AMERICUS — Editor’s Note: Every Friday a list of local and area upcoming entertainment and cultural events will be published on the Steppin’ Out page in the Times-Recorder. To submit information for this listing, please send to Steppin’ Out, c/o Americus Times-Recorder, P.O. Box 1247, Americus, GA 31709, or fax to 928-6344 or e-mail to beth.alston@gaflnews.com

Americus

Book Signing

Americus author June B. Anderson signs her new book, “Forgiveness Lived,” from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Welcome Center in the Windsor Hotel, downtown.



Book Signing

Georgia native and cookbook author, Jan Thomas, signs her debut book "Let the Tradition Continue" from 2-4 p.m. Spet. 11 at The Maze, 131 W. Forsyth St. The recently released collection contains hundreds of delicious southern recipes which have been passed down through generations. Call 928-9688.



The Rylander Theatre

• GO Ministries presents its 4th annual stage play, “When Good Ain’t Good Enough” at 4 p.m. SATURDAY. Doors open at 3:30  p.m. This FREE ADMISSION stage play follows the testimony of Jay and Mona Stroud, a loving couple whose life of security is quickly turned upside down once they begin to face money trouble. This emotion packed message addresses the struggles faced by our families during our country’s economic recession.

Founded by Travis Mack, GO Ministries is dedicated to bringing our families closer together one production at a time by producing inspirational stage plays that will provide solutions to life’s daily struggles. It is our prayer that families who are struggling financially, emotionally and spiritually walk away delivered, encouraged and renewed in faith.

For more information about this play and GO Ministries, call 942-5125 or visit www.goproductionministres.org.

• Aug. 26-29 — Faith County

Faith County is a rollicking, country fried comedy and musical review set at the  county fair in a place “somewhere in the middle of nowhere …” a place where beehive hairdos are still the rage and Saturday nights are reserved for the tractor pull. Faith County is a Rylander Summer Repertory Production. Tickets are $12, reserved seating.

Montezuma

Museum Hours

The Macon County Historical Museum is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. Call the Montezuma Downtown Development Authority at 478-472-4777.

Buena Vista

St. EOM’s Land of Pasaqua

Pasaquan, the internationally acclaimed museum created by the late Eddie Owens Martin’s home, is open the first Saturday of each month through November. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Children 6 years and under are admitted free. There is an exciting new display room open which highlights St. EOM’s robes and Costurmes. Your cameras and picnic baskets are welcome. There will be merchandise for sale featuring the arts and crafts of St. EOM in the land of Pasaquan.

Albany

Flint RiverQuarium

101 Pine Ave.

Every Sunday in August, the Flint RiverQuarium guests will receive $5 admission to the Flint RiverQuarium. Tickets can be upgraded to include a movie at the Imagination Theater for $1. These prices cannot be combined with any other discounts. The Flint RiverQuarium is open from 1-5 p.m. Sundays.

On the first and third Sundays of each month, including August, the Flint RiverQuarium presents Discovery Days featuring themed crafts and activities for the whole family. The theme for August is “The Skin They’re In.”

Alien Attack: Target Everglade, is on exhibit in the Flint RiverQuarium Adventure Center. Alien Attack offers a top-ten countdown of the most dangerous plants and animals and their threat to the area's fragile ecosystems. Live aliens on display include the Burmese python, Nile monitor lizard, exotic frogs, and more.

Also currently on display in the main building is The Flint River in Photographs, an exhibition of 25 images of the Flint River by Mitchell County native and photographer Waymon Cross. These images capture the river during different seasons, following heavy rains and in the throes of droughts.

The Flint RiverQuarium is southwest Georgia’s premier aquarium, featuring more than 1,000 animals that call the Flint River watershed home.

Atlanta

Barnsley                      Gardens Resort

Barnsley Gardens Resort’s popular Under the Autumn Moon series returns this fall and will take place from 8-11 p.m. Sept. 11 and from 8-11 p.m. Oct. 30. Attendees enjoy dancing under the stars, live romantic music, and cocktails in the property’s historic Ruins.The fire pits and the fireplaces in the Ruins will be lit to provide a warm, romantic glow, perfect for constellation spotting. A cash bar will be available where guests will be able to purchase the signature Autumn Moon cocktail. Visit www.barnsleyresort.com.

