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Multiple-Day Events:September 16-17, 20-24“A Sense of Place” Fine Art Juried Competition and Exhibition Presented by the Gertrude Herbert Institute of ArtTues–Fri, 10am – 5pm | Main Gallery Gertrude Herbert Institute of ArtFree, Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony, Friday, September 17, 6pm – 8pmThe Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art’s “A Sense of Place” is an annual juried fine art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by contemporary American artists.

September 16-25Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Sport of Golf Presented by the Augusta Museum of HistoryThurs–Sat 10am – 5pm and Sun 1pm - 5pm Augusta Museum of History$4 Adults, $2 Children, $3 Seniors and Veterans, Children under 5 freeWhether golf devotees or spectators, visitors will be enthralled with an exhibition dedicated to golf history. Special items to see: the latest in golf car technology & famous players’ memorabilia (Bobby Jones, Patty Berg, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus).

September 16–25Design Concepts Scale Models Exhibit Presented by Design Concepts 10am – 5pm | White’s Building & Casa Blanca Café, FreeThe Design Concepts exhibition is architec-tural scale models uniquely produced by hand. Be it buildings, landscaping, or unlimited figures, visitors will be impressed to see rep-licas of current and historical sites of Augusta & North Augusta. Periodic jazz performances by Karen Gordon & Her Jazz Friends: Garden City Jazz inside Casa Blanca Café.

September 16-18, 20-25 *Clay In A Can Presented by CASE (Clay Artists of the Southeast)Mon-Sat, 10am – 4pm | North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center, Municipal Center$3 per entry, “Clay In A Can” is an art exhibi-tion featuring works by CASE members and nationally-known clay and ceramic artists. All the works to be shown must fit in a one-gallon can: Thus the theme “Clay In A Can!”.Opening reception on Sept 16, 6pm – 8pm, at the North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center.

September 16-25The Faux de Verzy Black & white photography by French photographer Pascal StrittPresented by Augusta Canal Interpretive CenterFree with Canal Interpretive Center admission or Petersburg boat tour ticket.Mon–Sat, 9:30am – 5:30pm; Sun, 1pm - 5:30pm Augusta Canal Interpretive CenterThe gnarled, twisted shapes of a grove of French beech trees create haunting, mythical impres-sions in these large black and white photographs by Pascal Stritt. Presented by Augusta Canal National Heritage Area’s international partner, the Parc Naturel Regionel de la Montagne de Reims.

September 16-25The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown Presented by the Augusta Museum of HistoryThurs–Sat, 10am - 5pm; Sun, 1pm - 5pm$4 for adults, $2 for children, Seniors and Veterans $3, children under 5 freeThe first major exhibition devoted to the life of James Brown, The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown, celebrates the life of the legendary performer through three studies – the man, the music, and his legacy.

September 16-25 (Closed Sunday)The Augusta Photo Festival: A Look Back, A Look AheadPresented by the APF Steering CommitteeMon–Fri, 9am – 5pm; Sat 10am – 5pm Joseph R. Lamar Boyhood HomeFree, A showing of winning photographs from the 2010 Augusta Photo Festival photography competition. The exhibition will also include works of members of the steering committee.

September 16-18, 20-25Sandra Trujillo “Churros Locos” Presented by Augusta State University Department of ArtMon-Fri 9:30am – 4:30pm, Sat 10am – 2pm, New Space Gallery, Washington Hall, Augusta State University, Free & open to public.We are very pleased to present this recently completed body of work, using indigenous clay materials from central Georgia. The exhibition of ceramic portraits and drawings reference the Spanish tradition of festival masks, specifically, Los Gigantes y Cabezudos (giant and big heads). Trujillo says, “I wanted to gain that sense of humor with ceramic sculpture.”

*Funded in part by the Porter Fleming Foundation.

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September 16 –183rd Augusta Tango Mini Festival Presented by Augusta Tango ClubCome learn the passionate and beautiful dance of Tango from some of the region’s most talented professionals! The event spans 3 days. Please see our website or call for info.Workshops $20/person; $10/person for DancesAugustatangoclub.com

September 16-25Painters’ Reel: Contemporary Painting in GeorgiaPresented by the Morris Museum of Art Museum hours of operation: Tues–Sat, 10am – 5pm; Sun, Noon – 5pm., Morris Museum of Art Galleries Free for ages 12 and under and on Sundays; $3.00 for military, students, and seniors with valid ID and children 13–18; and $5.00 for adults.Originally organized by the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, Georgia, the exhibition features recent work by eleven of Georgia’s most accomplished and renowned contemporary artists, including several with long-standing ties to the Mor-ris Museum—among them Don Cooper, Cheryl Goldsleger, Philip Morsberger, and Tom Nakashima.

