Arts and Entertainment

Recently Restored Paintings from Wesleyan's Adopt-A-Painting Program
Through January 11
Wesleyan College, West Gallery, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Since its inception in 2003, more than $275,000 has been raised through Wesleyan's Adopt A Painting program to restore paintings, frames, and works on paper. About 75 works of art have been restored, and many more are available for adoption. Gallery hours: M-F, 1 – 5 PM and on Open Saturday, 10AM-2PM. Free and open to the public.

Seven Women Artists
Through January 30
Wesleyan College, East Gallery, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Paintings and works on paper by: Charlotte Beeler, Dot Brown, Laura Dewberry, Mary Ann Dunn, Carol King Pope, Audrey Rabie, and Judy Tucker. Curated by C. Terry Holland. Gallery hours: M-F, 1-5 PM and second Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public.

Wesleyan Market
Saturday, January 12, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Held year round on the 2nd Saturday of the month, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5105. To find out whats happening and a full vendor listing like us on Facebook and click here.

Concert with International Conductor's Workshop Symphony Orchestra
Monday, January 21, 2PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Aspiring conductors will study under Maestro Adrian Gnam, former conductor of the Macon Symphony Orchestra, performer, pedagogue, and Macon resident. After a weekend with the renowned Maestro, guest conductors will each lead the Symphony Orchestra. (478) 757-5259.

Festival of New Plays
Written and Directed by Wesleyan's Theatre Students
January 25 and 26, 8PM
Wesleyan College, Grassmann-Porter Studio Theatre, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
New plays written by the students in Wesleyan's playwriting class and produced by the Wesleyan Theatre Company, the College's recently-formed Theatre Club. $10 adults, $5 students, seniors and alumnae. Seating is limited; reservations (478) 757-5259 or theatre@wesleyancollege.edu.

Open Saturday
Saturday, January 26, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
A great time for prospective students to take a tour of Wesleyan's campus and meet with an admission counselor. Music and theatre faculty will be available for auditions and art faculty will be available for portfolio reviews if you RSVP ahead of time. For more information, call (478) 757-5165.

Audition and Portfolio Workshop
Saturday, January 26
10AM - Art Portfolio Workshop
10AM - Theatre Audition Workshop
11AM - Music Audition Workshop
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
High school students who are interested in attending Wesleyan and area high school art, music, and theatre faculty are invited to learn at this informational workshop on how to prepare for an audition or portfolio review. Conducted by Wesleyan faculty.  Please RSVP to 478-757-5165.

WOW! A Day for Macon
Saturday, January 26, 8AM – 12PM
Wesleyan College, Anderson Dining Hall
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Mass community-wide volunteer service initiative organized by Wesleyan's Lane Center for Community Engagement & Service. Volunteers will meet in the Anderson Dining Room for a breakfast meeting and then depart in small groups to various project sites located throughout Macon. Community volunteers are welcome! For more information call (478) 757-3799.

Fiscal Fitness Lecture: Making the Cut: Female Success in a Male Dominated Industry
Tuesday, January 29, 11:15AM
Wesleyan College, Taylor Amphitheatre
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Ever wondered what it was like to work at a non-profit?  Interested in internship opportunities?  Attend
Making the Cut and hear from female representatives with the AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) about their experience working in a traditionally male-dominated industry. The AJGA was recently ranked by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of the top 100 small businesses to work for in the Atlanta area. Representatives include:  Stephen Hamblin, Executive Director; Lauren Shelly, Manager of Recruiting and Special Events; Roseanna Smith, Vice President of Communications; Rachel Graves, Tournament Director.



FEBRUARY 2013

Seven Women Artists
Through February 1
Wesleyan College, East Gallery, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Paintings and works on paper by: Charlotte Beeler, Dot Brown, Laura Dewberry, Mary Ann Dunn, Carol King Pope, Audrey Rabie, and Judy Tucker. Curated by C. Terry Holland. Gallery hours: M-F, 1-5 PM and second Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public.

