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When is the Augusta Commission going to get off their lazy butts and put our Haunted Pillar back up? The article on Scott Johnson was hard to read knowing that it was nothing but more BS from the Columbia County Mafia and company. Folks in Colombia County who know better should get out their tissues and wipe the BS from their feet and ankles put forth by Mr Johnson. Shame on you Metro Spirit for printing all that BS. One or two pages would have sufficed. It’s business as usual in the county and will never change as long as Ron Cross and his current cronies and cronies in waiting are in charge.
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So Scott Johnson has been cleared by his corruptocrat buddies in Columbia County. I just spoke to Stevie Wonder on the phone -- even he saw that one coming. Last Week’s “COVER PHOTO”! Was that “CURLY” of “The Three Stooges”?
My Prayer: Dear God of compassion and hope, I’ve been ready to take a hit to my pocketbook for universal healthcare for a while. I’m ready to give up a little more so that others can live because there is no joy in a world where hard working people are seen as less valuable just because they are less fortunate. Please work on the hearts of people who are even more fortunate than me. Make them see that we have to try to make things better for as many people as possible. Make them see that it is not right to ask the field worker to pull, the cook to sling and the mother to mother in service to us all but denie them the resources and tools to adequately provide for their families. This is a formula for mass unrest and is dangerous to us all. Make them see that we have to listen to the unrest and anger of our people or suffer the rise of another monstrous world tragedy. There is no circumstance on this earth that makes one person more deserving of adequate health care than another.
When a child lives in a school district with a failing school, there is a law that allows the parents to request a waiver to allow the child to enroll in a higher performing school of their choice (provided that they transport the child themselves). Many of these parents are being very lax in bringing their children to school, either bringing them in late or keeping them out for too many days. This brings the performance rating of the school down (partly due to low grades because of the child’s lack of attending, and partly due to the attendance score of the school dropping due to the child’s excessive absences). Because of a loophole in the waiver law, the school cannot withdraw or penalize the student (or parents) when they miss the maximum number of days required for passing the grade. If the child is a delinquent that causes problems for other children in the school (like being a bully), they cannot be expelled. The school is forced to continue to count the low scores and excessive absences and take a hit in their own ratings. I am all for helping children whose parents want to send their children to a more productive school with better ratings, but for those who abuse the system and hurt the school, the law needs to have provisions that allow for expulsion or at least force a kick-back to their own district. It is unfair for the students and parents who live in district, and those who use the waiver to help get their children a quality education, that have to work hard and sacrifice to make sure their children make all days and keep grades high only to have some lazy group of parents bring the schools down.
I just can’t wait for the hundreds of customers at my business from the $750000.00 canal trail. This was well spent money by the Richmond Commission. Surely will bring people down town, just like the lights on the parkway. Just goes to prove even principals can be stupid redknecks! Found a good tune that should be the official song for Columbia County and its attempt to outbuild Atlanta. “Tar And Cement” by Verdelle Smith. When will the non-abbreviated findings on Scott Johnson be released to County Citizens? Rather than giving a restaurant server 100.00 for a 30.00 meal, Scott Johnson should look out for his own family livelihood and donate to the Tucker for Chair campaign to be part of the TEAM! So he clicked his heels together 3 times and said “There’s no place like home in Columbia County! Was there a rainbow too? YOU, the parents of graduating children, need to inform them, that when they receive a present or “cash” for graduation, they need to respond with a simple “thank you” note. Boy have the days changed since I graduated in 1964. Correct them now, before you send them on their way to college or whatever, so they will know this when they start a family and have children. Glad the Spirit has an eye on for Scott Johnson. ‘Cause a Leopard can’t change its spots and history does repeat!
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WE’RE NOT GOING AWAY
Correction IN LAST WEEK’S STORY, called “Another Amazing Year for Thunder Over Evans,” the writer mistakenly wrote that the fireworks display at Thunder Over Evans included more than 8,860 projectiles. In actuality, the fireworks display included about 36,000 projectiles that absolutely took the audience’s breath away and proved that Thunder Over Evans — which was started by businessmen Donnie Thompson, Andy Jones and the late Dale Phelon — is not only the biggest fireworks display offered in the Augusta area, but also in all of Georgia and South Carolina. The firework’s finale alone included 8,864 projectiles. The Metro Spirit regrets the error.
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SIGHTINGS
Michael Johnson | mejphoto.photoreflect.com
Shane and Justine Walker with Zach Walker at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Lisa Taylor, Brenda Durant and Alexis Foust at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Alex Alzheimer, Katie Tucker and Jonathan Densmore at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Katlyn Newton, Emerson Kelly and Egan Kelly at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Chris and Annalise Rucker with Papa Joe’s daughter Cathy Varnadore at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Mary Swann Lamar, Clark Ashton and Karen Garver at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Matt and Terri Flynn with Sarah and Stoney Turnage at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Rose Mary Fry with the wife of Papa Joe, Betty Pond, and George Fry at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Bobby and JJ Morrison with Steve and Cissy Dement at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
SETH AVETT ALMOST DIED ON THE LADY A STAGE SATURDAY NIGHT. Not really, but as headlining band The Avett Brothers performed “Head Full of Doubt/ Road Full of Promise” during the final moments of the Eighth Annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-BQue Music Festival, Seth climbed up to what looked like a hundred feet in the air. There he perched, one leg on an amp, the other on the keyboard his brother Scott played as he sang the final words to the song: “There’s a darkness upon me that’s flooded with light. In the fine print they tell you what’s wrong and what’s right. There’s a darkness upon me that’s flooded in light. And I’m frightened by those who don’t see it.” One arm on the neck of his guitar and one lifted straight up in the air, Seth’s legs began to shake. The raucous audience, who, up until then had been gleefully singing and dancing along to the band’s hits both old and new, got a little quieter and didn’t fully exhale until he not so gracefully jumped down from his perch. 6 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
It was a rousing end The Avett Brothers’ set, which began with Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun,” a tribute to singer Chris Cornell who died May 18 and with whom they’d work in the past. It was also a great climax to Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que Music Festival, which began Friday afternoon and included constant live music on two stages, a wide selection of craft beer and other beverages, a barbecue contest with $40,000 in prize money on the line, food, family activities including a petting zoo, pig races and a whole lot more. The crowds packed the Evans Towne Center Park and no one wanted to leave when it was finally over. Missed it? Don’t worry: Papa Joe’s will be back for more fun next Memorial Day weekend. Until then, enjoy these images from an unforgettable weekend.
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Michael Johnson | mejphoto.photoreflect.com
Adam and Brooke Revo with Brianna Waters and Nolan Klink at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Chip and Katie Cason with Melanie Quick and Scott Marshall at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Tom Buchanan and Taylor Heimann with Jared and Meaghan Novak at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Mac and Yvonne Harrison with Jackie and Choppy Woodward at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Kaitlyn Gilmore, Mitchell Powers and Leah Powers at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Ryan and Caitlyn Hawkins with Amber Masterson and Eric Redmond at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Nick Greek with Crystal and George Eskola at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Jordan and Ashlyn Hobbs with Susan Capitosti and Andrew Randolph at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
Bridgette Miano, Eric Wickenheiser and Salvia Lee at Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que at Evans Towne Center Park.
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15 in 5 Jenny is Wright Because I love a lIst. especIally a random lIst. 1. What’re y’all up to this summer? Do you like to stay put and relax? Travel as much as possible while the kids are out of school? 2. We have some trips planned this summer. Our kids are so much easier to travel with now. They even pack their own suitcases.
9. It doesn’t seem like many of my kids’ friends have chores around the house. I know of a couple who have to make their beds each morning, but do kids do chores anymore? Our kids seem completely put out by the idea of a Saturday work around the house day. 10. I don’t care if they feel put out. I get great pleasure from watching my kids do the chores I don’t wanna do.
3. Don’t trust a kid who says they’ve packed their own suitcase. 4. Once, The Boy forgot to pack underwear. He only had the pair on his body. We were vacationing about an hour from the nearest store of any kind. Before we’d left home, I asked him — many, many times — if he had underwear. I believe I asked if he had six pairs of underwear, since we would be gone for five days, and it’s always good to have an extra pair. He had one. We washed that one pair of underwear several times. 5. Once, The Girl forgot to pack shoes. She remembered flip-flops, but we were visiting Chicago and she needed walking shoes. Fortunately, we could buy new ones, and it was an easy fix. We’d gone over and over the contents of her suitcase before we left. “Yesssssss, Mama-uh. I have shoes.” Uh huh. 6. I always check their bags multiple times before we leave. Those weren’t the only two times I’ve been burned.
