"Two Potters Sharing a Kiln"
Macon Arts Alliance is proud to present their August exhibit, ”Two Potters Sharing a Kiln”. The show features wood-fired ceramics by local artists, Roger Jamison and Patrick Rademaker. The show opens with a first Friday reception on August 1st, from 4-7pm.

Presented by Macon Arts Alliance at Macon Arts Gallery, 486 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
August 1 - August 29

Macon Film Guild Presents: "Familiar Touch"
Writer-director Sarah Friedland’s coming-of-old-age feature compassionately follows the winding path of octogenarian Ruth’s shifting memories.

Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast, but small and puzzling errors now punctuate her comfortable routine. When her son (H. Jon Benjamin) arrives to dine with her, she mistakes him for a suitor. Their “date” takes them to an assisted living facility, which Ruth does not recall having previously selected for herself. Among her fellow memory care residents, Ruth feels lost and adrift. As she slowly begins to accept the support of care workers Vanessa (Carolyn Michelle) and Brian (Andy McQueen), she finds new ways to ground herself even as her mind embarks on a journey all its own.

NOTE: Closed captioning at 2pm screening if available.

Presented by Macon Film Guild at Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31208
$5.00 general admission
Aug 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm

Black Business & Community Expo
This year’s theme, Together We Rise: Where Culture Meets  Commerce, speaks directly to our mission to create pathways for collective growth, opportunity, and visibility within our region. As we continue to build on the extraordinary momentum gained  since September of last year, we are focused on elevating partnerships that create long-term impact not just for this event but for the future of Central Georgia. We are expanding the activity to a 3-day event:

Friday Night: sponsors and vendors party at The Macon Mall Saturday: Expo at the Macon Mall from 11 am to 5 pm
Sunday Afternoon: Family Fun Day at Henderson Stadium.

The benefits of sponsorship extend far beyond brand recognition. This Expo holds transformational value for the region, impacting economics, education, small business development, workforce advancement, youth engagement, and cultural preservation. By investing in the advancement of Black communities, your organization becomes part of a broader effort to strengthen the very fabric of Central Georgia’s success.

Presented by Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages at Macon Mall
3661 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206
Admission info here: https://www.cgcbb.org/expos/expo-2025/
Aug 8 to Aug 10, 2025

Storytellers Macon Presents: Good Doers
This month, we’re celebrating Good Doers—the people who act with heart, lead with impact, and decide to make a difference every day.

Join us for an evening full of stories about the moments you decided to show up, to stand up, to walk away, or to give back. Whether it was choosing kindness over comfort or courage over fear, we’re diving into the pivotal moments that shaped who we are.

We are thrilled to be partnering with Macon Magazine!

Our host for the evening will be Susannah Maddux. She is the publisher of Macon Magazine, a bi-monthly publication approaching its 40th year that seeks, shares, and celebrates the good life and great stories in Macon, Georgia, and the surrounding region, and that has celebrated Macon’s 5 Under 40 Young Leaders for 25 years. She grew up in a family of storytellers from Monroe, North Carolina, and quickly found home in Macon a decade ago, when she dug in her (mostly high) heels and started listening, connecting, and creating through her first business, Goods Public Relations. After working with small businesses, nonprofits, and civic-focused causes, Susannah is certain her soul seeks work that develops relationships and purpose.

FEATURED STORYTELLERS:
5 Under 40 – Local changemakers making waves before 40.
(Full lineup to be announced soon!)

Got a story to share? Step up to the mic!
Use this link to Sign Up-https://bit.ly/2025StorytellersPresentsSU

Presented by Storytellers Macon at Grant's Lounge
576 Poplar St, Macon, GA 31201
FREE
Aug 12, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Senior Cinema: Madea's Destination Wedding
Join the Simmons family on a chaotic trip to the Bahamas for Madea’s grandniece’s whirlwind wedding. Presented By The Douglass Theatre.

2:00 PM | $Free for Seniors
**There is a fee for parking in the Mulberry Parking Deck, please scan the QR code provided.
***Parking is not allowed in the ALLEY next to the theatre.

Presented by Douglass Theatre at Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31208
FREE for seniors 55+
Aug 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Watercolor & Wine
Learn to create a 9 x 12 watercolor painting in a fun, relaxed setting. No painting experience required. Bring a beverage of your choice to sip on while you paint. Artist Brandi Byrom will guide you through the steps to paint a clownfish. $30 includes all materials for the class. The workshop starts at 7 pm and usually lasts 2 hours.

