08.27.2009 | Posted By Jessica
(Macon, Ga.) It’s been another banner year for Bragg Jam. The festival’s progression is evident in its economic impact, the overwhelming response from the community and the city of Macon’s willingness to work together with festival organizers.
The Bragg Jam Festival Board of Directors will host a press conference on Monday, August 31, 11:30 a.m., at the Cox Capitol Theatre to present proceeds from this year’s event to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, Cox Capitol Theatre and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame M.I.K.E. Program.
In its efforts to establish a year-round presence in Macon’s art and culture scene, Bragg Jam Festival Inc. will also announce an expansion of signature events. This includes an encore Bragg Jam performance and a new music festival this fall.
For media inquiries, contact Jessica Walden at 478.957.7433.
11.04.2009 | Posted By Jessica
The 12-piece supersonic soul revue from Austin, Texas is bringing it back to the Cox Capitol Theatre on November 19 for a Bragg Jam-presented encore performance. They are itching to bring the house down in Otis' town and share the love with the new crowd who fell in love with them this past July. Tickets are on sale now at the Cox Capitol Theatre box office and are only $10. It's an early show, starting at 8 p.m. with opening act and hip hop extraordinaires City Council, so no excuses!
For tickets, go to coxcapitoltheare.com!
12.08.2009 | Posted By Jessica
Mark your calendar for Bragg Jam 2010 on July 30-31 in Macon, Georgia! Make your hotel reservations now and visit the website of the Macon-Bibb Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information on Macon at www.maconga.org.
02.26.2010 | Posted By Jessica
Bragg Jam took home an 11th Hour Readers' Choice Award for Best Community Event last night at the Cox Capitol Theatre. Thanks to all who voted - it only makes us work harder to make Bragg Jam 2010 the best yet!
03.04.2010 | Posted By Jessica
Macon, Georgia's Tattnall Square Park will play host to two premiere events of athletic competition on Saturday, May 1 2010.
The 1st Annual Macon Cycling Classic will take place from 9 a.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m. with criterium races in 10 different categories. The course will be a 0.7 mile (1.1k) rectangular loop around Tattnall Square Park. A criterium is a fast-paced race, typically around a few city blocks closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Criterium racing is broken into various categories based on skill/ability, gender, and age, from first-time beginners through seasoned professionals. Criteriums are the most popular form of bicycle racing in the U.S. and have become enduring events in many cities including the “Athens Twilight Criterium” held annually in Athens, Ga. The race is being promoted and sponsored by Macon's Walthall Oil Cycling team and the collegiate Mercer Cycling team.
As the last criterium comes to a close, Bragg Jam’s Moonlight Miles 5K Fun Run will be gearing up with its course designed to start and finish around Tattnall Square Park. This is the third year for the nighttime running competition, which serves as a fundraiser for the Bragg Jam Festival and usually takes place in July. Organizers made the decision to move the race to May 1 when the opportunity became available to partner with the organizers of the Macon Cycling Classic and create a full day of activities in Tattnall Square Park, located in the heart of the College Hill Corridor. Registration and check-in for the Moonlight Miles begins at approximately 7:00 p.m., with runners taking their mark at 8:30 p.m.
Organizer for both events hope to feature live music, food and beverage vendors and family-friendly activities throughout the day in the park. The College Hill Alliance will host a free movie screening following the announcement of the Moonlight Miles winners.
