One City Art Festival October 13th-22nd

Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO

Thursday, October 12th, 2017

Find pumpkin spice and everything nice this fall during the One City Arts Festivalin Macon.  Friday the 13th of October is your lucky day. Pick a glass pumpkin from the hand-blown patch of colorful orbs at Stratford Academy and have reel family fun at Riverside Cemetery with a screening of Hocus Pocus beneath the stars. Get your OCAF pass for special access and add some international intrigue to your evening at an elegant masquerade with signature crafted cocktails, a global chill vibe, and live musical performances on the guzheng (Chinese lute) and pipa (Chinese guitar) at the creepy cool downtown Macon Arts Galley. The collaborative city-wide celebration continues through October 22 and features over 20 artistic diversions produced by Macon Arts Roundtable members and presented throughout the city for 10 days. Locals and visitors pay just 20 dollars for free access and special offers valued at over $100, plus a chance to win one of 20 raffle prizes. The One City Arts Festival is powered by maon365.com, the area's new mobile responsive arts and culture calendar. Buy tickets online or stop by the Macon Arts Gallery at 486 First Street in downtown Macon. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be used to produce the 2018 One City Arts Festival, a collaborative effort of the Macon Arts Roundtable.

Friday, October 13th
Macon365 Masquerade presented by Macon Arts Alliance and Community Foundation of Central GA at Macon Arts Gallery. Free admission and complimentary mask with One City Arts Festival Pass. 7-9pm

Movie Night on The River presented by NewTown Macon at Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. Free Admission, 8:30 PM.

Friday, October 13th through Sunday, October 15th
Glass Pumpkin Patch at Stratford Academy. Get 10% off a glass pumpkin with your One City Arts Festival Pass. Oct 13 09:00 am - 07:00 pm (Fri), Oct 14 10:00 am - 04:00 pm, and Oct 15 12:00 pm - 04:00 Ppm.

Saturday, October 14th
Second Saturday at The Tubman presented by Tubman Museum and One City Arts Festival at Tubman Museum. Museum admission and class is free on Saturday, October 14th with a One City Arts Pass. 10:00 am - 11:30 am.

The Society Garden Grand Opening presented by The Society Garden and Mercer Public Art Coalition. Blues music with Atlanta's Mudcat from 6-8 p.m. Food truck Sofrito on site all day! Craft beer, fine wine (wine flights available!), organic sodas, ice cream and more! Family friendly atmosphere. Free Kid's Rock 'N' Troll Art Project with Princess Poppy. 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

Movie at the Monument at Ocmulgee National Monument. 7 PM. Free Admission with One City Arts Festival Pass.

Sunday, October 15th
The Shadow Box Tech Rehearsal at Theatre Macon. Get a free access to the backstage process of a tech rehearsal with One City Arts Festival Pass. 2:00 pm

Tuesday, October 17th
Rutland High Chorus Concert at Tubman Museum. The chorus will be directed by Heidi Lancaster and is open to all ages. 12:00 pm

Macon Film Guild Presents: "Escapes" at Douglass Theatre. $5.00 General Admission. One City Arts Festival Pass Holders will be entered in to a raffle for free film tickets to future screenings. 7:30 pm

Wednesday, October 18th
Gallery 6010 Artist Marketplace at Stratford Academy. Come to shop or just to enjoy the final day of the show. The Gallery 6010 Artist Marketplace features hundreds of original artworks by artists from across the country. Free admission with One City Arts Festival Pass. 08:30 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, October 19th
Corks & Canvas at The 567 Center for Renewal. $28 includes all materials (except the drinks). One City Arts Festival Pass Holders are entered in to a raffle to win a free Corks & Canvas class. 7:00 pm

Friday, October 20th
Small Works at Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery. Free admission and a chance to win original art with One City Arts Festival Pass. 6:00 pm

Dysphoria: An Exhibition at The 567 Center for Renewal. There is no admission charge for this event, and it is open to the public! All ages are welcome. Masks and other costumes are encouraged but not required. 06:00 pm - midnight.

DomeFest Friday at Museum of Arts & Sciences. Free Admission with a One City Arts Festival Pass, open to the public with regular Museum admission. 6:00 pm

Summer Brooke and the Mountain Faith Band at The Grand Opera House. Reserved seating Area I $29.50, $25 balcony. BOGO tickets for  One City Arts Festival Pass holders and will be entered into raffle for chance to win future event tickets. 07:30 pm

Saturday, October 21st
Jazz and Arts on Riverdale presented by Jazz Association of Macon and One City Arts Festival at Riverdale Drive. The event is free. Food trucks will sell food and beverages. Rain cancels event. One City Arts Festival Pass holders are entered in raffle for chance to win Holiday Jam tickets.12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Nutcracker Cast Meet & Greet presented by Nutcracker of Middle Georgia at The Grand Opera House. Free with One City Arts Festival Pass. 12:30 pm.

Macon Octoberfest at Cherry Street Plaza. VIP Ticket - Limited to 250 attendees - $50 includes all you can drink beer!! Admission - $5 in advance/$10 at the door. Free Gate Admission with One City Arts Festival Pass. 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Sunday, October 22nd
Plein Air in the Parks Reception presented by Macon Arts Alliance and One City Arts Festival at Macon Arts Gallery. Featuring Plein Air in the Parks Artists: Daly Smith, Warren Griffin, Marianne Dunn, Mary Wain Ellison, Glenda Coleman, Martha Thompson, Maureen Persons, Kari Waltz, Carol Griffin, Sydney Sams, William Avenel, Martha Tisdale, Bren Powell, Diana McClarnon, Carol King Pope and Terri Siegel. Free Admission with One City Arts Festival Pass. 3:00 pm - 6:00pm

Monday, October 23rd
Bonus Event: Cultural Awards presented by Macon Arts Alliance at Theatre Macon. Free Admission with a One City Arts Festival Pass. 6:00 pm