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Table of Contents May 18, 2017

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OPINION

Jenny is Wright: 6 | Kris Fisher: 8

The Whine Line Augustans should buy more mirrors, so they can see that they really shouldn’t wear that... This whine is directed to Ron Cross who twice in the past year has included a government paid insert with my water bill in which he ranted about his personal social/political views. How is this okay? When I was a government employee I was told I couldn’t even put a political sign in my yard! Ron, I advise you to spend more time doing your job and less time using government publications as your personal sounding board. From what I’ve seen and heard lately there are many people who aren’t too happy with your job performance, so you might need to concentrate your energy there. So tired of seeing all those plastic signs lining the roadways in Columbia County. Trashy. Can we not do something? On the road again; the sign reads, “Lane closed 1 Mile”, so I get over. Plenty of cars ignoring it. Next sign reads, “Lane closed 1500 feet.” Still several cars whizzing by. Suddenly, I have to brake, hard. Traffic is stopped and I’m hoping the semi behind me is paying attention. Why are we stopped? Because those same privileged drivers are pulling into the still open lane once they’re at the head of the line. If the state or county wants to make some serious money they should station a herd of patrol cars at every single lane roadblock, and hand out tickets for, oh, I dunno: “Improper Lane Change,” or “Failure to Merge,” or the most appropriate, “Driving Like a Privileged Asshat.” Calling people snowflake. You must never have seen roofs collaps when snowflakes get togehter. And your second Amendmed right, snowflakes got the same right. You’ll never know what hit you. In one week I get confronted with two suicides. A teacher in my son’s school, and the CEO at my wife’s job. I give up. What the hell is going on with everybody? The lights being installed at the Riverwatch I20 interchange are spaced twice as far apart as the ones on lower Riverwatch. Who is the GED planner that confused lighting radius with diameter and specified twice as many lights as necessary on lower Riverwatch? The lights look ridiculous and have wasted taxpayer money. When will incompetent government workers be held accountable?

If you are graduating from a Columbia County school this year, take a stand and avoid shaking hands with a man who will not answer questions regarding claims he has falsely called himself a Ranger. If he had any honor he would resign but he didn’t get or deserve a honorable discharge from the Army so we know he won’t do the right thing. Shame on you Mr Trivia. If you know a veteran then ask them to research this and start attending every school board meeting. What do you expect from democrats when the minority leader is #SchmuckHumor? That blank space on the Augusta Waterworks wall needs to go to Jay Jacobs- he just had an awesome show in a gallery in Savannah. These boring landscape paintings need to take a back seat to more unique perspectives. Southern art is more than ducks, lakes, trees, and golf. Columbia County.... looks like some developers are trying to sneek in Section 8 housing next to Walgreens on Furys Ferry. Rumor has it that they tried on Columbia Road but were not successful. I hope our Commissioners are watching this carefully. Reminds me of similar housing that ‘slid in’ a few years ago. Why did you give our country to a dictator? Are you satisfied? The President of the United States who spends his time fighting on twitter? Are you satisfied? Who fires and threatens anyone who opposes Him? Who escalates us towards war with Saudi Arabia, China, North Korea, whoever puts their fists up? Who gotta face them -our kids not his! Come on a wall for Mexico yes or no-make up your mind man? Make retired seniors pay the highest taxes? Higher medical premiums and fewer services? Are you frightened yet? Are you satisfied?

WHINELINE@THEMETROSPIRIT.COM Have something you want to get off your chest? Send your whines to whineline@themetrospirit.com. The Metro Spirit reserves the right to edit submitted whines for content, but we will otherwise print them pretty much exactly as you type them… spelling errors and all.

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15 in 5 Jenny is Wright Because I love a lIst. especIally a random lIst. 1. If you missed The Augusta Players’ production of “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend, you missed a magical one. It was Debi Ballas’ last directorial responsibility with the organization, and she went out with a bang. Kudos to a wonderful cast and crew on a job well done. 2. Don’t fret. You can catch next season. Visit augustaplayers.org for show information. 3. I love brunch. I’ve seen where brunch haters make fun of brunch, but what’s not to love? Breakfast food is delicious any time of day. Mimosas prevent scurvy. Count me in. 4. Looking for good brunch spots in town? There are plenty: Whiskey Bar (Kitchen), Fuse, Tako Sushi, Edgar’s Grille, The Partridge Inn and Bodega Ultima will get you started. 5. Speaking of brunch, I was out and about on Sunday, and I was shocked to hear a restaurant patron yelling across the room at the bartender. Apparently the order was a Bloody Mary, no olives. Know how I know? He was yelling it across the room at the bartender. In that you’re-an-idiot tone, the a-hole was telling the bartender how stupid it was to put olives in a Bloody Mary, because it ruins the whole drink. Well, now we all know, dude. 6. Would you believe the olive yeller was wearing a church name tag? Like, a tag from his church with his name on it. Apparently, he’s a minister. Jesus loves y’all. Jesus loves, y’all. 7. The Man and I celebrated our 15-year anniversary last week. Since everyone always says it, I’ll say it, too. Time flies. We didn’t have much time to go much actual celebrating, but we’re pretty proud of our accomplishment. Marriage is no easy job. That said, it’s a hell of a fun one. 8. My parents divorced after 15 years of marriage. I have several friends who’ve already split up. Some are in the midst of separating as we speak. I can’t imagine it. I’m sure they didn’t plan for it. 9. People ask our secret. Ha! There’s no secret. Curveballs are frequent, and kids take up so very much time and energy. We simply have a common goal. We’re staying together. Even if it seems rough at the time, we’ll be there on the flip side, together. Even if he does still load the dishwasher incorrectly. 10. Last year, on Mother’s Day, my mom got to see The Boy on stage. It was the first time she’d been able to make it, and it was his biggest role yet. It was also the only Mother’s Day she and I would spend together as moms. I wouldn’t trade that one day for all the other Mother’s Days. 11. I now understand what it’s like to miss my mom on Mother’s Day. There were years when we weren’t speaking, but this one was different, because we couldn’t.

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12. Next week, The Girl graduates from fifth grade. We’re leaving the little school we’ve loved since The Boy was in kindergarten. As weepy as that makes me, I can’t wait to have both kids under the same roof. And both in middle school. Wait. That last part. We’re about to have two teenagers. And all the hormones. 13. I’m also turning 40 next week. More on that later. I’m pretty excited about it, really. 14. Summer break is so close, and I can hardly stand it any longer. I’m ready for activities to pause, and I’m ready for a break from “hurry up, it’s time to go,” and “did you do your homework?” Why can kids run like their feet are on fire in order to win a soccer game, but telling them to hurry any other time usually results in a slower pace? 15. To the summer’s slower pace! Cheers! JENNY WRIGHT’S humorous observations on marriage, motherhood and living in Augusta have earned her a devoted following, both in print and on Facebook. When she’s not spying on other parents in the carpool line at school, you’ll probably find her with either a camera, tennis racquet or wine glass in her hand.

