Macon Symphony Opening Night and Historic Macon's Idea House

This weekend presents a large conundrum for me. I really want to go to the Macon Symphony’s opening night , and I am planning on it. But how am I going to also watch the UGA game? I haven’t figured that out yet BUT for those of you who know me, the fact that I am even debating missing the Georgia game should let you know how excited I am about the symphony. It’s been a couple of years since I have been, and it seems something kept preventing me last year however THIS weekend my babies are with their father so I am going to the Symphony.

I’m not sure just how dressed up most people get here for the Symphony, I know it’s not exactly the opening of the Met (Metropolitan Opera of New York) but I love to dress up for any occasion. Right now I think it’s between a black dress with a plunging neckline or a green dress that Kourtney Kardashian was photographed in (but hers was blue).

The three pieces being performed by the symphony will be:

Stauss- Don Juan

Beethoven- Triple Concerto

and Tchaikovsky- Symphony No. 5 (see YouTube link below for example)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ96i-m6cBk

Even if you are familiar with these songs, there is simply nothing like seeing a live performance. Besides, don’t we want to give the new conductor a warm welcome to Macon? Perhaps you weren’t aware, but we do have a new conductor in town: Maestro Ward Stare, who has had nothing but glowing reviews through the various publications I have skimmed online.

As for other goings on in Macon, be sure to go ahead and pick up your tickets for Historic Macon’s Idea House- many of you are aware of the Decorator’s Showcase, however this event will focus on smaller spaces.  To quote Heather Moore:

The Idea House will involve a group of local decorators under 40, who will decorate and stage one of Historic Macon's recent rehabilitated homes in Beall's Hill.  The decorators are encouraged to use affordable furnishings, showcase DIY techniques, and include pieces from Historic Macon's Flea Market.  The home will be open for tours for 2 weekends, where visitors can get inspiration for their own homes, and learn more about the benefits of small-space living.  To kick off the event, we will be hosting a Preview Party where you can get the "first look" at the home.

The designers include in this event are:

                        Martha Maxwell
                        Canaan Marshall
                        Andrea Crawford
                        Carrie Robinson
                        Betsy Campbell
                        Kim Bonner
                        Merritt Jones
                       Ashley Smith

Tickets are now available online by going to https://historicmacon.wufoo.com/forms/z7p6p1/.

So, in conclusion, I will see you at both the Macon Symphony this weekend and the Historic Macon Idea House, right? Right!