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122 maconmagazine.com | August/September 2026 OUR TOP ARTS AND CULTURE PICKS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER 1 Quilts, Textiles, and Fabric Arts Through August 15 Museum of Arts and Sciences Traditional art of quilt making contrasts with modern textiles and fiber arts in this collection of works by Judy Bales, Betty Edwards, and Wini McQueen on loan and from the museum's permanent collection. 2 Macon Film Festival August 20-23 Downtown Macon and Museum of Arts and Sciences Celebrating independent film with screenings, panels, and special guests. Known for historic venues like the Douglass Theatre, highlights will include the FireStarters Indigenous Film Festival's screening of Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great- grandparent/great-grandchild]. 3 Alice by Heart August 21-30 Macon Little Theatre Alice by Heart invites audiences into a whimsical, wartime London where a young girl's vivid imagination becomes her refuge from fear and uncertainty, transforming her reality into a wonderland of hope, friendship, and resilience amid chaos. 4 The Wood Brothers August 27 Robins Financial Capitol Theatre Dubbed "masters of soulful folk" by Paste, The Wood Brothers have become one of roots music's most celebrated bands with a sound that's earned a Grammy nomination, sold-out shows across North America, and a devoted following. Plus, $1 from every ticket sold will support wetland conservation. 5 King of Soul Music Festival September 11-12 Macon City Auditorium and Robins Financial Capitol Theatre Celebrate Otis Redding's birthday by enjoying great music in this annual celebration benefiting programs at the Otis Redding Center for the Arts. A stunning lineup of musical performances will keep you grooving all weekend. 6 Ty Myers: The Legal Tour September 11 Atrium Health Amphitheater At just 18, Ty Myers has become one of country music's fastest- rising stars, racking up more than 1.2 billion global streams, a hit with "Ends of the Earth," and sold-out tours. Myers brings his electrifying live show to the Amp in support of his new album, "Heavy On The Soul," with special guests Brent Cobb — fresh off his Macon Magazine cover story — and Benny G. 7 Macon Mural Festival September 11-13 Downtown Macon Join us for a fun and art filled weekend featuring beautiful murals throughout our downtown area. Macon Arts Alliance is excited to pair four muralists with participating businesses and