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Arts & Culture

Bear Bites: Lee and Eddie’s Barbecue

Beyond the doors of 484 Second St., something unusual is happening-- even by Macon’s standards. On one side of the shop, gloves and seats hang from wall hooks. The aluminum spokes, frames and rubber tires rest upright. But in the window, the racks of ribs spin for all of Second Street to see. Lee ...

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Mercer Artist: Will Bryant, rapper

Will Bryant sat in the crowded cafeteria at a dirty table, with the overwhelming sounds of casual conversation, dishes clanking and food spilling all around. “What I do best is rap,” he said almost immediately, utmost confidence on his face. If you’re from the greater Atlanta area or the city ...

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Mercer Opera to delight audiences with Muskrat Lullaby

Mercer University Opera has already taken several of Macon’s elementary schools by storm, singing, acting and dancing their way to their newest production of “A Muskrat Lullaby.” The production, which doubles as a service-learning project for the Mercerians who appear in it, is designed to promote ...

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Mercer Artist: Hannah Fancher, actress

It’s quite magical, really, to listen to her share the story of how she fell in love with her soulmate —  theater. For Hannah Fancher, acting has always been the goal. She was lucky enough to discover her calling when she was in the fifth grade. After having seven roles in her elementary school’s ...

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Bear Bites: Maggio’s Italian Grill gets almost perfect marks

When you're here, you're special. Unlike its larger Italian counterparts, the simplicity of Maggio’s is refreshing. You won't find tacky ornamental work or stereotypical prints of the Tuscan countryside. There are no frills, but Maggio's doesn't need to use cheap tricks. Any trip to this Italian ...

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Magic Mike XXL garners audience approval

Let’s be honest — most of us were disappointed with the first “Magic Mike.” Most who watched it probably wanted it to be straight sex and male objectification, but the producers decided to try to put in a story line, and it all went to hell. The good news is “Magic Mike XXL” was the movie ...


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