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16 | M A C O N M A G A Z I N E F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 1 7 Briefs Center for strings celebration MERCER UNIVERSITY'S MCDUFFIE CENTER FOR STRINGS is celebrating its 10 th anniversary. National Public Radio's "Performance Today" will be on hand to take part in activities surrounding the center for strings' celebration. Performance Today's residency dates will be March 20-24. Events during the week include: Monday, March 20 > Master class with Osmo Vanska, music director of the Minnesota Orchestra (4 p.m., Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building, 1329 Adams St., free and open to the public). Tuesday, March 21 > Master class with Erin Keefe, concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra (4 p.m. Bell House, free and open to the public). Tuesday, March 21 > Fabian concert with Osmo Vanska, clarinet; Erin Keefe and Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; Becca Albers, viola (7:30 p.m., Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building, 1329 Adams Street. $15 per person/free with Mercer or any valid student ID; call (478) 301-5470 to order or pay at the door) – "Performance Today" with host Fred Child to record for possible later broadcast Thursday, March 23 > Mercer University Orchestra concert (7:30 p.m., Fickling Hall, McCorkle Music Building. Free, ticketed event [tickets will be available for pick-up at The Grand and the Bell House] – "Performance Today" to record for possible later broadcast Other activities: Robert McDuffie to teach his entrepreneurship class during the week (dates/times to be announced, Bell House Conference Room) Murphey joins Knight Macon Magazine congratulates one of our favorite people as she steps into a new role. Lynn Murphey has joined the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as program director for Macon. Lynn has long served as a distinguished leader for Macon and the region. For more than 20 years, she has been a senior leader for Cox Communications, most recently as vice president and market leader. Before Cox, she served in leadership roles for the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, and she has devoted significant time and effort over the years to a range of vital Macon organizations and institutions. Lynn has also been a trusted partner to the Knight Foundation, having served on Knight's Macon Community Advisory Committee. We know Lynn loves Macon and will always put our community's best interests first. We're also proud to note that Lynn graced the cover of Macon Magazine in 2001 as one of the original Five Under 40. She has more than lived up to that selection and now takes another step toward helping Macon become an even greater place to live, work and play. CHERRY BLOSSOM Central City Park March 24-April 2 Sunday-Wednesday: 12pm-9pm Thursday-Friday: 12pm-10pm Saturday: 10am-10pm Over $100,000 worth of FREE entertainment featuring Nightly Concerts, Shows and Performances fun for all ages, fantastic food options, and an amusement ride midway full of exciting rides and games. Admission: $5/person. *Festival admission is FREE for anyone 10 and under. Weekdays: Free admission from 12-1 pm. Monday 3/27: Military personnel (active, retired, reserve, veterans) admitted free with military ID card. Sunday 4/2: Free Admission from 12-1 pm. Monday 3/27-Thursday 3/30: Unlimited rides for $20 (armbands can purchased on site). Both Sundays & Wednesday: Free rides from 12-1 pm.