Westobou Festival Guide - The Augusta Chronicle

Slow Dancing: 43 larger-than-life, super-slow-motion video portraits of dancers and choreographers from around the world; 8:30 p.m. to midnight daily; Augusta Common, 800 block between Broad and Reynolds Streets free; (706) 261-0555

The Inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci: An interpretive exhibition of 16 models built from Leonardo's drawings that invite visitors to explore the master's concepts; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; National Science Center's Fort Discovery, 1 Seventh St.; $8 adults; $6 child, seniors, military; (706) 821-0607

The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown: Exhibit features rare, personal artifacts that tell the story of Brown's rise to fame; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; Augusta Museum of History, 560 Reynolds St.; $4 adults; $3 seniors; $2 child; 5 and younger free; (706) 722-8454

The Art of Arts: The Galleries and Shops of Artists Row on Broad Street will hold receptions 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, then regular gallery hours for the remainder of the festival; (706) 863-7929

Artistic Perceptions, 551 Broad St.; (706) 724-8739; reception featuring Wanta Davenport who will paint a portrait of Donald Portnoy
Art on Broad, 1028 Broad St.; (706) 722-1028; reception with refreshments
The Blue Magnolia, 1124 Broad St.; (706) 828-6550; reception with refreshments
The Book Tavern, 1026 Broad St.; (706) 826-1940; readings about art, refreshments
Cloud Nine Downtown, 1036 Broad St.; (706) 724-6423; product demonstrations and refreshments
Elduets Treasures of the World, 1127 Broad St.; (706) 828-4446; reception with refreshments
Gallery on the Row, 1016 Broad St.; (706) 724-4989; reception featuring Art of the Arts; music and refreshments
Gensheer's Studio and Gallery, 105 Macartan St.; (706) 481-0069
Schweitzer Art Glass, 980 Broad St.; (706) 724-4300
Vintage 965, 965 Broad St.; (706) 724-4077; photography exhibit by Ben Riche, music, refreshments and outdoor art show The Art of Arts by Greenbrier High School
Zimmerman Gallery, 1006 Broad St.; (706) 724-1006

The Whiskey Painters of America: Reception 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday; regular gallery hours 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday-Monday; Zimmerman Gallery free; (706) 774-1006

Clay Artists of the Southeast: 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Washington Hall, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; free

Late Archaic Indian Pottery: Reception, 5-7 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; New Space Gallery, Washington Hall, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; free

RG Brown III: Sculptor and Fulbright scholar's exhibit of four traditional African canoes; lecture, 3 to 4 p.m. Friday in University Hall Room 170, Augusta State University; exhibits throughout the festival at Maxwell Theatre Portico (outside) and Washington Hall at Augusta State; free; (706) 667-4100

The Morris Museum of art: 1 10th St.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; $5/adults, $3/seniors, military and students; free for museum members and children under 6. Sundays are free, tours available 2:30 p.m. Sundays; (706) 828-3815

Landscape of Slavery: The Plantation of American Art: artwork that interprets plantation imagery from the 18th century to the present
Realist Paintings by Bryan LeBoeuf: 10 large-scale works from Louisiana native

Essential Inspirations: Oil paintings by Anne T. Nielsen: reception 5-9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sept. 27, except 1-5 p.m. Sept. 21; Cotton Room at Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St.; free; (706) 373-9086

Opening Ceremonies: 6:15 p.m.; concert featuring Ed Turner and Number 9 at 6:30 p.m.; premiere of David Michalek's Slow Dancing at 8:30 p.m.; Augusta Common; free; (706) 826-4702, ext. 4

Silk Road Ensemble: A collective of artists exploring the relationship between tradition and innovation in East and West; 7-8:15 p.m.; Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University $15 or free to Augusta State students, faculty and staff with ID; (706) 667-4100; tickets.aug.edu