11. It took my daughter three days to pick up her room. It was in pretty bad shape, but I wouldn’t have foreseen days of work. I told her she couldn’t leave the house until everything was picked up and put away. She didn’t believe me. She stayed in the house for three days. I think she knows which one of us is more stubborn. 12. She also knows who is in charge. Until next time. 13. Apparently there will be a next time, and having two teenagers at once might do me in. I have good kids. I have kind kids. They can still be a-holes to their parents. Even the best ones. 14. As frustrating as the teen stuff can be, watching my kids grow up is pretty fascinating and awesome. It’ll be more awesome if they’ll keep their rooms clean. 15. It’s summer, y’all!
7. It may seem silly to spend the time checking and double checking, when I could just pack their suitcases myself. I disagree. They need to know how to pack a suitcase. They may roll their eyes when I ask if they’ve packed enough underwear or shoes, but I’m totally cool with reminding them about why I’m asking. 8. It’s fun to combat the teen eyeroll with evidence as to why the nagging is necessary. “Hey Boy, don’t forget your math folder. It’s on the kitchen counter.” “I knowwwww-ah.” “Yeah, well, you didn’t know each one of those three times I had to run it to school, because you left it on the kitchen counter.” Ahem.
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JENNY WRIGHT’S humorous observations on marriage, motherhood and living in Augusta have earned her a devoted following, both in print and on Facebook. When she’s not spying on other parents in the carpool line at school, you’ll probably find her with either a camera, tennis racquet or wine glass in her hand.
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E LECTIC
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James Brown Takes Center Stage Once Again When BArry WhiTe, president and CEO of the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau, presented his organization’s “Destination Blueprint” this week as a plan for future development in the downtown area, Augusta Commissioner Marion Williams quickly pounced on what he saw as a major missing component. “Where’s James Brown?” Williams immediately asked. “We still have only one statue honoring James Brown in this city. One statue. That’s it.” It’s been 10 years since the death of Godfather of Soul James Brown and Augusta has barely made any progress honoring his legacy and his connection with the Garden City, Williams said. “We took the trees down. We moved the benches out of the way. It looks good,” Williams said of the James Brown Plaza. “And I understand that is a small area. I understand it is not as large as we like. Commissioner (Sean) Frantom talked about moving the statue across the street to the Common. I have no problem with moving it across the street, but we’ve got to do something besides people coming and taking pictures with it.” Brown was easily one of the most influential musicians of the past 50 years and his music changed the world and influenced generations of musicians from rock to rap, Williams said. And, yet, all Augusta has is a small statue honoring Brown. It’s a shame, Williams said. “I’m downtown all the time hearing people asking, ‘Is there anything else? Is there anything else?’” Williams said, referring to tourists looking for additional tributes to the Godfather of Soul. “It doesn’t take me long to know that if somebody keeps asking about it, I need to do something to change that.” Back in August 2015, in order to help spruce up the James Brown Plaza on Broad Street, the city hired Gary Warner, director of planning and landscape architecture for Cooper Carry in Atlanta, to review the location and provide both long-term and shortterm solutions to enhance the area. These proposals were part of Cooper Carry’s efforts to develop an Augusta Downtown Concept Plan. “The James Brown Plaza is in the middle of Broad Street with parking on both sides, so there are some challenges with that,” Warner said in 2015. “The plaza is not very accessible. The baccharis and the azaleas have grown up considerably and kind of create a screen that makes it hard to see through the plaza. If you are not really aware the James Brown Plaza is there, you may not even know that there is a statue. You could easily walk down Broad Street and totally miss it.” That’s a real problem for a city that is trying to promote its connection to James Brown, Warner said. “It is also a very confined space,” Warner said. “When you walk in the plaza, you feel that confinement. That’s mostly because of the shrub material that is out there… And there are people that hang out there all day long. It is part of the challenge. Whether it is good or bad. It’s great that people have a place to hang out, but I don’t know if you want people hanging out there for four or five hours at a time.” Therefore, the city initiated a plan to clean up the plaza and remove some of its vegetation. Warner also said that Augusta needs to come up with a solid plan to honor James Brown. “How do we really celebrate this man? How do we celebrate the town that this man is from? The two go hand in hand,” Warner said. “So, is there a way to become more interactive? Is there a way to display more information? Once you are out there on the plaza, there is very little story told. You really don’t know the grand story that is James Brown. You don’t know the grand story of James Brown and the city of Augusta. There is a relationship there that really needs to be celebrated.” At the time, Therese Huffman, founder of Signature Design in Atlanta, presented the economic development subcommittee with several sketches of proposed upgrades to the James Brown Plaza that included everything from informational plaques around the statue to a “soul stage,” with flashing lights, digital music and dance elements. She said Augusta could create a park much like Marietta Square in Atlanta. Huffman said the stage could include digital elements where visitors would not only 10 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
have an opportunity to listen to Brown’s music, but they could also watch videos with him dancing. “There are movies he made that show people how to dance, like how to do the funky chicken,” Huffman said of Brown. “It would be kind of fun for people to role-play. We could create a music and dance station.” After Cooper Carry’s initial presentation, Williams was thrilled by the proposal. But Williams said he hasn’t seen much happen in the plaza over the past two years. “We have done paid them a lot of money,” Williams said, referring to Cooper Carry. “We have done given them a lot of time to do things for us and they said they can deliver, but up to this point, I have not seen anything.” Williams said Augusta “needs to be more aggressive” when it comes to honoring James Brown’s legacy. Following Williams’ comments, Barry White said he couldn’t agree more. “Destination Blueprint includes elements of other plans that this body has adopted and approved in the past,” White explained to the commissioners. “There are some new things in our plan, but a lot of it includes things that have been sitting around for seven or eight years that have not been done.” “Destination Blueprint” will get Augusta on the right path to achieving those goals, White said. “We are at a point now that we identified top projects of those that we want to execute on behalf of this city,” White said, adding that he also wants to promote Brown’s connection to Augusta. “Absolutely, 100 percent, I agree with you. We are ready to act and we are working in that direction. We have to take advantage of the things that we know that we have that are unique to Augusta and nobody else can own them.” It is important for Augusta to enhance the “resources” that make the city special and different from anywhere else in the world, he said. “That’s what we are committed to,” White said. By concentrating on those aspects of the city, it will promote visitor spending in the local economy, thereby increasing tax revenue for the city and supporting local business and jobs, he said. Besides promoting the Godfather of Soul, White says this blueprint also supports the expansion of the Augusta Common in order to provide more green space for larger events and festivals in the downtown area. “And, most importantly, it will connect the river with downtown,” White said. “That is the pot of gold at the end of the expansion for you. The expansion is a long time coming.” While Williams supported the “Destination Blueprint” plan, he insisted that Augusta has to stop dragging its feet when it comes to honoring Brown. “It can’t be tabled any longer,” Williams said. 1JUNE2017
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Pinch the Tail
