Happening's in Middle Georgia & Beyond November 2015

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Macon. Festival of Trees. Museum of Arts & Sciences 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Pine Mountain. Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens begins on Nov. 13. Nightly through January. The South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show, it is one of the world’s “Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights,” as named by National Geographic Traveler.

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Nov. 6

Cordele. Watermelon Express Sam Shortline Train Ride. 9:30am

Macon. “Jimi All By My Side” DGD Movie Series. 7 pm. Douglas Theater 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A drama based on Jimi Hendrix’s life as he left New York City for London, where his career took off.

Macon. Christmas Made in the South.10-8pm Macon Centreplex. Amazing craftspeople, outstanding art, unique gourmet food, and diverse entertainment to whet and satisfy every demanding appetite. Handmade, one-of-a-kind designs populate the booths that fill the festival: silk wearables to fabric bags, dichroic glass jewelry to close-up photography of nature’s funniest and fiercest creatures all await and more!

Milledgeville. Bike-in Movie. 7pm showing of The Muppet Movie in the CVB parking lot. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to be comfy & cozy during the movie.

Perry. PerryCon. Ga. National Fairground. 4-9pm. Celebrity guests, comic book creators, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, gaming and more!

Perry. Sing Hallelujah! Perry Players Community Theatre. 909 Main St. A gospel music comedy. Fresh out of the seminary, Reverend Higgins sets his eyes on Shady Creek Baptist Church. Great hymns and laughter abound as this new preacher finds he has his hands full with his “old” congregation.

Perry. Movies in the Park. Free showing of Inside Out. Rozar Park at dark. Bring you own chairs and blankets.

Nov. 7

Barnesville. Pumpkin Destruction Day at The Rock Ranch.

Cordele. Americus Explorer Sam Shortline Train Ride. 9:30 am Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you can travel from Cordele through Ga. Veterans State Park, across Lake Blackshear, visit Historic Downtown Americus, tour Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village (Admission applies. Call 229-410-7937 for group reservations and rates). Enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excitement of today.

Cordele. Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans State Park.

Flovilla. Tour the Museum at Indian Springs State Park. 2-4 pm

Forsyth The Mill Market Expo. 89 East Adams St. Live music, local cuisine and artisans.

Forsyth Historic Train Festival and Clickety Clack Chili Cook-off. Location is East Adams St., across from the Historic Train Depot. Historic train exhibits, a car & bike show, children’s inflatable fair, fine art gallery and auction, live music from local musicians, food, crafts, and activity vendors, plus the first ever Clickety Clack Chili Cook-off.

Forsyth Monroe Co Historical Society Train Festival Hobo Parade.

Hawkinsville. One Purpose Free Gospel Sing. 1 pm. The Opera House 42 Lumpkin St.

Juliette. Syrup Makin at the Plantation. 10:30-3:30 Jarrell Plantation. 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd. Have you ever sipped fresh sugar cane juice, or tasted fresh cane syrup on a biscuit? Find out how in times past farmers made their own. Come experience syrup makin’ day in the country. Plus craft making demonstrations throughout the farm. Also a steam engine driven cane press, boiling syrup in a huge kettle, woodstove cooking, taffy pull, and smells, sounds, tastes of days gone by.

Macon. Bark in the Park. Ocmulgee National Park. 9am-4 pm. Enjoy guided tours with your dog and experience our many trails. Pet products giveaways from PetSmart Store and PetSmart Rescue Groups on site. Information and books on pet ownership, training, and books. More info.

Macon. “Jimi All By My Side” DGD Movie Series. 3 & 6 pm. Douglas Theater 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A drama based on Jimi Hendrix’s life as he left New York City for London, where his career took off.

Macon. Candlelight Apparitions at The Cannonball House. 6-9 pm. $12. 856 Mulberry St. Enter the world of the Cannonball House from 1853-1971 with a tour by candlelight. Hear stories from the people who lived within these walls. Tours begin at 6,7,8 &9 pm. Reservations required. 478-745-5982

Macon. Christmas Made in the South.10-6 pm Macon Centreplex. Amazing craftspeople, outstanding art, unique gourmet food, and diverse entertainment to whet and satisfy every demanding appetite. Handmade, one-of-a-kind designs populate the booths that fill the festival: silk wearables to fabric bags, dichroic glass jewelry to close-up photography of nature’s funniest and fiercest creatures all await and more!

Milledgeville. The Green Market 122 E. Hancock St.9 am- Noon. Farmer’s Market featuring locally grown, sustainably produced vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, preserves and plants. Held in the Market Pavilion downtown Milledgeville.

Perry. PerryCon. Ga. National Fairground. 10-6 pm. Celebrity guests, comic book creators, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, gaming and more!

