Events Happening in Macon: October 14th - October 23rd

Staff Report

Friday, October 14th, 2022

Brushstrokes of Light: Marthalyn Fortson
Macon Arts Gallery will feature the work of Marthalyn Fortson in their October exhibit, “Brushstrokes of Light”. The show will open with a First Friday reception on October 7th, from 4 – 7 pm. Free and open to the public.
Presented by Macon Arts Alliance at Macon Arts Gallery, 486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
Oct 07, 2022 - Oct 28, 2022 at 10:00 am

Hot Glass Workshop: Flower
Try out glass sculpting in this fun workshop!
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$50 includes all materials
Oct 13, 2022 at 06:30 pm

Jubilee Artist Series: Curtis on Tour, Eric Owens, bass-baritone with Curtis Opera Theatre
Curtis on Tour is the Nina von Maltzahn Global Touring Initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music.
Presented by Townsend School of Music - Mercer University at Neva Langley Fickling Hall at the McCorkle Music Building - Mercer University, 1329 Adams Street, Macon, GA 31207
$5 Advance tickets, general admission
Oct 14, 2022 at 07:30 pm

Abstract Exhibit
Presented by Middle Georgia Art Association at Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery, 2330 Ingleside Avenue, Macon, GA 31204
Free
Sep 16, 2022 - Oct 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm, 06:00 pm

Van Gogh Oil Pastels Workshop
Learn to create a beautiful art piece inspired by Van Gogh using oil pastels.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$35 includes all materials
Oct 15, 2022 at 10:30 am

Skeletons and Scarecrows
Join the MAS and Bibb County 4H to celebrate International Fossil Day with activities and crafts, and then vote for your favorite scarecrow created by Bibb County 4H students on the Sweetgum Trail!
Presented by Museum of Arts and Sciences at Museum of Arts & Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210

• Members: FREE
• Children under 3: Free
• Adults (18+): $10
• Children (3-17): $5
• Senior Citizens (62+): $8
• Military (with ID): $8
• College Students (with ID): $7

Oct 15, 2022 at 10:00 am

Back on the Bike - Adult Bike Class
Back on the Bike is for novice bicyclists or for those who may have tried riding a bike a few times, but are not comfortable.
Presented by Bike Walk Macon at Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center, 132 Willie Smokie Glover Dr., Macon, GA 31201

This class is FREE to attend, but please pre-register to help us prepare for the class.
Oct 15, 2022 at 09:00 am

Chenny Gan, Pianist
Pianist Chenny Gan will perform original masterworks mixed with her own “jazzed-up” arrangements.
Presented by Warner Robins Community Concert Association at First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31093
Adults: $15 All Students Admitted Free
Oct 16, 2022 at 03:00 pm

Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra
Join us for Make More Music Mondays. Symphony, redesigned with you in mind. The first season of the symphony was anything but ordinary.
Presented by Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
$25-35, students of all ages free with valid ID
Season Subscription $112 for Supporter-level premium seating, $78 for Patron-level regular seating
Oct 17, 2022 at 07:30 pm

Macon Film Guild Presents: "Fire of Love" Documentary
Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing the most explosive imagery ever recorded.
Presented by Macon Film Guild at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31208
$5.00 General Admission
Oct 18, 2022 at 07:30 pm

Tattnall Tuesdays Group Walk
Join us for Tattnall Tuesdays to explore the streets of Macon in a healthy way!
Presented by Bike Walk Macon and First Choice Primary Care at Tattnall Square Park, College St. and Oglethorpe St, Macon, GA 31207
This is a free event.
Oct 18, 2022 at 06:00 pm

Celebrating ART 2022
Join us Oct. 19-22 from 9-4 daily as we host our seventh annual Celebrating ART featuring the Glass Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Butler Auto Group, Glassblowing Workshops by Hot Glass Academy, and an artisan-inspired Pop-Up Shop.

Presented by Celebrating ART Macon and Stratford Academy at Stratford Academy, 6010 Peake Rd., Macon, GA 31220

There is no admission cost for the Glass Pumpkin Patch or Pop-Up Shop. Both are open daily 9-4.
The Arty Party Preview Celebration ticket is $40/person and can be purchased at www.celebratingartmacon.com.

The Glassblowing Workshop by Hot Glass Academy is $60/person and can be purchased at www.celebratingartmacon.com. Must be 8 years old.
Oct 19, 2022 - Oct 22, 2022 at 09:00 am

Tour of Progress
NewTown Macon’s Tour of Progress, presented by Cadence Bank, provides a sneak peek of projects underway and a look into what programs fuel our vibrant downtown.

Presented by NewTown Macon at NewTown Macon, Inc., 479 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201
Oct 19, 2022 at 04:00 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
Oct 20, 2022 at 07:00 pm

Pottery Wheel Date Night
Get a taste of making something on the pottery wheel in this fun workshop.

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$45 includes all materials
Oct 20, 2022 at 06:30 pm

MEDEA
Presented by Metropolitan Opera Live in HD

Presented by Douglass Theatre at Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31208
$ 15 Students / $20 Seniors / $25 General
Oct 22, 2022 at 12:55 pm

Hocus Pocus
When a curious teenage boy accidentally resurrects a trio of ancient witches, Halloween in Salem becomes a lot more interesting.

Presented by Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
$5
Oct 22, 2022 at 07:00 pm