Arts in the Heart of Augusta Stage Schedules 
Performances subject to change without notice.
For further information contact Brenda Durant at 706-826-4702, X1 or arts@augustaarts.com

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Friday
09/19

Budweiser
GLOBAL STAGE

City of Augusta
COMMUNITY STAGE

Smooth Jazz 92.3
FAMILY STAGE

Southern Siding
CAFE STAGE

5:00

 

Augusta Chronicle
Singer-Songwriter Competition


Who will be the 2008 Singer Songwriter of the CSRA?

Singer/Songwriter Competition

Special Performance by: Ken Stevens

 

 
5:30  

Passion Dance

 
6:00

Opening Ceremonies

Posting of Colors
National Anthem: Denise Parrish

Mayor’s Proclamation

Parade of Nations with Drum processional by IDRUM2U,

Unity Dance, & Featured Performance by the Featured Group Philippines

Davidson Fine Arts School, Musical Theatre Performance Broadway Medley

Georgia Lottery Prize Drawing

Fresh Music All Star Band

Lake Forest Hills Elementary School- Spanish Class

Meet and Greet Author Reception

Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Parham, Editor for Southern Poetry Review and Dean of Arts and Sciences, Augusta State University

6:30
7:00
South Boundary-Men's A Cappella Singing Group
7:30
8:00
Eryn Eubanks & The Family Fold
8:30
9:00        
         
Saturday
09/20

Budweiser
GLOBAL STAGE

City of Augusta
COMMUNITY STAGE

Smooth Jazz 92.3
FAMILY STAGE

Southern Siding
CAFE STAGE

11:00

Conservatory Jazz Band
Augusta State University

Tubman Middle School Chorus
Voices of Strong Tower
“Publishers Perspective for Writers”
Lucinda Clark (Owner, Pra Publishing), Beth Siciliano (Columbia County Magazine Executive Editor), & Matt Plocha (Publisher, Verge Magazine).
This Panel Will Address The Publishing Process From The Publisher’s Perspective. From Query Letters To Advances And Contracts You Will Discover What Happens When Your Written Work Is Accepted By A Publisher.
11:30
Valanji Urban contemporary gospel
12:00

Music ‘N Motion
Hephzibah High School Show Choir

Dem imonde (12:15)

CSRA Defensive Arts

“How to Find Success as a Writer”
Jim Garvey (Journalist), Karin Gillespie (Popular Fiction Author), & “Cowboy” Mike Searles (Non-Fiction/History Author)
Panel Members Will Discuss How They Got Started In Writing And Give Tips On Various Ways A Writer Can Find Their Successful Niche.
12:30
Augusta Youth School of Dance
1:00

Georgia Lottery Prize Drawing

India-Music & Dance

Ryan Gay
Acoustic Folk Rock (1:15)

Jezibell-Middle Eastern Belly Dance
“Spoken Word Workshop”
Ladyvee Dapoet
1:30
2:00
Chinese Chorus & Dance
James Buckland
Solo Classical Guitar, 19th Century Music (2:15)

Bethel Community Apostolic Church Youth Choir

Le Chat Noir Presents “Forbidden Broadway”
(teaser & ticket sales)
2:30
SRP Federal Credit Union Fine Art and Craft Awards (2:45)
German Friendship Dancers
3:00

IDrum2U - Drum Presentation with Audience Participation

Double D
A First Friday Favorite (3:15)

Children’s Musical Theatre Ensemble
“On Writing & Researching the Civil War”
Dr. Hubert Van Tuyll, Professor Of History ASU, Dr. Debra Reddin Van Tuyll, Professor Of Communications ASU, Henry Shulte, Emerti Professor Of Journalism, Usc, & Pat Mcneely, Professor Emerti Of Journalism, USC
3:30
The Dance Shoppe

Shades of Art
Hip Hop & Praise Dance

4:00

Global Food Awards

Georgia Lottery Prize Drawing

Suzuki Strings-Violins
(4:15)

