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05 / 26 Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries From the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology (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. more info From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta (all day) Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454. 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. more info Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson-Lest We Forget. (all day) Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 1116 Phillips St. 706-724-3576 or www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. April 6-June 30. Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson–Lest We Forget. As a special feature for the first Augusta Photography Festival June 19-21, William Anderson will compile a retrospective of black and white photographs from between 1958 and 2008. more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (all day) Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. April 14-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495 more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art) (all day) Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. more info Karate Classes at Garrett Gym (near Augusta National) (all day) Start: 05/19/2008 - 12:00am End: 09/16/2008 - 9:04am Karate and martial arts classes are being held at Garrett Gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:40. Garrett Gym is located at 1110 Eisenhower Drive right bext to Garrett Elementary. Eisenhower Drive starts near the entrance of the Augusta National Golf Course (Masters golf). Classes are for ages 8 and up and are $30 per month with no contracts and no testing fees. Go to www.csraDefensiveArts.com or www.csrakarate.com for more details. more info Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program (all day) Start: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/25/2008 - 12:00am East Central Georgia Regional Library System Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program. Begins May 23 and runs through July 25. Children and young adults will receive prizes for reading and programs will be held throughout the summer at various locations. Contact your local library for more information. more info Family Y Swimming Lessons Summer Session Begins Start: 12:00 am 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. May 26 and June 23. Swimming Lessons Summer Session Begins. Ages 6 months and up for beginners to adult intermediate. more info Augusta Children’s Chorale Auditions 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. more info Martial Arts Classes (Aiken County Recreation Center) Start: 12:00 am Aiken County Recreation Center 803-292-8413 or csradefensivearts.com. Mondays and Thursdays. Karate and Martial Arts Classes. Call for fees and registration. more info Memorial Day Concert Start: 12:00 am May 26. Memorial Day Concert. This free concert will be held at the Jessye Norman Ampitheater on 9th Street. Time TBA. Call 706-821-1754 for information. more info Meditative Posture- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 8:30 am Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Mondays 8:30am Meditative Posture- Uses classical yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the body. Postures are led in a slow meditative manner with longer holding to generate heat and encourage the body to release deep-seated tension. more info Kabuye Soccer Clinic Start: 9:00 am Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am End: 05/29/2008 - 12:00pm The Kabuye Soccer Academy will host a SOCCER CLINIC for boys and girls, ages 6-14 at the Sweetwater Park fields. The clinic will run from 26-29 May, 2008 -- from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Clinic will be run by Patrick Kabuye who was recently featured in the McDuffie Mirror and assists with the soccer teams at Thomson High school. Registration forms are available at the Sweetwater gymnasium. You may also contact Patrick at P.O. more info Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions Start: 9:00 am Baby Boot Camp Contact Stephanie at stephanie.mcwhorter@babybootcamp.com or visit http://www.babybootcamp.com. Ongoing. Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions. 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. and Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. more info Two-dler Storytime Start: 10:15 am Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Two-dler Storytime. For 2-year-olds. 10:15 a.m. more info Preschool Storytime Start: 11:00 am Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m. more info Augusta GreenJackets vs Charleston Riverdogs Start: 2:05 pm Augusta GreenJackets Lake Olmstead Stadium Home Games 706-736-7889 May 25 and 26. vs. Charleston Riverdogs. 2:05 p.m. more info Adult Volleyball 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. more info Free Movies on Mondays- Augusta's Headquarters Library Start: 6:30 pm Augusta's Headquarters Library Mondays. Free Movies. 6:30 p.m. more info Gentle Stretch- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 6:30 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Mondays 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 nervous system. more info
05 / 27 Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries From the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology (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. more info From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta (all day) Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454. 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. more info Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson-Lest We Forget. (all day) Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 1116 Phillips St. 706-724-3576 or www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. April 6-June 30. Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson–Lest We Forget. As a special feature for the first Augusta Photography Festival June 19-21, William Anderson will compile a retrospective of black and white photographs from between 1958 and 2008. more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (all day) Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. April 14-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495 more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art) (all day) Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. more info Karate Classes at Garrett Gym (near Augusta National) (all day) Start: 05/19/2008 - 12:00am End: 09/16/2008 - 9:04am Karate and martial arts classes are being held at Garrett Gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:40. Garrett Gym is located at 1110 Eisenhower Drive right bext to Garrett Elementary. Eisenhower Drive starts near the entrance of the Augusta National Golf Course (Masters golf). Classes are for ages 8 and up and are $30 per month with no contracts and no testing fees. Go to www.csraDefensiveArts.com or www.csrakarate.com for more details. more info Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program (all day) Start: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/25/2008 - 12:00am East Central Georgia Regional Library System Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program. Begins May 23 and runs through July 25. Children and young adults will receive prizes for reading and programs will be held throughout the summer at various locations. Contact your local library for more information. more info Kabuye Soccer Clinic (all day) Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am End: 05/29/2008 - 12:00pm The Kabuye Soccer Academy will host a SOCCER CLINIC for boys and girls, ages 6-14 at the Sweetwater Park fields. The clinic will run from 26-29 May, 2008 -- from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Clinic will be run by Patrick Kabuye who was recently featured in the McDuffie Mirror and assists with the soccer teams at Thomson High school. Registration forms are available at the Sweetwater gymnasium. You may also contact Patrick at P.O. more info Day Camp Begins (Columbia County Recreation) Start: 12:00 am May 27. Day Camp Begins. Bobby Waters Gymnasium Complex. Columbia County Recreation 706-863-7523 more info Augusta Children’s Chorale Auditions 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. more info Yoga Workout- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 8:30 am Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Tuesdays 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. more info Gentle Stretch- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 10:00 am Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Tuesday 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. more info Storytime- Harlem Library Start: 10:30 am Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Harlem Library 706-556-9795 Tuesdays. Storytime. Ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. more info Free Sibling Birthday Party Start: 3:00 pm End: 4:00 pm University Health Care System Call 706-774-2825 for information. Registration is required for most programs. May 27 and June 24. Free Sibling Birthday Party. 3-4 p.m. University Hospital Cafeteria. more info T'ai Chi- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 4:00 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Tuesdays 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. more info Yoga Workout- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 5:30 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Tuesdays 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. more info Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions Start: 6:00 pm Baby Boot Camp Contact Stephanie at stephanie.mcwhorter@babybootcamp.com or visit http://www.babybootcamp.com. Ongoing. Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions. 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. and Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. more info On Being a Girl Start: 6:00 pm End: 9:00 pm Trinity Hospital of Augusta Call Women’s Health Services at 706-481-7727 or visit www.trinityofaugusta.com for information and registration. May 27. On Being a Girl. Girls ages 9-12 with their female role model. 6-9 p.m. more info Meditative Posture- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 6:30 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Tuesdays 6:30pm Meditative Posture- Uses classical yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the body. Postures are led in a slow meditative manner with longer holding to generate heat and encourage the body to release deep-seated tension. more info Prepared Childbirth Classes (Doctors Hospital) Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:30 pm Doctors Hospital Call 706-651-BABY for registration and class location. Pre-registration required for most programs. May 20-June 24 (Tuesdays). Prepared Childbirth Classes. 7-9:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. more info Trust Birth CSRA Start: 7:00 pm Trust Birth CSRA Call Lynn at 706-833-5101 or Email TrustBirthAugusta@comcast.net. Fourth Tuesday of every month. Rediscover that “birth is safe and interference is risky” with free monthly birth DVDs and discussions on “Birth Truth.” Go to www.trustbirth.com for information or attend the meeting at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Evans. Infants and quiet children welcome. For a directory of the CSRA’s many birthing options visit Better Augusta Birth Experience (BABE) at www.betteraugustabirthexperience.org. more info Mom's Guide to Nursing Start: 7:00 pm Babies “R” Us Call 706-210-7858 for information or to register. May 27. Mom’s Guide to Nursing. 7 p.m. more info Augusta GreenJackets vs Charleston Riverdogs Start: 7:05 pm Augusta GreenJackets Lake Olmstead Stadium Home Games 706-736-7889 May 24 and 27. vs. Charleston Riverdogs. 7:05 p.m. (Note: May 24 is “Friends of the Augusta Library Night.” Buy tickets at all Richmond County public libraries.) more info
05 / 28 Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries From the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology (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. more info From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta (all day) Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454. 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. more info Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson-Lest We Forget. (all day) Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 1116 Phillips St. 706-724-3576 or www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. April 6-June 30. Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson–Lest We Forget. As a special feature for the first Augusta Photography Festival June 19-21, William Anderson will compile a retrospective of black and white photographs from between 1958 and 2008. more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (all day) Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. April 14-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495 more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art) (all day) Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. more info Karate Classes at Garrett Gym (near Augusta National) (all day) Start: 05/19/2008 - 12:00am End: 09/16/2008 - 9:04am Karate and martial arts classes are being held at Garrett Gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:40. Garrett Gym is located at 1110 Eisenhower Drive right bext to Garrett Elementary. Eisenhower Drive starts near the entrance of the Augusta National Golf Course (Masters golf). Classes are for ages 8 and up and are $30 per month with no contracts and no testing fees. Go to www.csraDefensiveArts.com or www.csrakarate.com for more details. more info Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program (all day) Start: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/25/2008 - 12:00am East Central Georgia Regional Library System Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program. Begins May 23 and runs through July 25. Children and young adults will receive prizes for reading and programs will be held throughout the summer at various locations. Contact your local library for more information. more info Kabuye Soccer Clinic (all day) Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am End: 05/29/2008 - 12:00pm The Kabuye Soccer Academy will host a SOCCER CLINIC for boys and girls, ages 6-14 at the Sweetwater Park fields. The clinic will run from 26-29 May, 2008 -- from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Clinic will be run by Patrick Kabuye who was recently featured in the McDuffie Mirror and assists with the soccer teams at Thomson High school. Registration forms are available at the Sweetwater gymnasium. You may also contact Patrick at P.O. more info Augusta Children’s Chorale Auditions 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. more info Gentle Stretch- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 8:30 am Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Wednesdays 8:30am 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. more info Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions Start: 9:00 am Baby Boot Camp Contact Stephanie at stephanie.mcwhorter@babybootcamp.com or visit http://www.babybootcamp.com. Ongoing. Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions. 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. and Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. more info Computer Classes: Harlem Library Start: 9:00 am Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Harlem Library 706-556-9795 Wednesdays. Computer Classes. 9 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call for registration or for more information. more info Two-dler Storytime Start: 10:15 am Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Two-dler Storytime. For 2-year-olds. 10:15 a.m. more info Storytime- Euchee Creek Library Start: 10:30 am Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Euchee Creek Library Wednesdays. Storytime. Ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. more info Preschool Storytime Start: 11:00 am Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m. more info Wee Wisdom Lecture Series: Challenging Behaviors-A Focus on Children with ADHD, PDD and/or Autism Start: 12:00 pm End: 1:00 pm Wee Wisdom Lecture Series. May 7: The Differently-abled Child. May 14: Childcare for Children with Disabilities and the ADA. May 21: The First Years Last Forever. May 28: Challenging Behaviors–A Focus on Children with ADHD, PDD and/or Autism. June 4: To Be a Father. June 11: Encouraging Language for Children with Special Needs. June 18: Preparing for Parenthood. Noon-1 p.m. MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center, first floor, Family Resource Library. Free. Call 706-721-KIDS for information. more info Storytime Start: 2:00 pm Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Storytime. Wednesdays. Ages 6 and up 2pm more info Family Storytime- Columbia County Libraries Start: 4:00 pm Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Wednesdays. Family Storytime. 4pm more info Meditative Posture- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 5:30 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Wednesdays 5:30pm Meditative Posture- Uses classical yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the body. Postures are led in a slow meditative manner with longer holding to generate heat and encourage the body to release deep-seated tension. more info Extra Gentle Stretch- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 6:30 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com April-May; Wednesdays 6:30pm Extra Gentle Stretch- For anyone with body discomfort, injury, insomnia, over-activity or depletion. The class consists of simple restful postures done with supportive props to allow the body to passively release deep relaxation. A very restful class that will leave your body feeling rejuvenated and open. more info Augusta West Dance Studio Recital Start: 7:00 pm May 28-31. Augusta West Dance Studio Recital. May 28-30, 7 p.m. May 31, 4 p.m. ASU Maxwell Theatre. 706-860-0998. more info
05 / 29 Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries From the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology (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. more info From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta (all day) Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454. 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. more info Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson-Lest We Forget. (all day) Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 1116 Phillips St. 706-724-3576 or www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. April 6-June 30. Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson–Lest We Forget. As a special feature for the first Augusta Photography Festival June 19-21, William Anderson will compile a retrospective of black and white photographs from between 1958 and 2008. more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (all day) Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. April 14-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495 more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art) (all day) Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. more info Karate Classes at Garrett Gym (near Augusta National) (all day) Start: 05/19/2008 - 12:00am End: 09/16/2008 - 9:04am Karate and martial arts classes are being held at Garrett Gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:40. Garrett Gym is located at 1110 Eisenhower Drive right bext to Garrett Elementary. Eisenhower Drive starts near the entrance of the Augusta National Golf Course (Masters golf). Classes are for ages 8 and up and are $30 per month with no contracts and no testing fees. Go to www.csraDefensiveArts.com or www.csrakarate.com for more details. more info Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program (all day) Start: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/25/2008 - 12:00am East Central Georgia Regional Library System Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program. Begins May 23 and runs through July 25. Children and young adults will receive prizes for reading and programs will be held throughout the summer at various locations. Contact your local library for more information. more info Kabuye Soccer Clinic End: 12:00 pm Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am End: 05/29/2008 - 12:00pm The Kabuye Soccer Academy will host a SOCCER CLINIC for boys and girls, ages 6-14 at the Sweetwater Park fields. The clinic will run from 26-29 May, 2008 -- from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Clinic will be run by Patrick Kabuye who was recently featured in the McDuffie Mirror and assists with the soccer teams at Thomson High school. Registration forms are available at the Sweetwater gymnasium. You may also contact Patrick at P.O. more info Augusta Children’s Chorale Auditions 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. more info Martial Arts Classes (Aiken County Recreation Center) Start: 12:00 am Aiken County Recreation Center 803-292-8413 or csradefensivearts.com. Mondays and Thursdays. Karate and Martial Arts Classes. Call for fees and registration. more info Rhythm and Blooms at Riverbanks Zoo 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. more info Gentle Stretch- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 9:00 am Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com 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. more info Preschool Storytime Start: 11:00 am Columbia County Libraries Columbia County Main Branch 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Sign up is required for Storytimes and some other programs. Call the library to inquire. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m. more info Lunch and Music in the Park 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. more info T'ai Chi- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 4:00 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com 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. more info Yoga Workout- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 5:30 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com 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. more info Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions Start: 6:00 pm Baby Boot Camp Contact Stephanie at stephanie.mcwhorter@babybootcamp.com or visit http://www.babybootcamp.com. Ongoing. Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions. 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. and Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. more info Gentle Stretch- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 6:30 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com 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. more info Augusta West Dance Studio Recital Start: 7:00 pm May 28-31. Augusta West Dance Studio Recital. May 28-30, 7 p.m. May 31, 4 p.m. ASU Maxwell Theatre. 706-860-0998. more info
05 / 30 Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries From the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology (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. more info From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta (all day) Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454. 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. more info Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson-Lest We Forget. (all day) Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 1116 Phillips St. 706-724-3576 or www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. April 6-June 30. Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson–Lest We Forget. As a special feature for the first Augusta Photography Festival June 19-21, William Anderson will compile a retrospective of black and white photographs from between 1958 and 2008. more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (all day) Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. April 14-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495 more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art) (all day) Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. more info Karate Classes at Garrett Gym (near Augusta National) (all day) Start: 05/19/2008 - 12:00am End: 09/16/2008 - 9:04am Karate and martial arts classes are being held at Garrett Gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:40. Garrett Gym is located at 1110 Eisenhower Drive right bext to Garrett Elementary. Eisenhower Drive starts near the entrance of the Augusta National Golf Course (Masters golf). Classes are for ages 8 and up and are $30 per month with no contracts and no testing fees. Go to www.csraDefensiveArts.com or www.csrakarate.com for more details. more info Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program (all day) Start: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/25/2008 - 12:00am East Central Georgia Regional Library System Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program. Begins May 23 and runs through July 25. Children and young adults will receive prizes for reading and programs will be held throughout the summer at various locations. Contact your local library for more information. more info Augusta Children’s Chorale Auditions 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. more info Yoga Workout- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 6:30 am Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com 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. more info Gentle Stretch- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 6:30 am Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com 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. more info Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions Start: 9:00 am Baby Boot Camp Contact Stephanie at stephanie.mcwhorter@babybootcamp.com or visit http://www.babybootcamp.com. Ongoing. Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions. 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. and Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. more info Mothers Supporting Mothers Start: 5:30 pm End: 6:30 pm Doctors Hospital Call 706-651-BABY for registration and class location. Pre-registration required for most programs. Mothers Supporting Mothers. 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 informati more info Adult Volleyball 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. more info Augusta West Dance Studio Recital Start: 7:00 pm May 28-31. Augusta West Dance Studio Recital. May 28-30, 7 p.m. May 31, 4 p.m. ASU Maxwell Theatre. 706-860-0998. more info Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Start: 8:00 pm May 23-24 and 30-31 and June 1, 6 and 7. Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. All performances at 8 p.m. except the June 1 performance, which is a matinee at 3 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438. more info Movies in the Commons Start: 9:00 pm May 9 and 30 and June 13 and 27. Movies in the Common. 9 p.m. Call 706-821-1754. more info
05 / 31 Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries From the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology (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. more info From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta End: 12:00 am Start: 03/26/2008 - 12:00am End: 05/31/2008 - 12:00am Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454. 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. more info Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson-Lest We Forget. (all day) Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 1116 Phillips St. 706-724-3576 or www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. April 6-June 30. Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson–Lest We Forget. As a special feature for the first Augusta Photography Festival June 19-21, William Anderson will compile a retrospective of black and white photographs from between 1958 and 2008. more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (all day) Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. April 14-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495 more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art) (all day) Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. more info Karate Classes at Garrett Gym (near Augusta National) (all day) Start: 05/19/2008 - 12:00am End: 09/16/2008 - 9:04am Karate and martial arts classes are being held at Garrett Gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:40. Garrett Gym is located at 1110 Eisenhower Drive right bext to Garrett Elementary. Eisenhower Drive starts near the entrance of the Augusta National Golf Course (Masters golf). Classes are for ages 8 and up and are $30 per month with no contracts and no testing fees. Go to www.csraDefensiveArts.com or www.csrakarate.com for more details. more info Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program (all day) Start: 05/23/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/25/2008 - 12:00am East Central Georgia Regional Library System Catch the Reading Bug Summer Vacation Reading Program. Begins May 23 and runs through July 25. Children and young adults will receive prizes for reading and programs will be held throughout the summer at various locations. Contact your local library for more information. more info Augusta Children’s Chorale Auditions 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. more info Yoga Workout- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 8:30 am Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com 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. more info Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions Start: 9:00 am Baby Boot Camp Contact Stephanie at stephanie.mcwhorter@babybootcamp.com or visit http://www.babybootcamp.com. Ongoing. Baby Boot Camp Fitness Sessions. 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. and Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. more info Hydrangeas Galore Plant Sale and Garden Tour Start: 10:00 am Saturday, May 31 10 am until sold out (no early sales) “Hydrangeas Galore” Hydrangea Sale and Garden Tour Pendleton King Park Hydrangea Garden and Franke Pavilion Sponsored by Pendleton King Park Foundation and Park Volunteers more info Gentle Stretch- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 10:00 am Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com 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. more info Georgia Renaissance Festival 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. more info Kripaul DansKinetics- Radiant Well-being Yoga Center Start: 12:30 pm Radiant Well-being Yoga Center 501 West Ave, North Augusta radiantwellbeing.com 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. more info Pulse Dance Center Spring Festival Start: 3:00 pm End: 6:30 pm Pulse Dance Center Spring Festival Saturday, May 31st , 3 pm and 6:30 pm Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Theater in the Columbia County Library Tickets: $12 more info Augusta West Dance Studio Recital Start: 4:00 pm May 28-31. Augusta West Dance Studio Recital. May 28-30, 7 p.m. May 31, 4 p.m. ASU Maxwell Theatre. 706-860-0998. more info Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Start: 8:00 pm May 23-24 and 30-31 and June 1, 6 and 7. Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. All performances at 8 p.m. except the June 1 performance, which is a matinee at 3 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438. more info
06 / 1 Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries From the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology (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. more info Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson-Lest We Forget. (all day) Start: 04/06/2008 - 12:00am End: 06/30/2008 - 12:00am Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 1116 Phillips St. 706-724-3576 or www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. April 6-June 30. Augusta Photography Festival: William Anderson–Lest We Forget. As a special feature for the first Augusta Photography Festival June 19-21, William Anderson will compile a retrospective of black and white photographs from between 1958 and 2008. more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (all day) Start: 04/14/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. April 14-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. Ware’s Folly. 706-722-5495 more info Studio Art Classes and Workshops (Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art) (all day) Start: 05/01/2008 - 12:00am End: 07/31/2008 - 12:00am Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Full class listings can be accessed at www.ghia.org or by calling 706-722-5495. May 1-July 31. Studio Art Classes and Workshops. Spring/summer classes available for adults, youth and children in a wide variety of media. more info Karate Classes at Garrett Gym (near Augusta National) (all day) Start: 05/19/2008 - 12:00am End: 09/16/2008 - 9:04am Karate and martial arts classes are being held at Garrett Gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:40. Garrett Gym is located at 1110 Eisenhower Drive right bext to Garrett Elementary. Eisenhower Drive starts near the entrance of the Augusta National Golf Course (Masters golf). Classes are for ages 8 and up and are $30 per month with no contracts and no testing fees. Go to www.csraDefensiveArts.com or www.csrakarate.com for more details.