 

The High Museum        of Art

• European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century — Now through Aug. 29

This exhibition is the first critical survey of contemporary Western European decorative arts and product design from the turn of the 21st century.

• Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer — Now through Jan. 9, 2011

Organized by the High Museum of Art, this is the first major exhibition dedicated to the work of the Danish-born American photographer Peter Sekaer. Consisting of approximately 75 vintage gelatin silver prints, several of which have never been on public view, the works in the exhibition span the years 1935 through 1945 and document the effects of the Great Depression in several American cities.

 • Dalí: The Late Work — Now-Jan. 9, 2011

The High Museum of Art will be the sole venue for the first exhibition to focus specifically on Salvador Dalí’s art after 1940. The exhibition will feature more than 40 paintings and a related group of drawings, prints and other Dalí ephemera. While Dalí is best known as a leading member of the surrealist movement of the 1930s, “Dalí: The Late Work” will reassess his career from 1940 to his death in 1989. Dalí’s late work — which makes up more than half of his total artistic output — drew inspiration simultaneously from the old masters and the contemporary world, resulting in works that were markedly out of step with the prevailing styles of their day, but today appear strikingly contemporary. “Dalí: The Late Work” aims to reevaluate the last half of Dalí’s career, beginning in the late 1930s with the transition from his well-known surrealist canvases to his self-reinvention as an artist in 1941, when he embraced Catholicism and declared himself a classicist. The exhibition will also explore Dalí’s relevance to contemporary art by exploring his enduring fascination with science, optical effects and illusionism, and his surprising connections to artists of the 1960s and 1970s such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Willem de Kooning.

• Titian and the Golden Age of Venetian Painting

Oct. 17 through Jan. 2, 2011

Presenting 25 masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance collection of the National Galleries of Scotland—12 paintings and 13 drawings, the exhibition will include two of the greatest paintings of the Italian Renaissance, Titian's "Diana and Actaeon" and "Diana and Callisto" (1556–1559), which have never before traveled to the United States. Also includes paintings by Tintoretto, Veronese and Lotto. Co-organized by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the exhibition will premiere at the High.

• Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer

Through Jan. 9, 2011

Organized by the High Museum of Art, this is the first major exhibition dedicated to the work of the Danish-born American photographer Peter Sekaer. Consisting of approximately 75 vintage gelatin silver prints, several of which have never been on public view, the works in the exhibition span the years 1935 through 1945 and document the effects of the Great Depression in several American cities. Many of the photographs were made while Sekear was working as a photographer for government agencies such as the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) and the United States Housing Authority (USHA). The majority of works in the exhibition are new acquisitions—giving the High the largest museum holding of Sekear’s photographs in the United States—complemented by selected loans from other public collections and the artist’s estate. Generous support of this exhibition is provided by the National Endowment of the Arts; the Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation; the Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York; the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation and the Terra Foundation.

 • Radcliffe Bailey: Art of an Ancient Soul — Feb. 5, 2011-May 8, 2011

This exhibition of more than 30 works — many large in scale and all created since 1994 — looks at the influence of African art on the work of Atlanta-based artist Radcliffe Bailey. Featuring floor and wall sculptures, works-on-paper, and glass works, the exhibition highlights the artist’s experimentation with diverse forms. African sculptures supplement the exhibition.

 • Henri Cartier-Bresson Retrospective — Feb. 19, 2011-May 15, 2011

This retrospective, the first full retrospective in the U.S. in 30 years, with showcase his inventive work of the early 1930s that helped define the creative potential of modern photography and his uncanny ability to capture life on the run. The retrospective surveys Cartier-Bresson’s entire career, mostly arranged thematically and supplemented with periodicals and books.

Other events at The High:

• Bank of America’s “Museums on Us” Program

10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and noon-5 p.m. Oct. 2-3

The High Museum of Art is part of Bank of America’s “Museums on Us” (MOU) program, which offers Bank of America cardholders the opportunity to visit the High free of charge on the first full weekend of every month. The High joins more than 120 museums and cultural institutions already participating throughout the United States. To qualify for the Museums on Us program, Bank of America customers simply present their ATM, credit or check card and a valid photo ID to gain free general admission* to any participating institution. For a complete listing of participating museums and other program information, visit www.bankofamerica.com/museums. *MOU is not valid for special exhibitions, fundraising events or ticketed shows. Not to be combined with any other discounts or offers. Free admission does not guarantee reservation. Offer valid the first full weekend of each month through Dec. 4 and 5.

• Panel Discussion: Dali and Friends

2 p.m. Oct. 2 Rich Theatre

Meet members of Dalí’s inner circle and enjoy a rare afternoon as they share their memories of the artist. Ultra Violet, Dalí muse and part of Andy Warhol’s Factory; Denise Sandell, Dalí model; and Louis Markoya, Artist and Dalí protégé, will discuss Dalí’s life and legacy with exhibition curator, Elliott King. Ultra Violet will sign copies of her memoir, Famous for 15 Minutes: My Life with Andy Warhol, immediately following the panel discussion. This program is free, and seating is limited. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000. Note: tickets are limited to two per person. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately.

• Lecture: Conversations with Contemporary Artists: Jeff Koons

7 p.m. Oct. 5 Symphony Hall

Post-pop superstar Jeff Koons explores the influence of Salvador Dali on his work. The discussion continues over cocktails on the Sifly piazza. This is $10 for Members; $15 for non-members; and $5 for students with valid ID, seating is limited. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately.

• Target Free Family Day at the Woodruff Arts Center

Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 10 FREE

The Woodruff Arts Center has again partnered with Target to present the 3rd annual Target Free Family Day at the Woodruff Arts Center! This fabulous family arts festival which attracted thousands of all ages to the Woodruff Arts Center campus last year offers amazing visual and performing arts opportunities! Visitors will experience the best family programming from each of the Arts Center Divisions — Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art and Young Audiences — and the whole day is FREE!

• October Friday Jazz

5-10 p.m. Oct. 15

October Friday Jazz performer is jazz bassist, Will Goble. Friday Jazz is an evening of art & music on the third Friday of the month, including live musical performances, drawing in the galleries and extended hours with full gallery access and food and drink available for purchase. Free with museum admission and free to members.

 • Lecture: Venetian Renaissance Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland

2 p.m. Oct. 16, Rich Theater

Join Director General John Leighton and Director Michael Clarke of the National Galleries of Scotland as they discuss treasures in the National Galleries’ collection including masterworks by Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, and Lotto. This program is free, and seating is limited. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000. Please note: tickets are limited to 2 per person. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately.

• Lecture: The Past Again: Reflections of the Daguerreotype

7 p.m. Oct. 20, Hill Auditorium

World-renowned photography authority, Grant Romer, will introduce recently evolved thinking about the daguerreotype. Co-sponsored by Atlanta Celebrates Photography and the High Museum of Art. This program is free and seating is limited. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000. Please note: tickets are limited to 2 per person. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately.

• Lecture: Conversations with Contemporary Artists: Kehinde Wiley

7 p.m. Oct. 21, Rich Theater

Kehinde Wiley is known for his vibrant, larger-than-life reinterpretations of classical portraits featuring young African-American men. In his talk, Wiley will discuss the influence of Old Master painting on his work, including artists such as Titian, David, and Memling. The discussion continues over cocktails on the Sifly Piazza. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members, and $5 for students with valid I.D. Seating is limited. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000 and www.High.org. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately.

Film Series at The High:

International Animation Day Surreal Showcase

7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Rich Theatre

Free screening presented in partnership with ASIFA Atlanta.

Before the 8:30 p.m. program celebrating International Animation Day, take in a short program of surreal animation, featuring the work of the Brothers Quay among others. For the complete schedule visit www.High.org and click on “calendar.”

• 25th Latin American Film Festival: Sept. 24–Oct. 30,

The High Museum of Art’s 25th Latin American Film Festival features outstanding recent cinema from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. All films are in their original languages with English subtitles. For up-to-date information visit us online at www.High.org. All programs are subject to change or cancellation. The 25th Latin American Film Festival is made possible with support from the Consulate General of Argentina, the Consulate General of Mexico, and Julie and Jerry Chautin.

