SATURDAY
1.21
LITERARY BOOK SALE
Appleby Library; 10 a.m.; free entry; 2260 Walton Way; 706.736.6244 ECGRL.ORG
FILM MARTIAL ARTS MOVIE MADNESS MARATHON Screening of
Bruce Lee films Fists of Fury, The Chinese Connection and Way of the Dragon. Headquarters Library; 11 a.m.; free; 823 Telfair St.; 706.821.2600 ECGRL.ORG
FOR KIDS THE WORLD OF OWLS Learn about owls
that live in Georgia, their adaptations and natural history. Dissect owl pellets, regurgitated bones that cannot be digested by the owls, to find out what they have been eating. Ages 5 and up. Reed Creek Nature Park; 11 a.m.; $2; 3820 Park Lane, Martinez; 706.210.4027 REEDCREEKPARK.COM
GOOD CAUSE BLUE JEAN BALL Enjoy music by the Blue
Dogs and food by French Market Grille West while supporting Turn Back The Block. Open House on the River; 7 p.m.; $60; 1213 Old Plantation Road, North Augusta; 706.262.4000 TURNBACKTHEBLOCK.COM
CONCERT HARMONY & INVENTION presented
SPORTS USCA EXTRA INNING PBR Hosted by the
Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity, top bull riders in the country will go head to head in this fundraiser for the University of South Carolina Aiken Baseball team. James Brown Arena; 8 p.m.; $18 to $22 adults, $10 for children 12-and-under; 601 Seventh St.; 877.4.AUGTIX GEORGIALINATIX.COM
THEATRE WRONG WINDOW See listing on Jan. 20. Aiken Community Playhouse; 8 p.m.
FOR KIDS INTRO TO MUSICAL STRING INSTRUMENTS WITH MR. BERRET Registration required
for this program. Headquarters Library; 1 p.m.; free; 823 Telfair St.; 706.821.2600 ECGRL.ORG
ART DAVIDSON FINE ARTS SCHOOL SHOWCASE Featuring Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School art and student talent. GoodBooks Café; 1 p.m.; free; 3179 Washington Road; 706.650.5760 GOODWILLWORKS.ORG
FESTIVAL 61ST ANNUAL AIKEN CAMELLIA SHOW
Any camellia grower may exhibit. Free camellia plants will be given to everyone who joins the American Camellia Society at the show. Aiken Mall; 3 p.m. CAMELLIAS-ACS.COM
SPORTS AUGUSTA FUTURITY See listing on Jan.
22. James Brown Arena
FOR KIDS CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Gung
Hay Fat Choy! Come in to make dragons. Headquarters Library; 10 a.m.; free; 823 Telfair St.; 706.821.2600 ECGRL.ORG
FOR KIDS CRAFT WORKSHOP: TUESDAY WINTER FUN! Craft is
designed for children ages 3- to 5-years-old. Registration begins Jan. 5. Appleby Library; 11 a.m.; free; 2260 Walton Way; 706.736.6244 ECGRL.ORG
SUNDAY
1.22 SPORTS 33RD ANNUAL AUGUSTA FUTURITY
A national horse cutting event. Daytime general admission: $9 adults, $2 kids 12-andunder; general sdmission gold ticket: $35 (Valid only for events until 6:30 p.m.); CRSA night: $14.50 adults, $5 kids 12 and under; Classic Finals: $14.50 adults, $5 kids 12 and under; Futurity Finals: $16.50 adults, $5 kids 12 and under. See website for daily schedule. James Brown Arena; ticket price varies, see event description; 601 Seventh St.; 706.722.3521 AUGUSTAFUTURITY.COM
THEATRE PICKIN’ See listing on Jan. 20. Judith Simon Drama Studio; 3 p.m. THEATRE WRONG WINDOW See listing on Jan. 20. Aiken Community Playhouse; 3 p.m.
MONDAY
1.23
SPORTS AUGUSTA FUTURITY See listing on Jan.
22. James Brown Arena
FILM MOVIES @ MAIN: DOG DAY AFTERNOON
124 minutes, rated R. Headquarters Library; 6:30 p.m.; free; 823 Telfair St.; 706.821.2600
WEDNESDAY
1.25
CONCERT FACULTY ARTISTS RECITAL USC
Aiken Etherredge Center; 7:30 p.m.; free; 471 University Parkway, Aiken; 803.641.3305
FRIDAY
1.27
See listing on Jan. 20. Aiken Community Playhouse; 8 p.m.
SATURDAY
1.28
SPORTS 33RD ANNUAL AUGUSTA FUTURITY See
listing on Jan. 22. James Brown Arena
LITERARY BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION & SIGNING
Author Dr. Daniel Black will discuss his book Twelve Gates to the City. Headquarters Library; 1 p.m.; free; 823 Telfair St.; 706.821.2600 ECGRL.ORG
SPORTS AUGUSTA FUTURITY See listing on Jan.
22. James Brown Arena
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SPORTS AUGUSTA FUTURITY See listing on Jan.
