Next Sunday, if you happen to drive down Mulberry Street past the Grand Opera House and wonder why so many women from college age to your grandma’s age are lined up to enter, just know that “50 Shades! The Musical” is showing at 7 p.m. This theatrical production is a parody of E.L. James bestselling […]
Article · May 12, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Full Moon Euphoria. Each year in May, Riverside Cemetery, a Knight Arts grantee, hosts an event where up to 40 photographers take photos (of people and props) under the full moon’s light. There’s no reason to be afraid of hanging in the cemetery after hours because they provide plenty of security. All levels of photographers come […]
Article · May 7, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Rock Candy Tours flyer. Photo by Maryann Bates If you grew up in the South around older people, rock candy may make you think of a home remedy they would use to rid your body of the common cold. Of course, rock candy is the main ingredient, along with slow gin, honey and peppermint. The […]
Article · May 5, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Hay House. Photo courtesy of Walter Elliot If you happen to admire architecture, gardens and interior design, the Hay House Spring Stroll of Macon Houses and Gardens will enlighten your creativity for commercial and residential purposes. Starting Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4, there will be a tour of Macon’s exclusive gardens in the Ingleside […]
Article · April 30, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Oh Snap! Makeup and Nail Competition is the first of its kind to happen as a stand-alone event from major hair shows in Macon-Bibb County. Productions such as this usually happen in major metropolitan areas. However, Princess Davis is a young artist and entrepreneur who decided she wanted to create a local competition with big […]
Article · April 28, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
The ultimate purpose of the Fired Works Ceramics Exhibition and Sale is to raise funds, preserve history and support artists. This year commemorates nine years of almost 100 ceramic potters connecting with the Macon community via their presentation, products and skills. The event draws people from all over that flock to the southeast region to […]
Article · April 23, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Tubman African American Museum logo. For the last three years, the Tubman African American Museum (a Knight Arts grantee), has held its annual Pan African Festival in downtown Macon at the Douglass Theatre and in the Cherry Street Plaza. Previously, the majority of the festivities took place in Central City Park. Changing the location of […]
Article · April 21, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Fresh Produce Records logo. Most of us would like to think the world has pushed analog to a dark basement and replaced it all with digital. Nevertheless, that’s not the case. Compact CDs and mp3s could never take the place of the crackling sound of the needle as it runs across vinyl records. Although, record […]
Article · April 16, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Macon Arts Alliance logo. Many artists have coined their talents as an exclusive hobby. Meanwhile, others realize they can generate worthwhile income from their artistry. Amplify is an initiative formed to teach creative individuals and organizations how to make money with their abilities. The Macon Arts Alliance, a Knight Arts grantee, has organized a model […]
Article · April 14, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Macon Bibb County Sundown Screen Series at Luther Williams Stadium. There’s something special about watching movies on the big screen while sitting on the lawn. And, if you want to experience that feeling, you can go down to the Luther Williams Stadium at Central City Park to view “Back to the Future” on a big […]
Article · April 9, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
“Four Broke Guys” flyer. For almost eight years, Macon’s community has witnessed J.Shawn Durham perform a spoken word piece called “Lola.” He was very passionate when expressing the content of this particular work. When he would recite the piece, his thoughts were picturesque. You could definitely visualize all the scenarios he portrayed during his projection […]
Article · April 7, 2014 by Y-O Latimore