The Three Faces of Eve and Miller Theatre tour: Miller Theatre tour 2 to 6 p.m.; film 8 p.m., The Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad St.; $15 includes movie and tour, or $50 includes movie, tour, VIP reception, VIP parking and reserved seating; (706) 614-0467 for information; (706) 722-8341 for tickets;imperialtheatre.com

A Sense of Place Juried Fine Art Exhibition: Reception 6-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; by appointment only Saturday; Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, 506 Telfair St.; free; (706) 722-5495

Arts in the Heart of Augusta: Groups representing more than 35 countries lend ethnic flair and talents to the festival; 5-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday; Augusta Common; weekend badges, $7 and children 10 and younger free; (706) 826-4702, ext. 1

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: Presented by The Augusta Opera; 8-11 p.m., Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad St.; $22-$55; (706) 826-4710

Mark Twain Himself: A Portrayal by Bob Rollins: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, 3-4:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday; Joseph R. Lamar Boyhood Home, 415 Seventh St.; $20; (706) 724-0436

Art at Lunch, Edgefield Pottery: Steve Ferrell, owner of Old Edgefield Pottery, discusses the history and techniques of African-American potters and objects; catering by Café 209; noon to 2 p.m.; Morris Museum of Art, 1 10th St.; $10 members; $13 nonmembers; registration by Wednesday; (706) 828-3865

Sing, Together, Children! Augusta Chorale Concert; 7:30 p.m.; Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine College, 1235 15th St.; $15 adults; $5 children; (706) 830-0991

Sacred Heart Silent Movie Night - Pandora's Box: 7:30 p.m.; Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene St.; $12; (706) 826-4700

Christine Kane: 8 to 10 p.m.; Houghton School Auditorium, Heritage Academy, 333 Greene St.; free; (803) 613-1957

Nikki Giovanni: 4 p.m.; Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine College, 1235 15th St.; $20, $10 students with ID; (706) 737-4423 or (706) 951-8201

The Dynamic Abraham Brothers: 5 to 7 p.m.; Choral Artist Series, Jessye Norman Amphitheater, Ninth Street at Riverwalk Augusta; $10; (803) 640-3696

Christine Kane, The Power of Creativity, a simple path to a happy life: 10 to 3 p.m.; Hammond's Ferry, 89 Crystal Lake Drive, North Augusta; $65; (803) 613-1957

Organ concert: Atlanta chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society; 4-5:30 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 605 Reynolds St.; free; (706) 650-7798

Robert Rauschenberg's August Allegory (Anagrams) unveiling: Starkey Flythe discussion of the artist's life; 3 p.m.; The Morris Museum of Art, 1 10th St.; (706) 828-3865

AJ P Big Band Reunion Concert and the ASU Jazz All-Stars with special guest Wycliffe Gordon: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; contributions go toward a new Augusta State Jazz Scholarship; (706) 667-4100

Augusta Collegium Musicum: 4 p.m., Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene St.; $10; (706) 733-5619

Evening of Praise with Fred Williams-Saxophonist: 6-7 p.m.; Union Baptist Church, 1104 Greene St.; (706) 855-6330

Words and Images of Berry Fleming: Reception 6 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday; Augusta-Richmond County Public Library, 902 Greene St.; free; (706) 821-2604

Going with the Flow - Rhythm and Songs of the Augusta Canal: 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Galen Kipar, Sept. 22; Fred Williams, Sept. 23; The Wynns, Sept. 24; Tara Scheyer, Sept. 25; Eryn Eubanks, Sept. 26; Augusta Canal Petersburg Boat; board at Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St.; $24; (706) 823-0440, ext. 3

Author's Club of Augusta: Le Chat Noir, 304 Eighth St.; $10 reserved seats and boxed supper; Students with ID free; (706)-724-4086 for info; (706) 722-3322 for tickets

Sept. 22: The Live Poets Society: Spotlight on Young Poets, 5:30 p.m.; Augusta Authors in Their Own Words; Novelist: Naomi Williams, 6:15 p.m.; box supper by Just Fresh, 6:30 p.m.; An American Storm, a Porter Fleming prize-winning play by Lowell M. Greenbaum, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: Augusta Authors in Their Own Words; poets: Starkey Flythe, Michael Lythgoe; novelists: Hawk McKinney, Karin Gillespie, 5:30 p.m.; box supper by Just Fresh, 6:30 p.m.; three one-act plays, including the award-winning The Sword Swallower's Husband, by actor, director and playwright Rick Davis, 7:30 p.m.

