Metro Spirit - 09.08.16

Table of Contents September 8, 2016

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OPINION

The Whine Line

I won’t be reading the Metrospirit any more in the future.

It used to be a good little newspaper, but now it is just another propaganda rag that caters to the Demorats. I am surprised anyone from Columbia county reads the thing. I am out of here.

Can we please have a hobby lobby, a target, joan’s fabric store downtown (in some of these old department stores) and can any of the Greeks please open up an authentic Greek restaurant? Delicious Gyros, moussaka, Greek cold brew coffee.....greatly appreciated! OPA!

To the whiner who complains every week about Austin Rhodes: There’s an on-off knob on your radio -- use it.

Since when is it ok for a garbage pickup company (or any company, for that matter) bang on your door during dinner just to harass you until you switch companies? If your service is THAT great, why do you have to go door to door to tell people about it? Stay out of my yard and don’t interrupt my family time to force your service on me.

My neighbor’s cutting his lawn with his reel mower.

He’s out in a wife beater and jeans and it seems like every woman in the neighborhood is covertly watching. He’s so not Chippendale’s material, but even with the dad-bod, covered in sweat like that, he’s somehow hot.

What is it about a man doing real work that’s such a turn on?

There should be a section for GA Bulldog whines. No one whines more than a bulldog fan until they got Smart. #RTR Heritage Academy wants to have a school adjacent to the Fox’s Lair, a bar? Isn’t this illegal?

Jenny is Wright Ruffin It Kris Fisher

We thank you for your concern. Buy we evidently feel that some things do matter. Some times the cut is so deep, or the betrayal so unexpected, that it changes ones outlook on their fellow human, Think about that next time you decide to do something to your “friend” that doesn’t really matter The lawsuits against Columbia County Government are mounting up. I hope the poor surviving residents of the Marshall Square fire disaster and the unfortunate flood victims of Jones Creek will teach’em a lesson for well planned communities-should Tax Dollars Flow into Politician’s pants pocket?? NOT Ok. Here goes. The leash law in Augusta has no bite!

Pardon the pun, but irresponsible dog owners in south Richmond County think that it is ok to let their dogs go free to scavenge cat food, or other dog food EVERYBODY thinks they’re a somebody nowadays.

A Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter accounts, and a YouTube channel. The funny thing is that these EVERYBODYS keep spewing the same cloned, insipid, tired, and pablum-laden opinions. This just in - 99.999% of you EVERYBODYS are NOBODYS!

I’m about to reach into my television like I was Neo from The Matrix and choke the life out of ESPN’s First Take’s Stephen A. Smith. It must be nice to get paid $3.5 million yearly to: ALWAYS talk over other people, ALWAYS think you’re correct, and ALWAYS get the last word. Is that how you ALWAYS must make your point? I have no idea how Max Kellerman puts up with this egotistical motor mouth chowder head!

What I don’t understand is why Heritage Academy wants the Peter Knox Conference Center to expand their school, so why do they need the other 13 houses on Telfair? Sound like Enock and the good ole boy crooked cronies in Augusta are at it again.

Dear Marble Palace Elite--can you please tell me how one “doesn’t meet the minimum qualifications” for a job requiring only HS and 1 year’s experience when the applicant has Master’s level credits, a BA and 30 years of experience? Or is it that the only qualifications that count are being related to someone, African-American, or both?

No wonder people can’t find decent work in the CSRA when this is the norm not just on Greene Street, but at the school board and in many of the other government offices (including on Ft. Gordon) in the region? P.S. Anyone ever find out what the HR audit was about? Maybe they should have included the hiring practices.

Hay Stripper go to Columbia county. That group is so dumb they’ll give you a business license just the same as they gave the light of the south guy.

Each successive generation in this country becomes worse than the one preceding it. I won’t be alive to see it, but all I envision one hundred years from now is a dystopia (think Mad Max 2 - The Road Warrior). To all those of that generation not yet born - good luck, you’re going to need it!

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Almost every week I see complaints and grousings about “you know who”. I went to high school with “you know who” and even then he was driving people crazy pushing boundaries and being obnoxious. “You know who” was like the kid you hear about who gets pushed into the bathroom and has his head forced into the toilet. “You know who” seems to be a gigantic seething ball of need and voraciously craves attention; good, bad and anywhere in between. If there is any hope of quelling or even perhaps putting an end to the insane musings of “you know who”, you must cease writing in about him. “You know who” Have you ever ridden in a rocket to space ? If not for no cost to you, ride in the right lane from exit 6 on I20 into Georgia from South Carolina. Then you’ll know.

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LI V E M U SI C | F R I DAY NI GHTS

15 in 5 BECAUSE I LOVE A LIST. ESPECIALLY A RANDOM LIST. 1. Fall. It’s fall! It’s either my first or second favorite season. Fall feels like such a nice break after the heat of the summer. Spring is supposed to be about fresh starts and renewal, but fall is the same way. I’m sure it’s got something to do with the start of school and hectic schedules, but I love it.

2. If you have a sixth grader at Davidson, and it feels like a bit of an adjustment (read: struggle), hang in there. Seventh grade is a whole new ballgame.

3. Do you Yelp? I’m not talking about looking on the app to find a good place to eat. That’s part of it, of course, but have you reviewed your favorite local places? You should. Local businesses rely on your support to stay afloat.

4. If you go to a restaurant and have a bad experience, you’re understandably upset. You might consider not going back. If the manager tries to help and make it better, don’t take it to Yelp. Everyone has bad days. Even you. If we were all reviewed on our less than perfect days, the world would be a pretty miserable place.

5. If your food takes a while, don’t necessarily take it out on your server. It’s rarely their fault. Crap happens. When you cook dinner at home, does it always come out flawlessly, with everything hitting the table at the same time, amid rave reviews?

Probably not.

6. If choose to Yelp, review honestly, but don’t just be an a-hole.

7. Some people are just a-holes, and nothing can be done to fix it.

8. If I was the betting kind, I’d put a pretty big wager on the fact that most a-holes have bad experiences at restaurants on a regular basis.

9. If you’re having bad experiences at restaurants more often than not, here’s a tip: check the common denominator. No, you aren’t unlucky. You’re an a-hole.

10. Tip your servers. Tip them well. If you don’t want to tip, stay home. They’re providing a service, which, if we’re talking frankly, is a luxury. Someone cooks, brings you the food and cleans up after you leave. If you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford to eat out. Tip your servers.

11. If you tip well, servers remember you. It’s true. Ask them. You get better service.

12. If you don’t tip well (or at all), servers remember you. It’s true. Ask them. They talked about you when you walked through the door.

13. Speaking of doors: open them! Open the windows. It’s beautiful outside. It might still be hot, but the humidity is waning. The fresh air will do you good. Especially if you’re one of those a-holes I mentioned.

14. Speaking of beautiful, college football is a beautiful thing. I’m not sure how Georgia will fare this season, but I’m cautiously optimistic. If we’re terrible, I’ll wait it out. Transition is necessary and success takes time. In the meantime, there’s cold beer.

15. It’s fall, y’all! Cheers!

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The Skids and Back WITH THE UFC’S RECENT ACQUISITION by WME Entertainment group, the fight promotion is gunning their execution of Manifest Destiny playbook into full gear, holding events on six continents in the past year, and sometimes two in one week. With such a global expansion comes an expansion of infrastructure and, with that, many more chances to witness, first-hand, the trappings of a career that involves getting punched in the face. Fighters are being signed and let go at fairly accelerated rates, and the leash is much shorter than it was in the early Spike TV glory days. Remember when it took five straight losses for the UFC to cut Leonard Garcia? Guh. In spite of that, the UFC still needs to retain marketable fighters. Not just that, but for long-term success to be ensured, they need marketable fighters who can still, y’know, fight. Sometimes their hand gets forced, but only in extreme situations. If Chuck Liddell had knocked out Rich Franklin, as he was well on his way to doing, instead of vice versa, in what turned out to be his final fight, the UFC would have most likely let him fight once or twice more — and likely get KOd once or twice more.

Anyhow. The night, as they say, is always darkest right before you buckle down and start kicking ass again. I think. To wit, here are three fighters on losing streaks that could still make an impact in the UFC.

MATT “THE IMMORTAL” BROWN (20-15) Matt Brown is a singular figure in the UFC. After entering the UFC as a semi-finalist on a season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” he began to make a name for himself as a come-forward brawler who could win a war of attrition with anyone, but with a borderline hilarious ground game deficiency. After losing four out of five fights, all by submission, Brown was thought to be on his way out of the UFC. But then he started winning.

And kept winning. After a decision victory over nowtitle contender Stephen Thompson, Brown beat the brakes off of Mike Swick, Jordan Mein, Mike Pyle and Erick Silva. He would lose a decision in his next fight against Robbie Lawler, but Brown’s reputation and legacy were already established.

Regardless, Brown has hit something of a skid again in recent fights. After another decision loss to Johny Hendricks, he would lose two of his next three fights, including, for the first time in his career, a TKO loss.

Still, if we can take a cue from history, the last time Brown lost four out of five fights, as he’s done recently, he went on the tear of his life. And though the recent, singular TKO loss is cause for some concern, Brown has shown a weakness to body shots in the past, which is what Rick Story used to initiate the finishing sequence in that fight. Story was just quick and skilled enough to capitalize. On any given day, Brown can still defeat most of the world’s top welterweights, or at least take a pint or two of blood on his way to a defeat. He’ll be around for a while.

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ANDREI “PITBULL” ARLOVSKI (25-12) Arlovski’s first UFC fight was all the way back at UFC 28; he most recently competed, and lost, this past weekend, with UFC 203 coming up. That’s insane, and his record reflects it. The majority of his losses are by some form of KO or TKO, and they’re not backloaded onto the latter third of his career or anything. Rather, Arlovski’s recent losing streak is reflective not just of the one he experienced a few years back, but of the shoddy defense he’s somehow managed to NOT shore up over the course of a decade-long career.

Such lapses plagued him early on. He lost his first fight via KO to insane white supremacist and cartwheel enthusiast Viacheslav Datsik, and was thrown to the wolves pretty early in his UFC career, suffering KO losses to Ricco Rodriguez and Pedro Rizzo in their respective primes. He rebounded and captured the heavyweight title over Tim Sylvia, defended it a couple of times, then dropped two more fights to Sylvia. Arlovski picked up wins over Jake O’Brien and Marcio Cruz before departing for upstart Affliction, where he was promptly KOd in midair by Fedor Emelianenko. That kicked off a string of four straight losses, three of them via violent KO by Fedor, Brett Rogers, and Sergi Kharitonov.

Arlovski bounced around a few smaller organizations for a couple of years, losing only to Anthony Johnson in a competitive decision. He was finally called back up to the UFC, where he won four straight over Brendan Schaub, Travis Browne, Antonio Silva and Frank Mir. On the verge of title contention, he was then matched up with a surging Stipe Miocic, who would go on to win the UFC heavyweight belt. Two more stoppage losses followed: a KO loss to Alistair Overeem, and the first submission loss of his career to Josh Barnett.

The encouraging part is this: Arlovski’s losses don’t seem to be the result of physical deterioration — he’s simply always been that defensively deficient. He’s still an abnormally quick heavyweight, with fast hands, KO power and a very good ground game. Matched up correctly, he could stick around for another three or four years, and maybe even make one final run.

of various slights and controversies both real and imagined, but still. He returned to the UFC to defeat BJ Penn by decision before dropping close but clear decisions to Carlos Condition and Georges St. Pierre.

He came back last year to battle former middleweight champion Anderson Silva to a decision loss, though the result was changed to a No Contest after Silva tested positive for two different steroids, and Diaz tested positive for marijuana metabolites, still a banned substance under USADA rules. So. Owing somewhat to his cult of personality, Diaz is still a massively popular figure, which is why the UFC is reportedly angling to set him up for another middleweight fight against a returning Chael Sonnen at Madison Square Garden. On top of that, however, Diaz remains one of the most frustratingly gifted fighters in the game today. Much like Matt Brown, you have to almost kill him to stop him, and not get tricked out of your game plan by his taunts and mind games.

Apart from some scar tissue, he’s also exhibiting very few signs of any lasting physical damage, so he should have a handful of memorable Octagon encounters left in him.

JOSH RUFFIN is a long way from home, having moved from

Augusta to Middleton, Wisconsin, with his wife, Michelle. He is a self-described beer guru, so most of his Twitter posts are about what he’s drinking. While drinking, he enjoys writing poetry and watching MMA fights… or writing poetry about MMA fights.

NICK DIAZ (26-9, TWO NO CONTESTS) In the media, Diaz has often been referred to as “mercurial;” a massive understatement. The elder Diaz, it seems, was born with zero f***s to give, but has somehow translated that into a successful MMA career and cult following. He has held titles in three different major but defunct organizations: EliteXC, Strikeforce and DREAM. He’s a third-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but prefers to stay upright and throw hands. He holds victories over a laundry list of former and present greats: BJ Penn, Hayato Sakurai, Mariusz Zaromskis, Paul Daley, Evangelista Santos, Robbie Lawler and Frank Shamrock. He’s been finished only one time in his career, in only his fifth pro fight.

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Football should be one of life’s simple pleasures: Tailgating, unhealthy foods, cold brews and the excitement of the game. What’s not to like? Then some guy has to go and sit down.

In case you haven’t been paying attention, this season’s football drama has been provided by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. No, he didn’t hit and kill a pedestrian while driving drunk, that was Donte Stalworth back in 2009. No, he didn’t knock his girlfriend out cold in an elevator, that was Ray Rice, 2014. No, he didn’t bankroll a massive dogfighting ring, I think we all know who did that one. He sat down. Seems innocent enough, right? Well, he sat down during the national anthem which has gotten a lot of people very upset.

Let me go ahead and say that I don’t like Colin Kaepernick. I never have. It didn’t help that he led the 49ers to a victory over my beloved Atlanta Falcons in the 2012 NFC championship game. I’ll never forgive him for that.

So now he’s sitting during the national anthem before games and a lot of people are furious. There are video opinion pieces, blogs, social media outrage… the usual. With seeing all the coverage and all of the anger, you’d think the guy had stabbed and killed a couple of guys. He didn’t. That was Ray Lewis who, by the way, pled guilty to hiding the evidence and somehow got off with serving only two weeks in jail back in 2000. But, I digress.

Sitting during the national anthem. So that’s what really gets us our panties in a wad? I’ve never been one to fault anyone for what’s important to them. Even if I don’t agree, I’ll at least hear you out. But it seems that not many people are doing that for Kaepernick. It seems that some people can’t get past the idea that he’s disrespecting the flag and/or veterans by not standing.