September 16-25Wolf Kahn: Pastels Presented by the Morris Museum of ArtHours of operation: Tues–Sat, 10am – 5pm; Sun, 12pm – 5pm | Morris Museum of Art GalleriesAdmission: Free for ages 12 and under and on Sundays; $3.00 for military, students, and seniors with valid ID and children 13–18; and $5.00 for adults. www.themorris.org Renowned as one of America’s premier landscape painters, Wolf Kahn is also a master of the difficult medium of pastel and undeniably the greatest colorist of our time. This exhibition celebrates the artist’s utter mastery of the medium, as well as his eighty-third birthday.

September 17-25*“The Augusta – Columbia Connection: Six Artists from if ART, Columbia, SC: Jeff Donovan, Philip Morsberger, Edward Rice, Laura Spong, Mike Williams, David Yaghjian” Presented by Mary Pauline Projects 10am – 5pm |Old Academy of Richmond CountyFree & open to public, Opening reception September 17th 5pm – 7pm For each one of these artists, art is their passion, an inner journey searching for meaning and pur-pose in life. Through painting, drawing, prints, ceramics and sculpture if ART and Mary Pauline Projects will bring six of the most talented Georgia and South Carolina artists together for an incredible exhibition.

September 16-25 (Closed Sunday)“Scenes of the River” Art Exhibition Presented by Gallery on the Row10:30am – 5:30pm | Gallery on the RowFree, Gallery on the Row will present an exhibition of art depicting “Scenes of the River.” In addition, eight artists from the gallery will offer classes and demonstrations of their work.

September 17-19Arts in the Heart of Augusta Presented by The Greater Augusta Arts CouncilFri, Sept 17, 5pm – 9pm; Sat, Sept 18, 11am– 9pm; Sun, Sept 19, Noon – 7pm Augusta Common & surrounding area$5 adv; $7 at gate. Children 10 and under are free., 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival.Approximately 16 groups, representing over 19 countries, lend their ethnic flair and talents to the festival. Additional highlights of the festi-val include a children’s area with hands-on art activities provided free of charge by local civic organizations and a Fine Arts and Crafts Juried Fair at the festival site.

September 17-25The Whiskey Painters of America Annual Exhibition Presented by Zimmerman GalleryRegular gallery hours: Tues–Sat, 10am – 5pm, Sun–Mon, 9am – 2pm | Zimmerman GalleryOpening Reception Thurs, Sept 16, 5pm–8pm

An exhibition of original watercolor paint-ings in miniature by artist members from throughout the United States. Various types of collage applications in two sessions – one morning and one evening.

September 17&18 *Miss Saigon Presented by The Augusta Players8pm – 10:15pm | Imperial Theatre$15 to $41, The Augusta Players 66th sea-son opens with the concert version of the internationally acclaimed musical sensation, Miss Saigon. In the starring role of Chris, we are excited to welcome Tony Award nominated performer Willy Falk in the role he created on Broadway and playing Kim is Hawaiian actress, Shawna Masuda. Rated R for language and subject matter.

September 18 & 25Preserving History Presented by the Augusta Museum of HistoryTwo presentations each day, 1pm and 2pm Augusta Museum of History Program is free with admission to museum - first come, first served . $4 for adults, $2 for children, Seniors and Veterans $3, children under 5 free, A special look behind-the-scenes of the Augusta Museum of History as Sean Todd, the Museum’s registrar, demonstrates how artifacts are collected, catalogued, preserved, cared for, and displayed.Limited to 15 participants each session.



September 20-24*The Nina Simone Experience: Art Exhibition Presented by the Paine College Museum Initiative10am - 4pm | Candler Library, Paine CollegeFree, The Estate of Dr. Nina Simone has created a special arts experience entitled, The Nina Simone Experience: A Tribute to Dr. Nina Simone, High Priestess of Soul. The Experi-ence celebrates Dr. Simone’s cultural footprint in the arts. Paine College will sponsor this affair with three events:Sept 16 | The Nina Simone Papers-SymposiumSept 17 | The Nina Simone Stage ProductionSept 19 | The Nina Simone Art Exhibition Opening Reception (exhibit on display Sept. 20-24)

September 23 & 24“On the Day and the Days that Followed” Presented by the Davidson Fine Arts Drama DepartmentThurs, Sept 23 – 7pm – 8pm; Fri, Sept 24, 3:45pm – 4:45pm & 7pm – 8pm. Beverly J. Barnhart Theatre, Davidson Fine ArtsAdults - $6, Senior Citizens, Students & Children - $5, Davidson Students - $4The Davidson Fine Arts Drama Department presents the Southeastern premiere of “On the Day and the Days that Followed” written by Dan McCormick. This moving and theatrical play gives a voice to the actor on the horrific day and days following the 911 attacks on the World Trade Center.

Events Day by Day:Thursday, September 16Westobou Festival Press Conference Kick-Off 4:30pm | Old Academy of Richmond CountyFree, Representatives from the Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County and Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. Board of Directors officially open the 3rd Annual Westobou Festival.

