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Choral Society of Middle Georgia and Mercer University Choir Present “The Peace of Wild Things”
First Baptist Church of Christ 511 High Place, MaconStanley L. Roberts, conductor A musical tapestry where human emotion connects to the natural world. Tickets are $10. Call (478)200-1064 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-peace-of-wild-things-tickets-307320262177 to purchase tickets.
Alexa Kleinbard: Storm Songs
McEachern Art Center 332 2nd Street, MaconMercer University’s McEachern Art Center (the MAC) hosts “Storm Songs,” an exhibition of paintings and drawings by artist Alexa Kleinbard. The exhibition will remain on display through Nov. 5. Admission is free and open to the public during gallery hours, 4-8 p.m., Thursdays-Saturdays. Alexa Kleinbard, a painter from Tallahassee, has decades of experience creating work…
Townsend Symposia on Music, Philosophy and the Arts: David Mallette
Fickling Hall 1501 Mercer University Drive, MaconThe nonprofit arts field is in the midst of multiple tectonic shifts, including demographic changes, the natural evolution of art, digital delivery platforms, labor challenges, EDIA values and other challenges. Strong, savvy leadership has never been more important. David Mallette, president of Management Consultants for the Arts, will speak about the leadership skills needed in…
McDuffie Center Young Artists Concert
Bell House Jennings Salon 315 College Street, MaconMcDuffie Center Young Artists Concert 7 p.m., Bell House Enjoy a free evening of music! 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.
Premier Performances: An Evening of Original One-Acts
Tattnall Square Center for the Arts 1096 College Street, MaconFor Mercer Bears, by Mercer Bears – most of all, this show is for you! An evening of original one-act plays from the 2021 playwrighting class. These never-before-seen plays promise to be fun, original and crazy. This show will be only $5 to attend, a 50% savings over most Mercer Theatre tickets.
GABBA Fest 2022 – Life Is Peachy
The Piedmont Grand Opera House 651 Mulberry Street, MaconGABBA Fest 2022 – Life Is Peachy 7 p.m., Grand Opera House Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association celebrates its 30th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary of “Eat A Peach.” Friday – The Danielle Nicole Band; EG Kight Trio opens. Lobby at 5:00, Doors at 6:00, Show at 7:00. Saturday – Brother & Sister featuring Vaylor…
Fabian Concert Series – “Going Big”
Fickling Hall 1501 Mercer University Drive, MaconFabian Concert Series – “Going Big” 7:30 p.m., Fickling Hall Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin Lawrence Dutton, viola Daniel Tosky, bass Principal Winds of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra We begin this fabulous 16th season with a memorable concert of the music of Bruch and Spohr. Several principal winds of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will join violinist Amy…
Broadway Does Pride
The Piedmont Grand Opera House 651 Mulberry Street, MaconBroadway Does Pride 7:30 p.m., Grand Opera House Broadway Does Pride is an upbeat cabaret-style performance blending Broadway-inspired vocal stylings with the eclectic atmosphere of an intimate lounge show in downtown Macon. From Rent reminding us to “measure your life in love” to songs like “I’m Coming Out” from Diana Ross and “Vogue” from Madonna,…
Mercer Singers Family Day Concert
Mercer Singers Family Day Concert 11:15 a.m., Fickling Hall A gala concert featuring students of the School of Music, hosted by the Mercer Singers.
Mercer Wind Ensemble Presents “New Beginnings”
The Piedmont Grand Opera House 651 Mulberry Street, MaconMercer Wind Ensemble presents “New Beginnings” 7:30 p.m., Grand Opera House Brittan Braddock and Nate Gay, conductors Please join the Mercer University Wind Ensemble for an evening of wind band music celebrating the past and the present at the Grand Opera House. This concert will mark the first with new faculty member and director of…