Perry. Sing Hallelujah! Perry Players Community Theatre. 909 Main St. A gospel music comedy. Fresh out of the seminary, Reverend Higgins sets his eyes on Shady Creek Baptist Church. Great hymns and laughter abound as this new preacher finds he has his hands full with his “old” congregation.

Nov. 8

Macon. Macon. Christmas Made in the South.11-5pm Macon Centreplex. Amazing craftspeople, outstanding art, unique gourmet food, and diverse entertainment to whet and satisfy every demanding appetite. Handmade, one-of-a-kind designs populate the booths that fill the festival: silk wearables to fabric bags, dichroic glass jewelry to close-up photography of nature’s funniest and fiercest creatures all await and more!

Macon. Food Truck Fest at Martha Bowman UMC. 500 Bass Rd. 4-7 pm. Featuring several awesome food trucks, a couple of live bands, and inflatables for the kids! We are super excited about supporting Macon Outreach as part of Food Truck Fest @ MB! When you come to the event, please bring a few cans of food to help stock the food pantry for this amazing ministry.

Macon. Kids Day at The Big House. The Big House Allman Brothers Band Museum. 2321 Vineville Ave. Noon- 4pm Free. Games, crafts, music and a fire truck will all be on hand for the children to play and take part in some fun. Bring your children. The stage is open for performances by the children and the fire truck will be here for the kids to climb on and explore.

Macon. Mr. Holmes screening by The Macon Film Guild at the Douglas Theatre. 2pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm. $5 admission. Mr. Holmes is a new twist on the world’s most famous detective.

Perry. PerryCon. Ga. National Fairground. 11-5 pm. Celebrity guests, comic book creators, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, gaming and more!

Nov. 10

Dublin. 52nd Annual Dublin Service League Antique Fair & Marketplace. Featuring more than 50 fabulous antique, jewelry and gift vendors from across the Southeast as well as local performers. DuBose Porter Center 560 Pinehill Rd. 10am-9pm

Milledgeville. Voices of the Beloved Community Concert. 6:30 pm. 321 Log Cabin Rd. NE. This year’s concert will feature performances by Vaughn Chapel, The Milledgeville Singers Guild, Northridge, Union Baptist, Sensational Steps dancers, and the Voices of the Beloved Community joint choir representing Green Pastures, Flagg Chapel, Powell Grove (Sparta), and more.

Nov. 11

Macon. What’s Cooking a Senior Cinema presentation at The Douglas Theatre. 2pm Free admission for seniors 65 and older. In LA’s Fairfax district, where ethnic groups abound, four households celebrate Thanksgiving amidst family tensions.

Nov. 12

Dublin. Thomas Pandolfi, a young American pianist will be preforming at the Dublin Theatre. 7:30 pm. 314 Academy Avenue.

Hawkinsville. Buddy Jewell in concert at the Hawkinsville Opera House. 7pm. 42 Lumpkin St. Buddy Jewell was voted the very first winner of the USA Network’s reality-based hit TV show “Nashville Star”. (Check out The Butterfly Mansion’s Buddy Jewell Special for Thursday, November 12th on their website butterflymansionbedandbreakfast.com
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Macon. Alice in Wonderland performed at The Douglas Theatre. 7pm.

Macon. Middle Georgia Idol. 7pm. Howard Middle School Auditorium. 6600 Forsyth Rd. Hosted by the Family Counseling Center of Central Ga.

Milledgeville. Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming at The Milledgeville Players Club. Located at Allen’s Market. 8pm. It’s October, 1945, and the gospel‑singing Sanders Family is back together again for one last time! Join the Sanders Family as they send Mervin and June off in style, with hilarious and touching stories and twenty‑five toe‑tapping Bluegrass Gospel favorites.

Perry. A Cup of History. 3 pm. Gather at the Coffee Cup on Carroll St. for a stroll down Carroll St and learn about it’s almost 200 year history.

Nov. 13

Cordele. Watermelon Express Sam Shortline Train Ride. 9:30am

Macon Macon Mayhem Game 7:30pm Centreplex.

Nov. 14

Cordele. Watermelon Express Sam Shortline Train Ride. 9:30am. Enjoy this ride in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, from our Downtown Cordele Depot to Historic Plains, the small Georgia town made famous by President Jimmy Carter.

Dublin. The Tams. 7:30 pm. Theatre Dublin. 314 Academy Avenue. Best known for their hits “What Kind of Fool” and “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy,” The Tams have been lighting up the music industry for more than 50 years with their unique beach music sound.

Juliette. Make a Corn Shuck Doll. Jarrell Plantation.711 Jarrell Plantation Rd. 10 am-11 am. Learn to make a corn shuck doll. Accompanying adults are encouraged to help tying square or granny knots. $2

Macon. Make-End Maker Festival. Tattnall Square Park. Central GA’s debut festival celebrating makers (people who create new art, crafts and technology works), featuring innovative exhibitors, entrepreneurial speakers plus large-scale attractions. Learn more here.