Colors of Music: 12:30 p.m.; Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 825 Greene St.; free; clarapark@aol.com

ASU Conservatory Showcase: 7:30 p.m., Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theater, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; free; clarapark@aol.com

Augusta Concert Band: 7 p.m.; Augusta Common, between Eighth and Ninth streets and Broad and Reynolds streets; (706) 826-5018

10th District Gospel Choir of the General Missionary Convention of Georgia: Choral Artists Series, 7 p.m., Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine College, 1235 15th St.; emdjohn@bellsouth.net

Organ concert: Alvin Blount, director of music at St. Mary on the Hill Roman Catholic Church; 11:30 a.m.; St. John United Methodist Church, 736 Greene St.; free; (706) 737-8424

The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown - Guided Tours: 2 to 2:40 p.m. each day; Augusta Museum of History, 560 Reynolds St.; $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 Children 5-18 and free for children under 5; (706)722-8454

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company: 7:30 p.m.; Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad Street; $20/$43/$125; (706) 828-3101 or (706) 294-5007

American Music for Two Pianos: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Maxwell Performing Arts Center, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; $5, free for Augusta State students, faculty and staff; (706) 667-4100/music

Savannah River Brassworks: 7:30 p.m.; First Christian Church, 629 Greene St.; (706) 736-2279

Moscow Nights: Russian Folk Music and Dance: Noon, St. Paul's Episcopal, 605 Reynolds St.; free or $10 for lunch (reservation by Sept. 22); (706) 722-3463

Organ concert: Kathleen Cartledge, director of music at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Aiken; Noon; Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 825 Greene St.; free; (706) 737-8424

French Masterpieces: Chamber Music Series; noon; St. John United Methodist Church, 736 Greene St.; free; clarapark@aol.com

Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and Master Ringers: 7 p.m.; Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine College, 1235 15th St.; $5; (706) 733-2275/music.cfm

Augusta state Gala, Guest Conductor Rodney Eichenberger: 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; $15 or free to Augusta State students, faculty and staff; (706) 667-4100; tickets.aug.edu

An Evening with Anthony Kellman and Friends: 8-9:30 p.m.; Le Chat Noir, 304 Eighth St.; $12; (706) 421-2884

Westobou Festival Funk featuring Wycliffe Gordon and Friends: Presented by Garden City Jazz; 8 p.m.; Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad St.; $15 and up; (706) 495-6238

Youth Orchestra Festival: 5 to 8 p.m.; Augusta Common, between Eighth and Ninth streets and Broad and Reynolds streets; free; (706) 667-4878

Organ concert: Nancy Sutton, director of music at Church of the Most Holy Trinity; 2 p.m.; Catholic Church of the Most Holy Trinity, 720 Telfair St.; free; (706) 737-8424

Forbidden Broadway: 8-9:50 p.m.; Le Chat Noir, 304 Eighth St.; $30; (706) 722-3322

The Peace Show Presented by Billy S: Reception at 8 p.m.; musical performances 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Sky City, 1157 Broad St.; $3

Masterworks by Women Composers: Chamber Music Series, noon, Maxwell Performing Arts Theater, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; $5 or free for students, faculty and staffers; (706) 667-4100 for tickets; clarapark@aol.com for info; tickets.aug.edu

Unbroken - A Musical: 3:45 and 7 p.m.; John S. Davidson Fine Arts School, 615 12th St.; donations accepted; (706) 733-7594