Crawfish, craft beers and live county music will be featured at the Ninth Annual Mudbugabeaux-N-Brew Crawfish Festival WHILE MANY PEOPLE like to say there is an art to eating crawfish, most Southerners will tell you there is really only one rule: Dig in and don’t be shy. There is nothing more delicious than the snapping of reddened crawfish shells and the slurping of the meat from their tiny tails. This is Southern eating at its finest. Celebrating its ninth year, Mudbugabeaux-N-Brew Crawfish Festival will once again bring the combination of a New Orleans-style crawfish boil and craft beers alongside live music to the middle of downtown at the Augusta Common on Saturday, June 3. French Market Grille West owner Jim Beck, who first got the idea for putting on a crawfish boil back in the 1990s, will fill downtown’s air with the savory aroma of the cooked crustaceans and Cajun spices. “This is the ninth year, but we are doing things a little different this year,” Beck said, adding that he has teamed up with Beasley Media Group to bring the the country duo, LOCASH, to the outdoor crawfish celebration. “It is not going to be exactly like the crawfish festivals we’ve had in the past. This year, the festival is starting later because we have LOCASH coming, so it has really turned into more of an outdoor concert this year. But, of course, we are still going to have the crawfish boil and other food available, as well as domestic and craft beers.” 12 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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However, unlike previous years, Mudbugabeaux-N-Brew will not have its annual crawfish eating contest or the children rides or inflatables since the festival is starting in the evening. This year, the gates of the festival open at 5 p.m. with a live DJ entertaining the crowd. Country singer and South Carolina-native Cody Webb is scheduled to get the live music started around 6:30 p.m., followed by country artist Trent Tomlinson around 7:30 p.m. LOCASH — whose hit singles, “I Love This Life” and “I Know Somebody” topped the Country Billboard Chart — is scheduled to take the stage by 8:30 p.m. Singers Preston Brust and Chris Lucas make up LOCASH and the group is celebrating its first CMT Music Awards nomination in the “Duo Video of the Year’ category for the hit single, “I Know Somebody.” Previously known as The LoCash Cowboys, the duo recently signed with Reviver Records and shortened the band’s name to LOCASH. “We haven’t felt an energy like this since the day we began our journey,” Brust said, according to the band’s website. “This feels like it has all come together — the right label head, the right promo team, it finally feels like we’ve got all of our ducks in a row for the first time in our lives. We’ve been out there doing the grass roots thing for so long, and to feel it all come together, is so encouraging.” 1JUNE2017
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“It is not going to be exactly like the crawfish festivals we’ve had in the past. This year, the festival is starting later because we have LOCASH coming, so it has really turned into more of an outdoor concert this year. But, of course, we are still going to have the crawfish boil and other food available, as well as domestic and craft beers.” — Jim Beck
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While the band has a new, shortened name, Brust said the music is the same style their fans have come to know and love. “We’ve been doing this for 10 years now, and I sort of feel like we have grown up a little bit in the business,” he stated. “We’ve matured in the business, and learned how it all works. We just wanted to simplify things and get down to the roots of what we are all about. That’s what LOCASH means anyway is remembering where you come from, and your roots. Because of that, we decided to go with LOCASH and just keep it real simple.” General admission to Mudbugabeaux-N-Brew is $10 in advance and $20 on the day of the festival. The show will go on rain or shine and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Also, unlike previous years, pets are not allowed during the festival this year. “Before we used to start the festival around 3 p.m., so it was more kid and dog friendly,” Beck said. “So, this year, the crowd might be a little different because the music is starting at 6 p.m.” The festival will also not be giving out free T-shirts at the door to the first 1,000 guests like in prior years, Beck said. “It will be different than the norm but we are expecting a good crowd,” Beck said. “When I started this festival nine years ago, I remember the first year, we had about 1,500 to 1,800 to 2,000 people. And it has grown every year. Some years we sell more crawfish than others. It just depends. Of course, it’s the first weekend in June, so it will be hot and there is always a chance of rain, but, I mean, we are in the South. What do you expect? But the festival goes on, rain or shine.” For crawfish lovers, you can’t get much better than Beck’s 3,000 pounds of crawfish that he will be bringing to the festival. “Yep. I’ll have 3,000 pounds of crawfish,” Beck said, chuckling. “I am still going to go with what we plan every year. If the crowd is larger, we’ll deal with it. But, just in my experience with festivals, usually if it’s
“We just wanted to simplify things and get down to the roots of what we are all about. That’s what LOCASH means anyway is remembering where you come from, and your roots. Because of that, we decided to go with LOCASH and just keep it real simple.” — Preston Brust, LOCASH AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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a concert, you don’t sell as much food. You sell more beer, so that’s what I’m anticipating happening. But I am still taking 3,000 pounds of crawfish.” Also known as mudbugs, crawdads, crayfish or fresh-water lobsters, crawfish are the official state crustacean of Louisiana. In season from late February through the end of June, crawfish are a beloved food in the Deep South. Nowadays, it’s normal to see a bunch of people sitting around newspaper-covered plastic tables with a keg of beer, peeling and eating their weight in the small shellfish. Crawfish experts also enjoy swapping strategies on the best technique for eating crawdads. “Pinch the tail and suck the head,” or “Twist the tail and don’t crack it,” are some of the most common advice from experienced crawfish eaters.
“Yep. I’ll have 3,000 pounds of crawfish. I am still going to go with what we plan every year. If the crowd is larger, we’ll deal with it. But, just in my experience with festivals, usually if it’s a concert, you don’t sell as much food. You sell more beer, so that’s what I’m anticipating happening.” — Jim Beck 14 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
Beck said he is always amused by some people’s reaction to crawfish. “For some people, it’s their first time trying crawfish, but a lot of people that come to the festival aren’t aware that there are crawfish offered here in town,” Beck said. “There’s a handful of places that offer crawfish. I’m not the only one at French Market Grille West. There are others. You can even buy them frozen in the grocery store. So this festival often introduces people to crawfish and what’s available here in town.” But if you are not a huge fan of crawfish, Beck will also offer other food options such as boiled shrimp, hamburgers and hotdogs, along with soft drinks, bottled water and Powerade. And, of course, the festival will have several domestic and craft beers available to purchase courtesy of A.B. Beverage. While this year’s Mudbugabeaux-N-Brew Crawfish Festival might be a little different from previous years, Beck insists that guests are guaranteed to have a great time. “We are not trying to change the dynamics of the crawfish festival,” Beck said. “Just this year, it is later in the day and we have a bigger band. Next year, we probably won’t have a bigger band and it will probably go right back to what it was for the 10-year anniversary next year. But I’m looking forward to this year. I hope everybody has a good time and comes out to listen to some great music and eat some delicious crawfish.” The Ninth Annual Mudbugabeaux-N-Brew Crawfish Festival The Augusta Common Saturday, June 3 5-10 p.m. General admission: $10 in advance and $20 the day of the event frenchmarketwest.com
“There’s a handful of places that offer crawfish. I’m not the only one at French Market Grille West. There are others. You can even buy them frozen in the grocery store. So this festival often introduces people to crawfish and what’s available here in town.” — Jim Beck 1JUNE2017
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Time to Jam
Umphrey’s McGee returns to Augusta Joel CUMMins has been with Umphrey’s McGee from the very beginning, playing keyboards for the jam band and current music festival favorite since they formed at the University of Notre Dame in 1997. Twenty years and 21 live and studio releases later, Cummins and his fellow bandmates — Brendan Bayliss on guitar and vocals, Ryan Stasik on bass guitar, Andy Farag on percussion, Jake Cinninger on guitar and vocals, and Kris Myers on drums and vocals — are a little older and (maybe) a little wiser. They still love performing as much as they day they begin, however, and will soon prove that to Augusta music fans when they play with opener The Marcus King Band at the Augusta Common on Thursday, June 1. Recently, the Metro Spirit spoke to Cummins about the band’s growth, his favorite musical experiences and his influences. Here’s what he had to say. Metro spirit: You, and everyone in Umphrey’s McGee, seem to have a lot more of an understanding of the business side of music than other bands seem to. Is that the case? Joel Cummins: Yeah, I kind of figured out early on that we would be a much more successful band if I kind of helped out with the management, the booking, so it’s something that I’m really comfortable with. I think it also stems from being a kid before there were things like iPads and iPhones, so I ended up on a lot of car rides with my parents sitting in the backseat looking at atlases. You know, I think it’s important for a band to have kind of a line of communication between management, the booking agency and the band itself and I think you’re gonna get a better feel for how a gig was when it’s something that someone in the band can kind of chime in on: how the crowd was or how the venue was or all kinds of things that need somebody there with the experience to contribute and make informed decisions. 16 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