Masterworks on the Move: Wesleyan's Traveling Exhibit of American Art
Monday, February 5 – Friday, May 24
Wesleyan College, West Gallery, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Gallery hours: M-F, 1 – 5PM and second Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public.

Author Douglas Blackmon
Wall Street Journal and Washington Post editor and author
Wednesday, February 6, 7PM
Screening of Blackmon's PBS documentary
Wesleyan College, Taylor Amphitheatre
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Thursday, February 7, 11:15AM
Discussion of Blackmon's book
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
Wall Street Journal and Washington Post editor and author of "Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black People in America from the Civil War to WWII," 2009 Pultizer Prize. Both events are free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Georgia Humanities Council.

Wesleyan Market
Saturday, February 9, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Held year round on the 2nd Saturday of the month, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5105. To find out whats happening and a full vendor listing like us on Facebook and click here.

Graffe String Quartet
Monday, February 11, 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Presented by the Macon Concert Association. Season tickets $80 adults, $40 students; individual concert $25 adult, $15 student. Seating is limited. For tickets call (478) 301-5470 or visit the Grand Opera House box office M-F, 10-5.

Wesleyan Art Students Exhibition
Thursday, February 14 - April 12
Opening reception: Thursday, February 14, 6 – 7:30PM.
Wesleyan College, McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Group exhibition of Wesleyan art students' work in drawing, painting, ceramics and photography. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5189.

Welcome to Wesleyan Weekend
February 23 and 24
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
A special overnight event for alumnae and prospective students. Sisterhood, campus activities, and STUNT! For more information, and to register, call (478) 757-5165.

Servant Leadership Ceremony and Gospel Concert
Saturday, February 23, 1 PM
Wesleyan College, Taylor Amphitheatre
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Sponsored by the Lane Center for Community Engagement and Service

STUNT!
Saturday, February 23, 7 PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Experience a favorite Wesleyan tradition! 2013 will be the 117th annual STUNT, a student-produced musical revue and competition for the coveted STUNT cup. Proceeds benefit scholarships. $5 general admission; tickets available at the door. (478) 757-5257.

Lecture: Dr. Miroslav Volf
Christian-Muslim Relations
Monday, February 25, 7 PM
Wesleyan College, Taylor Amphitheatre
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Miroslav Volf, is Founder and Director of Yale Center for Faith and Culture and Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology, Yale University Divinity School He is actively involved in many top-level initiatives concerning Christian-Muslim relations and is a member of the Global Agenda Council of the World Economic Forum.

MARCH 2013

Wesleyan Art Students Exhibition
Thru April 12
Wesleyan College, McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Group exhibition of Wesleyan art students' work in drawing, painting, ceramics and photography. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5189.

Masterworks on the Move: Wesleyan's Traveling Exhibit of American Art
Through Friday, May 24
Wesleyan College, West Gallery, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Gallery hours: M-F, 1 – 5PM and second Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public.

Late Night with Leonard Bernstein
Friday, March 8, 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Presented by the Macon Concert Association. Hosted by Bernstein's daughter, Jamie, along with soprano Amy Burton and pianists John Musto and Michael Boriskin. $25 adult, $15 student. (478) 301-5470 or visit the Grand Opera House box office M-F, 10-5.

Wesleyan Market
Saturday, March 9, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Held year round on the 2nd Saturday of the month, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5105. To find out whats happening and a full vendor listing like us on Facebook and click here.

2013 Georgia Women of Achievement Induction Ceremony and Luncheon
Thursday, March 14, 11AM
10:30AM, Susan McDuffie '53 will perform an organ tribute honoring Neva Fickling '55
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
2013 Inductees: Lollie Belle Moore Wylie, Mary Gregory Jewett, Henrietta Stanley Dull. Guest speaker: Hollis Stacy, Georgia native and World Golf Hall of Fame Member. The program is free and open to the public. Noon luncheon, limited seating, $30 per person.