Dr. Rob Foster - Shakuhachi - The Sound of Bamboo: 7:30 p.m.; Augusta State University's Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; $5 or free to school students, faculty and staff; (706) 667-4100

Augusta Choral Society - Choose Something Like A Star: 7:30 p.m.; Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene St.; $22 adults, $18 seniors, students; (706) 826-4713

Southern Soul and Song, The Lewis Family and Lizzie Long: 7:30 p.m.; Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad St.; $12.50-$35; (706) 828-3815 for info; (706) 722-8341 for tickets

33 Miles: 7 p.m.; Augusta Common; free; (803) 819-3125

Augusta Tango Mini Festival: St. John United Methodist Church, 736 Greene St. Augusta; Workshops $15 person; dances $10 person; (706) 736-6670; augustatangoclub.coml

Sept. 26: Beginner's workshop 7-9 p.m.; Practilonga (dance) 9:15-11 p.m.
Sept. 27: I - Successive turns in vals intermediate workshop 2-3:30 p.m.; Smooth milonga with depth intermediate workshop 3:45-5:15 p.m.; milonga (formal dance) 8 p.m. to midnight

Augusta state Music Student Showcase: Noon, Maxwell Theater, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; free; clarapark@aol.com

Georgia Spiritual Ensemble: Choral Artists Series; 8 p.m., Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine College, 1235 15th St.; donations; (770) 432-6546

Job: a Postmodern Opera of Biblical Proportions: Presented by The Company of Job; 7 p.m., Heritage Academy, 333 Greene St.; free; (706) 495-4859

Cirque de la Symphonie: Presented by The Augusta Symphony; 7:30 p.m.; Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St.; $50 floor, $40 first balcony, $30 second balcony, $15 third balcony; half off all balconies for children accompanied by an adult; (706) 826-4705

Organ concert: Dr. David Lowry, director or music at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Columbia; noon, St. John United Methodist Church, 736 Greene St.; free; (706) 737-8424

Ceramic Art Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m., Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; $125, free to school students or $75 students from other schools; (803) 641-6811

Smithsonian Museum Day: A day when cultural institutions nationwide open at no charge; participating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Fort Discovery, (706) 821-0608; Augusta Museum of History (706) 722-8454; 1797 Ezekiel Harris House (706) 722-8454, Morris Museum of Art (706) 828-3815; and The Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson (706) 724-0436.

Thank You, Augusta: A Creative Impressions concert presented by Barefoot Productions; 1:30 p.m.; Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine College, 1235 15th St.; $5/$10; (706) 231-2716

Way Out West in a Dress: Children's Musical Theatre Ensemble; 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Augusta Common; donations accepted; (706) 231-1759

The Big Kids Accordion Band: 4 to 4:50 p.m.; Augusta Common; free; (706) 798-1831

Westobou Festival Dance Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Augusta Common; free; (706) 261-0555

Butler High School Chorus: 6 p.m.; Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine College, 1235 15th St.; donations; (706) 627-4909

Harmony River Chorus/Sweet Adelines: 7 p.m.; St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 605 Reynolds St.; $10; (706) 860-6022

Dr. Oral Moses Concert - Baritone: 7 p.m.; Union Baptist Church, 1104 Greene St.; donations; (770) 432-6546

An Evening of Song: Cross Creek High School Chorus; 7:30 p.m.; Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine College, 1235 15th St.; donations; (706) 772-8140, ext. 226

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt: 7:30 p.m.; Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St.; $46; VIP tables available; (706) 826-4702

Old School Music Festival: 7:30 p.m.; Jessye Norman Amphitheatre; $12 advance; $20 day of show; (706) 826-4702, ext. 1

JUBBA and Friends: Presented by DESTYNE MEUZIK; Jessye Norman Amphitheatre; $5 adult, $2 youth 6-12, free 5 and under; (706) 627-7295