I typically try to work on my blog on Sundays (I find it relaxing!), but this past Sunday I was volunteering at the Foodie! awards, so the blog got pushed back. My husband and I had a great time at the Foodies enjoying all the great food and atmosphere. I'll definitely try to go again next year.
On Wednesday, Grant's Lounge in downtown Macon is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Grant's Lounge calls themselves the "Original Home of Southern Rock" and back in its day included performances by the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. They'll be honoring the many bands that have come through there, and at 8:30 the Lee Boys will be performing with Davin McCoy & the Coming Attractions.
I hope you've been out and about enjoying this beautiful spring weather. It's supposed to stay in the 70s this week as well, so NewTown Macon's Friday Fest festivities are moving back outside to Third Street Park in downtown Macon this weekend. From 5-7 pm they'll have inflatables for the kiddos (and the young at at heart) to enjoy, so bring your family downtown for some fun. And hey, if you don't have kids, you might want to borrow some so you have an excuse to go on the inflatables without looking silly. From 7-9 pm Joey Stuckey Band will playing out in the park, so you can enjoy some free music that night, too.
A little later on Friday, local rock band Mag Tard will be performing at The Rookery. The audience will be called on for a little participation as they will be taking footage that night for Mag Tard's DVD release that will accompany their new record. If you go, you might be asked for an interview. So, if you want to help make history with Mag Tard, be at The Rookery at 10 pm on Friday night. The cover is $3, plus there will be $3 drink specials.
Most Saturday nights (including this one), Bare Bulb Coffee in Warner Robins has an open mic night. If you want to perform, show up at 7:30 to get your name on the list. If you just want to watch, head over at 8 pm for some coffee, dessert, and live music. They have a pretty wide selection of coffee drinks and teas, and their dessert comes fresh from Wilson's Bakery. If the warm weather is making you crave ice cream, they've got that, too.
