Entertainment

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Free or Low Cost Fun/Cultural Enrichment

Every few days I hear my peers decry the lack of entertainment at a reasonable cost. In the recent weeks we have all witnessed the "Meltdown" of the economic situation on a World Wide Basis. So what is a caring member of society to do to enjoy life? Please read on!!!!

So what is a caring member of society to do to enjoy appropriate activity and achieve happiness in life? I might even suggest that the Joy of Living requires outside pursuits that enlighten the mind and soul.

Today, I the Flower Child would like to give you a brief history of events that I have recently enjoyed here in Middle Georgia:

• French Boy Choir - Saturday - July 19th, 2008 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Macon, Georgia. This event cost me a mere $3.00 for the lovely program. A real joy to hear these young singers perform a wide variety of songs by composers ranging from Georg Friedrich Handel to Irish Folk songs. An amazing concert.
• Arts on Riverdale - Saturday - October 18th, 2008 on Riverdale Drive in West Macon, Georgia. This event is funded by sponsors and vendors who have an abundance of arts and crafts on display and on sale. Additionally, four groups provided the Jazz component for this festival, which I might also inform you just concluded the "Fifth Annual" run.
• The Third Tuesday Organ Interludes - 2008-2009 Series. Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church. The newly refurbished Pipe Organ at First Presbyterian was played by Dr. Ann Caldwell. While I could not attend this performance, my Bride did; however you can be certain that I will be attending the balance of the 2008-2009 Season which is hosted by the Four Historic Downtown Churches:

First Presbyterian Church

Christ Church (Episcopal)

Mulberry Street United Methodist Church

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

The Concerts commence at Noon on the Third Tuesday of November, December, January, February, April and May. During the Cherry Blossom Festival they are held at Noon on March 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27th at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church.

You can attend these Concerts for free. The music is grand and you afford youself the opportunity to hear some great Pipe Organ Concerts in the Thirty Minute period of your lunch hour.

You can also enjoy the wide variety of musical performances at the Music Department of Mercer University. You can ascertain the schedule by visiting the Mercer University Web Site at: http://www2.mercer.edu/Music/calendar.htm

The Howard Middle and High School Orchestras Performance - Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at the Howard High School Bandroom at 6400 Forsyth Road at 7:00 P.M. This event is also Free

Day by Day - The Telegraph - published in Macon, Georgia is also an excellent resource to obtain information about events that you may enjoy.

Admittedly, I will be expending gasoline in my vehicle to attend these events. However the price of energy (gasoline) has recently decreased and I certainly am looking forward to the future events of the type that I have enjoyed in the past and that continue to be offered here in Middle Georgia, Bibb County and Macon, Georgia.