men and Women;” 22: “Paths of Glory;” 29: “Stagecoach.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie at 6:30. Tickets $5, or ticket and dinner for $17.50. 478.257.6391. CoxCapitolTheatre.com. 382 Second St.

July 5 – College Hill Corridor presents, “Field of Dreams.” Bring your picnic at 8 p.m. Movie starts at 9 p.m. FREE. 478.722.9906. CollegeHillCorridor.com. Central City Park Softball Complex

July 5, 12, 19, 26 – Cox Capitol Theatre presents Sunday Supper & a Movie. July 5: “Kung Fu Panda;” 12: “Harriet the Spy;” 19: “Shark Tale;” 26: “Lemony Snicket.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie at 6. Tickets $5, or ticket and dinner for $14.50 Adults/$7.25 kids. 478.257.6391. CoxCapitolTheatre.com. 382 Second St.

July 6 & 7 – Auditions for the Backlot Players production of “Our Town.” 7 p.m. Production dates, Sept. 10 – 19. Need 17 males, 7 females. 478.994.0443. TheBacklotPlayers.org. 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth.

July 6 - 10 – Our Perfect World Camp at the Georgia Children’s Museum. Explore geography from the Earth to Macon. For rising 1st through 6th graders. Tuition $175 - $200. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 478.755.9539. GeorgiaChildrensMuseum.com. 382 Cherry St.

July 9 & 10 - Emerald City Character Company of Dublin presents, “Grease.” Directed by Chris Ikner, choreography by Colby Atkins. 7 p.m. at Theatre Dublin. Tickets $8-$10. 478.697.5239. EmeraldCityCharacterCompany.org. 314 Academy Ave., Dublin.

July 10 & 11 – “Flash-Back.” Featuring the Backlot Band playing music of 60’s & 70’s. The Rose Theatre. Tickets $10 - $15. 478.994.0443. TheBacklotPlayers.org. 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth.

July 10 - 19 – Macon Little Theatre presents, “Chicago.” Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. Shows July 10-11 & 15-18 at 8 p.m.; July 12 & 19 at 2:30 p.m. Adult themes, for ages 12 & up. Tickets $10-$18. 478.477.3342. MaconLittleTheatre.org. 4220 Forsyth Rd.

July 10 - 25 – Theatre Macon presents, “The Producers.” Tony Award-winning comedy musical. Directed by Jim Crisp. Shows July 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25 at 8 p.m.; July 12 at 2:30 p.m.; July 15-16, 22-23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$20. 478.746.9485. TheatreMacon.com. 438 Cherry St.

July 10 - 25 – Warner Robins Little Theatre presents Neil Simon’s, “Rumors.” Classic farce. Directed by Alexander Raines. Shows July 10 & 11, 16-18, 23-25 at 8 p.m. July 19 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $12-$15. 478.929.4579. WRLT.org. 502 S. Pleasant Hill Rd. Warner Robins

July 11 - Wesleyan Market. Outdoor sale of locally-produced foods and locally-made crafts and art. Live music. FREE. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 478.757.5233. WesleyanCollege.edu. 4760 Forsyth Rd.

July 11 – The Cannonball House presents, “The Art of Food Preservation.” Learn how food was harvested and stored for the winter in the 19th century. Demonstrations by costumed historians. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickers $5-$6. Students FREE. 478.745.5982. CannonballHouse.org. 856 Mulberry St.

July 11 – USA Dance Hosts their 13th Anniversary Dance at the Howard Community Center. 7:30 p.m. Free for USA Dance members. General admission $10. 478.986.5091. USAD6059.org. 5645 Forsyth Rd.

July 11 - Emerald City Character Company of Dublin presents, “Grease” at the Hawkinsville Opera House. Directed by Chris Ikner, choreography by Colby Atkins. 8 p.m. Tickets, $8 -$10. 478.783.1884. EmeraldCityCharacterCompany.org. 314 Academy Ave., Dublin.

July 12 – College Hill Corridor’s Second Sunday Gospel Brunch. FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert in Washington Park. Time and musical guest TBA. 478.722.9906. CollegeHillCorridor.com. College St. at Magnolia St.

July 13 – 24 - Georgia Childrens Museum presents the traveling Leonardo da Vinci Exhibit. Final installment featuring reproduced paintings and a film. 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tue. – Sat. Included with admission, $3. 478.755.9539. GeorgiaChildrensMuseum.com. 382 Cherry St.

