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Painter, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist Juan Logan discusses his work as part of the Terra Cognita lecture series at the Morris Museum of Art on Thursday, August 11, at 6 p.m. Reception follows. Free. Call 706-828-3867 or visit themorris.org. Acrylic Painting with William Willis is Saturday, August 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, August 14, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. All materials included. Members, $140; non-members, $160. Pre-registration required. Call 706-8283867 or visit themorris.org. Day of Art, hosted by the North Augusta Artists Guild, is each Tuesday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Arts and Heritage Center and includes a group of artists painting in the center who will answer questions or allow visitors to join in. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.
Exhibitions
Jennifer Weaver White Photography Exhibit shows at Inner Bean in August. Call 706-414-6231. Lauryn Sprouse Art Exhibit shows at Sky City through the month of August. Visit skycityaugusta.com. No Nature, No Art, an exhibition by William Willis, shows at the Morris Museum of Art. Call 706-828-3867 or visit themorris.org. Jane Popiel Exhibition shows at Sacred Heart Cultural Center through the month of August. Call 706-826-4700 or visit sacredheartaugusta.org. Civil War Redux: Pinhole Photographs by Willie Anne Wright shows at the Morris Museum of Art. Call 706-828-3867 or visit themorris.org. Philip Juras: The Southern Frontier, landscapes inspired by Bartram’s travels, shows at the Morris Museum of Art. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
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Music
Ed Turner’s Rock ‘n’ Soul Revue, sponsored by the Columbia County Exchange Club, is Friday and Saturday, August 12-13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre. Ed Turner, along with fellow Number 9 members Roger Davis and Zach Swenson and the Rock and Soul Revue Band, will re-create audiences favorite rock classics. $10-$35. Call 706-722-8341 or visit imperialtheatre.com. The Woolly Jumpers, four traditional Irish musicians from Asheville, N.C., and Cork, Ireland, perform Friday, August 12, at 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Central and Monte Sano avenues. $15. Call 706-267-5416. FreeVocalWorkshops,presented by Musical Theatre Workshops, are Saturday, August 13, at MTW’s new location at 3833 Martinez Blvd. Schedule is as follows: children ages 8-11, noon-1 p.m.; teens ages 12-16, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; those 16 and over, 3-4 p.m. Call 706-2311759 or visit onwiththeshow.biz. The Jeremy Graham Band performs on Saturday, August 13, at 7 p.m. at the Columbia County Amphitheater as part of the Second Saturday Concert Series. $5. Call 706312-7192 or visit columbiacountyga.gov. Keith Urban’s Get Closer 2011 World Tour is Saturday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. Opening act is Jake Owen. Doors open at 6:30. $26-$77. Call 706-722-3521 or visit augustaentertainmentcomplex.com. Dr. Rob Foster and Pulsar perform at the 8th Street Riverfront Stage on Sunday, August 14, at 8 p.m. as part of the Candlelight Jazz Series. Participants are invited to bring their own seating and picnic. $6. Call 706495-6238 or visit gardencityjazz.com. Aiken Big Band plays at Hopelands Gardens in Aiken at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 15, as part of the Hopelands Summer Concert Series. Call 803-642-7630 or visit aiken.net/ hopelandsgarden.html.
Ride your bike in style, and legally, during No Appointment Saturday, held by the Georgia Department Driver Services, which of fers motorcycle license testing at the office of 3423 Mike Padgett Highway from noon-5 p.m. Call 770-918-6202 or visit dds.ga.gov.
Literary
Rick Busby, author of “Simple Habits That Will Change Your Life,” will hold a book signing on Saturday, August 13, from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Headquarters Branch Library. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org. CSRA Writers, which formerly met at Borders, meets Monday, August 15, at the Martinez campus of Georgia Military College on Davis Road. Those interested should bring 10 copies of a manuscript for critique. For more meeting information, call Steve Fox at 706-836-7315. Brown Bag Book Club will meet Thursday, August 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the Columbia County Library to discuss “Roanoke” by Lee Miller. Call 706-8631946 or visit ecgrl.org. Harlem Library Book Club meets
Thursday, August 18, at 4 p.m. to discuss “Dying for Chocolate” by Diane Mott Davidson. Call 706-556-9795 or visit ecgrl.org. NOOK Tutorials at Barnes and Noble in the Augusta Mall are each Saturday beginning at noon, followed by a NOOKcolor tutorial at 12:30 p.m. Free. Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, an annual fundraiser for the Aiken Downtown Development Association, is Friday-Saturday, August 12-13, at 7 p.m. at Newberry Hall. Call 803-649-2221 or visit downtownaiken.com. Auditions for a Citywide Talent Show are Friday-Saturday, August 15-16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Gordon outdoor stage. Those chosen will perform on the main stage of Arts in the Heart of METRO SPIRIT 8.11.11 17