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any Given saturday Kris fisher No. 4’s football seasoN came to a dramatic end last weekend. You may remember me writing that my youngest son was playing spring football for a team called the Patriots. Cheering for his team was bittersweet. While I want to see him succeed at everything he does, as an Atlanta Falcons fan I detest all things “Patriot” right now. Alas, here I was. It was Super Bowl Saturday and I’m there to cheer on the Patriots in hopes that they will defeat the Falcons for the championship trophy. It’s times like these that I know God has a wicked sense of humor. My son was excited all week. All the players were more than ready. Both teams played very well. The game was back and forth and the score very close. In the end, the clock ticked down and the Falcons won by one point. One #%$^&@ing point. There are a lot of things that, as a father, you’re prepared to handle: kids getting in trouble at school, your child’s first speeding ticket, a boy breaking your daughter’s heart. These are things I expect. What never crossed my mind was the heartbreak an 8-year-old feels when his team, who has dominated all season, loses their championship game. I guess as a fan of Georgia and Atlanta sports teams, I have just grown numb to my teams failing when it matters most. But, I forget that these kids didn’t live through the Super Bowl of 1999. They don’t remember UGA bobbling a football into the hands of an Auburn player to send the Tigers to the SEC Championship game (and, ultimately, the National Championship game). They didn’t have to listen to their wife, the Cavs fan, after they swept the Hawks in the playoffs two years in a row. Or, any of the other countless examples I could mention. This was No. 4’s first taste of the extreme low that only sports can deliver. And there’s really nothing I could do to help. All I could do was put my arm around his shoulder, let him know I was there and let it burn. But, to make matters worse, I had to make sure he knew to be a good sport. Through teary eyes and a wash of emotions, I made sure he congratulated the other team. After all, they deserved it. They played harder than they had all season. Unfortunately, some of the other parents didn’t feel the same way. As these games go, there were a couple of calls that were questioned by our parents and coaches. Maybe they were bad calls and maybe there weren’t. But I’ve never seen any official replay the end of a game or change the outcome because the parents and coaches complained enough. I was disappointed to see some of the parents and coaches storming off, blaming the officials, coaches and even parents of the other team. Some refused to congratulate the other team and refused the runner-up trophy. These kids are 8 and 9 years old. They don’t need their role models acting like bigger kids than they are. They played a hell of a season and lost that game by one point. You better believe I think they deserve their runner-up trophy. But, that’s what sports does to us. We get filled with so much emotion that it takes over and sometimes we just can’t think clearly. They’ll rip out our heart and we come back for more, only for it to happen all over again. Just as my son started to recover from this heartbreak, I felt a little more at ease. I started to look forward to watching games with him next season and the father/son bonding that comes along with it. As the tears finally stopped, he sighed a big sigh and said “I hate the Falcons.” Ouch! Ya cut me, kid… ya cut me deep.

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. 18MAY2017

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NeWS The True Colors of Scott Johnson While there has been a lot of talk about the investigation by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office into claims of a “hostile work environment” brought by former EMA Director Pam Tucker against County Administrator Scott Johnson, it wasn’t just county employees complaining about Johnson’s actions. During the sheriff’s investigation of the complaints against Johnson, a recording of a private citizen’s encounter with Johnson was also reviewed. And while Johnson can try to claim that he wasn’t threatening this private individual, anyone who listens to the recording would likely disagree. This individual, who shall remain anonymous because the recording was provided to the sheriff’s office only because he emailed each of the commissioners a copy of his conversation with Johnson, is a local banker. Following Tucker’s abrupt resignation in late January, this private citizen posted some critical comments of Johnson’s action on social media. Apparently, Johnson saw these comments and wasn’t happy at all. Johnson decided to confront this individual and called him up. At first, Johnson tries to calmly talk to this individual and find out why he was posting negative comments about him. “I just want to chat with you for just a second,” Johnson says in the recorded phone call. “I thought of a hundred ways about how to do this or how to make this call or who to make it to or how I should do that, but I just wanted to let you know that I really considered us friends and I know we’ve worked together and you’ve been on our Civil Service Board and for some of the comments that you’ve made on social media without even talking to me, I just wanted you to know that it has really hurt my feelings.” Awwww... poor Scott Johnson. His feelings got hurt. “Out of thousands of comments, you are the only call that I’ve made and the only reason I’m making it is because I feel like we were to the point where you at least could have (talked to me), before you said some of the things that you said,” Johnson says on the recording. This private individual then tries to explain why he was frustrated with Johnson’s actions. “Scott, I had an hour long conversation with Barry Smith a few months ago,” the private individual states. Smith is the former director of the Community and Leisure Services Division in Columbia County who also unexpectedly resigned in July 2015 after having problems Johnson’s leadership. “How do you think that went?” the private individual asks Johnson. “I don’t know,” Johnson replies. “That is between you and Barry Smith.” But this private individual doesn’t let Johnson off the 10 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

hook that easily. “It didn’t go well,” he states. “He was forced out. He gave you a demand letter of a resignation with a severance demand and told you that you had two hours to do it. And you pulled it off. Now, why y’all wouldn’t do that for Pam Tucker, I don’t know why?” Earlier this year, Smith told the Metro Spirit that he resigned from his job with the county because Johnson was being untruthful about the circumstances surrounding the hiring of three community events specialist positions. However, when Smith resigned, he demanded the county provide him with a seven-month severance package and his remaining paid time off (PTO.) Within a few hours after his resignation, Johnson agreed to Smith’s request for severance pay. However, Johnson refused to provide Tucker with a severance package when she resigned on Jan 31. But that wasn’t the only controversy that this private individual had discovered about Johnson. “Then, I had a county employee tell me that you cussed her out over an issue,” the private individual tells Johnson over the phone. “Who was that?” Johnson asks. “I’m not going to tell you,” the individual replies. “Why?” Johnson asks. “Tell me who it was.” But the individual refuses to name the specific employee. “I hope it comes up in the investigation,” the individual states. By this time, Johnson is done being polite. “I tell you what,” Johnson says, clearly angered by the

entire conversation. “I handled it the wrong way. You and I are done. And our relationship with you and your bank are done as long as I’m county administrator. And I will make that known when all of this is done.” So, the county administrator of Columbia County in this recorded phone call actually tells a local banker that the county is going to end any kind of relationship it has with his bank because of comments the banker made on social media. That is totally unethical. Johnson is basically threatening this banker and trying to hurt him professionally just because some of his posts on social media hurt Johnson’s feelings. Hello? Calling all Columbia County residents. Do you really want a county administrator who behaves that recklessly? It is one thing to call a banker up and ask him about the comments, but then to attack the bank and threaten to pull any of the county’s money out of that bank is wrong on so many levels. But Johnson didn’t stop there. “I’m going to tell you, at the end of this investigation, you are going to be embarrassed because a lot of things were said and done that are going to come out in the investigation, not by me, but by other people,” Johnson said. “I want the investigation.” The banker then tells Johnson that he felt someone other than the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office should be conducting the investigation. “It needs to be a third party,” the banker says. Johnson insists that wasn’t his call. “I didn’t ask for the investigation,” Johnson says. “I 18MAY2017

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didn’t ask for it.” However, the banker tells Johnson that he doesn’t believe that excuse. “You have the ear of the chairman,” he says, referring to Columbia County Chairman Ron Cross. “Come on. You understand that a third party has to be involved in this.” Johnson says he was completely “hands off” with the investigation. “You were very involved in this,” the banker states. “What I hear from the county employees is that everyone is scared the sh** of you. And what did you tell me about the whistleblower line? ‘There is no f***ing way we are doing that.’ I mean, really? Those were your words. Why would you not allow that?” Earlier this year, there was a discussion by members of the Columbia County Civil Service Commission about whether the county should create a whistleblower phone line that employees could anonymously voice their concerns about the county. Johnson said he didn’t want a whistleblower line because he wanted the county employees to come to him instead. “Well, Scott, you called every employee up from EMA to try to trash her,” the banker says, referring to Johnson’s internal investigation of former EMA Deputy Director Rusty Welsh’s complaints against Pam Tucker. In Welsh’s resignation letter, he claimed Tucker was “controlling, manipulative, condescending, arrogant, disrespectful, hypocritical and juvenile” while serving as his boss. Following Welsh’s resignation, Tucker alleges that Johnson attempted to coerce additional complaints about her from some of her other employees. In the recorded phone conversation, Johnson asks the banker how he knows about the internal investigation he conducted. “How many employees did I call up?” Johnson asks. “I don’t know,” the banker replies. “How do you justify calling even one?” Johnson insists on the recording that he had every right to talk to the other employees. “I had a hostile work environment complaint,” Johnson replies. “You sure do now,” the banker quips. But Johnson continues to argue that he was just doing his job as an administrator. “What does Policy 308.1 say, Mr. Civil Service Mayor?” Johnson sarcastically asks. “What does Policy 308.1 say?” The banker brushes off Johnson’s remarks. “You know what? It doesn’t matter, Scott, because every time we have a hearing, you change the rules,” he says. That comment gave Johnson another opportunity for a veiled threat. “Well, it won’t matter after this. You are right,” Johnson remarks. “Why not?” the banker asks. “It just won’t matter,” Johnson says. Basically, it appears that Johnson is hinting that the banker will no longer have a seat on the Civil Service Commission. “Look, I’m done talking to you,” Johnson bluntly states. “Our friendship is over. Our relationship is over. Continue your bashing. I am very disappointed.” But the banker points out that Johnson really crossed the line during this phone conversation. “Well, let me go ahead and tell you, you have threatened to remove (my) bank from the county business,” the banker states. However, Johnson denies that he did any such thing. “I didn’t threaten you with anything,” Johnson replies. The banker disagrees. “Oh, OK, well, you made a promise then. How about that?” the banker asks. There is a brief pause and the banker then lets Johnson in on a little secret. “And, OK, this conversation is being recorded,” the banker says. “So you do what you’ve got to do.” At that point, the call immediately ends. Johnson is gone, but his words didn’t vanish into thin air. Whether Johnson wants to admit it or not, he threatened to take county business away from a local bank just because of comments made on social media. That is not a county administrator acting in the best interests of the county. That is simply a county administrator behaving badly.

