Originally created 07/25/04

What To Do

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Sunday, July 25

Decorate an Art Car: A 1982 Volkswagen rabbit is the canvas for a special art project at the Morris Museum of Art, One Tenth St. Those wishing to participate should bring photos - the sillier the better - between 2 and 4 p.m. Admission to the museum is free. For more information, call 724-7501.

Art workshop: Christine Hield will present a workshop on oils and the human form at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a bag lunch. For more information, call 722-5495 or visit www.ghia.org.

Watercolor workshop: Michael Pearson will present a two-day workshop on watercolors at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 722-5495 or visit www.ghia.org

GreenJackets Baseball: The Augusta GreenJackets will host the Asheville at the Lake Olmstead Stadium.

Riverwalk Jazz concert: Mellow-D will perform at the Riverwalk at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. The rain location is the Orange Moon Cafe at 1035 Ellis St. at thecorner of 11th and Ellis Streets.

Monday, July 26

Garden concert: Vocalist Alisa Smith will be in concert at 7 p.m. at the Hopeland Gardens at Whiskey Road and Dupree Place in Aiken. Call (803) 643-4661 for rain dates or (803) 642-7631 for more information.

Traveling Girl Scout troop: A stained glass craft will be from 10 a.m. to noon at DaySpring Baptist, 4220 Frontage Road.

Tuesday, July 27

Library program: Storyteller Bob Linsenmayer also known as the "Singing Man with the Snake" will be at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta, at 3 p.m. For more information, call 279-5767.

Storytime at Pendleton: Sponsored by the Augusta Public Library and the Pendleton King Park Commission, a story time will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the gazebo at Pendleton King Park at 1600 Troupe St. For more information, call 821-2631.

Free movies: "Elmo in Grouchland" and "Good Boy" will be shown at 10 a.m. at the Regal Augusta Exchange 20 Cinema, 1144 Agerton Lane, Augusta. Seating is limited.

Wednesday, July 28

Ben and Keeter puppets: Ben and Keeter and their puppets will present "Step to the Beat . . . Read" at 2:30 p.m. at the Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta. For more information, call 279-5767.

Traveling Girl Scout troop: A stained glass craft will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 3045 Deans Bridge Road.

Free movies: "Elmo in Grouchland" and "Good Boy" will be shown at 10 a.m. at the Regal Augusta Exchange 20 Cinema, 1144 Agerton Lane, Augusta. Seating is limited.

Circus: The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus will present its hometown edition at the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $5.50 to $26. Group rates available. Call 722-3521.

Thursday, July 29

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets will face the Charleston, S.C. RiverDogs at Lake Olmstead Stadium.

Free movies: "Elmo in Grouchland" and "Good Boy" will be shown at 10 a.m. at the Regal Augusta Exchange 20 Cinema, 1144 Agerton Lane, Augusta. Seating is limited.

Candlelight Concert: The Fresh Music All-Star Big Band will be in a candlelight concert at 7 p.m. at the Creighton Living History Park at the corner of Lake and Spring Grove Avenues. For more information, call the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council at 442-7588.

Friday, July 30

Water play: Wet and Wild Fridays will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at Harrison-Caver Park, Hwy 421, Clearwater. The free event will feature water games, balloon toss and contests. For additional information, call 593-4698.

Membership appreciation: The Aiken Community Playhouse will present "Butterflies are Free," a special show for its members at 8 p.m. at the Washington Center for Performing Arts. For more information, call (803) 648-1438.

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets will face the Charleston, S.C. RiverDogs at Lake Olmstead Stadium.

Dinner Theater: Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre will present "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." Dinner begins at 7 p.m. with the play following at 8 p.m. Tickets are $33 for civilians, $31 for senior citizens, retirees, Department of the Army civilians and active duty E-8 and above; $21 for active duty E-7 and below; and $16 for the show only. For reservations, call 793-8552.

Saturday, July 31

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets will face the Charleston, S.C. RiverDogs at Lake Olmstead Stadium.

Blue Moon Walk: The second full moon of the month is known as the "blue moon" and offers a chance for a special walk through the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park from 9 to 11 p.m. There is a limit of 25 hikers. The program is free to Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy members and $5 for nonmembers. Call 828-2109.

Circus: The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus will present its hometown edition at the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $5.50 to $26. Group rates available. For more information, call 722-3521.

Dinner Theater: Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre will present "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change". Dinner begins at 7 p.m. with the play following at 8 p.m. Tickets are $33 for civilians, $31 for senior citizens, retirees, Department of the Army civilians and active duty E-8 and above; $21 for active duty E-7 and below; and $16 for the show only. For reservations, call 793-8552.

Back to School festival: Sponsored by University Hospital, the Columbia County Board of Education and The Columbia County News-Times, the festival for Columbia County residents will be at Evans High School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include speech and vision screenings, nutrition tips and immunization requirements, drug, alcohol and safety awareness tips, information on before and after-school childcare programs, registration for dance classes, sports and other recreational activities and information on school calendars and bus schedules.

Sunday, Aug. 1

Membership appreciation: The Aiken Community Playhouse will present "Butterflies are Free," a special show for its members at 3 p.m. at the Washington Center for Performing Arts. For more information, call (803) 648-1438

Circus: The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus will present its hometown edition at the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center at 1:30 p.m. Tickets range from $5.50 to $26. Group rates available. For more information, call 722-3521.

Monday, Aug. 2

Garden concert: Jazz musician Chris Mangelly will be in concert at 7 p.m. at the Hopeland Gardens at Whiskey Road and Dupree Place in Aiken. Call (803) 643-4661 for rain dates or (803) 642-7631 for more information

Tuesday, Aug. 3

School starts in Columbia County.

Thursday, Aug. 5

Disc Golf: The Deaf Disc Golf Nationals will be played at Riverview Park in North Augusta. For more information, call Brian Graham at 736-8537.

Friday, Aug. 6

"More than Meets the Eye:" Visitors to the Dupont Planetarium will learn how to identify objects in the sky, such as constellations, nebulae and galaxies, using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes at 8 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, $2.50 for students and $1 for USC-Aiken students, faculty and staff with proper ID. For reservations, call (803) 641-3654.

Digistar Virtual Journey: Take a wild ride with the Dupont Planetarium's digital effects in the Digistar Virtual Journey show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for senior citizens and $3.50 for students. For reservations, call (803) 641-3654.

Disc Golf: The Deaf Disc Golf Nationals will be played at Riverview Park in North Augusta. For more information, call Brian Graham at 736-8537.

Basketball Benefit: Harmon Financial Service First Annual Summer Jam Shoot Out to Benefit the Christy Parker Heart Fund. The two-day tournament begins at 11 a.m. at Riverview Park in North Augusta. At 8:30 p.m. on August 7 there will be a rap music concert at the park. Proceeds will go to assist 14-year-old Christy Parker of Jackson who is awaiting a heart transplant. Volunteers and vendors are needed. Call 803-441-0101 or 706-306-8833 for information.

Saturday, Aug. 7

Folk Art: There will be a folk art festival from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art, One Tenth St. For more information, call 724-7501 or visit www.themorris.org.

"More than Meets the Eye:" Visitors to the Dupont Planetarium will learn how to identify objects in the sky, such as constellations, nebulae and galaxies, using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes at 8 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens,$2.50 for students and $1 for USC-Aiken students, faculty and staff with proper ID. For reservations, call (803) 641-3654.

Disc Golf: The Deaf Disc Golf Nationals will be played at Riverview Park in North Augusta. For more information, call Brian Graham at 736-8537.Membership appreciation: The Aiken Community Playhouse will present "Butterflies are Free," a special show for its members at 8 p.m. at the Washington Center for Performing Arts. For more information, call (803) 648-1438.

Basketball Benefit: Second day of the Harmon Financial Service First Annual Summer Jam Shoot Out to Benefit the Christy Parker Heart Fund. The championship game begins at 5 p.m. at Riverview Park in North Augusta. At 8:30 p.m. there will be a rap music concert at the park. Proceeds will go to assist 14-year-old Christy Parker of Jackson who is awaiting a heart transplant. Volunteers and vendors are needed. Call 803-441-0101 or 706-306-8833 for information.

Digistar Virtual Journey: Take a wild ride with the Dupont Planetarium's digital effects in the Digistar Virtual Journey show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for senior citizens and$3.50 for students. For reservations, call (803) 641-3654.

Swamp Saturday: Join the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy's trained volunteers as they lead you through Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. This 2-mile, 1-hour walk will lead you past wetlands and swamps, over picturesque trails and scenic outlooks. Come prepared with seasonal items such as insect repellent, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle and weather-appropriate outerwear. Cameras and binoculars are optional but welcome. Free of charge, however, donations are accepted. Call 828-2109 in advance for groups larger than 10.

Used Homeschool Book Sale: The Homeschool for Y.O.U. Association is sponsoring this sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the St. Mark United Methodist Church gym at 2367 Washington Road in Augusta. Homeschool families may sell unused curriculum and purchase materials. For information go to www.homeschoolforyou.org or call (706) 650- 1489.

Benefit Vehicle Auction: The Salvation Army will auction more than 120 cars, trucks and boats at their offices at 1384 Greene Street in Augusta. The auction begins at 10 a.m.. Pre-registration and fleet inspection will be August 5-6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration only will be from 8-10 a.m. the morning of the auction. A $5 registration fee is required to bid. For more information call (706) 826-7933, ext. 113.

Sunday, Aug. 8

Mozart to Motown: Get a sneak peek at Russell Brown's one-man show "From Mozart to Motown 3" at 2 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art, One Tenth St. For more information, call 724-7501 or visit www.themorris.org.

Disc Golf: The Deaf Disc Golf Nationals will be played at Riverview Park in North Augusta. For more information, call Brian Graham at 736-8537.

Patty Loveless Concert: Singer Patty Loveless will be in concert at the Imperial Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 722-8341 or visit the Imperial Theatre website at www.imperialtheatre.com

Monday, Aug. 9

School begins in Richmond County.

Kids Night: Moon Bounce, table tennis, billiards, golf, video games, food and prizes are part of Kids Night at the Courtyard at Fort Gordon. The event lasts from 5 to 8 p.m. and costs $3. For more information, call 791-5892. Garden concert: The Fort Gordon Concert Band will be featured at 7 p.m. at the Hopeland Gardens at Whiskey Road and Dupree Place in Aiken. Call (803) 643-4661 for rain dates or (803) 642-7631 for more information

Tuesday, Aug. 10

Art class catalogues available: Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art listings of the fine art classes and workshops offered this fall for children, youth and adults in a variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking, ceramics, photography and more is available by contacting (706) 722-5495 or by visiting www.ghia.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 11

School begins in Aiken County.

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Hagerstown Suns at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Thursday, Aug. 12

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Hagerstown Suns at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Meteor Shower Walk: Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower at the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Experts say that viewers may see up to 80 meteors per hour during this "most-watched" meteor shower of the year. The event will include a 2-mile hike to a remote seating area, a viewing of area constellations and a front-row seat for the meteor shower. The cost is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is August 10. For more information, call 828-2109.

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Hagerstown Suns at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Saturday, Aug. 14

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Hagerstown Suns at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Children's Performance: Atlanta storyteller and puppeteer Akbar Imhotep shares American and African folklore at 2 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art, One Tenth St. For more information, call 724-7501 or visit www.themorris.org

Sunday, Aug. 15

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host Lake County Captains at 2:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Monday, Aug. 16

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host Lake County Captains at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.Garden concert: The Harmony River Chorus will be featured at 7 p.m. at the Hopeland Gardens at Whiskey Road and Dupree Place in Aiken. Call (803) 643-4661 for rain dates or (803) 642-7631 for more information.

Tuesday, Aug. 17

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host Lake County Captains at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Wednesday, Aug. 18

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host Lake County Captains at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Friday, Aug. 20

"More than Meets the Eye:" Visitors to the Dupont Planetarium will learn how to identify objects in the sky, such as constellations, nebulae and galaxies, using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes at 8 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens,$2.50 for students and $1 for USC-Aiken students, faculty and staff with proper ID. For reservations, call (803) 641-3654.

Digistar Virtual Journey: Take a wild ride with the Dupont Planetarium's digital effects in the Digistar Virtual Journey show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for senior citizens and$3.50 for students. For reservations, call (803) 641-3654.

Saturday, Aug. 21

"More than Meets the Eye:" Visitors to the Dupont Planetarium will learn how to identify objects in the sky, such as constellations, nebulae and galaxies, using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes at 8 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens,$2.50 for students and $1 for USC-Aiken students, faculty and staff with proper ID. For reservations, call (803) 641-3654.

Tour de Fort: A family fun ride, children's games and a 15-mile bicycle race are part of the second annual Tour de Fort event at Fort Gordon. Call 791-4300 for more information.

Monday, Aug. 23

Garden concert: The Aiken Brass will be in concert at 7 p.m. at the Hopeland Gardens at Whiskey Road and Dupree Place in Aiken. Call (803) 643-4661 for rain dates or (803) 642-7631 for more information.

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Columbus Catfish at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Tuesday, Aug. 24

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Columbus Catfish at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Wednesday, Aug. 25

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Columbus Catfish at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Thursday, Aug. 26

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Rome Braves at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Friday, Aug. 27

Lunchtime concert: Aiken's Second Baptist Church, 425 Hampton Ave. N.W., will present a lunchtime concert at noon followed by lunch. The event is free, but reservations are required. Call (803) 644-3994 for details.

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Rome Braves at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Saturday, Aug. 28

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Rome Braves at 7:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Cat Show: The Masters Cat Show will be at Riverview Park Activities Center.

Jessye Norman in Concert: Internationally renowned opera star and Augusta native Jessye Norman will present a benefit concert at 7 p.m. at Paine College to benefit the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, an after-school arts program for gifted and talented middle and high school students. Tickets are $50 for the performance and $100 for reserved section seating followed by a reception. Check the Applause section in The Augusta Chronicle on Thursdays for ticket information.

Sunday, Aug, 29

GreenJackets: The Augusta GreenJackets host the Rome Braves at 2:15 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium. For ticket information, call 736-7889.

Music at the Morris: Music of the Baroque period will be featured at 2 and 3:30 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art, One Tenth St. For more information, call 724-7501 or visit www.themorris.org