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This is the first year," Evans said. "We show them things, let them do stuff, make mistakes, and before you know it, they know the right button to push. I'm amazed what they can do." Other students are involved as well, like those from the McDuffie Center for Strings who've worked on numerous recording projects. KEEPING THE MOJO GOING "I think of what's happened here, what it means, and think that without Mercer and its funding partners, this would be a parking lot," Evans said. "Mercer was the tip of the spear. Foundations and big contributors followed, but all the small contributors are important, too. It means something, knowing what this place means to people. We needed to keep the mojo going." As you enter the studio space, the Peyton Anderson Foundation is proudly displayed over the double doors. That's because the Foundation was among those partners who knew Macon needed this "mojo" just as much as the studio needed saving. In fact, the Foundation assisted in the building's acquisition when there was a threat of turning it into a parking lot in the early 2000s. "The Capricorn Studios project was more than a mission-related investment when it comes to Macon and our music heritage," said Karen Lambert, president of the Peyton Anderson Foundation. "It's place-making in its truest form – using history, and an incredible soundtrack of that history, to leverage our current music scene, cultural tourism and a vibrant downtown. This is a place for our visitors, residents and artists to come. Coming together to bring back Capricorn was a tipping point for our community." To find out more about Mercer Music at Capricorn and available tours, operating hours, rentals and recording opportunities, visit capricorn.mercer.edu. 478.743.7068 www.centralgacancercare.com MACON | WARNER ROBINS C L O S E T O H O M E LINDA K. HENDRICKS, M.D. BRADLEY T. SUMRALL, M.D. HARRY F. MOORE, JR., M.D. MARCUS K. WELDON, M.D. Jessica Stevens 478-787-8340 PEER SELECTED