Editor’s Note: Every Friday 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

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The artwork of Americus artists Bruce Case, Maureen Smith along with Buena Vista artist Helena Meek is represented at the 2009 Columbus Art Guild's Members' Exhibition show at the Columbus Public Library, CB&T Synovous Room. The exhbit is open to the public through SUNDAY during normal library hours. Awards this year include Purchase Award, Best of Show second and third place, the First Timer Award and Members' Choice Award.

James LaRussa of Americus is dancing in “Pinocchio” with the Atlanta Ballet Oct. 24 & 25 at the Cobb Energy Center. He dances the role of the real boy, Pinocchio. Tickets are available at www.atlantaballet.com ot 404-892-3033.

Celebration Program

The Americus Alumni Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. honors eight outstanding men and women at a Community Servant-Leaders Celebration program and reception at 6 p.m. SATURDAY at the John M. Pope Technology Center at South Georgia Technical College. Jimmy Green, Marvin Harris, Larry Jackson, Teresa Mansfield, Annie Bell Moss, Elbert Solomon and Karl Wilson, all of Americus, and Maggarie McCluster of Ellaville will be honored for their history of service given in their communities. The program also serves as a fundraiser to support the community service activities of the sorority. Tickets for the event are available from sorority members for a donation of $10 each. For information, contact Robbie Latimore 924-7521 or robbielatimore@bellsouth.net.

Movies at the Market

Enjoy a great family outdoor event at the SATURDAY Movie at the Market located at Lenny’s Market on Hampton Street. Admission is free. Concessions available for purchase. Bring is your friends, family and a chair. Movie starts at 8 p.m

Holiday Open House Kick off the holiday season at the Holiday Open House from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 19 in downtown. Enjoy holiday refreshments, visit with Santa or take a carriage ride through downtown.