The Golden Bough, an independent bookstore in downtown Macon, regularly brings bands to their store for concerts in an unusual, intimate setting. This Friday night The Black Lilies, an Americana group, will be performing from 10:30 pm to 12:30 am. The cost is $5. If you're a book lover, you definitely should drop by the store Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 7 pm to check out their selection of new and used books, including a special section of local books. If they don't have a book in stock, they're happy to order it for you. Their specialty is finding hard-to-find books.
On Saturday morning, you can get your fitness fix for free in Warner Robins at Fort Valley State University's Warner Robins campus. They offer yoga classes every two weeks. The class runs from 9 to 11 am.
Saturday night, Cox Capitol Theater presents Popovich: Comedy Pet Theater. With a mix of comedy, juggling, acrobatics, and over 30 performing cats and dogs, the show's sure to entertain all ages. The show starts at 7:30. Tickets start at $22.50 for adults, $17.50 for children.
On Sunday night, the magazine Macon Food & Culture presents their 5th Annual FOODIE! Award Show at the Grand Opera House. The awards are given to honor the best local independent restaurants, ranging from the most expensive fine dining establishments to the best pizza places and barbecue joints. The show includes an opportunity to sample foods from some of Macon's great restaurants, as well as entertainment by the presenting local celebrities. Tickets are $25. Get yours soon, they're sure to sell out. If you want to party with a really fun group of people, get a ticket to the after party at the Library Ballroom. For $10, you'll get a fabulous breakfast buffet, DJ Old Flame, and a cash bar. You can get tickets from the Grand Opera House.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Enjoying the weather and more
The weather is beautiful this week! Take a scenic stroll along the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail in Macon. It's perfect for walking, jogging, or a leisurely bike ride. It winds along the Ocmulgee River and wanders through the Ocmulgee National Monument, Gateway Park, and Central City Park. It includes fountains, statues, and views of the rolling hills of Macon's historic cemeteries. There's a parking area for the trail on Spring Street, just off I-16, that's easily accessible.
NewTown Macon has a monthly happy-hour networking event at a different restaurant every third Thursday. It's a chance to grab a drink, maybe an appetizer, and get to know some of Macon's business and civic leaders as well as other professionals. This Thursday they are meeting at Dolce Vita from 5 to 7 pm with live music by local singer-songwriter Chelsea Hughes.
The 6th Annual Macon Film Festival is this weekend! The film festival is a chance to view independent films in a variety of genres on the big screen. Screenings will be held at Macon's two historic theaters--Douglass Theater and Cox Capitol Theater--as well as the Marriott Hotel. There will also be a few additional events, including free workshops for aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers. Tickets to the screenings range from a $100 all-access pass that lets you in the after parties to a $10 daytime pass good for admission to any and all daytime screenings. If you see more than one, it's much cheaper than the movie theater!
Live music comes to Warner Robins, too. Jubee and The Morning After, who recently released their first music video, is playing at Yesterdaze bar on Moody Road on Friday. The music will start at 9:30. The band's music is a blend of pop and funk, and they always bring a good time. If you want more good bands to show up in Warner Robins, head over to Yesterdaze this weekend and show your support. Check out the facebook event for more details.
NewTown Macon has a monthly happy-hour networking event at a different restaurant every third Thursday. It's a chance to grab a drink, maybe an appetizer, and get to know some of Macon's business and civic leaders as well as other professionals. This Thursday they are meeting at Dolce Vita from 5 to 7 pm with live music by local singer-songwriter Chelsea Hughes.
The 6th Annual Macon Film Festival is this weekend! The film festival is a chance to view independent films in a variety of genres on the big screen. Screenings will be held at Macon's two historic theaters--Douglass Theater and Cox Capitol Theater--as well as the Marriott Hotel. There will also be a few additional events, including free workshops for aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers. Tickets to the screenings range from a $100 all-access pass that lets you in the after parties to a $10 daytime pass good for admission to any and all daytime screenings. If you see more than one, it's much cheaper than the movie theater!
Live music comes to Warner Robins, too. Jubee and The Morning After, who recently released their first music video, is playing at Yesterdaze bar on Moody Road on Friday. The music will start at 9:30. The band's music is a blend of pop and funk, and they always bring a good time. If you want more good bands to show up in Warner Robins, head over to Yesterdaze this weekend and show your support. Check out the facebook event for more details.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Flowers with a Football Coach and International Arts
I guess I'm in more of a cultural mood this week. With the weather being so cold and drizzly, I just felt drawn to activities that would sort of let me get away from it all, either literally (with the gardens), or figuratively through journeys of the mind to other cultures in far away places. I hope you can enjoy one of these activities during this dreary weather. Don't worry, spring will be here soon with so much going on you won't know what to do!
