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Thursday, Feb 11 This day in history: (2006) Vice President
Electronics Recycling in Central City Park (old license building)
Sat. Feb 20 9am-2pm
Dick Cheney accidentally shoots friend in a hunting accident.
Macon State College Presents “Raptors of the Southeast”a traveling interactive pro-
gram featuring live hawks, owls, and falcons, will be presented at Macon State College at 3:30 p.m. at the lakeside patio of the Professional Sciences building on the Macon campus. The rain date is Thursday, Feb. 25, same times and locations. This event is free and open to the public.
Dollar Movie Night at the Capitol Theatre. Showing: Couple’s Retreat. $1
admission, $1 pizza and $1 domestic draft ALL NIGHT LONG! 478.257.6391. 382 Second St.
Macon Little Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Rumors” The surprisingly mod-
ern themes will keep you laughing as attendees of a dinner party find themselves amid a scandal and cover-up. The show runs through February 14 at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 - $18. For reservations or more info call 478.477.3342.
“Dearly Beloved” by the Backlot Players at The Rose Theater in Forsyth.
Tickets $10 - $15. Call 478.994.0443. Show runs Feb. 11 – 20.
Friday, Feb 12 This day in history: (1991) North and South
Korea form a joint team for table tennis competition.
“Valentine Opera Gala: The Many Splendors of Love” presented by Mercer
University Opera at the Cox Capitol Theatre. Tickets $8; $35 includes gala reception. Call 478.257.6391.
Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues”
at Wesleyan College. Tickets $5 - $10. Call 478.757.5259. Also showing Feb. 13.
Saturday, Feb 13 This day in history: (1982) Dark Side of the
Moon, is on charts for 402nd week .
The 21st Annual “Live at the Cardiac Cafe” Macon City Auditorium, Show Begins
8:00pm. Featuring Bobby Collins, Aisha Tyler, and Vic Henley. Cardiac Café is a night of comedy to benefit the American Heart Association's mission to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Balcony seating is also available. Call 478405-3200.
Sun Feb 14 This day in history: (1978) 1st "micro on a chip" patented by Texas Instruments .
Cox Capitol Theatre presents Casablanca. Special Valentine's Day dinner
for two for $30. Movie starts at 7:30pm, dinner service starts at 6p.m. Limited dinner reservations available - please call ahead (478)2576391, ext. 6. $5 movie only 382 Second St.
Macon Film Guild presents Soul Power The Greatest Concert You’ve Never
Seen: James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers, The Spinners and more are featured in the 1974 music festival that accompanied the Muhummad Ali/George Foreman fight in Zaire. With behind-the-scenes, stellar cut footage from the Oscar-winning documentary When We Were Kings and prime verbal riffs from The Greatest himself. Showings at 2pm, 4:30pm and 7pm. $5 admission.
Death By Chocolate benefit for the
Tubman African American Museum at the Macon City Auditorium. Tickets $25. Call 478743.8544.
Thurs Feb 18 This day in history: (1993) Haitian ferry boat
capsize in storm, 800-2,000 die.
The 5th Annual “MaGa” Macon Film
Festival. Screenings at Cox Capitol Theatre and the Douglass Theatre. Tickets $10 -
430 Cherry Street | 741-9130 MON-sat 4pm-2am
r u o H y Happ 4-8PM
Grant's Lounge 39th Anniversary "Happy Hippy Hour" Celebration Wednesday, February 24th with special guests Chris Hicks, Eddie Kirkland, Paul Hornsby, Members of Stillwater Band, Robert Coleman and Newt Collier. Live music by Big Mike & the Booty Papas. $15/day; $35 - $100 Festival. Call 257.6381. See page 20 for complete schedule of events.
Fri Feb 19 This day in history: (1987) Anti-smoking ad
airs for 1st time on TV, featuring Yul Brynner.
“Out of Order” at Theatre Macon.
Tickets $12 - $18. Call 478.746.9485. Show runs Feb. 19 – 27.
Sat Feb 20 This day in history: (1975) Margaret
Thatcher elected leader of British Conservative Party .
Arbor Day Celebration which includes
presentation of the Tree City designation to the City of Macon, tree planting, tree give away, and children’s activities. Location: Amerson Water Works Park – Atlanta Gas Light Pavilion. Free parking from 11am - 1pm.
