Weekday Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (11/9-11/12)

Golfers can play in two golf tournaments that benefit local veterans, live music fans can attend several interesting live performances, and much more this week in Middle Georgia. Of note for storytellers and those interested in the art of storytelling, Storytellers Macon will present another free night of unique storytelling at historic Grant's Lounge on Tuesday. The following are just a few of the unique, interesting, and often free things to do this week in the heart of Georgia.

MONDAY, November 9th

  >> GOLF: 3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Veterans Day Golf Tournament at River North Country Club in Macon (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

The Cherry Blossom Festival’s (CBF) 3rd annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament takes place at scenic River North Country Club on Monday following CBF’s Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Macon on Sunday afternoon. Lunch begins at 11 a.m., and the tournament kicks off at 12 p.m., with appearances from General Robert and Hope McMahon. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Georgia Department of Veterans Services Foundation, which helps veterans with housing expenses. Tickets for the Veterans Day Golf Tournament start at $266 on eventeny.com.

    > River North Country Club: 3239 Ocmulgee East Boulevard, Macon

  >> MUSIC: Jubilee Artists Series presents WindSync at the McCorkle Music Building in Macon (7:30 p.m.)

WindSync will perform at McCorkle Music Building’s Fickling Hall on Monday evening. This chamber music group/501(c)(3) non-profit organization has been performing for music fans for the last two decades. WindSync creates a unique concert experience with “largely self-generated repertoire…performed frequently from memory,” according to the band’s website. Single tickets to see WindSync in concert cost $7 on tixr.com and are free for students with valid student IDs.

    > McCorkle Music Building’s Fickling Hall: 1329 Adams Street, Macon

This recorded performance from WindSync has currently been viewed 675 thousand times on YouTube

TUESDAY, November 10th

  >> MUSIC: Idle Threat, Meadows, The Undertaking, Heavy is the Head, and Singe - You’ll Forget the Sun Album Release Tour at Reverb Room in Warner Robins (6 p.m.)

Nashville rock ’n roll band Idle Threat will perform during the second part of the band’s You’ll Forget the Sun Album Release Tour at the Reverb Room on Tuesday evening along with The Undertaking, Meadows, Heavy is the Head, and Singe. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the music starting at 7 p.m. Tickets to this show cost $12 online in advance and $15 at the door.

    > Reverb Room: 1758 Watson Boulevard, Macon

  >> Storytellers Macon presents “Fits Just Right” at Grant’s Lounge in Macon (7 p.m.)

Storytellers Macon presents another unique evening of storytelling at iconic Grant’s Lounge Tuesday night.“Fits Just Right” will be the theme for the stories that will be told. Audience members are invited to sign up to tell their own true 5-minute story that connects to the theme. This open-mic event is free and open to the public.

    > Grant’s Lounge: 576 Poplar Street, Macon

Storytellers Macon events are always interesting and memorable (Graphic courtesy of Storytellers Macon)

WEDNESDAY, November 11th

VETERANS DAY

  >> GOLF: Veterans Day Golf Tournament at Oakview Golf Course in Macon (9:30 a.m.)

The Veterans Day Golf Tournament at Oakview Golf Tournament will feature prizes, lunch, raffles, and more, according to the organizers. Oakview Golf Course is a privately owned golf course with a Clubhouse, Pro Shop, swimming pool, and more. Proceeds from this tournament will support local veterans and veteran organizations. Individual registration for this golf tournament costs $100, with various levels of sponsorship also available on zeffy.com.

    > Oakview Golf Course: 128 Oakview Club Drive, Macon

  >> CRAFTING: Macon Craft Club Turns One at The Rose Room in Macon (6 p.m.)

Crafters will converge at The Rose Room on Wednesday to celebrate a year of the Macon Craft Club while crafting, enjoying tasty beverages, and sharing the love of crafting with others. The Macon Craft Club presents unique crafting events throughout the year and is welcome to the whole community. This crafting celebration is free to attend, but registration is required on eventbrite.com.

    > The Rose Room: 378 2nd Street, Macon

THURSDAY, November 12th

  >> GOOD WORKS: Cans of Care at Chic-fi-A in Macon (11 a.m.-7 p.m.)