Middle Georgia Concert Band: What a Wonderful World
Sunday, March 17, 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
An official Cherry Blossom Festival event. Free and open to the public.

Lecture: Research Scientist, Dr. Hans Chi
The Human Genome Project at Los Alamos
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30PM
Wesleyan College, Taylor Amphitheatre
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Hans (Han-Chang) Chi, Ph.D., has achieved prominence in both the scientific and academic worlds over the past twenty years. From his studies with genomics to his experiences as an educator, Hans has perpetually championed the importance of education and the exploration and development of young people's talents.

Concert: Air Force Academy Band, The Falconaires
Tuesday, March 19, 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
An official Cherry Blossom Festival event. Presented by Osan Petroleum. Free and open to the public.

Know Your World: Conversations about Politics and Society, Part 3
Thursday, March 21, 11:15AM
Wesleyan College, Taylor Amphitheatre
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
The last in a series of three faculty-led discussions about selected current events. Free and open to the public. Call (478) 757-5113 for more information.

A Celebration of Gospel
Thursday, March 21, 7:00PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
An official Cherry Blossom Festival event. Jay Terrell featuring Essence of Worship & Friends with special guest Beulahland Bible Church Mass Choir, & other artists. Free and open to the public. Supported by Longhorn Steakhouse, Kohl's, Stroud & Company, and ASP Pools.

Cherry Blossom Festival Finale and Fireworks
Sunday, March 24, 5 PM
Wesleyan College, Golf Course
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
A favorite finale fit for all, featuring fireworks at dusk, children's activities, food vendors and live entertainment. Picnics and blankets are encouraged at this closing event of the 30^thannual Festival. Free and open to the public.
Presented by Heritage Bank of the South & Wilson-Bryant HVAC. Supported by Cheddar's Casual Cafe.

Soprano Marcia Porter
Concert: Monday, March 25, 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Renowned soprano, international star, and faculty member of Florida State University will perform in concert. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5259.

Norman McClean Master Class with Marcia Porter
Tuesday, March 26, 10AM - 12noon
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
Wesleyan students will perform for our guest artist.

Marissa Arnold and Nichelle Frazier, Senior Voice Recital
Saturday March 30, 4PM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5259.

APRIL 2013

Wesleyan Art Students Exhibition
Thru April 12
Wesleyan College, McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Group exhibition of Wesleyan art students' work in drawing, painting, ceramics and photography. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5189.

Masterworks on the Move: Wesleyan's Traveling Exhibit of American Art
Through Friday, May 24
Wesleyan College, West Gallery, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Gallery hours: M-F, 1 – 5PM and second Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public.

2013 Macon Area Colleges & University Rely for Life
Friday & Saturday April 5 & 6
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Mark your calendar and plan to participate! For more information call (478) 757-5216.

Kelsey Tinsman, Senior Voice Recital
Saturday April 6, 4PM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Free and open to the public (478) 757-5259.

AXIS International Festival & Program
Saturday April 6, 7PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Free and open to the public.

Grand Opening of the Confucius Institute at Wesleyan College
Thursday, April 11
Open House and Tour, 2PM
Confucius Institute and Museum
Lucy Lester Willet Memorial Library, Ground Floor
Grand Opening Dedication, 3PM
Porter Auditorium
Performance, 4PM
Porter Auditorium
Students from Guangzhou University and Wesleyan College
President Ruth Knox and Wesleyan College welcome Hanban, Guangzhou University, and government officials from Guangzhou and the Huangpu District to campus for the celebration. The public is invited to attend. All events are free.

An Evening With the Women of
Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice
April 11-13, 7:30PM
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Wesleyan's opera/musical theatre workshop students will stage scenes from "Pride and Prejudice" with Wesleyan alumna and composer Amanda Jacobs '84 and her composing partner Lindsay Baker. In celebration of the Morning Music Club's 100th Anniversary. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5259.