To register, visit https://www.the567center.org/art-classes or call (478) 238-6051.

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal
456 First St, Macon, GA 31201
$30 includes all materials
Aug 14, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Macon Pops: Dancing Through the Decades!
Get ready to dance through the decades with Macon Pops! Join us on Friday, August 15 at 7:30PM at Hawkins Arena at Mercer University for an unforgettable night of iconic hits from the 1940s through the 2000s.

This high-energy concert will take you on a musical journey through seven decades of unforgettable songs — from swing to rock, disco to pop, and everything in between — all performed live by your powerhouse Macon Pops orchestra.

TICKETS: All tickets include admission to the concert. Food is not included, and concessions will NOT be available onsite — but you’re welcome to bring your own food (no beverages, please). A full cash bar will be available.

SEATING OPTIONS:
General Admission: $25
Table Seat: $40
Premium Table Seat: $50
Full Table for 10: $400
Premium Full Table (closest to the stage): $500
General Admission & Tables available here: bit.ly/DancingThroughDecades

If you’d prefer to send us a check for your table, send checks (payable to Macon Pops) to: PO Box 6295, Macon, GA 31208.

So grab your dancing shoes, gather your friends, and mark your calendar for “Dancing through the Decades with Macon Pops!” It’s going to be an unforgettable night of iconic music, timeless hits, and nonstop fun across the eras. See you on the dance floor!

Presented by Macon Pops at Mercer University
1400 Coleman Ave, Macon, GA 31207
Aug 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Butter Dish Pottery Workshop
Learn various techniques with clay as you create your own ceramic butter dish in this fun workshop. No experience necessary! Kristin Streilein will show you how to add your own creative designs to your butter dish. $40 includes all materials ($32 for members). Open to ages 12 and up (ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a participating adult). August 16, 10:30 am-12:30 pm.

Creations will not be glazed (painted) during this class, but you can come back during our Clay Studio Night in June to glaze your creations in your choice of colors (registration for Clay Studio Night required). Clay Studio Night usually happens on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month. Fee for workshop includes glazing during Clay Studio Night.

Register online at: http://www.the567center.org/art-classes/

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal
456 First St, Macon, GA 31201
$40 includes all supplies
Aug 16, 2025 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

TRIBUTE SHOW EXPERIENCE: Celebrating Luther Vandross!
Douglass Theatre’s “Tribute Show Experience” is an “out-of-this-world” music showcase that celebrates the music of legendary artists.

Featuring Tony Tatum with a live band, special guests, and superb vocals! Hosted by Mia Darj’de….come experience a night of music on August 17th that celebrates the sounds LUTHER VANDROSS mega hits.

You’ll be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles to the music and sounds that has inspired generations and transcended the times.

Presented by Douglass Theatre at Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31208
Admission info here: https://www.rebelity.com/Events/v2/6710/tribute-show-experience
Aug 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Cauldron Mug Class
Learn how to make your own mug shaped like a cauldron, complete with feet! Heatherly Day will guide you and help you add your own creative touches in this beginner-friendly, 2-week class. In the first class you work on the wheel, and in the second class you will add your handle, feet and other accents. Ages 16 and up. The cost is $70 for non-members, $55 for members, and includes all materials. Meets August 18 & 25, 6:30-8:30 pm.

Mugs will not be glazed (painted) during this class, but you can come back during one of our Clay Studio Nights on a Friday to glaze your creations. Mugs will not be ready to glaze until after September 15. Fee for workshop includes glazing during Clay Studio Night and firing. After glazing, your mug must be fired again, and then you can pick it up 1-2 weeks after glazing.

Register online at: http://www.the567center.org/art-classes/

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal
456 First St, Macon, GA 31201
$70 for non-members, $55 for members of The 567
Aug 18, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Beginning Wheel
Learn the basic principles of making pottery on the wheel in this 8-week class, including cups, bowls, and more. No experience necessary! Heatherly Wakefield will teach this class. Ages 16 and up. The cost is $250 for non-members, $200 for members, and includes all materials and firings. Meets Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, starting August 19.

Register online at: http://www.the567center.org/art-classes/

Presented by The 567 Center for Renewal at The 567 Center for Renewal
456 First St, Macon, GA 31201
$250 for non-members, or $200 for members of The 567
Aug 19, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm