This exhibition tells the story of archaeologist William Matthew Flinders Petrie and his exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization. Columbia Museum of Art. Columbia. 803-799-2810.
Events
05 / 1
(all day)
Start: 01/28/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/08/2008 - 12:00am
(all day)
Start: 03/22/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/25/2008 - 12:00am
Pays homage to the exceptional talent and unique vision of 22 African-American visual artists who have created dynamic abstract images and objects during their successful careers. Morris Museum of Art (all day)
Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/20/2008 - 12:00am
Through May 20. Greetings From Augusta: A Postcard Exhibit. Look back at vacation destinations in Augusta as depicted on postcards from the Golden Age of postcards in the modern era. Augusta Museum of History (all day)
Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am
Augusta Museum of History Through May 31. From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta. The Curator’s Corner at the Augusta Museum of History offers baseball fans a glimpse of souvenirs, photographs and game-used equipment. The micro-exhibit covers more than a century of local baseball history. (all day)
Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
(all day)
Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert
(all day)
Start: 04/16/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 05/07/2008 - 9:30pm
University Health Care System (all day)
Start: 04/18/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/04/2008 - 12:00am
April 18-May 4. New Bridge Spring Invitational 12 Goal. New Bridge Polo and Country Club. Aiken. 561-704-1055. (all day)
Start: 04/18/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert April 18-May 23. Kent Ambler. This artist’s woodcuts are largely autobiographical and influenced by his natural surroundings. Opening reception, April 18, 6-8 p.m. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495. (all day)
Start: 04/28/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/03/2008 - 12:00am
National Science Center’s Fort Discovery April 28-May 3. Space Week: Exploring the Universe. On April 28, join astronomer John Hodge for Robots from Earth Invade the Solar System: An Overview of Planetary Exploration. On April 29 and 30, come hear Jim Gerard’s talk: NASA: 50 Years of Exploration. On May 1 and 2 a representative of Cape Kennedy will share an interactive presentation. Other space-related activities will include Mars Probe Yard, StarLab and more. Start: 12:00 am
Columbia County Recreation 706-863-7523 April 21-May 9. Summer Basketball Registration. Boys and girls ages 10-15. Season played June-July. Start: 12:00 am
May 1 and 2. NASA Speakers. Come for exciting topics and interactive presentations from representatives of NASA from Cape Kennedy, Fla. National Science Center’s Fort Discovery Start: 12:00 am
Aiken County Recreation Center Start: 12:00 am
Children in grades 3-8 can audition for the Chorale’s preparatory and performance choirs and receive in-depth vocal choral training with local, national and international performance opportunities. Openings are limited. Call the ACC office at 706-826-4718 for an audition appointment. Start: 12:00 am
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Start: 12:00 am
May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Rhythm and Blooms. Music and flowers after hours will be offered at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia. Live entertainment, local artists, food and wine sampling in the Botanical Garden. For information visit www.riverbanks.org or call 803-779-8717. Start: 9:00 am
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Thursdays 9:00am Gentle Stretch- Appropriate for beginning students, as well as folks recovering from illness or injuries. The class consists of flowing, non-strenuous yoga movements designed to gently stretch skeletal muscles and deeply relax the nerous system. Start: 10:00 am
Weekly Story Time Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
This traveling exhibit examines our 28th president’s rich legacy. Proceeds benefit the projects and programs of Historic Augusta and the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson. Tues.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-724-0436. Start: 10:15 am
Columbia County Library Sign up is required for some programs. Call the library to inquire. Weekly Story Times. Quarterly registration is required. Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. 2 year olds. Start: 10:45 am
Weekly Story Time Start: 11:00 am
Columbia County Library Start: 11:00 am
Columbia County Libraries
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
May 1, 15 and 29. Lunch and Music in the Park. Bring your lunch and enjoy live music in the Augusta Commons. Noon-1:30 p.m. Call 706-821-1754 for information. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
April 15-May 20. 100 Medical Signs You Need to Know. This six-week course held on Tuesdays teaches important medical signs in American Sign Language. Class size is limited and pre-registration required. 1-2 p.m. Call Vivian Rice at 706-721-6929. Start: 4:00 pm
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Thursdays 4:00pm T'ai Chi- Uses Chineses martial art movement as a non-contact, non-combative way of improving health and energy and reducing stress. Its practice promotes flexibility, balance and physical control. It is also a moving meditation, where the mind ceners itself on each movement producing inner calm. The Tai Chi exercises improve the energy flow within the body. Start: 5:30 pm
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Thursdays 5:30pm Yoga Workout- A Sun Salute based Vinyasa class that is recommended for experienced students who want a more athletic yoga practice. Classes consist of a variety of postures that strengthen and limber the body. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Fun fitness class especially for children ages 9-16 with physical and developmental disabilities. Taught by specially trained personal trainers. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wilson Family Y. Class size is limited. For more information, visit the Wilson Branch or their website. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Fun fitness class especially for children ages 9-16 with physical and developmental disabilities. Taught by specially trained personal trainers. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wilson Family Y. Class size is limited. For more information, visit the Wilson Branch or their website. Start: 6:00 pm
Baby Boot Camp
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
April 17-May 1. Sign, Say and Play. Babies 6 months to 3 years can learn simple gestures for communicating with their parents and caregivers. Three Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 706-721-6929 for information. Start: 6:30 pm
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Thursdays 6:30pm Gentle Stretch- Appropriate for beginning students, as well as folks recovering from illness or injuries. The class consists of flowing, non-strenuous yoga movements designed to gently stretch skeletal muscles and deeply relax the nerous system. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
May 1. Jump for Joy. Monkey Joe’s Parties and Play in Martinez welcomes families with children who have special needs for an after hours event from 7-8 p.m. Admission is free. Call 706-922-JUMP or visit www.monkeyjoes.com for more information. Start: 7:15 pm
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Tuesdays 7:15pm | ||
05 / 2
(all day)
Start: 01/28/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/08/2008 - 12:00am
This exhibition tells the story of archaeologist William Matthew Flinders Petrie and his exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization. Columbia Museum of Art. Columbia. 803-799-2810. (all day)
Start: 03/22/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/25/2008 - 12:00am
Pays homage to the exceptional talent and unique vision of 22 African-American visual artists who have created dynamic abstract images and objects during their successful careers. Morris Museum of Art (all day)
Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/20/2008 - 12:00am
Through May 20. Greetings From Augusta: A Postcard Exhibit. Look back at vacation destinations in Augusta as depicted on postcards from the Golden Age of postcards in the modern era. Augusta Museum of History (all day)
Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am
Augusta Museum of History Through May 31. From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta. The Curator’s Corner at the Augusta Museum of History offers baseball fans a glimpse of souvenirs, photographs and game-used equipment. The micro-exhibit covers more than a century of local baseball history. (all day)
Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
(all day)
Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert
(all day)
Start: 04/16/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 05/07/2008 - 9:30pm
University Health Care System (all day)
Start: 04/18/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/04/2008 - 12:00am
April 18-May 4. New Bridge Spring Invitational 12 Goal. New Bridge Polo and Country Club. Aiken. 561-704-1055. (all day)
Start: 04/18/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert April 18-May 23. Kent Ambler. This artist’s woodcuts are largely autobiographical and influenced by his natural surroundings. Opening reception, April 18, 6-8 p.m. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495. (all day)
Start: 04/28/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/03/2008 - 12:00am