Fair enough. I, too, feel like it is in poor taste. But, not so much that I won’t hear the guy out. And it pains me to hear him out. Remember, I have a strong, valid dislike of this dude.

With every press conference he has, all I can see is that stupid bicep-kissing touchdown celebration, of which there were plenty during that God-forsaken game. He’s explained that he is sitting to protest the mistreatment of African Americans by police in America. He has promised to continue to kneel during the national anthem until he feels that significant change is happening.

After listening to his press conferences, I was surprised to hear that his cause was well thought out and he seems to be quite educated on the subject. He didn’t say he feels oppressed, as many are alluding to. He denied any disrespect towards veterans; in fact, making a point to support veterans and the sacrifices they have made for his opportunity to play football and make the millions he makes, also for the right he has to protest and speak his mind. Some veterans have returned the respect by standing beside him to show their support for his cause.

Just when I was ready to say “okay, well it’s easy to kneel or sit or claim a cause just to call attention to yourself” Colin took his cause one step further: He pledged his first million dollars of the season to be donated to racial equality causes. Ouch. This now stings.

As much as I hate Colin Kaepernick, I feel that racial equality is eminently important. No, throwing money at a problem does not fix it. But now we know the guy is serious and not just looking for extra press time. I don’t care how much money you make, $1,000,000 is a pretty significant hit to the wallet.

Since he’s started doing this, other players have joined him in kneeling during the national anthem. I haven’t heard of any donating money, but I hope it encourages some sort of action. You may not agree with his form of protest and, I’ll agree, the cop/pig socks were a bit much. But most people can tell that there is a problem with our system. No matter what your angle, everyone can see that cops are dying and some innocent people are getting shot and neither things are good. No, not all cops are bad. But not all suspects require excessive force, either. There are problems on both sides of the ball, so to speak.

Colin Kaepernick feels strongly enough about all this to not stand and it’s caused an uproar. If this is not an acceptable form of protest, what is? Should he be out blocking traffic? Should he join some of the violent protests around the country? Just how should one exercise their constitutional right to protest?

I never write columns like this. It’s out of my comfort zone. I also understand that it will change some people’s opinion of me. I got into a Facebook debate, another situation that I usually avoid, over this subject. I was eventually called an idiot and told that I’m probably a liberal, voting for Hillary and I get my facts from social media. Wow. That’s quite the indictment! I guess people will assume what they want.

As far as the idiot part, I earned that title long ago for far better reasons.

KRis fisHeR,Kris Fisher is the midday host and program director for HD98.3 and an Augusta radio staple.

He is a husband, father of three and lover of all things adventurous, as well as activities most people would have outgrown years ago. djkfish.com.

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Augusta’s “Private Dancer” Gets Bounced LOCAL DANCER Sharon Bush Ellison finally got a chance to plead her case before the Augusta Commission this week, and let’s just say, things didn’t go very well.

Ellison went before the commission regarding her request for what she was calling an “adult entertainment independent contractor license” that would allow her to dance at private parties.

She began by reading a prepared statement about her request that included several quotes from Augusta’s Deputy Planning Director Rob Sherman that were featured in the Metro Spirit’s cover story, “Private Dancer,” that ran several weeks ago.

Ellison apparently took exception to the manner in which Sherman described her request.

“Sharon Bush Ellison is not now, nor has she ever been, an exotic dancer,” Ellison said, speaking in the third person. “Sharon Bush Ellison has applied for a license to do private parties. The city of Augusta has no ordinance which will allow private parties.”

Ellison also did not appreciate the Metro Spirit’s cover that included a stripper pole.

“Sharon Bush Ellison has not now, nor has she ever, danced on a pole as a stripper,” she said. “Sharon Bush Ellison has not ever informed director Sherman that she wants to go to private houses for the purpose of stripping. She has informed the director that she wants to receive a license to do private parties.”

For the past several months, city officials have tried to explain to Ellison that, in order for her to legally work as an “adult entertainment” dancer in Augusta, she is required to be licensed to dance at one of the permitted adult entertainment establishments in downtown, such as the Discotheque Lounge, Fantasy’s Showgirls or Vegas Show Girls.

If “adult entertainment” dancers were allowed to receive independent licenses and perform in private residences, the city would be unable to properly monitor their activities, Sherman tried to explained.

But Ellison said it is “illegal and unconstitutional” for the city to require her to get a license that would only allow her to work at one of the permitted adult entertainment establishments.

She insisted it was a form of “indentured servitude or indentured labor,” to have such a requirement.

When it was finally Sherman’s turn to speak, he told the commission that the city has an adult entertainment ordinance and that covers “adult bookstores, adult movie stores and adult dance establishments.”

“A person who wants to have a dance club, he or she has to comply with the zoning requirements just like an alcohol license,” Sherman told the commission. “We have to bring it to you. You have to approve it. Once it is approved, it is a permitted premises. Now, if you are going to dance at the permitted premises, you are required to have a bar card. The bar card is issued because the applicant has to go through a background check to see if they have any crimes of a felony nature that have to do with sexual misconduct or dealing in drugs. If the background check is approved, the bar card is issued.”

But a bar card must be associated with a permitted adult entertainment establishment, Sherman said.

“She was wanting to dance at private homes,” he said, which is not allowed under the city’s ordinance. “By our current ordinance, she cannot do what she would like to do. Therefore, the sheriff ’s department denied it and the planning and development department denied it.”

Finally, it was the commission’s turn to ask Ellison some questions.

Mayor Pro Tem Grady Smith wanted to know exactly what kind of experience Ellison had as a “dancer.”

“I was just wondering, you are applying for a contractor’s license,” Smith said. “What experience have you already had in your knowledge of dance?”

Suddenly, Ellison seemed clearly irritated by the question.

“Well, it’s not about that,” she said.

“Oh, it’s not?” Smith asked.

Ellison insisted that she has “the right to work.”

“You don’t have the right if it’s not in our ordinance,” Smith quickly replied.

With that, Ellison said she didn’t believe the city had the right to prevent her from dancing at private parties.

“It’s not obscene. It’s not obscene,” Ellison repeated. “The ones down on Broad Street where you get total buck naked is completely absurd to me.”

She insisted dancing at private parties should be a licensed business in Augusta.

“Doing a private party is not unheard of,” she said. “People have bachelorette parties and bachelor parties, but because I want to do it and I want to be on my own and be independent in doing it, something has got to be wrong with it?”

As the commission continued to debate the issue, Ellison became more and more frustrated.

“We finished? You finished?” Ellison asked Mayor Hardie Davis while he was conducting the meeting. “Because I’m about finished.

I’m real tired. I’m well done.”

In the end, the commission agreed with Sherman that approving Ellison’s request could result in a very “slippery slope” in adult entertainment licenses in Augusta. Commissioners voted 9-1 to deny Ellison’s appeal with only Augusta Commissioner Bill Lockett supporting her request.

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Will the Federal Indictments Change Murphy Village?

JUST ABOUT EVERYONE in the Augusta area has seen them.

A group of women with teased hair and thick makeup walking into a local restaurant with several small children by their side.

Many of the toddler girls are already wearing makeup and dancing around in extravagant dresses that could pass for outfits in a beauty pageant.

They typically ask the restaurant’s host or hostess to sit them in a cluster of two or three tables.

The minute they walk into the restaurant, many of the waiters and waitresses suddenly appear to be extremely busy with their other tables. They don’t want to be assigned to wait on these new guests.

Diners begin rolling their eyes and whispering.

The entire atmosphere in the restaurant immediately changes.

Why? Because Irish Travelers have entered the building.

Now, some will say such attitudes are hurtful, ignorant and prejudiced against the 3,000 residents living in Murphy Village.

That’s probably true.

But, the reality is, those feelings are very real for many people in this area.

Most local residents have witnessed the way some Irish Travelers behave in public places and it makes them extremely uncomfortable.

At restaurants, food is often sent back, sometimes multiple times, because the waiters or waitresses are told it wasn’t properly prepared.

And, generally speaking, these are expensive dishes like sushi or steak that are returned.

There is also a great deal of “musical chairs” going on during a meal. The Travelers will come and go from the table.

Some return. Some don’t.

Then, the bill arrives and there is often a lengthy debate over the total. At times, the manager even has to get involved.

After all of that trouble, what is the waiter or waitress often left with?

An almost nonexistent tip. And that’s if they’re lucky.

So, when local residents learned last month that 22 people were indicted in a federal fraud cause involving local Irish Travelers living in Murphy Village in North Augusta, some people were secretly celebrating.

“It’s about time,” was the typical response about the 45-count indictment which alleges that the defendants fraudulently obtained food stamp benefits by providing the federal government with false information regarding their income and employment history.

The defendants also allegedly provided false information to the government to receive Medicaid and private health and life insurance.

These individuals are facing charges under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, and that’s no laughing matter.

RICO is a federal law designed to combat organized crime in this country and allows prosecution and civil penalties for racketeering activity performed as part of an ongoing criminal enterprise.

If found guilty, some of these Irish Travelers could be facing several decades in prison.

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accused of these crimes.

Now, once again, these charges are not against all of the residents living in Murphy Village.

There are only a handful of Irish Travelers accused in this federal indictment.

So, to be clear, let’s name those folks that the federal government is talking about: Hannah Carroll, Rose M. Mulholland, Kim Mulholland, Caroline Sherlock, Catherine Carroll, Anthony Carroll, Johnny M. Sherlock, Mary Rita Sherlock, Leslie Ann Sherlock, Jimmy J. Carroll, Mary Costello, Mary Gorman Carroll, Jimmy Gorman, Leslie C. Gorman, Renee Carroll, Rose S. Mulholland, Susan Sherlock, Tommy Sherlock, William Carroll, Johnny Mack, Leonard New and Angela Askew.

And this was no quick investigation by the federal government. This was years in the making.

Chances are these charges will likely stick because the federal government had everyone working on this case including the FBI, the IRS’s criminal investigation division, the U.S. Marshal’s Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, as well as the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the state Department of Social Services.

So the question becomes: Will these charges against these 20 Irish Travelers forever change Murphy Village?

For years, local law enforcement has turned a blind eye to some of the Travelers’ actions, while law enforcement in other areas of South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina have kept a very close watch over their activities.

Just this year, Union County Sheriff David Taylor alerted the South Carolina media to help warn residents of scams being committed by some Irish Travelers from North Augusta.

Taylor stated Irish Travelers from Murphy Village were offering to pave residents’ driveways using the “tar and chip method,” but would charge the victims as much as $10,000 more than an average estimate.

In 2014, The Charlotte Observer did a lengthy story on the “crooked traveling day laborers” from Murphy Village.

“An itinerant handyman stops by and promises his housepainting job will be first-class, fast and cheap. But he only accepts cash,” the newspaper stated. “When the stranger clears out with the money, all is well until the first rainfall.

Then a horrified homeowner watches as the fresh paint washes away.”

It was a yearly problem until North Carolina law enforcement began regularly warning local citizens, especially elderly residents, about the Irish Travelers, according to Lincoln County Sheriff David Carpenter.

“The elderly are prime targets, especially in home repair and burglary scams,” Carpenter said, adding that senior citizens are usually at home alone and traditionally have larger amounts of cash in the bank or in their homes.

“Older folks are more trusting and more apt to take somebody’s word,” he told The Charlotte Observer. “It’s sad. A good handshake and a good word used to mean something.”

Of course, representatives from St. Edward Catholic Church in North Augusta point out that there are two sides to every story. The church insists the Irish Travelers are, for the most part, deeply religious, but very private people.

“Irish Travelers are very much devoted and faithful Catholics,” the church’s website states. “They attend the Church regularly and consider the Church as the source of their spiritual life.”

But, for generations, Travelers have shared a distinctly suspicious view of the world, one shaped by their people’s history of persecution in Ireland, according to The Washington Post.

Basically, the Irish Travelers came to the United States in the 1840s to flee the potato famine in Ireland. Once they arrived in this country, they were often taunted as “gypsies” because of their nomadic lifestyle. As a result, many Travelers view themselves at odds with outsiders.

In fact, they frequently describe non-Travelers as “country people.”

So, now we have 20 Irish Travelers accused of some serious crimes with a bunch of “country people” pointing and laughing.

That’s not a good combination.

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Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 Next SuNday will be 15 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

It’s hard to believe, but many school-aged children weren’t alive or have no recollection of that terrible day.

They know very little about the militants associated with the Islamic extremist group, al-Qaeda, that hijacked four airliners and carried out the horrific suicide attacks.

They have only probably seen photos of the two planes flying into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and a third plane hitting the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C. They might have heard stories about the brave passengers on the fourth plane who fought the militants that hijacked their airplane, which tragically crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.

About 3,000 people were killed during the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001, including more than 400 police officers and firefighters.

Sept. 11 is a day that should never be forgotten.

Not in Washington, D.C., not in New York City, and not in Augusta, Ga. Metro Spirit reporter Stacey Eidson remembers where she was on that terrible day.

She was actually covering a subcommittee meeting of the Augusta Aviation Commission at Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field.

Then-airport director Ken Kraemer was arguing with Aviation Commissioner Marcie Wilhelmi about something during the meeting when an airport official hurried into the room.

Kraemer quickly exited the meeting and returned less than two minutes later, announcing, “We’ll have to postpone this meeting.”

When the aviation commissioners asked why, Kraemer said, “There has been some kind of accident in New York. They are suspending all air travel.”

By 9:26 a.m., the FAA had issued a national “ground stop,” preventing all civilian flights from taking off.

People weren’t panicking at the Augusta airport, they were simply confused. No one understood why all flights were grounded.

Then, everyone started turning to the television and watching the national news reports about what was happening in New York City and at the Pentagon.

Suddenly, reality quickly began to set in.

This tragedy was so much bigger than flights being grounded.

The nation was in crisis.

On that day, the Metro Spirit reached out to its fellow alternative weeklies and began receiving reports from all over the country.

Albie Del Favero, founding publisher of Nashville’s alternative newsweekly, the 16 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

Nashville Scene, had boarded an American Airlines flight early Tuesday to New York on Sept. 11, 2001.

He was scheduled to attend a company board meeting in a Manhattan office. Instead, from the air, he witnessed one of history’s more barbaric events.

This is his account, as relayed by phone in Long Island on that terrible day: “There was nothing unusual about the flight. Everything was normal. We were on our approach. Then the stewardess said, ‘Look, the World Trade Center is on fire.

