AMERICUS — Editor’s Note: Every Thursday 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

Chamber Concert Series

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has announced its 2012-2013 Chamber Concert Series, opening with the Atlanta Guitar Trio at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Jackson Performance Hall. Others scheduled are Nov. 13 – Montana Skies, The Rylander Theatre; Jan. 29 – Manhattan Piano Trio; Feb. 12 – Graffe String Quartet with Michiko Otaki, piano and April 8 – Sima Trio. All performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. in GSW’s Jackson Performance Hall, unless otherwise noted. Tickets available and can be purchased at the door. For information or tickets, call 931-2204.



Art Exhibition

The GSW Department of Visual Arts presents “Portraits of Past”, a bachelor of fine arts Senior Exhibition by Kurt Peterson, to be held Nov. 12-23 in the Fine Arts Gallery on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University. There will be an opening reception with the artistfrom 6-8 p.m. Nov.  12. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. For more information, 931-2204.



Holiday Concert

The Georgia Southwestern State University Music Department hosts its annual Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in Jackson Performance Hall. The event features the GSW Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band and Jazz Band. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information call 931-2204.



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 for more information.



Buena Vista

Artists for Pasaquan

The Pasaquan Preservation Society announces Artists for Pasaquan Weekend Nov. 3 & 4. This event will include site tours, musical performances, dance demonstrations, food vendors, and an art show and sale featuring the works of many regional artists. Artists for Pasaquan allows artists and musicians to demonstrate their belief in the importance of preserving Pasaquan, while offering visitors one last chance to see this world-renowned art site before it closes for the winter. Pasaquan and its eccentric creator, Eddie Owens Martin, a.k.a. ST.EOM, have been featured in dozens of local, regional, and national publications and television shows, including the New York Times, NPR, Smithsonian Magazine, and the San Francisco Chronicle.The complex consists of six unique buildings, all interconnected by a series of painted masonry walls, colorful concrete sculptures, and an assortment of interesting landscape elements and  plantings.



Birmingham, Ala.

Birmingham Museum of Art

2000 Rev. Abraham Welch Woods Jr. Blvd.

Norman Rockwell's America

Through Jan. 6, 2013

FREE for members/$15 for non-members

www.artsbma.org

205-254-2565

 The Birmingham Museum of Art is proud to present an exhibition of more than 370 works by America's greatest illustrator, the legendary Norman Rockwell.



Cordele

SAM Shortline Excursion Train

Located inside Georgia Veterans State Park.

2459 U.S. Highway 280 West, Cordele

229-276-0755 or 1-877-427-2457

www.SamShortline.com

Cost $17.99 child - $35.99 premium adult

• Thomas the Tank Engine

Little tykes can ride a real train pulled by beloved storybook character Thomas the Tank Engine. After the 25-minute train ride, meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy storytelling, listen to music and build with Mega Bloks.

Price for Thomas the Tank special: $14.98 - $19.26 

Oct. 27, 28 10 a.m.-3 p.m.



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



Floyd's Pub at BEST WESTERN PLUS Windsor Hotel

125 W. Lamar St.

Ladies Night: Tuesdays beginning at 5 p.m. Ladies only enjoy specials on

drinks.

Live Music:

Fridays beginning at 10 p.m. No cover, must be 21 and older with valid ID.

Oct. 26 — Marty Evans

Nov. 2 — Cole Taylor

Nov. 9 — Matthew Williams and Cowtown String Band

For more information, call 924-1555. Look for us on Facebook!



Pat’s Place

1526 S. Lee St. 924-0033

11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Saturday

• Wednesdays, fresh oysters and shrimp October-April