National Science Center’s Fort Discovery April 28-May 3. Space Week: Exploring the Universe. On April 28, join astronomer John Hodge for Robots from Earth Invade the Solar System: An Overview of Planetary Exploration. On April 29 and 30, come hear Jim Gerard’s talk: NASA: 50 Years of Exploration. On May 1 and 2 a representative of Cape Kennedy will share an interactive presentation. Other space-related activities will include Mars Probe Yard, StarLab and more. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Start: 12:00 am
May 2. Safe kids East Central Child Safety Seat Inspection. T MCG Annex II on 15th Street. Call 706-721-7606 to make an appointment. Start: 12:00 am
May 2. Aiken Lobster Race. Features Maine thoroughbred racing lobsters. Local restaurants provide gourmet food in the streets. Enjoy beach music, rides, family activities and more. Newberry Street. Downtown Aiken. 803-649-9500. Start: 12:00 am
May 1 and 2. NASA Speakers. Come for exciting topics and interactive presentations from representatives of NASA from Cape Kennedy, Fla. National Science Center’s Fort Discovery Start: 12:00 am
May 2. Science Store Special Event. Come for arts and crafts, balloons, face painting and more. Free with admission to Fort Discovery. National Science Center’s Fort Discovery Start: 12:00 am
First Friday of Each Month. Car Safety Seat Inspection Stations. MCG Annex II on 15th Street. Call 706-721-7606. Second Wednesday of Each Month at Columbia County Sheriff Substation, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr., Evans. Call 706-541-3970 to make an appointment. Start: 12:00 am
Columbia County Recreation 706-863-7523 April 21-May 9. Summer Basketball Registration. Boys and girls ages 10-15. Season played June-July. Start: 12:00 am
Children in grades 3-8 can audition for the Chorale’s preparatory and performance choirs and receive in-depth vocal choral training with local, national and international performance opportunities. Openings are limited. Call the ACC office at 706-826-4718 for an audition appointment. Start: 6:30 am
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Fridays 6:30am Gentle Stretch- Appropriate for beginning students, as well as folks recovering from illness or injuries. The class consists of flowing, non-strenuous yoga movements designed to gently stretch skeletal muscles and deeply relax the nerous system. Start: 6:30 am
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Fridays 6:30am Yoga Workout- A Sun Salute based Vinyasa class that is recommended for experienced students who want a more athletic yoga practice. Classes consist of a variety of postures that strengthen and limber the body. Start: 7:00 am
The Family Y May 2. Family Y Kids2Camp 5K Run. Enjoy a beautiful run across the Lake Thurmond Dam. Meet at Clarks Hill Park on the South Carolina side of the Thurmond Dam. Registration is 7-7:45 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. Kid’s 1/4 mile fun run begins at 8:45. Call Jeff at 706-359-2153. Start: 9:00 am
This stroller-based fitness program is designed for prenatal and postnatal women. Locations in Evans, Martinez and North Augusta. Baby Boot Camp classes at the Columbia County Memorial Gardens Park in Evans on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m. Start: 10:00 am
The Family Y
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
This traveling exhibit examines our 28th president’s rich legacy. Proceeds benefit the projects and programs of Historic Augusta and the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson. Tues.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-724-0436. Start: 12:00 pm
Sponsored by MCG. Open to all ambulatory MS participants. Noon. Wilson Family Y. Call Claudia Collins for fee and registration at 706-231-8213. Start: 12:00 pm
Sponsored by MCG. Open to all ambulatory MS participants. Noon. Wilson Family Y. Call Claudia Collins for fee and registration at 706-231-8213. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
April 15-May 20. 100 Medical Signs You Need to Know. This six-week course held on Tuesdays teaches important medical signs in American Sign Language. Class size is limited and pre-registration required. 1-2 p.m. Call Vivian Rice at 706-721-6929. Start: 1:30 pm
Open to all ambulatory Parkinson’s participants. 1:30 p.m. at the Wilson Family Y indoor pool. Physician’s permission required. Call for more information. Start: 1:30 pm
Open to all ambulatory Parkinson’s participants. 1:30 p.m. at the Wilson Family Y indoor pool. Physician’s permission required. Call for more information. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
A support group for mothers recovering from or experiencing postpartum depression and mothers who need some support as a new parent. Meets in Mob 1, Suite 310 at Doctors Hospital each Friday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Infants welcome. Contact Nicole at 706-627-7795 for more information. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
A support group for mothers recovering from or experiencing postpartum depression and mothers who need some support as a new parent. Meets in Mob 1, Suite 310 at Doctors Hospital each Friday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Infants welcome. Contact Nicole at 706-627-7795 for more information. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
May 2 and June 6. First Friday and Car Show. 6-10 p.m. Augusta Common. Call 706-821-1754 for information. Start: 6:30 pm
The Family Y Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Register at any branch or online at www.thefamilyy.org or call 706-922-9622. Ongoing Mondays and Fridays. Adult Volleyball. At the Wilson Branch at 6:30 p.m. Call James Thomas at 706-922-9668. Start: 6:30 pm
Ongoing Mondays and Fridays. Adult Volleyball. At the Wilson Branch at 6:30 p.m. Call James Thomas at 706-922-9668. The Family Y Start: 8:00 pm
May 2-3. Dearly Departed. Not since Steel Magnolias has a more colorful and dysfunctional group of Southern eccentrics gathered below the Mason-Dixon line. 8 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438. Start: 8:00 pm
May 2-3. A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That. One hundred of the Augusta Mini Theatre’s drama and piano students perform pieces that address society and peer pressure. 8 p.m. Jack B. Patrick Technology Center. Augusta Technical College. 706- 722-0598. Start: 8:00 pm
May 2-4. The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and Toto dance down the yellow brick road to discover the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, and to defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. Presented by the Augusta Players. May 2 and 3, 8 p.m. May 4, 3 p.m. Imperial Theatre. 706-826-4707 or purchase online at www.augustaplayers.org. Start: 8:00 pm
May 2. Cello Choir. Performance by the Augusta State University Music Department. 8 p.m. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. 706-667-4100. | ||
05 / 3
(all day)
Start: 01/28/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/08/2008 - 12:00am
This exhibition tells the story of archaeologist William Matthew Flinders Petrie and his exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization. Columbia Museum of Art. Columbia. 803-799-2810. (all day)
Start: 03/22/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/25/2008 - 12:00am
Pays homage to the exceptional talent and unique vision of 22 African-American visual artists who have created dynamic abstract images and objects during their successful careers. Morris Museum of Art (all day)
Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/20/2008 - 12:00am
Through May 20. Greetings From Augusta: A Postcard Exhibit. Look back at vacation destinations in Augusta as depicted on postcards from the Golden Age of postcards in the modern era. Augusta Museum of History (all day)
Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am
Augusta Museum of History Through May 31. From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta. The Curator’s Corner at the Augusta Museum of History offers baseball fans a glimpse of souvenirs, photographs and game-used equipment. The micro-exhibit covers more than a century of local baseball history. (all day)
Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
(all day)
Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert
(all day)
Start: 04/16/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 05/07/2008 - 9:30pm
University Health Care System (all day)
Start: 04/18/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/04/2008 - 12:00am
April 18-May 4. New Bridge Spring Invitational 12 Goal. New Bridge Polo and Country Club. Aiken. 561-704-1055. (all day)
Start: 04/18/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert April 18-May 23. Kent Ambler. This artist’s woodcuts are largely autobiographical and influenced by his natural surroundings. Opening reception, April 18, 6-8 p.m. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495. End: 12:00 am
Start: 04/28/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/03/2008 - 12:00am
National Science Center’s Fort Discovery April 28-May 3. Space Week: Exploring the Universe. On April 28, join astronomer John Hodge for Robots from Earth Invade the Solar System: An Overview of Planetary Exploration. On April 29 and 30, come hear Jim Gerard’s talk: NASA: 50 Years of Exploration. On May 1 and 2 a representative of Cape Kennedy will share an interactive presentation. Other space-related activities will include Mars Probe Yard, StarLab and more. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Start: 12:00 am
May 3. James Brown Birthday Bash. Presented by the Augusta Museum of History. Time TBA. Augusta Common. Call 706-722-8454. Start: 12:00 am
Children in grades 3-8 can audition for the Chorale’s preparatory and performance choirs and receive in-depth vocal choral training with local, national and international performance opportunities. Openings are limited. Call the ACC office at 706-826-4718 for an audition appointment. Start: 12:00 am
Columbia County Recreation 706-863-7523 April 21-May 9. Summer Basketball Registration. Boys and girls ages 10-15. Season played June-July. Start: 8:30 am
End: 12:30 pm
Trinity Hospital of Augusta
Start: 8:30 am
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Saturdays 8:30am Yoga Workout- A Sun Salute based Vinyasa class that is recommended for experienced students who want a more athletic yoga practice. Classes consist of a variety of postures that strengthen and limber the body. Start: 9:00 am
Swim team for all ages of physically disabled swimmers to train for competition in disabled swim meets. 6:45 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. on Saturdays. Call Claudia Collins at 706-922-9664 for fees and other information. Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
May 3. CSRA Transition Resource Fair. This free multi-county event, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Labor Vocational Rehabilitation Program and East Georgia Learning Resource System, will help educate parents and students with disabilities, as well as professionals in the field of special education, about available community services. 9 a.m.-noon. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Doctors Hospital Start: 9:00 am
This stroller-based fitness program is designed for prenatal and postnatal women. Locations in Evans, Martinez and North Augusta. Baby Boot Camp classes at the Columbia County Memorial Gardens Park in Evans on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m. Start: 9:00 am
Swim team for all ages of physically disabled swimmers to train for competition in disabled swim meets. 6:45 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. on Saturdays. Call Claudia Collins at 706-922-9664 for fees and other information. Start: 9:30 am
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park and Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy
Start: 10:00 am
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Saturdays 10:00am Gentle Stretch- Appropriate for beginning students, as well as folks recovering from illness or injuries. The class consists of flowing, non-strenuous yoga movements designed to gently stretch skeletal muscles and deeply relax the nerous system. Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
May 3. 11th Annual Pendleton King Park Plant Swap and Sale. Bring plants to trade with other gardeners. Those wishing to sell their own items can bring a display table. The park will open at 9 a.m. for setup. Swap and sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 706-738-4321. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
April 19-May 3. ABC-1-2-3s of American Sign Language. Children ages 6-12 learn basic sign language through fun activities, games and skills practice. Pre-registration required by calling Vivian Rice at 706-721-6929. Three Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
This traveling exhibit examines our 28th president’s rich legacy. Proceeds benefit the projects and programs of Historic Augusta and the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson. Tues.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-724-0436. Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
May 3. MCGHealth Asthma Awareness Carnival. Free. Pre-register to receive a free asthma kit valued at $100. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 706-721-3712 or 3225. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Reed Creek Park
Start: 10:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
April 12-June 1. Georgia Renaissance Festival. This elaborate 15th-century kingdom features more than 1,000 colorfully costumed characters, jousting knights, birds of prey show, great food and a sprawling artist market. Saturdays and Sundays including Memorial Day. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fairburn. 770-964-8575. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
May 3. Payback: Celebrate James Brown. Includes performances by the Soul Generals and headlining artists, the Doobie Brothers. Noon-11 p.m. Augusta Museum of History. 706-722-8454. Start: 12:30 pm
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Saturdays 12:30pm Kripal DansKinetics- Appropriate for all fitness levels. A yoga and dance-based fitness experience that uses music and movement to bring you to life, elevate your heart rate, lower your inhibitions, and connect you to your body with joy and acceptance. Eclectic musical mix. No dance experience required. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
April 15-May 20. 100 Medical Signs You Need to Know. This six-week course held on Tuesdays teaches important medical signs in American Sign Language. Class size is limited and pre-registration required. 1-2 p.m. Call Vivian Rice at 706-721-6929. Start: 7:00 pm
May 3. On With the Show. Presented by the Garden City Chorus and featuring Quadzilla and local barbershop quartets. 7 p.m. ASU Maxwell Theatre. 706-667-4100. Start: 7:05 pm
Augusta GreenJackets
Start: 7:30 pm
