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88 maconmagazine.com | OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2021 Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra Oct. 4 | Grand Opera House The recently partnered Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and McDuffie Center for Strings musicians will feature students from the Otis Redding Foundation in this season-opening concert. Earth, Wind & Fire Oct. 12 | City Auditorium You will remember the 12th night of October as one of rocking fun at this legendary band's concert. Oktoberfest Oct. 15-17 | Society Garden Enjoy an entire weekend of live polka and music, beer, traditional German dishes and 80's style fun run. Central Georgia Greek Festival Oct. 22-24 | 859 First St. Shop, dance, marvel at art and feast on authentic Greek food at the 14th annual festival. Opa! Macon Art eXplosion Oct. 23-24 | Grand Opera House Created by artists, for artists, this all- weekend event will include a market, performances, installations, demos and exhibitions. Macon Witches Float Oct. 24 | Ocmulgee River Fund raise for Macon Periods Easier while floating magically down the Ocmulgee River. 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Oct. 30 | Grand Opera House Wesleyan College's Cosplay Club and Middle Georgia drag queens Yutoya Avaze Leon and Christina Leon will host this warped night of pleasure. Fire & Ice glass blowing Nov. 13 | Round Building at Carolyn Crayton Park Come watch Bryan Beck with StARTup Studios demonstrate glass blowing. Macon Pops presents 'Big Band Remix' Nov. 12 | Grand Opera House Expect updated versions of Big Band standards with special guest Jens Lindemann, trumpet, and selections from Matt Catingub's upcoming solo recording, "From Samoa to Sinatra." Main Street Christmas Lights Extravaganza opening show Nov. 26 | First and Poplar streets A free outdoor concert featuring Macon Pops and a variety of local artists, synchronized to 500,000 lights. Visit Macon365.com for updates and information on these top picks and all local arts and culture events. Top 10 478 in the OUR ARTS & CULTURE GUIDE OKTOBERFEST AT SOCIETY GARDEN

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