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144 maconmagazine.com | APRIL/MAY 2022 Top 10 478 in the OUR ARTS & CULTURE GUIDE Magnolia Soap Box Derby April 9 | Washington Park Did you know that soap box racing can be traced back to the 1930s in Macon? Find out what all the fun's about at this year's race. Fired Works April 22 - 30 | Carolyn Crayton Park Georgia's largest exhibition of practi- cal and aesthetic pottery will include featured artist Roger Jamison, whose specialty is wood-fired pottery. 'Madagascar the Musical' April 22 | Grand Opera House The whole family will enjoy watching the hilarious shenanigans of DreamWorks' Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe. Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra April 25 | Grand Opera House Don't miss this season's finale, which will feature local hip-hop artist Bob Lennon. Spring Stroll April 29 - May 1 Hay House In its 27th year, this tour of gardens features some of Macon's most spectacular private gardens. Broadway Does Soul: A Cabaret May 6 | Grand Opera House Combining classics from Macon music history, iconic musical theater numbers, Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye, it's sure to be an evening of deep truths. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts May 14 | City Auditorium Stomp your feet all night with the queen of rock 'n' roll. Patti LaBelle May 15 | Macon Coliseum If you missed Patti LaBelle in Macon earlier this year, don't worry! She's back for another soulful night of music. 'Anne of Green Gables' May 20- 29 | Macon Little Theatre L.M. Montgomery's literary classic is coming to the stage, and it will delight audiences of all ages! Emerging National X Through May 28 | Museum of Arts and Sciences The 10th annual celebration will spotlight bright, emerging artists practicing in a variety of mediums from across the nation. "THE VICTIM OR THE CRIME" JOSEPH GUAY | EMERGING NATIONAL X AT MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES