Arts in the Heart stage guide

GLOBAL STAGE

FRIDAY

5 p.m.: Zondra the Belly Dancer

5:30 p.m.: Cultural Connections of the CSRA

6 p.m.: Opening ceremonies, with host Steven Uhles; posting of colors, national anthem, mayor's proclamation, parade of nations, drum processional by IDRUM2U, unity dance, ethnic and folk dances of India

8 p.m.: Fresh Music All Star Dixieland Band

SATURDAY

11 a.m.: Savannah River String Band

Noon: Chinese Dancers

1 p.m.: Alchemy Middle Eastern Dance Troupe (and students)

1:30 p.m.: The Dance Shoppe

2 p.m.: Augusta West Performing Company

2:30 p.m.: DRUM from Africa to Georgia

3 p.m.: Bellyrok

5 p.m.: The Augusta Chronicle Singer-Songwriter Competition

9 p.m.: Shawn Mullins and Patrick Blanchard

SUNDAY

Noon: Augusta State University Conservatory Jazz Band

12:30 p.m.: Greek Dancers

1 p.m.: Nigeria cultural performances

1:30 p.m.: ABATSU and AJADACO dance

2:30 p.m.: Augusta Chorale

3:30 p.m.: Philippine Americans

4 p.m.: Foot Loose and Fancy Free Cloggers

4:30 p.m.: Columbia County Civic Orchestra

5:30 p.m.: Mangelly Belly Dancers

6 p.m.: Closing ceremonies

COMMUNITY STAGE

FRIDAY

5 p.m.: No Star

6 p.m.: Dem imonde

7:15 p.m.: Ke-Je

8 p.m.: Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar

SATURDAY

11:30 a.m.: Denise Cheeks School of Music

12:15 p.m.: Bethel Community Apostolic Church Choir

1 p.m.: James Buckland

2:15 p.m.: David Owen

3 p.m.: Patrick Reagan

3:45 p.m.: J.J. Walker

4:30 p.m.: Eddie McCoy

5:15 p.m.: Karen Gordon and Rejoice

6:15 p.m.: Doug and the Henry's

7 p.m.: Double D

8 p.m.: Mello D

SUNDAY

Noon: John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School

2 p.m.: Double Ease

3 p.m.: Ryan Gay

4 p.m.: Mood Swings

5 p.m.: Vellotones

6 p.m.: Dew Hickies

FAMILY STAGE

FRIDAY

5 p.m.: Pride of Ireland Irish Dancers

6 p.m.: Charliboi and Jipson

6:45 p.m.: Art of Motion Dance Studio

7:30 p.m.: Dance Xtreme Competition featuring dance teams of ages 5-35

8:30 p.m.: Bailey's Spiritual Uplifters

SATURDAY

11 a.m.: Company of Job

12:15 p.m.: Musical Theater Workshops

1:15 p.m.: CSRA Pee Wee Cheerleaders

1:30 p.m.: Augusta Youth School of Dance

2:30 p.m.: German Friendship Dancers

3 p.m.: Suzuki Violins

4 p.m.: Speed T and Lil Diamond

4:30 p.m.: Hayiya Dance Theatre

5 p.m.: Eastern Star Dance Theatre

6 p.m.: Fierce Fusion Belly Dance

6:30 p.m.: Envey Belly Dance Company

7 p.m.: Viva Panama, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, La Explosion Secreta!

8 p.m.: Kane and Co. Dance Productions

8:30 p.m.: Pride of Ireland Irish Dancers

SUNDAY

Noon: Celtic Rhythm Irish Dancers

1 p.m.: Rhythm & Class Cloggers

2 p.m.: Cutno Dance Center

3 p.m.: Pulse Dance Center

3:30 p.m.: Edelweiss Dancers

4 p.m.: Youssef the Storyteller Vagabond Tales

4:45 p.m.: Savannah Winds

CAFE STAGE

FRIDAY

6 p.m.: Conversation on getting involved in the community, with Scott Hudson and Anthony Esposito

7:30 p.m.: Open microphone

SATURDAY

2:30 p.m.: Poetry Matters: Readings from the winners of the annual Poetry Month Tribute

3:45 p.m.: Book Swap

4 p.m.: Quality Poets Society's Open Microphone showcase, with lady VEE DaPoet and Maiysha "TruthSeeker" Chairborne

SUNDAY

1 p.m.: How to Establish Relationships with Bookstores and Libraries

Also appearing: Tripp Bowden, Donna Brown, Joni Berry, Horace Mungin, Cowboy Mike Searles, Mike Ryan and Doug Joiner