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Continuing the Tradition The airmen of note bring big band to augusta

By Amy Christian When big band legend Glenn Miller left fame behind in 1942 to join the Armed Forces, he was at the pinnacle of his career. “It’s kind of interesting: When he joined he was at the height of his popularity, said Air Force SMSgt. Tyler Kuebler. “He was like the equivalent of, I don’t know, like a Justin Bieber or a Taylor Swift or something. I think it was calculated at one point that he took a million percent pay cut to enlist in the Air Force and serve his country.” Right before Christmas in 1944, Major Glenn Miller’s planned disappeared over the English Channel. In 1950, the U.S. Air Force Band, made up of six musical ensembles, was created to carry on Miller’s legacy. One of the ensembles, the Airmen of Note, will swing through Augusta on Thursday, May 25, on their way to play the Jacksonville Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 27. While here, they play a free concert at 7 p.m. at Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School. SMSgt. Kuebler, who serves as superintendent (second in command) of the Airmen of Note and plays lead alto sax, takes the band’s mission of remembering both Miller’s music and service to his country seriously. “The band was created specifically to carry on the tradition that Major Glenn Miller started in the Air Force’s dance orchestra,” he explained. “Ever since then we pay tribute to his music at every single concert we do, so we have that lineage and heritage of his music, and then we also try to stay on the cutting edge of contemporary jazz and big band. So it’s a really wide range of music and styles that we present to the audience.” SMSgt. Kuebler, like most members of the 18-piece ensemble, has an advanced music degree. He’s actually Dr. SMSgt. Kuebler, if you want to get technical about it. Similarly, most did not enlist in the Air Force until they had auditioned and obtained a spot in the band, a world-renowned one with an excellent reputation both within the military and in the civilian music community. “The band has an international reputation for being one of the best big bands out there and I was aware of the band since I started music, boy, I guess in elementary school?” he explained. “I heard the band live when I was in high school when they headlined a jazz festival in California where I lived at the time and, after I’d finished my master’s degree, I was living in Los Angeles and freelancing, teaching, just living the professional musician lifestyle, and I had some friends in the band who gave me a call and said, ‘Hey the lead tenor spot has opened up. You should come and audition.’ So I sent a tape in and made the final and they invited out for the live audition and that was 1998.” Members of the band go through basic training before joining the band at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. “We don’t get moved around like most military members,” he said of the unusual military career path. “Once we’re in D.C. we stay her for our entire career, so it’s not unusual for someone to spend 23 years in the band. We do have other collateral duties inside our unit that are related to our musical mission, but this is our job in the Air Force and it’s a really unique job.” SMSgt. Kuebler said the band’s year is divided into season, with summer spent in town performing at different landmarks: The U.S. Capitol steps, the Air Force Memorial and the Washington Monument, to name a few. The spring is spent focusing on the Jazz Heritage Series. “We bring in international jazz artists and record with them,” SMSgt. Kuebler said. “We put on a concert in the area and then we record it and release it as a CD that we send out as a free product across the country and Canada that they can play on Veterans Day or July Fourth.” The Airmen used to tour in both the spring and fall and, with the exception of this outing, is now limited to the fall. This short series, anchored around their appearance at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, is a way for them to fulfill their other mission, which is community outreach. The band has an education outreach program called Advancing Innovation Through 12 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

Music (AIM), which allows them to work with students at clinics and master classes, and they often conduct these in conjunction with their concerts. It is a way for the general public to interact with members of the military, which most have little chance of doing. “I think the power of the band is that many people are never exposed to military personnel,” SMSgt. Kuebler said. “It’s not every day that you get to see what people in the military do, so it’s our job to go out into the communities and give them a taste of the excellence that all of our brothers and sisters in the Air Force are showing on a daily basis. We try to represent them so people in the communities have an idea of what’s going on in the Air Force. So it’s a great tool to spread that message.” 18MAY2017

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“I think it really boils down to our core mission statement: Being able to represent and honor not only the Air Force, but to honor the service of the veterans that have come before us,” he continued. “We have so many veterans who show up just to come and see a military group again. I can’t tell you the number of times people have broken down and cried, and you can see the pride and service they live by. To honor their service and to represent the current crop of active-duty, guard and reserve people, that’s a huge honor for us to do.” The UniTed STaTeS air Force airmen oF noTe Davidson Fine Arts School Theatre Thursday, May 25 7 p.m. Free, but tickets required eventbrite.com (search for USAF Band)

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WHAT COULD BE BETTER than two fun-filled days of incredible live music, down-home barbecue cookin’, a fabulous beer garden, pig races, pony rides and a cook-off, all in one family friendly atmosphere? Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que & Music Festival is the definition of springtime fun. Ever since Cathy Varnadore came up with the idea of Papa Joe’s BanjoB-Que & Music Festival several years ago to honor the legacy of her late father, Joe Pond, it has been a huge success each and every year. Varnadore and her dedicated team at A.B. Beverage Company have created a festival that not only showcases her dad’s love of live bluegrass music and barbecue, but, most importantly, the love of family. This year, Banjo-B-Que is proud to welcome back as the festival’s headliner The Avett Brothers, pictured at left. While The Avett Brothers might be from Concord, N.C., the band has long been a local favorite ever since their earliest days playing at Stillwater Taproom in downtown Augusta. The Avett Brothers are known for high-energy shows and playing intense gigs featuring sibling musicians Scott and Seth Avett. Other bands featured in this year’s festival include Greensky Bluegrass, Banditos, The Defibulators, Natchez Tracers, Cicada Rhythm, Hog Slop String Band, Harvest Thieves, Niles Foley, Kyshona Armstrong, Little Roy & Lizzie, Sailing to Denver, The Mason Jars, The Ramblin’ Fevers, Delta Cane, Royal Johnson, The High Divers, Laney Jones & the Spirits, Villain Family, Porter Oaks and West King String Band.

