It’s a week of music, film, food, and art … who’s game?!?
Thursday, August 15
2024 Macon Film Festival
It’s the 19th year for the Macon Film Festival and they’re kicking it off on Wednesday with a screening of Red Fever, a witty and entertaining feature documentary about the profound — yet hidden — Indigenous influence on Western culture and identity. The film follows Cree co-director Neil Diamond as he asks, “Why do they love us so much?” Diamond sets out on a journey to find out why stereotypical imagery of Native people is all over pop culture: revered, romanticized and appropriated for centuries. Red Fever uncovers the surprising truths buried in history that even most Native people don’t know about. A moderated Q&A will follow the screening.
7:15 – 9:30 p.m.; prices range from $15 for single ticket to $175 for an all-access pass, with tickets available here (be sure to read the notes, tickets not available for purchase day of at individual venues; The festival runs through Saturday, August 18th. Check out the full schedule here; The Red Fever screening is at the Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 31201.
Friday, August 16
What the Funk?!
Get ready to groove with the Macon Pops as they serve up a night of funky beats and soulful rhythms. It’ll have you dancing ’til dawn! All tickets include access to concert, not inclusive of food/drink; concessions are not available onsite, so outside food may be brought in and there’s a cash bar onsite.
7:30 p.m.; free for Mercer faculty, staff and students, $25 general admission, $40 table seat, $50 premium table, large tables also available – tickets on sale at bit.ly/MaconPopsFunk, Mercer family and alumni receive 15% off tickets using code “MERCERPOPS”. Hawkins Arena at Mercer University, University Center, 1400 Coleman Ave, 31207.
Saturday, August 17
Country Karaoke
Round up your friends, put on your best western threads, and head down to The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom for a night of pure fun singing your favorite country songs. Dolly Parton? Johnny Cash? Carrie Underwood? Garth Brooks? Miranda Lambert? Macon native Jason Aldean? Who’s it gonna be??!?
10 p.m. – 2 a.m.; $5; The Hummingbird, 430 Cherry Street, 31201.
Sunday, August 18
Food Education Jubilee
What’s a food education jubilee? Well, as my Macon Newsroom colleague Laura Corley explains in this great article, it’s a celebration of African food culture made possible by reclaiming rare cultivars and reintroducing them to community gardens. Lovers of food, food culture, art and great conversation will gather to hear speakers talk about food insecurity, food literacy, and more.
12 – 6 p.m.; $25 per person, tickets available here; Fall Line Brewing, 567 Plum Street, 31201.
Monday, August 19
Cauldron Mug Class
Halloween is not that far away and wouldn’t you love to sit sipping your apple cider spritz or poison apple cocktail from a little cauldron? Learn to make a mug shaped like the halloween hot pot in this beginner-friendly two-week class meant for people ages 16+.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on August 19 and August 26; $65 for non-members, $55 for members of The 567, all supplies and materials provided, register online; The 567 Center for Renewal, 456 1st Street, 31201.
Tuesday, August 20
Hop, Skip & Jump to Forsyth for a Trash to Treasure Art Show
Ever look at something in your house and think to yourself, why do I keep holding onto this? Or maybe, hmmmm…. what else could I do with this? Get some inspiration at the Trash to Treasure Art Show, featuring local artisans turning everyday whatnots into original works of art. Maybe there’s a way to repurpose your old CD collection afterall.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; free; 1823 Artisan Gallery, 30 E. Main Street, Forsyth GA 31029.
Wednesday, August 21
Wobble Wednesday
B3 Music presents this “music social” featuring talented Middle Georgia DJ’s serving up a mix of dance, Top 40, hip hop, EDM and more. Arrive early (7 p.m.) for a dart tournament, then dance through the night in JBA’s game room.
10 p.m. – 1 a.m.; free; JBA, 425 Cherry Street, 31201.
