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If Augusta is one big food desert, then why are people here so damn fat?

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so many people walk around 3 or more people WIDE? Will someone at ABC please explain to the Rev Brad (Nit) Whitt how babies are made? LOL (continued on page 46)

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Put On Your Drinkin’ Shoes

But please leave the jean shorts at home when you visit Augusta

If you’re reading this and don’t live in Augusta, I’m going to assume that you’re a golf fan. If you’re not a golf fan, you’re probably married to one anyway. It’s not that there aren’t other reasons to come to town. It’s just that no one in their right mind would be here this week, braving the crowds, if they didn’t have any plans to hit the tournament (read: tunamint). In fact, many Augustans get out of town. They spend weeks, months even, cleaning out closets, sprucing up yards and stocking up on new sheets and towels in preparation for renting their houses. It’s a lot of work, but it’s all worth it when you get a big, tax-free check from the renters. Most people who stay do so because it’s a great week to live here. There are complainers (always are!), and everyone tries to avoid the traffic, but it’s basically one big adult spring break. Having beer during the day is more acceptable than usual. We usually offer perfect weather, although the pollen will be out of control. We move our televisions outside, eagerly anticipating the afternoon coverage. We’re glad you’re here. I do have a couple of tips for you, though. Please, forthelove, do not wear jeans (or worse, jean shorts) to the golf course. I’m not asking that you get all fancy or anything, but respect the sport. Khaki pants or shorts and a collared shirt for the guys, and dresses, skirts or nice shorts for the ladies. We like to call it Southern casual. Wear shoes you can walk in. ‘Cause you’re gonna walk a lot. Speaking of shoes, ladies, leave your fancy heels at home. It’s completely acceptable for women to wear running shoes with a sundress. You’ll see people in golf shoes, too. This used to puzzle me, but spikes seem to handle muddy, smelly grass better than any other footwear. If it rains, you’ll be glad you listened to me. I’ve had many friends who insisted on wearing cute shoes to match their outfit. They were the first ones to slip and fall in the stinky mud out there. If that happens, I can promise that none of your friends will leave the tournament, so you’ll be forced to walk around with what looks like a bad potty accident on the back of your precious sundress. As it was last year, Tiger is a late favorite. Like him or not, golf is more exciting when Tiger’s playing well. But please, don’t cheer for him like you’re at a wrestling match. Don’t get me wrong. There’s nothing better than the loud roar that follows a flawless putt. It’s the “Get it in the hole!” or “You da man, Tiger!” as soon as he tees off that is borderline offensive. Speaking of loud roars, if you want to witness the cause of such excitement, don’t stand near me. I like to call them the Faraway Roars, because they always seem to happen far away from where I am. I have seen a couple of holes in one on 16, but otherwise, I wait to see the replay when I get home. Just about everyone in Augusta will treat you with respect, kindness and southern hospitality. When done well, there’s nothing better. Please wave back, say thanks and don’t be afraid of conversation with a stranger. Ask for directions. We want to help and, especially this week, we love showing off our town. Walton Way is Walton Way, Washington Road is Washington Road, and The Partridge Inn is the Partridge Inn. For some reason we don’t shorten them to Walton, Washington, or The Partridge. It is what it is. Otherwise, have a big time. Enjoy our restaurants and bars. Relax in our houses, and know that hours went into making them yours. The azaleas are much more impressive than last year. The weather is supposed to be perfect. You’re welcome. Eat an egg salad or 10, and remember that a beer held too long will only get warm. Welcome, y’all!

JENNYWRIGHT lives in Summerville with her husband, who she calls The Man, and two kids, who she affectionately calls The Boy and The Girl. She enjoys taking photos, cooking and playing tennis.

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Could the Best Be Made… Better? As we begin to welcome the world into our backyard for the 77th edition of the Masters Golf Tournament, it might come as a surprise to our out-of-town visitors that the best run event in all of sports still has its share of local critics. Don’t misunderstand; the vast majority of reasonable Augustans acknowledge and appreciate the fact that we annually seem to pull off one of the greatest temporary transitions of stature this side of the Clark Kent-Superman legend. One moment we are an average Southern American mid-sized community, filled with the same “beauties and bugs” as our regional contemporaries. The next, we are the place to be for one full week for 99 percent of the world’s golf fans, and a good portion of the international, party hopping jet set. For many of us who grew up here, the tournament and the Augusta National Golf Club itself have a unique place in our hearts and minds. The best way to sum it up might be to compare ourselves to the extended family of a superstar or popular politician. In other words, we can probably identify pretty well with Brad Pitt’s little brother, Madonna’s first cousin or Clint Eastwood’s stepson. We may have regular access to the star, and that in and of itself is pretty cool, but most of the time, the relationship is nothing remarkable. Nonetheless, the connection does seem to be noteworthy for many, and almost a constant source of interest as the topic of hometowns are discussed with new friends. No matter where I travel in the world, when people hear I am from Augusta, almost invariably the tournament comes up, and a list of questions and comments follow that I can recite as well as my favorite Bible verses: “How many times have you been?” “Do you ever get to play the course?” “What is Tiger Woods (or Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, etc.) really like in person?”

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For many of us, the event is an annual ritual, much like a weeklong family Christmas gathering, filled with hope, surprises, heartache, headaches and the occasional hangover. But in 2013, are real Augustans getting access to the festivities like generations before once enjoyed? Of course, the simple answer is no. For many who enjoyed family tickets because of the decades-long faithful patronage of a grandparent or elderly aunt, the shock of losing that freebie upon the passing of said members of the older generation may be tougher to take than the loss of the loved one. “Great Grandpa was 102 and ready to go, but if he had just stuck around through the spring we could have squeezed one last trip to the Masters in...” That was an actual quote emailed to me by a local resident responding to my question, “If you could get the Augusta National to make changes in the way they operate, what would they be?” The top request for internal policy change was the wish that family tickets could be bequeathed upon death to surviving family. Out of over 300 responses (in about a 12-hour window to respond), that was the overwhelming favorite, followed by allowing a designated “local citizen practice round day” so that locals can all show up and buy tickets at the gate (not a bad idea, actually), and, of course, the very familiar request that the course be open for tours and gift shop purchases throughout the other 51 weeks of the year. Of course, the club does not comment on such matters, but I can tell you that they do make a conscious effort to recycle the newly available tickets through local residents on a regular basis. I have several good friends who spent over 20 years on the waiting list, only to have a letter show up recently congratulating them on their patience, with the paperwork confirming them as new “patrons” for the rest of their natural life (if they behave and want to continue the purchase). As far as the other changes, the National has no desire to

open up for more public access, because to do so would greatly reduce the limited time their 300 (or so) members have to enjoy the course (which is only open for play and in good shape from October through mid-May). Some seem to forget that while the property is open for patron visits seven days a year, the other 358 are built around the comfort and recreation of the people who own, and pay dearly to maintain, that piece of real estate. It is a private club: no more, no less. Finally, on the topic of retail sales of souvenirs off the premises, while it is true that once you could place orders to the pro shop by phone that would be left at the security gate for you to pick up, those days are long gone. Security and crowd concerns have also done away with the small shops set up at the edge of the club’s property during tournament week. It has long been the opinion of the club leadership that keeping the sale of Masters items to those who actually visit the course is their own little way of making the visit truly special. Say what you want about the snob aspect of that policy, but there is a reason that the Augusta National trademark and logo is one of the most sought after in sports fashion, while any schmuck can buy a Cleveland Browns T-shirt (and many do) anywhere in the world. Perhaps in the future there will be some change in the long commitment the club has made to making your visit to their event as special and unique as such a thing can be. But I doubt it. The Masters is the No. 1 spectator ticket in all of sports, and while no such event is or can be perfect, they tend to get closer to it at Augusta National than anywhere else in the world of sports.

AUSTINRHODES

The views expressed are the opinions of Austin Rhodes and do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.

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Welcome to Augusta, Y’all Though we know you’re here for the tournament, we here at the Metro Spirit, Augusta’s independent voice since 1989, want you to know that there’s more to Augusta than the Augusta National. Some of it, like the liquor stores, you might be forced to seek out, while others, like the busloads of prostitutes that come to work the tournament, might just seek out you. We know how anxious you are to get inside the gates, but we’re here to tell you, it’s not easy. Despite all the Buy/Sell guys you see on the overpasses and along Washington Road, tickets are expensive and hard to come by, and that was before Tiger’s recent wins. How that is going to affect the cost of your stay remains to be seen. So with this issue of the Metro Spirit, we’ve thrown most of our typical features out the door so we can focus on you, our guests. On a purely practical level, it makes sense, since you out of towners aren’t going to be all that interested in our local issues or political squabbles (though if you should happen to park in the pretty parking deck across from the downtown Marriott, just realize that you’re pretty much at the epicenter of a lot of our local political bickering). Besides, many of our readers have either left town so they can rent their houses to you or they’re laying low and letting you have the run of the place. But on a larger level, giving up our paper to you makes sense, too, because in so many ways so many of you really do need the information in this guide. Face it, even among you privileged few, not everyone is being whisked here and there by van or private driver. Many of you will want to go out to eat or bring food back to your room. You’ll want to go for a run or a workout and, without our guide, you might not know where to go or how to get there. So go ahead and venture off Washington Road a little. We think you’ll be glad you did.

Augsburg Haus

Cadwallader’s Café

Open for lunch and dinner, but the lunch portions are still huge. And with entrées such as the Schweinebraten, slow-roasted pork with German potato salad, you won’t be able to stop yourself from cleaning your plate. So just make sure you have a comfy napping spot available.

One of Augusta’s best kept fine dining secrets, this lively restaurant is popular with the locals. Open for dinner, best-bet entrées include any of the trios, whether they be duck, tuna, lamb, scallop or bison.

4460 WASHINGTON RD., EVANS | 706-667-8181 | AUGSBURGHAUS.COM

106 DAVIS RD., MARTINEZ | 706-860-7444 | CADWALLADERSCAFE.COM

Bird Dog Grille

Laura’s Backyard Tavern

Tucked away in a shopping center off Fury’s Ferry Road, this locally owned restaurant has a strong local following, who love their hot dogs, paninis, salads and wings. The restaurant has a full bar and offers Wine & Dine Steak Night on Wednesdays and Martini Night on Saturdays.