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All proceeds raised at Banjo-B-Que beneﬁt the Joseph R. Pond Memorial Foundation. Papa Joe’s wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Pond, manages the endowment with the CSRA Community Foundation. Her goal is to help fund charitable organizations in the CSRA with a special focus on cancer-related organizations. Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que & Music Festival provides guests with an unbelievable amount of fun and for such a good cause, it simply can’t be missed. Still not sure if you want to go? Then just take a look at these pictures from last year. After doing so, you won’t be able to resist buying your tickets. PAPA JOE’S BANJO-B-QUE & MUSIC FESTIVAL Evans Towne Center Park Friday, May 26, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday: $35, general, and $100, VIP Saturday: $45, general, and $200, VIP Two-day pass: $70, general; $250, VIP banjobque.com 16 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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Calendar: 28 | Music Listings: 34 If you have any questions, or would like to submit an event to our calendar, please email Amy Christian at amy@themetrospirit.com.

uncommonly Fun no, you’re not imagining things. It’s not fall, yet the folks at Westobou just couldn’t wait until October. They had to bring the inventive fun their signature event is known for to us in May. At least for two days, that is. Springboard by Westobou is an action-packed couple of days in the Augusta Common that starts off Friday with live music from Bethany and the Southside Boys, followed by a Starlight Cinema Feature showing of the Disney family hit “Moana.” You already know the movie is going to be good, but you really should do yourself a favor and come early enough to check out the pipes on Bethany Davis. That girl can sing. On both Friday night and Saturday, visitors will also find strange and wonderful things like glowing cotton candy, popcorn, Vic’s Food Truck, life-sized games and beer. And don’t forget to watch the skateboarders shred on the Pop-Up Plaza, featuring homemade obstacles painted by a local artist. Saturday, the Starlight Cinema showing is “La La Land,” and live music beforehand will be provided by pianist Aaron Darch and local band Stink Bamboo. During the day, however, there will be a cornhole tournament for prizes, tots soccer, A Yoga Dance Party at 4:30 p.m., and a Big Kids Table, with art from Wolf and Finch contemporary art gallery. This much fun will make you pine for October, when the Westobou Festival has five whole days to play with. We can’t wait to see what they bring us this year. Springboard by WeStobou Augusta Common Friday, May 19, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. Free Cornhole tournament registration: augustasportsleagues.com/events.php?id=72 westobou.org

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Mike “Sarge” Manning is in the Air Force and serves as a youth minister. But, as his Facebook page says, “Don’t let his calm demeanor and smile fool you either; this guy knows how to throw down and have a good time when the beat drops.” See this hip-hop artist live at Joe’s Underground tonight at 8 p.m. The free show is also open to other artists, who are invited to come and perform their own material.

It’s Friday, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with some beer and a little barbecue at Southbound Smokehouse. Stick around after dinner for CBDB, a prog rock/jam band from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who will hit the stage at about 9 p.m. They call their music Joyfunk; others call it soulful and smart. We call it the perfect way to start the weekend.

If you and your family don’t know about Imagination Station, now’s a great day to find out. The children’s museum in Hickman Park has great interactive displays and fun activities, and, today from 1-3 p.m., they take to the playground for Family Fun Day. Mr. Bill, His Girlfriend Nancy and His Guitar George will all make an appearance, and there will also be crafts, games, snacks and book giveaways. In other words, the kids will sleep like angels tonight.

It’s a great time of year for a bike ride, so grab your helmet and wheels and head to the Savannah Rapids Pavilion for the 25th Annual Lock to Lock Ride at 2 p.m. You can either ride 37 or 18.5 miles along the Augusta Canal Area, and there are plenty of rest stops along the way (including the famous Sno-Cone one). Bike support, food at the halfway point, YooHoos at the finish round out what is sure to be a great day. $35.

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Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.

Peace in the Park Pendleton King Park Sunday, May 21 1-3 p.m. A meditation and mindfulness fair presented by The Yoga Center and the Southeastern Buddhist Community. peaceinthepark.us

2pm - 4pm Browsing the Internet for Beginners Diamond Lakes Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.

Wed May 24

11:30am Environment Matters Lunch and Learn Columbia County Library Led by Margarete Alligood and Tripp Williams. Participants should bring their own lunches. Pre-registration required. Call 706863-1946, ext. 4, or visit gchrl.org.

6pm Tertulia: Spanish Conversation Group Headquarters Branch Library A group for beginner to intermediate Spanish speakers. Call 317-695-4748.

Thu May 25

9am - 11am Computer Help for Absolute Beginners Wallace Branch Library Call to schedule an appointment. Call 706722-6275 or visit arcpls.org.

7pm - 8:30pm Wills, Estates and Probate

ARTS Fri May 19

Noon Art at Lunch: The Sea Islands, Past to Present Morris Museum of Art Led by author Lawrence S. Rowland. $12, members; $16, non-members. Catered lunch included. Pre-registration required. Call 706724-7501 or visit themorris.org.

Sat May 20

10am - 1pm Photos to Paintings: A Day at the Beach Aiken Center for the Arts $60; pre-registration required. Call 803-6419094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org.

Dance Ongoing

The Art of Swing Dancing Jessye Norman School of the Arts A class held Fridays from 7-8 p.m. that begins May 26 and goes through June 30. Taught by Mario Lett of Lett’s Dance. No experience necessary and a partner is encouraged by not necessary. $7 per class. To sign up, call 706-828-7768 or visit jessyenormanschool.org.

EDUCATION Thu May 18

9am - 11am Computer Help for Absolute Beginners Wallace Branch Library 28 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

Call to schedule an appointment. Call 706722-6275 or visit arcpls.org.

11:30am Workplace Substance Abuse: Prevention, Detection and Treatment Options Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce A Third Thursday Business Builder lunch meeting sponsored by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and RiverMend Health Centers Augusta. Lunch is provided. Free, chamber members; $15, non-members. Pre-registration required. Call 706-821-1300 or visit augustametrochamber.com.

7pm - 8:30pm End of Life Issues Aiken Public Library A free legal clinic. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.

Fri May 19

8am - 10am Institute of Internal Auditors CSRA Meeting Golden Corral This event, worth one CPE credit, begins with sign-in at 8 a.m. Breakfast is at 8:15 a.m. and the meeting, featuring speaker Neil Gordon, founder of Buzz on Biz and the Gordon Group, begins at 8:30 a.m. Gordon’s topic is “Separating Fact From Fiction: Stories from a Reporter.” Nomination and appointment of new officers begins at 9:30 a.m. $10, meeting only; $15, meeting and breakfast. Email iia.csra@gmail.com.

10am Google School

Columbia County Library Participants will learn about Google’s many services, including books, maps and shopping. Pre-registration required. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

1:30pm Social Media Columbia County Library Participants will learn the basics of Instagram and Snapchat. Pre-registration required. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

Sat May 20

10:30am Home Buyer Seminar Columbia County Library A seminar for both buyers and sellers. Preregistration required. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

Aiken Public Library A free legal clinic. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.

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 803-6402090 or visit jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org.

North Augusta Driving Tour

Augusta Museum of History Part of the Voices of the Past series of character monologues. Free with museum admission. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.

Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta Offered by appointment and includes a 30-45-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 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.

3pm Beyond ¡Hola!: A Free Basic

Tours

11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm A Petersburg Boat Captain

Conversational Class Headquarters Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-267-9053 or email speakngrow@gmail.com.

Tue May 23

10:30am Tech Tuesday Computer Class

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.

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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.

ELSEWHERE Fri May 19

7pm - 9pm CSRA-SGMA Monthly Sing Purvis Community Center, Stapleton A free event hosted by the CSRA Southern Gospel Music Association that continues on Saturday, May 20. A love offering will be taken. Visit csra-sgma.org.

Sat May 20

6pm - 8pm CSRA-SGMA Monthly Sing Purvis Community Center, Stapleton A free event hosted by the CSRA Southern Gospel Music Association. A love offering will be taken. Visit csra-sgma.org.

EXHIBITIONS Fri May 19 - Sat May 20 New Arrivals by Jay Jacobs

Wolf and Finch, 859 Broad Street The gallery will be open Friday from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday from noon-8 p.m. and all of Jacobs’ work on display will be available for purchase. Visit wolfandfinch.com.

Doctors Hospital A weekend childbirth education class that continues Sunday, May 21, from 1-5 p. m. Pre-registration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.

Mon May 22 6:30pm Refit

Headquarters Branch Library A free cardio dance class. Call 706-8212600 or visit arcpls.org.

7:30pm Beginner’s Yoga That Place Coffee Call 706-339-7011 or visit thatplacecoffee.com.

Wed May 24

5pm Breastfeeding University Hospital Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.