July 13 - 31 – Camp Discovery at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. July 13-17: “Kaleidoscope.” July 20-24: “Super Stars.” July 27-31: “Curtain Call.” Weekdays, 9 a.m -4 p.m. For rising 1st – 6th graders. Tuition $125 - $145. 478.477-3232. MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

July 16 – Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia’s monthly meeting. Presentation TBA. 7 – 9 p.m. Ted Wright Park. 478.929.2263. facebook.com/group.php?gid=35360981908. 2841 Moody Rd., Warner Robins

July 17 – Aug. 14 - Middle Georgia Art Association presents, “In Motion.” Features work by multiple artists. Opening Reception July 17, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon to 3 p.m. 478.744.9557. MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside Ave.

July 17 – Sept. 29 – Museum of Arts & Sciences presents, “The Pieper Power Collection: Photorealistic Watercolors.” Part of the Wisconsin company’s large private collection. Included in regular admission, $4-$8. 478.477-3232. MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

July 18 – Bug Day at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Bug out with arachnids and insects. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included in regular admission, $4-$8. 478.477-3232. MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

July 18 – Sept. 30 – Georgia Music Hall of Fame presents, “Johnny Mercer: Too Marvelous for Words.” Celebrate the Savannah native’s 100th birthday with the exhibit that covers his 5-decade career. Tue. – Sun., 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 478.751.3334. GeorgiaMusic.org. 200 M. L. King, Jr. Blvd.

July 19 – College Hill Corridor presents, “The Secret Garden.” Bring your picnic at 8 p.m. Movie starts at 9 p.m. FREE. 478.722.9906. CollegeHillCorridor.com. Beall’s Hill Community Garden.

July 19 & 20 – Auditions for “Showtime at First Baptist,” at Macon Little Theatre. Comedy directed by Kim Cooper. Need 6 females. 7:30 p.m. Show dates: Sept. 4-13. 478.477.3342. MaconLittleTheatre.org. 4220 Forsyth Rd.

July 20 – Aug. 1, 7-9 – The Backlot Players Own Original Youth Actors presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” July 30, 31, Aug. 1, 7 & 8 at 8 p.m. Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. The Rose Theatre. Tickets $10 - $15.478.994.0443. TheBacklotPlayers.org. 23 W. Johnston St., Forsyth.

July 24 – Bragg Jam Kick-Off & Patrons Party. Kick-off with live music, silent and live auction of rare music and art memorabilia. Private sponsor reception at 6 p.m. General public in from 9 – 11 p.m. Tickets $5. 478.365.7472. BraggJam.org. Armory Ballroom, 484 First St.

July 25 – Bragg Jam Music Arts & Kids Festival. FREE, family-friendly event with community performances, tree-climbing, the Plein Air Paint Out. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Concessions on-site. 478.365.7472. BraggJam.org. Ocmulgee Riverwalk at Spring St.

July 25 – Bragg Jam Concert Crawl. 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Multiple venues and a variety of music. Several venues family friendly and smoke-free. 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. All-access armband, $20. Individual tickets TBA. 478.365.7472. BraggJam.org.

July 25 – Ft. Valley State University presents, “Road 2 Redempshun’,” by Shelton Land. The stage play about a family’s transition from welfare to work. 5:30 p.m. Pettigrew Center @ FVSU. 478.825.6478. FVSU.edu. 1005 State Univ. Dr., Ft. Valley

July 26 – The Jazz Association of Macon presents a Mose Davis CD Release Party at the SoChi Gallery. Experience “the frontiers of jazz and funk.” 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets $10, available at the door. 478.238.6630. MaconJazz.org. or TheSoChiGallery.com. 534 Second St.

July 27 & 28 – Auditions for “Driving Miss Daisy,” at Warner Robins Little Theatre. Directed by Jo Gaskin. Need 2 men, 1 woman. Show dates: Sept. 11-26. 478.929.4579. WRLT.org. 502 S. Pleasant Hill Rd. Warner Robins

July 30 – Sept. 24 - Middle Georgia Art Association new exhibit/sale @ Market City Café. Opening First Friday, Aug. 7, 5:30-9 p.m. 478.744.9557. MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 502 Cherry St.

July 31 – FREE Admission to the Museum of Arts & Sciences. 5 – 8 p.m. only for students and Bibb Co. residents with valid ID. 478.477-3232. MASMacon.com. 4182 Forsyth Rd.