Ms: Do you use that information when booking gigs and whether or not you return to a certain city? JC: Well, not necessarily whether we choose to go back or not, but if that was the right venue or, a lot of times, you’ll play somewhere and you’ll be like, “Wow, the crowd was really loud tonight, really into it,” and you’ll feel like that’s a good time for your next time around and it’s not like something that, looking at numbers on a piece of paper, anybody’s going to be able to get that information. Was the crowd into it? Is it a younger crowd? Is it an older crowd? These questions can inform whether we should play a city or town during a school year or whether it’s okay to play there during the summer when school is not in. All kinds of decisions like that. We have our own record label, too, and I think a good part of wanting to have that autonomy and independence is wanting to have control over what we’re doing. A bunch of guys, myself included, are married now and a few of us have kids, so having some control over our schedule — when and where we play — has become an increasingly important thing for us as we plan out the year ahead. Ms: Umphrey’s McGee plays a lot of music festival. Are there some you can recommend to someone who’s never been to a music festival before? JC: [Laughs.] The interesting thing is that there are so many festivals out there now. I think the first question you want to ask yourself is if you want to camp or if you prefer staying in a more city environment or hotel room. That’s a big one for me. I know a really good one that a lot of our friends do that’s in the southeast is called Whigfest in Tampa, Florida. They do that President’s Day weekend. That’s a really cool event and it’s right in Ybor City in Tampa, which is a pretty historic district. That’s one that comes to mind. Ones that we’ve played? This one might be a little bit obvious, but New Orleans Jazz Fest is kind of the forefather of what a lot of festivals became. Bonnaroo started out from the late-night shows. Superfly Presents was the 1JUNE2017
MS: I know one of the band’s big influences is Genesis and Phil Collins. What do you think made them so popular in the 1980s? JC: I think there were a couple things going on there. Back in the early ‘80s, once you had a radio hit it was ubiquitous. The second part of it is these guys were really well-known. Originally, Peter Gabriel was in the band and he was a very avant-garde guy back in the day. My first exposure to him was when “So” came out and, at that point, he was a little bit more clean cut and a pop icon, but they were a hugely artistic band and albums like “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” really showcased some special musicianship. I think when you look at bands like Yes or King Crimson that were also in that vein of progressive bands in the late ‘70s, Genesis was one that made a pretty smooth transition from being progressive to having some pop songs on the radio and I think that coincided with the switch to Phil Collins on vocals. You probably know the story that they tried out all these kids and Phil was singing all the parts to them to teach it to them and they were like, “Well, you know it all and it sounds good so why don’t you just sing?” And, man, what a fortuitous decision. But I think that, as a keyboardist, Tony Banks [of Genesis] is one of the great, subtle masters of the keyboards where he’s doing a lot of things that are somewhat understated. And this is notwithstanding some of the earlier stuff, which is some intricate compositional stuff but, later on, when you get into the ‘80s era, he’s providing a lot of harmonic context and, for me, I think that’s a big example of what I can do with Umphrey’s. We’ve got two great lead guitar players in the band and it’s all about trying to contextualize what they’re doing to make it original and more interesting and Tony was great at that. MS: Umphrey’s McGee has made Augusta part of its regular rotation of live shows, and music fans here really look forward to the kind of musicianship you bring. JC: Well, thanks for that. And to kind of come full circle as far as the audience experience, the fans totally exemplify what I’m talking about, where you show up to play a show and the crowd is really into it from the first note. That’s one of those things as to why we keep coming back is we keep having that experience. It’s something we definitely look forward to and we’re glad we have it on the books.
company. They were the ones promoting all these late-night shows in New Orleans. The late-night stuff is not a part of the festival proper, but it’s really part of the whole experience and New Orleans is certainly one of my favorite cities in the entire country. If you’re a fan of music you have to do New Orleans Jazz Fest at least once in your life. MS: We know you individually and Umphrey’s McGee have participated in a lot of Jam Cruises. What are those like? JC: Jam Cruise is one of the most exciting events out there and, actually, we could name that as a festival that’s also a must-go-to, although it’s pretty intense. You’d better really love music if you sign up for that. It’s pretty open-ended and that’s what I think is one of my favorite things about it is that it really allows the artists to interact with each other and this goes for on an off the stage. There are very few events we go to where you have this ability to wander around and get inspired by all the other great musicians that are out there. I think I have played on 11 out of the 14 Jam Cruises that have happened and probably seven or eight of those have been with Umphrey’s and the others have been me doing the solo thing. Yeah, it’s really a great opportunity to just get out there and experience. It kind of feels like New Orleans Jazz Fest on a boat. You have your set time to do something but, the rest of the time, you don’t and, as a result of that, so much unique collaboration happens and everybody just feels comfortable. I don’t know. I sometimes think about these venues that you play and the fans are already feeling like they’re an eight out of 10 before you even play a note, and that’s one of those where you feel really open to trying new things because these people are already having a great time and they’re not going to be standing there with their arms crossed frowning at you in the front row because they don’t like what you’re doing. It’s a really special event and one of my favorites. Unfortunately, last year and this year it didn’t happen. Umphrey’s was on tour and we couldn’t go, but it’s one that I always look forward to because it’s such a special event for the artists an the fans.
Umphrey’s McGee w/ The Marcus King Band The Augusta Common Thursday, June 1 6:30 p.m. $35, general admission; $80, VIP fwbpro.com
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Calendar: 20 | Music Listings: 26 If you have any questions, or would like to submit an event to our calendar, please email Amy Christian at amy@themetrospirit.com.
SnoW White it may be the beginning of the summer, but there will be enough white on the North Augusta Municipal Center’s terrace Friday night that you would be forgiven for thinking that a blizzard had swept through. Not at all, though; instead, the Arts & Heritage Center will be hosting a Diner en Blanc modeled after a concept that began in Paris in 1988 and is now hosted all over the world. Traditionally, folks dress in their finest white attire for a flash-mob style dinner. The location is usually a secret and those who are invited to participate are chosen carefully. The Arts & Heritage center, however, is making it a bit easier. They’ll provide the tables, chairs and tablecloths. All you have to do if you want to participate is bring what you want to eat and drink, as well as your table decorations. Oh, and you might also want to bring sunglasses. You know, to cut down on the glare. diner en blanc Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta Friday, June 2 6:30 p.m. $25, members; $30, non-members 803-441-4380 artsandheritagecenter.com
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Ramadan commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad, and Muslims worldwide celebrate through a month of fasting from dawn until sunset each day. Ramadan began on May 26 and, as part of their Lifting the Veil on Islam series, the Islamic Society of Augusta will hold a Taste of Ramadan presentation and dinner tonight at 7 p.m. Visitors will also meet the new Imam, Jawad Rasul. Free, but pre-registration required by visiting tasteoframadan.eventbrite.com.
It’s First Friday and there’s a lot going on downtown tonight. In addition to all the shopping and socializing, we suggest you take a swing by The Book Tavern from 6-9 p.m. to see what the ninth graders at Grovetown High School have come up with for an art show based on Stephen King’s “The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon.” Since the book is about a girl who hallucinates and finds herself in danger after getting lost in the woods, it’ll be interesting to see what they came up with.
The Grass Roots series, a fundraiser for the Augusta University Cross Country and Track and Field programs, returns today for the first of four races held at EDS’ Flowing Wells campus. This laid-back series begins with a 3K race (1.88 miles) and follows that with a 5K (3.11 miles) on June 24, an 8K (4.97 miles) on July 8 and a 10K (6.2 miles) on July 22. Races are $15 each or $50 for all four if paid in advance.
Runners are notoriously terrible at making time to stretch, but activities like yoga offer many benefits to help loosen up those muscles. That’s why Fleet Feet Sports decided to hold a yoga class the first Sunday of ever month at 11:30 a.m. Today is the first class in the series and, don’t worry: they’re described as “gentle” and geared toward those of all levels. Even if you’re injured, this one hour will make you feel like a million bucks. Best of all? It’s free!
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Columbia County Library Participants will plan the next six bi-monthly sessions. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
Mon June 5
3:30pm Intermediate Spanish Friedman Branch Library An adult class led by Edwin Perez of the Asociacion Cultural Hispanoamericana. Call 706-736-6758 or visit arcpls.org.
Tue June 6
10:30am Computer Basics: Keyboarding and Mouse Skills Headquarters Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-821-2615 or visit arcpls.org.
10:30am Tech Tuesday Computer Class Appleby Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
2pm Remembering D-Day and the Normandy Beaches Presentation Aiken Public Library Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Wed June 7
10am Hands-On Budgeting Tips Diamond Lakes Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-828-1830.