For local flavor, there’s no better spot that Laura’s. It may take some work to find it, but, when you do, you’ll find a bar in what looks like a house… a house that serves up drinks, food, live music, games and more.

3851 EVANS TO LOCKS RD., FURY’S FERRY STATION, MARTINEZ | 706-814-5007 | BIRDDOGGRILLE.COM

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218 S. BELAIR RD., MARTINEZ | 706-869-8695

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Laziza Mediterranean Grill

Neapolitan Cupcake and Gift Shoppe

Laziza means delicious, so it’s a fitting name for this fast casual restaurant, where patrons order dishes like chicken shawarma, hummus and other middle eastern delicacies at a counter, serve themselves drinks and eat at one of the many tables. If you like your food enough (and you will) Laziza has many of the ingredients they use for sale.

Distinctive cupcakes in flavors such as key lime pie, salted caramel (one of their best), chocolate lovers and peanut butter cup, Neapolitan piles the frosting high and takes orders for special occasions. Their unique selection of gifts will make wonderful souvenirs for the folks back home.

Mai Thai

Pho Bac

From mild to hot, this Columbia County spot serves up traditional Thai food and drinks in a charming atmosphere.

Authentic Vietnamese food in Columbia County, with dishes like papaya salad, spring rolls and, of course, pho. Deciding what to try might be difficult because of the large menu, but you’ll be rewarded with large portions and a small bill. And instead of Waffle House, fans say pho is the perfect hangover food, so that’s good to know.

Mellow Mushroom

Pizza Joint

The downtown location opened 10 years ago this Masters Week, and the Evans location followed in 2008. Both serve great pizzas, snacks, salads, sandwiches and more, with an impressive beer and wine list in a kitschy atmosphere. The hummus and the cinnamon pretzels are two menu favorites.

If you like the downtown spot, the Evans location is just as reliable. With a couple of exceptions, it has the same menu and you certainly can’t go wrong with the Sicilian Chef’s Salad, greens and veggies topped with ham, pepperoni, chicken, bacon and broccoli. Be sure to order it with parmesan peppercorn.

4272 WASHINGTON RD., EVANS | 706-504-4303 | LAZIZAGRILL.COM

4272 WASHINGTON RD., EVANS | 706-210-9008

4348 WASHINGTON RD., EVANS | 706-364-6756 | MELLOWMUSHROOM.COM

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106 PLEASANT HOME RD., AUGUSTA | 706-814-8959 | NEAPOLITANGIFTS.COM

4300 TOWNE CENTER, EVANS | 706-945-1981

4301 WASHINGTON RD., EVANS | 706-447-4992 | THEPIZZAJOINT.NET

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Rhinehart’s

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If you don’t know what Rhinehart’s is, this must be your first time visiting Augusta. A beach shack plopped down on Washington Road, the original location is by far the most popular, but the Columbia County location is just as good. Daily food and drink specials at both lunch and dinner endear the restaurants to locals, and their burger is one of the best in town.

An Augusta favorite since 1986, this steakhouse recently expanded to Evans. They still serve the same great steaks, wings, seafood, ribs and chicken, though, with beer, wine and drinks to go with them. Want a little bit of decadence? Try the Tommy Fries, smothered in ranch, two kinds of cheeses and bacon.

The Tavern at the Bean

Tako Sushi

This spot has a bit of a split personality: by day, it’s a coffee, dessert and sandwich shop. By night, however, it turns into a restaurant and bar that offers theme nights (Taco Night!) and specialty drinks like their Key Lime Martini. Look for live music offerings and other special events during the week.

Far East meets Southwest at this eclectic spot that is the restaurant’s second location in the area. Both location feature owner Kevin Goldsmith’s distinctive vision and serve inventive Japanese and Mexican fare. You really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

305 N. BELAIR RD., EVANS | 706-868-6850 | RHINEHARTS.COM

4414 EVANS TO LOCKS RD., EVANS | 706-447-2006 | BEANBASKETTECOFFEE.COM

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601 N. BELAIR RD., EVANS | 706-814-7083 | TBONZOFAUGUSTA.COM

1202 TOWN PARK LANE, EVANS | 706-863-0606 | TAKO-SUSHI.COM

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5 O’Clock Bistro

Calvert’s Restaurant

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and this bistro has an impressive wine list and a creative selection of original and classic libations to choose from during cocktail hour. The food menu will not disappoint, either, and changes regularly so everything stays fresh and exciting. Also open for lunch.

Calvert’s in Surrey Center has been around for 30 years, so they must be doing something right. Augusta’s go-to restaurant for special occasions, Calvert’s serves continental fare and reservations are highly suggested.

Bistro 491

Club Argos

2111 KINGS WAY, AUGUSTA | 706-922-9560 | 5OCLOCKBISTRO.COM

491 HIGHLAND AVE., SURREY CENTER, AUGUSTA | 706-738-6491 | BISTRO491.COM

Fancy food with a sense of humor in popular Surrey Center, Bistro 491’s menu is inventive and changes seasonally. Their vegetarian dishes (especially the ricotta gnocchi) are just as good as their steaks, and their drinks and desserts are decadent to say the least. Best of all? They don’t require fancy dress to go along with the fancy food.

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475 HIGHLAND AVE., SURREY CENTER, AUGUSTA | 706-738-4514 | CALVERTSRESTAURANT.COM

1923 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA | 706-481-8829

Known to area residents as a gay club, Argos strives to be a fun, safe place for those of all lifestyles. Two bars, one upstairs and one downstairs, ensure that there’s always something going on. Be sure to introduce yourself to Daddy Keith while you’re there. He’s sort of the Den Dad of the place.

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Crums on Central

1855 CENTRAL AVE., AUGUSTA | 706-729-6969 | CRUMSONCENTRAL.COM

Lunch during the week, brunch on the weekends and dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Crums is located in the former Le Cafe du Teau. They kept the relaxing front deck and changed the food from French-Creole to upscale Southern with a twist. It’s probably the only place in town that has deviled eggs and boiled peanuts on the menu, and where you can top your pizza with squash casserole.

French Market Grille

425 HIGHLAND AVE., SURREY CENTER, AUGUSTA | 706-737-4865 | FRENCHMARKETAUGUSTA.COM

One of the most popular restaurants in Augusta, both during Masters Week and year-round, and owned by local fixtures Chuck and Gail Baldwin. You can’t go wrong with anything on this menu, but be warned: the barbequed shrimp is really spicy. Save room for one of their award-winning desserts and try a martini served in a Mason jar.

Oliviana’s

399 HIGHLAND AVE., SURREY CENTER, AUGUSTA | 706-723-1242 | FACEBOOK.COM/OLIVIANASBARITALIANOPIZZERIA

Love the Pizza Joint downtown? Then you’ll be happy to hear that the owners of that popular spot that originated downtown have opened a more upscale restaurant in Surrey Center. Sure, there are pizzas on the menu here, but why not try the pasta, antipasti, entrées or, our fave, the risottos? A comfortable bar has a happy hour that begins at 4 p.m. each day and specialties that include house-made sangria.

The P.I. Bar & Grill at the Partridge Inn

2110 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA | 706-737-8888 | PARTRIDGEINN.COM

This isn’t just any hotel bar… locals hang out here year-round just to grab a spot on the verandah and watch the world go by. Many dishes from the restaurant are available at the bar to snack on while enjoying wine, beer or cocktails, and there’s live music on the weekends. Don’t miss Wine Down Wednesday, which features half off select bottles of wine.

The Indian Queen

Sheehan’s Irish Pub

This bar, which focuses on specialty drinks made with infused simple syrups, as well as real fruit and other natural ingredients, has extended their patio area, will have additional drink stations and will have the Crums on Central food truck out front. They’ll offer beer, Azaleas and Transfusions, but our recommendation is their take on the Arnold Palmer; the JD is made from lemon simple syrup, sweet tea and vodka.

Definitely not a traditional Irish pub, but they do have fish and chips and Guinness on tap. Friendly service, great menu (the duck is the best in town), and a full bar in an atmosphere that can get loud and rowdy inside, but is quiet and relaxing out on the enclosed patio.

2502 WRIGHTSBORO RD., AUGUSTA | 706-303-8723 | THEINDIANQUEEN.COM

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2571 CENTRAL AVE., AUGUSTA | 706-364-1234 | SHEEHANSIRISHPUB.COM

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Surreal at Surrey

Village Deli

A high-energy nightclub and ultralounge which recently opened on the upper level of Surrey Center. Though it has DJs most nights, it also brings in live music on the weekends. Need a place that has bottle service and private VIP parties? Surreal is definitely your spot.

Located in Daniel Village, Village Deli is one of Augusta’s favorite family restaurants that also has a cozy bar in the back for the big kids. The pimiento cheese burger with bacon is a classic, and every single variation of their fries is homemade. The hot chips are especially good, as are the sweet potato fries. Watch out if you decide to introduce yourself to owner Lorna Barrett, though; she’ll probably talk you into adopting a pet from a local animal shelter.

469 HIGHLAND AVE., SURREY CENTER, AUGUSTA | 706-496-2036 | FACEBOOK.COM/SURREAL.SURREY

2803 WRIGHTSBORO RD., AUGUSTA | 706-736-3691 | VILLAGEDELI.US

Surrey Tavern

Yo! Pizza

This is one of Augusta residents’ favorite hangouts, probably because it’s been around since 1973 and people who met at the bar and have gotten married now have kids who go there. Known for both for the live local music and the laid-back vibe, the bar as modeled after a traditional pub in Surrey, England. This Surrey Tavern, however, focuses on live R&B, karaoke backed by a live band on Thursdays and a great party atmosphere. Catch the Broadcast playing live on Thursday, April 11, and look for drink specials all week.

The pizza varieties may sound weird at first, but once you try the Cajun or Brunch Pizza you’ll know why Yo is such as enduring favorite. Ask about their homemade cheesecakes, too; they’re some of the best around.

Tako Sushi

Coyotes

Inventive takes on Japanese and Mexican food. The restaurant is small, loud and totally worth however long the wait is. And the great thing about the wait at this restaurant? Order a drink at the sushi bar and take it out to the sidewalk, where there’s sure to be some fantastic people watching to be had.

Augusta’s answer to the huge honky tonks in larger cities. Big acts, lots of bars and always packed during the tournament. This week, it’s drink and drown for $15 on Wednesday, April 10; beer pong tournaments starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, April 12; and live music from Dave Firmin and Rhes Reeves & the Coyote Band Friday and Saturday night, with $2 happy hour from 8-9 p.m. and shot specials all night.

471 HIGHLAND AVE., SURREY CENTER, AUGUSTA | 706-736-1221 | AUGUSTASURREYTAVERN.COM

437 HIGHLAND AVE., SURREY CENTER, AUGUSTA | 706-736-9191 | TAKO-SUSHI.COM

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Crazy Turks Pizza

2910 WASHINGTON RD., AUGUSTA | 706-922-7299 | CRAZYTURKSPIZZA.COM

Crazy Turks has crazy good pizza, calzones and other Italian and Greek offerings. They offer a lunch buffet Monday-Friday and live music and/or karaoke most night.

Cue n’ Brew

2852 WASHINGTON RD., AUGUSTA | 706-737-6008

Located behind the Taco Bell on Washington Rd., this is a laid-back spot where visitors can drink beer and play pool in peace.

Doubletree Hotel

2651 PERIMETER PKWY., AUGUSTA | 706-855-8100 | DOUBLETREE.HILTON.COM/AUGUSTA

This hotel has a great bar with nightly drink specials, but Friday night is the one not to miss. That’s when the massive restaurant, which spreads out into the lobby by a charming fountain, holds its all-you-can-eat seafood and prime rib buffet. The crab legs and sushi are great, but don’t forget to save room for dessert.

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Edgar’s Grille

Limelite Café

Since opening in February, this upscale, New American restaurant has wowed guests with its dinner menu, cocktails and wine list. Then there’s the décor, which is beautiful and features a chef’s table in the kitchen and a California-inspired patio. Even more impressive is that a portion of the proceeds go to Goodwill Industries and the Helms College Culinary School.

A little local secret? Many of those who go to movies across the street start their night here with mild-yaki wings (a mixture of mild and teriyaki) or another bar snack and one (or two) of the many, many beers they offer on tap or by the bottle. We suggest you do the same.

French Market Grille West

Malibu Jack’s

What started as an offshoot of French Market Grille in Surrey Center has turned into a restaurant with an ownership and vibe all its own. The Cajun-Creole food is still the best in town, though, and Tuesday’s crab leg special remains a local favorite.

A dark, clubby atmosphere with island-inspired dishes that focus on seafood and cocktails that recall a Polynesian bar. Open for lunch and dinner, with almost nightly entertainment.

Hooters

Prime 1079

Like all Hooters are around the country during big sporting events, quite the show. The heavy hitters are brought in to separate you from your cash. A real Masters Week headquarters; hang out long enough and we’re sure you’ll see John Daly.

Located in the Sheraton right off Washington Road, local fans swear that Prime 1079 serves some of the best steaks in town. Also open for breakfast and lunch, every Friday night is Fresh Lobster Friday. The adjacent Sweetwater Lounge offers snacks and drinks.

3165 WASHINGTON RD., AUGUSTA | 706-854-4700 | EDGARSGRILLE.COM

360 FURY’S FERRY RD., MARTINEZ | 706-855-5111 | FRENCHMARKETWEST.COM

2834 WASHINGTON RD., AUGUSTA | 706-736-8454 | HOOTERS.COM

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231 FURY’S FERRY RD., AUGUSTA | 706-364-9175 | MALIBUJACKS.COM

1069 STEVENS CREEK RD., THE SHERATON HOTEL, AUGUSTA | 706-288-2200 | SHERATONAUGUSTA.COM

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Rae’s Coastal Cafe

3208 WEST WIMBLEDON DR., AUGUSTA | 706-738-1313

Hard to find for the newcomer, this neighborhood restaurant (literally) has a menu chocked full of Caribbean and Key West themed seafood items. There’s a putting green in the back while you wait for your coconut shrimp or jerk chicken.

Robbie’s Sports Bar

2834 WASHINGTON RD., AUGUSTA | 706-738-0866

A true old school pool hall popular with the locals. Good bar food, a dance floor and band during Masters, plus a sea of dimly lit pool tables.

Rhinehart’s

Roadrunner Cafe

Think you’ve had good fried shrimp baskets at the beach? No comparison to local institution Rhinehart’s. This flagship location actually started out as a small house and has grown to one of the most popular restaurant/bars in the area. Decidedly decrepit (more like purposely) this is one fun place to hang. Picnic tables both inside and out, and all forms of delicious seafood and drinks.

Locals who love the Peach Orchard Road original are thrilled that a second location has opened on Washington Road. You will too when you see that their happy hour, from 3-6 p.m., features 50 cent wings and shrimp and $1 domestic draft beer.

3051 WASHINGTON RD., AUGUSTA | 706-860-2337 | RHINEHARTS.COM

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Shannon’s

TGI Friday’s

Tucked just off Washington Road, this neighborhood bar has been around for longer than most can remember. Intimate, with a fun, cozy feel — It will make you think you’ve stepped into your local pub. Surprisingly great food to go along with the drinks.

Open every day at 11 a.m., Friday’s never fails to satisfy, especially when diners order something from their Jack Daniel’s Grill menu. Going on now: Order one starter, one entrée and one dessert and pay $12.99. In addition, members of the military get 25 percent off on Saturdays.

Somewhere in Augusta

Wild Wing Café

A bizarre name for a sports bar to be sure. This booming spot started out as a small pub in a crack across from the National. It moved a few years ago and grew up. Big time. Walls of TVs, a great menu and sweet location make this a favorite stop for Masters guests.

Just on the other side of I-20 on Washington Road, this mega mega bar restaurant is built for crowds. The parking lot alone is big enough to park all the patrons from Rhode Island. Big is the key word here, with live music seven days a week on two stages. Masters Week isn’t for amateurs here.

The Snug

1102

A pretty little restaurant that serves dinner six nights a week. Sure, they serve chicken and seafood, but beef is the real star here and the Black N’ Blue, topped with blue cheese and a blueberry-port sauce, is the steak to order. Don’t forget to order the crab dip, though, and their martinis might be good, but we love their margaritas. Which kind? Doesn’t matter.

Like the best mullets, this place is business in the front (the restaurant) and a party in the back (the bar). Great place to hang out, drink and people watch, and if they open the garage doors on the side of the building, that means the party has really started.

300 SHARTOM DR., AUGUSTA | 706-814-7760

2820 WASHINGTON RD., AUGUSTA | 706-739-0002 | SOMEWHEREINAUGUSTA.COM

240 DAVIS RD., AUGUSTA | 706-863-1118 | THESNUG.NET

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2800 WASHINGTON RD., AUGUSTA | 706-736-8888 | TGIFRIDAYSAUGUSTA.COM

3035 WASHINGTON RD., AUGUSTA | 706-364-9453 | WILDWINGCAFE.COM

1102 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-364-4075

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Augustino’s Italian Eatery & Prime Steaks

The Bee’s Knees

Located inside the Marriott, the pasta bar is a lunch favorite of downtown office workers, but the soothing atmosphere and clubby bar area makes this the perfect spot for happy hour. Stay long enough and the wonderful aromas coming from the kitchen will get to you, making dinner here hard to resist.

Nightly drink specials, eclectic tapas menu, an ever-changing beer and wine list and a menu of unique cocktails in an artsy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The buffalo tempeh will make you want to become a vegetarian… almost, and Sunday brunch is a must. Even better: All their weekly drink specials are in effect on Sundays.

Bar on Broad

Blue Sky Kitchen

Dance club with a nice lounge area full of comfortable seating. Word has it that one of the bartenders is from Miami and can put on a Tom Cruise in “Cocktail” type show for you… if you ask nicely.

Southern fusion cuisine with great dishes like curry fried chicken, redneck stir-fry and coconut curry chicken soup. Full bar, friendly wait staff, excellent location. Live music on the weekends, nightly specials and check the board for dessert options.

Beamie’s at the River

The Boar’s Head Public House

It may be on the Savannah River, but the great seafood and laid-back atmosphere are more like visiting a beloved beach shack. A local favorite. They have beer, oysters and good service, so it’s no wonder.

A traditional English pub run by confirmed Anglophile Chris Anderson and his mother Musa, who serve great dishes like fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, steak and Guinness pie and more. And pints are the traditional British 20 ounces instead of the American 16. And they may not be traditional British, but the fried mushrooms are fantastic.

2 10TH ST., AUGUSTA | 706-823-6521 | MARRIOTT.COM

917 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-955-7954

865 REYNOLDS ST., AUGUSTA | 706-724-6593

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211 10TH ST., AUGUSTA | 706-828-3600 | BEESKNEESTAPAS.COM

990 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-821-3988

1135 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-723-5177

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The Boll Weevil

10 NINTH ST., AUGUSTA | 706-722-7772 | THEBOLLWEEVIL.COM

Voted Best Dessert in Augusta several years running, largely on the strength of their 7th Heaven Cake. The rest of the menu is not bad either, not to mention the charming dĂŠcor, but definitely save room for cake or pie. A lot of room because the slices are massive.

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913 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-826-4431

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The Cotton Patch

816 COTTON LANE, AUGUSTA | 706-724-4511 | EATDRINKBEHAPPY.COM

Nice patio reminiscent of New Orleans, friendly service and good drink specials. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky, or not so lucky, while sitting outside you can be entertained (for better or worse) by the karaoke from Mi Rancho.

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Eagle’s Nest

Fat Man’s Mill Cafe

A forgotten gem sitting atop The Ramada, the Eagle’s Nest is a bit of a throwback to another era when it comes to decor. There is, however, a great jukebox full of R&B classics, and what a view! Definitely a place to experience while in Augusta.

Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fat Man’s still employs Miss Pearl, who has been cooking great Southern food for the Usry family owners since the late 1940s. They still have Pearl’s famous meat and three plates on the menu but have added much more. The “speshul” wraps of the day and the salads are fan faves.

Eros Bistro

Firehouse

Traditional Greek and Italian food in a prime location downtown, this new spot has been a hit since it opened. And it’s no wonder: from appetizers and spaghetti to sandwiches and desserts, we haven’t heard one bad review. Try the Moussaka.

Good beer and one of the best jukeboxes in town attracts a very diverse, no-frills crowd. You never know what you might see at the Firehouse.

Farmhaus

The First Round

The most whimsical restaurant concept to open in Augusta in a long time (or ever), Farmhaus serves burgers, hot dogs and sides with a side of fun in the form of boozy milkshakes and a full bar. Everything is good here, but check the specials board for the burger and shake of the month and, for cocktails, the Texas Mule can’t be beat.

Located behind Metro Coffee House and across the street from 1102, which makes bar-hopping pretty easy. Nightly specials, decent location and a diverse lineup of local live music.

640 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-722-5541 | RAMADA.COM

1002 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-303-8641 | EROSBISTRO.COM

1204 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-496-8771 | FARMHAUSBURGER.COM

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1145 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-826-9955

210 11TH STREET, AUGUSTA | 706-364-8278

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The Fox’s Lair

349 TELFAIR ST., AUGUSTA | 706-828-5600 | THEFOXSLAIR.COM

Augusta’s best-kept secret, this cozy bar is tucked away in the basement of The Olde Town Inn on Telfair Street but is definitely worth finding. Laid back, comfortable and often has live music on Thursday nights.

Frog Hollow Tavern

1282 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-364-6906 | FROGHOLLOWTAVERN.COM

The wine list at Frog Hollow, open for dinner Wednesday-Saturday, is massive. Not only that, but the bar features a diverse selection of scotches, cognacs, bourbons and vodkas… classic and seasonal cocktails, all made with fresh squeezed juices and homemade mixes. Oh yeah… they also serve good food, made using mostly local and regionally sourced ingredients.

The Highlander

133 GEORGIA AVE., NORTH AUGUSTA | 803-278-2796 | ABRITISHPUB.COM

The Highlander (downstairs from Wine World if you’re into multitasking) has a food menu that features a Scotch Egg Plate, Shepherd’s Pie and other traditional pub foods — all that and a full bar to boot. Just watch the steps on your way out. They can be tricky to navigate after a few pints.

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Joe’s Underground

144 8TH ST., AUGUSTA | 706-724-9457

After a day of eating pimento cheese sandwiches at the Masters, come down to Joe’s and round out your culinary experiences with a fried baloney sandwich. Good food, especially the homemade soups at lunch, and good drinks, with live music many nights.

Kitchen 1454

1454 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA | 706-945-1828

Open for breakfast and lunch, this may look like your average diner, but it’s definitely not. Using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible, the management turns meat and three on its head with main dishes like Coca-Cola Braised Pulled pork, braised greens and roasted beets. Be sure to check the board above the counter for daily specials.

Kroc Center Cafe

1833 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-364-KROC | KROCAUGUSTA.ORG

The Kroc Center is a fitness facility, pool, community center and more that offers guest passes to use the equipment. But anyone can visit the center to partake in the wonderful food served cafeteria style for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The lunch menu changes daily and includes items like Italian meatloaf and shrimp and grits. Grill items are served at lunch and dinner. 26 METROSPIRITAUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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May 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18, 2013 Dinner 7:00 p.m. | Show 8:00 p.m. A tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, “The Fox On The Fairway” takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with … golf. “Farce “The Fox on the Fairway,” which mixes golf, romance and fashion keeps the audience in stitches. Pitching wedges, drivers, putters and nine irons - golf was never so much fun.” -Naples Daily News

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Luigi’s

Manuel’s Bread Café

In business since 1949, what can be said about Luigi’s that you don’t already know? This place stays packed during Masters Week so be prepared to wait, or call ahead for reservations. And while the Italian and Greek offerings are favorites, you really should try the chopped steak provolone.

Open for lunch during the week and all three meals on weekends, this French bistro has an extensive beer and wine menu and uses organically grown ingredients from down the street’s Blue Clay Farms in their ever-changing food menu. Reservations recommended, especially during Masters Week.

La Maison on Telfair

Mellow Mushroom

Fine dining in Olde Town courtesy of Chef Heinz Sowinski, who will make you feel comfortable whether you choose to visit the dining room or Veritas Wine and Tapas Bar. Either way, order the crab tower or anything made with wild game. Wine Spectator Award Winning Wine List — nine years running!

A wide selection of beer on tap with nightly specials offered. Nice patio at the downtown location makes for great people watching while you wait for your pie. The food is great and don’t forget to pick up the coolest Masters T-shirt in town, available at both locations.

590 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-722-4056 | LUIGISINC.COM

404 TELFAIR ST., AUGUSTA | 706-722-4805 | LAMAISONTELFAIR.COM

505 RAILROAD AVE., NORTH AUGUSTA | 803-380-1323 | MANUELSBREADCAFE.COM

1167 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-828-5578 | MELLOWMUSHROOM.COM

The Loft

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

Good selection of beers, decent dance floor, pool tables and good people watching. Good service and reasonable prices, too.

Definitely not your traditional coffee house. More of a bar, really, but a great place to hang out and have a few drinks while playing pool or working on your laptop.

927 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-828-6600

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Nacho Mama’s

976 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-724-0501 | NACHOMAMASAUGUSTA.COM

Great food, excellent prices and good margaritas. Anything you order will be delicious, especially if it includes their mango habanero salsa. The outside tables, if you’re lucky enough to get one, are a great place to sit and people watch. Visit Tuesday night at 5:30 and take a run with the group that meets there weekly before indulging afterwards.

Pauley’s Steakhouse

1022 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-364-3512 | PAULEYSSTEAKHOUSE.COM

A very small spot serving very good food. The menu is old-school continental and features lobster bisque, shrimp cocktail, steaks, fish and lamb. The wine bar offers all the pairings you’ll need.

The Playground

978 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-724-2232

Live music venue showcasing mostly punk and rock bands. They also have drink specials and trivia/open mic/karaoke through the week.

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Pizza Joint

1245 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-774-0037 | THEPIZZAJOINT.NET

With additional locations in Evans, Aiken and Columbia, S.C., the Pizza Joint has become well-loved for their slices, an impressive beer menu and nightly specials. The sandwiches, however, are worth straying from the norm for — especially the DeVito and the Big Mike.

Rooster’s Beak

215 10TH ST., AUGUSTA | 706-364-2260 | FEEDYOURBEAK.COM

A beer drinker’s paradise, Rooster’s Beak features some of the best rotating taps in Augusta and great food as well. An unusual taqueria, be sure to check out their special tacos and ice cream made in house. Also be on the lookout (check their Facebook page) for the location of their food truck.

Sky City

1157 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA | 706-945-1270 | SKYCITYAUGUSTA.COM

Named after one of Augusta’s former department stores, Sky City has a little bit of something for everyone Masters Week — Lera Lynn, Shaun Piazza and Celia Gary on Thursday, April 11; Brothers, Eat Lightning, Dirty Realists and Night People on Friday, April 12; and ‘80s Night with Same As It Ever Was (Talking Heads tribute) and Die Young, Stay Pretty (Blondie tribute) on Saturday, April 13. And it’s non-smoking! 04APRIL2013

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Soul Bar

Stillwater Taproom

A downtown institution offering good music, an interesting crowd and a great bar. Dance the night away or just hang out and drink. Either way, be sure to pick up a T-shirt.

A great place to drink. Happy hour specials every day from 4-6 p.m., drink specials every night, laid back atmosphere, live music on the weekends and rocking chairs out front. And they’ll call in an order for you from Nacho Mama’s. What more can you ask for?

Soy Noodle House

Sweet Lou’s Crab Shack

Serving a blend of Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisine (the Boh Boon Vietnamese noodle salad is great), Soy Noodle House also has a wide variety of beer, wine, liquor and sake. They now serve sushi at night as well.

A beach shack that’s not much on looks (although the brightly painted signs and artwork are kind of cool) but makes up for it with good, cheap food and good, cheap beer. Try the shrimp and grits.

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Taste

If you can’t get a table at Luigi’s, Sports Center has some of the best burgers in town. Beer, burgers and pool tables. Who says entertainment has to be expensive and high-brow?

Recently opened in Hammond’s Ferry across from Manuel’s is this intimate spot for tapas and drinks. The menu is seasonal and changes often, so check their Facebook page to see what’s cookin’. Whatever it is, you can be sure it’ll be good. It’s tiny, but getting a table for lunch shouldn’t be a problem. Reservations for dinner, however, are a good idea.

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Don’t worry: No matter how close to them you get, the 60 animatronic and dinosaur replicas included in the Discover the Dinosaurs exhibit won’t bite. So you can touch them, as well as participate in other activities like digs, scavenger hunts, mini golf and more. The exhibit will be at the James Brown Arena noon-9 p.m., Friday, April 5; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, April 6 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, April 7. $17, 13 and older; $15, 65 and older; $12, 2-12 years. Additional activities, $20. Visit augustaentertainmentcomplex. com.

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Arts

Couples Paint will be held at Art & Soul, 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 5. $40 per couple. Supplies and instructions provided. Bring snacks and a beverage of your choice. Reservations required. Visit facebook.com/ artandsoulpaintingclasses/events. Monet’s Water Lilies painting class will be offered at Art & Soul, 2 p.m., April 6. Supplies and instructions provided. $25 per person; pre-registration required. Visit facebook.com/artandsoulpaintingclasses/events.

Exhibitions

Swing Into Arts Exhibit Reception is Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m. at the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta. The exhibit shows through April 26. Reception is free. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com. The Drawings of Rebecca Clark opening reception will and gallery talk will take place at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, 6-8 p.m., Friday, April 5. Works will be on exhibit at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art through May 17. Her subject matter is the interconnected nature of the insects, animals and plants of her environment. Members free; non-members $5. Call 706-722-5495 or visit ghia.org. “I Am A Tourist or Today My Son Became an Astronaut,” works by Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman, debuts at OddFellows gallery 6-10 p.m., Friday, April 5. Call 706-513-0916. Reception to celebrate “Restoration,” an exhibit of work by GRU adjunct instructor Mahera Khaleque, will take place at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, 6-8 p.m., Friday, April 5. Works will be on display through May 17. Members, free; non-members, $5. Call 706-722-5495 or visit ghia.org. Celebrate Spring First Friday Opening Reception is Friday, April 5, at 5 p.m. at Gallery on the Row and features wine, refreshments and more. Call 706724-4989 or visit galleryontherow.com. Georgia Artists With Disabilities touring exhibit will be on display at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital through April 30. Call 706-823-8584 or visit whr.org. First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson and Her Circle exhibit will be shown at the Morris Museum until May 5. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Senior Exhibition will be held at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art April 4-25. Call 706-722-5495 or visit ghia.org. “Alterations: Fashioning a Black Identity” exhibit will be presented by Nancy Wellington Bookhart at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 36 METROSPIRITAUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

through April 30. Call 706-724-3576 or visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. Millie Gosch art exhibit is on display at Sacred Heart Cultural Center through April 30. Call 706-826-4700 or visit sacredheartaugusta.org. The Godfather of Soul James Brown exhibit is on display at the Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org. “Romantic Spirits” exhibit, featuring paintings of the South from the Johnson collection, will be on display through May 26. Call 706-828-3825 or visit themorris.org. “Tying the Knot,” a display of wedding dresses and accessories from the late 1800s to the 1960s, will be on exhibit at the Augusta Museum of History until May. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

Rock Fore! Dough, featuring music from Needtobreathe, Grace Potter, Ed Roland & the Sweet Tea Project, Occasional Milkshake and Carey Murdock, is Tuesday, April 9, at the Lady A Pavilion at Evans Towne Center Park. $25, advance; $35, day of show. Proceeds benefit the First Tee of Augusta. Visit rockforedough.com. Irish music session will be held at the Bean Baskette coffee shop in Evans 7:30 p.m., every Thursday night. Featuring Lillie Morris, and Mike and Joanne Hay, with guests. Call 706-447-2006.