Opening Reception: The Whiskey Painters of America Annual Exhibition Presented by Zimmerman Gallery5pm – 8pm, Zimmerman GalleryFree, An exhibition of original watercolor paintings in miniature by artist members from throughout the United States. Various types of collage applications in two sessions: one morning and one evening.

*The Nina Simone Experience: The Nina Simone Papers-Symposium Presented by the Paine College Museum Initiative6pm-7:30pm | Candler Memorial Library, Paine CollegeFree, The Estate of Dr. Nina Simone has created a special arts experience entitled, The Nina Simone Experience: A Tribute to Dr. Nina Simone, High Priestess of Soul. The Experience celebrates Dr. Simone’s cultural footprint in the arts.

Paine College will sponsor this affair with three events:September 16 | The Nina Simone Papers-Sym-posiumSeptember 17 | The Nina Simone Stage ProductionSeptember 19 | The Nina Simone Art Exhibition Opening Reception (exhibit on display Sept 20-24)

*Clay In A Can Opening Reception Presented by CASE (Clay Artists of the Southeast) 6pm – 8pm | North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center$3 per entry, “Clay In A Can” art exhibition featuring works by CASE members and nationally-known clay and ceramic artists. All the works to be shown must fit in a one-gallon can: Thus the theme “Clay In A Can!”

*Cavani String Quartet Westobou Festival Chamber Music Series Presented by Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society, Inc.7:30pm – 9pm | Maxwell Theatre, $25, One featured piece to be performed by the Quartet is Night Fields by the highly respected American composer Joan Tower. For the finale of their concert they will be joined by Augusta pianist Dr. Clara Park, for the performance of the Piano Quintet by Robert Schumann.

*Southern Soul & Song: Del McCoury and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presented by the Morris Museum of Art7:30pm –10pm | Imperial Theatre$12.50–$35, Opening the Westobou Festival, this concert combines the legendary bluegrass artist Del McCoury and his band, with the equally legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the most renowned Dixieland jazz band. This will be the first time these historically important bands have played the same bill in Augusta.

Friday, September 17“Scenes of the River” Painting Classes & Demonstrations Presented by Gallery on the Row11am – 4pm | Gallery on the Row$75 for 5 hr. class, Demonstrations – FreeAndrew Vincent will be painting at his easel.Pam Lien will demonstrate her techniques making unique knitted purses. 6 student limit. Supply List Provided At The Gallery Upon Registration



*Opening Reception The Augusta – Columbia Connection: Six Artists from if ART, Columbia, SC: Jeff Donovan, Philip Morsberger, Edward Rice, Laura Spong, Mike Williams, David YaghjianPresented by Mary Pauline ProjectsTime & Location: 5pm – 7pm, Old Academy of Richmond CountyFree & Open to Public, Through painting, drawing, prints, ceramics, and sculpture, if ART and Mary Pauline Projects will bring six of the most talented Georgia and South Carolina artists together for an incredible exhibition.

*Painting Demonstration by Mike Williams Presented by Mary Pauline Projects 5pm | Old Academy of Richmond CountyFree, Come and see Mike Williams search for the artwork in the materials he is using while creating something from nothing. He says, “It’s a mental activity that’s fulfilling and humbling.”

“A Sense of Place” Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony Presented by the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art6pm – 8pm | Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, FreeGallery Hours: Tues–Fri, 10am – 5pm

The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art’s “A Sense of Place” is an annual juried fine art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by contemporary American artists.

*The Charlie Daniels Band Presented by 12 Bands7pm | Riverwalk Amphitheater$25 Advanced, $40 Reserved, $35 Day OfWhen you hear a classic Charlie Daniels Band performance like “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” you hear music that knows no clear genre. Is it a folk tale? A southern boogie? A country fiddle tune? An electric rock anthem? The answer is, “yes” to all of that and more. Larkin Poe will open the show with their blend of bluegrass, folk, and pop.

*Denyce Graves: A Gala Event Presented by The Augusta Opera7pm | Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church$75 concert; $150 concert and gala Elegant and glamorous are words often used to describe Ms. Graves’ performances and her evening in Augusta will be no exception! Ac-companied by acclaimed pianist Warren Jones, Ms. Graves will perform arias from several of her signature roles including Carmen and Dalila as well as Ave Maria, spirituals, and beloved folk songs.