Black White Read Artist Reception Westobou Gallery Friday, June 2 5-8 p.m. This exhibition by Atlanta-based contemporary artist Esteban Patiño will be on display through July 21. The gallery is open to the public Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Saturdays from noon-3 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. westobou.org.
ARTS Ongoing
Art Cart Artists Call A golf-cart/functional art installation set to be placed in downtown Augusta in July 2017 is looking for a local artist to turn the cart into a bench and bicycle rack featuring artwork. Application deadline is June 16. Applications and guidelines are available at augustaarts.com/art-in-augusta/public-art.
CAMPS Ongoing
En Pointe Plus Refining Institute Jessye Norman School of the Arts An advanced workshop for dancers, held Monday-Friday, June 5-9, that will focus on assessing strengths and weaknesses, developing cross training regimens, strengthening the mind-body connection and more. Pre-registration required. Visit jessyenormanschool.org. 20 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
10:30am The ARCPLS Website: A Helpful Guide Diamond Lakes Branch Library Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.
2pm - 4pm Digital Library Branch Info Aiken Public Library Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
6pm Tertulia: Spanish Conversation
9am - 3pm Camp Kroc
Absolute Beginners
Kroc Center A camp for those ages 5-12 in which participants will enjoy swimming, arts & crafts, group games, sports, Bible lessons and more. Before- and after-care available. Members: $400 per session; non-members, $600 a session. Pre-registration required. Call 706364-5762 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org.
Wallace Branch Library Call to schedule an appointment. Call 706722-6275 or visit arcpls.org.
DANCE Fri June 2
7pm The Art of Swing Dancing Jessye Norman School of the Arts A class held Fridays through June 30. No experience necessary and a partner is encouraged but not necessary. $7 per class. To sign up, call 706-828-7768 or visit jessyenormanschool.org.
EDUCATION Thu June 1
9am - 11am Computer Help for
11:30am - 1:30pm Open Job Lab Diamond Lakes Branch Library Participants can complete job applications, resumes or conduct job searches with staff available for one-on-one help if needed. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.
Fri June 2
8am The Creative Roundtable New Moon Cafe A breakfast meeting for those in the advertising and design community in which participants swap stories, share insights and off solutions to problems. Visit facebook.com/aafaugusta/.
Sun June 4
2:30pm Local Author Group Therapy
Headquarters Branch Library A group for beginner to intermediate Spanish speakers. Call 317-695-4748.
EXHIBITIONS Fri June 2
5pm - 8pm Black White Read Artist Reception Westobou Gallery This exhibition by Atlanta-based contemporary artist Esteban Patiño will be on display through July 21. The gallery is open to the public Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Saturdays from noon-3 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Visit westobou.org.
6pm - 10pm Stephen King’s The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Art Show The Book Tavern All artwork is by ninth-grade language art students at Grovetown High School. Call 706-826-1940 or visit booktavern.com.
Thu June 8
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Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta The main gallery exhibition is Open Session, the AHCNA juried artist exhibition. The Balcony Gallery features a WWI History exhibit. Both exhibitions will be on display June 9-August 18. The reception is free on open to the public. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.
6pm - 8pm “The Black Belt of Alabama: A Response to Home” Closing Reception Morris Museum of Art This reception for photographer Jerry Siegel includes an opportunity to meet the artist, who will sign copies of his latest book, “Black Belt Color: Photographs by Jerry Siegel.” Free, members; $5, non-members. Pre-registration required. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
FLIX Thu June 1
10:30am Summer Break Movie for Teens Appleby Branch Library Featuring a PG-13 rated movie. Participants can bring their own snacks. Call 706-7366244 or visit arcpls.org.
Fri June 2
Noon “The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone” Morris Museum of Art Part of the Films on Friday series that includes a discussion afterwards. Participants are invited to bring lunch. Free. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
Tue June 6
2pm Summer Afternoon Family Movie Appleby Branch Library A movie for all ages in which participants can bring their own snacks. Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
5:45pm Free Movie Tuesdays Headquarters Branch Library Call 706-821-2600 for weekly selections. Visit arcpls.org.
HEALTH Thu June 1
10:30am Build a Better You Columbia County Library A fitness and nutrition seminar led by fitness specialist and personal trainer Pam Ludlow. Pre-registration required. Call 706863-4946, ext. 4, or visit gchrl.org.
7pm - 9:30pm Baby 101 Doctors Hospital An infant care and development class. Preregistration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.
Fri June 2
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Open to anyone being treated at the center. Call 706-721-0472 or visit augusta.edu.
6:30pm - 9:30pm Weekend Childbirth Education University Hospital Class continues Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.
Sat June 3
8am - 2pm Cecil Herrin’s Men’s Breast and Prostate Cancer Walk Evans Towne Center Park Call 706-799-9465.
Sun June 4
3pm - 5pm The Daddy Class Doctors Hospital An infant care class for fathers only. Preregistration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.
Mon June 5 6:30pm Refit
Headquarters Branch Library A free cardio dance class. Call 706-8212600 or visit arcpls.org.
7pm - 9:30pm Childbirth Education University Hospital A four-session class that continues Mondays through June 26. Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.
Tue June 6
6pm Weight Loss Surgery and You University Hospital Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706774-8931 or visit universityhealth.org.
7pm - 9:30pm Childbirth Education University Hospital A four-session class that continues Tuesdays through June 27. Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.
Wed June 7
Entries for this Daylily Society of Greater Augusta event will be from 7:30-10 a.m., and the show opens to the public at 1 p.m. The show includes judged daylily blooms, photographs, and flower arrangements, as well as daylily sales, boutique table with original artwork, educational posters and information, Growing Daylilies presentation at 1:45 p.m., Ikebana Flower Arranging Demonstration at 3 p.m., and refreshments. For more information, email jimmiejr@yahoo.com.
HOBBIES Thu June 1
1pm - 3pm Cool Coloring for Grownups Aiken Public Library Pre-registration required. Call 803-6422020, ext. 1131, or visit abbe-lib.org.
Sat June 3
1pm - 4:30pm Annual Hemerocallis Show Lake Park Baptist Church
Noon Doodle Hour Columbia County Library Coloring for grown ups. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
KIDS-TEENS
1pm - 3pm Photography Workshop
Thu June 1
Aiken Public Library Participants should bring a camera, pen and paper and their own photographs for this workshop that covers the basics. Call 803642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Fort Gordon’s Woodworth Library An event that includes refreshments, help registering, gifts and more. Call 706-7917323 or visit fortgordon.com.
7pm - 9:30pm Childbirth Education University Hospital A four-session class that continues Wednesdays through June 28. Preregistration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.
Columbia County Library Participants will learn how to photograph birds. Pre-registration required. Call 706863-1946, ext. 4, or visit gchrl.org.
Mon June 5
6:30pm Doodle Hour Columbia County Library Coloring for grown ups. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
Tue June 6
10:30am Birding: Part I Columbia County Library Participants will learn how birds are categorized and how to identify them. Preregistration required. Call 706-863-1946, ext. 4, or visit gchrl.org.
Wed June 7
10:30am Birding: Part II
6pm Summer Reading Program Launch Party
6:30pm Meet and Greet: Elephant and Piggie Columbia County Library An event featuring stories, coloring sheets and photo ops with favorite characters. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
Fri June 2
10:15am Story Time Fridays Aiken Public Library Stories, songs and interactive activities. Story time for babies (0-23 months) begins at 10:15 a.m., toddlers (2-3 years) at 11 a.m. and preschoolers (4-5 years) at 11:45 a.m. Participants and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Call 803-642AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Children’s Story Time Friedman Branch Library Call 706-736-6758 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Mr. Bill and His Guitar Maxwell Branch Library A special story time. Pre-registration required. Call 706-793-2020 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Story Time Wallace Branch Library Pre-registration required for groups. Call 706-722-6275 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Wacky Wednesday Story Time Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
Annual Hemerocallis Show Lake Park Baptist Church Saturday, June 3 1-4:30 p.m. Entries for this Daylily Society of Greater Augusta event that will include judged daylily blooms, photographs, and flower arrangements, as well as daylily sales, boutique table with original artwork, educational posters and information, Growing Daylilies presentation at 1:45 p.m., Ikebana Flower Arranging Demonstration at 3 p.m., and refreshments. jimmiejr@yahoo.com. 2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
1pm - 3pm Friday Summer Fun Mistletoe State Park A naturalist-led kid-friendly activity time. Children should be dressed to play outside and should bring water and sunscreen. $3, plus $5 parking. Call 706-514-0321 or visit gastateparks.org/mistletoe.
