Top 10 in the 478: April – May 2024
Our top arts and culture picks in chronological order
1 Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
April 5-7
Round Building, Carolyn Crayton Park
Thousands of like-new and used books can be purchased for as little as one dollar. All proceeds support local public libraries.
2 Soprano Lenora Green
April 11 at 7 p.m.
Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College
Macon Concert Association presents acclaimed Macon native, Dr. Leona Green-Turner, soprano.
3 5th Annual Little Richard Festival
April 12-14
Join The Little Richard House in celebrating the life and legacy of Macon’s own Little Richard with a youth talent showcase, music, food, and Sunday Gospel Explosion
4 Magnolia Soap Box Derby
April 13
Washington Park at Magnolia Street
Spectators flock to the park while dozens of teams compete in a STEM-oriented annual tradition with custom-built soapbox cars. Free family fun includes DJs, StreetLine drum corps, Art in the Park, and more
5 Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra
April 15 at 7:30 p.m.
The season concludes with the Mercer University Concerto Competition winner and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, conducted by Jeffrey Turner.
6 Storytellers Macon: Live at Wesleyan College Leadership Lab
April 18 at 5:30 p.m.
522 Cherry St.
In partnership with Wesleyan College, Storytellers Macon presents“Charting the Course: Leadership in Everyday Life: Tales of Triumph and Transformation.”
7 Pan African Festival of Georgia
April 27-28
Celebrating African influences from around the world for the 28th year, the festival features food from around the world, and local and regional artists will showcase unique goods for purchase.
8 Purple Madness Prince Tribute
April 27 at 8 p.m.
Prince tribute artist Bobby Miller brings an electrifying and high-energy performance, recreating the sights and sounds of The High Priest of Pop.
9 Beach Bash with Macon Pops
May 25 at 6 p.m.
Museum of Arts and Sciences Amphitheater
A tropical outdoor symphony invites you to welcome the summer on Memorial Day weekend.
10 Hairspray
May 29-30 at 7:30 p.m.
Grand Opera House
Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour and will stop at the Grand Opera House for two nights only.
TOP IMAGE: Pan African Festival 2018. Photo by Matt Odom.