There’s smoke billowing out,’” Del Favero said. “There weren’t many people on the flight, so I move to the left-hand side of the plane and get a window seat. Soon, everyone on the plane is starting to talk about it.”

At first, everyone on the plane was simply fascinated by what was happening, he said.

“Really, it was unbelievable because when you fly into New York on a gorgeous day, it’s just beautiful. And it was a gorgeous day — not a cloud in the sky,” he said. “It was sort of bizarre because the smoke wasn’t moving — it was just hanging in the air, sitting there.

And all of a sudden, this explosion just occurs. It was this incredible ball of fire. And that was the second plane. At that point, the guy behind me says, ‘I was supposed to stay there tonight.’ He worked for J.P. Morgan or something, and he was supposed to be spending the night in the World Trade Center.”

The passengers began speculating on what could have caused the fire, Del Favero said.

“Still, at that point, nobody is freaking out.

But everyone is saying they think it might have been a bomb,” he said. “It was such an odd thing. Nobody is panicking at all. And in fact, people are still not clued into the fact that this is such a tragedy. They’re still at the level of dealing with this as an interruption, or as a hassle. So, there was the back and forth between it being a tragedy to being a hassle.”

Del Favero’s flight managed to land in New York.

“So the plane lands naturally. Nobody says anything. At that point, nobody really knows anything. But the guy behind me gets on his cell phone and calls and finds out it’s a terrorist attack,” he said. “So, then I called Sara [Del Favero’s wife], because I think she would be worried about me, and she finds out I’m okay. She had heard from CNN that an American Airlines jet had gone down, so she was upset. But as I am getting out of the plane, I still really didn’t know the extent of what had happened. As I’m walking out the airport, I pass by a television in a bar, and they’re showing footage of the Pentagon having been bombed, and by then I’m understanding this is big.”

Even though Del Favero was watching this tragedy unfold in New York, reality hadn’t completely set in yet.

“Still, I’m thinking I’m headed into Manhattan for my board meeting. I was walking out to get a cab to go into the city.

But then everyone is told that all the bridges and tunnels into the city are closed,” he said.

“And at this point, airport security guys start ushering us out of the airport. And then they just start saying, ‘Go home. No more flights. Go home. No more flights.’ Like we’re supposed to go home. That’s when all these New York-style fights break out with everyone screaming at each other.”

Confusion and chaos began to take over, he said.

“So they usher us outside the airport, and we stand there for like 30 minutes. And we’re sitting there outside LaGuardia looking at the two World Trade towers on fire. And then

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all of a sudden, we’re looking around, and then somebody goes, ‘They’re gone,’” Del Favero said. “The buildings had collapsed.”

At that point, the airport was concerned about the public’s safety.

“So then, the security guards move us even further out from the airport, out to some access road or interstate. A bunch of us just go stand by this ramp. Then someone says all airports in the country are closed.

And all I start thinking is, I want to go home,” he said. “Three of us then caught a cab, and we pooled some money, and we just headed away from Manhattan rather than toward it.”

Del Favero made it to Long Island, but immediately decided to head home.

“I got Sara to rent me a car, and I’m going to try to drive back to my home in Nashville,” he said. “The saddest part about this is that one of my daughters called wanting to know if I was alright. My other daughter is on a school 8SEPTEMBER2016

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retreat. I hate to think my poor children are old enough to have to understand how tragic this whole thing is. When Oklahoma City happened, they were so young they didn’t grasp it. But now they can understand. That makes me very sad.”

The following account came from salon. com by reporter Laura Miller: It began the way all disasters seem to when you’re not in the middle of them, with a minor aggravation.

At 8:45 a.m., my Greenwich Village apartment rumbles as I’m getting dressed; a low flying plane.

“Must be some kind of military exercise,” I grouse, and then pause, realizing that since I moved from San Francisco three years ago I’ve never once had my windows rattled by flyboys.

Weird.

“This just in: There’s been some kind of explosion in the top floors of the World Trade Center,” said a local news announcer.

I contemplate heading out to the street for a look. You can see both towers perfectly from 6th Avenue and West 12th Street. But I probably wouldn’t even be able to see the smoke.

“We’ve got unconfirmed reports that a plane hit the north tower,” he says a minute later, and I’m out the door.

A big, smoking wound gapes on the side of the north tower.

Clumps of people stand in the street. A guy in a baseball cap tells me he saw the plane. “It was a passenger airliner,” he says.

“It was flying really low, and swerving. I didn’t see it hit, but I heard it.”

Tiny shards of fire flicker in the hole.

I rush upstairs to listen for updates. This has to be the worst aviation accident of all time, I think.

I’m pouring coffee and I hear something: boom.

It can’t be.

“Another plane just hit the other tower,” a frantic man with an Indian accent tells a radio reporter.

No, that can’t be right. The crash must have set off an explosion in some part of the tower.

“A second plane has hit the south tower,”

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the radio reporter said.

I’m on the street again by the time I grasp that this is no accident.

Huge billows of smoke cover the tops of both towers. Honking cars covered with gray dust crawl up 6th Avenue through the huge crowds of people staring south.

I go back and forth between the street and my CNN-filled apartment a half dozen times. I’m heading around the corner when I hear people scream.

The south tower is down.

I see the north tower fall on live TV, and by the time I get to the street people are stumbling around on the sidewalk weeping, and a man is shouting that everyone should head to the hospital on the corner. “They need blood!”

There’s a big empty patch of sky on the horizon where I used to admire the towers tinted pink by the dawn.

Gone.

More people than I can count, or can even stand to think about, now have even bigger holes in their lives.

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the Metro’s Spirit’s Fall arts and Festival Guide While We can’t expect a drastic drop in temperatures quite yet, the lack of humidity we’re experiencing now that September has rolled around makes the air feel downright crisp.

That alone may put an extra spring in the step of the average Augustan. Add to that the vast number of events headed our way in the next few months, and many in the CSRA are almost giddy with anticipation.

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you with a handy list of everything (well, almost) happening between now and Thanksgiving.

We’ll worry about the winter holidays later. Right now all we want is a pumpkin spice latte (can we get that iced?) to carry around while we stroll the aisles of a festival, shopping, listening to music, eating and looking at some art.

Sounds like heaven.

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Festivals and Special Events SEPTEMBER Aiken’s Makin’ Downtown Aiken Friday, September 9, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, September 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

This two-day craft show features a variety of exhibitors with work for sale, as well as food vendors, entertainment and more. Call 803-641-1111 or visit aikensmakin.net.

American Ballads: The Photographs of Marty Stuart Exhibition Celebration Morris Museum of Art Friday, September 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

An event that will include a meet and greet with musician and photographer Marty Stuart, whose Southern Soul & Song concert is later that night at the Imperial Theatre, as well as food, music, drinks, a fashion show and more. $10, members; $20, nonmembers. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.

A Sense of Place Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Friday, September 9, 6-8 p.m.

This juried art competition was open to all U.S. residents ages 18 and older. It shows at the gallery until October 14.

Visit ghia.org.

Historic Stable and Barn Tour Legacy Stable, Aiken Saturday, September 10, 9-11 a.m.

A tour of four-five historic barns and stables in the Aiken area offered by the Aiken Training Track and the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. Rain date is September 17. $25; pre-registration required. Call 803-643-2121, 803-642-7631 or email halloffame@cityofaikensc.gov.

Cruise-In on the Square Washington, Georgia Saturday, September 10, 5-8 p.m.

Visit memorylanecruisersga.com.

Observe the Moon Night Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, Aiken Saturday, September 10, 7-10 p.m.

Members of the Astronomy Club of Augusta will have telescopes set up on the lawn for viewing, the Bechtel Telescope in the observatory will be available and Dark Shadows will show in the planetarium at 7 p.m., followed by To the Moon and Beyond at 8 p.m. Visit rpsec.usca.edu.

Perfectly Aged Saint Paul’s River Room Thursday, September 15, 6:30 p.m.

Historic Augusta’s benefit auction will feature a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, a silent auction and more. $100; $50, those ages 35 and under. Call 706-724-0436 or visit historicaugusta.org.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Downtown Augusta Friday, September 16, 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday, September 18, noon-7 p.m.

An arts and cultural festival that includes live entertainment on several stages, food from different countries and cultures, a fine arts and crafts market, a family area and more. Weekend badges: $5, advance; $10 during the weekend. Call 706-8264702 or visit artsintheheartofaugusta.com.

Full Moon Hike Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Friday, September 16, 9-11 p.m. $5, members; $10, nonmembers. Pre-registration required.

Call 706-396-1426 or visit phinizycenter.org.

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Festival of the Woods Hitchcock Woods, Aiken Friday, September 23, 6-10 p.m.

A celebration of Hitchcock Woods that includes dinner, wine bar, live music, raffles, displays and guest speaker Walter Edgar. $55. Call 803-642-0528 or visit hitchcockwoods.org.

Silent Movie Night Sacred Heart Cultural Center Friday, September 23, 7-10 p.m.

Featuring the 1928 movie “The Man Who Laughs” with musical accompaniment by organist Ron Carter. A program of songs from the silent era featuring soprano Melanie Wade Larsen with Ron Carter will begin at 7:15 p.m. $20, general admission; $60, lounging La-Z-Boy and concessions. Call 706-826-4700 or visit sacredheartaugusta.org.

CSRA Food Truck Fest Columbia County Amphitheater Saturday, September 24, noon-6 p.m.

A Golden Harvest Food Bank event whose mission is to “drive away hunger.” $10; free, kids 5 and under. Visit eventbrite.com or csrafoodtruckfest.com.

Cruise-In on the Square

Oktoberfest Newberry Street Festival Center, Aiken Saturday, September 24, 6-10:30 p.m.

German food, beer, wine and music. Call 803-649-2221 or visit downtownaiken.com.

Ironman 70.3 Augusta Downtown Augusta Sunday, September 25 The swim start is at Augusta Riverwalk Marina and the finish line is at the Augusta Common. The 5th Street Bridge will be open for swim spectators. Visit ironman.com.

Westobou Festival Various Locations Wednesday, September 28-Sunday, October 2 Westobou Central at the Augusta Common will be open throughout the festival. For complete listings and ticket prices, visit westoboufestival.com.

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Bounty, Bottles and Barrels River Island Clubhouse Thursday, September 29 6:30 p.m.

A fundraiser for the Augusta Training Shop that includes small batch tastings for bourbon and more, along with food and live music. $100. Call 706-738-1358 or visit augustatrainingshop.com.

Oktoberfest Fort Gordon’s Barton Field Friday, September 30, 5-10 p.m.

Saturday, October 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (flea market) and noon10 p.m. (Oktoberfest) A free event that’s open to the public and includes live entertainment, shopping, food, beverages, a carnival and more. Call 706-791-8878 or visit fortgordon.com.

Mule Day Southern Heritage Festival Callaway Plantation, Washington Saturday, October 8 An event that includes mule contests, primitive demonstrations, food, an arts and crafts show, family activities and more. Visit washingtonwilkes.org.

Children’s Week Kick-Off Celebration

Dash of the Dead: 2016 Swamp Stomp Fun Run Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Saturday, October 8, 5 p.m.

A 5K fun run to celebrate World Zombie Day, that includes food, beer, activities and more afterwards. $25. Call 706-8282109 or visit phinizycenter.org.

Children’s Week Kick-Off Celebration Jessye Norman Amphitheatre Friday, September 30, 10:15 a.m.

This event will kick off a week of events by the Augusta Partnership for Children that will continue until October 6.

Call 706-721-1040 or visit augustapartnership.org/specialevents/ to find out about other events during the week.

The Mad Cow Zombie Run The Maize at Steed’s Dairy Saturday, October 8, 6 p.m.

A 5K trail run with some obstacles in which each runner will carry three flags that zombies will try and steal. $35. Visit steedsdairy.com.

OCTOBER Oliver Hardy Festival Downtown Harlem Saturday, October 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The 27th annual event will feature food and craft vendors, inflatables, live entertainment and Laurel and Hardy impersonators. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Visit harlemga.org.

Family Festival Augusta Common Sunday, October 2, 1-5 p.m.

Held in conjunction with the Westobou festival and featuring music, performers, games, the Westobou ferris wheel and more. Call 706-721-1040 or visit augustapartnership.org/ special-events/.

Greek Festival

15th Annual Alumni & Friends Chefs’ Showcase Belair Conference Center Sunday, October 9, 2 p.m.

A fundraiser for the Augusta Mini Theatre featuring food from 25 area chefs, caterers and restaurants. $40, adults; $16, ages 2-18. Call 706-722-0598 or visit augustaminitheatre.com.

Greek Festival Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Thursday, October 13, 4-9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, October 14-15, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, October 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

A four-day celebration that includes traditional foods, drinks and entertainment, as well as shopping in the marketplace and church tours. Visit holytrinityaugusta.org.

The Riverwalk Revival Jessye Norman Amphitheater Thursday, October 6, 6-11:30 p.m.

Featuring Yonder Mountain String Band with Fruition. $25$62. Visit theriverwalkrevival.com.

Miracle Mile Breast Cancer Walk Augusta Common Saturday, October 15, 7:30 a.m.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a pre-walk program starting at 8:30 a.m. and the walk beginning at 9:15 a.m. Visit 2015miraclemilewalk.kintera.org.

Border Bash Augusta University Golf and Gardens Friday, October 7, 4-9 p.m.

Featuring the UGA and USC cheerleaders and mascots, as well as live music from Donna Jo, the Joe Stevenson Band and the Velcro Pygmies. $15, advance; $20, gate; $75, VIP; $20, VIP child; $500, VIP table; $10, parking pass. Visit borderbash.net.

Hispanic Festival Augusta Common Friday, October 7, 6-11 p.m.

Saturday, October 8, noon-11 p.m.

An event that includes authentic food stands from several different countries, entertainment from folkloric and musical groups, arts and crafts, activities for children and families and more. $5; free, children 12 and under ACHA members, active-duty military, and those dressed in authentic costume of their country. Visit elcervantino.org.

Family Fall Fest Mistletoe State Park Saturday, October 8, 3:30-9 p.m.

An event that will include a pumpkin scavenger hunt, apple bobbing, marshmallow roasting, games, making corn husk dolls, music, a snake program and storytelling. Hayrides, $2, are not covered by the $10 per vehicle entry fee. Call 706541-0321 or visit gastateparks.org.

Colonial Times: A Day to Remember North Augusta’s Living History Park Saturday-Sunday, October 15-16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A two-day, free event that includes demonstrations and living exhibits of Colonial life, a Colonial dance and more. Call 803-279-7560 or visit colonialtimes.us.

