Macon is celebrating 200 years since was established in 1823 this year with several events scheduled to take place throughout the year, including the third part of twelve monthly presentations that reviews and educates about Macon's history. 

The subject matter for the third presentation will be music and the arts in Macon. 

This event is free to the public and will take from 6 until 8 p.m. in the Peyton Anderson Amphitheater, which is inside Taylor Hall on the Wesleyan College campus. 

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is funding all twelve presentations that will take place this year.

Artist Angela Henigman and local music icons Newton Collier and Robert Lee Coleman with Henigman's paintings of them (Photographer Nate Weeks)