Albany Area Coming Up Calendar — Oct. 26-Nov. 1

ONGOING

Albany Museum of Art

Exhibits at the museum, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Free admission; donations welcome. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call (229) 439-8400 or visit www.albanymuseum.com.

On exhibit are:

— Motion Forward: Street Style through Nov. 5, Haley Gallery;

— Behold Revelation: The Fairy Tale Paintings of Katherine Ace exhibit through Jan. 8 in East Gallery.

— Wildlife Traditions through March, Evans Gallery;

— Papillon & Pate: Decorative Arts from the 19th Century through Nov. 17, McCormack Gallery;

— From African Hands, permanent installation, MillerCoors Gallery.

Albany Area

Arts Council

The AAAC, 215 N. Jackson St., has free admission. The council normally is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Call ahead for holiday hours. Call (229) 439-2787.

Albany Civil

Rights Institute

Located at 326 Whitney Ave., ACRI hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed on holidays. Call (229) 432-1698 or visit albanycivilrightsinstitute.org.

Center for Art and

Rehabilitative Energies Inc.

Located at 3696 Pearl St., Shellman. Open each Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. All the exhibitions are open to the public. Group tours can be scheduled. Contact (229) 679-5069.

— Artists of Randolph County II exhibit continues through Sunday.

Flint RiverQuarium

Located at 101 Pine Ave., Albany Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Call (229) 639-2650.

— Imagination Theater movies: Fridays through Sundays: Alligator Kingdom 1:15 and 4:15 p.m.; Micro Planet 2:15 p.m.; Invincible Army 3:15 p.m.

— Discovery Day: First and third Sundays, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Family fun with arts and crafts, storytelling, live animal presentations and more. Designed for children ages 5 and up, each month features a different theme. Children receive a free F.U.N. Passport that is stamped on each Sunday visit. Free with RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission.

Georgia Museum

of Agriculture

and Historic Village

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College museum is at 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton. Contact (229) 391-5055 or email [email protected].

— Farm Scapes by Annie Greene exhibiting.

Jack Hadley

Black History Museum

Located at 214 Alexander St., Thomasville. Contact (229) 226-5029 or visit www.jackhadleyblackhistorymuseum.com.

Marks’ Melon Patch

8580 Albany Highway (U.S. Highway 82), Dawson. Visit www.marksmelonpatch.com.

— Last Chance Happy Hayridin’: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Music by Megan McMillan and Bubba Hall.

— Corn Maze Flashlight Nights: Today-Saturday.

— Dark Night Hayrides: Dark-9:30 p.m., Today-Saturday.

SAM Shortline

SAM Shortline Excursion Train, 105 9th Ave. East, Cordele. Contact (229) 276-0755 or visit samshortline.com.

— A Day Out With Thomas: 10 a.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Terrell History Museum

Located at 211 W. Lee St., Dawson, is open by appointment. Call (229) 995-2866.

Thronateeska Heritage Center

Located at 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Wetherbee Planetarium and Science Museum are part of center. Darton students get free admission with student ID. Visit www.heritagecenter.org or call (229) 432-6955.

Tifton Museum of

Arts and Heritage

Located at 225 Love Ave., Tifton. Open 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 1 p.m.-7 p.m., Thursdays; 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Call (229) 382-5083 or email [email protected].

Wetherbee

Planetarium

Located at the Thronateeska Heritage Center, 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Show schedule: Thursdays-Saturdays; 10:30 a.m., “Molecularium”; 11:30 a.m., “Earth Moon and Sun”; 1 p.m., “Astronomyths”; 2 p.m., “Two Small Pieces of Glass”; 3 p.m., “Black Holes.” Check with museum for schedule changes.

TODAY

Trunk or Treat: 5:45 p.m.-8 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 505 Byron Plantation Road. games and activities including bouncey house, face painting and cake walk. Food includes hot dogs, popcorn, chili and drinks. Kids and adults welcome to wear kid-friendly costumes. Contact (229) 436-3373.

THURSDAY

YMCA Week O’Ween: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., YMCA Sports Park 4508 Gillionville Road in Albany. Haunted House, Haunted Hayride, games, Saturday Trunk-or-Treat. Contact (229) 759-9770.

The Curse of the Blue Monkey: World premiere performance of comedy mystery by Ed Sala, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Playwright Sala is scheduled to attend. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, seniors; $10, students. Box office: (229) 439-7141. Website: theatrealbany.com.

FRIDAY

Adult Art Classes: 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Calligraphy with Ann Young. Registration fee: $50, AMA members; $60, non-members. Each class is $20, members; $25, non-members. Contact (229) 439-8400 or visit albanysymphony.org.