6pm - 10pm Kids Night Out Kroc Center A drop-off program for kids ages 2-12 that may include swimming, gym play and inflatables. Swimsuit and towel required. Children 4 and younger will not swim. $15, members; $20, non-members. Dinner is included. Register at the welcome desk or visit krocsales.sauss.net.
6:30pm Junior Junior Prom
11am - 2pm All-Ages Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Appleby Branch Library Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org. 11am If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don’t! Story Time Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
Sun June 4
2pm Feet, Feathers, Fins and Fur Morris Museum of Art Part of the Artrageous! Family Sunday series in which interpreters from the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia will talk about animals. Afterwards, participants will make their own fish print. Free. Call 706724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
Mon June 5
10:30am Jr. Lego Club
Headquarters Branch Library A young-adult program that kicks off the summer reading program. Pre-registration required. Call 706-434-2036 or visit arcpls.org.
Headquarters Branch Library For those ages 2-4. Legos provided. Preregistration required. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.
Sat June 3
10:30am Tye Dye
10am - noon You’re a Big Girl Now Doctors Hospital A class for girls ages 9-12, along with their mothers, on puberty and adolescence. Preregistration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net. 22 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
Appleby Branch Library A program for those ages 3 and up in which participants should bring their own white T-shirt. Pre-registration required. Call 706736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
7pm Stuffed Animal Taxidermy and Frankentoys
North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library A program for rising 6th-12th graders. Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Tue June 6
10:05am Toddler Story Time Appleby Branch Library This is a program best for children ages 18 months-3 years. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
10:30am Preschool Story Time Appleby Branch Library For children ages 3-5. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
10:30am Super Awesome Story Time The Book Tavern Story time will be followed by a craft, and juice and cookies will be provided by New Moon Cafe. Call 706-826-1940 or email superawesomestorytime@booktavern.com.
10:30am Toothpick Sculptures
Diamond Lakes Branch Library A young adult program led by the 4-H Club. Pre-registration required. Call 706-7722432 or visit arcpls.org.
Appleby Branch Library A program for those ages 5-12 in which participants will use toothpicks and marshmallows to create sculptures of buildings. Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Movie Day
10:30am Worm Farm
10am Mad Science Hour
Maxwell Branch Library Call 706-793-2020 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Preschool Story Time Diamond Lakes Branch Library A program for those ages 3-5 that includes stories, songs, games, short movies and crafts. Pre-registration required for groups of 6 or more. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls. org.
2pm The Three Little Pigs Aiken Community Playhouse A Porkchop Productions Play for those in K-5th grades. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Wed June 7
10am Animal Program Diamond Lakes Branch Library Led by Sean Poppy of the Savannah River Ecology Lab. Pre-registration required. Call
Friedman Branch Library A children’s story time in which participants will also create a home for earthworms. Call 706-736-6758 or visit arcpls.org.
Ongoing
Mayor’s Summer Read and Feed Headquarters Branch Library This program for those under 18 years old meets Mondays-Wednesdays June 5-July 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to read books, eat lunch and have fun. Free. Visit arcpls.org.
The Shepard Project Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer A teen hangout and safe space for LGBTQ+ teens, ages 14-17, and allies that meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 5-8 p.m. The group is also looking for chaperones ages 25 and older and youth mentors 18-24 years old, who must pass a 1JUNE2017
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background check. Call 803-617-8352 or email shepardprojectaugusta@gmail.com.
LITERARY Fri June 2
10am - 5pm Big Book Sale Columbia County Library Both fiction and non-fiction books for sale will be displayed in the foyer of the library. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
Sat June 3
10am - 5pm Big Book Sale Columbia County Library Both fiction and non-fiction books for sale will be displayed in the foyer of the library. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
1pm - 3pm Author Signing The Book Tavern Featuring Carol Gignoux, author of “Your Innovator Brain.” Call 706-826-1940 or visit booktavern.com.
Sun June 4
2pm - 5pm Big Book Sale Columbia County Library Both fiction and non-fiction books for sale will be displayed in the foyer of the library. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
706-724-9641 or visit stjohnaugusta.org.
Fri June 2
7pm Moonlight Music Cruise Augusta Canal Discovery Center Featuring Gwen Hughes, this event features live music aboard a 1 1/2-hour Petersburg boat tour. Participants are invited to bring aboard snacks and beverages. $25; $23, seniors, military and students. Preregistration required. Call 706-823-0440, ext. 4, or visit augustacanal.com.
Sat June 3
8am - 2pm Saturday Morning Swing Eighth Street Plaza Live music from local jazz artists and performing arts groups during the Augusta Market. Call 706-627-0128 or visit theaugustamarket.com.
7pm The Ways of Love Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta A night of jazz standards and torch songs that begins at 7 p.m. for drinks. Concert, featuring Patricia Childs (voice), Joe Patchen (piano), Travis Shaw (bass) and Stephanie Phillips (drums), begins at 7:30 p.m. $7 at the door. Call 706-733-7939 or visit uuaugusta.org.
Sun June 4
Wed June 7
4pm The Cecilia Ensemble with Organist Anna Orlova
Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church The final concert in the Reid Arts series for 2016-2017. $20. Visit reidchurchaugusta.org.
6pm Page Turners Book Club
MUSIC Thu June 1
7pm Music in the Park Maude Edenfield Park, North Augusta Featuring the John Kolbeck Trio. Participants can bring blankets and chairs. Free. Visit naartscouncil.org.
Auction is Saturday, June 3, and registration to bid is $5. Call 706-826-7933 or visit salvationarmycars.com.
5pm - 9pm First Friday
Tue June 6
8pm Evenings in the Appleby Garden Appleby Branch Library Featuring the Kendrell Germany Trio. A free event in which participants can bring their own chairs, blankets beverages and snacks. Those with the best lawn party decor can compete to be the Appleby Garden Party Winner of the Week. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS Thu June 1
8am - 6pm Auto Auction Preview Day Salvation Army of Augusta, Greene Street Auction is Saturday, June 3, and registration to bid is $5. Call 706-826-7933 or visit salvationarmycars.com.
5pm - 8pm First Thursday Shops of Midtown, Kings Way at Central Ave. This event features discounts in the shops, hors d’oeuvres and more. Call 706-733-1788.
Fri June 2
8am - 6pm Auto Auction Preview Day Salvation Army of Augusta, Greene Street
Downtown Augusta A family friendly arts event that includes musicians, dancers, artists and other vendors. First Friday Fire, presented by Arcane Arts, will be at the corner of 11th and Broad at 8 p.m. and will feature feats of fire, spinning poi, staff, hoop, fan and more in a family friendly show to the music of DJ Codec. Visit artistsrowaugusta.com.
5pm - 9pm Park and Play Downtown 600 Broad Street A monthly First Friday event presented by the Augusta Regional Collaboration that features live music, art, food and more. Visit facebook.com/600Broad.
5pm - 8pm Wine Tasting Wine World A drop-in First Friday event. $5; $3 rebate upon purchase of a bottle of one of the featured wines. Call 803-279-9522 or visit wineworldsc.com.
6pm - 11pm First Friday HD 98.3 Beach Ball Augusta Common A family event that includes a free concert
7:30pm Candlelight Music Series Augusta Common Participants are invited to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs at this weekly event. $8. Call 706-821-1754 or visit augustaga.gov.
7:30pm Spoleto Send-Off Concert
Mon June 5
St. John United Methodist Church Featuring the Lucia Ensemble. Free, but a love offering will be accepted to help with the ensemble’s travel costs to Spoleto. Call
Hopelands Gardens, Aiken Featuring MAiken Music. Attendees can bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and well-
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behaved pets on leashes, but no alcohol. Free. Call 803-642-7631 or visit facebook. com/experienceaiken. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661.
7pm - 8pm Hopelands Summer Concert Series
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featuring Jax Jones, Max, AJR, Moses, Jaycie & the Beards and Erick Nathan. Call 706-821-1754 or visit augustaga.gov.
