Mercer Opera Presents "The Trial of Goldilocks"
2023-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
October 19-22
Mercer Opera Presents The Trial of Goldilocks
Fickling Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
The whole family will have fun with this charming, witty show in which Goldilocks is prosecuted for breaking and entering the home of the Three Bears! In the courtroom, we watch as Goldilocks and the Bears enact the traditional tale. Next, the prosecutor and the defense attorney present their hilarious versions of the same events. Our jury of animals makes some surprising decisions and doles out appropriately funny sentences, so everybody goes home happy–and a little wiser! General admission $10, free for children grades Pre-K-12. BUY TICKETS

Chi-Town Transit Authority
2023-10-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago Tribute band based out of Atlanta, Ga. established in 2017 and dedicated in reproducing the “Chicago” Concert experience. $19.99 BUY NOW

'Hand Me My Travelin’ Shoes:' Georgia Blues Panel
2023-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Presidents Dining Room, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Georgia Blues Music Influence on the American South regarding Georgia blues music tradition with Jontavious Willis, Piedmont Bluz artists Valerie and Bendict Turner and Georgia Folklorist Fred Fussell
Free and open to the public

'Big Eighty Left Savannah'
2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Presidents Dining Room, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
“Big Eighty Left Savannah:” Blues Tradition in a Modern Context with Jontavious Willis

Master Class with Jontavious Willis
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | McCorkle Music Building Choir Room, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Master Class with blues singer, musician and songwriter Jontavious Willis.

Jontavious Willis in Concert at Capricorn Sound Studios
2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Mercer Music at Capricorn, 540 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, 31201
Grammy-nominated singer, musician and songwriter Jontavious Willis brings the blues to Capricorn Sound Studios in an intimate concert.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
2023-10-28 21:00 - 23:00 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
Come out to The Grand for a classic Halloween tradition – The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Brad and Janet, a very square engaged couple, stumble upon Dr. Frank-n-Furter’s castle full of enigmatic and loud characters engaging in sinful delights. Rocky Horror is an interactive musical experience like no other that will leave you doing the Time Warp all the way home! Join our cosplayers and wear a costume of your own! For mature audiences.

Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir Present Celebrating Macon’s Bicentennial
2023-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
A choral concert celebrating the bicentennial of the city of Macon featuring music from 1823 to present including music from Macon composers and artists.

McDuffie Young Artists Concert
2023-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Bell House Jennings Salon, 315 College Street, Macon, 31201
Recitals are held in the Bell House Jennings Salon, 315 College St., at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

Mercer Wind Ensemble Presents Winds and Friends
2023-10-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The Mercer University Wind Ensemble will present an evening of chamber wind music featuring voice: solo and choral. Sheila Dunn, Richard Koswoski, and Timothy McReynolds will be guest soloists. The Choral Society of Middle Georgia will be featured in a performance of Johannes Brahms’ Begräbnisgesang.

Broadway Series: The Four Phantoms in Concert
2023-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
November 2-3
Broadway Series: The Four Phantoms in Concert
Grand Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
Just after the curtain has fallen on the longest running Broadway show in history, relive the sweet memories with the stars who made it special. An extravagant celebration of iconic Broadway showtunes and more, The Four Phantoms brings together four former Phantoms from the Tony Award winning musical “The Phantom of the Opera” for an unforgettable night of entertainment. The show features an extraordinary quartet of performers, including Brent Barrett, Ciarán Sheehan, Franc D’Ambrosio and John Cudia under the musical supervision of two-time Grammy Award-winner David Caddick and musical direction of Ryan Shirar. “The Four Phantoms deliver haunting performances.” – The Royal Gazette

Harp Ensemble Recital
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Solo, duo, and ensemble pieces performed by students of conductor Calista Anne Koch, also featuring the Middle Georgia Harp Ensemble.

Guest Artist Recital: Jamie Hood, Cornet
2023-11-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Scotland-born artist Jamie Hood is recognized across the United States and Europe as a freelance educator, soloist, and conductor who performs exclusively on a Besson Prestige BE2028 cornet.

Mercer Jazz Combo: The Jazz Messengers
2023-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Conducted by Dr. Monty Cole, the Mercer Jazz Combo brings to life the music of the amazing Horace Silver and Art Blakey.

Jubilee Artist Series Presents: Omar Lopez-Cepero, Tenor
2023-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Join us for a thrilling evening with multi-talented actor/singer Omar Lopez-Cepero.

Mercer Theatre Presents "A Divine Kerfuffle"
2023-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College Street, Macon, 31207
A Divine Kerfuffle, by H. Russ Brown
Directed by Scot Mann
Produced by special arrangement with Next Stage Press, Inc.
The year is 1895 and Sarah Bernhardt is the greatest actress to ever grace the Victorian stage – just ask her! In this high-energy, physical comedy, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown as the two dueling divas cross wits and blades in this frantically funny farce!
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Show dates: November 9-11 and 16-18 @ 7:30, and November 12 and 19 @ 2:30

Joan Stockstill Godsey Concert Series: BeautyFull Collaboration “Ravishing Rachmaninoff-An Evening of Russian Chamber Music”
2023-11-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Townsend School of Music’s associate professor of collaborative piano Dr. Kyung-A Yoo and guest artist Dr. Minhae Lee, assistant professor of piano at Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music, introduce Rachmaninoff’s beautiful two piano suites. Students also will join Dr. Yoo to perform Rachmaninoff’s Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G Minor.