Tricks & Treats: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Albany Flint RiverQuarium, 117 Pine Ave., and Thronateeska Heritage Center, 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Tickets: $6, costumed; $8, no costume; free to members. Tickets available at both locations.

Judgement House: 59 Minutes: 6 p.m., Byne Memorial Baptist Church, 2832 Ledo Road, Albany. Walk-through drama takes about an hour. Free admission; not intended for children under 10. Contact (229) 436-5700 or email [email protected].

YMCA Week O’Ween: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., YMCA Sports Park 4508 Gillionville Road in Albany. Haunted House, Haunted Hayride, games, Saturday Trunk-or-Treat. Contact (229) 759-9770.

Bottles and Brushes: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton. Featured work is “Sassy Rooster” by artist and instructor Brenda Rose. Participants can bring their favorite beverage while enjoying an evening of creativity. Cost: $25, individual; $40, couple. Registration required. Contact Polly Huff, assistant director and curator, at [email protected].

Dinner and Dance: American Legion Post 30, 2916 Gillionville Road, Albany. Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; dancing, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Music by Ed McRee and Don Turner. RSVP or contact at (229) 435-5450.

Moultrie Staggerwing Country Jamboree: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Gary Page and The Country Rockers, featuring Billy Wilson, Wayne Watson, Lalla Lehmann, Emmitt Page and Gary Page and karaoke; next door to Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, raffles, (229) 603-2224 or (229) 449-8586.

The Curse of the Blue Monkey: World premiere production of comedy mystery by Ed Sala, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, seniors; $10, students. Box office: (229) 439-7141. Website: theatrealbany.com.

A Mini Moller Movie: 8 p.m., Rylander Theatre, 310 W. Lamar St., Americus. The Rylander’s 1928 Moller Pipe Organ stars as organist Ron Carter accompanies a showing of the 1925 film “The Phantom of the Opera.” Tickets go on sale Oct. 11. Admission: $10, adults; 5, students K-12. Contact the theater box office at (229) 931-0001 or visit rylander.org.

VFW Dance: 8:30 p.m.-midnight, VFW Post 2785, 312 Philema Road. Music by Steel River Band with Big Ernie and Danny.

SATURDAY

Tift Park Community Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tift Park, Fifth Avenue. Local produce, food vendors and arts and crafts. Contact: (229) 352-1974.

Downtown Sylvester Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 108 N. Main St., Sylvester. Local produce, food vendors and arts and crafts.

Wiregrass Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon, behind the Country Store at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton. Local produce, food vendors and arts and crafts. Free admission to market.

Trick or Treat in the Village: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton. Regular admission applies: $7, adults; $6, seniors (age 55 and over); $4, ages 5-16; free, 4 and younger. Contact (229) 391-5205 or visit www.abac.edu/museum.

Spooktacular at Chehaw: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Zoo Plaza, Chehaw, 105 Chehaw Park Road. Games, costume contest, prizes, candy and animal enrichment. Free with zoo admission.

Building Unity in the Community: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tallulah Massey Park, Rosebrier Avenue, Albany. 7th annual cookout and activities event is conducted by the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office. Free to the public.

Chips and Treats: 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Albany Humane Society, 1705 W. Oakridge Drive. Constume contest for kids and pets, trick or treating, bounce house, $15 pet microchips, paw/face painting and hot dog plates. Contact (229) 888-7387 or visit www.albanyhumanesociety.com.

Judgement House: 59 Minutes: 4 p.m., Byne Memorial Baptist Church, 2832 Ledo Road, Albany. Walk-through drama takes about an hour. Free admission; not intended for children under 10. Contact (229) 436-5700 or email [email protected].

Pelham Country Jamboree: 5 p.m.-11 p.m., 153 W. Railroad St., Pelham. Entertainment by Cotton Boll Express featuring special guests Lalla Leaman, Mack Harrison, Gary Page, Jeff Howell, Roy Weeks and Joann Wells. Contact (229) 603-2224 or (229) 449-8586.

YMCA Week O’Ween: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., YMCA Sports Park 4508 Gillionville Road in Albany. Haunted House, Haunted Hayride, games, Saturday Trunk-or-Treat. Contact (229) 759-9770.

The Curse of the Blue Monkey: World premiere production of comedy mystery by Ed Sala, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, seniors; $10, students. Box office: (229) 439-7141. Website: theatrealbany.com.

SUNDAY

The Curse of the Blue Monkey: World premiere production of comedy mystery by Ed Sala, 2 p.m., Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, seniors; $10, students. Box office: (229) 439-7141. Website: theatrealbany.com.

Judgement House: 59 Minutes: 2 p.m., Byne Memorial Baptist Church, 2832 Ledo Road, Albany. Walk-through drama takes about an hour. Free admission; not intended for children under 10. Contact (229) 436-5700 or email [email protected].

