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Music: July 25-26 Friday July 25th, Bragg Jam kicks off with a VIP/Sponsor party at the Armory Ballroom. VIP’s will be treated to light hors d’oeuvres and an open bar from 6:00-7:30. The event will also include an auction of music memorabilia from some of Georgia’s most popular artists, such as R.E.M., The B-52’s, Chuck Leavell, The Allman Brothers, Widespread Panic and much more. And the highlight of the night will be an Evening of Macon Music. On Saturday, July 26th, The traditional Bragg Jam pub crawl will begin at 6pm with music by local musicians and nationally touring act sharing the stages of several venues across Macon. Bragg Jam wristbands and VIP badges allow entrance to all participating venues. Each venue will feature 4-5 bands, making it possible to see lots of great music in multiple venues. The downtown Trolleys will provide safe transportation to and fro.
Art and Kids: July 26 The Bragg Jam Arts Festival on the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail noon until 6 p.m.On Saturday, July 26, beginning at noon, there will be an Artist Market on the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. The market will consist of artist booths showcasing photography, jewelry, ceramics, metalsculptures, folk art and more.As part of the Bragg Jam Arts Festival, there will be activities for children of all ages as well. Kid’s can enjoy hands-on activities like music, drawing, painting and jewelry making. Macon’s kids are the future artists and musicians of tomorrow. Our focus is tooffer and inspire Macon’s future talent.
Moonlight Miles 5K: July 19Get ready to run, walk, jog, skip, or hop yourself silly under the summer moon as the 1st Annual Moonlight Miles 5K race kicks off on July 19, 2008. Unlike any other race in middle Georgia, the Moonlight Miles begins just after 8:30pm and continues as the sun goes down— the cool way to beat the heat. Runners will meet at 7:30pm in the parking lot in front of Luther Williams Field, register (if necessary), pick up race packets, and take a trolley to the Moonlight Miles start near Shirley Hills. The course is mostly flat, with occasional hills, offering a moderate challenge for runners (or walkers) of any level. The course takes place, for the most part, on the lush and gorgeous Ocmulgee Heritage Trail along the Ocmulgee River and ends in Central City Park. Awards for the first overall male and female runners, as well as to the top three runners in each age group. (14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+) All pre-registered runners will get a stylish T-shirt, and those registering on race day will receive a T-shirt while they last! The Moonlight Miles 5K kicks off an exciting time in the midstate as Bragg Jam enters its 10th year with the Arts & Kids Festival earlier in the day and the beloved Pub Crawl on July 26, one week after the race. We’ve got fun festivities for the whole family and a ton of great live music for everyone. Don’t miss it! To pre-register visit http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1600390&assetId=7b3cb2e0-c3cb-4081-b3a5-447201fab928 |
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