Literary

Book Talk and Signing with Frank X. Walker, author of “Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers,” will take place at the Headquarters Library, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement. Free. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org.

“Blast From the Past” is on display at Augusta Museum of History to celebrate the museum’s 75th anniversary. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

Book Talk First Friday Book Club will meet at the North Augusta Library Friday, April 5, from 4-5 p.m. Visit abbe-lib.org.

“Local Legends” is a permanent exhibit highlighting Augusta notables on display at the Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

“Noises Off” by Michael Frayn will be performed by the Davidson Fine Arts School Drama Department at 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, April 4-5. General admission, $8; seniors and military, $7; children and students, $6; Davidson students and faculty, $5. Call 706-823-6924, ext. 124, or visit davidsonfinearts.org.

“Protect and Serve,” an exhibit highlighting the stories of CSRA law enforcement officers, is on display at the Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org. “Delightful Decanters” is a temporary exhibit on display at the Augusta Museum of History featuring colorful bottles used to sell products as late as the 1970s. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

Music

Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruises board at the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center, 6:30 p.m., each Friday in April. Friday, April 5, cruise features Fred Williams Jazz. Participants are invited to bring aboard snacks and beverages and enjoy live music on an hour and a half along the scenic canal. $25; reservations required. Visit augustacanal.com. U.S. Army Signal Corps Band Concert is Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. at the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta. Free. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com. Gospel Extravaganza will be performed by the male chorus of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Call 706-7240110 or 229-379-1617.

Theater

“Sleeping Beauty,” a Storyland Theatre original musical production, will be performed at the Imperial Theatre. School shows are at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m., Thursday and Friday, April 4-5. Reservations required. $4.50. Teachers and chaperones free. Saturday family matinee shows 3 p.m., April 6. Active-duty military and family free with military I.D. Call 706-736-3455 or visit storylandtheatre.org. eXtreme Theatre Games by Schrodinger’s Cat will be performed at Le Chat Noir, 8 p.m., Friday, April 5. Doors open 7. $8 advance; $10 door. Visit lcnaugusta.com. “Fox on the Fairway, a production of the Aiken Community Playhouse, shows Friday-Saturday, April 5-6, at 8 p.m. $6-$20. Call 803-648-1438 or visit aikencommunityplayhouse.com. “Two Rooms,” a production of the University Theatre Players, shows Tuesday Wednesday, April 9-10, at 7:30 p.m. at USC-Aiken’s Etherredge Center. $15, general admission; $12, seniors and USC-A faculty; $7, students. Call 803-641 3305 or visit usca.edu. 04APRIL2013

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“Woodrow Wilson: The Redemption of the World,” a film from the American Experience Series, shows Friday, April 5, at noon at the Morris Museum of Art as part of the Films on Friday series. A discussion follows the movie and participants are invited to bring lunch. Free. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.

Saturday Market at the River is each Saturday through November 23 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the 8th Street Bulkhead downtown and features vendors, food, drinks, entertainment and a group run that begins at 8 a.m. Visit theaugustamarket.com.

Health

“Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius” movie will be shown at the Appleby Library, 4- 6:15 p.m., Monday, April 8, for ages 18 and up. Refreshments served. Call 706736-6244 or visit ecgrl.org.

Cribs for Kids will be offered at the Safe Kids Office, 5:45-8 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Teaches caregivers how to provide a safe sleep environment. Families who can demonstrate a financial need (Medicare, Peachcare or WICC) will receive a portable crib, fitted sheet, sleep sac and a pacifier for a fee of $10 per registered child. Registration required. Call 706-721-7606 or visit grhealth.org/safekids.

Movie night will be held at Euchee Creek Library in Grovetown, 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 8. Light refreshments provided. Call 706-556-0594 or visit ecgrl.org.

Center for Women Tour will be offered at Doctors Hospital, 7-8 p.m., Thursday, April 4. Registration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.

“28 Days” (Rated R) will be shown at the Maxwell Library, 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 9. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.org.

Child Safety Seat Inspections will be offered at the Safe Kids Office, Friday, April 5. Free. Appointment required. Call 706-721-7606 or visit grhealth.org/safekids.

“Lincoln” will be shown at the Aiken Library, 3-5 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Visit abbe-lib.org.

“The Sessions” (Rated R, 2012) will be shown at the Headquarters Library, Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org. “Life of Pi” (Rated PG) will be shown at the Wallace Library, 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, April 10. Registration required. Call 706-722-6275 or visit ecgrl.org.

Special Events

Rummage Sale will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 6. Call 706-7337939 or visit uuaugusta.org.

ALS Support Lunch and Learn will meet at the Georgia Regents Medical Office Building, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, April 5. Lunch provided. Reservations required. Call 706-721-2681 or visit grhealth.org/classes. Weekend Childbirth Education class will meet in the University Hospital Education Center, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, April 5 and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Registration required. Free. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.

Elite Repeat Tag Sale will be held at New Life Worship Center in Hephzibah, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Food vendors on site. Call 706-796-7880.

Did You Know? series will feature “The Label Fable: What Your Food Labels Don’t Tell You,” at Headquarters Library, 11:30-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org.

Mayor’s Masters Reception will be held at the Augusta Common, Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. The event features guest golfer Craig Stadler and food samples from more than 40 local restaurants. Free. Visit augustaga.gov.

Child Safety Seat Inspections offered by appointment at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Substation in Evans, Wednesday, April 10. Call 706-541-3970 or visit grhealth.org/safekids.

Par 3 Party will be held at the Augusta Common, Wednesday, April 10, at 6 p.m. Features beach music by the Fantastic Shakers and South Atlantic Live Entertainment and concessions. $10. Visit augustaarts.com.

Car Seat Class will be held at the Safe Kids Office, 5:45-8 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Registration required. $10. Call 706-721-7606 or visit grhealth.org/safekids.

The Columbia County Championship Festival is Wednesday-Friday, April 10-12, at Evans Towne Center Park. Wednesday is Family Day from noon-8 p.m. and features rides, inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting, free entertainment on the lawn from 6-8 p.m., fireworks and more. Thursday featuring a concert in the park with Chris Young and Brent Cobb. Friday’s Concert in the Park features Drake White at 7 p.m. and Lynyrd Skynyrd at 8:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit columbiacountychampionshipfeatival.com. First Thursday will be held in the Central Avenue/ Kings Way area, 5-8 p.m., April 4. Free childcare will be offered for infants through fifth graders at Hill Baptist Church. Reservations required. Call 706-736-8466 for childcare, 706-733-1788 for info. First Friday festival takes place in downtown Augusta, 5-9 p.m., Friday, April 5, and features music and entertainment, shopping, food and more. Visit augustaarts.com. First Friday Wine Tasting will be held at Wine World in North Augusta, 5-8 p.m., Friday, April 5. $5, with a $3 rebate upon the purchase of a featured wine. Call 803-279-9833 or visit wineworldsc.com. Evans Towne Farmers Market is held on the grounds of the Columbia County Public Library each Thursday through June from 4:30-7 p.m. All meats, eggs, dairy and produce will be from local and sustainable farms. There will also be cooking demos and education, local artisans with handcrafted goods, live music, local food vendors and weekly events. Visit evanstownefarmersmarket.com. 04APRIL2013

Tai Chi for Boomers is held at 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Call 706 394-0590, email sbeasley@ augustameditation.com or visit augustameditation. com/taichi.html.

Support

Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1:30 p.m., Saturdays. Call 907-854-1509. Alzheimer’s Support Group will be held at the Kroc Center 10 a.m., Thursday, April 4. Call 706-731-9060 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Alzheimer’s Support Group meets Tuesday, April 9 the following times and locations: 6:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center, 7 p.m. in the Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Building in Augusta and at the Louis Memorial United Methodist Church. Call 706-731-9060 or visit trinityofaugusta.com, or universityhealth.org. La Leche League, a support group for mothers-to-be, and nursing moms and their babies, will meet at Trinity Hospital, 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 9. Call 706-231 0022 or 706-364-1768, or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Amputee Support Group meets at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, noon-1 p.m., Thursday, April 4. Amputee clinic held from 1-2 p.m., immediately after the support group meeting. Call 706-823-8504. Weight Loss Support Group, for anyone suffering ailments due to obesity, will meet in the Sister Mary Louise Conference Room at Trinity Hospital, 7 p.m., Thursday, April 4. Call 706-481-7298 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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Pink Magnolias breast cancer support group meets 6:30 p.m. on second Mondays at the University Hospital Breast Health Center in Professional Center 2, Suite 205 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 8. For info call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org. Look Good...Feel Better teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help deal with the physical side effects of therapy. Will be held at the American Cancer Society office 5-7 p.m., Monday, April 8. Free. Registration required. Call 706-731-9900 or visit universityhealth.org. PFLAG of Augusta, a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta 7 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Visit facebook.com/pflagcsra. Caregiver support group will meet at Doctors Hospital, 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 9. Call 706-651-4567 or visit doctors-hospital.net. Cancer survivor support group will meet at Doctors Hospital, 6-7 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Call 706-6514567 or visit doctors-hospital.net. AA meets every Sunday and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at Aiken Regional Medical Centers’ Aurora Pavilion, and includes an open discussion. Call 800-322-8322 or visit aikenregional.com.