Walk with the Spirits

Walk with the Spirits Summerville Cemetery Saturday-Sunday, October 15-16, 2-5 p.m.

An Historic Augusta event in which participants will be led on guided tours by some of the cemetery’s most notable inhabitants. Tours begin each 20 minutes. Not recommended for children under 5. $15, adults; $10, children and groups of 10 or more. Pre-registration encouraged. Call 706-724-0436 or visit historicaugusta.org.

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Rotary Hardy 100K Harlem High School Sunday, October 16, 8:30 a.m.

Presented by the Rotary Club of Columbia County West, this metric century bike ride begins and ends at Harlem High.

Registration includes rest stops with food and energy drinks, sagg wagons, an after-ride lunch and a T-shirt. $30, adults, $10, children 14 and under; $35 and $15 after October 15. Call 706833-8291 or visit active.com.

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A Taste of Wine and Art Aiken Center for the Arts Thursday, October 20, 7 p.m.

A fundraiser featuring local cuisine, wine tastings, silent auctions and more. $50, members; $55, non-members. Call 803-641-9094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org.

Augusta Photography Festival Various Locations October 21-31 The 10-day celebration includes workshops for photographers of all levels and abilities, photo walks and shoots, exhibitions and more. Call 706-834-9742 or visit augustaphotofestival.org.

Southern Suds Augusta Museum of History Friday, October 21, 6:30-9 p.m.

An educational program about the history and future of brewing in Augusta that also includes a beer tasting. Local brewery River Watch Brewery is making a historic brew for the event from a recipe provided by the museum. $20-$45; $10, designated driver; $15, VIP designated driver. Call 706-7228454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

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Fall Farm Fest Aiken County Farmer’s Market Saturday, October 22 and 29, from 8:30 a.m.-noon A celebration of the fall harvest that will feature children’s crafts, the Aiken Master Gardeners, touch a tractor and more.

Call 803-293-2214.

Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K Run/Walk Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta Saturday, October 22, 8:30 a.m.

Childcare is provided and there will be a Halloween costume contest with prizes. $25, advance; $30, event day. Call 803-4414380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.

2016 Summerville Tour of Homes Appleby Branch Library Saturday-Sunday, October 22-23, noon-5 p.m.

Tour of homes hours are noon-5 p.m. each day and the Georgia Grown Village hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. $30, advance; $35, tour days. Visit summervilletourofhomes.com.

Puppy Howl-o-ween Fort Gordon Dog Park Saturday, October 22, 2-5 p.m.

An event that includes a costume contest, activities, giveaways, prizes and more. Call 706-791-4300 or visit fortgordon.com.

All Hallowed Eve Ghost Walk & Illusion Show North Augusta’s Living History Park Saturday, October 22, 6-9 p.m.

Guided tours in a Colonial setting, entertainment in the tavern and a grand finale hosted by Faire Wynds are all included. Pre-registration required. Call 803-441-8956 or email pam@colonialtimes.us.

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Ann N. Johnson UNCF Jazz Festival Jessye Norman Amphitheatre Sunday, October 23, 4-10 p.m.

Call 706-821-8233 or visit paine.edu.

Time to Scare Halloween Carnival & Haunted House Diamond Lakes Community Center Thursday, October 27, 5:30-8 p.m.

For children ages 12 and under, this event includes a haunted house, a carnival game room, a costume contest and more. Call 706-821-1812.

Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat Patriots Park Thursday, October 27, 5:30-8 p.m.

Admission is the donation of one canned food item per child.

Visit columbiacountyga.gov.

Bash on the Banks River Island Settlement Thursday, October 27, 6-9 p.m.

A benefit for the Central Savannah River Land Trust featuring live music, an oyster roast, an auction, raffle and more. $50; $80, couples. Call 706-312-5263 or visit csrlt.org.

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Georgia Avenue, North Augusta Friday, October 28, 6-10 p.m.

Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

A family friendly festival that will include live entertainment on two stages, food, arts and crafts vendors, a car show, cornhole tournament, amusement rides, activities for kids and more. The headliner on Friday night is Moon Taxi. Call 803-4414311 or visit jackolanternjubilee.com.

Harvest Bytes Hackathon theClubhou.se Friday, October 28, 5 p.m.

Part of a two-day event sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown and the Clubhou.se in which participants will explore ways in which sustainability and technology intersect to improve local food systems. Teams of 3-4 participants who participate in the 23-hour Hackathon will create something to address one of these six challenges: urban pollination, green growing, getting to market, food waste, agri-business, and pest and water management. Judging will begin Saturday, October 29, at 4 p.m. Visit harvestbytes.org.

Harvest Bytes Farm-to-Table Dinner theClubhou.se Saturday, October 29, 6 p.m.

Part of a two-day event sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown and the Clubhou.se in which participants will explore ways in which sustainability and technology intersect to improve local food systems. This dinner will feature a meal created by Charleen Tinley of Culinary Connections and Jonathan Marks, formerly of the Rooster’s Beak. Dr. Steve Fountain will speaker on Hacking the Microbiome. Tickets are $65 for individuals and $120 for couples by September 1; $75 and 150 after; $100 or $175 for VIP tickets; and $500 (regular) or $700 (VIP) for a table of eight. $65 all-weekend tickets available for those under 30, over 60 or active-duty military. Visit harvestbytes.org.

Broad Street Ramble 5K/10K/Kids Run Kroc Center Saturday, October 29, 9 a.m.

This Peachtree Road Race qualifier is a 10K that also includes a costume contest, kids run and other activities. $41, 10K; $31, 5K; $10, fun run.

Visit active.com to register.

Halloween Family Camping Night Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Saturday, October 29, 4 p.m.-Sunday, October 30, noon Event includes Halloween costumes, campsite trick or treat, dusk cemetery walks, family activities and giveaways, hayrides, campfire singalong and a morning guided bike ride and more. Cost per group (up to six campers) is $29 for members and $39 for nonmembers. $5 per additional camper. Pre-registration required. Call 706-396-1426 or visit phinizycenter.org.

Art After Dark Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center Saturday, October 29, 7-10 p.m.

An evening with the arts sponsored by the Artists Guild of Columbia County that includes entertainment, refreshments and a silent auction. Art will be available for purchase. Visit artistguildcc.org.

Annual Benefit Concert First Baptist Church of Augusta Sunday, October 30, 4 p.m.

A benefit for the Jessye Norman School of the Arts featuring Laquita Mitchell, soprano, and Nicholas Phan, tenor, as well as dance and choir students from the school. $40, adults; $25, students under 25. Call 706-877-0411 or visit jessyenormanschool.org.

NOVEMBER Oysters on Telfair Ware’s Folley, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Thursday, November 3, 7-10 p.m.

This annual event features an open bar, raw and steamed oysters, a Cajun feast, raffles, a silent art auction and live music. $75; pre-registration required. Visit oysters2015. tixclix.com.

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Find Your Park Festival 2016 1905 Pearl Ave., Behind the Kroc Center Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

A celebration of the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area’s 20th Anniversary and the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary that will include lots of activities. Visit augustacanal.com.

Holiday Market Opening Night Extravaganza Augusta Convention Center at the Marriott Friday, November 11, 7 p.m.

A Junior League of Augusta event that will feature shopping, giveaways, merchant bingo for gift cards, a cash bar and photos with Santa. $25 per household. Email holidaymarket@jlaugusta.org or visit jlaugusta.org.

Hounds Around Towne Evans Towne Center Park Saturday-Sunday, November 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Call 706-868-3484 or visit evanstownecenterpark.com.

Whiskey Road Race Odell Weeks Center, Aiken Saturday, November 12, 7:30 a.m.

A 10K, 5K and 1-mile race to benefit the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons. Visit raceroster.com/ events/2016/8984/cumbee-center-whiskey-road-race.

Holiday Open House Sacred Heart Cultural Center Gift Shop Thursday, November 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

An event that, in addition to shopping, features a bake sale, cooking demonstrations, a complimentary Buona Caffe coffee bar, book signings from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and more.

Call 706-826-4700 or visit sacredheartaugusta.org.

Taste of the Harvest Golden Harvest’s Aiken Warehouse Thursday, November 10, 6-8 p.m.

Food samples from local restaurants, caterers and specialty food shops, as well as live music and an inside look at what Golden Harvest Food Bank does. Ticket information available soon. Visit goldenharvest.org.

Holiday Market Augusta Convention Center at the Marriott Friday, November 11, noon-6 p.m.

Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday, November 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

A Junior League of Augusta event that includes vendors, a community stage with local entertainment and photos with Santa. General admission tickets, $10, are good for all three days. Free for children 12 and under. Email holidaymarket@ jlaugusta.org or visit jlaugusta.org.

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Undercover Art with Walton Rehab Aiken Center for the Arts Thursday, November 17, 7 p.m.

Proceeds from this show of “undercover” art by local artists, celebrities and community leaders, whose names will be hidden until the end of the silent auction, will help send people ages 8-21 to Camp To Be Independent, a camp for those with acquired brain injuries. $50. Call 706-826-5809 or email haleyh@waltonfoundation.net.

Turkey Trot 5K/10K Kroc Center Saturday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.

A benefit for the Salvation Army that also includes a 1 Mile Fun Run and a 10K wheelchair race. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the races starting between 9:25-10 a.m. $15$45. Visit itsyourrace.com.

James Brown Turkey Giveaway Dyess Park Monday, November 21, 8:30 a.m.

Call 706-724-0504 or visit jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org.

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Attractions The Maize at Steed’s Dairy Steed’s Dairy, Grovetown Open September 24-November 14 A real working dairy farm that has activities that include a corn maize, a petting zoo, a jumping pillow and giant tube slide, rubber duckie races, a preschool play area, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, cow milking demonstrations and more. Open Fridays in October from 5-10 p. m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays from 1-7 p.m. The Haunted Maize is available Fridays and Saturdays in October from dark-10 p.m. $11; $8, seniors, military and groups; $5 for Haunted Maize; free, ages 2 and under. Visit steedsdairy.com.

Marvin Corner Pumpkin Patch October 1-31 Marvin United Methodist Church The church will have pumpkins, gourds, mums and straw for sale to support missions and community outreach. Families are invited to bring their cameras and take pictures. Hours are 2-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and noon-7 p.m.

Sundays. Call 706-863-0510 or visit eddboothe@yahoo.com.

Georgia-Carolina State Fair

Georgia-Carolina State Fair Exchange Club Fairgrounds October 14-24 An annual Exchange Club event that includes carnival rides, shows, exhibits, food and more. Hours are Monday-Friday from 5 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from noon. Advance tickets available. Call 706-722-0202 or visit georgiacarolinastatefair.com.

Western Carolina State Fair Aiken Fairgrounds October 20-30 An annual event that includes carnival rides and games, exhibits, shows, food and more.

Visit westerncarolinastatefair.com.

Columbia County Fair Columbia County Fairgrounds November 3-13 An annual event featuring carnival rides and games, food, shows, a demolition derby and more. Visit columbiacountyfair.net.

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three to watch

For the next several weeks, not one person in the Augusta area should be allowed to complain, “There is nothing to do in this town.”

Visitors to the downtown area and beyond will not be able to walk more than a few blocks without running into some amazing shows, enthusiastic artists or incredible food during this fall season.

The following are three festivals that all local residents should watch for this season: arts in the heart of augusta sept. 16-18 After more than 35 years of providing the downtown area with an incredible two-and-a-half-day festival that includes beautiful arts and crafts, delicious food and amazing live entertainment, the Greater Augusta Arts Council is once again kicking it up a notch.

This year’s festival is celebrating the “Year of Georgia Music” with five stages of non-stop musical performances that include jazz, rock, hip-hop, R&B, Americana, spoken word, cultural dance and much more.

The festival, which runs Sept. 16-18, will feature the Mike Frost Band on Friday night, John Krueger and Jerome Dolly on Saturday and the Riff Raff Kings and J.J. Harriston on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Fine Arts and Crafts Market will include more than 130 artists from all over the country selling everything from pottery to photography to handcrafted jewelry.

And, of course, who can forget the incredible food offered at Arts in the Heart. This year’s Global Village will have a variety of dishes from more than 20 counties including Laos, Jamaica, Ireland, Greece, Italy, India, Guam and Trinidad.

Admission badges are $10 at the gate, while children 10 and under are free. Or people can purchase their badges early for only $5 at artsintheheart.com as well as at all Suntrust Bank locations in Augusta, Vintage Ooollee at 1121 Broad Street or New Moon Cafe in Aiken, S.C. westobou sept. 28 - oct. 2 Celebrating its ninth year, Westobou has become known as Augusta’s “ever-evolving multi-arts festival” dedicated to building this region’s cultural community, while also helping to strengthen the local economy.

“Westobou has changed quite a bit over the years,” said Executive Director Kristi Jilson. “We went from something like 200 events over 10 or 15 days to taking a step back and asking, ‘How do we make this work for our community?

What is a new platform that we can use for this festival?’”

As a result of those discussions, Westobou transformed into a more customer-friendly, five-day festival running from Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 that focuses on the five different genres of music, dance, film, spoken word and visual arts.

This year’s festival will feature artists such as, Jowita Wyszomirska, who creates artwork, such as the one pictured at left, that asks the audience to “observe the moments happening in the periphery of our perceived experience,” according to the festival’s website, westoboufestival.com.

“A cloud casting a shadow as it crosses the sun, the ever-changing shoreline where land and water meet, the sensory experience of the wind, the warmth of a shimmering light touching the skin,” the website states. “Be it a site-specific installation or captivating work on paper, Polish-born Wyszomirska’s subdued palette, organic aesthetic and dynamic sense of movement produces work that is both familiar and fresh.”

Curated by Susan Laney of Laney Contemporary in Savannah, “Unseen Patterns” is a large-scale, site-specific installation stretching throughout the Westobou Gallery.

Wyszomirska’s work, which is based on aerial maps of the Savannah River and satellite imagery of weather patterns of the Chesapeake Bay, reflects the effects of climate change: freak winter storms, extreme weather changes and highly fluctuating temperatures.

With the use of software, Wyszomirska turns visual data into patterns which she then cuts into a wide array of shapes. From there, she paints the layers of information embedded within the shapes and contours them to create fluid, open compositions in which suspended felt and Mylar seem to defy gravity, according to westoboufestival.com.

