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Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11, but there are tons of ways to thank and remember those who have served our country all weekend, beginning with the Annual Veterans Concert, presented by the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council on Thursday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wesley Center of Grace United Methodist Church. On Friday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Center in Evans is War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of World War II, a presentation of Augusta Amusements featuring David zum Brunnen and Serena Ebhardt, and on Saturday, November 10, from 6-8 p.m. is the Red, White & Blue Veterans Day Celebration at Evans Towne Center Park. Last but certainly not least is the 2012 CSRA-Augusta Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 12, at 10 a.m., beginning at Sacred Heart Cultural Center and ending at the All Wars Monument at Broad and 4th streets where a ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. For more information on these events, see the events calendar.
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The Wanderer Project, part of the Art at Lunch series, is Friday, November 9, at noon at the Morris Museum of Art and features writer/archeologist Dr. Mark Newell and genealogical/archival researcher April Hayes. Includes lunch by Roux’s Catering. $10, members; $14, non-members. Preregistration required. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org. Senn Designs jewelry trunk show is Saturday, November 10, from 10 a.m.5 p.m. and Sunday, November 11, from noon-5 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org. Art After Dark is Saturday, November 10, at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Comforter. The Artists’ Guild of Columbia County event includes an art show, silent auction, celebrity art auction and more. Free. Visit artistguildcc.org. Images of the Amazon and Galapagos Islands, a presentation by Aiken photographer Forrest Roberts, is Tuesday, November 13, from 7-8 p.m. at Birds & Butterflies. $5; pre-registration required. Call 803-649-7999. Linoleum Printmaking/Holiday Cards Class, led by Mary How, is Thursday, November 15, at 5 p.m. at Gravatt Camp and Conference Center in Aiken. Participants should bring an image they would like to use for the card. $35 fee includes materials and light supper. Pre-registration required. Call 803648-1817 or visit bishopgravatt.org.
from Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman, Jay Jacobs, Jason Craig and many others, opens Friday, November 9, from 7-11 p.m. at Gaartdensity Gallery downtown and will remain up until Friday, December 7. Visit facebook.com/ gaartdensitygallery. Jetsam, works by Jay Jacobs, shows at the Morris Museum of Art. The exhibition opening is Tuesday, November 13, at 5:30 p.m. Free. Call 706724-7501 or visit themorris.org. Reflections on Water in American Painting shows at the Morris Museum of Art. The exhibition opening is Thursday, November 15, at 6 p.m. in which art collector Arthur Phelan discusses works included in the exhibition. A reception follow. Free, members; $5, non-members. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org. Annual Doll Exhibition shows through December 31 at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. Free with museum admission. Call 706-7243576 or visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. Annual Quilt Exhibition shows through December 31 at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. Pre-registration required. Call 706-7243576 or visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com.
Cantus, presented by the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society as part of the ASU Lyceum Series, is Friday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maxwell Theatre. $25, general public; $7, children. Call 706-667-4100 or visit aug.edu. War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of World War II, a presentation of Augusta Amusements featuring David zum Brunnen and Serena Ebhardt, is Friday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Center in Evans. $30-$35. Call 706-726-0366 or visit augustaamusements.com. Shaun Piazza performs Sunday, November 11, at 2 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art as part of the Music at the Morris series. Free. Call 706724-7501 or visit themorris.org. John Rutter’s Requiem, performed by USC-Aiken’s Concert Choir, is Thursday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Aiken. $20. Call 803-641-3306 or email joels@usca.edu.
Literary
Author Visit, featuring Marsha Maurer, author of “Whatever is Lovely: Design for an Elegant Spirit,” is Saturday, November 10, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Aiken Public Library. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
City of Dust: Photographs by John Mulhouse shows through November 14 at the Headquarters Branch Library. Call 706-834-9742 or visit augustaphotofestival.org.
Maxwell Morning Book Club discusses Betty White’s “If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won’t)” Thursday, November 15, at 10 a.m. at the Maxwell Branch Library. Call 706-793-2020 or visit ecgrl.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.
Portraits of Southern Artists by Jerry Siegel shows through December 2 at the Morris Museum of Art. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
Brown Bag Book Discussion, featuring “Stealing Mona Lisa” by Carson Morton, is Thursday, November 15, at 11:30 a.m. at the Columbia County Library. Call 706-863-1946 or visit ecgrl.org.
Exhibitions
ASU Jazz Ensemble Concert is Thursday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maxwell Theatre. $5. Call 706-667-4100 or visit aug.edu.
Lillie Morris, Lucy Weigle and Judy Avrett Exhibition shows at Sacred Heart Cultural Center through December 28. An opening reception will be held Thursday, November 8, from 5-7 p.m. Call 706-826-4700 or visit sacredheartaugusta.org. The PEACE (Poetic Expression and Creative Enlightenment) Show, a community gathering of area artists organized by billy s and including art 8NOVEMBER2012
Music
Annual Veterans Concert, presented by the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council is Thursday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wesley Center of Grace United Methodist Church and features Savannah River Winds, Wycliffe Gordon and emcee Terry Sams. Visit naartscouncil.org.
Book Club discusses “Plum Pudding Murder” by Joanne Fluke on Thursday, November 15, at 4 p.m. at the Harlem Branch Library. 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.
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