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Adult Sexual Assault and Rape Support Group provides group counseling at University Hospital for those who have experienced sexual assault, incest, rape or childhood sexual abuse. Call 706-724-5200 or visit universityhealth.org. Alcoholics Anonymous is a support group for those who wish to stop drinking. Call 706-860-8331.

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Beyond the Bars is a support group for those with incarcerated loved ones. Call 706-855-8636. Gamblers Anonymous is a support group for those who wish to stop gambling. Call 800-313-0170. Living With Diabetes, a program designed to teach skills needed to manage diabetes, is offered at Trinity Hospital. Physician referral required. Call 706-4817535 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Lupus Support Group meets at the Headquarters Branch Library. Call 706-394-6484 or 706-821-2600, or visit ecgrl.org. Narcotics Anonymous meets Fridays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Hospital of Augusta. Visit na.org. Overeaters Support Group meets locally. Call 706-7850006 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Parents of Hearing-Impaired Children meets locally. Call 706-481-7396 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Reach for Recovery is presented locally by the American Cancer Society. Call 706-731-9900 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Recovery Support Group meets 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Fridays. Call 706-855- 2419.

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Keyboarding and Mouse Skills will be offered at the Headquarters Library, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10. Learn the basics of keyboarding and how to operate the mouse. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org. Genealogy class will be held at Euchee Creek Library, 1 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Call 706-556-0594 or visit ecgrl.org. Free Tax Help is available at the following library locations: Nancy Carson through Tuesday, April 9; Aiken Library through Thursday, April 11; Headquarters Branch, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through April 12; Maxwell Branch, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through April 13; Columbia County, every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through April 11; Euchee Creek Branch, every Monday from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. through April 15. Visit ecgrl.org or abbe-lib.org. Fort Gordon Toastmasters meets 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday in the Organizational Conference Room (Fish Bowl) on Fort Gordon Army base. Open to public. Visit fortgordon.toastmastersclubs.org. Adult Hebrew Class is taught at Congregation Children of Israel at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Email office@ cciaugusta.org or visit cciaugusta.org. Computer classes are offered every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Wallace Branch Library. Call 706-722-6275 or visit ecgrl.org. Guided tours of 1797 Ezekiel Harris House offered by appointment only Tuesday-Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last tours of the day begin at 4 p.m. Adults, $2; children, $1. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org. Historic Trolley Tour of Augusta boards at the Augusta Museum of History at 1:30 p.m., Saturdays. See historic sites and hear spooky legends. $12, including admission to the museum. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. Call 706- 722-8454 or visit augustaga.org. Tours of the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson are held regularly. Adults $5; seniors $4; kids K-12 $3; under 5 years free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Call 706-722-9828.

Sports-Outdoors

Adult Kickball League, co-ed, will be held at Riverview Park beginning late afternoon, Sunday, April 7. Call 941-716-3163, email augustakickball@gmail.com or visit augustakickball.com. National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships will be held at the Hippodrome Disc Golf Complex, through Sunday, April 7. Visit ncdgc.com. Triple 8 Group Run meets at 8th and Reynolds, 8 a.m., every Saturday through Oct. 26. Choose your distance: 3, 6 or 8 miles. Open to everyone. Visit theaugustamarket.com.

Education

Yoga Class at Euchee Creek Library meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. Call 706- 556-0594 or visit ecgrl.org.

Georgia Download Destination Help will be offered at the Maxwell Library, 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, April 8. Registration required. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.org.

Weekly Group Runs include the Monday Metro Run meeting at Metro Coffeehouse at 6 p.m.; Monday Intervals meeting at the Family Y track on Wheeler Road at 7 p.m.; the Tuesday Nacho Mama’s Group Run at 6 p.m.; Wednesday’s Blanchard Woods Group Run at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Stay in Shape Group Run at 6 p.m.; Wednesday’s Post Office Hill Training Run at 7 p.m.; Thursday’s Homer Hustle at 6 p.m.; and Saturday’s Stay in Shape Run at 8 a.m. Visit augustastriders.com.

Intro to Microsoft Word will be offered at Euchee Creek Library, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 4. Registration required. Call 706-556-0594 or visit ecgrl.org.

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Library, 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, April 10. Set up a Gmail account, and learn how to send and receive email and manage your account. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org.

Intro to Computers I will be offered at the Wallace Library, 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9. Call 706-7226275 or visit ecgrl.org. E-mail for Beginners will be offered at the Headquarters

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games and prizes for all ages and skill levels. $2. Call 706-814-7514 or visit killerbdiscgolf.blogspot.com/p/ hott-shott. Thursday Night Chain Reaction Ride begins at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Patriots Park in Grovetown. For intermediate to fast-paced cyclists, who average 25-32 miles. Participants should bring their own water and helmet. Call 706-855-2024 or visit chainreactionbicycles.net. Riverview Disc Golf League meets each Thursday at 6 p.m. at Riverview Park in North Augusta. Entry fee, $5; ace pool, $1. Call 803-215-8181 or visit augustadiscgolf.com. Road Bike Ride meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse downtown for an approximately 25-mile ride at a moderate to fast pace. Front and rear lights, as well as a helmet, are required. Call 706-724-6777 or visit andyjordans.com.

with a boy and discovers the joys of motorcycling. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org. The Magic School Bus story time will be held at the Headquarters Library, 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, for grades 1-3. Learn dinosaur facts and do crafts. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org.

Lego Club will meet at the Aiken Library, 4-5 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Visit abbe- lib.org.

“Ramona” (TV series) Episodes 1-10 will be shown at the Headquarters Library, 2 p.m., over the course of Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11. Call 706-8212600 or visit ecgrl.org.

Fort Gordon Wildlife will be presented at Evans Library by Steve Camp from the Wildlife Department at Fort Gordon, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9. Call 706-8631946 or visit ecgrl.org.

Funny Potato Face will be offered at Appleby Library for ages 9-11, 2-3 p.m., Monday, April 8. Use a potato to sprout a plant. Registration required. Call 706- 7366244 or visit ecgrl.org.

Spring Has Sprung program for children of all ages will be held at Euchee Creek Library in Grovetown, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10. Registration required.

Art Presentation by the Morris Museum will be held at Appleby Library for ages 4 and up, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10. Call 706-736-6244 or visit ecgrl.org.

Civil War 150th Canal Tour, “Food, Fabric and Firepower,” is offered by the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at 1:30 p.m. daily through 2013. Call 706-823- 0440 or visit augustacanal.com.

Wii Golf Tournament will be held at the Appleby Library for ages 11-17, 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, April 9. Prizes awarded; refreshments served. Registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit ecgrl.org.

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Origami Folding Art class will be held at the Appleby Library for ages 11-17, 2-3 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit ecgrl.org.

Splendid Still Lifes, part of the What’s in the Box? series for children and their parents, is Thursday, April 4, at 10 a.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Participants will view still-life paintings and then create their own. $4; pre-registration required. Call 706-7247501 or visit themorris.org.

MarioKart for Teens will be held at Appleby Library for ages 11-17, 2-4 p.m., Tuesday, April 9. Prizes and snacks. Registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit ecgrl.org.

Discover the Dinosaurs exhibit will be at the James Brown Arena, noon-9 p.m., Friday, April 5; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, April 6 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, April 7. $17, 13 and older; $15, 65 and older; $12, 2-12 years. Additional activities $20. Visit augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

School’s Out Movie for Teens will be held at the Diamond Lakes Library, 2-3:45 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Bring own snacks. No registration. Call 706-7722432 or visit ecgrl.org. School’s Out Family Movie Matinee will be held at the Friedman Library, 2:30- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9. Bring own snacks. Call 706-736-6758 or visit ecgrl.org.

Mother-Daughter Tea is Sunday, April 7, from 3-5 p.m. at the Diamond Lakes Community Center. For those ages 4-18 and their mothers. Call 706-772-2148 or visit augustaga.gov.

School’s Out Craft Hour will be held at the Friedman Library, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 for grades K-5. Drop in or stay the whole hour. Supplies provided. Call 706-736-6758 or visit ecgrl.org.

Sit(com) Down Days will be held all day in the YA Room at Headquarters Library, Monday, April 8 for ages 11-17. Old sitcoms about teens, like “Square Pegs” and “Silver Spoons” will be on continuous loop all day during Spring Break Week. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org.

Puppet show for all ages will be held at the Evans Library, 11 a.m., Monday, April 8. Call 706-863-1946 or visit ecgrl.org.

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“Hotel Transylvania” will be shown at the North Augusta Library, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Visit abbe-lib.org.

“Runaway Ralph” (G) will be shown at the Headquarters Library, 2 p.m., April 9. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org.

The Augusta Fencers Club is open five nights a week from 5:30-9 p.m. and most Saturday mornings from 10 a.m.noon. Visitors always welcome. Call 706-722- 8878.

“Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love?” and “Monster High: Friday Night Frights” will be shown at the North Augusta Library, 4-6 p.m., Monday, April 8. Visit abbe-lib.org.

“Wreck It Ralph” will be shown at the North Augusta Library, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 10. Visit abbe-lib.org.

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” will be shown for Family Movie Night at the Harlem Library, 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, and at 4 p.m. at the North Augusta library. Registration required for Harlem. Call 706-5569795 or visit ecgrl.org, or abbe-lib.org.

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School’s Out Movie Matinee will be shown at the Maxwell Library, 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, April 10. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.org. School’s Out Family Movie Matinee will be shown at the Friedman Library, 2:30- 4:30 p.m., Thursday, April 11. Bring own snacks. Call 706-736-6758 or visit ecgrl.org. “Worlds in Motion” shows at DuPont Planetarium at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center in Aiken Saturdays in April at 7 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 for adults, $2.50 for students in grades 4K-12, $3.50 for seniors and $1 for USC-A faculty, staff and students. Reservations encouraged. Call 803-641-3654. Nature Clubs: Session for homeschoolers 9-11 years old, 1-2:30, Thursday, April 4. After school grades K-2, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4. Indoor and outdoor activities. $25/child. Registration required. Call 706210-4027 or visit reedcreekpark.com. YA National Poetry Month Contest will be held at the Headquarters Library for ages 11-17. Original poems accepted through April 19, with awards presented at the April Monthly After Hours Scavenger Hunt. Those wanting to perform an original work at the event must pre-register with the YA librarian. Call 706-821- 2600 or visit ecgrl.org. 30-Day Drawing Challenge will be held at the Appleby Library for ages 11-17, through April 30. Pick up a form at the front desk. Call 706-736-6244 or visit ecgrl.org. Photo Scavenger Hunt will be held at the Appleby Library, through April 30. Forms available at front desk. Call 706736-6244, email appleby@ecgrl.org or visit ecgrl.org. Mother’s Morning Out is offered at the Family Y of North Augusta for ages 2-4 years, 9 a.m.-noon, either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. Mothers enjoy a relaxing morning twice a week while kids learn. Members, $70 a month; non-members, $90 a month. Registration required. Visit thefamilyy.org.