Our Finest Year
(formerly known as Liz Bramlett Band)

Savannah Winds
Traditional Middle Eastern Dance

ASU Childrens’ Book Contest Readings & Winners
Children’s Literature Panel Nancy Sutherland, Prof. Of Children’s Literature ASU, Lynette Samuel, Author
4:30
Suzuki Strings-Violins

Davidson Fine Arts School
Drama Performances Featuring: Drama III, Acting II & Advanced Acting

5:00

Special Performance by 2008 Featured Group Philippine - Americans

 

Billy S

“On Writing & Researching the History of Augusta”
Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell, Director of the Center for Study of Georgia History at Augusta State University
5:30

Viva Panama & A & E Dance Studio

A Fresh Look at Bellydance Presented by Alchemy and Friends Tribal Fusion and Alexx Dark Tribal

6:00

Augusta West Performing Companies

Georgia Lottery Prize Drawing

Electric Voodoo
“The Sword Swallower's Husband”
A monologue written & performed by Rick Davis, Professor of Communications & Theatre at ASU
6:30
7:00

The Elliott Holden Group
Rock, Blues, Jazz Fusion From Atlanta, GA

Mood Swings
Something for Everyone: R &B, pop, Country Rock Blues and Beach

Singer Showcase
Hosted by Mike Sleeper

Join Augusta’s best singers as they perform their favorite selections. Could Elvis be making an appearance?

Tykeisha Perry and Muhammad Harisuddin & Da Kombo Jazz Band
7:30
8:00
Featured Performances FIRE!
Da Islanders and Pyroteque perform in front of the Stage.

Daddy Grace Classic/Southern/Easy Rock
Voted “Best of Augusta’ by readers of Augusta Magazine

8:30
9:00        
         
Sunday
09/21

Budweiser
GLOBAL STAGE

City of Augusta
COMMUNITY STAGE

Smooth Jazz 92.3
FAMILY STAGE

Southern Siding
CAFE STAGE

12:00
Augusta Irish Dancers

Louise Shivers

12:30
Celtic Rhythm Irish Dancers
George Davis
1:00
Georgia Lottery Prize Drawing

Carey Murdock and his Band
Rock/Blues/Alternative

Cat Tales
A dramatic presentation of Lovercraft’s“The Cats of Ulthar”-Joe Zuchowski
1:30

Mangelly Belly Dancers

American Cabaret Belly Dance
Cutno Dance Center
2:00

Columbia County Civic Orchestra

Rhythm & Class Cloggers
Modern and traditional styles of clogging. Recipient of National Honors

Angela B. Powell
2:30
Terry Newton and Tae Kwando Academy

Ted Atkinson

3:00

Georgia Lottery Prize Drawing

ABATSU African Dancers

Spencer Shadden
Singer songwriter
Crowd Pleasing Favorites!

Augusta Irish Dancers

Donna Brown
3:30

Odyssey Greek Folk Dance

Germany Edelweiss Dancers

Dawn DeAnna Wilson
4:00

Philippine American Featured Performance

David Owen

Savannah River String Band
Enjoy hammered dulcimers with “attitude”!

Marsha Maurer- Fragrant Fullness
4:30

Paddy
Enjoy original songs on Piano and Guitar

Linda Lee Harper
5:00

Georgia Lottery Prize Drawing

Denise Mundy School of Music

Augusta 's Foot Loose & Fancy Free Cloggers feature the Grand Champion & National Award winning teams, Dixie Kidz & Dixie Starz. The teams perform both traditional and modern clogging routines.

Gaye Ortiz
5:30
A. Louise Staman
6:00

CLOSING CEREMONIES

Week-end wrap up with special performance by 434th Army Band

See You Next
September 18-20, 2009!

Envey Belly Dance Troop of Augusta

6:30
7:00
7:30
8:00        

Don’t miss- Porter Fleming Literary Awards and Readings- Morris Museum Auditirium-1st Floor
Sunday 1:30
Cool off and listen to award winning authors


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