Pure Prairie League
2023-11-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
Friday, November 10
Pure Prairie League
Grand Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
From their beginnings in mid-60’s Southern Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/innovative pedal steel guitarist John David Call, propulsive drummer/vocalist Scott Thompson, keyboard master/vocalist Randy Harper and featuring new members Jared Camic on bass and vocals, plus ace guitarist/vocalist Jeff Zona, Pure Prairie League continues to embellish the rich history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces for over 50 years. Tickets $25-45 BUY NOW

Alice in Wonderland, Presented by Mercer Theatre
2023-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Tattnall Square Park, 1155 College St, Macon, GA, 31201
Alice in Wonderland, presented by Mercer Theatre
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. • Tattnall Square Park – Family Friendly! • Free
Join us for a bear-y free children’s theatre event at 10am on Saturday morning! Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” re-imagined, adapted, and directed by Mercer Theatre’s own Scot Mann. The familiar plot with its beloved characters is set in a steampunk world where the Victorian era meets science fiction through design and special effects. Family-friendly and in the beautiful Tattnall Square Park, free coffee for adults (sorry, cubs) will be provided by Z Beans. Please follow signs to the performance area at the southwest corner of the park. Appropriate for all audiences, this performance is free and no registration is required. For more information, contact Frani Rollins: (478) 301-2975.

Recital by Dr. Jack Mitchener, Professor of Organ and University Organist
2023-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Newton Chapel
Recital by Dr. Jack Mitchener, Professor of Organ & University Organist
3 p.m. • Newton Chapel • Free
A celebration of the organ with the famous Toccata & Fugue in D minor by Bach and Widor’s Toccata from the 5th Symphony. Additional works by Saint-Saens, Clara Schumann, and spirituals by Hailstork.
Re-dedication of the Plunkett-Sewell Memorial Organ (Built by Holtkamp; tonal revisions by Gober and Desautels; new console by Desautels).

Fabian Concert Series Presents: Ehnes Quartet
2023-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The memorable 17th season of the Fabian Concert Series brings the best of artists from around the globe in a fascinating look at chamber music, this performance featuring the world-renowned Ehnes Quartet: James Ehnes (violin), Che-Yen Chen (viola), Edward Arron (cello), and Mercer’s director of the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, Amy Schwartz Moretti (violin).

Mercer Jazz Ensemble: Everything in Its Right Place
2023-11-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The Mercer Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Monty Cole, will perform the music of Radiohead, Frank Zappa, Buddy Rich, and Marcus Miller. Dr. Marcus Reddick, associate professor of percussion, will be featured on drumset.

Harp and Flute Fusion
2023-11-18 12:30 - 14:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The Middle Georgia Harp Ensemble and the Middle Georgia Flute Choir, under the direction of Calista Anne Koch and the
Middle Georgia Flute Choir conducted by Bastien Millo, will present music from a variety of periods.

Thanksgiving Song
2023-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Annual pre-Thanksgiving concert presented by the Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir and Mercer Singers, under the direction of Dr. Stanley Roberts, Arthur Lowndes Rich Professor of Choral Conducting and Townsend School of Music Associate Dean

Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra With Guest Conductor Filippo Ciabatti
2023-11-20 19:30 - 21:00 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
The MMSO welcomes Filippo Ciabatti, winner of the 2020 American Prize in Conducting, in a program featuring one of the best known classical symphonies, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Then the symphony joins members of the cast of Theatre Macon’s 2022 production of The Color Purple back to the stage, in a reprise of hits from the musical with a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music, and blues.

Mercer Wind Ensemble Presents: Fanfares and Symphonies
2023-11-27 19:30 - 21:00 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
The Brass Band and Wind Ensemble take the stage to perform major works in the repertoire. The Brass Band, the newest ensemble in the band area, will open the evening. The Wind Ensemble will perform James Barnes’ Third Symphony, nicknamed “The Tragic,” which explores the depths of despair then explodes with optimism and joy.

Mercer Percussion Ensemble
2023-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Traditional and non-traditional music performed by the Percussion Ensemble and BEAR Steel.

Handel's Messiah, Presented by the Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir
2023-12-01 20:00 - 21:30 | St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon, 31201
Under the direction of Townsend School of Music Dean Dr. Gary Gerber, the Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir continue this annual tradition. Tickets for all performances are $10.00 at the door, through the Choral Society at choralsocietymga.com or eventbrite.com/o/the-choral-society-of-middle-georgia-17823517340

McDuffie Young Artists Concert
2023-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Bell House Jennings Salon, 315 College Street, Macon, 31201
Watch the stars of tomorrow for free today with free concerts and community programs by the McDuffie Center Young Artists at the historic Bell House. Concerts with our emerging artists are engaging, short programs that are a great introduction to classical music for any patron. By keeping these shows free and open to the public, the Center is on the threshold between curriculum and community.

Mercer Flute Choir Presents "Festive Flutes"
2023-12-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Conducted by Mr. Kelly Via, the nationally acclaimed Mercer Flute Choir performs a program of exciting new compositions, along with many new holiday favorites.