Thu May 25

6:30pm - 9:30pm Breastfeeding Doctors Hospital Pre-registration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.

7pm - 8:30pm Infant CPR University Hospital Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.

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HOBBIES

Thu May 18

6:30pm PWN AUG Chess Club

North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.

Sat May 20

The Book Tavern A club open to all ages and skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chess sets. Call 706-826-1940 or visit booktavern.com.

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

Sat May 20

Tue May 23

Helms College Part of the Saturday Chef series. $75; preregistration required. Call 706-651-9707 or visit helmscontinuingeducation.com.

7pm “Bride and Prejudice”

3pm “La La Land”

5:45pm Free Movie Tuesdays Headquarters Branch Library Call 706-821-2600 for weekly selections. Visit arcpls.org.

Thu May 25

7pm “Bottle Shock” North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.

HEALTH Fri May 19

6:30pm - 9:30pm Weekend Childbirth Education University Hospital Class continues Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.

Sat May 20

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KIDS-TEENS Thu May 18

6pm - 7:30pm Big Brother/Big Sister Doctors Hospital An educational and interactive class for children ages 3-8 who will soon be welcoming a new baby into the home. Preregistration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.

Fri May 19

10:15am - 12:30pm Story Time Fridays Aiken Public Library Stories, songs and interactive activities. Story time for babies (0-23 months) begins at 10:15 a.m., toddlers (2-3 years) at 11 a.m. and preschoolers (4-5 years) at

11:45 a.m. Participants and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Call 803-6422023 or visit abbe-lib.org.

Sat May 20

10am Pond Exploration Reed Creek Park A program in which participants ages 5 and up will learn about the animals living in the park’s ponds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, members; $2 per child, non-members. Call 706-210-4027 or visit phobbs@columbiacountyga.gov.

11am Family Lego Day Diamond Lakes Branch Library A themed program for all ages. Preregistration required. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.

11am Little Ree Story Time Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.

1pm - 3pm Fourth Annual Family Fun Day Imagination Station Children’s Museum An event that includes live music and entertainment, including Mr. Bill and his girlfriend Nancy and guitar George, arts and crafts, games, snacks and a book giveaway. Visit imagineaugusta.org.

Sun May 21

2:30pm Children’s Movie Headquarters Branch Library Pre-registration recommended. Call 706821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.

Mon May 22

10:30am Jr. Lego Club Headquarters Branch Library For those ages 2-4. Legos provided. Preregistration required. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.

Tue May 23

10am Big Kids Story Time Headquarters Branch Library Stories and songs for those ages 3-6. Preregistration recommended. Call 706-8212623 or visit arcpls.org.

10am Preschool Story Time Diamond Lakes Branch Library A program for those ages 3-5 that includes stories, songs, games, short movies and crafts. Pre-registration required for groups of 6 or more. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.

4pm Storytime in the Gardens Hopelands Gardens Each family in attendance will receive a free book. Blankets, chairs, drinks and snacks are welcome. Call 803-642-7631.

4pm Teen Guitar Club Columbia County Library For those ages 11-18. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.

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Participants in this meeting will discuss “Amulet: Bk1 The Stonekeeper” by Kazu Kibuishi. Call 706-826-1940 or email david@booktavern.com.

MUSIC Thu May 18

7pm Music in the Park Maude Edenﬁeld Park, North Augusta Featuring the Cross-Tie Walkers. Participants can bring blankets and chairs. Free. Visit naartscouncil.org.

Fri May 19

7pm Moonlight Music Cruise Augusta Canal Discovery Center Featuring The Clydes, this event features live music aboard a 1 1/2-hour Petersburg boat tour. Participants are invited to bring aboard snacks and beverages. $25; $23, seniors, military and students. Preregistration required. Call 706-823-0440, ext. 4, or visit augustacanal.com.

7:30pm 20th Anniversary Gala Concert

Vintage Market Days Hippodrome, Beech Island Friday-Saturday, May 19-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothes, jewelry, indoor and outdoor home decor and furnishings, food and more. $10, three-day pass; $5, general admission Saturday and Sunday. vintagemarketdays.com/Market/ne-georgia/home

Wed May 24

Friedman Branch Library Call 706-736-6758 or visit arcpls.org.

Appleby Branch Library This is a program best for children ages 18 months-3 years. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.

10am - noon Movie and Craft

10:30am Preschool Story Time

10am Children’s Story Time

Headquarters Branch Library For those ages 4-9. Pre-registration recommended. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.

Appleby Branch Library For children ages 3-5. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.

10am Story Time

The Book Tavern Featuring the folks from Augusta Rocks! Story time will be followed by making painted rocks to hide in Augusta and North Augusta, as well as juice and cookies provided by New Moon Cafe. Call 706-826-1940 or email superawesomestorytime@booktavern.com.

Maxwell Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-793-2020 or visit arcpls.org.

10am Story Time Wallace Branch Library Pre-registration required for groups. Call 706-722-6275 or visit arcpls.org.

10am Story Time for Tots Headquarters Branch Library Stories and songs for those ages 0-3. Preregistration recommended. Call 706-8212623 or visit arcpls.org.

10am Wacky Wednesday Story Time Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.

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10:30am Super Awesome Story Time

3:30pm Yoga for Little Ones Imagination Station Children’s Museum Free, members; $10, visiting families with up to three children and $2 for each additional child. Visit imagineaugusta.org.

4:30pm Drawing and Painting Church of Our Savior An Artists’ Guild of Columbia County class for those ages 6-12. $20. Visitartistsguildcc.org.

Ongoing

The Shepard Project

Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer A teen hangout and safe space for LGBTQ+ teens, ages 14-17, and allies that meets the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of each month from 5-8 p.m. The group is also looking for chaperones ages 25 and older and youth mentors 18-24 years old, who must pass a background check. Call 803-617-8352 or email shepardprojectaugusta@gmail.com.

LITERARY Wed May 24

6:30pm - 8pm Book Club

First Baptist Church of Evans A Columbia County Choral Society event featuring the music of Daniel Elder. $12. Visit columbiacountychoralsociety.org.

Sat May 20

7am - 6pm Mayfest May Park An outdoor concert featuring gospel, R&B and hip-hop from national, regional and local artists. Call 803-279-2330.

8am - 2pm Saturday Morning Swing Eighth Street Plaza Live music from local jazz artists and performing arts groups during the Augusta Market. Call 706-627-0128 or visit theaugustamarket.com.

2:30pm Guitar Lessons 175 North Louisville Street, Harlem A Harlem Arts Council class for those with beginner to intermediate guitar experience. $30. Call 706-556-3756 or visit harlemartscouncil.org.

Kroc Center Open to anyone ages 25 and older interested in a fun, dynamic discussion. Books are selected by members and cover a variety of topics. Free. Call 706-922-0171 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org.

7:30pm The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

Thu May 25

Sun May 21

10am - noon Morning Book Club Maxwell Branch Library This month’s selection is “The Trial” by Franz Kafka. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.org.

7pm - 9pm Graphic Novel Discussion The Book Tavern A group open to older teens and up.

Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center An Augusta Amusements presentation. $44. Call 706-726-0366 or visit augustaamusements.com.

2pm The Harmaleighs Morris Museum of Art Part of the Music at the Morris series. Free. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.

3:30pm Aiken Civic Orchestra Symphonic Debut Etherredge Center, Aiken Featuring JulieAnne Bennett (violin), 18MAY2017

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Kendall Driscoll (flute), and Susan Zhang (piano). $15. Call 803-641-3305 or visit etherredge.usca.edu.

7:30pm Candlelight Music Series

featured wines. Call 803-279-9522 or visit wineworldsc.com.

activities, live entertainment and more. Visit theaugustamarket.com.

Fri May 19

9am - 4pm Aiken Garden Show

art and architecture, an art tour for children ages 4- 11 at 6 p.m., craft stations and more. $10, adults; $7.50, S.C. seniors, those ages 6-16; free, ages 5 and under. Call 803-8271473 or visit southcarolinaparks.com/redcliffe.

