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June/July 2024 | maconmagazine.com 39 JULY 12-21, 2024 JULY 12-21, 2024 DIRECTED BY SYLVIA HAYNIE DIRECTED BY SYLVIA HAYNIE A musical comedy of love and acceptance JULY 12-21 GET TICKETS AND FIND OUT MORE MACONLITTLETHEATRE.ORG Open Mic Nights on the last Thursday of every month attract an impressive lineup of performers. Friday and Saturday nights, live music kicks o at 7 p.m. with regular appearances by Steve Holcomb, Evan Crenshaw, Jason Taylor Hobbs, Mike Robinson, Brianna Wilson, Joseph Creath, and more. Main St. Bar 740 Main St., Perry Aiming to bring an upscale experience to downtown Perry, Main St. Bar caps o weekly entertainment like Singo! (musical bingo) and Karaoke Night with DJ Pickles, with live music on weekends from Bozwellz, Tie Dye Prophets, 8 Second Ride, Cam Vance, and more. Forsyth Fox City Brewing 49 N. Kimbell St., Forsyth Fox City Brewing provides a welcome home for acoustic music on the quaint square in downtown Forsyth. Matthew McCartney, Andy Johnson, Jake Shavers, Tim Spainhower, Scott Alan Campbell, Matt & Kayla Pippin and Chance Carter are just a few of the musicians who regularly serenade beer enthusiasts and local music fans. Je ersonville Jail Creek Farms Winery 1151 SR 96, Je ersonville Veteran Joe Albert and his wife Tammy founded the micro-winery and vineyard out in rural Twiggs County three years ago. The beautiful countryside property lends itself to hanging out, enjoying a glass of wine or spirits, trying out the featured food truck fare, and listening to music. On Saturdays, weather permitting, Jail Creek features artists who have included E.G. Kight Trio, Page Brothers Band, Reckless Soul, and more. Gordon Jelly Elephant 117 Railroad St., Gordon Possibly the best-kept secret for musicians in Middle Georgia—professional, amateur, and aspiring—is Jelly Elephant in Gordon. What began 20 years ago as a Saturday night bluegrass pickin' inside a frame shop has evolved into a weekly open mic/ community jam that draws players, songwriters, and observers from miles away. Owner/musicians Bray and Erica Carr lead the comfortable and inviting sessions inside the Jelly Elephant, formerly Gordon's downtown mercantile store, where each participant is encouraged to perform three songs and share the keys so that everyone can join in. Music starts around 8 p.m. and often runs until after midnight. There is no formal cover, but a donation of at least $5 is suggested. ABOVE LEFT The Tribe Macon frequents Friends on the Hill, a Black- owned and LGBTQ- friendly venue. Photo by Hutcheson Photography LLC, courtesy of Yutoya Leon. BELOW LEFT Jelly Elephant's famous Saturday night jam session. Photo by Jessica Whitley. Saturday pick