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Top 10 478 Our arts & culture guide Victorian Valentine Hay Day Feb. 7 Hay House Celebrate Valentine's Day at Hay House with a self-guided tour through the museum, which will feature a Victorian Valentine display. Children will receive a special Valentine treat. Fabian Concert Series: Chamber Music Greats Feb. 9 The Grand Opera House In its 13th anniversary season, the fifth installment in the series features musicians Amy Schwartz Moretti on violin, Dimitri Murrath on viola, Elizabeth Pridgen on piano and McDuffie Center Young Artists. 'eMERGEncy' Through Feb. 26 Macon Arts Gallery View the exhibit by Abraham Abebe, whose work is both a modern representation of Ethiopian life and a nod to traditional iconography. Emerging National IX Feb. 26 – May 29 Museum of Arts and Sciences The Museum of Arts and Sciences presents its 9th annual Emerging National group exhibition, showcasing four contemporary visual artist rising stars from the Southeast. 'Romeo & Juliet' March 12-14 Virtual performance by Theatre Macon This Shakespearean classic will be set in 1950s New York City against the beautiful brick fire escape of Macon's Grand Opera House. Historic Macon Flea Market VIP Preview Shopping Night March 17 357 Oglethorpe St. Get the first crack at shopping this famous, biannual, eclectic warehouse sale and fundraiser for Macon's preservation organization. Storytellers Macon: Blossoming March 20 Grand Opera House The ritual has grown from front porches and bonfire tales to monthly open events across town. This final installment in the limited series at The Grand will bring back the best stories for a heightened presentation. Pasta On Poplar March 26 Poplar Street Revel in a Cherry Blossom Festival party in the streets, complete with dining, live music and cocktails under the Macon starlit sky. Little Richard House Festival March 27 Little Richard House Resource Center Celebrate the legacy of Little Richard Penniman with live music from local artists, vendors, games and tours of Little Richard's childhood home and the Historic Pleasant Hill Community. Tunes & Balloons Cherry Blossom Festival Finale March 28 Middle Georgia State University Bring the entire family, a lawn chair and your cooler to enjoy inflatable bounce houses for the kids, tethered hot air balloon rides, a fireworks finale and music by the Macon Pops. See all Cherry Blossom Festival events, updates and COVID-19 plans at cherryblossom.com. in the EMERGING NATIONAL IX: "THE JOY FIELDS 2," OIL AND MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, 72X72 INCHES, WHITNEY WOOD BAILEY 32 maconmagazine.com | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021