Wednesday, May 25, 2011

So many things to do ...

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
FILM
MOVIE MARATHON: BILL & TED ADVENTURES
Headquarters Library; 
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
free
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600
www.ECGRL.ORG

FOR KIDS
Jazz for Kids
Learn more about jazz with activities for ages 5 to 10.
Columbia County Library
1 p.m.
FREE
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
706.863.1946
www.ECGRL.ORG

SPORTS
AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS vs. the Savannah Sand Gnats.
On Wednesdays play Baseball Bingo for free and win some great prizes!
Lake Olmstead Stadium
7:05 p.m.
$6 to $8 for adults; kids 3 and under are $1
78 Milledge Road
706.736.7889
www.GREENJACKETS.NET

THURSDAY, MAY 26
GALA
HISTORIC AUGUSTA’S COTTON BALL
Dr. and Mrs. Greg Gay open their home for this year’s membership gala for Historic Augusta. Enjoy music by The Unmentionables.
The home of Dr. and Mrs. Greg Gay
6:30 to 9:30 p.m
Admission is current membership in Historic Augusta
1316 Comfort Road
706.724.0436
www.HISTORICAUGUSTA.ORG

CONCERT
MUSIC IN THE PARK: ROB FOSTER AND PULSAR
Maude Edenfield Park
7 p.m.
free
400 Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta
803.442.7588
www.NAARTSCOUNCIL.ORG

THEATRE
Becky’s New Car
See listing on 5/20 for details.
Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre
7 p.m


SPORTS
AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS vs. the Savannah Sand Gnats.
Lake Olmstead Stadium
7:05 p.m.
$6 to $8 for adults; kids 3 and under are $1
78 Milledge Road
www.GREENJACKETS.NET


FRIDAY, MAY 27
COMPETITION 
FIRESIDE KIDS COOKING COMPETITION
During the Papa Joe’s BanjoBQue, kids can fire up the grill at Fireside’s Kids Cooking Competition. Using new Big Green Eggs, each team of two kids (with an adult supervisor) will cook burgers - getting as creative as they want with what goes in and on the burger.
The Hippodrome
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
$15, ages 12 and under free
5540 Jefferson Davis Highway, Beech Island
706.722.3939
www.IDRATHERBEFIRESIDE.COM

FESTIVAL 
PAPA JOE’S BANJOBQUE 
This bluegrass festival and barbecue cook-off was created to honor Joe Pond and some of the things he loved most: toe-tapping bluegrass music and finger-licking good barbecue in an atmosphere the entire family can enjoy.Friday’s music:  John Popper & The Duskray Troubadour, The Blue Dogs, The Whiskey Gentry, Sibling String and Crosstie Walker.
The North Augusta Hippodrome
6 p.m.
Weekend Pass $30, Friday only $15, Saturday only, $15 to $25
5540 Jefferson Davis Highway, Beech Island
info@banjobque.com 
www.BANJOBQUE.COM

DANCE
DANCING BY THE RIVER 
Learn different types of dancing such as salsa, line dancing and shag. Make sure to have your dancing shoes on to dance the night away by the beautiful Savannah River.
Boeckh Park in Hammond’s Ferry
7 p.m.
FREE
501 Front St., North Augusta
803.613.1641
www.HAMMONDSFERRY.COM

OUTDOORS
MOONLIGHT MUSIC CRUISE: KEITH GREGORY 
Enjoy live music on the Augusta Canal. Bring your own snacks and beverages. 
Augusta Canal
7 p.m.
$25
1450 Greene St
 706.823.0440
www.AUGUSTACANAL.COM

THEATRE
Becky’s New Car
See listing on 5/20 for details. www.vergelive.com
Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre
7 p.m
SPORTS
AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS vs. the Savannah Sand Gnats.
Lake Olmstead Stadium
7:05 p.m.
$6 to $8 for adults; kids 3 and under are $1
78 Milledge Road
www.GREENJACKETS.NET

THEATRE
RENT 
See 5/20 for details. www.vergelive.com
Aiken Community Playhouse
8 p.m.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
THE COMEDY ZONE: BOSWELL + MEYERS 
@ Somewhere in Augusta  | 8 p.m.   $8 
THE ENDALLS @ Wild Wing Café