6:30pm - 8:30pm Diner en Blanc Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta Held on the terrace, tables, chairs and tablecloths will be provided. Guests are asked to dress in white and bring picnics and decorations. $25, members; $30, non-members. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.
Sat June 3
8am - 2pm Augusta Market at the River 8th Street Plaza, Reynolds Street The event features vendors of all kinds, activities, live entertainment and more. Visit theaugustamarket.com.
8am - 6pm Auto Auction Salvation Army, Greene Street Registration, $5, is from 8-10 a.m. or on the preview days prior to the auction, which begins at 10 a.m. Call 706-826-7933 or visit salvationarmycars.com.
8am - noon Community Yard Sale Holy Nation Ministries, North Augusta Featuring clothing, shoes, household goods and more. Call 803-278-0605.
5pm - 10pm Mudbugabeaux-N-Brew Augusta Common A crawfish boil and craft beer festival that will also include live music by LoCash and more. Call 706-855-5511 or visit frenchmarketwest.com.
Birding: Part I Tuesday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. Birding: Part II Wednesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. Columbia County Library In Part I, participants will learn how birds are categorized and how to identify them. In Part II, they’ll learn to photograph them. Pre-registration required. 706-863-1946, ext. 4 gchrl.org Georgia Skilled Trade Initiative Program Manager; and Phil Wahl, chair of the chamber’s Business Education Advisory Council. Free, members; $25, nonmembers. Call 706-821-1300 or visit augustametrochamber.com.
5pm - 11pm Summer Beach Blast Evans Towne Center Park An event featuring live music from A1A, the official and original Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, and Pirate Flag, a Kenny Chesney tribute band. Also included will be island food, drinks and more. $15, advance; $20, gate; $80, VIP. Visit summerbeachblast.com.
8pm “Ancient Sky Lore” Dupont Planetarium, Aiken Weather permitting, the observatory, housing the Bechtel Telescope, will be available for viewing after each show. $1-$5.50. Call 803641-3654 or visit rpsec.usca.edu.
9pm “Digistar Virtual Journey” Dupont Planetarium, Aiken Weather permitting, the observatory, housing the Bechtel Telescope, will be available for viewing after each show. $1-$5.50. Call 803641-3654 or visit rpsec.usca.edu.
Mon June 5
4pm - 6pm Member Town Hall Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Called “Summer Extracurricular: Bridging the Education Gap,” this event features Dr. Angela Pringle, Richmond County Superintendent of Schools, Mark Lee, 24 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
Tue June 6
4:30pm - 7pm Veggie Park Market Mill Village Trailhead, 109 Eve Street This weekly event in the park behind the Kroc Center features all local farmers and doubles EBT/SNAP benefits. Visit augustalocallygrown.org/veggie-parkfarmers-market/.
Wed June 7
6pm - 8pm Yappy Hour SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare An event that includes live music, a cash bar, open dog park and food. Visit letlovelive.org.
SPIRITUAL Thu June 1
7pm Lifting the Veil on Islam Islamic Society of Augusta Part of a monthly program to enlighten newcomers about Islam, this one featuring the annual Taste of Ramadan presentation and dinner. Visitors will also be able to meet the ISA’s new Imam Jawad Rasul. Free, but pre-registration required. Visit tasteoframadan.eventbrite.com.
SPORTS-OUTDOORS Sat June 3
7:30am Grass Roots Series EDS Flowing Wells Campus The first in a series of four races, this one a 3K. $15 per race or $50 for all four races. Participants can register online at runsignup. com or between 6:50-7:15 a.m. on race day.
8am Run for the Hills 5K Trail Run Greystone Preserve $35. Register at csrlt.org/events/run/.
9am First Shots: An Introduction to Shooting SHARPE Shooters Outdoor Range A free event that includes classroom and live-fire instruction. Call 706-755-0424 or visit sharpeshootersaugusta.com.
9am Waterside Yoga
Pointes West Army Resort A free clinic sponsored by Augusta University and Walton Foundation for Independence for children and adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Event includes a lunch provided by Sconyers. Call 706-305-7431 or email markc@waltonfoundation.net.
10am Deep Step Kayak Paddle Furys Ferry Boat Ramp, South Carolina A Sierra Club event in which participants should bring kayak or canoe, paddles, life jackets, whistles, water bottles, lunch or snack and binoculars. Email larrkomp@gmail.com.
10am - noon Hike and Craft Mistletoe State Park A naturalist-led hike of about one hour, followed by a craft time. $2, craft; $5, parking. Call 706-541-0321 or visit gastateparks.org/mistletoe.
Augusta Canal’s Lake Olmstead Trailhead A class open to those of all ages and abilities. Participants should bring a mat or towel. Free, but donations to the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area accepted. Call 706823-0440, ext. 2, or visit augustacanal.com.
1pm - 3:30pm National Trails Day: Extended Hike
9:30am - 11:30am Swamp Saturday
8pm - 9pm National Trails Day: Twilight Hike
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park A free, guided, 2.5-mile hike. Also includes a pet hike. Pre-registration required. Call 706828-2109 or visit phinizycenter.org.
10am - 3:30pm Adaptive Water Skiing
Mistletoe State Park A naturalist-led hike of the Rock Dam Trail. $5, parking. Call 706-541-0321 or visit gastateparks.org/mistletoe.
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Sun June 4
Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.
Fleet Feet Sports Free. Call 706-922-9860 or visit fleetfeetaugusta.com.
7pm Parents Healing Together
11:30am Oh Yeah Yoga
Tue June 6
7:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs. Rome Braves Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.
Wed June 7
3pm - 9pm Under the Stars Jumper Night Stable View Farm Call 803-648-1222 or visit stableviewfarm.com.
7:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs. Rome Braves Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.
Ongoing
Fencing Classes Augusta Fencers Club The next round of introductory foil fencing classes will begin on Monday, June 19. Those ages 9-13 meet at 5 p.m.; adults down to 14 years of age meet at 7 pm. There are no introductory classes for kids younger than 9 this summer. The 10-week class is $180, with all competitive equipment provided. Preregistration required. Call 706-722-8878 or visit augustafencersclub.com.
SUPPORT Thu June 1
10am Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Kroc Center For those dealing with Alzheimer’s and/or caregivers. Pre-registration required. Call 706-860-5233.
Noon Active-Duty Parent Support Group Fort Gordon’s Family Outreach Center Call 706-792-5220 or visit fortgordon.com.
Sat June 3
10am WIC Breastfeeding Support Group Headquarters Branch Library Call 706-821-2600 or visit arcpls.org.
Mon June 5
6:30pm Cancer Share University Hospital For those with any type of cancer. Call 706774-5946 or visit universityhealth.org.
6:30pm Pink Pistols Meeting A group for women in their 20s and 30s dealing with breast cancer. Call for location. 1JUNE2017
University Hospital A support group for parents, families and friends who have lost infants through miscarriage, death, ectopic pregnancy or stillbirth. Call 706-774-5811.
Tue June 6
10:20am Moms Connection Augusta University Medical Center This free weekly support group for new mothers meets in the Terrace Dining Dogwood Room on the second floor. All new moms and their babies are welcome and an international board certified lactation consultant/educator/perinatal nurse will answer questions and offer resources. Call 706-721-8283 or visit augustahealth.org.
5:30pm Weight Loss Support Group AU Professional Building 1 Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706-721-2609 or visit augustahealth.org/ weightloss.
Wed June 7
1pm - 3pm The Lactation Club University Hospital A breastfeeding support group for mothers of NICU babies. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.
5:30pm Girl Talk Support Group Doctors Hospital A support group for those who have pelvic health issues. Pre-registration required. Call 706-651-4343 or visit doctors-hospital.net.
THEATER Fri June 2
7:30pm “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” Aiken Community Playhouse $25, adults; $20, seniors and active military; $15, students; $10, children. Call 803-6481438 or visit aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
8pm xTreme Theatre Games Le Chat Noir First Friday improv comedy by Schrodinger’s Cat. $10, advance; $12, door (if available). Call 706-722-3322 or visit lcnaugusta.com.
10pm Sloppy Seconds Le Chat Noir First Friday improv comedy by Schrodinger’s Cat. $5. Call 706-722-3322 or visit lcnaugusta.com.