*The Nina Simone Experience-Stage Production Presented by the Paine College Museum Initiative7pm - 8:30pm | Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel, Paine CollegeGeneral Ad $10; Seniors and Students (w/ ID) $7, The Estate of Dr. Nina Simone has created a special arts experience entitled, The Nina Simone Experience: A Tribute to Dr. Nina Sim-one, High Priestess of Soul. The Experience celebrates Dr. Simone’s cultural footprint in the arts. Paine College will sponsor this affair with three events:September 16 | The Nina Simone Papers-SymposiumSeptember 17 | The Nina Simone Stage ProductionSeptember 19 | The Nina Simone Art Exhibi-tion Opening Reception (exhibit on display Sept 20-24)

Silent Movie Night featuring Our Dancing Daughters Presented by the Sacred Heart Cultural Center 7:30pm – 9:30pm | Sacred Heart Cultural Center$15 general seating; $35 VIP seating (includes lounge chairs & unlimited concessions)Calling all Sheiks and Shebas! It’s Romance, Tragedy, and Jazz. Come experience MGM’s blockbuster 1928 story of Mad Youth! A youth-ful Joan Crawford stars in this thrilling drama about life as a modern girl in the Roaring

Twenties. MGM glams up the classic love triangle with fantastic art deco sets, raucous parties, fast cars and lots of dancing!

*Cajun Cabaret featuring Juilliard Jazz Presented by Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta8pm – 11pm | North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center, Municipal Center $40 per person; $75 per couple, “Cajun Cabaret” is a special evening for area residents with a selection of Cajun foods, art and music presented in the style of a cabaret.

Candlelight Jazz: Encore!Presented by Garden City Jazz 10pm – 1am | Sky City$5 ($3 for musicians w/ instruments)A late night jazz jam featuring the area’s best & brightest musicians and singers. Encore performances from this summer’s Candlelight Jazz Concert Series coupled with previews of next year’s artist lineup.

Saturday, September 18*David Yaghjian Afternoon Wine & Cheese Artist Talk, moderated by Wim Roefs Presented by Mary Pauline Projects 5pm | Old Academy of Richmond CountyFree, Come and listen to David Yaghjian talk about his paintings and see for yourself



whether his late-middle-aged jumping, floating, staring-zombie-like, walking, diving, snake-handling, fish-holding figures are expressing joy, humor and elation or are con-templative, angst-ridden and a bit disturbing.

*13 Most Beautiful...Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests with Live Soundtracks by Dean & BrittaPresented by semi-precious productions 8pm | Sacred Heart Cultural Center$25 in advance; $35 Day of showAndy Warhol is widely regarded as the most important artist of the second half of the 20th century, and he brought the vision of a successful artist to his filmmaking activities. Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests are beautiful and revealing portraits of different individuals, shot between 1963 and 1966. Doors open at 6pm | Social Cocktail Hour 6pm - 7:45pm

“Scenes of the River” Painting Classes & Demonstrations Presented by Gallery on the Row11am – 4pm | Gallery on the Row$75 for 5 hr. class, Demonstrations –FreeJanet Stulb will be demonstrating pine needle basketry. Jessica Dickens will be demonstrat-ing how she creates mozaic jewelry. 6 Student Limit For All ClassesSupply List Provided At The Gallery Upon Registration

An Intimate Evening with Jazz Great Earl Klugh Presented by Augusta Amusements7pm | Paul S. Simon Discovery Theater, Fort Discovery $30, $35 & $40, As composer and songwriter, Earl Klugh has contributed to recordings by Aretha Franklin, Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige, and many others, and he has played as a guest artist on recordings by Jimmy Buffett, Stevie Wonder, and Miles Davis, to cite just a few. Concertgoers are encouraged to dress in their favorite jazz-elegant attire and to walk the red carpet into the theater.

A Night at the Opera Presented by The Augusta State University Department of Music7:30pm | Maxwell Theater, Augusta State University$5 General Public; ASU students, faculty, staff free with valid JagCard.The Augusta State University Department of Music presents A Night at the Opera, featuring the ASU Opera Ensemble in performances of a lively selection of arias and scenes from the great operas of Mozart and others. The Ensemble is directed by Patti Myers.

Sunday, September 19Artrageous! Family Sunday: Instru-ment Petting Zoo Presented by the Morris Museum of Art1pm – 4pm | Morris Museum of Art

Free, Join the Morris Museum of Art and the Friends of the Symphony Orchestra Augusta during Artrageous! Family Sunday: Instrument Petting Zoo. Learn all about instruments, as dozens of musicians provide hands-on demonstrations, and create your own musical crafts.

*Afternoon Architecture Tour with Edward Rice Presented by Mary Pauline Projects3pm – 5pm | Morris Museum of ArtFree, “The Mill” (collection of Morris Museum of Art)“Masoleum,” Magnolia Cemetery (collection of South Carolina Arts Commission) “Dormer”, 8th St. (collection of Morris Museum of Art) “Braye House”, on Telfair St., Sandhills Cottage. Noted for his carefully calculated architectural paintings (as well as his humorous outlook on modern architecture), Edward Rice will conduct an afternoon archi-tecture adventure. We will meet at the Morris Museum, and Edward Rice will lead us on a tour of areas that have inspired him and have had an impact on his artistic development.