“Beyond Ipanema: Brazilian Waves in Global Music”  

8 p.m. Oct, 1, Rich Theatre

A fascinating look at the global embrace of Brazilian music, this lively documentary takes viewers on a trip from the 1940s, when Carmen Miranda conquered Hollywood, to the rise of Bossa Nova, Tropicalia, and beyond.  Director Guto Barra and producer Béco Dranoff weave together original interviews with such luminaries as Caetano Velosa, Gilberto Gil, Bebel Gilberto, and David Byrne, with dramatic archival footage. (2009, Brazil, 90 minutes.)

• “The Wind Journeys/Los viajes del viento”

8 p.m. Oct. 2, Rich Theatre

Rumor has it that Ignacio, an aging maestro of the accordion, comes by his talent with a little help from the devil. When his beloved wife dies, the musician feels compelled to return his darkly magical instrument to his mentor. Accompanied by Fermin, a teenaged boy determined to convince a reluctant Ignacio to accept him as his student, the two embark on an odyssey through the rugged mountains, gorgeous savannas, and striking deserts of northern Colombia. In Maclean’s.CA, Brian Johnson called this Cannes award-winner “an exhilarating mix of music, landscape, and drama . . . a brilliant, beautiful work of pure cinema.” Ciro Guerra directed.  (2009, Colombia/The Netherlands/Argentina/Germany, 120 minutes.)

• “Valentín”

7p.m. Oct. 7, Rich Theatre

Set in 1969 the sweetly crowd-pleasing Valentín revolves around an eight-year-old boy who, while dreaming of being an astronaut, is also something of a cupid; he orchestrates romances for the adults in his life, including his grumpy grandma (played by the great Spanish actress Carmen Maura) and one of his father’s ex-girlfriends, who Valentín still adores. The movie was directed by Alejandro Agresti, who based it on his memories of growing up in Buenos Aires with his grandmother after his mother’s mysterious disappearance. (2002, Argentina/The Netherlands/France/Italy/Spain, 86 minutes.)

• “A Bad Day to Go Fishing/Mal día para pescar”

8 p.m. Oct. 8, Rich Theatre

Jacob, a washed-up wrestler (played by the Finnish winner of the World’s Strongest Man contest in 1997 and 1999), and his fast-talking manager, who calls himself Prince Orsini, hope to rescue themselves from financial ruin by staging a match in a small town in Uruguay. The lure is a prize of $1,000 for any challenger who’s able to take down Jacob in three minutes—a sure thing until a local tough guy emerges and threatens to win against the drunken, ailing champ. Álvaro Brechner’s quirky dark comedy won Best Actor at Mar del Plata and Best Screenplay at the Lima Latin American Film Festival. (2009, Uruguay/Spain, 100 minutes.)

•“Undertow/Contracorriente”

8 p.m. Oct. 9, Rich Theatre

A current of the supernatural runs through this lush love story about a married fisherman, Miguel, who is torn between his pregnant wife and his male lover, a painter whose work contains dangerous clues to their affair. Unfolding against the backdrop of a traditional town on the Peruvian coast, Javier Fuentes-León’s ravishly beautiful film interweaves romance, social mores, and issues of self-hate and betrayal. The film won Audience Awards at both the Sundance and Miami film festivals. (2009, Peru/Colombia/France/Germany, 100 minutes).

• “The Custodian/El Custodio”

8 p.m. Oct. 14, Rich Theatre

Hailed as a sterling example of Argentine minimalist cinema — it won top awards at the Havana and Guadalajara film festivals — “The Custodian” is a dark portrait of a seemingly anonymous bodyguard who accompanies a government minister from boardroom to bathroom and everywhere in between. It’s a steady paycheck for Ruben, but the job is both tedious and stressful, and the man he’s protecting hardly seems worthy of his attention. Director Rodrigo Moreno creates a potent atmosphere of ever-mounting anxiety and vigilance. (2006, Argentina/Germany/France/Uruguay, 95 minutes.)