“Collecting empirical data and translating it into subjective compositions reveals parallels and recurring patterns,” Wyszomirska stated. “Repetitive engagement with these compositions—marking, connecting, stringing, cutting, folding, erasing, layering—creates a work that operates in the liminal, that ever-changing, seemingly chaotic character of natural borders.”

For more information about all the artists, musicians and speakers that will be featured during Westobou, please visit westoboufestival.com.

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Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Oct. 28-29 Marking its 32nd celebration this year, the Jack-OLantern Jubilee is no longer a sleepy, little main-street festival in North Augusta along Georgia Avenue.

The Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee has become a mustsee festival featuring live entertainment on two stages, amazing food, incredible arts and crafts, a car show, a corn hole tournament, amusement rides and plenty of activities for the kids including a costume contest, face painting, clowns, kiddie rides and inflatables.

But the big news this year is the jaw-dropping musicians that will provide free concerts -- yes, free concerts -- to festival goers on Friday and Saturday nights.

This year, the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee we will feature a free Saturday night concert by the popular 1990s band the Gin Blossoms that dominated the airwaves over the years with hits such as “Hey Jealousy,” “Allison Round” and “Found Out About You.” Also performing at the free show on Saturday will be the rock group Tonic, which reached No. 11 on the Billboard Airplay Hot 100 chart with their 1997 single, “If You Could Only See.” For those attending the festival on Friday night, the main act will be the Nashville-based band Moon Taxi.

The Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee is an annual, familyoriented festival in downtown North Augusta that is growing bigger and better each year.

For more information, visit jackolanternjubilee.com.

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By Molly Swift A little over a year ago, we published the following review. Since April of 2015, Humanitree House has become an active component in the downtown scene, providing a space for people to gather, dine, host events, relax. Its gallery space has featured a wide array of Baruti Tucker’s art, as well as pieces by multiple local artists. It is also still an inclusive, intimate and welcoming juice bar featuring a vast selection of nutritious and delicious cold-pressed juices and smoothies, and the best vegan food in town.

As they approach their third year in business, the Tuckers are also facing a challenge: how to continue to focus on their community service work and still generate the revenue they need to keep their doors open.

If you have any questions, or would like to submit an event to our calendar, please email Amy Christian at amy@themetrospirit.com.

this Week

thUrsday Augusta University’s Cinema Series kicks off its new season today spotlighting awardwinning director Jeff Feuerzeig.

His “The Devil and Daniel Johnston” shows at 1 p.m. at the Maxwell Theatre and will be followed by a discussion featuring the visiting director and Cinema Series director Matthew Buzzell. At 7 p.m., see Feuerzeig’s newest creation “Author: The JT LeRoy Story.”

It will also be followed by a discussion. And, as always, all Cinema Series events are free.

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It may have been 15 years since Most know Marty Stuart as terrorism changed New York an award-winning and muchCity’s skyline forever, but the acts loved musician. Many might that took thousands of lives in not know that he’s also an 2001 will never be forgotten. If accomplished photographer.

See Stuart and his works of art you want to honor the sacrifices of the many first responders lost at the opening of that day, head to Grovetown’s American Ballads: The Fire Station #2 for the Tunnel to Photographs of Marty Stuart Towers 5K Run/Walk, which will Exhibition Celebration from begin at 8:46 a.m., the time the 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art before heading first plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center. For more to the Imperial, where he’ll information, visit t2trun.org. open the Southern Soul and Song’s new concert season.

tUesday This presidential election: one minute you’re laughing at how ridiculous it is, the next you’re crying... at how ridiculous it is. The Reduced Shakespeare Company completely understands. In the opening of the 2016-17 Lyceum Series, these comedians will reduce 600 years of history into 6,000 seconds in a show that’s sure to have you laughing until you’re crying. At 7:30 p.m. at the Maxwell Theatre.

For more information on these events, see our calendar of events on page 30.

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This is because Humanitree House was designed to not only feed physical bodies, but to encourage personal growth and community health, too. And, Denise Tucker says, without one the other cannot exist.

“If I’m not doing for the community, I should not be in this community,” Tucker explained.

“I want us to have the community service component — we want to reach a segment of the population who otherwise wouldn’t know about health, nutrition and good food.”

As the financial burden grew, the Tuckers put together an Indiegogo fundraiser, but could not bring themselves to publicize it. Eventually, after sitting online for 60 days, it was discovered by a customer who then rallied behind the juice joint and started to publicize its situation. Denise said Humanitree House has seen a swell of support since one of their customers discovered the business was struggling to stay open.

“We have had people asking us what they could do, what did we need?” she said. “People were offering us cups. We’ve been given so much love.”

The community has also put its money where its mouth is, and helped the Tuckers reach 60 percent of their goal. Although no more online fundraisers are planned, Humanitree House is hosting a silent auction October 29, and will continue to host events, such as its Astro Muse nights, to support its mission. The Tuckers are also still accepting donations in-house so they can continue serving and feeding the community.

Head downtown to the corner of Ellis and 8th, opposite Le Chat Noir and just a skip from Broad. Now, go inside, order yourself something to drink or eat and sit down. It’s time to let your stress and troubles melt away, relax and keep it that way because you are among friends.

Welcome to Humanitree House.

Humanitree is a “juice joint” — a smoothie and juice bar — that also serves as a live music venue, performance space, art gallery, education center, movie screening theatre and community center.

Believe it or not, that description alone doesn’t do the place justice. Frank Lloyd Wright once said “space is the breath of art.” For creatives and artists, “space” can be positive or negative distances and areas around, between or within components of a piece. Humanitree is a beautiful and positive space, artistically and culturally. Decorated to invoke natural surroundings, every part of Humanitree has been painted and designed by the owners, Denise and Baruti Tucker. From the tree bark grooves on the tables to the giant Humanitree logo on the wall to the gallery adjoining the main area, the communal gathering place is a visually rich canvas.

But, the main focal point and an essential element of Humanitree is its organic juice bar.

On their website, Humanitree promises “organic juices, delicious superfood smoothies and house made goodies made with love.” By serving cold-pressed juices, smoothies and vegan fare, Humanitree strives to educate its patrons on the importance of healthy living and good, nutritious food.

The education starts with the menu: the cold pressed juices alone are stuffed full of goodness — from berries, carrots, beets and celery, to kale, cayenne pepper and turmeric, there is almost nothing that can’t go into your pressed juice. And each ingredient is selected for a particular purpose, which is explained in the item description. For instance, jalapenos increase metabolism and help prevent migraines and sinus headaches, while pineapple is rich in antioxidants, helps with eye degeneration and is good for the skin. Who knew?

And if the thought of drinking cucumber and beets doesn’t float your boat, try a smoothie or grab something from the menu. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous (or hungry), you could even do all three. Yes. Do it.

Humanitree is open Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and lunch is available from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The ladies behind the counter are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about their products and will happily provide detailed descriptions of not only the benefit of each ingredient but how it’s all prepared. When we went in, we were greeted warmly and invited to choose from their lunch menu selection which included a veggie (vegan) burger, vegan BLT, Go’rillah Wrap and the soup of the day. The sides were a marinated kale salad, chips and soul slaw.

After staring at the massive selection of juices and smoothies, I decided to go Goddess all the way. In addition to ordering a veggie burger with a side of chips, we grabbed the Cosmic Goddess juice and a Chocolate Goddess smoothie. My husband went with a Sunshine Gingeraide which was packed full of allergy-banishing cayenne pepper and extremely spicy and as tempting as that sounded, I cannot handle really hot spices.

The veggie burger is made from scratch in-house. The main ingredients are beets and beans, and it comes on a choice of bread, though after tasting it I’d definitely go with the onion roll. Soft, packing a beautiful oniony punch, the roll really complements the texture of the burger, which is crispy on the outside so that it holds its shape, yet yields easily enough to the softer veggie and bean blend.

This is hands down the best burger alternative I have ever tasted — it is packed full of flavor and though the ingredients are well-blended, each is strong enough to be distinctly present and yet they go together perfectly. We had the kale salad and decided to go with the chips too because they were out of soul slaw, but that worked because the chips were also really yummy.

My smoothie was beautiful. The Chocolate Goddess features strawberries, bananas, chocolate and more — customers can customize their smoothies with various bases (water, milk substitutes such as hemp mylk) as well as select other ingredients to add. It was so good that I believe I said so with every sip — annoying, I know — but it was really, really delicious, and very filling.

Be sure to ask about the shelf-life of the juices and smoothies when you buy, because if your eyes are bigger than your stomach, like some people around here, you’ll want to head home with leftovers. Since no preservatives are used in the preparation, if you want a quality experience the food, juice and smoothies should really be devoured within hours of production.

By the way, in case you missed it earlier, everything has love in it.

Maybe it was the love (more likely the lemon and beets, I guess) but in addition to the burger and smoothie, the gorgeously delish Cosmic Goddess made me extremely happy; I was convinced my body was visibly rejuvenated, the gray hairs voluntarily retreating and the frown lines melting away into smiles, I believe the state I found myself in was one of blissful relaxation.

Mission accomplished.

Humanitree is located at 230 8th Street in downtown Augusta. Call them at 706-364-2518, find them online at humanitreehouse.com/ or follow them on Facebook.

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Murder at the Mill Augusta Museum of History Saturday, September 10 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Coinciding with the museum’s new exhibit, Augusta 18751900, this murder-mystery game in an escape room will be available for up to 8 people per session. For ages 18 and up, or 12 and up with parental supervision. $15, members; $20, non-members; $25, at the door.

706-722-8454 augustamuseum.org

11am Homeschool Hub Aiken Public Library An information session for homeschooling parents that will include services, tips and more. Participants are invited to bring lunch and hang out with other homeschooling families in the park after the program. Call 803-642-2020, ext. 1141, or visit abbe-lib.org.

1pm - 4pm Social Work Graduate School Fair AU’s JSAC Representatives from regional universities will be at this event to talk about their masters in social work degree programs and admission requirements. Call 706-737-1604 or visit augusta.edu.

6pm - 9pm LASER Talk AU’s JSAC Ballroom Hosted by the College of Education, this forum will include a community share as well as leaders in art and science, who will share their research through brief presentations and a panel discussion. Free and open to the public. Call 706-7371499 or visit augusta.edu.

Wed Sept 14

10:30am The ARCPLS Website: A Helpful Guide Diamond Lakes Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.

11:30am - 1:30pm Brown Bag History Series Lecture

ARTS Sat Sept 10

9am - 12:30pm Alcohol Painting on Tiles Tippy Cakes Bakery and Gift Shop, Harlem A Harlem Arts Council class. $35. Call 706-556-6656, 706513-2634 or email blalocka@hotmail.com.

Mon Sept 12

1pm - 3pm Oil Painting Tippy Cakes Bakery and Gift Shop, Harlem A Harlem Arts Council class for those of all ages and experience levels. $20 per class. Call 706-556-6656, 706-5132634 or email blalocka@hotmail.com.

Thu Sept 15

9am - noon Crochet Your Own Rug

Wallace Branch Library Call 706-722-6275 or visit arcpls.org.

10:30am Getting to Know Your PINES Account Diamond Lakes Branch Library Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.

Sat Sept 10

7:30am - 5pm BSides Augusta 2016 AU’s Harrison Education Commons Building A cyber community event featuring a keynote address

by Rob Joyce, chief, Tailored Access Operations, National Security Agency, as well as discussions, demos and more.

Email cyber@augusta.edu or visit securitybsides.com/w/ page/104917204/BSidesAugusta% 202016.

1pm or 3pm Behind the Scenes: The World Wars

Tippy Cakes Bakery and Gift Shop, Harlem A Harlem Arts Council class in which participants will prepare and start their rugs. $30. A follow-up class will be held on Thursday, September 29, in which participants will complete their rugs. $20. Call 706-556-6656, 706-513-2634 or email blalocka@hotmail.com.

Augusta Museum of History Led by museum Registrar Lauren Virgo, who will demonstrate how artifacts are collected, cataloged, preserved, cared for and displayed. Free for members or with paid admission.

Sign up at the front desk begins 15-30 minutes before each session. Call 706-722- 8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

DANCE

Mon Sept 12

Sun Sept 11

3pm - 4:30pm The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (A Very Merry Unbirthday) Imperial Theatre A family oriented preview for the premier of “Alice” featuring a character meet and greet, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, live music and more. Call 706-722-8341 or visit imperialtheatre.com.

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3:30pm - 5pm 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 Sept 13

10am - noon Foster Parent Orientation Necco Augusta A free weekly session. Pre-registration suggested. Call 706210-3435 or visit necco.org.

Augusta Museum of History Featuring Exploring the Jewish Experience in the CSRA, led

by Leah Ronen, executive director of the Augusta Jewish Federation. Participants should bring their own lunch and the museum will provide beverages. A Q&A session follows the lecture. Free, members; $3, nonmembers. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

Noon - 1:30pm Brown Bag Lunch ‘N Learn TheClubhou.se An event featuring consultants and other experts who will provide information to budding entrepreneurs. Visit theclubhou.se.

Thu Sept 15

10am - noon Computer Help Lab Thursdays Wallace Branch Library Call 706-722-6275 or visit arcpls.org.

5pm - 8:30pm CSRA College Night 2015 James Brown Arena High school students will have an opportunity to meet recruiters from colleges and universities. Juniors and seniors may register to win scholarships. Free and open to the public.

Visit srs.gov/general/outreach/edoutrch/coll_night.htm.

6pm Graduate Programs Open House AU’s University Hall Hosted by the College of Education, this event will include information on programs including EdD in Educational Innovation; EdS programs in Counselor Education, Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership; MAT programs in Early Childhood, Health & P.E., Foreign Language, Middle Grades, Secondary Subjects and Special Education; MEd program in Counselor Education, Instruction, Teacher Leadership and School Leadership; an MS in Kinesiology; and Endorsements, Certificates and Certifications in a variety of subjects. Free and 8SEPTEMBER2016

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open to the public. Call 706-737-4076 or visit augusta.edu.

Ongoing

James Brown Family Historical Tour Augusta Museum of History Available each Saturday at 11 a.m. and lasting approximately two hours, this bus tour includes Brown’s elementary school, his childhood home, his statue and more. $15 fee, includes admission to the museum, which houses the largest collection of James Brown memorabilia. Reservations 24 hours in advance required. Call 803-640-2090 or visit jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org.

Guided Tours 1797 Ezekiel Harris House Offered by appointment only MondayFriday and Saturday from 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.