Augusta Festival of Sacred Music Presented by Covenant Presbyterian Church4pm, St. John United Methodist Church $10/individual, $25 for families of 3 or moreCome enjoy an afternoon concert of great works in sacred music for chorus and orchestra.

*Shakespeare: His Words in Music Presented by The Augusta Collegium Musicum 4pm – 5:30pm | Sacred Heart Cultural Center $10, Patrons will be treated to the Augusta Collegium Musicum’s soloists performing well known works by Shakespeare set to musical harmony. Included will be works by composers from the time of Shakespeare’s birth to the present day.

*The Nina Simone Experience Art Exhibition Opening Reception and Artist Talk Presented by the Paine College Museum Initiative5pm - 7pm | Candler Library, Paine CollegeFree, The Estate of Dr. Nina Simone has created a special arts experience entitled, The Nina Simone Experience: A Tribute to Dr. Nina Simone, High Priestess of Soul. The Experience celebrates Dr. Simone’s cultural footprint in the arts. Paine College will sponsor this affair with three events:September 16 | The Nina Simone Papers-SymposiumSeptember 17 | The Nina Simone Stage ProductionSeptember 19 | The Nina Simone Art Exhibition Opening Reception (exhibit on display Sept 20-24)



Brass Quintet Concert Presented by Savannah River Brassworks7pm – 8:30pm | First Christian ChurchFree – Donation Accepted

Tin Pan Alley on the Riverwalk | A banquet of beloved American songs from 1910-1940Presented by The Riverwalk Series, Inc.7pm – 8:30pm | The River Room, Saint Paul’s Church. $35, New York’s famous Tin Pan Alley comes to the Riverwalk in this concert by singer David Giardini, a dynamic lyric baritone crooner who specializes in the great American Songbook from the 1920’s and 1930’s, an era often referred to as “Tin Pan Alley.” He will be joined by pianist Paul Bisaccia, who has performed around the country and around the world.

*Ravi Coltrane and Ralph Alessi in Jazz Innovators with Rob Foster and Art Lande Presented by the Augusta State University Department of Music7:30pm – 9:15pm | Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University$15; ASU Students, Faculty & Staff are $5 with valid ASU ID. This concert will feature three internationally renowned jazz artists (Coltrane, Alessi, and Lande) in collabora-tion with Augusta’s own Rob Foster. They will be joined in concert by bassist Dwight Kilian, and drummer Danny Boozer.

Monday, September 20*Open Studio with David Yaghjian and Mike Williams Presented by Mary Pauline Projects 11am – 2pm | Old Academy of Richmond County, Free & public is welcome

“Scenes of the River” Painting Classes & Demonstrations Presented by Gallery on the Row11am – 4pm | Gallery on the Row$75 for 5 hr. class, Demonstrations – FreeSandra Whittaker will demonstrate her water-color techniques (landscape painting)Joni Vanover will demonstrate how she creates angels from sea shells and moss6 student limit for all classes. Supply list provided at the gallery upon registration

*Lou Ann Zimmerman Whiskey Painting Art Experience 2010 Presented by Broad Street Artists’ Row6pm – 8pm | La Masion on Telfair-Veritas Wine & Tapas Lounge$10 includes light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Lou Ann Zimmerman, a local artist and gallery owner, will share her love for Whiskey Painting during an intimate affair that will not only educate, but is certain to entertain you.

Jubba & Friends Presented by Destyne Meuzik6pm – 9pm | Augusta Common$5 General Admission. Music and arts are alive

and well in the Christian community. Come enjoy a night of soloists, choirs, bands, danc-ers, and more in a fun, faith-filled, family night of entertainment.

*Westobou Festival Organ Series featuring Herb Buffington, Organist Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc.Coordinated by Kathleen Cartledge7pm | The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Free, Herbert Buffington is Organist and Assistant Choirmaster at the Peachtree Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Atlanta, Georgia.

*A Celebration of Schumann Songs Westobou Festival Chamber Music Series Presented by The Augusta State University Department of MusicCoordinated by Clara Park7:30pm | Maxwell Theater, Augusta State University$5 general, free with ASU JagcardPerformers: Linda Banister, mezzo-sopranoRosalyn Floyd, piano, Washington Issac Hol-mes, baritone. Program includes: Schumann’s song cycles “Frauenliebe und Leben” and “Liederkreis”

*Laurel & Hardy with Music Presented by Columbia County Civic Orchestra7:30pm – 8:40pm | Saint Paul’s Church$5 General Ad.; Free to children/students,

music educators, & retired/active duty mili-tary. Performers: The Columbia County Civic Orchestra and pianist, Ethan Uslan. Featured works will include: Scott Joplin’s Suite for Piano & Orchestra by Gordon Wright (ac-companying silent movies of Laurel & Hardy), Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Ragtime solo piano stylings of Ethan Uslan, and Vaudeville music selections featuring the CCCO.