Dive In and Discovery Fest: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. Third Ave., Albany. Fall Festival is a deep sea adventure “navigating” coral reefs, “diving” for pearls, “swimming” with jelly fish and discovering fun at the bottom of the sea. Free event includes games, prizes, candy and food.

A Jazz Vesper Experience: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. The start of Renaissance Connection’s Jazzin in the Quarters series, concert features regional Jazz band Southern Art Music Ensemble and soprano vocalist Erlencia Mumphery. Event includes music, art, silent auction and Jazz Supper Club meal prepared by Chef Travis Robinson. Proceeds benefit Renaissance Connection to assist in promoting the arts in Southwest Georgia. Tickets: $35, advance; $40, at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.renaissanceconnect.com or call (229) 436-0802.

MONDAY

YMCA Week O’Ween: 6 p.m.-10 p.m., YMCA Sports Park 4508 Gillionville Road in Albany. Haunted House, Haunted Hayride, games, Saturday Trunk-or-Treat. Contact (229) 759-9770.

TUESDAY

Toddler Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30, Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Toddlers and parents have activity, gallery exploration and story time. Cost: $5 (free for AMA members). Contact: (229) 439-8400.

Booking signing: 6:30 p.m., Albany Civil Rights Institute, 326 Whitney Ave. Cynthia Cariche Carter will sign copies of her book, “Ask Grandma.”

Pelham Country Jamboree line dancing lessons: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Pelham across from train depot. Donation of $5 required to help raise money for Saturday Jamboree. Contact Regina Hurst at (229) 294-0520, (229) 405-2027 or (229) 603-2224.

NOV. 4

Judgement House: 59 Minutes: 6 p.m., Nov. 4; 4 p.m., Nov. 5; 2 p.m., Nov. 6; Byne Memorial Baptist Church, 2832 Ledo Road, Albany. Walk-through drama takes about an hour. Free admission; not intended for children under 10. Contact (229) 436-5700 or email [email protected].

The Curse of the Blue Monkey: World premiere production of comedy mystery by Ed Sala, 7:30 p.m. (also Nov. 5), Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, seniors; $10, students. Box office: (229) 439-7141. Website: theatrealbany.com.

NOV. 5

Harvest Fall Festival in the Heart of Town: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Damascus. 2nd annual event includes live music, arts and crafts, vendors and fun.

Touch a Truck: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Kids get to see and touch big trucks on display. Contact (229) 439-8400 or visit www.albanymuseum.com.

NOV. 6

The Curse of the Blue Monkey: Final show in world premiere production of comedy mystery by Ed Sala, 2 p.m., Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, seniors; $10, students. Box office: (229) 439-7141. Website: theatrealbany.com.

NOV. 10

Senior Moment: 10:30 a.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive. Contact (229) 439-8400 or visit www.albanymuseum.com.

NOV. 11

Dinner and Dance: American Legion Post 30, 2916 Gillionville Road, Albany. Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; dancing, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Music by Ed McRee and Don Turner. RSVP or contact at (229) 435-5450.

NOV. 12

Holiday Chili Run: 8 a.m., Albany Area YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road. 28th annual 10K, 5K, and 1 mile run/walk followed by chili provided by Chili’s Restaurant. Prizes awarded for top three male and female runners in each age division. Participants can register at www.active.com or at the Albany or Lee Branch YMCA. Early registrants receive a long-sleeved commemorative t-shirt and goodie bag.

A Salute to America: 7:30 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium, 201 N. Jackson St. Season-opening performance by the Albany Symphony Orchestra features guest performers pianist Kadisha Onalbayeva and the Kazakh String Quartet, the national string quartet of Kazakhstan. The salute to U.S. armed forces includes Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” and Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Tickets are $25, adults; $10, students. Pre-concert notes at 6:30 p.m. included in admission. Post-concert Conductor’s Circle social at Albany Area Arts Council, 215 N. Jackson St., is $20. Contact (229) 430-8933 or visit www.albanysymphony.org.

Ballroom Dancing: 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Hasan Shrine Temple ballroom, 1822 Palmyra Road. Attire: Dressy casual. Cost: $10 per person. Desserts, snacks, and coffee provided; soft drinks available. Music provided by DJ Kurt Baker. Contact Michelle Oaks at (229) 869-0566.

NOV. 17

Howard Finster Opening Reception & A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words Awards Ceremony: 7 p.m., Albany Museum of Art, 311 Meadowlark Drive.

NOV. 19

Mistletoe Market: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Albany Civic Center. Arts and crafts and holiday items. Free admission.

The Coming Up Calendar is a summary of upcoming entertainment events published Wednesdays in SouthView. If you have a item for the Coming Up Calendar, please submit it by 5 p.m. Thursday before publication.

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