Aiken County Historical Museum An event that includes speakers, vendors, an all-arrangement rose show, dueling designers, the Banksia Bistro, tours of private gardens and more. Two-day tickets: $20 in advance and $25 at the show. Visit aikengardenshow.org.

7pm - 8pm Hopelands Summer Concert Series

9am - 5pm Augusta Coin Club 2017 Spring Show

Hopelands Gardens, Aiken Featuring the Aiken Concert Band. Attendees can bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and well-behaved pets on leashes, but no alcohol. Free. Call 803-642-7631 or visit facebook.com/experienceaiken. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661.

Columbia County Exhibition Center An event that includes gold, silver, currency, tokens, medals, exonumia, jewelry, collectibles and supplies, as well as a raffle drawing Saturday at 4 p.m. Free. Visit augustacoinclub.org.

Sun May 21

10am - 5pm Vintage Market Days

10am - 11:30pm Gathering of the People Pow Wow

10am - 4pm Vintage Market Days

Augusta Common Participants are invited to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs at this weekly event. $8. Call 706-821-1754 or visit augustaga.gov.

Mon May 22

Thu May 25

7pm Music in the Park Maude Edenfield Park, North Augusta Featuring the Mike Frost Band. Participants can bring blankets and chairs. Free. Visit naartscouncil.org.

7pm United States Air Force Airmen of Note Concert Davidson Fine Arts School Theatre Free and open to the public. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com and search for USAF Band.

SENIORS Thu May 18

1pm Got 30 Minutes? Kroc Center Conducted by the Area Agency on Aging, this workshop provides an overview of services available to caregivers, the aging, and those with disabilities. Call 706-9220171 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org.

Thu May 25

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

SPECIAL EVENTS Thu May 18

1pm - 4pm Career Expo AU’s Christenberry Fieldhouse An event in which participants will have access to Department of Labor resources, as well as workshops, resume critiques, online applications and more. Participants should bring their resumes and dress for interviews. Visit facebook.com/ GreaterAugustaEmployerCommittee/.

5pm - 8pm Third Thursday Tasting Wine World A drop-in event featuring six wines. $5; $2 rebate if you buy a bottle of one of the 18MAY2017

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Hippodrome, Beech Island An indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothes, jewelry, indoor and outdoor home decor and furnishings, food and more. $10, three-day pass; $5, general admission Saturday and Sunday. Visit vintagemarketdays. com/Market/ne-georgia/home.

5pm - 11pm Springboard Augusta Common A two-day Westobou Festival event that will include a Starlight Cinema Feature showing of “Moana” at dark, preceded by live music by Bethany and the Southside Boys. Sweet Sticks will also set up a Pop-Up Plaza for skateboarders and Wolf and Finch will present Big Kids Table, where participants can experience and purchase art. Free. Visit westoboufestival.com.

5:30pm - 11:30pm Gathering of the People Pow Wow Augusta Jewish Community Center This three-day event includes dancing, food, camping, vendors and more. Free and open to the public. Visit crazycrow.com/site/ event/gathering-of-the-people-pow-wow/.

6pm Celebrating Conservation Banquet and Auction North Augusta Community Center An Aiken County chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association South Carolina event. Call 803-637-5751 or visit ccasouthcarolina.com.

6pm - 10:30pm Hops & Hogs Downtown Aiken An event that will include beer from more than 20 craft breweries, barbecue vendors and live music from Third Time Charmers. Visit aikendda.us.

Sat May 20

8am - 2pm Augusta Market at the River 8th Street Plaza, Reynolds Street The event features vendors of all kinds,

Augusta Jewish Community Center This three-day event includes dancing, food, camping, vendors and more. Free and open to the public. Visit crazycrow.com/site/ event/gathering-of-the-people-pow-wow/.

10am - 11pm Springboard

7pm and 8pm “Engineering the International Space Station” 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.

9am - 5pm Flea Market 5th Street Marina, 298 Prep Phillips Drive Approximately 80 vendors and food trucks will be available. Visit facebook.com/ fifthstreetmarina/. Hippodrome, Beech Island An indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothes, jewelry, indoor and outdoor home decor and furnishings, food and more. $10, three-day pass; $5, general admission Saturday and Sunday. Visit vintagemarketdays. com/Market/ne-georgia/home.

Augusta Common The second day of this Westobou Festival event includes a Starlight Cinema Feature showing of “La La Land” at dark, preceded by live music by pianist Aaron Darch and local band Stink Bamboo. During the day, Sweet Sticks will also set up a Pop-Up Plaza for skateboarders and Wolf and Finch will present Big Kids Table, where participants can experience and purchase art. Space Yoga Studio will offer a Yoga Dance Party at 4:30 p.m. and the Book Tavern will host a Super Awesome Storytime that also includes music and crafts. Free. Visit westoboufestival.com.

1pm - 3pm Peace in the Park

10am - 5pm Vintage Market Days

6:30pm - 9:30pm Cotton Ball

11am - 10pm Thunder Over Evans Evans Towne Center Park A military appreciation event in honor of Armed Forces Day that includes demonstrations, shows, a kids fun zone, an obstacle course for adults, food vendors, live music and fireworks. Free. Visit thunderoveraugusta.com.

5:30pm - 7:30pm Spring Open House Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site An after-hours event that includes refreshments on the porch, tours of the mansion’s first floor that will emphasize its

Pendleton King Park A meditation and mindfulness fair presented by The Yoga Center and the Southeastern Buddhist Community. Visit peaceinthepark.us.

Tue May 23

4:30pm - 7pm Veggie Park Farmers Market Mill Village Trailhead, 109 Eve Street This weekly event in the park behind the Kroc Center features all local farmers and doubles EBT/SNAP benefits. Visit augustalocallygrown. org/veggie-park-farmers- market/. Twin Gables, 920 Milledge Road An Historic Augusta event that includes dinner, dessert, a cash bar, mint juleps, music and more. Admission is by current, new or renewing Historic Augusta membership, which start at $50 for individuals and $85 for couples. Call 706724-0436 or visit historicaugusta.org.

7pm - 9pm Wine and Cheese Soiree Appleby Branch Library An event that also includes local beer, live music and more. $25. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.

Wed May 24

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food, live performances, radio remotes, giveaways and more. Call 706-722-5613.

Thu May 25

1:30pm Warrior Remembrance Ceremony Gordon’s Conference and Catering Attendees should dress in uniform or business dress and be seated by 1:15 p.m. Call 706-791-6667 or visit fortgordon.com.

6pm Annual Celebration of Leadership The Richmond on Greene A Leadership Augusta event in which the 2017 Leadership Awards will be presented. $50; pre registration required. Call 706-821-1308 or email kate.lecea@ augustametrochamber.com.

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Wine and Cheese Soiree Appleby Branch Library Tuesday, May 23 7-9 p.m. An event that also includes local beer, live music and more. $25. 706-736-6244 arcpls.org

Fri May 19

5pm - 9pm Help Honduras Fundraiser Fusion Ballroom An event with vendors in which proceeds will go to a mission trip to Honduras. Visit facebook.com/events/1673479606286967/.

Tue May 23

8am Community Prayer Breakfast Corinth Baptist Church Hosted by Rev. Henry Johnson, this event includes prayer beginning at 8 a.m. and breakfast following at 9 a.m. RSVP recommended. Call 706-829-1296 or 706833-7426, or email stampbob@gmail.com.

SPORTS-OUTDOORS Thu May 18

Family YMCA Golf Classic Forest Hills Golf Club A benefit for the Y’s financial assistance program. Pre-registration required. Call 803-278-0882.

Fri May 19

6pm - 9pm Golf Tournament Pairing Reception Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History A gathering at the Cotton Patch restaurant from 8-11 p.m. will follow the reception. Call 706-724-3576 or visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com.

