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Ovations365.com O v at i O n s 3 6 5 . c o m spirits in october at riverside Cemetery October 18-October 27 Guided tour leaves every 15 minutes between 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Sunday's guided tour leaves every 15 minutes from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. $20/person with the follow- ing discounts: $18/senior or military; $10/ student 10 & up; free for children under 10. Group rates are available. Tickets available at Ovations365.com. Box office and gift shop open at 5:30. a one-hour guided walking tour of Historic riverside cemetery where cos- tumed actors at graveside bring to life stories of lucky or Unlucky 13. Jazz and arts on riverdale October 19, Noon to 6 p.m. Free admission the 10th annual Jazz and arts on riverdale is a free music and arts festival presented by JaM and the neighbors of riverdale Drive. arts booth, food vendors, a vip cotton club section for patrons, and free live jazz from noon-6pm. bring your lawn chairs, blankets, kids and pets for a fabulous fall afternoon. mcduffie Fabian Concert series: Cello in the spotlight Fickling Hall at Mercer University October 8 at 7:30 p.m. $12 for adults; all students and Mercer faculty and staff with valid I.D. receive one free ticket. the Fabian concert Series presents cel- lo in the Spotlight on tuesday, october 8, in Fickling Hall at the Mccorkle Music building on Mercer's Macon campus. cellist richard aaron and distinguished faculty artist Julie albers take the spotlight for a program that showcases the violoncello, in concert with amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; and rebecca albers, viola. More information on up- coming concerts in the McDuffie Fabian Series and all of Mercer University's arts and music events at ovations365.com "the Way, Way back" Film screening Presented by Macon Film Guild at Douglass Theatre October 13 at 2pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm with discussion after the 4:30 screening $5 per person an awkward yet intelligent young boy begins to make his transition into adult- hood over the course of one trans- formative summer in this bittersweet coming-of-age comedy-drama. Sensing that he's drifting away from his mother pam during a summer vacation with her, her domineering boyfriend trent, and trent's daughter Steph, 14-year- old Duncan gets a job at a water park, and gains some much-needed self confidence under the guidance of happy-go-lucky park employee owen, who approaches life from a fresh new perspective. visit ovations365.com for a complete list of Macon Film guild screenings. savoring the south Presented by Federated Garden Clubs of Macon at Vinevill UMC October 17 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch reservations are $30 a piece. Tables seat 8 Savoring the South luncheon with guest speak James Farmer lll, a fund- raiser to benefit the Federated garden clubs of Macon. escher string Quartet Presented by Macon Concert Association at Wesleyan's Burden Parlor October 18 at 7:30 p.m. $80 season subscription adult; $40 sea- son subscription student; $25 individual adult ticket; $15 individual student ticket the escher String Quartet has re- ceived acclaim for its individual sound, inspired artistic decisions and unique cohesiveness. championed by mem- bers of the emerson String Quartet, the group was proud to be bbc new gen- eration artists for 2010-2012. Having completed a three-year residency as artists of the chamber Music Society of lincoln center's "cMS two" programme, the ensemble has already performed at prestigious venues and festivals around the world. visit ovations365.com for a complete list of Macon concert as- sociation concerts and to purchase tickets. macon octoberfest in Cherry street Plaza October 19-20, Sat. from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. from Noon to 7 p.m. the main event on Saturday takes place in cherry Street plaza, located in the historic district of town. a beer garden indicative of those at Munich's oktober- fest, with long tables and foliage, offers plenty of georgia-made craft brews to go around, as well as live musical en- tertainment throughout the day. enjoy authentic bavarian cuisine from Moon- hanger catering—the ingredients of which are locally sourced—food from local vendors, and shop the booths of area merchants in the local Market- place. and don't miss the Homebrew contest, which puts the state's best homemade beers up for a taste test. visit ovations365.com for more infor- mation and to purchase tickets. Colors of autumn exhibit Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery On display October 18-November 8 Opening reception: Friday, October 18 from 6-8 p.m. For a complete list of art exhibits by Middle georgia arts association, visit ovations365.com Georgia artist Corrine Colarusso: the sunrise show Presented by the Museum of Arts and Sciences Now through November 3 Museum admission: $10 Adult; $8 Seniors (62+) and Military w/ID; $7 Students w/ ID; $5 Children 3 to 17; FREE Museum Members and Children under 3 From representations of tangled swamps and marshlands—or "shaggy landscapes," as she describes them—to light-filled sunrises, the large-scale contemporary paintings of corrine co- larusso redefine the genre of landscape and offer rich, contemplative experi- Macon Arts Alliance is proud to present Ovations arts, culture and community event highlights. For complete event listings or to submit an event, visit Ovations365.com. 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