North Augusta Driving Tour Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta Offered by appointment and includes a 3045 minute guided tour and admission to the center. Self-guided tours are also available through an iPhone downloadable audio tour or a Google Maps-based tour. Guided tours: $5, adults; $3, students K-12. Call 803-4414380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.

Tours Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson Guided tours, approximately 45 minutes long, are offered Thursday-Saturday on the hour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Group tours are available by advanced reservation. Adults, $5; seniors, $4; kids K-12, $3; under 5 years, free. Call 706724-0436 or visit wilsonboyhoodhome.org.

Historic Trolley Tours of Augusta Augusta Visitors Center Tours aboard the Lady Libby available at the Augusta Visitors Center with 24-hour advanced reservations. Tickets include admission to the Augusta Museum of History.

Call 706-724-4067 or visit visitaugusta.org.

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copies of her book, “A Weekend with Nanny and Pa: Memories of Lincolnton, Georgia and Clarks Hill Lakes in the 1980s,” during the opening. The exhibition of Hodges’ work will be on display until October 28. Call 706-8264700 or visit sacredheartaugusta.org.

6pm - 8pm Gallery Opening Reception Aiken Center for the Arts Featuring the following exhibits: Photographer Chuck Lawrence, students from Al Beyer’s advanced painting class at USCA and painter Mary Zhan. Sculptor Tom Supensky will be featured in the Aiken Artist Guild Gallery. Works will show through October 8. Call 803-641-9094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org.

Fri Sept 9

5:30pm - 7:30pm American Ballads: The Photographs of Marty Stuart Exhibition Celebration Morris Museum of Art An event that will include a meet and greet with musician and photographer Marty Stuart, whose Southern Soul & Song concert is later that night at the Imperial Theatre, as well as food, music, drinks, a fashion show and more. $10, members; $20, nonmembers.

Call 706-724- 7501 or visit themorris.org.

6pm - 8pm A Sense of Place Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art This juried art competition was open to all U.S. residents ages 18 and older. It shows at the gallery until October 14. Visit ghia.org.

Ongoing

“A Story in Pictures: Studies for the St. Paul Union Depot Murals” Mary S. Byrd Gallery An exhibition previously shown at the Minnesota Museum of American Art that presents studies for six historical and multicultural murals for the St. Paul Union Depot in Minnesota. It shows at the gallery in AU’s Washington Hall September 8-16. Call 706-729-2427 or visit augusta.edu.

Civil Rights and the Arts

EXHIBITIONS

Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History An exhibit that features paintings, books, film, music, photos, historic document and more, both of the civil rights era and those that were affected by it. The exhibit shows through the end of September. Call 706-7243576 or visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com.

Thu Sept 8

Miru: Hope Full Soul

Sacred Heart Cultural Center Hodges, creative services director at WRDW, specializes in photography and mixed media artwork. Dana Putnam Burkhart will sign

Westobou Gallery A collection of new artwork by Staci Swider.

A book signing will take place September 2 for Swider’s new book “Acrylic Expressions: Painting Authentic Themes and Creating Your Visual Vocabulary.” The exhibition will

Sat Sept 10

5pm - 8pm Cruise-In on the Square Washington, Georgia Visit memorylanecruisersga.com.

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show Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 1-September 2. Call 706-755-2878 or visit westoboufestival.com.

2:30pm Family Fun Movies

Out of Africa

3pm “James and the Giant Peach”

Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta A show featuring more than 80 pieces of African art from the locally owned corporate collection of Tibi Winston Ltd. Will show through August 19 in the main gallery. Call 803441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.

Exhibits Augusta Museum of History Includes the following: “The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown; “Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Sport of Golf”; “Augusta’s Story”; “A Community That Heals”; “Into the Interior: A History of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company”; “Local Legends”; “One Man, Two Ships: Lessons in History and Courage”; “A Quilt Journey”; and “Canteens to Combat Boots”. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

FLIX Thu Sept 8

11am Thursday Movie Madness Diamond Lakes Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.

Sat Sept 10

Appleby Branch Library Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.

Aiken Public Library Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.

Sun Sept 11

2pm Star Wars Reads Day Movie Series Headquarters Branch Library Featuring “Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.”

Call 706-821-2604 or visit arcpls.org.

Thu Sept 15

1pm “The Devil and Daniel Johnston” AU’s Maxwell Theatre This showing kicks of the Cinema Series at Augusta University fall season and will be followed by a Q&A with director Jeff Feuerzeig. Free. Visit augusta.edu.

6:30pm Eva Clayton Documentary and Discussion Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Clayton was the first African American woman to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Congress. Free and open to the public. Call 706-724-3576 or visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com.

7pm “Author: The JT LeRoy Story” AU’s Maxwell Theatre AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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7pm - 9:30pm Women’s Center Tour University Hospital Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.

Sat Sept 10

9am - 4:30pm Short and Sweet

An American Cancer Society program that aims to help women in cancer treatment combat the appearance-related side effects of chemo and radiation. Pre-registration required. Call 706-721-0466 or visit augustahealth.org.

Doctors Hospital A weekend childbirth education class that continues Sunday, September 11, from 1-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 706-6512229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.

Thu Sept 15

10:30am Childbirth Tour

7pm - 8:30pm Babies, Bumps and Bruises

AUHealth Call 706-721-2273 or visit augustahealth.org.

6pm Breastfeeding Class Babies R Us Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.

6pm CSRA Veg Monthly Meet Up

Doctors Hospital Pre-registration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.

Earth Fare Visit meetup.com/csravs/.

HOBBIES

Mon Sept 12

4pm Breast Self-Exam Class University’s Breast Health Center Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.

6:30pm Refit Headquarters Branch Library A free cardio dance class. Call 706-821-2600 or visit arcpls.org.

Sat Sept 10

11am - 4pm Museum Escape Augusta Museum of History Coinciding with the museum’s new exhibit, Augusta 1875-1900, this murder-mystery game in an escape room will be available for up to 8 people per session. Sessions are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and last about one hour. For ages 18 and up, or 12 and up with parental supervision. $15, members; $20, nonmembers; $25, at the door. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

7pm - 9:30pm Childbirth Preparation

Cher’s Sisters Only Club Fourth Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Scholarship Ball The Legends Club Friday, September 9 8 p.m.

An event that includes live music, dancing, dinner, cocktails, a silent auction and more to benefit scholarship programs for girls. $40.

706-495-6283 sistersonlyclub.com

University Hospital A three-session class that continues on Mondays through September 26. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.

Tue Sept 13

Ongoing

Call for Entries Cause + Effect Georgia Progressive Film Competition The festival will accept, through October 2, short films with a focus on social, political, environment or economic issues facing Georgia or a community in Georgia.

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10am Genealogy 101 Headquarters Library’s Georgia Heritage Room Participants will learn how to start a family history project, as well as discuss resources and strategies. Call 706-826-1511 or visit arcpls.org.

7pm - 9:30pm Childbirth Preparation University Hospital A three-session class that continues on Tuesdays through September 27. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.

7:30pm Childbirth Tour Shows as part of the Cinema Series at Augusta University’s fall season kick off. A discussion led by Matthew Buzzell, assistant professor of communications and the director of the Cinema Series, will follow.

Free. Visit augusta.edu.

Tue Sept 13

Wed Sept 14

10am Game Day Maxwell Branch Library An event in which participants are invited to bring their own games or play the library’s.

Call 7066-793-2020 or visit arcpls.org.

at Cine in Athens in November. Visit causeandeffectfilm.org.

AUHealth Call 706-721-2273 or visit augustahealth.org.

HEALTH

Wed Sept 14

Fat Man’s Mill Cafe Those interested are invited to learn speech and leadership skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Call 706-627-2134.

Columbia County Sheriff ’s Substation Appointment required. Call 706-541-3970 or visit grhealth.org.

Thu Sept 15

Thu Sept 8

5:45pm - 8pm Car Seat Class Safe Kids Office Pre-registration required. $10; car or booster seat provided to families who meet financial guidelines. Call 706-721-7606 or visit augustahealth.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.

Child Safety Seat Inspections

10am - noon Free Blood Pressure/ Blood Sugar Checks Headquarters Branch Library Call 706-821-2600 or visit arcpls.org.

1:30pm - 3:30pm Look Good Feel Better Augusta University Cancer Center

Noon Georgia-Carolina Toastmasters

6:30pm - 8:30pm Cool Coloring for Grownups: Sweets Edition Aiken Public Library Includes homemade ice cream. Preregistration required. Call 803-642-2020, ext.

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4pm Lego Club Aiken Public Library For those ages 5-11. Legos provided. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.

Fri Sept 9

4pm - 5:30pm Teen Advisory Group Aiken Public Library Open to those ages 13-18, who will help plan programs, choose materials and earn volunteer hours. Call 803-642-2020, ext. 1141, or visit abbe-lib.org.

Sat Sept 10

9:30am - 11am Children’s Hike with Story Time Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Pre-registration required. Call 706-396-1424 or visit phinizycenter.org.

11am Ada Twist, Scientist Story Time Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.

11:30am - 3:30pm Youth Wing Workshops Aiken Community Playhouse Those in grades 4-7 meet from 11:30 a.m.1:15 p.m. and those in grades 8-12 meet from 1-3:30 p.m. Classes are designed to teach basic theatre stage skills, such as

stage movement, finding your character, improvisation and script analysis in a fun environment. Call 803-648-1438 or visit aikenplayhouse.us.

2pm Lego Club Headquarters Branch Library Legos provided. Pre-registration required.

Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.

Sun Sept 11

2pm Nashville Roundup Morris Museum of Art Part of the Artrageous! Family Sunday series in which participants will learn to line dance, design a bandana and decorate a cowboy outfit. Free. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.

Mon Sept 12

10:30am Music & Me Headquarters Branch Library A class for children ages 0-4 in which participants will learn how to chant, sing, play instruments and move to the music. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.

Tue Sept 13

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. Call 706772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.

10am Toddler Story Time

10am - 11:30am Puddle Ducks: Kids & Caregivers Club

10am Wacky Wednesday Story Time

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Stories and hands-on fun. Free, members; $5, nonmembers. Call 706-396-1424 or email info@phinizycenter.org.

10:30am Big Kids Story Time Headquarters Branch Library Stories and songs for those ages 3-5. Preregistration recommended. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.

5pm Roald Dahl’s 100th Birthday Party North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library A program for elementary aged children that includes games, songs, refreshments and more. Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.

Wed Sept 14

10am Story Time Maxwell Branch Library For those ages 3-5. Call 706-793-2020 or visit arcpls.org.

Appleby Branch Library Beginning at 10:05, this is a program best for children ages 18 months-3 years. Call 706736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.

Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.

10:30am Preschool Story Time Appleby Branch Library For children ages 3 and older. Call 706-7366244 or visit arcpls.org.

10:30am Story Time for Tots Headquarters Branch Library Stories and songs for those ages 0-3. Preregistration recommended. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.

10:30am Super Awesome Story Time The Book Tavern Featuring a story and crafts. Cookies and juice provided. Call 706-826-1940 or email superawesomestorytime@booktavern.com.

4:30pm - 6pm Alley Cats Strikehouse Bowl, Aiken Part of the Aiken Recreation Department’s Buddy Sports program for those with

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Sat Sept 10

11am - 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.

3pm Fall Pops Concert Columbia County Government Complex Presented by the Columbia County Orchestra. Visit columbiacco.org.

SENIORS Thu Sept 8

11am - 1pm Medicare and You

Cattyshack Cat Club Cat Show Riverview Park Activities Center Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5, adults; $4, seniors; $3.50, children 12 and under; free, children 4 and under and active duty military.

803-278-0201 cattyshackcats.com physical and/or intellectual disabilities, this class is for those of all bowling abilities. $12 a month; pre-registration required. Call 803426-1284 or visit therecingcrew.com.

Thu Sept 15

6pm Technology Demonstration Headquarters Branch Library A teen event in which participants will get to play with cool gadgets like Google Cardboard and iPad Air. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org.

Ongoing

Junior Board Members Needed The Watson-Brown Foundations is looking for high school students interested in preserving history and helping the communities of the CSRA. Participants will spend one evening a month learning about historic preservation, grants and philanthropy and, in the spring, will award funds to organizations in the area involved in preservation. Applications will be accepted until September 9 and applications can be found online. Call 706-595-7777 or visit hickory-hill.org.

LITERARY Fri Sept 9

10am - 5pm Big Book Sale Columbia County Library Both fiction and non-fiction books will be available in the foyer during this Friends of the Columbia County Libraries event. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

Sat Sept 10

10am - 5pm Big Book Sale Columbia County Library Both fiction and non-fiction books will be available in the foyer during this Friends of the Columbia County Libraries event. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

Jenkins, who has written nearly 40 books for children, teens, and adults. She is best known for her Ruby Oliver quartet and “We Were Liars,” a young-adult novel that won the 2015- 2016 Georgia Peach Book Award.

Reservations can be made at elockhart. eventbrite.com. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

2pm Finding Tambri: Author Signing with Sherry Meeks

MUSIC

Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.

Thu Sept 8

Sun Sept 11

USCA’s Etherredge Center $10. Call 803-641-3305 or visit etherredge. usca.edu.

2pm - 5pm Big Book Sale Columbia County Library Both fiction and non-fiction books will be available in the foyer during this Friends of the Columbia County Libraries event. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

Mon Sept 12

7pm - 9pm Pub Fiction Book Club Pizza Central Hosted by Columbia County Library staff.

September’s selection is “False Impressions”

by Thomas Hoving. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

Thu Sept 15

7pm Author Talk-Autograph Signing Columbia County Library Part of the All About Author Series, this one featuring E. Lockhart, the pen name for Emily

7:30pm Daniel Adam Maltz, Pianist

Fri Sept 9

6:30pm - 8pm Moonlight Music Cruise Savannah Rapids Park Featuring Jeff Liberty, this event features live music aboard an 1 1/2-hour Petersburg boat tour. Participants are invited to bring aboard snacks and beverages. $25; pre-registration required. Call 706-823-0440, ext. 4, or visit augustacanal.com.

7:30pm The Jasper String Quartet AU’s Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre The concert is part of the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society concert series. $25, general; $5, students with ID; free, AU students, faculty and staff with ID. Call 706667-4100 or visit hjcms.org.

Kroc Center Call 706-922-0171 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org.

Tue Sept 13

10:30am Senior Tech Help Appleby Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.

Wed Sept 14

11:30am - 1pm Senior Luncheon Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Guest speaker is Kevin Grogan, executive director of the Morris Museum of Art, who will discuss “The Spiral,” a collection of African American artists. $11; pre-registration

by September 9 required. Call 706-724-3576 or visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com.