“Drumming for Success” Workshop with Dr. Arvin Scott at the GMHF
Dr. Arvin Scott, award-winning percussionist, youth program developer and music professor at University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music presents Drumming for Success. An inspiring, hands-on experience for youth ages 3-16, the program provides percussion instruction while stressing academic achievement, character building and creativity. Hand drums are provided for all participants. Workshop is ongoing between noon and 2 p.m. $3.50 for children and adults. A Music in Kids’ Education) program.
Robert McDuffie in Concert
McDuffie Center for Strings presents Robert McDuffie, violin, on Feb. 20, at 7:30p.m. at the Neva Langley Fickling Hall McCorkle Music Building. This is a ticketed event -- $25 general admission, FREE with Mercer ID. Call the Mercer Box Office at (478) 301-5470.
The 2010 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Macon City
Auditorium. Honoring inductees Al Ciraldo, Edward Everett, Ernie Johnson, Sam Mitchell, Larry Rakestraw, Ronald Simmons and Suzanne Yoculan. Tickets $125/$1,000 for table of 8. Call 478.752.1585.
Support Our Troops at Mercer’s last home basketball game!
The Central Georgia Chapter Red Cross has partnered with Mercer University to host a "Salute to the 48th Brigade" day at the last home men's basketball game, which takes
place on February 20 at 3:30p.m. against Jacksonville University. Basketball fans will be given FREE admission to the game if you bring two donated items for soldier care packages. Accepted items include white socks, beef jerky, hard candy, bar soap, toothbrush / paste, deodorant, baby wipes, Q-tips, shaving accessories, mixed nuts, extension cords, phone cards, batteries (AA or AAA preferred).
Sun Feb 21 This day in history: (1983) Donald Davis
runs 1 mile backwards in 6 minutes 7 sec.
“The Sleeping Beauty” performed by Moscow Festival Ballet at The Grand Opera House. Tickets $28 - $32. Call 478.301.5470.
with complimentary food & 2-4-1 wells!
MON $1 Wells all Day! TUES karaoke with mitch Trivia. WED Team free wells for gals THUR. FEB 11
Christabel & the Jons FRI. FEB 12
Wed Feb 24 This day in history: (2008) Fidel Castro
Drivin’ n’ Cryin
Grant's Lounge 39th Anniversary "Happy Hippy Hour" Celebration
SAT. FEB 13
resigns as President of Cuba .
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Opening comments by Alan Walden and Music with Big Mike and The Booty Papa's. Special commemorative tickets to be sold in advance for $10. Proceeds to be shared with Georgia Music Hall of Fame and The Big House Museum.
Thur Feb 25 This day in history: (1987) Michael Jordan, scores Bulls record 58 points in a game .
The 11th Hour Readers’ Choice Awards at the Cox Capitol Theatre Walk the red carpet at 7, show starts at 7:30pm. Celebrity presenters, the best of local live music including: a Songstress in the Round (Abby Owens, Amy Godwin, Molly Stevens, Heather Kemp), 2 Finger Jester, Roly Bots, Truffleina, Southern Kaos with Sonny Spoon and Psyk Nyne. Help us celebrate the Best of Macon! $5 admission or purchase a table of 6 for $100.
Fri Feb 26 This day in history: (1993) New York City World Trade Center bombed, 7 die .
The Crossroads Writers' Conference & Literary Festival takes place February 26-
27 at Mercer University and various locations in the College Hill Corridor. The event features workshops, panels, roundtables and readings by notable published writers, as well as performances, presentations and book fair. For more information and complete schedule of events visit crossroadscon.org.
rehearsals FEBRUARY 20: Red Ants Marching! Pictures is holding auditions for numerous film projects
which are to be filmed in Macon. All types and ages needed (filming begins in April). Those auditioning will read from scripts provided. Meet at Killian’s Coffeehouse, 490 Cherry Street, downtown Macon from noon until 4p.m. Visit www.maconfilms.com for more information.
Auditions February 21st & 22nd at 7:30 PM at Theatre Macon for “Hello Dolly”, in production April 2-17. For more information, call 746-9485.
For a complete listing of events, including ongoing exhibits, musuem hours & more visit 11thHourOnline.com
El Cantador! WED. FEB 17
LADIES NIGHT - TEAM TRIVIA
DJ Old Flame THUR. FEB 18
Scott little acoustic show with nathan garrett
FRI. FEB 19
The Roly-Bots
& introducing the royal fireworks
SAT. FEB 20
Packway Handle Band Coming february 26:
LUCERO! NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS: General Manager, Bartenders and Sound Technicians.
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