Sat June 3
7:30pm “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” Aiken Community Playhouse $25, adults; $20, seniors and active military; $15, students; $10, children. Call 803-6481438 or visit aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
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Fox’s Lair - Chuck Holt The Highlander - Sir Edward Phillips and Psychedelic Blue Iron Heights - Abductor, Coda Cutlass, Kill the Host, Subutech Polo Tavern (Aiken) - Wit’s End Rose Hill Estate (Aiken) - Celtic Pub Night w/ Gavin Winship Shannon’s - Perfect Picture Southbound Smokehouse- Roots of a Rebellion Stillwater Taproom - No Sir Tin Lizzy’s - Lundy Wild Wing - Center Lane The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn
Roots of a Rebellion Southbound Smokehouse Friday, June 2 9 p.m. Free 706-733-5464 southboundsmokehouse.com
What’s Tonight?
The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Sky City - First Friday Mix w/ DJ Kut Daily and Friends Soul Bar - First Friday DJ Mix
Saturday, June 3 Live Music
8th Street Plaza - Saturday Morning Swing at the Augusta Market on the River Augusta Common - MudBugabeaux-N-Brew w/ LOWCASH, Trent Tomlinson, Cody Webb Cork & Bull (Aiken) - Wit’s End Country Club- Scott Brantley Coyotes - Atomic Road Evans Towne Center Park - Summer Beach Blast w/ AIA and Pirate Flag Fox’s Lair - Hughes McGlone Shannon’s - Pitt Boss Stillwater Taproom - Caleb and the Gents Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta - The Ways of Love Jazz Concert Wild Wing - Phillip Lee Band The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn
What’s Tonight?
First Friday HD 98.3 Beach Ball w/ Jax Jones (pictured), Max, AJR, Moss, Jaycie & the Beards and Erick Nathan Augusta Common Friday, June 2 6-11 p.m. Free hd983.com Thursday, June 1 Live Music
Augusta Common - Umphrey’s McGee, The Marcus King Band Fox’s Lair - Open Mic Jam w/ Thomas Langley The Highlander - Hound of Goshen Maude Edenfield Park (North Augusta) - Music in the Park w/ the Joh Kolbeck Trio The Red Pepper (Aiken) - Mike Frost Band Sky City - Umphrey’s McGee After Party w/ Human Beans (Members of Funk You, Dank, Butter) Wild Wing - Lucero Duo The Willcox (Aiken) - Thursday Night Jazz w/ 4 Cats in the Dog House
What’s Tonight?
Augusta Athletic Sports Bar - Karaoke Chevy’s - Karaoke w/ Ellie
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Cotton Patch - Old School Thursday w/ DJ Groove Coyotes - Karaoke with Bam Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Butt Naked Trivia The Loft - Karaoke Pizza Joint (Downtown) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane That Place Coffee - MAD Open Mic
Friday, June 2 Live Music
Augusta Canal - Moonlight Music Cruise w/ Gwen Hughes Augusta Common - First Friday HD 98.3 Beach Ball w/ Jax Jones, Max, AJR, Moss, Jaycie & the Beards and Erick Nathan Chevy’s - Angel Brown and King David Cotton Patch - Live Jazz Country Club- CJ Solar
The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Chevy’s - DJ Richie Rich Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Karaoke Sky City - I Love Vinyl w/ DJs and Vendors Soul Bar - Dance Party That Place Coffee - Cushions & Caffeine Afternoon Open Mic
Sunday, June 4 Live Music
Augusta Common - Candlelight Jazz w/ Gray Mayfield Capri Lounge - Vivian Valium & the Lounge Lizard Divas Wild Wing - G/DUB The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn
What’s Tonight?
Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ Mike Johnson
Monday, June 5 Live Music
Hopelands Gardens (Aiken) - Hopelands Summer Concert Series w/ MAiken Music Metro Coffeehouse & Pub - Blues Monday w/ Famous Last Words
What’s Tonight?
Augusta Athletic Sports Bar - Sports Trivia Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Wild Wing - Trivia
Tuesday, June 6 Live Music
Appleby Branch Library - Evenings in the Appleby Garden Opening Concert w/ the Kendrell Germany Trio Fox’s Lair - Irish Music w/ Dr. John Fisher and the Undefeated Army Joe’s Underground - Open Mic The Willcox (Aiken) - Hal Shreck
What’s Tonight?
Bar West - Trivia Capri Lounge - Trivia The Cotton Patch - Trivia Limelite Cafe - Bottom’s Up Trivia Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Trivia Mellow Mushroom (Augusta) - Trivia Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane
Wednesday, June 7 Live Music
Hammond’s Ferry Larder (North Augusta) Happy Bones The Highlander - Open Mic Night Shannon’s - Mike and Walter Soul Bar - Live Jazz Wild Wing - Dave Love
What’s Tonight?
Augusta Athletic Sports Bar - Karaoke The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Bar West - Karaoke Capri Lounge - Game Night Chevy’s - DJ Richie Rich Pizza Joint (Evans) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper Polo Tavern (Aiken) - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Sky City - Conspiracy w/ DJ Knightmare Southbound Smokehouse - Trivia Stillwater Taproom - Pub Quiz
Upcoming Tedeschi Trucks Band
- Bell Auditorium June 13 Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
- Columbia County Amphitheater June 15 Hank Williams Jr.
- James Brown Arena June 16 Laura Blackley and the Wildflowers
- Stillwater Taproom June 16 Almost Kings, Villanova, Trust in Traitors
- Sky City June 24 Travis Tritt
- Bell Auditorium July 1 Trash Panda, The Pussywillows
- Sky City July 1 Riverwalk Revival w/ Gov’t Mule, Galactic
- Jessye Norman Amphitheater August 1 Corey Smith
- Bell Auditorium August 12 Brian Regan
- Bell Auditorium August 25 Kansas
- Bell Auditorium October 25
Elsewhere Arrested Development
- City Winery, Atlanta June 1-2 Perpetual Groove
- Georgia Theatre, Athens June 1 Train, Natasha Bedengfield, O.A.R.
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- Chastain Park, Atlanta June 2 Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars
- Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta June 6 Ann Wilson
- Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta June 6 The Avett Brothers
- Fox Theatre, Atlanta June 8-10 Hall and Oates, Tears for Fears
- Infinite Energy Arena, Duluth June 11 Paul Shaffer
- Center Stage, Atlanta June 11 Chance the Rapper
- Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta June 11 The Producers
- Variety Playhouse, Atlanta June 16 George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer
- Infinite Energy Arena, Duluth June 16 Gipsy Kings
- Chastain Park, Atlanta June 17 Gladys Knight
- Botanical Gardens, Atlanta June 18 T.I.
- Rox Theatre, Atlanta June 18 Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie
- Chastain Park, Atlanta June 21 Chicago, The Band, The Doobie Brothers
- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Alpharetta June 23 John Mellencamp, Emmylou Harris, Carlene Carter
- Chastain Park, Atlanta June 27 The Major Rager w/ Umphrey’s McGee, Moon Taxi
- Symphony Park, Charlotte, NC August 10
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In Theaters June 2
ACTION “Wonder Woman,” rated PG-13, starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright,
FAMILY “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie,” rated PG, starring Kevin Hart,
Connie Nielsen. Well, it’s taken Hollywood long enough, but, according to critics, they’ve hit it out of the park in telling the tale of Amazonian princess Diana. Filmmakers made a lot of good decisions, from hiring a woman to direct to setting the action during World War I, giving it almost the feel of an Indiana Jones movie or “The Mummy.” And though Chris Pine charms and Gal Gadot is said to be fantastic, the only thing missing is the OG: Lynda Carter had other obligations that didn’t allow her to make a cameo in the movie. We hope they remedy that in the sequel (because you know there will be one).
Ed Helms, Nick Kroll, Thomas Middleditch, Jordan Peele, Kristen Schaal. Best friends George and Harold are always on the bad side of their school’s principal… until something weird happens when they try to hypnotize him. They end up turning him into Captain Underpants, the main character of a comics series the two are writing. The only problem? Captain Underpants really thinks he has superhero powers, so George and Harold spend all their time trying to keep him from hurting himself or others.
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