If you just can't wait for spring, head down just past Fort Valley to Massee Lane Gardens. Massee Lane is the home of the American Camellia Society, and has a beautiful old garden full of more varieties of camellias than you can count. The best part is that when everything else is pretty much dead and dormant right now, camellias are green, lush, and in full bloom with a range of colors. They also have a neat little Japanese garden that's just perfect for sitting and enjoying some peace and quiet. The cost is only $5 for adults, and kids 12 and under are free. The entire month of February they have their annual Camellia Festival. If you call ahead, you can book a deluxe guided tour that includes lunch for $15. This Saturday from 10 am to noon they are offering a painting class to learn to paint camellias. The $35 fee includes all materials. On February 26 & 27, they are hosting the National Camellia Show, which is free and open to the public in the afternoon. Vince Dooley, former head football coach at the University of Georgia, will be available to sign his book, "Vince Dooley's Garden: The Horticultural Journey of a Football Coach." So, if you've ever wanted to talk about flowers with a UGA football coach, this month you'll have your chance!
The Museum of Arts & Sciences in Macon has two new exhibits that sound really interesting. The first, titled "Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco and Modernism in Japan," includes a collection of 100 different kimonos from the late 19th and 20th century. These include kimonos for men, woman, and children, ranging from formal to casual. The second, titled "Out of China: Four Centuries of Export Porcelain," will display several hundred works of finely-crafted porcelain. I am sure both exhibitions will be beautiful, as well as informative about the history and culture behind the pieces on display. The Museum always does a great job of making their displays interesting for all ages.
On Thursday at 11:15 am, Yemen's first woman filmmaker, Khadija al-Salami, will be speaking at Wesleyan College. In addition to being a filmmaker, she also serves as the Director of the Communication and Cultural Center at the Yemeni Embassy in Paris. On either Wednesday (at 7:30 pm) or Thursday (at 7 pm), you can attend a screening of one of her films, followed by discussion. Even if you can't make it to hear her speak, seeing one of Khadija al-Salami's films will open you up to the realities of a culture entirely different from our own. All of the events are free.
If you just can't wait for spring, head down just past Fort Valley to Massee Lane Gardens. Massee Lane is the home of the American Camellia Society, and has a beautiful old garden full of more varieties of camellias than you can count. The best part is that when everything else is pretty much dead and dormant right now, camellias are green, lush, and in full bloom with a range of colors. They also have a neat little Japanese garden that's just perfect for sitting and enjoying some peace and quiet. The cost is only $5 for adults, and kids 12 and under are free. The entire month of February they have their annual Camellia Festival. If you call ahead, you can book a deluxe guided tour that includes lunch for $15. This Saturday from 10 am to noon they are offering a painting class to learn to paint camellias. The $35 fee includes all materials. On February 26 & 27, they are hosting the National Camellia Show, which is free and open to the public in the afternoon. Vince Dooley, former head football coach at the University of Georgia, will be available to sign his book, "Vince Dooley's Garden: The Horticultural Journey of a Football Coach." So, if you've ever wanted to talk about flowers with a UGA football coach, this month you'll have your chance!
The Museum of Arts & Sciences in Macon has two new exhibits that sound really interesting. The first, titled "Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco and Modernism in Japan," includes a collection of 100 different kimonos from the late 19th and 20th century. These include kimonos for men, woman, and children, ranging from formal to casual. The second, titled "Out of China: Four Centuries of Export Porcelain," will display several hundred works of finely-crafted porcelain. I am sure both exhibitions will be beautiful, as well as informative about the history and culture behind the pieces on display. The Museum always does a great job of making their displays interesting for all ages.
On Thursday at 11:15 am, Yemen's first woman filmmaker, Khadija al-Salami, will be speaking at Wesleyan College. In addition to being a filmmaker, she also serves as the Director of the Communication and Cultural Center at the Yemeni Embassy in Paris. On either Wednesday (at 7:30 pm) or Thursday (at 7 pm), you can attend a screening of one of her films, followed by discussion. Even if you can't make it to hear her speak, seeing one of Khadija al-Salami's films will open you up to the realities of a culture entirely different from our own. All of the events are free.
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