7pm - 9pm Sunset Paddle Mistletoe State Park Participants can choose between a kayak or a canoe. $10 plus $5 parking. Call 706-5410321 or visit gastateparks.org/mistletoe.

Sat May 20

6am - 5pm Lucy Crafty Laney Museum Golf Tournament Augusta Municipal Golf Course Tournament begins with registration at 6 a.m. and the shotgun start at 8 a.m. $85 per player. Call 706-724-3576 or visit 32 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989

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7am - noon My School Color Run 5K Savannah Rapids Park An event sponsored by Lakeside High School. $45. Visit eventbrite.com/o/ lakeside-high-school-track-and-ﬁeld-andthe-cheerleading-teams-11903678524.

7:30am Run to Honor 5K and Army 10K Fort Gordon’s Barton Field Also includes the Army 10-Miler qualiﬁer. Visit fortgordonrunseries.com.

9am Waterside Yoga Augusta Canal’s Lake Olmstead Trailhead A class open to those of all ages and abilities. Participants should bring a mat or towel. Free, but donations to the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area accepted. Call 706823-0440, ext. 2, or visit augustacanal.com.

7pm - 9pm Kids to Parks Day: Twilight Hike Mistletoe State Park A ranger-led hike. $5 parking. Call 706-5410321 or visit gastateparks.org/mistletoe.

8am Mother’s “Get Down from There” Levee 5K

Sun May 21

Fifth Street Marina Part of the Savannah River Levee 5K Run-Walk Series, proceeds from which will beneﬁt the Augusta Warrior Project. $20. Visit active.com.

Clyde’s Fresh Produce, Grovetown A volunteer day in which participants will mulch fruit trees and then have a farm-to-table meal afterwards. RSVP at augustalocallygrown.org.

8:30am - 5pm Congaree National Park Visit Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta A Sierra Club trip to South Carolina in which visitors will explore the unique ecosystem in the park through a 2.4-mile or a 6.6-mile hike. Participants should bring lunch and water. Email rvdillenbeck@knology.net.

9am 4-H Family Yoga in the Park Phinizy Swamp Nature Park For all levels of kids and adults. Participants should bring yoga mat and water. Call 706828-2109 or visit phinizycenter.org.

1pm - 4pm Crop Mob

2pm 25th Annual Lock to Lock Ride Savannah Rapids Pavilion A 37- or 18.5-mile bike ride along the scenic Historic Augusta Canal Area that includes rest stops along the way, bike support, a meal at the halfway point, raffles, a SnoCone stop, Yoo-Hoos at the ﬁnish and more. $25, if registered by Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m.; $35, day-of registration. All riders must wear a helmet. Visit andyjordans.com.

3pm - 4:30pm Canal Living at Enterprise Mill Enterprise Mill

Led by Mill resident and canal boat captain Dean Gustafson, participants will tour apartments and learn the history of the mill. Free. Call 706-823-0440 or visit augustacanal.com.

Mon May 22

8am Stream Monitoring A Sierra Club event in which participants will monitor Rae and Euchee creeks. Call 706364-5253 or email frankcarl@knology.net.

7:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs. West Virginia Power Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.

Tue May 23

7:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs. West Virginia Power Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.

Wed May 24

7:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs. West Virginia Power Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.

Thu May 25

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Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.

Ongoing

Birding Festival Phinizy Swamp Nature Park A weekend event that starts Friday, May 19, at 5 p.m. and lasts until Sunday, May 21, at 11 a.m. $40 for the weekend; $30 for Friends of Phinizy; $10, boxed lunch for Saturday’s group lunch and discussion. Pre-registration required. Call 706-828-2109 or visit phinizycenter.org.

SUPPORT

will training. People who stick with the RI Method are able to live healthy, productive lives with lower levels of tension, anger, fear, anxiety, stress, compulsions, and other symptoms. Email marykahb@yahoo.com.

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

Adult Sexual Assault and Rape Support Group

University Hospital Call 706-774-8931 or visit universityhealth.org.

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.

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Augusta University Medical Center This free weekly support group for new mothers meets in the Terrace Dining Dogwood Room on the second floor. All new moms and their babies are welcome and an international board certified lactation consultant/educator/perinatal nurse will answer questions and offer resources. Call 706-721-8283 or visit augustahealth.org.

7pm “Crimes of the Heart”

Thu May 18

6pm Bariatric Surgery Support Group

10:20am Moms Connection

6pm CSRA Parkinson Support Group St. John Towers dining room Featuring guest speaker Dr. Zain Guduru, neurologist and Fellow of the Movement and Memory Disorder Center of Excellence at Augusta University, who will be speaking on the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson Disease. Free and open to the public. Call 706-364-1662.

Ongoing

Recovery International Mental Health Support Group Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta A weekly group that meets Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. Based on the work of Abraham Low, MD, RI offers its members a low cost method to regain and maintain their mental health by using mental health through

Thu May 18

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $53, civilians; $50, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above; $40, active-duty E6 and below, students; $30, show only. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.

8pm “Songs for a New World” Le Chat Noir $25. Visit lcnaugusta.com.

Fri May 19

7pm “Crimes of the Heart” Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $53, civilians; $50, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above; $40, active-duty E6 and below, students; $30, show only. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.

8pm “All God’s Children Got Guns” Judith Simon Drama Studio An Augusta Mini Theatre production written by Tyrone Butler. $12. Call 706-722-0598 or visit augustaminitheatre.com.

8pm “Songs for a New World” Le Chat Noir $25. Visit lcnaugusta.com.

$40, active-duty E6 and below, students; $30, show only. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.

Sat May 20

8pm “Songs for a New World”

Judith Simon Drama Studio An Augusta Mini Theatre production written by Tyrone Butler. $12. Call 706-722-0598 or visit augustaminitheatre.com.

Sun May 21

3pm “All God’s Children Got Guns”

7pm “Crimes of the Heart” Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $53, civilians; $50, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above;

Le Chat Noir $25. Visit lcnaugusta.com.

3pm “All God’s Children Got Guns” Judith Simon Drama Studio An Augusta Mini Theatre production written by Tyrone Butler. $12. Call 706-722-0598 or visit augustaminitheatre.com.

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Thursday, May 18 Live Music

Fox’s Lair - Open Mic Jam w/ Thomas Langley Country Club - Aaron Lewis Joe’s Underground - Mike Sarge Maude Edenﬁeld Park (North Augusta) - Music in the Park w/ Cross-Tie Walkers The Red Pepper (Aiken) - Mike Frost Band Wild Wing - Whiskey Run Unplugged The Willcox (Aiken) - Thursday Night Jazz w/ 4 Cats in the Dog House

What’s Tonight?

Augusta Athletic Sports Bar - Karaoke Chevy’s - Karaoke w/ Ellie Cotton Patch - Old School Thursday w/ DJ Groove Coyotes - Karaoke with Bam Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Butt Naked Trivia The Loft - Karaoke Pizza Joint (Downtown) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane That Place Coffee - MAD Open Mic

Friday, May 19 Live Music

Scotty McCreery Imperial Theatre Saturday, May 20 8 p.m. $28-$40 706-722-8341 imperialtheatre.com Little Tybee Sky City Friday, May 19 Doors, 8 p.m.; music, 10 p.m. $7, advance: $10, day of show skycityaugusta.com

Augusta Canal - Moonlight Music Cruise w/ The Clydes Augusta Common - Westobou’s Springboard w/ Bethany & the Southside Boys Bird Dog Grille - Joey Banks Cotton Patch - Live Jazz Country Club - Jared Ashley Coyotes - Blackbird Anthem Downtown Aiken - Hops N’ Hogs w/ the Palmetto Groove Band Fox’s Lair - Roger Enevoldsen The Highlander - State of Mind, Brandon Hadden, Nick Sweat Iron Heights - Varials, For the Fallen, Dreams, Deadships Joe’s Underground - Emerson Smith, Soul on Ice, Hello Tomorrow, the Kidd Justice Metro Pub & Coffeehouse - Sunbelt Revolution Polo Tavern (Aiken) - Bear and Friends Rose Hill Estate (Aiken) - Gavin Reily Shannon’s - Atomic Road Sky City - Little Tybee Southbound Smokehouse - CBDB Stillwater Taproom - Red Stone Ramblers Wild Wing - Just Sweet Karma The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn

What’s Tonight?

