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Top 10 in the 478 Enigma - Work by Caleb Brown Aug. 5 – 26 | Macon Arts Gallery A collection of artwork by Caleb Brown, a Mercer University graduate who realized art was his calling in the last year of his college career. Eddie Pepitone Live at The Grand with JT Habersaat Aug. 25 | The Grand Opera House A one-night comedy special starring Eddie Pepitone, "the Bitter Buddha," who has appeared on popular television shows like Bob's Burgers and Rick and Morty. Labor Day Festival Sept. 5 | Fickling Hall After three days of intense solo and chamber study with McDuffie Center faculty, eight high school seniors have a chance to showcase their talents in this free afternoon concert. Macon Peace and Unity Sept. 5 | Mill Hill Community Art Center Join this block party, free outdoor concert and soul food competition! Macon Peace and Unity is all about celebrating the heart of Macon's culture – a positive place filled with music, food, and SOUL. An Evening of Respect and the Big "O" Homecoming Festival Sept. 9 – 10 | Grand Opera House and Luther-Williams Field Come to this weekend fundraiser OUR ARTS & CULTURE GUIDE COMPILED BY NORA JORGENSEN AND SAVANNAH SMITH hosted by the Otis Redding Foundation to celebrate Macon's King of Soul and enjoy live music and performances! Murder On the Orient Express Sept. 9 – 18 | Macon Little Theatre This whodunit will have audiences guessing until the end. Help solve the murder mystery based on the Agatha Christie novel. Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration Sept. 17 – 18 | Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park Learn about Southeastern Native Americans culture with music, arts, crafts and dancing at the 30th annual celebration of this park as the ancestral homeland of the Muscogee People. Toast and Taste Sept. 22 | Hay House Enjoy the region's top breweries, wineries and distilleries with tasty food from local Macon businesses with an auction for getaways, gourmet chef experiences and more. Gabbafest 2022 Sept. 23 – 24 | Grand Opera House The 30th anniversary of the Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association and 50th anniversary of Eat a Peach. There will be multiple shows with different bands over this weekend event. All Hands Art Festival Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 | The 567 Center for Renewal This three-day festival celebrates artists in Macon and includes art vendors, live music, food trucks, glassblowing, wood carving, metal welders and a competition called Art Olympics! For more information and all arts and cultural happenings or to submit your own, visit macon365.com. OCMULGEE INDIGENOUS CELEBRATION PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER SMITH 128 maconmagazine.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022