The movie 42 had the Most Successful Opening Weekend of Any Baseball Movie Ever! Warner Brother’s new baseball drama knocked it out of the park with a $27.3 million opening weekend — far ahead of recent baseball films like Moneyball ($19.5 million debut) and Trouble with the Curve ($12.2 million).
The Macon Film Festival and Macon Film Commission in cooperation with Warner Brothers Pictures hosted the Georgia Premiere of “42”, the film about baseball legend and Georgia native Jackie Robinson at the AmStar Theatre last Wednesday. The much anticipated “42″ was filmed in Macon last summer and the local audience was super excited to see it. Historic locations in downtown Macon are easily recognizable in the film and I’ll have to say, Macon looks great on the big screen!
Batter Up! The next movie on deck is Need For Speed which begins filming in Macon on April 23. The movie stars Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) and Michael Keaton (Batman) in a film about a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate who joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. Expect fast cars, loud sounds and lots of action in downtown Macon for the next few weeks!
No doubt that when the NEED FOR SPEED begins shooting downtown eateries will be packed with people hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars. The newest star of the foodie set is Dovetail, a FAB farm-to-table supper spot in downtown Macon. I’ve never had anything there that I didn’t really, really like. The comfortable chic ambiance makes it a great locale to dine with fun friends. Steak lovers, try ‘The Commodore.’ I think it’s the best steak in town. For a good starter, order the Put-Ups or the Farmhouse Salad. Order anything that comes with their Bacon Marmalade and thank me later. Dovetail is located on Cherry Street above The Rookery, but do not be confused…it’s no burger spot. It’s fine dining.
FUTURE LOVE PARADISE
Check out PICKIN’ AND POTTERY, Music & Pottery at the Round Building in Central City Park, tonight from 6-8p. It’s one of the several events at Fired Works, an annual pottery exhibit & sale going on now through Sunday.
Pan African Festival Friday and Saturday at Cherry Street Plaza.
The final weekend of “Music Man” at Theatre Macon.
Historic Macon Foundation hosts its Decorators’ Showhouse at 1120 Georgia Ave. This historic beauty will feature the talents of area decorators. Tour dates & times: Fridays & Saturdays (April 19–20 & 26–27) – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sundays (April 21 & 28) – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Macon Film Guild‘s documentary film presentation of West of Memphis on Tuesday (April 23) at 7:30 p.m. at The Douglass Theatre. The film follows the events of the West Memphis Three, a case in which three teenagers were arrested for the murders of three 8-year old children.
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE BAND
Goth Rock God Peter Murphy celebrates 35th anniversary of Bauhaus. May 2nd @ Terminal West at the King Plow Arts Center, Atlanta. Bela Lugosi’s not dead after all.
Rebel yeller, Billy Idol. June 11th @ The Tabernacle, Atlanta.
New Order. July 21st @ Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
Get Out & SoChilize!
So-Chi-lize [soh-chee-lies] verb, -ized, -izing. –verb (used with object)
1. The art of mixing and mingling in The SoChi District.
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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