*Prism Concert featuring Savannah River Winds with guest composer/guest conductor Larry ClarkPresented by The North Augusta Cultural Arts Council7:30pm – 9pm | First Baptist Church of North AugustaFree – Donations AcceptedThe North Augusta Cultural Arts Council presents the second annual Prism Concert featuring Savannah River Winds with composer/guest conductor Larry Clark. This will be the premier of a selection composed in honor of the Westobou Festival and composed by Larry Clark.

Tuesday, September 21*Margaret Petterson Low Country Oils Art Experience 2010 Presented by Broad Street Artists’ Row10am – Noon, Zimmerman GalleryAdmission: $10, Margaret Petterson, a Low Country artist from Charleston, SC will bring color to life as she shares her experience painting with oils. *Funded in part by the Porter Fleming Foundation.


“Scenes of the River” Painting Classes & Demonstrations Presented by Gallery on the Row11am – 4pm | Gallery on the Row$75 for 5 hr. class, Demonstrations Free.Pat Warren will teach a painting class. Carolyn Benning will be demonstrating paint-ing animals on rocks. Tom Suspensky will be demonstrating his handbuilding techinques for his ceramic creations. 6 student limit for all classes. Supply list provided at the gallery upon registration

*Westobou Festival Organ Series featuring Louis Playford, Organist Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc.Coordinated by Kathleen Cartledge2pm | The Church of the Most Holy Trinity Free, A native of Augusta, Georgia, Louis Playford holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Syracuse University, a Graduate Diploma from Saint Louis Conservatory of Music and a D.M.A. from American Conserva-tory of Music, all in piano performance.

*Margaret Petterson – Personal Critique Art Experience 2010 Presented by Broad Street Artists’ Row6pm – 8pm | Casa Blanca Café$10 includes light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, Margaret Petterson, a Low Country artist from Charleston, SC will bring color to life as she shares her experience painting with oils. (Bring your best and worst piece for critique)

Jonny Diaz in Concert Presented by 88.3 WAFJ7pm | Augusta Common, Free, 88.3 WAFJ welcomes Jonny Diaz and his band for a Fam-ily Friendly concert at the Augusta Commons. His positive lyrics and memorable tunes will make for a fun, faith filled family event. See wafj.com for further details. Concessions will be available for purchase. We hope you’ll come and join us!

*“The Music Of What Happens” Presented by the Author’s Club of Augusta7pm | Le Chat Noir, $10, Writers, musicians, singer (“The Dubber”) collaborate to cel-ebrate Augusta in sight and sound, in voice and image--from Tobacco Road to the Blues, from the Westobou River to the Flood, from history to contemporary arts. A Happening. A Fusion. A Frission.

*Chamber Music Extravaganza Westobou Festival Chamber Music Series Featuring Trio Augusta and the Magellan String Quartet Presented by The Augusta State University Department of Music / Coordinated by Clara Park7:30pm | Maxwell Theater, Augusta State University$5 general, free with ASU Jagcard, Program includes: Beethoven Piano Trio in C minor and Schubert String Quintet in C (with cellist Justin Resley).

Wednesday, September 22*Barbara Dunham – Fine Art Collage Art Experience 2010 Presented by Broad Street Artists’ Row10am – Noon | Morris Museum of Art$10, Barbara Dunham will share how to take your creativity to new heights through fine art collage. This Atlanta based artist displays tre-mendous freedom of expression in both abstract and impressionistic pieces.

*Open Studio with Laura Spong & Jeff Donovan Presented by Mary Pauline Projects11am – 2pm | Old Academy of Richmond CountyFree & public is welcome

“Scenes of the River” Painting Classes & Demonstrations Presented by Gallery on the Row11am – 4pm | Gallery on the Row$75 for 5 hr. class, Demonstrations FreeBarbara W. Fox will teach a painting class. Don Henshaw will show the creative stages of making beautiful wooden writing pens. Phillippe Cummings will do a demonstration of how she makes unusual clay jewelry (2-4pm). 6 student limit for all classes. Supply list provided at the gallery upon registration

*Westobou Festival Organ Series featuring Ken Courtney, Organist Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc.Coordinated by Kathleen Cartledge

11am | St. John United Methodist Church Free, Kenneth H. Courtney, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, received his Bachelor of Music degree, Cum Laude, in Organ Performance from the University of Memphis, and his Master of Music degree in Organ Performance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

*ASU Student Recital Showcase Westobou Festival Chamber Music Series Presented by The Augusta State University Department of MusicCoordinated by Clara Park1pm | Maxwell Theater, Augusta State UniversityFree Concert, Featuring selected students from the ASU Dept. of Music to perform short recitals for the Westobou Festival audience.