THURSDAY, MAY 26
BLURRING THE LINE + STILLVIEW + NINE DAYS DESCENT
@ Sky City | 9 p.m.  $5 
THE MASON JARS @ Metro Coffee House & Pub
BRANDI THORNTON @ Wild Wing Café

FRIDAY, MAY 27
COALTRAIN @ Coyote’s | 8 p.m.
OLD MAN CRAZY @ The Cotton Patch | 8 p.m.
CROSSIN DIXON @ The Country Club | 8 p.m. $5 to $7
DISCO HELL @ The Soul Bar 9 p.m.
THE CORDUORY ROAD @ Stillwater Tap Room | 10 p.m.    $4
COCOA DYLAN @ Metro Coffee House & Pub
CHICK FLIX @ Wild Wing Café


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Saturday, May 21, 2011



SATURDAY, MAY 21
MARKET
AUGUSTA MARKET AT THE RIVER
Fresh locally grown produce, bread, food and other products.
Eighth Street Bulkhead
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
2 Eighth St.
706.627.0128
www.THEAUGUSTAMARKET.COM

FESTIVAL
LIFE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EXPO
Aiken Icon 2011
Jakes Outdoor Events
Aiken Horsepower car show, free health screenings and cooking demos
USC Aiken Convocation Center
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
375 Robert Bell Parkway, Aiken
803.643.6901
www.USCATIX.COM

GOOD CAUSE
LET’S WALK, AUGUSTA!
Get walking for your health with a one mile walk along the Augusta Canal. Enjoy light refreshments and a health fair conducted by GHSU medical students. Learn how to start a community walking group.
Sibley Mill
9 to 11 a.m.
FREE
on the Augusta Canal - adjacent to the Kroc Center
803.960.7477

OUTDOORS
INTRO TO FLY CASTING
You do not have to wade in a mountain stream to enjoy fly-casting. Come see what it’s all about, and you might be as hooked as the fish you catch! Mistletoe State Park
9:30 a.m.
$5 parking fee
3725 Mistletoe Road, Appling
706.541.0321

FOR KIDS
CHILDREN’S DAY
19th century games and activities for children – a great family experience. Redcliffe Plantation
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$3
181 Redcliffe Road, Beech Island
803.827.1473

FOR KIDS
SUMMER READING KICK OFF 
Get summer reading folders and enjoy fun activities including a water slide, climbing wall, sumo wrestling suits, sidewalk art and live entertainment. Columbia County Library
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
706.863.1946

FESTIVAL
MAYFEST 
Live performances from national, regional and local artists.
May Park
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE
622 Fourth St.
803.279.2330

EDUCATION
BASIC RESUME WRITING
Learn how to write a solid resume.
Registration required
Friedman Library
10:30 a.m.
FREE
1447 Jackson Road
706.736.6758

FESTIVAL
TIME TO CARE FAIR
Bring the family for food, games, crafts and local entertainment.
Augusta Common
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
936 Reynolds St.
706.821.1754

GOOD CAUSE
FEATHERED FRIENDS RESCUE OPEN HOUSE
Save a bird today! Open house offers all you can eat, live bands and a DJ during this special fund raising event.
Feathered Friends Rescue
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
$15
612 Byrd Drive, Harlem
706.556.2424 

BLUEGRASS
BLIND WILLIE MCTELL BLUES FESTIVAL
Paying homage to country blues legend Willie McTell, this year’s festival features Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Marcia Ball, Jimmy Hall & the Prisoners of Love, Crosstie Walkers and more.
Festival grounds are one mile north of I-20, Exit 172
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
$25 advance, $35 gate, ages 12 and under, free
Stagecoach Road, Thomson

FILM
MAD MAX MANIA: MOVIE MARATHON Back to back Mad Mel Gibson movies with a bit of Tina Turner.
Popcorn and drinks provided.
Headquarters Library
11 a.m.
FREE
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600

FOR KIDS
TARA SCHEYER AND THE MUD PUPPY BAND
Enjoy the end of spring with this family concert designed to get little Mud Puppies moving and shaking.
The Well
11 a.m.
$6 for ages 3 and up, ages 2 and under free
1285-B Broad St.

