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110 maconmagazine.com | February/March 2025 9 Sidney's Salon: A Forgotten Migration March 27 Wesleyan College Leadership Lab Discuss the lives of Black graduate students in the pre-Brown v. Board era through the lens of segregation scholarships, and learn about the debt owed to public HBCUs with author Crystal Sanders, an award- winning historian and professor at Emory University. Part of Historic Macon Foundation's lecture series. 10 The 43rd International Cherry Blossom Festival March 21-30 Downtown Macon From the wiener dog race to the Cherry Blossom Ball, Macon comes alive to celebrate our hundreds of thousands of precious Yoshino cherry trees. This year, the "Pinkest Party on Earth" features a Blossom Bet where fans can bet on when the blooms will arrive and Paint the Town Pink where downtown businesses get all decked out. 6 The Boys Next Door March 7-16 Theatre Macon In a communal New England residence, four individuals live under the compassionate supervision of Jack, a dedicated social worker. The Boys Next soor emphasizes the importance of acceptance, showcasing that individuals experiencing disabilities seek fulfillment and connection in their lives. 7 Wonderful - The Marvelous Music of Stevie Wonder March 8 Macon City Auditorium A musical journey through Stevie Wonder's legendary career, as the talented musicians of Macon Pops pay homage to his iconic hits. Soul, passion, and artistry are all on display in this multi-GRAMMY winner's songs, and you can relive them through the power of our local Pops. 8 Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock 'N' Roll March 19-20 The Piedmont Grand Opera House With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever! For more information and more arts and cultural events, visit macon365.com. See recaps from arts and culture events by following Macon Magazine on social media. 2 Seussical: The Musical February 21-23 Macon Little Theatre A family friendly adventure! Embark into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, whose beloved characters come to life in a vibrant spectacle of imagination, music, and poignant lessons. Follow the famous Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Getrude McFuzz, and more in the journey to learn that "a person's a person, no matter how small." 3 Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra February 24 The Piedmont Grand Opera House Paul Watkins, conductor and cellist of the renowned Emerson String Quartet, takes the podium for an elegant evening of Elgar, Beethoven, and Bartók, the latter of which the orchestra will have just performed at Carnegie Hall. It's the next best thing to being in New York City! 4 Freedom Seekers Open through March 22 The Tubman Museum Until 1865, nearly every issue of the Macon Telegraph included advertisements for enslaved people: runaways, auctions, and detainees. This exhibition, researched by Mercer University students, highlights the humanity of the enslaved escaping bondage. In short newspaper notices, see the personalities, ingenuity, skills, and resilience of Macon's Freedom Seekers. 5 A Night of R&B & Southern Soul March 7 Atrium Health Amphitheater Starring the legendary Charlie Wilson with special guests, Dru Hill and Macon's own (and a Macon Magazine favorite) Mike Clark Jr., kick off the 2025 amphitheater season with one of our city's signature sounds – soul. Visitors turn Third Street Park pink during he International Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo by Stephen Cook courtesy of Visit Macon