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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.
SATURDAY, MAY 28
FESTIVAL
PAPA JOE’S BANJOBQUE
See 5/27 for details.
Saturday’s music: Doc Watson & Dave Holt, Old Crow Medicine Show, Frontier Ruckus, Charlie Parr & The Black Twig Pickers, Little Roy and Lizzie, Crosstie Walkers, Peachtree Station, Chatham County Line, Bloodkin and Sibling String.
MARKET - a verge sponsored community event
AUGUSTA MARKET AT THE RIVER
Augusta’s outdoor market with fresh locally grown produce, bread, food and other products.
Eighth Street Bulkhead (Reynolds and Eighth streets)
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
2 Eighth St.
706.627.0128
www.THEAUGUSTAMARKET.COM
OUTDOORS
DISCOVERY PADDLE: SPIDER LILY
Read more on page 33. www.vergelive.com
10 a.m.
$2
Augusta Levee Road
706.823.0440
CRAFTS
ZANGER BASKETS
Laura Lee Zanger is the author of the novel Spirit Voice and numerous basketry books. She will demonstrate the art of basket making with Cherokee-style twills.
Nancy Carson Library
11 a.m.
FREE
135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta
803.279.5767
www.ABBE-LIB.ORG
FOR KIDS
KARATE HISTORY & EXHIBITION
Join Johnny Hughes and learn karate moves.
For ages 6 to 12.
Headquarters Library
1 p.m.
FREE
823 Telfair St.
706.821.2600
PARADE
AIKEN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Sponsored by James L. Hammons Marine Corps League Detachment 939. Downtown Aiken
1 p.m.
FREE
Downtown Aiken
www.AIKENMCL.ORG
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
CHORAL
A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
A tribute in music, words and pictures to those men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for America’s continued freedom by the
Augusta Choral Society.
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
7:30 p.m.
$10 to $20
1301 Greene St.
706.826.4713
THEATRE
RENT
See 5/20 for details. www.vergelive.com
Aiken Community Playhouse
8 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 29
WORSHIP
Worship in the Park Join Second Baptist Church for fellowship in the park, a day of worship, praise, games and food.
Smith-Hazel Perry Park
all day
FREE
400 Kershaw St., Aiken
803.644.3994
OUTDOORS
DISCOVERY PADDLE: SPIDER LILY
Read more on page 29. www.vergelive.com
2 p.m.
THEATRE
RENT
See 5/20 for details. www.vergelive.com
Aiken Community Playhouse
3 p.m.
JAZZ
CANDLELIGHT JAZZ: JAZZ4KIDS FEATURING KEMBA COFIELD
Jazz under the stars, bring your own seating and picnic.
The River Stage at the Eighth St. Bulkhead, Riverwalk
8 p.m.
$6
2 Eighth Street
706.495.6238
www.GARDENCITYJAZZ.COM
MONDAY, MAY 30
CONCERT
AIKEN CIVIC BALLET
Bring a picnic, blanket and lawn chairs for an evening of music outdoors. Hopelands Gardens
7 p.m.
FREE
135 Dupree Place SW, Aiken
803.642.7631
CONCERT
MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT ON THE RIVER
The Augusta Concert Band presents this annual concert live on the
Savannah River.
Jessye Norman Amphitheater
7 p.m.
1 Ninth St.
706.667.4100
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