Do The Local Motion
My #1 New Year’s Resolution for 2010 is to Do The Local Motion…Shop, Eat & Play Local. And by local, I mean independently owned & operated businesses. Regardless of what city you are in, local businesses drive the local economy.
Hold on…just one sec. “Yes, I’ll have a Triple Venti Caramel Soy Latte..extra Hot, Please!” OK, OK, I know Starbucks is a total chain, but you gotta give me that one. I’ll also have to say that in this economically precarious time…QUALITY has never been so important.
EAT LOCAL. Abso-FORKING-lutely attend the 4th Annual FOODIE AWARDS on Sunday, Jan. 24th @ the Grand Opera House. This event celebrates the independently owned & operated restaurants with all the award show accoutrements: Song, Dance, Comedy, Celebrities, Awards & Acceptance Speeches. 13WMAZ’s Ben Jones will host the event. Priscilla Esser & I will be presenting the Best Bartender category. $25/seat.
DRINK LOCAL. Macon Water on Tap! we have the Best Aquifer in the country.
Swallow some All Y’all’s Organic Sweet Tea, born & brewed in the Warner Robins, GA. Before Whole Foods puts it on their shelves, come try it at the Urban Cowboy Party on Jan. 29th @ The SoChi Gallery! All Y’alls Organics is made with love for all y’all. $7/gallon.
SWEAT LOCAL. Yes You Ca’in! Isn’t loosing weight on everyone’s resolution list? Well, for me: 15 pounds in 2010. Join the Downtown Fitness Camp at the new TRAINED BY CAIN STUDIOS located at 419 Cherry Street. 478-318-0243.
LEARN LOCAL. The 11th Hour is a free bi-weekly publication that focuses on the city’s arts & culture.
WEAR LOCAL. 2010 Macon Film Festival T-Shirts on Sale now @ the Macon Arts Gallery. $10.
GIVE LOCAL. The Super Fund of Middler Georgia. $10 a month can make a big difference.
GIVE GLOBAL. The Earthquake Relief Effort for Haiti.
PLAY LOCAL.
WEEDS Season 3 @ the Cox Capitol Theatre. Sunday, Jan. 17th @ 6pm. $1 Pizza, $1 Draft Beer. Episodes begin @ 7pm.
Karaoke: Wednesdays with Mitch Kersey @ BJ Billiards. 9p-1a.
“NIGHT MOVES.” Macon Symphony Orchestra’s 31st Annual January Pops Concert. A Bob Seger Tribute featuring Bob Caloca & the MSO orchestra. Macon City Auditorium. Saturday, Jan. 23rd @ 7:30pm. Tix: $5-$15. Tables: $300-$400.
Urban Cowboy theme party @ The SoChi Gallery. Cowboy Attire. Choreographer Pilar Wilder will be conducting Boot Scooting Boogie Line Dance classes @ the gallery every Wednesday night in January prior to the event. For more info: 478-238-6630.
The Wizard of Oz meets Pink Floyd. The 11th Hour presents THE DARK SIDE OF THE RAINBOW. Saturday, Jan. 30th @ the Cox Capitol Theatre. 7pm. Tix. $5.
Macon Civic Club’s Annual Musical Revue. This year’s theme: “AFTER MIDNIGHT.” Feb. 3rd - 6th @ the Grand Opera House. Click for Tix or call: 478-301 5470.
Macon Film Festival Feb. 18th - 21st. Cox Capitol Theatre, Douglass Theatre, Marriott City Center Hotel. Festival Pass - $100; Screening Pass - $50 / $30 students with ID; Day Pass - $15/day
The 11th Hour’s READER’S CHOICE AWARDS. Thursday, Feb. 25th @ the Cox Capitol Theatre. Tix: $5.
Chelsea Handler’s Stand-Up Comedy Show: CHELSEA CHELSEA BANG BANG @ The Fox Theatre. March 28th @ 8pm. Tix: $62-$83.