Thu Sept 15

10:30am Seniors Golden Games Appleby Branch Library Call 706-736-6244 or visit ecgrl.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS Thu Sept 8

8am - 4:30pm Diversity in the 21st Century: An Integrated Approach Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center A Diversity and Inclusion Summit that features keynote speaker Tim Wise, training sessions and more. $65; $35, CSRA students.

Visit augusta.edu/diversity/summit/.

9am - 6pm Wee-Peats Children’s Consignment 3069 Washington Road This week-long sale includes children’s clothing, accessories, toys, games, equipment and more. Wednesday the sale is open until 7 p.m. and there is a Dollar Dash on Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m.-noon. Visit weepeatsconsignment.net.

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Riverview Park, North Augusta Presented by the North Augusta Chamber and SRP Federal Credit Union, this event includes a vendor showcase, demos, food and drinks from 4-6 p.m., a fashion show and more. Visit northaugustachamber.org.

6:30pm - 8:30pm Humans and Heroes: The Importance of Student Activism

vendors, entertainment and more. Call 803641-1111 or visit aikensmakin.net.

9am - noon Wee-Peats Children’s Consignment Dollar Dash 3069 Washington Road This week-long sale includes children’s clothing, accessories, toys, games, equipment and more. Visit weepeatsconsignment.net.

AU’s Maxwell Theatre An event featuring antiracist essayist, author and educator Tim Wise and lecturer, activist and honors U.S. Culture Ambassador Yewande Austin. Free and open to the public. Call 706-721-6890 or visit augusta.edu.

10am - 4pm Cattyshack Cat Club Cat Show

Fri Sept 9

10am - 2pm Dog Wash

Riverview Park Activities Center $5, adults; $4, seniors; $3.50, children 12 and under; free, children 4 and under and active duty military. Call 803-278-0201 or visit cattyshackcats.com.

Downtown Aiken This two-day craft show features a variety of exhibitors with work for sale, as well as food vendors, entertainment and more. Call 803641-1111 or visit aikensmakin.net.

SPCA Albrecht Center, Aiken The public is invited to bring their dogs to the center for baths, ear cleanings and nail trims. Prices depend on the size of the dog and all proceeds benefit the center and its homeless pets. Call 803-648-6863 or visit letlovelive.org.

9am - 6pm Wee-Peats Children’s Consignment

2pm - 10pm KISS Family Reunion

9am - 6pm Aiken’s Makin’

3069 Washington Road This week-long sale includes children’s clothing, accessories, toys, games, equipment and more. Wednesday the sale is open until 7 p.m. and there is a Dollar Dash on Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m.-noon. Visit weepeatsconsignment.net.

Evans Towne Center Park Hosted by Ruben Studdard and featuring the SOS Band, many other performers and a special tribute to Prince and The Time Band featuring the Klass Band Brotherhood. $25.

Visit etix.com.

10am - 2pm MAP Fall Fresh Produce Market

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.

Medical Associates Plus Held the second Friday of the month, this market sells fresh, locally grown and organic fruits and vegetables and doubles EBT benefits. Call 877-205-5006 or email info@ mapbt.com.

8pm - 11pm Cher’s Sisters Only Club Fourth Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Scholarship Ball The Legends Club An event that includes live music, dancing, dinner, cocktails, a silent auction and more to benefit scholarship programs for girls. $40. Call 706-495-6283 or visit sistersonlyclub.com.

Sat Sept 10

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.

9am - 5pm Aiken’s Makin’ Downtown Aiken This two-day craft show features a variety of exhibitors with work for sale, as well as food 8SEPTEMBER2016

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7pm - 10pm Observe the Moon Night Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, Aiken Members of the Astronomy Club of Augusta will have telescopes set up on the lawn for viewing, the Bechtel Telescope in the observatory will be available and Dark Shadows will show in the planetarium at 7 p.m., followed by To the Moon and Beyond at 8 p.m. Visit rpsec.usca.edu.

8pm “To the Moon and Beyond 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.

Sun Sept 11

10am - 4pm Cattyshack Cat Club Cat Show Riverview Park Activities Center $5, adults; $4, seniors; $3.50, children 12 and under; free, children 4 and under and activeduty military. Call 803-278-0201 or visit

great Drinks

great Food

good times

Live Music

11 Tv’s - Cold Beer - Pizza - Buffalo Wings

Mondays- Cornhole Tournament Tuesdays- DJ Richie Rich Wednesdays- DJ Richie Rich Thursdays- AP Karaoke Fridays- Live Music / DJ Saturdays- Live Music / DJ

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West Lake Country Club A four-person Lauderdale Scramble tournament that begins with registration and lunch. Shotgun start is at 1:15 p.m. and a cocktail social featuring a raffle, awards and sponsor/donor recognition begins at 5:30 p.m. Sponsorships are available and teams can now sign up. Call 706-4341777 or visit augustawarriorproject.org or aikenwarriorproject.org.

3pm Trail Talk: From the Canal to Our Faucets Water Reservoir and Treatment Plant, Central and Highland Led by an Augusta Utilities Department engineer. Free. Call 706-823-0440, ext. 2, or visit augustacanal.com.

Observe the Moon Night Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, Aiken Saturday, September 10 7 p.m.

Members of the Astronomy Club of Augusta will have telescopes set up on the lawn for viewing, the Bechtel Telescope in the observatory will be available and Dark Shadows will show in the planetarium at 7 p.m., followed by To the Moon and Beyond at 8 p.m. rpsec.usca.edu cattyshackcats.com.

5pm - 9pm The 66th Annual Auggie Awards The Richmond on Greene An Augusta Players event recognizing excellence from their 2015-2016 season that will begin with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. and the program at 6 p.m. $25, adults; $15, children. Call 706-826-4707 or visit augustaplayers.org.

Tue Sept 13

4:30pm - 7pm Veggie Truck Farmers Market AL Williams Park This weekly event, held through the end of October in the park across from the Kroc Center, features all local farmers and doubles EBT. Visit growharrisburg.org.

Thu Sept 15

8am - 6pm Day Trip to the Atlanta Botanical Garden Morris Museum of Art A trip to look at the Chihuly in the Garden exhibition. $75, members; $85, nonmembers.

Pre-registration required. Call 706-828-3803 or visit themorris.org.

5pm - 8pm Third Thursday Tasting Wine World A drop-in event that features a wine or beer tasting. $5; $3 rebate upon purchase of a featured bottle. Call 803-279-9522 or visit wineworldsc.com.

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6:30pm Perfectly Aged Saint Paul’s River Room Historic Augusta’s benefit auction will feature a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, a silent auction and more. $100; $50, those ages 35 and under. Call 706-724-0436 or visit historicaugusta.org.

SPORTS-OUTDOORS Sat Sept 10

7:30am Half Crazy Run for Ovarian Cancer Evans Fitness Club A half marathon, 13.1 miles, and 10K race. $60, half, and $30, 10K. Visit halfcrazyrunforovariancancer.itsyourrace. com/register/.

8am Patriot Day 5K Fun Run Village at Woodside, Aiken Call 803-640-1422 or email aikenrunningmembership@gmail.com.

8:30am Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk Grovetown Fire Station #2 The event will officially begin at 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11. The event is sponsored by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in memory of a fallen 9/11 firefighter, and will honor area first responders. For more information, visit t2trun.org.

9am Funky Socks and Tutus 5K Run/ Walk Jessye Norman School of the Arts

Mon Sept 12

National Public Lands Day Sign-Up Deadline

A fundraiser for the school for all ages and abilities. $25, adults; $15, students and children. Registration includes a T-shirt and refreshments after the race. Visit jessyenormanschool.org.

Thurmond Lake Volunteers of all ages are needed to participate in projects that will include debris clean-up, brush clearing and trail and park maintenance on Saturday, September 24, from 8 a.m.-noon. Children’s volunteer activities are also available and participants will receive a free lunch, T-shirt and one-day admission pass. Those interested should RSVP by September 12 by calling Ranger Hatfield at 864-333-1129.

9am - 11am Historic Stable and Barn Tour

Tue Sept 13

Legacy Stable, Aiken A tour of four-five historic barns and stables in the Aiken area offered by the Aiken Training Track and the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. Rain date is September 17. $25; pre-registration required. Call 803643-2121, 803-642-7631 or email halloffame@ cityofaikensc.gov.

Savannah Riverkeeper A Savannah River Group Sierra Club event. Call 706-631-1489 or email msmcb@outlook.com for details on what to wear and bring.

Sun Sept 11

9am Augusta Canal Bike Ride and Fall Luncheon Social Lock & Dam Bike Rental A Savannah River Group Sierra Club event in which participants will ride downtown, have lunch and then return. About 18 miles; helmets required. Email dgavigan@live.com.

10am - 11:30am Yoga in the Park Pendleton King Park Pavilion Taught by staff from The Yoga Center, these classes are appropriate for those of all skill levels. Participants should bring their own mats and water. Free, but donations to the Pendleton King Park Foundation will be accepted. Visit theyogacenter.net.

11:30am - 7pm AWP 9/11 Golf Tournament

8am - 11:30am Community Clean-Up Project

10am - noon Augusta Adaptive Golf Clinic The First Tee of Augusta A free event for both beginner and long-time golfers ages 15 and older who have faced lifechanging or acute illnesses or injuries. Visit waltonfoundation.net.

Wed Sept 14

8am Fall Into Dressage Stableview Farms, Aiken A USEF/USDF Recognized Level Two Championship Qualifier Dressage show. Call 803-648-1222 or visit stableviewfarm.com.

Ongoing

Fencing Classes Augusta Fencers Club Classes for children as young as six, as well as teens and adults, meet five nights a week. The next round of introductory classes will begin on Monday, September 26, with those ages 8SEPTEMBER2016

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6-9 meeting at 5 p.m., those 10-13 meeting at 6 p.m. and those 14 and older meeting at 7 p.m. The 10-week class is $180, with all competitive equipment provided. Call 706722-8878 or visit augustafencersclub.com.

Daily Canal Tours Augusta Canal Tours at the Top, a Petersburg Boat tour of the upper Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, will continue in September on Tuesday-Saturday mornings at 10 and 11:30 a.m., Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m., and Sundays at 4 and 5:30 p.m. Tours leave from the Savannah Rapids Park dock, and tickets are $10 for all ages and include a voucher for a free visit to the Augusta Canal Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill.

Pre-registration encouraged. Call 706-8230440, ext. 4, or visit augustacanal.com.

SUPPORT Thu Sept 8

12:30pm - 2pm Breast Cancer Support Group AU Cancer Center Call 706-721-1560 or visit augusta.edu.

Fri Sept 9

11am - 2pm ALS Lunch and Learn Augusta University Medical Office Building This support group gives individuals an opportunity to share their personal experiences and learn more about strategies for preserving the independence and quality of life for ALS patients and their loved ones. Lunch is provided. Free, but pre-registration required.

Call 706-721-2681 or visit augusta.org/classes.

Mon Sept 12

6pm Pink Magnolias Breast Cancer Support Group University’s Breast Health Center Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.

6:30pm Men’s Breast Cancer Support Group University’s Breast Health Center Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.

Tue Sept 13

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 beginning at 10:20 a.m. 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.

7pm Alzheimer’s Support Group Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Building 8SEPTEMBER2016

Call 706-731-9060.

7pm OB/GYN Cancer Support Group Call 706-821-2944.

Wed Sept 14

6pm Mental Health Support Group Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta A group for teens and up that follows the methods of Recovery International. Call 630605-6913 or visit recoveryinternational.org.

Thu Sept 15

6pm Bariatric Surgery Support Group University Hospital Call 706-774-8931 or visit universityhealth.org.

Ongoing

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GA, 110 Augusta St. Alban’s Episcopal Church fellowship hall The group meets Mondays, with weighin beginning at 5:15 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 706-790-0391 or visit tops.org.

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.

THEATER Fri Sept 9

7pm “Sylvia” Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $48, civilians; $45, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above; $35, activeduty E6 and below, students; $28, show only.

Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.

7:30pm “Beauty and the Beast” Aiken Community Playhouse $25, adults; $20, seniors and active military; $15, students; $10, children. Call 803-6481438 or visit aikencommunityplayhouse.com.

Sat Sept 10 7pm “Sylvia”

Pine View Baptist Church The group meets Tuesdays, with weigh-in beginning at 4:45 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 5:15 p.m. Call 706-868-0539 or visit tops.org.

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $48, civilians; $45, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above; $35, active-duty E6 and below, students; $28, show only. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.

La Leche League

7:30pm “Beauty and the Beast”

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

A breastfeeding support group. For more information on meeting dates, times and locations, visit them on Facebook under La Leche League of Augusta or at lllaugusta. wordpress.com.

Celebrate Recovery Journey Community Church This Christ-centered recovery program meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. The meetings last two hours and childcare is provided. Pre-registration suggested. Visit cr@journeycommunity.net.

Aiken Community Playhouse $25, adults; $20, seniors and active military; $15, students; $10, children. Call 803-6481438 or visit aikencommunityplayhouse.com.

Sun Sept 11

3pm “Beauty and the Beast” Aiken Community Playhouse $25, adults; $20, seniors and active military; $15, students; $10, children. Call 803-6481438 or visit aikencommunityplayhouse.com.

Tue Sept 13

7:30pm “The Complete History of America (Abridged): Election Edition” AU’s Maxwell Theatre This opening of the 2016-17 Lyceum Series features The Reduced Shakespeare Company who turn 600 years of history in 6000 seconds. $18, general; $12, AU alum and military; $7, children, students, AU faculty and staff. Call 706-667-4100 or visit augusta.edu.

Wed Sept 14

10am “The Tortoise and the Hare” AU’s Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre A production of Aesop’s fable by the Augusta University Literacy Center. To reserve seating, call 706-737-1625 or visit augusta.edu.

7:30pm “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” Auditions Musical Theatre Studios Parts available for this Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre production, which shows in November. Call 706-793-8552 or email danny.f.posey.naf@mail.mil.

Thu Sept 15 7pm “Sylvia”

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $48, civilians; $45, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above; $35, activeduty E6 and below, students; $28, show only.

Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.

7:30pm “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” Auditions Musical Theatre Studios Parts available for this Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre production, which shows in November. Call 706-793-8552 or email danny.f.posey.naf@mail.mil.

Write to Heal Creative Writing Program Children’s Hospital of Georgia For patients, family members and caregivers, this program meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration required. Call 706-721-5160 or email nawilliams@gru.edu.

Overeaters Anonymous Meets at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Unity Church, and at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 706-8639534 or email oa.augusta.recovery@gmail.com.