May 3. Flyin’ Dogs & Cuttin’ Logs. Dock Dogs, the independent sanctioning body for dock jumping and dock diving canine performance sports, is bringing competition as seen on ESPN and the Outdoor Channel. Features dogs running down a 40-foot dock and diving into a pool of water after an object. An event that is the perfect blend of athletic ability and extreme stunt performance. The event also features the Iron Jack Lumberjacks, who will compete in a variety of challenges to include speed climbing trees mounted to the arena ceiling. 7:30 p.m. Start: 8:00 pm
May 2-4. The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and Toto dance down the yellow brick road to discover the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, and to defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. Presented by the Augusta Players. May 2 and 3, 8 p.m. May 4, 3 p.m. Imperial Theatre. 706-826-4707 or purchase online at www.augustaplayers.org. Start: 8:00 pm
May 2-3. Dearly Departed. Not since Steel Magnolias has a more colorful and dysfunctional group of Southern eccentrics gathered below the Mason-Dixon line. 8 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438. Start: 8:00 pm
May 2-3. A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That. One hundred of the Augusta Mini Theatre’s drama and piano students perform pieces that address society and peer pressure. 8 p.m. Jack B. Patrick Technology Center. Augusta Technical College. 706- 722-0598. | ||
05 / 4
(all day)
Start: 01/28/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/08/2008 - 12:00am
This exhibition tells the story of archaeologist William Matthew Flinders Petrie and his exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization. Columbia Museum of Art. Columbia. 803-799-2810. (all day)
Start: 03/22/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/25/2008 - 12:00am
Pays homage to the exceptional talent and unique vision of 22 African-American visual artists who have created dynamic abstract images and objects during their successful careers. Morris Museum of Art (all day)
Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/20/2008 - 12:00am
Through May 20. Greetings From Augusta: A Postcard Exhibit. Look back at vacation destinations in Augusta as depicted on postcards from the Golden Age of postcards in the modern era. Augusta Museum of History (all day)
Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am
Augusta Museum of History Through May 31. From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta. The Curator’s Corner at the Augusta Museum of History offers baseball fans a glimpse of souvenirs, photographs and game-used equipment. The micro-exhibit covers more than a century of local baseball history. (all day)
Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am
End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
(all day)
Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert
(all day)
Start: 04/16/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 05/07/2008 - 9:30pm
University Health Care System End: 12:00 am
Start: 04/18/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/04/2008 - 12:00am
April 18-May 4. New Bridge Spring Invitational 12 Goal. New Bridge Polo and Country Club. Aiken. 561-704-1055. (all day)
Start: 04/18/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert April 18-May 23. Kent Ambler. This artist’s woodcuts are largely autobiographical and influenced by his natural surroundings. Opening reception, April 18, 6-8 p.m. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495. (all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
(all day)
Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Start: 12:00 am
Children in grades 3-8 can audition for the Chorale’s preparatory and performance choirs and receive in-depth vocal choral training with local, national and international performance opportunities. Openings are limited. Call the ACC office at 706-826-4718 for an audition appointment. Start: 12:00 am
Columbia County Recreation 706-863-7523 April 21-May 9. Summer Basketball Registration. Boys and girls ages 10-15. Season played June-July. Start: 9:00 am
Radiant Well-being Yoga Center April-May; Sundays 9:00am Gentle Stretch- Appropriate for beginning students, as well as folks recovering from illness or injuries. The class consists of flowing, non-strenuous yoga movements designed to gently stretch skeletal muscles and deeply relax the nerous system. Start: 10:30 am
End: 6:00 pm
April 12-June 1. Georgia Renaissance Festival. This elaborate 15th-century kingdom features more than 1,000 colorfully costumed characters, jousting knights, birds of prey show, great food and a sprawling artist market. Saturdays and Sundays including Memorial Day. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fairburn. 770-964-8575. Start: 11:00 am
May 4. A Day in the Country. Featuring country musicians Jason Aldean, Kelly Pickler and Lee Brice. Also enjoy clogging, crafts and food vendors. Gates open at 11 a.m. Augusta Riverfront Marina. 803-278-4849. | ||