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Drop and Shop is offered Monday-Friday at The Family Y of Augusta South for kids age 8 weeks-4 years, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Members, $5 a child per day; nonmembers, $7 a child per day. Also offered at North Augusta branch, 9 a.m.-noon. Members, $9 a day; non-members, $15 a day. Visit thefamilyy.org. Story Time is held at the Columbia County Library at 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, for kids under 2 years old; at 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for 2-year-olds; at 11 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for preschoolers; and at 4 p.m. Wednesdays for all ages. Call 706-863-1946 or visit ecgrl.org. Loud Crowd, a supervised after-school program for those ages 4-12, is Monday- Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the Warren Road Community Center. Call 706-8602833 or visit augustaga.gov. Homeschool PE Time, for elementary school aged kids, meets Monday-Friday, from 9-11 a.m. at the Kroc Center. Members free. Call 706-364-5762 for nonmember prices. Visit krocaugusta.org. Mother’s Morning Out is every Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Wilson Family Y for children ages 3-4. The schedule follows the Richmond County school calendar. $90 per month for members; $110 per month for nonmembers. Register at any Family Y or visit thefamilyy.org. Story Time is held at the Diamond Lakes Branch library 10 a.m. each Tuesday. Registration required for groups of six or more. Call 706-772-2432 or visit ecgrl.org. Preschool Story Time is every Tuesday at Headquarters Branch Library at 10 a.m. Toddler Story Time is every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Group registration required. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org. Story Time is held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Friedman Branch Library. Groups of six or more must pre-register. Call 706-736-6758 or visit ecgrl.org. Story Time is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Harlem Branch Library. Call 706- 556-9795 or visit ecgrl.org. Kroc Trotters Running Group, for those ages 16 and older, meets at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at the Kroc Center to run the trails of the Augusta Canal. $15. Call 706-364-5762 or visit krocaugusta.org. Story Time is held every Wednesday from 10-11:15 a.m. at Wallace Branch Library. Pre-registration required. Call 706-722-6275 or visit ecgrl.org. Story Time is held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Maxwell Branch Library. Pre-registration required for groups. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.org. Wacky Wednesday Story Time is each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the children’s department of Barnes and Noble in the Augusta Mall. Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.

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Vivian Arango, Joanna Cullum, Jacki Poucek and Natasha Lard at Surreal at Surrey.

Michelle Mashak, Elizabeth Morris, Felicia Brunner and Christine Lee at Wild Wing Cafe.

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Tim Smith, ARS’s Dean Daughtry and Julie Smith at the Little River Band and the Atlanta Rhythm Section concert at the Lady Antebellum Pavilion.

ARS’s Rodney Justo, Aston Branch and Cliff Bennett at the Little River Band and the Atlanta Rhythm Section concert at the Lady Antebellum Pavilion.

Dee and Lori Burdette with LRB’s Wayne Nelson at the Little River Band and the Atlanta Rhythm Section concert at the Lady Antebellum Pavilion.

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Mallory Meyer, Jen Rost, Sarah Rogers and Susan Mobley at the Lacs concert at Coyotes.

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Angela Taylor, Gigi Garcia and Jennifer Odon at the Lacs concert at Coyotes.

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Mellow Mushroom in downtown Augusta celebrates 10 years

On the Monday of Masters Week in 2003, Shawn and Katy Ledford did what was surely one of the craziest things they’ve ever contemplated and opened the doors to Mellow Mushroom. “We really didn’t want to,” Shawn laughed when asked why they chose that date. “We tried to be open at least three weeks before, four weeks before, and get everything under our belt and go from there but it didn’t happen that way. We pushed and pushed and pushed, opened on Masters and it was great. It exceeded our expectations.” Diners, locals and out-of-towners alike, took to Mellow Mushroom’s downtown location immediately and, 10 years later, Shawn says business continues to grow. And the reason for both the immediate love and the continued growth are, he added, one in the same. “It’s fun,” he said of his franchise. “Before this, I was working in construction safety. I was flying to jobs coast to coast and that was not fun, so I wanted to make sure that the next thing I did was going to be fun.” A franchise, the couple reasoned, would be an easy way into the restaurant business. And it was. But Shawn admits that they were awfully lucky when it came to the great spot they nabbed at the corner of Broad and 12th streets. Originally a General Tire, which had evolved into Enterprise Car Rental, one of the dining rooms was, in a former life, a bay where mechanics used to work on cars. And if it hadn’t been for an old aerial photo of the building that someone somehow dug up, it wouldn’t be a dining room today. Shawn says even their famous rotating truck sign on the corner almost didn’t exist. “The sign ordinance says that you can’t have flashing lights and because my lights are fixed onto the sign, it’s spinning but they’re not flashing,” he said. “So we got past that. We’ve gotten really, really lucky in this spot. Augusta has been good.” In the 10 years since Mellow Mushroom opened on Broad Street, a whole lot has changed. Shawn and Katy now have two kids and have opened another Mellow Mushroom in Evans. And the menu has grown from one sheet to four pages. “For appetizers, we just had pretzels and that was it,” he remembered. “Now we have the meatball appetizer, we have bruschetta, we have dough bites, we have hummus. We even have wings on the menu.” Hoagies have always been a big part of the menu and Shawn said they continue to be almost as popular as the pizzas, a portion of the menu that has also changed and expanded over the years. “We have enough on our menu that you don’t have to eat the same thing,” Shawn said. “We’re thought of as a pizza place but we’re really not. We’re more than that.” Make no mistake, however; the pizzas here are good and appeal to a wide variety of diners. Mellow Mushroom offers a gluten-free crust and the fact that their regular crust contains no eggs appeals to vegans. They offer slices at lunch and, heck, they’ll even let you order a “smedium” if you don’t like your pie doughy. “We take a small dough and stretch it into a medium and it’s exactly for that: People who really just did not like that much bread with their pizza,” he explained. “It’s never been on the menu but it’s been very popular with our regulars. I think we’ve tried to call the medium stretched into a large a marge but it didn’t stick as well as the smedium, but you can do that.” It’s these kind of touches that endear Mellow Mushroom to diners, but there are lots of other reasons Shawn thinks the restaurant is so popular. “I think the consistency of the product is one reason,” he said. “We try very, very hard to have the best staff, the most friendly staff, people who are just going to take care of you and make sure you have a good time,” he explained. “It’s eclectic, fun and totally random. Most people are not going to live in the Mellow Mushroom world in their houses, so you can almost just get away from your everyday life and kind of get lost in here.” To thank Augusta for their success, Shawn said that they’ll be giving away prizes like Mellow Mushroom pizza cutters, stickers and more throughout the month of April. “We really want to thank Augusta for our 10 years because we really took a chance on downtown when there was a lot more wood on the windows than now,” Shawn said. “We feel like we’ve grown with downtown and with Augusta and we’re really thankful. We plan on being here for a long time to come. This is our home now.” Mellow Mushroom 1167 Broad Street, Augusta 706-828-5578 | mellowmushroom.com/augusta Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-10 p.m. 4348 Washington Road, Evans 706-364-6756 | mellowmushroom.com/evans Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-10 p.m. 42 METROSPIRITAUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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Local artists get the community involved in art with Free Art Friday

Free Art Friday is a global movement that has made its way to Augusta. Part scavenger hunt, part social experiment, there are many ways to get involved and participate. There’s a little something in it for everyone. But what exactly is Free Art Friday? The concept is simple. Artists create art and leave it in a place where it can be found by its new owner. There are no rules. Have fun, make art, leave it somewhere and then post pictures on Facebook or Twitter that give others a clue as to where the art can be found. It doesn’t even have to be a Friday, and the art doesn’t necessarily have to be created by known artists. Anyone can create a work to be found, and anyone can then go find it. The only request is that it is all documented (preferably photographically) and then posted to the social media sites, according to Rich Menger and Leonard “Porkchop” Zimmerman, two of the artists who have helped launch the effort in Augusta. “It’s a multi-headed beast with no head,” Zimmerman explains. “Jay Jacobs, Rich Menger, Syd Padgett, Ron Vaz and I all have our fingers on it. It really came about with all of us thinking about it separately and after I posted some stuff on Facebook we all realized we needed to come together.” Though the origins of the movement in Augusta may be hazy, the experiment has definitely caught public attention. As of this write-up, the Facebook page has 328 “likes” and the Twitter feed has 82 followers. “I talked to Leonard [Zimmerman] one day,” Menger said, “and said, ‘You know I’m just going to start up a Facebook page and a Twitter and we’ll do it sometime whenever just so it will go ahead and be ready.’ And the next day, I get a text from Jay Jacobs saying, ‘We’re going to cut-out Sasquatches and just do Free Art Friday this Friday,’ and I was like okay, well we’re all set up. So it all just kind of fell together like it was supposed to happen.” While there are no hard and fast rules as to what gets created, who creates it or when it gets released into the world, the artists who spearheaded the movement have decided to pick a specific shape every first Friday and use that as a common theme for that one night. “We decided that every First Friday, we would do a theme thing and we would cut out blanks and they’d all be the same blanks,” Menger explains. “And people could do whatever they wanted with those blanks.” Last month they used the Sasquatch. This First Friday, the blanks will be circles, Menger said. So far, the plan has been that before every First Friday, the blanks would be cut out a few days ahead of time and anyone who wants to participate in making art can pick up the blanks at OddFellows Gallery downtown. The main goal of the effort is just to have fun and get the community involved and interested in art, according to both Menger and Zimmerman. 04APRIL2013

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April 4 04Thursday, Live Music

French Market Grille West - Doc Easton Smooth Jazz Joe’s Underground - John Kolbeck Malibu Jack’s - Marilyn Adcock Mellow Mushroom (Downtown and Evans) - Live and Local Rose Hill Estate - Preston Weston & Sandra Somewhere In Augusta - Mama Says Tavern at the Bean - Irish Music The Willcox - Jazz Wild Wing - Sibling String

David Berkeley is a bit of a nomad. He wrote most of the songs on his fourth studio album while he was in Corsica. The album was recorded in Atlanta, but Berkeley now lives in the San Francisco bay area. He’ll visit Augusta’s MAD Studios Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m., where he’ll perform his blend of folk, rock and classic pop. Tickets are $10 online and $15 the day before the show. Visit madstudioaugusta.com or davidberkeley.com.