*Barbara Dunham – Fine Art Collage Art Experience 2010 Presented by Broad Street Artists’ Row6pm – 8pm | Casa Blanca Café $10 includes light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, Barbara Dunham will share how to take your creativity to new heights through fine art collage. This Atlanta based artist displays tremendous freedom of expression in both abstract and impres-sionistic pieces.



Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruise - Westobou Edition Presents The Wynns 6:15pm - 7:45pm | Augusta Canal and Interpretive Center$24, The Wynn Family does some mighty fine pickin’, fiddlin’ and singin’! They’ll be performing bluegrass classics and several original songs written for and about the Augusta Canal, including “Mill Worker Blues,” “Little Georgia Town,” “Colonel Rains’ Recipe” and the ballad of “Arthur and Maude”. Passengers are invited to bring along the refreshments of choice to enhance the evening. Departs from Enterprise Mill Petersburg Boat dock, 1450 Greene Street. Check in at Canal Interpre-tive Center.

Thursday, September 23*Ceramics demonstration at Gertrude Herbert with Jeff Donovan Presented by Mary Pauline Projects12pm | Gertrude Herbert Institute of ArtFree, Sandwiches and Tea Provided. Donovan’s figures invoke the sense of humor and despair, resilience and resigna-tion, emotional bliss and turbulence, contemplation and mental absence.

*Charles Young Walls – Oil Portraiture Art Experience 2010 Presented by Broad Street Artists’ Row10am – Noon | Gallery on the Row$10, Charles Young Walls has been an artist all his life. In the November 2009

issue, he was featured as one of Southwest Art Magazine’s “21 Over 31” Emerging Artists of 2009. Now living in the Atlanta area, this award winning portrait artist will demonstrate his mesmerizing skill as the finale of Art Experience 2010.

“Scenes of the River” Painting Classes & Demonstrations Presented by Gallery on the Row11am – 4pm | Gallery on the Row$75 for 5 hr. class, Demonstrations – FreeCharles Young Walls will be demonstrating his portrait painting. 6 student limit for all classesSupply list provided at the gallery upon registra-tion

*Charles Young Walls – Oil Portraiture Art Experience 2010 Presented by Broad Street Artists’ Row6pm – 8pm | Gallery on the Row$10, Charles Young Walls has been an artist all his life. In the November 2009 issue, he was featured as one of Southwest Art Magazine’s “21 Over 31” Emerging Artists of 2009. Now living in the Atlanta area, this award winning portrait artist will demonstrate his mesmerizing skill as the finale of Art Experience 2010.

Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruise - Westobou Edition Presents The Cross-Tie Walkers 6:15pm -7:45pm | Augusta Canal and Interpretive Center $24, The Cross-Tie Walkers hail from Thomson, GA and do great bluegrass and blues tunes—think “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” and you’ll get the

picture. As always, passengers are invited to bring along a snack and drink of their choice. Departs from Enterprise Mill Petersburg Boat dock, 1450 Greene Street. Check in at Canal Interpretive Center.

*Two Pianos Tango Westobou Festival Chamber Music Series Presented by The Augusta State University De-partment of Music / Coordinated by Clara Park. 7:30pm | Maxwell Theater, Augusta State University. $5 general, free with ASU Jagcard. Featuring: Pianists, Martin David Jones and Clara Park. Program includes: tangos of Astor Piazzola and others.

Parsons Dance “Remember Me” Presented by Augusta Ballet, Inc.7pm – 9pm | Imperial Theatre$20-$75, Commissioned largely by the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation and Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Prostic, in honor and memory of their daughter Elizabeth Anne Prostic, Re-member Me is the awe-inspiring performance dedicated to Elizabeth’s unassailable spirit, her passion for life, and her love of Parsons Dance. Back by popular demand, the cast of “Remember Me” is poised to enthrall Augusta one last time before the show is retired from the touring circuit.

Friday, September 24“Scenes of the River” Painting Classes & DemonstrationsPresented by Gallery on the Row11am – 4pm | Gallery on the Row$75 for 5 hr. class, Demonstrations Free.

Carol Sue Roberts will teach a painting class geared towards the intermediate-level experienced painters (oil still life). Tamara Przlepa will demonstrate her woven basket making techniques. Lisa Mote will be showing a video of her procedures for making her beautiful fused glass creations. 6 student limit for all classes. Supply list provided at the gallery upon registration

Morsberger Mania: An Evening with the Celebrated Artist Philip Morsberger Presented by the Morris Museum of Art6pm – 8pm | Morris Museum of Art Galleries$10 members; $15 nonmembersVisit the Morris Museum of Art for an evening of food, fun, live music, and art activities and help celebrate Philip Morsberger, the 2010 Westobou Festival’s signature artist. Meet-and-greet with the artist and a book-signing. Price includes museum admission, activities, food, and two bar tickets.

Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruise - Westobou Edition Presents Tara Scheyer6:15pm -7:45pm | Augusta Canal and Interpretive Center $24, Award-winning singer-songwriter Tara Scheyer performs many of her pop-folk ballads including “Float On Down,” an Augusta Canal original song. It’s a not-to-be-missed finale’ for the canal’s Westobou music cruise week! Departs from Enterprise Mill Petersburg Boat dock, 1450 Greene Street. Check in at Canal Interpretive Center.


The American Shakespeare Center in Macbeth, by William Shakespeare Presented by the ASU Lyceum Series7pm – 9pm | Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University$15 General Public; ASU students, faculty, staff – free with valid JagCard.From the first words of the play until the title character loses his head, Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy is his most unrelenting examination of the dark side of humanity. Driven to bloody deeds by their lust for power, Macbeth and his Lady tragically struggle to hold on to their sanity, and to each other.

A Visual Arts and Jazz Café Presented by the Visual Artists of First Presbyterian Church7pm – 9pm | First Presbyterian ChurchFree & open to the public, Visual artists from First Presbyterian Church - including graphic artists, photographers, and videographers - will exhibit and discuss their work. A live jazz ensemble will perform in the background, and refreshments of pastry and coffee/tea will be provided.

Saturday, September 25An Evening with C. S. Lewis Presented by Calvary Chapel Augusta & David Payne Drama2pm – 5pm & 7:30pm – 9:30pm, Heritage Academy, $10, The year is 1963 and C.S. Lewis, the famous British author, is in the twilight years of his life. David Payne gives a stunning portrayal of the famous British author

as he hosts a group of American writers at his home just outside of Oxford.

*Afternoon wine and cheese artist talk with Laura Spong moderated by Wim Roelfs Presented by Mary Pauline Projects5pm | Old Academy of Richmond CountyFree, Come and hear for yourself Laura Spong describe her paintings process.“I play. I am like a child on the floor with blocks. Arranging, rearranging, adding, subtracting, Delighting in the shapes, forms, textures, colors, Until the components fall into place. And create a pleasing visual pattern.”

*Clay, Form and Color: A Hands-On Workshop with Eva Kwong Presented by CASE (Clay Artists of the Southeast)9am – 4pm | Heritage Academy$145 for CASE members, $195 for non-members. Have fun as you play with shape, form and color! This will be a fast-paced and exciting workshop with Eva Kwong of Kent State University focusing on the development of forms from concepts in nature. The day will be spent on the development of the sculptural form.

Smithsonian Museum Day The sixth annual Smithsonian Museum Day provides Augustans and visitors to the city with an opportunity to celebrate culture and explore the area’s diverse attractions for FREE one day only.

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Augusta Museum of HistoryHistoric Augusta, Inc.Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black HistoryMorris Museum of ArtThe National Science Center Fort Discovery

Time & Location: 10am – 5pm | Participating Museums. FREE. Info: www.smithsonian.com/museumday

“Scenes of the River” Painting Classes & Demonstrations Presented by Gallery on the Row11am – 4pm | Gallery on the Row$75 for 5 hr. class, Demonstrations – FreeMargaret Ann Smith will be painting at her easel. Tamara Przlepa will teach a class in woven basketry. Heyward Booker will demonstrate his creative carving of wooden walking canes. 6 student limit for all classes. Supply list provided at the gallery upon registration

Porter Fleming Literary Competition Awards CeremonyPresented by the Morris Museum of Art5pm – 7pm | Morris Museum of Art AuditoriumFree, Join us for a wine and cheese reception as we honor the winners of the Porter Fleming Liter-ary Competition at the Morris Museum of Art.

The American Shakespeare Center in Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare Presented by the ASU Lyceum Series7pm – 9pm | Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University$15 General Public; ASU students, faculty, staff free with valid JagCard.

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Shakespeare’s electrifying exploration of the arrogance of power hovers tantalizingly between comedy and tragedy. Measure stares unblinkingly into the way we confuse lust and love, goodness and self-righteousness; and it manages an unforgettably ironic look at who sins most in a congregation of murderers, pimps, politicians, whores, nuns, and dukes.

*Legendary Soul Singer Al Green in Concert Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc.8pm | The Bell AuditoriumAdv: $52/Floor & First Balcony; $42/ Second & Third BalconyDay of Concert: $62/Floor & First Balcony; $52/Second & Third Balcony Legendary soul singer Al Green will close out the 2010 Westobou Festival with a 8pm performance at the Bell Auditorium. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

*Drift, presented by the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange Presented by The Art Factory7:30pm – 8:30pm | Imperial Theatre$20, Drift is a choreographic work by Augusta native, Cassie Meador. Drift is a visual enactment portraying the trans-formation of a local 40 acre tract of land located off Washington Road in Augusta - from rich farmland, to a successful grocery store, and finally to a house of worship.


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