Chick-fil-A on Zebulon Road in Macon is partnering with Storehouse Ministry for a Cans of Care event on Thursday. Diners can bring three canned goods to the restaurant to benefit Storehouse Ministry, an emergency food bank for people in need in Macon-Bibb County, to receive a gift card for a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich or an 8-count of Chicken Nuggets.

    > Chick-fil-A: 5920 Zebulon Road, Macon

  >> TRIVIA: Trivia Night at Longleaf Distillery in Macon (11 a.m.-7 p.m.)

Longleaf Distillery will present another evening of trivia this Thursday evening. Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners include Longleaf Distillery gift cards, according to the distillery. Longleaf Distillery’s Trivia Night is free to attend.

    > Longleaf Distillery: 664 2nd Street, Macon

  >> Festival of Trees Champagne Preview at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon (12-2 p.m.)

The annual Festival of Trees at the Museum of Arts and Sciences will kick off with a Champagne Preview on Thursday. This year will be the 40th year of this unique event. The Festival of Trees invites organizations to create beautifully decorated holiday trees and donations from this event help support the Museum of Arts and Sciences’ cultural and educational opportunities. This event will also include chances to purchase tasty treats from the Sugar Plum Shop or gifts in the White Glove Sale, and also attend an artist talk by batik artist Mary Edna Fraser. Tickets to the Festival of Trees Champagne Preview cost $75 on the museum’s website.

    > Museum of Arts and Sciences: 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon

The annual Festival of Trees is a perfect place to get inspiration for the holiday season (Photographer Nate Weeks)

  >> SHOPPING: Holiday Ladies Night Out at Ace of Gray in Gray (3-7 p.m.)

Ace of Gray will present its annual Holiday Ladies Night Out this Thursday. Almost everything in the store will be 25% off, and this event will also feature raffles and gifts with purchase (while supplies last), according to the store. Holiday Ladies Night Out is free to attend.

    > Ace of Gray: 243 West Clinton Street, Gray

  >> BIKING: Bike Walk Macon’s Cranksgiving with Bike Tech at Bike Tech Macon in Macon (6-8 p.m.)

Bike Walk Macon and Bike Tech Macon will present the annual Cranksgiving this Thursday. Cranksgiving is a unique event that combines a slow-paced bicycle ride with a food drive that helps benefit the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Participants are asked to bring 5 dry or canned goods to donate for Cranksgiving.

    > Bike Tech Macon: 919 2nd Street, Macon

NOTABLE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

  >> FRIDAY, November 13th through SATURDAY, November 21st (4 Performances): THEATRE: Good Night, Georgie at stARTup Studios in Macon (8-9:30 p.m.): Angel-Headed Hipsters Press & Productions in partnership with stARTup Studios will present four performances of an “ethereal dream play” by playwright m.e. Salmon, Good Night, Georgie, at Downtown Macon’s stARTup Studios starting with a premiere on Friday. Tickets cost $10 on eventeny.com. (1055 Riverside Drive, Macon)

Attendees at the Theatre of the Absurd & Arcane at Vice Bar enthusiastically cheered after a preview performance of a few scenes from this play (Graphic courtesy of Angel-Headed Hipsters Press & Productions)

  >> FRIDAY, November 13th through SATURDAY, November 21st: FESTIVAL: 8th Annual Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival at the Round House in Macon (10 a.m.-4 p.m.): The Macon Arts Alliance’s annual Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival will feature thousands of unique pieces of ceramic and glass artwork from southeastern artists. This unique event is free to attend. (115 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon)

  >> SUNDAY, November 22nd: MUSIC: Skydog Music Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon (12-5 p.m.): Music fans will celebrate the 60th birthday of Duane Allman, aka Skydog, next Sunday at Macon’s Carolyn Crayton Park, aka Central City Park. Proceeds from this annual benefit concert benefit “the poor, hungry, and homeless” and help raise fund and supplies for DePaul USA Daybreak, according to the festival. Attendees can bring one or more of the following items for admission to the Skydog Music Festival: paper towels, spray deodorant, double/triple blade razors, liquid laundry detergent, shampoo, toilet paper, backpacks, coffee creamer, and/or lawn trash bags (33 gallon or larger). (155 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon)

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