What’s Tonight?

Chevy’s Nite Club - Karaoke, wine tasting Cocktails Lounge - Karaoke Fishbowl Lounge - Karaoke Fox’s Lair - Trivia, Soup and Suds Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Butt Naked Trivia Joe’s Underground - Trivia w/ Jacob & Wendell The Loft - Karaoke MAD Studios - Open Mic Night w/ Melanie YeYo Carter Malibu Jack’s - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Evans) - Karaoke The Playground - Open Mic with Brandy Shannon’s - Karaoke Surreal at Surrey - College and F&B Night Villa Europa - Karaoke Wooden Barrel - ’80s Night Karaoke

April 5 05Friday, Live Music

Augusta Canal Music Cruise - Fred Williams Coyote’s - Dave firmin, Rhes Reeves & the Coyote Band Doubletree - Classic Jazz First Round - Nine Day Descent, Artemia, Solemn Vow French Market Grille West - Doc Easton Joe’s Underground - The Mason Jars Laura’s Backyard Tavern - Jason White MAD Studios -David Berkeley PI Bar & Grill - Music for Lovers w/ Matthew Whittington Polo Tavern - Josh Hilley Band Sector 7G - Gorganus Somewhere In Augusta - The Hollerers Surreal at Surrey - Ill Communication Beastie Boys Tribute Tavern at the Bean - Musicians Hangout Wild Wing - Interstate Exiles

What’s Tonight?

Armando’s - Karaoke w/ Rockin Rob Club Argos - Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction and Benefit for Augusta Pride Cocktails Lounge - Grown-Up Fridays with DJ Cork and Bull Pub - Karaoke Eagle’s Nest - Free Salsa Lessons; Latin Dance Party Fishbowl Lounge - Karaoke Iron Horse Bar & Grill - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke with Ryan Moseley Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke with Jeff Barnes Mi Rancho (Clearwater) - Three J’s Karaoke Ms. Carolyn’s - Karaoke Palmetto Tavern - DJ Tim The Playground - DJ 04APRIL2013

Rebeck’s Hideaway - Open Mic Roadrunner Cafe - Karaoke with Steve Chappel Sky City - First Friday ‘80s Night Soul Bar - First Friday DJ Mix Wooden Barrel - Karaoke Contest

What’s Tonight?

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April 8 08Monday, Live Music

The Acoustic Coffeehouse - Open Acoustic Jam Session with Eryn Eubanks and the Family Fold Chevy’s Nite Club - Live Music Country Club - Billy Creason and the Dam-Fi-No Band Coyote’s - Dave firmin, Rhes Reeves & the Coyote Band Joe’s Underground - Red Dirt Empire P.I. Bar and Grill - Not Gaddy Jazz with Pam Bowman Sky City - She N She, AcostA Somewhere In Augusta - John Kolbeck Surreal at Surrey - Slippery When Wet Bon Jovi Tribute Wild Wing - Kenny George Band

What’s Tonight?

Club Argos - Variety Show Cocktails Lounge - Latin Night Fishbowl Lounge - Karaoke Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Loft - DJ Richie Rich Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Clearwater) - Karaoke with Danny Haywood Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke Ms. Carolyn’s - Karaoke The Playground - DJ Rana Robbie’s - Saturday Night Dance Party Tavern at the Bean - Karaoke Wooden Barrel - Kamikaze Karaoke

Sunday, April 7 Live Music

5 O’Clock Bistro - The Henry’s Cotton Patch - Keith Gregory (brunch) Malibu Jack’s - Playback The Band w/ Tutu Dy’Vine Patridge Inn - Sunday Evening Jazz w/ the Not Gaddy Jazz Trio Wild Wing - AcostA The Willcox - Jon Vaughn, brunch; Preston & Weston, night

Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke, Salsa Dancing Shannon’s - Karaoke with Peggy Gardner

Chevy’s - Perfect Picture Country Club - 2013 Masters Local Party Shannon’s - Open Mic Night Surreal at Surrey - Kings of Hollywood (Poisoned, Appetite for Destruction and Red, White & Crue) Wild Wing - Old Man Crazy (outside 7:30p.m.), Departure (Journey Tribute; Inside 10:30 p.m.)

What’s Tonight?

Applebee’s (Evans) - Trivia Club Argos - Karaoke Malibu Jack’s - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Trivia The Playground - DJ Rana Robolli’s - Trivia with Mike Thomas Somewhere in Augusta - Poker Wild Wing - Trivia

April 9 09Tuesday, Live Music

The Country Club - Ty Brown Crazy Turks - The Tight Penny Band Evans Towne Center Park - Rock Fore! Dough w/ Needtobreathe, Grace Potter, Ed Roland & the Sweet Tea Project, Occasional Milkshake, Carey Murdock The Highlander - Open Mic Night Sector 7G - Refining Serenity, Off with Crowns, the Apprehended, Us from Outside, My Brother’s Keeper, East from West Shannon’s - Karaoke Contest Somewhere In Augusta - Jacob Beltz Surreal at Surrey - Rehab (11 p.m.) The Willcox - Piano jazz Wild Wing - Matt Acosta (outside 7:30p.m.), Ellen Drive (Inside 10:30 p.m.)

What’s Tonight?

Chevy’s Nite Club - Shag Night Club Argos - Karaoke Fishbowl Lounge - Dart League Joe’s Underground - Poker Night Laura’s Backyard Tavern - Karaoke w/ David

Doane Limelight Cafe - Bottom’s Up Karaoke Malibu Jack’s - Poker Mellow Mushroom (Downtown and Evans) - Trivia The Playground - Truly Twisted Trivia with Big Troy Polo Tavern - Karaoke Shannon’s - Karaoke with Mike Johnson Somewhere In Augusta - Big Prize Trivia Surrey Tavern - Tubeday Tuesday Movie Night

April 10 10Wednesday, Live Music

5 O’Clock Bistro - Mike & Dave Country Club - Velcro Pygmies Joe’s Underground - Kathleen TurnerOverdrive MAD Studios - Whetherman, Celia Gary Malibu Jack’s - Marilyn Adcock Surreal at Surrey - Locash Cowboys, Cowboy Troy Wild Wing - Irritating Julie (outside 7:30p.m.), Plane Jane (Inside 10:30 p.m.)

What’s Tonight?

Armando’s - Karaoke w/ Rockin Rob Club Argos - Sasha’s Secrets Fashion Show Benefit for Augusta Pride Cocktails Lounge - Augusta’s Got Talent Cotton Patch - Trivia and Tunes Hotel Aiken - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Laura’s Backyard Tavern - Karaoke w/ David Doane The Loft - Karaoke Midtown Lounge - Karaoke w/ Charles O’Byrne Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke The Playground - Krazy Karaoke with Big Troy Polo Tavern - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Surreal at Surrey - Part 3 Party Surrey Tavern - Trivia with Christian and Mickey

Upcoming

Swingin’ Medallions - Country Club April 11 Mama Says - Joe’s Underground April 11 Ryan Morris - MAD Studios April 11 Lera Lynn w/ Shaun Piazza & Celia Gary - Sky City April 11 The Broadcast - Surrey Tavern April 11 Shinebox (outside 7:30p.m.), 80’s R Us (Inside 10:30 p.m.) Wild Wing April 11 Alabama Blues Brothers (Blues Bros. Tribute) Surreal at Surrey April 11 Chris Young - Evans Towne Center Park April 11 AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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To the little whiny Hulkster Hater out there..... Keep taking you vitamins brother! One day you’ll be something and if you keep pumpin’ that iron and sayin’ your prayers you’ll have 130 inch pythons like the Hulkster, To all my little Hulkamaniacs out there...... Augusta, Georgia whatcha gonna do when the Hulkster runs wild on you?

I also attended the Mary Kay conference just this past week in Augusta and was also not impressed. The new facility was very nice but we were nickeled and dimed for everything to death. Plus, downtown Augusta is not a great location for a convention. It doesn’t feel safe and there is little to do unless you are into strip clubs and college kid bars. We were constantly having to drive out to Washington Rd to go out to eat and do some shopping. There was hardly anything in the downtown. There were 300,000 new millionaires added to the list in the United States in 2012. As smart as Josh is he most certainly must be in that number and now he’s a one percenter. About 11:30 this morning (Tuesday, March 26, 2013), I stopped at the Wal-Mart on Bobby Jones across from Home Depot and the Pepsi plant. Sitting out in the parking lot was a tattered, salty, 71 year old gent in a green van with a “Looking for a job” sign nearby. After I got my stuff, I walked over and spoke to this guy. Although I had no job to offer him, he told me he had been there since early morning and I was the very first(!) person to come up and speak to him. What’s my point? You see, I’m agnostic / atheist (or whatever you Biblethumpers want to call me) and I was the very first person to speak to him. There’s millions (ha) of Christians in the CSRA and an atheist / agnostic is the very first person to speak to this guy.....YOU CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES! Score - Agnostics 1, Christians 0. Peace out! To the person bitching about the fire trucks,you are the one who if its your house on fire or one of your family that needs help you fuss it took you long enough, get a life. Nursery rhymes can be educational.... Schrenkos In a halfway house, Temple is on parole Richie in Range Rover roll roll roll. So all you children pay attention, if ever comes your day, unless your first to fold Crime does not pay! Aston Rhode needs to stick to local gossip. he is a natural born tattle tail. Leave the the financial and world issue to people that are capable. So the best thing that happened to the talk radio scene at 1380 WNRR left for good! Now it’s the ole’ windbag Tony Powers and has been Lee Miller in a run down station with no audience. Back to the same four callers every day. Good for Michele who left the ship before it sank! Maybe her future is getting brighter as we speak! I know it’s gotta be better than being associated with that station. Someone needs to tell Tony she is gone though. I think her name and picture is still showing up on their website! Pining for what could have been I guess?

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