The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Chevy’s - DJ Richie Rich Soul Bar - Pop Life

Saturday, May 20 Live Music

8th Street Plaza - Saturday Morning Swing at the Augusta Market on the River Augusta Common - Westobou’s Springboard w/ Stink Bamboo, Aaron Darch The Backyard Tavern - The Least Likelys Bird Dog Grille - Ippie Music, Russell Oglesby Country Club- Holman Autry Band Coyotes - Five Speed Evans Towne Center Park - Thunder Over Evans w/ The Salamanders Fox’s Lair - Mr. Jukebox Gerry Petrin Imperial Theatre - Scotty McCreery, Dylan Schneider Jabez S. Hardin PAC - The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

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May Park - Mayfest Shannon’s - Terence Lonan and the Untouchables Stillwater Taproom - M.E.R.M.E.R. (Early REM Tribute) Surrey Tavern - False Flag, BullMoose Wild Wing - Bethany & the Southside Boys The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn The Wing Place (Aiken) - J Edwards

What’s Tonight?

Chevy’s - DJ Richie Rich Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Karaoke Sky City - Prom 2K Adult Prom Soul Bar - Dance Party That Place Coffee - Cushions & Caffeine Afternoon Open Mic

Sunday, May 21 Live Music

Augusta Common - Candlelight Jazz w/ The Versatility Project Capri Lounge - Vivian Valium & the Lounge Lizard Divas Wild Wing - Michael & Nate The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn

What’s Tonight?

Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ Mike Johnson

Monday, May 22 Live Music

Hopelands Gardens (Aiken) - Hopelands Summer Concert Series w/ The Aiken Concert Band Iron Heights - Veil of Maya, Invoking the Abstract, Naomi, Sunwell Metro Coffeehouse & Pub - Blues Monday w/ Famous Last Words

What’s Tonight?

Augusta Athletic Sports Bar - Sports Trivia Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Sky City - Stand-Up Comedy w/ Billy Anderson and Friends Wild Wing - Trivia

Tuesday, May 23 Live Music

Fox’s Lair - Irish Music with Dr. John Fisher and the Undefeated Army Joe’s Underground - Open Mic Soul Bar - Vilai Harrington, Brother Oliver, the Mobros The Willcox (Aiken) - Hal Shreck

What’s Tonight?

Bar West - Trivia Capri Lounge - Trivia The Cotton Patch - Trivia Limelite Cafe - Bottom’s Up Trivia Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Trivia Mellow Mushroom (Augusta) - Trivia Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane

Wednesday, May 24 Live Music

The Highlander - Open Mic Night Shannon’s - Shameless Dave Soul Bar - Live Jazz w/ Mike Tanksley Wild Wing - Sabo & Dave

What’s Tonight?

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The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Bar West - Karaoke Capri Lounge - Game Night Chevy’s - DJ Richie Rich Pizza Joint (Evans) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper Polo Tavern (Aiken) - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Sky City - Conspiracy w/ DJ Knightmare Southbound Smokehouse - Trivia Stillwater Taproom - Pub Quiz

Upcoming The Avett Brothers, Greensky Bluegrass and More

- Evans Towne Center Park May 27-28 Evenings in the Appleby Garden Opening Concert w/ the American Jazz Combo

- Appleby Branch Library Lawn May 30 Umphrey’s McGee, The Marcus King Band

- Augusta Common June 1 Umphrey’s McGee After Party w/ Human Beans (Members of Funk You, Dank, Butter)

- Sky City June 1 Caleb and the Gents

- Stillwater Taproom June 3 Tedeschi Trucks Band

- Bell Auditorium June 13 Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers

- Columbia County Amphitheater June 15 Hank Williams Jr.

- James Brown Arena June 16 Laura Blackley and the Wildﬂowers

- Stillwater Taproom June 16 Almost Kings, Villanova, Trust in Traitors

Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars

- Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta June 6 Ann Wilson

- Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta June 6 The Avett Brothers

- Fox Theatre, Atlanta June 8-10 Hall and Oates, Tears for Fears

- Inﬁnite Energy Arena, Duluth June 11 Paul Shaffer

- Center Stage, Atlanta June 11 Chance the Rapper

- Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta June 11 The Producers

- Variety Playhouse, Atlanta June 16 George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer

- Inﬁnite Energy Arena, Duluth June 16 Gipsy Kings

- Chastain Park, Atlanta June 17 Gladys Knight

- Botanical Gardens, Atlanta June 18 T.I.

- Rox Theatre, Atlanta June 18 Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie

- Chastain Park, Atlanta June 21 Chicago, The Band, The Doobie Brothers

- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Alpharetta June 23 John Mellencamp, Emmylou Harris, Carlene Carter

- Chastain Park, Atlanta June 27 The Major Rager w/ Umphrey’s McGee, Moon Taxi

- Symphony Park, Charlotte, NC August 10

- Sky City June 24 Travis Tritt

- Bell Auditorium July 1 Riverwalk Revival w/ Gov’t Mule, Galactic

- Jessye Norman Amphitheater August 1 Corey Smith

- Bell Auditorium August 12 Brian Regan

- Bell Auditorium August 25 Kansas

- Bell Auditorium October 25

Elsewhere Erykah Badu, Ro James, Digable Planets

- Wolf Creek Amphitheater, Atlanta May 19 John Legend

- Chastain Park, Atlanta May 19 North Mississippi All-Stars

- Variety Playhouse, Atlanta May 20 Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Brandy, Joe

- Wolf Creek Amphitheater, Atlanta May 21 Trey Songz

- The Tabernacle, Atlanta May 21 The Mountain Goats

- Terminal West, Atlanta May 22 Sigur Ros

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- Fox Theatre, Atlanta May 23 Chris Rock

- Fox Theatre, Atlanta May 26-28 Todd Rundgren

- Center Stage, Atlanta May 30 Arrested Development

- City Winery, Atlanta June 1-2

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Randy Climer and Tina Goldsmith with Toni and Bart O’Quinn at the Music for Memories concert at Enterprise Mill.

Ashleigh and Andrew Wilder with singer/songwriter Jacob Davis and Carrie Brady at Music for Memories concert at the Enterprise Mill.

Brett and Lauren George with Kat and Scott Snyder at the Pizza Joint downtown.

Todd Slaughter, Blair Adams and Justin Watson at Craft & Vine.

Andrea Bussey, singer/songwriter Jon Pardi and Janet Mcknight at the Music for Memories concert at Enterprise Mill.

Derrick, Bridgett, Alayah and Derrick T. Canteen at The Bee’s Knees.

Chris and Anlice Rudy with Krystal and Rafael Marrero at Craft & Vine.

Singer/songwriter Rick Monroe, Rebecca Stollman and Sam Person at Coyotes.

Clinton Sandmel, Dorothy Spires and Cody Sandmel at Coyotes.

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In Theaters May 19

SCI-FI FAMILY “Alien: Covenant,” rated R, starring Michael Fassbender, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul,” rated PG,

DRAMA “Everything, Everything,” rated PG-13, starring

Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride. The last “Alien” franchise movie, “Prometheus,” didn’t garner a lot of love. This one looks to pull more from the fast-moving, gory action of “Aliens,” which might just go over better with audiences.

Amandla Stenberg, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose. This YA novel has everything teenage girls love: a hot guy, a long-suffering heroine and a love that can never be but will ﬁnd a way. Does anyone remember “The Boy in the Plastic Bubble”? “Everything, Everything” looks like this generation’s version of that.

starring Alicia Silverstone, Tom Everett Scott, Charlie Wright, Jason Drucker. Cher from “Clueless” is now being cast a someone’s mom? Ugh!