Macon. Macon Mayhem Game 7:30pm Centreplex.

Macon. Wesleyan Market. 9am-1pm. Wesleyan College front campus on Forsyth St. This fun community event features a variety of of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art, and crafts.

Macon. Children’s Holiday Event at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. Tickets: $30 for one adult & one child; $12 for each additional person. Reservations are required at (478) 477-3232. Showing the movie “Polar Express” Show Times at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., & 4 p.m. After the movie enjoy hot chocolate, cookies from The Casserole Shop & Bakery, an ornament craft and a scavenger hunt. Parents can enjoy a coffee and tea bar provided by The Fresh Market.

Macon. Millie’s Story Time at the Cannonball House. 856 Mulberry St. $1. 11 a.m. to 12 noon for Millie’s Story time for kids. This month will focus on being thankful. Story, game, craft and snack will be part of the activities!

Milledgeville. Daydream Music & Arts Festival. Gates open 12:30 pm. Oconee River Greenway East Green St. Kids zone, cornhole tourny, vinyasa flow yoga, drum circle, community raffle, artist market and live paintings. The core of this event is to benefit local non-profits. We are benefitting the Ch…ard Wray Food Pantry, Animal Rescue Foundation, Oconee River Greenway Foundation and Omega Delta Sigma.

Nov. 15

Macon. Macon Mayhem Game 4:30pm Centreplex

Macon. Ragtime: The Musical at The Grand Opera House. 7:30pm. One of the most acclaimed musicals of modern times is back in a brand new touring production!

Milledgeville. Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming at The Milledgeville Players Club. Located at Allen’s Market. 2 pm. It’s October, 1945, and the gospel‑singing Sanders Family is back together again for one last time! Join the Sanders Family as they send Mervin and June off in style, with hilarious and touching stories and twenty‑five toe‑tapping Bluegrass Gospel favorites.

Nov. 16

Macon. Ragtime: The Musical at The Grand Opera House. 7:30pm. One of the most acclaimed musicals of modern times is back in a brand new touring production!

Nov. 19

Macon. VeggieTales Live! at The Grand Opera House. 6:30 pm. Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and all of their Veggie friends teach that even with the littlest bit of faith, little kids can do big things!

Nov. 20

Perry. Sing Hallelujah! Perry Players Community Theatre. 909 Main St. A gospel music comedy. Fresh out of the seminary, Reverend Higgins sets his eyes on Shady Creek Baptist Church. Great hymns and laughter abound as this new preacher finds he has his hands full with his “old” congregation.

Nov. 21

Cordele. Presidential Flyer Excursion Sam Shortline Train Ride. 10am. Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel from Georgia Veterans State Park, across Lake Blackshear to Plains, Archery and back. Explore President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood farm, go shopping and sample peanut butter treats

Macon. Macon Mayhem Game 7:30pm Centreplex.

Twiggs County. Battle of Griswoldville. This event will take place at Griswoldville Battlefield 30 miles east of Jarrell Plantation. Learn about the hastily planned attempt by Georgia militia to halt Union General Sherman’s March to the Sea in November 1864. Civil War soldier life portrayals and Union and Confederate encampments followed with a noon memorial service and battlefield tour. Directions

Warner Robins. Planes and Trains Exhibit at Museum of Aviation in the Century of Flight Hanger. Free. Ga. Hwy. 247 at Russell Pkwy. 9 am-5 pm

Nov. 22

Nov. 27

Jackson. Turkey Waddle Hike at High Falls State Park. Hike off that extra slice of pumpkin pie and enjoy the cool fall air during this exhilarating three mile hike. Bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Nov. 28

Flovilla. Storytime with Santa Indian Springs State Park. 6pm. Pre-schedule your time with Santa by calling the park office beginning November 1st. Presented by the Friends of Indian Springs State Park. Donations to the Friends of Indian Springs State Park are welcome.770-504-2277

Macon. Motown Christmas at The Grand Opera House. 7:30 pm. The Motown Experience, is a world-class vocal group assembled from past and present members of three of Motown’s most legendary groups: The Temptations, The Miracles and The Capitols. A Motown Christmas is a powerful show combining Motown’s greatest hits and everyone’s favorite holiday classics. The show features the trademark dazzling choreography, and unforgettable harmonies all performed in that memorable, soulful Motown style.

Nov. 30

Forsyth. Christmas on the Square . 5:30-7:30. Jackson St. in front of City Hall. Christmas carols, pictures with Santa Clause, the Tree Lighting, and a free viewing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at the Rose Theater.

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Happening’s in Middle Georgia & Beyond November 2015