Arts, Music and More February 2012

February 1-February 17

Jerome Meadows and Staci Swider Exhibits

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. 706-722-5495.

February 2

Igudesman and Joo

Classical musicians Aleksey Igudesman and Richard Hyung-ki Joo combine comedy with classical music and popular culture. Etherredge Center. USC-Aiken. 803-641-3305

February 4

SOA Columbia County Music Series Performance

Wendy Cohen, flute, and Vonda Darr, harp. 7:30 p.m. Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center. 706-826-4705

February 9

Pops at the Bell! With the Temptations

One of the most successful groups to record for Motown records teams with the SOA for an unforgettable evening. Food donations for the Golden Harvest Food Bank will be collected at the concert in collection bins located throughout the auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Bell Auditorium. 706-826-4705

February 9

Faculty Artist Recital. Issac Holmes

7:30 p.m. Etherredge Center. USC-Aiken. 803-641-3305.

February 9-10

Stig Rossen: Lovers and Heroes of Broadway and Beyond

The best of romantic Broadway music in time for Valentine’s Day. Aiken Performing Arts. URS Center for the Performing Arts. 803-643-4774.

February 10

Southern Soul & Song With Rhonda Vincent and the Rage

One of the most in-demand artists in bluegrass returns to the series. 7:30 p.m. Imperial Theatre. 706-722-8341.

February 10-12

Cinderella

ASU Opera Ensemble presentation. 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m.  Maxwell Theatre. ASU campus. 706-667-4100.

February 11

Valentine’s Serenade

Masterworks Chorale. 8 p.m. Aiken Center for the Performing Arts. 803-641-3305.

February 14

ASU Jazz Ensemble Concert

7:30 p.m. Maxwell Theatre. ASU campus. 706-667-4100.

February 14

Friends in Song: Music of the Heart

Love songs for a Valentine’s evening. Benefits CSRA Humane Society. 7 p.m. St. John United Methodist Church. 706-724-9641.
February 18. SOA Symphony Series Performance: The Great. Liszt’s Dante’s Inferno, Stravinsky’s Great Gamble and  Schubert’s Great C Major. 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Augusta. 706-826-4705.

February 23

ASU Orchestra and Wind Ensemble

7:30 p.m. Maxwell Theatre. ASU campus. 706-667-4100.

February 24-26

Chicago

Presented by the Augusta Players. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 3 p.m. Sunday. Imperial Theatre. 706-826-4707.

February 24, 25, 26, March 2, 3

You Can’t Take It With You

In this classic comedy learn how to put fun in dysfunction. 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. URS Center for Performing Arts. Aiken. 803-648-1438.

February 25

Band Art Project

This event started as a senior class project and has turned into a highly anticipated annual event. Thirteen artists will complete a painting in the time frame of one song. The works are donated to the Walton Rehabilitation Health System’s Annual Undercover Artists Show. This year’s bands include The Industry, The Mood and Eleventhour. 7 p.m. at Freedom Bible Church, 702 North Belair Rd., Evans

February 28

Richmond County All Elementary School Choral Festival

7 p.m. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.

Morris Museum of Art

1 Tenth St. 706-724-7501 or www.themorris.org

February 2

Toddler Time: A Man Named Dave. 

February 2

Art as a Window to the Mind

The Music and Mystique of Johnny Mercer. Performance and discussion about the musician. Reception follows. 6-8:30 p.m

February 5

Artrageous! Family Sunday: Feel the Rhythm

An exciting look at African-American heritage

February 9

Art Now! Marcus Kenney

New program features conversation with cutting-edge contemporary artists. 

February 12

Music at the Morris: Tim Owings

Romantic tunes by classical pianist. 2 p.m

February 15

The Toe Tactic

Southern Circuit Film Series. 6 p.m.

February 17

Art at Lunch: Framing Mary Whyte

Smith Coleman discusses frames he created for his wife’s watercolor paintings in Working South.

February 18, 25

Artist Workshop. Face Jugs With David Stuart.

Musical Theatre Workshops and Footnotes Dance Academy

3833 Martinez Blvd., Martinez (in front of the Martinez Post Office).
Contact Mickey Lubeck, director, at 706-231-1759, musicaltheatredirector@gmail.com. www.onwiththeshow.biz.

Ongoing

Multiple studios for classes in acting, voice and dance. Visit their Web site for current class offerings.

Visual Praise Studios

3497 Wheeler Rd., Augusta
Call Jocelyn Richard, Director, at 706-733-2926.
Tuesdays. Worship Dance Classes for Homeschoolers. Ages 4 and up. Classes are held in the afternoons. Call for class times.
Wednesdays and Saturdays. Praise Stretch and Tone for Moms. Call for times.
Saturdays. Girls Liturgical Dance Workshop. Call for times.