Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
2024-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
Grand Opera House, 7:30 p.m.
STAYIN’ ALIVE is the largest and most definitive production of its kind, offering big screen video clips, photos and dazzling imagery. STAYIN’ ALIVE has played intimate settings as a six piece band and huge venues with a 62-piece orchestra. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice! BUY TICKETS

Mercer Jazz Ensemble Presents "Straight No Chaser"
2024-03-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Under the direction of Dr. Monty Cole, hear the music of legendary pianist Thelonious Monk and his sidemen performed by the Mercer Jazz Combo. This event is free and open to the public.

Mercer Wind Ensemble Presents "Spring Side-by-Side"
2024-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | McIntosh High School – Peachtree City, GA, 201 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City, 30269
The McIntosh High School Band and the Mercer University Wind Ensemble (MUWE) collaborate to present this side-by-side concert. Members of the MUWE will lead masterclasses and get to know the talented high school musicians through rehearsal and performance. This event is free and open to the public

Student Composition Concert
2024-04-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The Mercer University Composition Studio will present several new and exciting works to the public. Come and enjoy a variety of sonic adventures for vocal, instrumental, and electronic media. This event is free and open to the public.

PlayFull Piano Presents "10, 20 and 40"
2024-04-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Produced by Dr. Kyung-A Yoo, selected keyboard players of the Townsend School of Music present an exciting program for 10, 20, and 40 fingers. This event is free and open to the public.

Fabian Concert Series
2024-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The April 9 concert will feature violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti, cellist Sihao He, and pianist Jeewon Park performing the Amy Beach Sonata for violin and piano Op. 34, Nadia Boulanger Three Pieces for cello and piano, and Schumann Piano Quintet.

Mercer Theatre Presents "Rabbit Hole"
2024-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Tattnall Square Center for the Arts, 1096 College Street, Macon, 31207
Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Scot Mann
Becca and Howie Corbett have a picture perfect family life in the suburbs of New York until a random, tragic accident takes the life of their four-year old son. This challenging 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama is masterfully crafted emotional roller coaster.
Show dates: April 11-13 and 18-20 @ 7:30, and April 14 and 21 @ 2:30
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Mercer Jazz Ensemble Presents "Things Ain't What They Used to Be"
2024-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Under the direction of Dr. Monty Cole, the Mercer Jazz Ensemble explores the many shades of the Blues. This event is free and open to the public.

Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Jeff Turner
2024-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
The season concludes with the Mercer University Concerto Competition Student Winner, as well as the artistic suite “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Ravel’s arrangements for large orchestra is the model of technical brilliance, creative vision, and thoughtfulness for Mussorgsky’s original intent for the great piano work. Tickets are $25 for regular seats, $35 for premium seats, free for students of all ages with any valid student ID.

Mercer University Opera Presents "It's a Grand Night for Singing"
2024-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Townsend School of Music’s Vocal Studies Area will perform the musical revue “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” showcasing the gorgeous melodies and beautiful lyrics of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. You do NOT want to miss this one-night-only event! All tickets are $15.00, available for purchase at the door or online at https://www.tixr.com/groups/mercerevents/

Play: Mercer’s Annual Senior Art and Design Exhibition
2024-04-19 16:00 - 20:00 | McEachern Art Center, 332 2nd Street, Macon, 31201
“Play” challenges the notion that playfulness is something we outgrow by presenting an interactive art exhibit that celebrates the playful nature of humanity. Remember that playfulness is within us all, as well as its necessity to being an enriching role in life. Free and open to the public.

Mercer Singers 2024 Farewell Concert
2024-04-20 19:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Conducted by Dr. Stanley Roberts, the Mercer Singers will perform their annual farewell concert celebrating the graduating class of 2024.

The Voices of Spring
2024-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Sunday, April 21
The Voices of Spring
Fickling Hall, 3 p.m.

Dr. Stanley L. Roberts, conductor. Free and open to the public.