• “High-Rise/Um lugar ao sol”

8 p.m. Oct. 15, Rich Theatre

Instead of focusing on the poverty and crime so often featured in movies about contemporary Brazil, Gabriel Mascaro’s “High Rise” poetically explores the social and cultural mindset of Brazil’s elite through conversations with inhabitants of nine penthouses in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Recife. Sometimes surreal and always revealing, this mesmerizing look at the privileged life of those who are literally above it all shouldn’t be missed. (2009, Brazil, 73 minutes.)

• “Moon over Avellaneda / Luna de Avellaneda”

 8 p.m. Oct. 16, Rich Theatre

Juan Jose Campanella, who won the Best Foreign Film Oscar in 2009 for The Secret in Their Eyes, explores themes of love, loss, and idealism in this charming, bittersweet ensemble film. At its center is a fifty-year-old social and sports club founded by working people in a Buenos Aires neighborhood. Román (Ricardo Darin, star of “Nine Queens” and “The Secret in Their Eyes”) has deep connections to the place — his mother gave birth to him there during a festive carnival night — and he is part of a group trying to save it from being sold. His quixotic battle is all-consuming, so he’s shocked to learn that his wife has taken a lover. His comedic efforts to resuscitate his marriage play out against those of his best friend, a middle-aged slacker who can’t decide whether or not his romance with a dance teacher is a life-changer. (2004, Argentina/Spain, 143 minutes.) In Spanish with subtitles.

• “It’s Your Fault/Por tu culpa”

8 p.m. Oct. 22, Rich Theatre

It’s a typical evening at home for young mother Julieta: her two boys are tussling, bickering, and generally driving her crazy; a report for work needs to be completed; and her husband, from whom she is separated, hasn’t shown up when he said he would. Then her toddler, who’s gotten increasingly out of control, falls off the bed and all hell breaks loose. Anahí Berneri’s unsettling, brilliantly acted film probes not just relationships between couples and their children, but the costs exacted on us all by consumerism and the endless demands of the new virtual workplace. (2010, Argentina/France, 87 minutes.)  

• “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes/É Proibido Fumar”

8 p.m. Oct. 23, Rich Theatre

Baby, a chain-smoker who’s a couple of decades too old for her nickname, fills her days by giving guitar lessons to an assortment of tone-deaf students, but her nights are decidedly lonely. So when a bachelor moves into the apartment next door, she immediately starts planning the menu for their first meal together and considering which body parts need to be waxed. Anna Muylaert’s multiple-award-winning black comedy made its international debut as part of The Museum of Modern Art’s Premiere Brazil!, where it was called “wacky and utterly charming.” (2009, Brazil, 86 minutes.)

• “Those Who Remain/Los que se quedan”

8 p.m. Oct. 27, Rich Theatre

An intimate film about the impact of migration on families and villages left behind by loved ones who have traveled north for work, “Those Who Remain” is punctuated by wonderful music and was made with a lively, fresh approach to its subject. The film won Best Documentary for directors Juan Carlos Rulfo and Carlos Hagerman at the Guadalajara and Los Angeles Film Festivals. (Mexico, 2008, 96 minutes.)

• “Northless/Norteado”

8 p.m. Oct. 29, Rich Theatre

“Film Forward” reviewer Kent Turner praised Rigoberto Perezcano’s tale of illegal immigration  as “the most surprising film,” in the Lincoln Center/MoMA series, “New Directors/New Films.” It centers on Andres, a farmer from Oaxaca, who is caught crossing the border illegally and ends up stranded in Tijuana. There, killing time before he tries crossing again, he finds a job helping out at a bodega and becomes involved with both its owner and her friend, two women left behind by men like Andres. “What may start out as a message movie . . . becomes a charming, subtle romantic triangle,” Turner wrote. Understated and poignant, “Northless” was a major award-winner at Spain’s San Sebastian International Film Festival. (2009, Mexico/Spain, 93 minutes)

• “Carancho”