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Saturday, September 10 Live Music

Cotton Patch - Live Jazz & Blues Country Club - Tim Elliott CD Release Party Coyotes - Brittany Marie Band Eighth Street Plaza - Saturday Morning Swing at the Augusta Market on the River Evans Towne Center Park - KISS Family Reunion hosted by Ruben Studdard and featuring the SOS Band, Eric Benet, CeCe Peniston and a special tribute to Prince and The Time Band with the Klass Band Brotherhood Fox’s Lair - Old Man Crazy The Red Pepper (Aiken) - Sherry Iles and Lo Down Brown Shannon’s - Perfect Picture Wild Wing - Tim Cardiere Band The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn

What’s Tonight?

The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Bar West - DJ Fugi Chevy’s - DJ Nicky B Helga’s Pub & Grille - Bluegrass Brunch (11 a.m.-3 p.m.); Trivia, nights The Highlander - Karaoke Joe’s Underground - Ladies Night, Singles Night Sky City - Scavenger Fest 2016 Dance Party Vera Cruz Mexican Restaurant - Karaoke

KISS Family Reunion Evans Towne Center Park Saturday, September 10 Gates, 2 p.m.; music, 4 p.m. hosted by Ruben Studdard and featuring the SOS Band, Eric Benet, CeCe Peniston and a special tribute to Prince and The Time Band with the Klass Band Brotherhood. $25 evanstownecenterpark.com Thursday, September 8 Live Music

Fox’s Lair - Adam Thompson Harris Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Live Music on the Patio Southbound Smokehouse - Maradeen, Tom Galloway Stillwater Taproom - Will McCranie Tin Lizzy’s - Matt Rogers Wild Wing - Bethany and Friends The Willcox (Aiken) - Thursday Night Jazz w/ 4 Cats in the Dog House

What’s Tonight?

Andrew’s - Karaoke w/ April Bar West - Open Mic Night w/ Jonathon Flowers Carolina Ale House - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper (9 p.m.)

Chevy’s - Karaoke Cotton Patch - Old School Thursday w/ DJ Groove Coyotes - Karaoke with Bam Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Butt Naked Trivia Joe’s Underground - Trivia Knight’s Lounge - Karaoke w/ Cheryl Bryant The Loft - Karaoke MAD Studios - Open Mic, Spoken Word Pizza Joint (Downtown) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper (7 p.m.)

Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Somewhere in Augusta - Poker for Fun Soul Bar - DJ Redrum

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Friday, September 9 Live Music

Back Yard Tavern - Split Rail Fence Bar West - Live Music Bell Auditorium - Kings & Queens of Hip Hop w/ DMX, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Cotton Patch - Live Jazz & Blues Country Club - Jacob Davis Coyotes - Willie Heath Band Eli’s American - Friday Night Live Fox’s Lair - Gerry Petrin, Mr. Jukebox Imperial Theatre - Southern Soul & Song w/ Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Iron Heights - BullMoose, Village Sticks, Similar Odds, LSTB The Red Pepper (Aiken) - Anybody’s Guess Savannah Rapids Park - Moonlight Music Cruise w/ Jeff Liberty Shannon’s - The Unmentionables Somewhere in Augusta - Brandon Reeves Stables Restaurant at Rose Hill Estate (Aiken) Keith Gregory Stillwater Taproom - Praising Arizona Whole Foods - Music @ the Turn w/ Jaycie and the Beards Wild Wing - Center Lane The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn

What’s Tonight?

Soul Bar - Pop Life Vera Cruz Mexican Restaurant - Karaoke

Sunday, September 11 Live Music

Aiken Speakeasy and Eats (Aiken) - Live Jazz Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Brunch w/ Mike Frost and Lauren Meccia Tin Lizzy’s - John Sutton Band Wild Wing - Prettier Than Matt The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn

What’s Tonight?

Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane

Monday, September 12 Live Music

Metro Coffeehouse & Pub - Blues Monday w/ Famous Last Words

What’s Tonight?

Joe’s Underground - Poker Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Somewhere in Augusta - World Tavern Poker Wild Wing - Trivia Wing Place (Aiken) - Trivia

Tuesday, September 13 Live Music

Fox’s Lair - Irish Music Night w/ Dr. John Fisher and the Undefeated Army Joe’s Underground - Open Mic The Willcox (Aiken) - Hal Shreck

What’s Tonight?

Bar West - Trivia The Cotton Patch - Trivia Limelite Cafe - Bottom’s Up Trivia Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Trivia Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Somewhere in Augusta - Big Prize Trivia Soul Bar - Soul Night w/ DJ Matto & Friends Twisted Burrito - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper

Wednesday, September 14 Live Music

Fox’s Lair - Open Mic Hosted by Happy Bones The Highlander - Open Mic Night Shannon’s - Mike and Walter Soul Bar - Vilai Harrington & the HHF, Jaycie & the Beards Wild Wing - Matt Brantley

What’s Tonight?

The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Bar West - Karaoke Chevy’s - Karaoke Cotton Patch - Trivia and Tunes Knight’s Lounge - Game Night The Loft - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke Pizza Joint (Evans) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper The Playground - Krazy Karaoke w/ Big Troy Polo Tavern (Aiken) - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Sky City - Wednesday Night Conspiracy w/ DJ Knightmare Somewhere in Augusta - The Comedy Zone Southbound Smokehouse - Trivia

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Stillwater Taproom - Pub Quiz Surrey Tavern - Trivia w/ Christian and Mickey

Big & Rich w/ Cowboy Troy and DJ Sinister

Upcoming

Elsewhere

Chasing Savannah

- Evans Towne Center Park November 4

- Backyard Tavern September 16

Puff Daddy, Lil Kim, Mase, 112, Total, Carl Thomas, The Lox, French Montana

Riff Raff Kings Reunion Show

- Philips Arena, Atlanta September 8

- Sky City September 17 TI, Mario, Red Cafe

- Bell Auditorium September 24 Mike Durand Cancer Fund Poker Run & Benefit Show

- Backyard Tavern September 24 Esperanza Spalding, Preservation Hall Jazz Band

- Bell Auditorium September 29 Drivin’ N Cryin’

- Sky City September 30

Brandi Carlile

- Georgia Theatre, Athens September 8 Ja Rule, Ashanti

- Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta September 9 Brian Wilson

- Fox Theatre, Atlanta September 9 Television

- Georgia Theatre, Athens September 10 Joanna Newsom

I Love the ‘90s Tour w/ Salt N Pepa, Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Kid N Play, Rob Base, Tone Loc, Color Me Badd

- Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta September 11

- Bell Auditorium October 6

Bebel Gilberto

Yonder Mountain String Band, Fruition

- Jessye Norman Amphitheatre October 6 Blues Traveler, the Marcus King Band, Cranford Hollow

- Evans Towne Center Park October 14 Mountain Faith

- Imperial Theatre October 14 Jucifer

- Sky City October 25 ZZ Top

- Bell Auditorium October 26 Moon Taxi, Big Something

- Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee, North Augusta October 28 Gin Blossoms, Tonic

- Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee, North Augusta October 29

Kanye West

- Philips Arena, Atlanta September 12

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- City Winery, Atlanta September 13 The James Brown Band

- Music Hall, Charleston, S.C. September 14 Widespread Panic

- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Alpharetta September 16

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- Center Stage, Atlanta September 16 Indigo Girls

- Georgia Theatre, Athens September 16 Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick

- Chastain Park, Atlanta September 17 Cameo, the SOS Band, Klymaxx, Cherrelle

- Wolf Creek Amphitheater, Atlanta September 17

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SIGHTINGS

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James Whitlock with Chrissy and Bryce Beecher at Andrew’s Place.

Jonathan Sloat and Nicole Bradburry with Samantha and Thomas Jones at Rhinehart’s Oyster Bar.

Brenda Patterson, Halya Patterson-Rhone and Cassandra Bussey at Rhinehart’s Oyster Bar.

Garrett Gibson, Hannah Ellefson, Sierra Hendrix and Chris Gorken at Wild Wing.

Kim Metz, Brooke Beckum and Jeni Lerch at Wild Wing.

Quinton Ludwig with Tina and Barry Davis at Wild Wing.

Shane and Fiona Lysse with Mike and Russell Lindsey at World of Beer.

Theodora Szasz, Camilla Vienceslau, Cam MaCarthy and Nicole Klee at World of Beer.

Jennifer Mark, Phoebe Rice, Shannon Schoenberger and Deborah Harper at World of Beer.

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THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST

By Paolo Pasco/Edited by Will Shortz ACROSS 1 Ditch 6 See-through clothing material 10 Listens to Shakespeare?

15 Taiping Rebellion general 18 Tourist’s report 20 Ring or sphere 21 Mail 22 Reason to scream, “Why won’t this damn thing locate airplanes?!”?

23 Honorary title in Wisconsin?

25 ____ Aduba of “Orange Is the New Black” 26 Insect that shorted out an early computer, spawning the term “computer bug” 27 “Ciao” 29 Surmise 30 Hamiltons 32 Domain of “Hamilton” 34 City with 500 attractions?

36 Takes in 38 Bay ____ 39 Section of “Aida,” e.g.

41 Letters after CD 42 “Hey, let’s gather 100 people to enact laws and ratify treaties”?

46 Fired (up) 47 Glow 48 Get by 49 Super ____ 50 Listen to violinist Itzhak’s music?

52 Like blue moons 53 Norm: Abbr.

54 California missionary Junípero ____ 55 “Ready to relieve ’em of a ____ or two” (“Les Misérables” lyric) 56 Stamp incorrectly, in a way 58 Group that appeared in the movie “Grease” 60 Oscars grp.

64 Out of gas, informally 65 Soft drink favored by the Marines?

68 Stephen of “Interview With the Vampire” 69 Sticky spots?

71 Cathedral feature 72 Blazing successes 74 “Oh, you’re funny-y-y-y …”

76 Indian wear 77 Super ____ 78 Setting for the beginning of “The Book of Mormon” 79 Church response that’s taken as a

given?

83 Lead-in to Pablo or Carlos 84 Like Navy SEALs 85 “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” sounds 86 “Got it” 87 Newspaper essay on why not to go outdoors?

89 Skit show, for short 90 E-cigarette output 91 Frat-boy types 92 Assn.

93 Top of the agenda 95 Fastener with a ring-shaped head 97 Cries of approval 101 Tennis’s King of Clay 102 Cry from comic-book civilians 105 Futile 107 Meadow 108 Woody playing a medieval baron?

110 Books written entirely in chat rooms?

113 Robert of “Airplane!”

114 Singer LaBelle 115 TLC and Destiny’s Child 116 Most “Doctor Who” characters, for short 117 “What if …,” informally 118 ____ cone 119 On edge

33 Mythical father of Harmonia, strangely enough 35 Southern chain 37 Took in 39 America’s Cup, e.g.

40 Rostand protagonist ____ de Bergerac 42 Sunday delivery 43 Bush labor secretary Chao 44 Sips 45 Puts under 46 Bits of truth 47 Name on many a college hall, informally 50 One easily bowled over?

51 Laugh-filled broadcast 53 Racer’s brand 54 More see-through 57 Noted tea locale 58 The Titanic, e.g.

59 Gucci competitor 61 Bit of expert advice 62 Fill with gas 63 Like pageant contestants, typically 66 “Full speed ahead!”

67 Push-up muscle, informally 70 “That means …”

73 Passing remarks?

75 Showed over 77 Nisan observances 79 Green spirit DOWN 80 Something felt at Christmas 1 Walk with pride 81 Post-Christmas events 2 Crosswords in 1924-25, e.g.

82 Hit upside the head, in slang 3 Home inspector’s concern 83 Snoot 4 “Selma” director DuVernay 84 Eternally, to poets 5 Locks in place for a while?

87 Words of concession 6 What the “1” of “1/2” represents 88 Liable to spoil?

7 Intellectual 90 Cousin of a lemming 8 Litigate 91 Sch. whose honor code includes 9 Home-remedy drink chastity 10 Bill of “Trainwreck” 94 Staffs 11 Aladdin, e.g.

95 Start of a few choice words?

12 “Ratatouille” rat 96 Big dipper 13 Embroiled (in) 98 Native of Alaska 14 Biological pouch 99 Goes, “Ow, ow, ow!”

15 Los Angeles Lakers’ home until 1999 100 Like the response “Talk to the 16 Assent to a married mujer hand!”

17 89-Across character played by Adam 103 Adele, voicewise Sandler 104 Spot checkers?

19 “Tao Te Ching” philosopher 106 One of Asta’s masters 21 Mailed 109 College-level H.S. courses 24 “Howdy” 111 “Dios ____!”

28 “____, verily” 112 The “V” of fashion’s “DVF” 31 Gray, say

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BOX TOPS It was a long, slow weekend at the box office.

RANK TITLES

WEEKEND GROSS TOTAL GROSS WEEK # LAST WEEK

1

DON’T BREATHE

$15,833,223

$51,257,175

2

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2

SUICIDE SQUAD

$9,910,256

$297,327,572

5

2

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KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS $6,375,278

$34,236,714

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3

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PETE’S DRAGON

$6,349,807

$64,101,746

4

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5

SAUSAGE PARTY

$5,193,461

$88,339,585

4

4

In Theaters September 9

DRAMA “Sully,” rated PG-13,

starring Tom Hanks, Laura Linney, Aaron Eckhart.

The man who captained the Miracle on the Hudson in 2009, Sully Sullenberger, is incredibly lucky, both in life and in the movies. Not only did he save all 155 aboard the plane he was piloting when both engines blew by carrying out a best-selling-novelworthy landing in the Hudson River, he gets to see Tom Hanks play him on the big screen. We think Captain Sullenberger should invest in a few lottery tickets.

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HORROR HORROR FAMILY “When the Bough Breaks,” rated PG- “The Disappointments Room,” rated “The Wild Life,” rated PG, starring 13, starring Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Romany Malco. Couple can’t conceive. Couple finds the perfect woman to be their surrogate. Said surrogate infiltrates their lives and tries to take the wife’s place. Happens every day.

R, starring Kate Beckinsale, Lucas Till. We can’t imagine a worse name for this scarer, about a mother and son who move into a dream home only to find horrors in the attic. Seriously, “The Disappointments Room?”

Sounds more like a sad drama about a psychiatrist and his patient.

Matthias Scheweighhofer, Kaya Yanar, Ilka Bessin, Dieter Hallervorden. A parrot tells the story of Robinson Crusoe.

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