Pioneer Weekend
April 12-13
Wesleyan College, Macon, GA 31210
Pioneer Weekend is an event open to all admitted students considering attendance at Wesleyan the following fall semester. This free, overnight event is packed with sessions and activities designed to introduce prospective students to Wesleyan students and traditions, plus academic and student life resources and opportunities. For more information, call (478) 757-5165.

Wesleyan Market
Saturday, April 13, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Held year round on the 2nd Saturday of the month, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5105. To find out whats happening and a full vendor listing like us on Facebook and click here.

Spring Recital
Monday, April 15, 7PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Wesleyan voice, piano, and organ students perform solo repertoire. The recital features performances of music from the Baroque to the modern representing a variety of cultures. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5259.

Senior Studio Art Major's Exhibition
Wednesday, April 17 – May 11
Opening reception: Wednesday April 17, 6-7:30 PM
Wesleyan College, McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Group exhibition of Wesleyan senior students majoring in studio art. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5189.

Michael Brown, Pianist
Thursday, April 18, 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, Burden Parlor, Olive Swann Porter Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Presented by the Macon Concert Association. $25 adult, $15 student. Seating is limited. (478) 301-5470 or visit the Grand Opera House box office M-F, 10-5.

Libby Bailey: Reverberations
April 18 - May 11
Opening reception: Thursday, April 18, 6 – 7:30PM
Wesleyan College, East Gallery, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Exhibition of 20 large oil paintings by Wesleyan Professor of Art and Artist, Dr. Libby Bailey. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5189.

Alumnae Weekend
April 19, 20, & 21
Wesleyan College, Macon, GA 31210
Campus-wide events scheduled. Alumnae from around the world return to campus to celebrate sisterhood and to welcome the graduating class to their new alumnae status. (478) 757-5173.

Flyin' West
By Pearl Cleage
Directed by Frazer Lively
April 25, 26, 27, 8PM
Wesleyan College, Grassman-Porter Studio Theatre, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Written by Pearl Cleage, directed by Dr. Frazer Lively, and performed by Wesleyan's theatre department. An upbeat play about African-American women on the frontier in 1898. "A real crowd-pleaser, with humor and vitality." – Washington Post. $10 adults, $5 students, seniors and alumnae. (478) 757-5259 or theatre@wesleyancollege.edu.

Spring Concert
Sunday, April 28, 4PM
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Annual event featuring the Concert Choir and the Wesleyannes. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5259.

MAY 2013

Senior Studio Art Major's Exhibition
Through May 11
Wesleyan College, McCrary Gallery, Murphey Art Building
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Group exhibition of Wesleyan senior students majoring in studio art. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5189.

Libby Bailey: Reverberations
Through May 11
Wesleyan College, East Gallery, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Exhibition of 20 large oil paintings. Free and open to the public. (478) 757-5259.

Masterworks on the Move: Wesleyan's Traveling Exhibit of American Art
Through Friday, May 24
Wesleyan College, West Gallery, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Gallery hours: M-F, 1 – 5PM and second Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public.

Morning Music Club Centennial Celebration
Pianists Louise Barfield and Curtis Smith in Concert
Thursday, May 9, 7:30PM,
Wesleyan College, Porter Auditorium
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Juilliard graduate and international pianist Louise Barfield and her former student, Curtis Smith, will play in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Morning Music Club. Free and open to the public.

Wesleyan Market
Saturday, May 11, 9AM-1PM
Wesleyan College, Front Campus
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Held year round on the 2nd Saturday of the month, this fun community event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art, and crafts. Music, fun & educational events also offered. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 757-5105. To find out whats happening and a full vendor listing like us on Facebook and click here.

 

For additional media information about these or any Wesleyan event, contact Mary Ann Howard, Director of Communications, Wesleyan College: 478.757.5137. communications@wesleyancollege.edu.