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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
FOR KIDS
SING-A-LONG WITH DR. KARP
Join Dr. Bill Karp for songs and stories.
Appleby Library
10:30 a.m.
FREE
2260 Walton Way
706.736.6244
FOR KIDS
PIRATE DENNY
Pirates of the Carolinas come alive in the person of Dennis Adams. Join us for pirate stories and lore of long ago.
Aiken Library
2 p.m.
FREE
314 Chesterfield St. SW, Aiken
803.642.7586
www.ABBE-LIB.ORG
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
FOR KIDS
STORY TIME AT PENDLETON KING PARK
Stories read by Helen Blocker-Adams.
Pendleton King Park
10 a.m.
FREE
1600 Troupe Street
706.821.2600
OPEN HOUSE
THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
An initiative of the Aiken Housing Authority opens its doors.
Aiken Housing Authority
10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
100 Rogers Terrace NW, Aiken
803.649.6673
FILM
LESS THAN 2 MINUTES FILM CONTEST
Learn the basics of scripting and filming (or digitally creating) a less-than-two-minute film and view a sample film created by free digital animation software. Registration requested. Each one-hour workshop is limited to 10 participants. Additional workshops on June 20 and July 6. Enter your final film in the Diamond Lakes’ “Less Than 2 Minutes Film Festival” by Monday, July 18. Prizes will be awarded for best of show, most innovative and fan favorite. For a complete list of contest rules, contact the library.
Diamond Lakes Library
4 p.m.
FREE
101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah
706.772.2432
GOOD CAUSE
SWAMP SOIREE 2011
During this annual benefit for the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, enjoy fly-fishing instruction, a Carolina dog demonstration, music by The Carl Purdy Bluegrass Band, raffles, open bar and dinner.
Casual dress
Reservations required by Friday, June 3 (Call)
The home of Lelia and Hale Barrett
6 p.m.
$75
494B Stevens Creek Road
706.828.2109
ART
THE 2011 ANNUAL ARTS RECOGNITION AWARDS
Applaud the winners of this year’s Arts Awards: Saundra Plunkett (President’s Award), Shizuo Kuwahara (Arts Professional), Malaika Favorite (Individual Artist), Brad Means (Media) The Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board (Sponsor) and Levi Hill (Volunteer). Party includes a light Southern supper and music by Davis Wilson Hill.
Purchase tickets by June 6.
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
6:30 p.m.
$20
1301 Greene Street
706.826.4702
FILM
Book to Movie: True Grit (1969)
FILM
LA REINE MARGOT
Young Queen Margot finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage amidst a religious war between Catholics and Protestants. She hopes to escape with a new lover, but finds herself imprisoned by her powerful and ruthless family. Directed by Patrice Chéreau.
(French)
Headquarters Library
6:30 p.m.
FREE
823 Telfair Street
706.821.2604
CONCERT
MUSIC IN THE PARK: NORTH AUGUSTA IDOL SPOTLIGHT
Enjoy live music in this beautiful park setting, perfect for a date night or family outing.
Maude Edenfield Park
7 p.m.
free
400 Buena Vista Avenue
North Augusta
803.442.7588
FILM
HORSE CREEK: A TALE WORTH THE TELLING GALA PREMIER
Horse Creek Valley marks the boundary between Aiken and Edgefield and played a powerful role in the development of both counties. The film time travels through the incredible and rich history of this 24-mile area.
Aiken County Historical Museum
7 p.m.
$40 per person or $55 per couple (includes a copy of the film)
433 Newberry Street SW, Aiken
803.642.2015
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
FOR KIDS
SHAWN POPPY: REPTILE SHOW
Story time at the library.
Headquarters Library
9:30 a.m.
FREE
823 Telfair Street
706.821.2600
GOOD CAUSE
DANCING STARS OF AUGUSTA
This benefit features dinner and a dance performance by local celebrities matched with professional ballroom dancers to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Celebrity dancers include: Don Bailey, Deanna Brown-Thomas, Terra Carroll, Sean Frantom, Angela Hillesland, Abu Khan, Julian Osbon, Austin Rhodes and Amy Winn.
Bell Auditorium;
7 p.m.
$50
712 Telfair Street
706.731.9060
LITERARY
BOOK SIGNING: SAFFRON KELLEY
Augusta’s Saffron Kelley will discuss and sign copies of her new novella, Kindly.
The Book Tavern
7 p.m.
FREE
1026 Broad Street
706.826.1940
OUTDOORS
MOONLIGHT MUSIC CRUISE: CROSSTIE WALKERS
Enjoy live music on the Augusta Canal. Bring your own snacks and beverages.
Reservations are required.
Augusta Canal
7 p.m.
$25
1450 Greene Street
706.823.0440
FILM
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the fresh air while watching your favorite family films on a giant 30-foot screen.
Gates open at 7 p.m., and movies start at dusk.
Columbia County Amphitheater
8 p.m.
FREE
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
706.721.5736
THEATRE
AMADEUS
Le Chat Noir
8 p.m.
$25
304 8th Street
706.722.3322
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