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120 maconmagazine.com | DECEMBER/JANUARY 2023 CHAMBER MUSIC MARATHON Top 10 in the 478 OUR ARTS & CULTURE GUIDE COMPILED BY ELIZA MOORE Festival of Trees Through Jan. 21 | Museum of Arts & Sciences Marvel at more than 40 stunning Christmas trees decorated by local artists. The Festival of Trees and its associated events help the museum invest in its high- quality education programs. Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza Nov. 25 - Jan. 1 | Poplar Street, Downtown Macon Be dazzled by Macon's spectacular array of Christmas lights moving in time to Macon Pops' Christmas carols this holiday season. Nightly shows are from 6 to 10 p.m. Macon Bike Parade: Holiday Hustle Dec. 8 | Bike Walk Macon Enjoy Macon's Christmas Lights Extravaganza in this community bike ride while dressed in your favorite Christmas attire, and stop for treats along the way! Nutcracker of Middle Georgia Dec. 8 – 11 | The Grand Opera House Witness this treasured Christmas tradition in the stunning venue of the Grand Opera House. Miracle on 34th Street Dec. 9 – 18 | Theatre Macon Embrace the joy of your childhood's Christmastime at this holiday classic. Bring your children and pass along the magic of belief! Christmas in Downtown Dec. 10 | NewTown Macon Spend the day in festive Downtown Macon to polish off your last-minute holiday shopping and make memories with your family as you catch performances, photos with Santa, and various games and crafts. New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball Dec. 31 | Table for 2 Celebrate the new year in style with live entertainment, food, and a champagne toast at midnight. Broadway: Legally Blonde – The Musical Jan. 12 – 13 | The Grand Opera House Be entertained and enthralled by this high energy, classic Broadway tribute to feminism. Chamber Music Marathon Jan. 14 | Fickling Hall The annual Young Artist Chamber Music Marathon program celebrates family and friendship in a night full of talent. All That Jazz Jan. 28 | Macon City Auditorium You can't miss this annual black-tie event that celebrates and supports the Tubman Museum. Tickets include dinner and live entertainment. Visit Macon365.com for updates and information on these top picks and all local arts and culture events.