22. James Brown Arena
LITERARY MAXWELL MORNING BOOK CLUB
Discuss the book Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. Maxwell Branch Library; 10 a.m.; free; 1927 Lumpkin Road; 706.793.2020 ECGRL.ORG
CONCERT Columbia County Civic Orchestra recital series
with Robert Nordan directing. University Healthcare Building 3; 3 p.m.; $10; 465 North Belair Road, Suite 2E COLUMBIACCO.ORG
to the sounds of the Palmetto Groove Party Band to support ACTS food ministries. Newberry Hall; 6 p.m.; $65; 117 Newberry St., Aiken; 803.649.3800 ACTSOFAIKEN.ORG See listing on Jan. 20. Aiken Community Playhouse; 8 p.m.
page 5. Headquarters Library; 6:30 p.m.; free; 823 Telfair St.; 706.469.3356 ECGRL.ORG
The second Dog Gone Cold 5K takes off from the Julian Smith Barbeque Pit at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, inviting walkers and runners to bring their canine companions along for the race which benefits Hopeful Hounds Inc. and The Americans Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue. Hopeful Hounds Inc. is a nonprofit group of volunteers dedicated to improving the welfare of animals. Their mission is to promote pet adoptions through county animal services and rescue groups, educate the public on the importance of spay/ neuter programs, educate the community about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership, and fundraise to help support shelter animals and animal rescue groups. The race proceeds along the Augusta Canal from the GreenJackets Stadium, past the CSRA Humane Society and up to the Augusta Waterworks, then back. Dogs are invited and encouraged to participate in this race as long as they are kept on a leash, well-socialized and up to date on all vaccinations. Interested runners can pay the $30 registration fee online at strictlyrunning.com, at Fleet Feet in North Augusta on Jan. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m., or before the event from 8 to 9:45 a.m. at the Julian Smith Barbeque Pit. The one-mile Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. and has an entry fee of $10. Volunteers are needed to help on the day of the race. For more information, email HopefulHoundsInc@gmail.com.
WHAT Dog Gone Cold 5K WHERE Julian Smith Casino | 2200 Broad St. WHEN Jan. 21 | 8 a.m. TICKETS $10 to $30 MORE | HOPEFULHOUNDS.ORG
ART EXHIBITION CLOSING: LOCAL COLOR: Photography
in the South. Photographers William Greiner, Meryl Truett, Dave Anderson and Birney Imes discuss their work and the photographs included in the exhibition. Morris Museum of Art; 6 p.m.; $5; 1 10th St.; 706.724.7501
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1.29 1.30
EDUCATION STOP SMOKING GROUP SESSION with Kay Russell,
GOOD CAUSE ACTS ICICLE BALL Dinner and dancing
THEATRE WRONG WINDOW LITERARY FRIENDS OF THE AUGUSTA PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING Read article on
[ A DOGGONE RACE ]
THURSDAY
on Jan. 20. Judith Simon Drama Studio; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
and beverages are available for donations that will go toward use of the facility. Glenn Hills Baptist Church; 6 p.m.; free; 2877 Lumpkin Road; 706.373.7855
a Junior Achievement CSRA Business Hall of Fame Laureate is reflective of the individual’s business accomplishments, entrepreneurial vision, leadership, charitable endeavors and community impact. Local businessmen Jeff Hadden, Joey Hadden, Rick Allen, Perry Smith and Joseph Greene will be honored this year’s event. Augusta Riverfront Marriott; 6:30 p.m.; call for ticket information; 2 10th St.; 706.736.3070 GEORGIA.JA.ORG
THEATRE WRONG WINDOW Lunch is provided after concert. Reservations required. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; noon; music is free, lunch is $10; Sixth and Reynolds streets; 706.722.3463 TUESDAYSMUSICLIVE.COM
daily planner
GOOD CAUSE CSRA BUSINESS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION To be named
listing on Jan. 22. James Brown Arena
THEATRE PICKIN’ See listing
CONCERT PICKIN’ AND PRAISIN’ CONCERT SERIES A meal, desserts
the
SPORTS 33RD ANNUAL AUGUSTA FUTURITY See
CONCERT TUESDAY MUSIC LIVE Featuring Isaac Holmes.
from the Metropolitan Opera. Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20; 12:55 p.m.; $18 to $24; 1144 Agerton Lane; 706.667.9713
cooking demonstration by local chef Bev Bullock. Call to register. The Fresh Market; 1 p.m.; 2701 Washington Road; 706.667.0090
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by the Symphony Orchestra Augusta. First Baptist Church of Augusta; 7:30 p.m.; $10 to $45; 706.826.4705 SOAUGUSTA.ORG
THEATRE THE ENCHANTED ISLAND Opera streamed live
EDUCATION FRESH FLAVORS DEMO: CURRY THREE WAYS A step-by-step
TUESDAY
SPORTS WINTER BLAST
Six-on-six co-ed soccer tournament includes boys’ Divisions 1 and 2, girls’ divisions 1 and 2, men’s Divisions 1, 2 and 35+, women’s Divisions 1, 2 and Open.Lions Memorial Field, $150 per team of 6; 619 W. Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta; 706.312.7415
a certified hypnotist, is for the community in honor of National Hypnotherapy Day. Reserve a seat in advance by calling. The Balanced Body; 6:30 p.m.; free; 2916 Professional Pkwy.; 706.736.3377
FILM ASU SPRING FILM SERIES: RAVANCHE 170
University Hall at ASU; 7 p.m.; $2; 2500 Walton Way, 706.729.2416 AUG.EDU
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