Events Happening in Macon: August 25th - September 2nd

Staff Report

Friday, August 25th, 2023

Talisman
Macon Arts Alliance is excited to welcome Kevin "Scene" Lewis for his solo exhibition, “Talisman”.
The show will open with a First Friday reception on August 4th from 4 – 7pm.
Presented by Macon Arts Gallery at Macon Arts Gallery, 486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
Sep 01, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023 10:00 am - 05:00 pm

Sidney's Salon w/ Dr. David A. Davis: "Sharecropping and Southern Lit"
Join us for a lecture delivered by Dr. David A. Davis, professor of English at Mercer University.
Presented by Historic Macon Foundation at Historic Macon Foundation, 950 Third St., Macon, GA 31201
This event is free, but please register to let us know you are coming!
Aug 24, 2023 at 05:30 pm

Artist Talk & Studio Tour with Eric O'Dell
Get a behind-the-scenes look at an artist and his work and hear the stories behind Eric O’Dell’s recent paintings.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Aug 25, 2023 at 05:00 pm

Corks & Canvas
Corks & Canvas is a fun, beginner-friendly painting workshop where you can relax and hang out with friends while a local artist teaches you how to recreate a beautiful painting.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$30 includes all materials for an 11 x 14 painting
Aug 25, 2023 at 07:00 pm

Piece Work
For the month of August, The 567 Center features an exhibit of recent paintings by Macon artist Eric O’Dell.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Aug 04, 2023 - Aug 25, 2023 at 11:00 am

Children's Book Reading
Children’s book reading by Valeria Cordy Cray.
Presented by Macon Arts Gallery at Macon Mall, 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, GA 31206
Aug 26, 2023 at 02:00 pm

Kool-Aid & Canvas
At Kool-Aid & Canvas, an artist takes children step-by-step through the process of creating a fun painting with acrylic paints on a real canvas. For kids age 6-12.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$20 includes all materials
Aug 26, 2023 at 10:30 am

Tiyeni Kuvina! Let's Dance!
Summer Dance Recital
Presented by Douglass Theatre at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31208
Aug 27, 2023 at 04:00 pm

Play Streets Macon: Bay Street
Join us for a day of fun, community, and play as we bring the Play Streets Macon initiative to the MLK Small + Minority Business District in Historic Greenwood Bottom!
Presented by Bike Walk Macon and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission at MLK Small + Minority Business District, Bay Street (MLK Jr. Blvd to Third Street), Macon, GA 31201
Aug 27, 2023 at 02:00 pm

Tubman Museum Opening Reception: "Reparative Justice: Hidden Histories"
This exhibit features photographs, portraits, and historical artifacts that document Wesleyan College, Lane Center for Social & Racial Equity’s work with the Mellon Foundation’s Crafting Democratic Futures Project.
Presented by Wesleyan College and Tubman Museum at Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201
Aug 27, 2023 at 03:00 pm

Corks & Canvas
Corks & Canvas is a fun, beginner-friendly painting workshop where you can relax and hang out with friends while a local artist teaches you how to recreate a beautiful painting.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$30 includes all materials for an 11 x 14 painting
Sep 02, 2023 at 07:00 pm

Battle of Dunlap Hill
Living history reenactment with cannon salute, musket salute, JROTC Drill Team, Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations, Nations Top Plein Air Artists and more.
Presented by Fort Hawkins Foundation, Inc. at Fort Hawkins, 736 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217
Free event. Family-friendly.
Sep 02, 2023 at 10:00 am