OUTDOORS
THE PROTECTED ANIMALS OF GEORGIA
Look at some of the 117 species protected in Georgia and how to get involved with restoration and preservation of wildlife.
Reed Creek Wetlands Interpretative Center
11 a.m.
$1
3820 Park Lane, Martinez
706.210.4027

LITERARY
BOOK SIGNING: TIECE MICKENS
Local author Tiece Mickens will sign her newest book Checkmate 2, a fictional story that takes place in the CSRA.
Headquarters Library
1 to 2:30 p.m.
FREE
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600 

FOR KIDS
TIME WITH TINA TERRY
Enjoy story time, a puppet show and educational fun.
Headquarters Library
2:30 p.m.
FREE
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600

THEATRE
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
See listing on 5/20 for details.
Augusta Mini Theatre
3 p.m.

THEATRE
Becky’s New Car See listing on 5/20 for details.
Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre
7 p.m
THEATRE
Looking Into The Future See 5/20 for details
Augusta Mini Theatre
8 p.m.
THEATRE
RENT
See 5/20 for details
Aiken Community Playhouse
8 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 22
LITERARY
Book Signing: Melissa Marr
Author of the popular Wicked Lovely series will discuss her new book Graveminder.
Headquarters Library
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600 

EDUCATION
Great Decisions
Germany Ascendant The Foreign Policy Association’s public education initiative to create more informed and engaged citizens by bringing people together to discuss U.S. foreign policy and global affairs issues. A 30-minute documentary will be shown, followed by a round table discussion.
Aiken County Library
2:30 p.m.
FREE
314 Chesterfield St., Aiken
803.642.2020

CHORAL
MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES
Ever wonder “What was that classical piece I heard in the movie?” The Aiken Choral Society presents favorite classical selections by Verdi, Mozart, Orff, Offenbach, Delibes and the contemporary filmscore composer John Williams — from the soundtracks of Amadeus, The Godfather I & III, Cheaper by the Dozen (with Steve Martin), The American President, Harry Potter: The Prisoner of Azkaban, Amistad and others.
Cornerstone Baptist Church
3 p.m.
$15
100 Cornerstone Drive, Aiken

JAZZ
CANDLELIGHT JAZZ: THREE SIDES OF JAZZ
Jazz under the stars, bring your own seating and picnic.
The River Stage at the Eighth Street Bulkhead, Riverwalk
8 p.m.
$6
2 Eighth Street
706.495.6238

MONDAY, MAY 23
FOR KIDS
MONDAY MATINEE MOVIE: YOGI BEAR
Bring your own snacks, preferably in a pic-a-nic basket! (Note: this film is rated PG for mild rude humor). 
Diamond Lakes Library
2 p.m.
FREE
101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah; 706.772.2432 ECGRL.ORG

CONCERT
SUZUKI STRINGS
Bring a picnic, blanket and lawn chairs for an evening of music outdoors at Hopelands Gardens.
Hopelands Gardens
7 p.m.
FREE
135 Dupree Place SW, Aiken
803.642.7631


NIGHT LIFE - SATURDAY, May 21

BRANT QUICK @ The Cotton Patch | 8 p.m.; free

JOHN KARL @ The Country Club | 8 p.m.; $5 to $7

BRIAN DAVIS + CHASE RICE + FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE 
@ Coyote’s | 9 p.m.; $10 advance, $12 day of show

EAT LIGHTNING + DJs MATTO & BUZZELL @ Sky City
10 p.m.; $5 

DJ FUGI @ The Playground Bar
10 p.m.

JOHN KOLBECK and FRIENDS @ Metro Coffee House & Pub

ROCKIT RIDE 
@ Wild Wing Café

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

a sneak peak.... engage.


Sunday Sales Might Become Reality
A Fire Breathing Dragon in Martinez
Aiken’s Grand Old Lady 
Prelude to A Lincoln Center Premiere
A City Dog’s Playground
Off the Grid: Augusta’s Homeless
The Vision Behind ET AL

A New Wine Tasting Party Comes to Aiken
Soy Noodle House Expands
Fort Gordon’s Positive Economic Impact
and more...

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Day One - Thursday Night


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heard around town - what’s happening in augusta and aiken

The Whistle Stop Café, the beloved local breakfast joint on the corner of Sixth and Greene streets, closed last year. Soon, it will be back in business.


“I found out on a Friday that the owner was pursuing other interests and that I had till the end of the day Saturday to get whatever I could from the place,” says Barry Hager, who managed and cooked at the Whistle Stop alongside waitress Tammy Salter. “It was a real shame, because I know a lot of people who did not expect it to close and who missed getting their breakfast on the way to work.”

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