8 p.m. Oct. 30, Rich Theatre

An ambulance-chasing lawyer named Sosa (Ricardo Darín) and a twenty-something emergency room doctor, Luján (Martina Gusman), meet among the twisted carnage of a car crash. He’s caught up in shady insurance schemes but anxious to find a way to come clean; she’s ambitious and capable, but takes the edge off of sleep deprivation and adrenaline jitters with a regular fix. In Pablo Trapero’s electrifying thriller neither conscience nor love comes without cost, and corruption casts an omnipresent shadow. Upon its debut at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, “Twitch’s” Todd Brown wrote, “Trapero serves notice here that he is one of the very best film makers in the world today. . . . The complexity of his characters, the technical quality of the film work, his ability to balance intimate emotion with realistic and brutal action sequences, his obvious skill in working with actors . . . Trapero is at the highest level in all of these.” (2010, Argentina/Chile/France/South Korea, 107 minutes.)

 

Night Life:

Americus

American Legion Post 558

Ga. Highway 30 West

Open 6-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday

7 p.m. Tuesday is Bingo Night

Wednesday is Games Night

Open 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m. weekends

Friday is Grown Folks Night Out, featuring dance party, karaoke, music video and disco lights show from 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Presented by Monster Screen Projections

Saturday is Oldies Goldies Night

Sunday is Members/Guests Night



Astro’s “The Dance Clubb”

153 Sunset Park Road

Entertainment for 21 and over

11 p.m.-until

Thursday: College and Ladies Night

Friday: Midnight Special

Saturday: Dress to Impress Live

I.D. required

Valid college student ID exempt



Floyd’s Pub at the Windsor Hotel

Hospitality Night at Floyd’s Pub: From 9 p.m. every Monday, employees of the service and hospitality industries enjoy specials on drinks. Also watch football game on Floyd’s plasma TV and enjoy happy hour prices from 5 p.m.

Ladies’ Night at Floyd’s Pub: From 5 p.m. every Tuesday, ladies only enjoy specials on drinks.

Trivia Night from 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays. The first-place winner gets a $50 gift certificate and the second place gets a $25 gift certificate. The pub also offers Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information call 924-1555.



G.W.F. Phillips Lodge

The Lodge is open every Friday night with oldies from the ‘70s and ‘80s with Master TJ and Bronco Bill at the Elks Lodge. No teens allowed.



Pat’s Place

1526 S. Lee St. 924-0033

11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday

11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday

• Wednesdays, fresh oysters and shrimp October-April

• Texas Hold’em Poker tournaments starting at 8:30, sign-up at 8 p.m. Must be 21 or over to play. No entry fee. Gift card prizes.

• Saturdays: live music starts at 9 p.m. on some Saturdays nights

• First Saturday Karaoke with The Backdoor Man



Pub 280

116 W. Lamar St.

Americus

928-0302

• Monday — Monday Night Football with six TVs, Happy Hour 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

• Tuesday — College Night with live music

• Wednesday — Karaoke and dance music with Romeo

• Thursday — Bike Night, Karaoke Contest

• Friday and Saturday — Karaoke with Vicki Craig



Quality Inn Lounge

U.S. Highway 19 South

Karaoke with Russell Halliwill (The Singing Cowboy), 7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Karaoke and DJ with the Backdoor Man (Southwest Georgia’s Party Expert), 9 p.m.-closing Monday-Thursday

The Master of Ceremonies, DJ, Karaoke, singer, guitar and trumpet player Danny Bruce, 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays

DJ with the Backdoor Man, midnight-2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. At Midnight the Backdoor Man sings his hit song “Black Drawers.”



Lake Blackshear

Cypress Grill at Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club

2459-H U.S. Highway 280 East

www.cypress-grill.com

South Georgia’s entertainment capital, combining the best in live music, unique casual dining and lakeside relaxation with the atmosphere of an upscale resort. Set in a natural environment on the shores of Lake Blackshear, the Cypress Grill is the perfect backdrop for outdoor dining on the patio, cocktails with friends or dancing the night away enjoying live music from well-known bands.

Hours:

5 p.m.-midnight Wednesday (Comedy Night starts at 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday)

11 a.m.-midnight Thursday

11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday

11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday

11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

Closed Monday and Tuesday