Step Afrika!
2024-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping — a polyrhythmic, percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument Step Afrika! is one of the top 10 African American dance companies in the world. Step Afrika! promotes stepping as a contemporary dance genre through critically acclaimed performances and arts education programs. Creatively engaging audiences in this nascent art form, the Company creates full-length productions that expand on stepping’s unique American history. Event Sponsored by Macon-Bibb County Office of the Mayor $25 Adult. BUY NOW

Trio Montage Featuring Baritone Phillip Collister-Murray, Clarinetist Marguerite Levin and Pianist R. Timothy McReynolds
2024-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The Trio Montage will perform world premieres by Erik Franklin and Valencio Jackson

Mercer University Chamber Players at The Society Garden
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Society Garden, 2389 Ingleside Avenue, Macon, 31204
The Mercer University Wind Ensemble will break into small chamber groups to present a concert in Macon’s favorite outdoor hangout spot, The Society Garden, located at 2389 Ingleside Avenue in Macon, Georgia. Expect small groups of woodwinds, brass, and percussion to perform a variety of repertoire in a casual outdoor setting, bringing classical music to a wider audience!

Mercer Flute Choir Presents "Flute Fantasy"
2024-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Conducted by Mr. Kelly Via, come celebrate the joy and beauty of spring with a collection of intriguing repertoire performed by the Mercer Flute Choir. The event is free and open to the public.

SpringFest Chamber Music Concert
2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
This chamber music concert will feature the McDuffie Center Young Artists celebrating the glory of spring and the end of the semester. Admission is free — come see these talented conservatory students in full bloom!

Choir Concert: Maurice Duruflé's "Requiem"
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 719 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
The Choral Society joins forces with Mercer Singers to present one of the greatest 20th century choral masterpieces, conducted by Townsend School of Music Dean Gary Gerber and featuring Christ Episcopal Church’s Director of Music and Liturgy Jonathan Poe on organ. Tickets are $10 and available by emailing Choral Society President Donna Rocker at dhellwig16@gmail.com.

Menopause The Musical 2
2024-05-01 19:30 - 21:30 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Cruising Through ‘The Change’, is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, memory lapses & more! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied greatest hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s! $35-45 Adult. BUY NOW

Broadway: Hairspray
2024-05-29 19:30 - 21:30 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
You Can’t Stop the Beat! Hairspray, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the ’60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” Hairspray is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times). This all-new touring production will reunite Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell to bring Hairspray to a new generation of theater audiences. Don’t miss this “exhilaratingly funny and warm-hearted musical comedy” (The New Yorker). $59-79 BUY NOW

From Ocmulgee to Okmulgee 2024
2024-08-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-31 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-07 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-12 16:00 - 20:00 | McEachern Art Center, 332 2nd Street, Macon, 31201
August 15-September 21
“From Ocmulgee to Okmulgee 2024”
McEachern Art Center
The McEachern Art Center is proud to host the second edition of the annual “From Ocmulgee to Okmulgee” series this fall. This year’s exhibition features three distinguished indigenous artists showcasing their works in painting, jewelry, and wearable art. Each piece offers a unique lens into Muscogee (Creek) identity, culture, history, and artistic techniques.

Townsend All-Faculty Gala
2024-08-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Monday, August 26
Townsend All-Faculty Gala
Fickling Hall, 7:30 p.m.
The Townsend concert season opens with a showcase of performances by the distinguished faculty artists in a festival gala concert event. Please join us for a reception honoring the performers and the start of the concert year. Free and open to the public.

Labor Day Festival
2024-09-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Monday, September 2
The Labor Day Festival
Fickling Hall, 3 p.m.
After three days of intensive solo and chamber study with McDuffie Center for Strings faculty, eight high school seniors join McDuffie faculty and current students to celebrate the Labor Day holiday in a free concert in Fickling Hall. Seating is first come, first served.
