Events Happening in Macon: August 18th - August 26th

Staff Report

Friday, August 18th, 2023

Seeing Things in a New Light
Macon Arts Alliance is excited to welcome the Ocmulgee Painters Society for their August exhibit, “Seeing Things in a New Light”. 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
Aug 04, 2023 - Aug 25, 2023 at 10:00 am, 04:00 pm

Watercolor & Wine
Learn to create a watercolor painting of a seagull in a fun, relaxed setting. No painting experience required!
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$30 includes all materials
Aug 17, 2023 at 07:00 pm

2023 Macon Film Festival
The Macon Film Festival is heading into its 18th year with a four-day festival planned for August 17th – 20th.
Presented by Macon Film Festival at The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
Aug 17, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 at 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 07:00 pm

Motown Music with Macon Pops
Join us on August 18 at 7:30pm in Hawkins Arena at Mercer University for a soulful journey through the Motown era
Presented by Macon Pops at Mercer University, 1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, GA 31207
Tables for 10 $400-500
Individual table seats $37-47
General Admission $22
Aug 18, 2023 at 07:30 pm

Premiere Solo Art Show by Roy Scott
Presented by FolkArtByRoy at Mill Hill Community Arts Center, 213 Clinton Street, Macon, GA 31217
Aug 18, 2023 at 12:00 am

Honeycomb Suncatcher Stained Glass Workshop
Create your own set of 4 coasters with epoxy resin. You’ll be guided step-by-step through mixing, adding colors and pouring to create your own custom look.
Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, Macon, GA 31201
$60 includes all materials
Aug 19, 2023 at 02:00 pm

Let's Dance!
USA Dance Macon invites you to enjoy some great dancing, fun and friendship on August 19th at the VFW Harrison Road.
Presented by USA Dance- Greater Macon Chapter at VFW, 4864 Harrison Road,, Macon, GA 31206
Admission:
Members $8; Non members $14; Students with ID $5; First time $5
Come early and enjoy Early Bird Raffle and win one free entry
50-50 raffle
Aug 19, 2023 at 07:30 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