“Local Color: Photography in the South” is an exhibition that shows through January 29, 2012, at the Morris Museum of Art and includes photographers Dave Anderson, John Baeder, William Christenberry, William Eggleston, Meryl Truett and more. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
Theatre at Augusta State University. Mill Cafe and the Greater Augusta Arts Council. Call 706-826-4702, ext. 6, or visit Proceeds will benefit local children’s charities. Call 706-860-0998 or visit augustaarts.com. augustawestdance.com. Augusta International Folk Dance Club meets Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Augusta Ballet Studio on 2941 Walton Way. No partners needed. First visit free. Info: call Tim at 706-399-2477.
The Annual Quilt Exhibition shows through December 31 at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. Call 706-724-3576 or visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com.
Theater
“Eli’s Bethlehem Inn,” a Musical Dinner Theater Production, shows through December 2 at the Kroc Center. $15. For performance dates and times, and to purchase tickets, call 706-771-7777 or visit enopion.com.
William Willis: Paintings and Drawings shows at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art through December 13. Call 706722-5495 or visit ghia.org. Making Something Ancient of the New, sculpture by Kath Girdler Engler, shows through January 8 at the Morris Museum of Art. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
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Music
A Celtic Christmas is Friday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church’s parish hall, and features Harry O’Donoghue, host of Georgia Public Radio’s “The Green Island Radio Show,” and Carroll Brown, acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist. $15. Call Jeff Ryan at 706-2841531 or email kilswah@aol.com. Holiday Concert with Lyra Vivace and the Augusta Children’s Chorale is Sunday, December 4, at 4 p.m., at Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Free. Call 706-826-4718 or visit augustachildrenschorale.org. Tuesday’s Music Live, featuring the University of Georgia Accidentals, is Tuesday, December 6, at noon, at Saint Paul’s Church, and features lunch, catered by Crums on Central following the noon concert. Reservations for lunch are required. Call 706-722-3463 or visit tuesdaysmusiclive.com. Augusta Collegium Musicum: Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is Tuesday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, and features Davidson Fine Arts School Choir. $25. Reservations required. Call 706-7335619 or visit sacredheartaugusta.org. Celtic Christmas Guitar Concert is Wednesday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m., at Enterprise Mill Event Center, and features Robin Bullock and Steve Baughman. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit PRESS ON, committed to medical research for the treatment of childhood cancers. Tickets are available for purchase at Fat Man’s V. 22 | NO. 66
Vino e Voce: an Evening of Wine and Song is Thursday, December 8, from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Al Cheatham, 808 Milledge Road. $50 per person. Black tie optional. RSVP by December 1. Call 706364-9114 or visit theaugustaopera.com. The Salvation Army School of the Performing Arts holds classes each Tuesday. Included is instruction in piano, drums, guitar, voice and brass. Call 706364-4069 or visit krocaugusta.org.
Literary
“The Happy Everything Cookbook” Event is Thursday, December 1, from 3-5 p.m., at La Dee Da, in North Augusta, and features a kitchen workshop and cookbook signing with authors Laura Johnson and Susie Murray. Free. Call 803-426-1655.
Films on Friday: “The Palm Beach Story” shows Friday, December 2, at noon, at The Morris Museum of Art, and will be followed by a discussion led by museum Director Kevin Grogan. Participants are invited to bring a lunch. Free and open to the public. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org. “Rodelinda,” streamed live from The Met, shows Saturday, December 3, at 12:30 p.m., at Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 & IMAX. $18-$24. Call 706-667-6653. “Satyagraha,” streamed live from The Met, shows Wednesday, December 7, at 12:30 p.m., at Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 & IMAX. $18-$24. Call 706667-6653.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” shows Friday, December 2-Saturday, December 3, at 8 p.m., at the Aiken Community Playhouse. $20. Call 803648-1438 or visit acp1011.com.
“Santa Buddies” shows Wednesday, December 7, from 4-5:30 p.m., at North Augusta Branch Library. Free, and participants are invited to bring their own refreshments. Call 803-642-7575 or visit abbe-lib.org.
“Fruitcakes” shows Friday, December 2-Saturday, December 3, at 8 p.m., at William Miller Bouknight Theatre in Edgefield. $15. Call 803-637-3833 or visit edgefieldcountytheatrecompany.com. Auditions for “The Marvelous Wonderettes” are Sunday, December 4, at 3 p.m., and Wednesday, December 7, at 7 p.m., at the Aiken Community Playhouse. Performances are February 17 and 18. Call 803-648-1438 or visit aikencommunityplayhouse.com. “My Fair Lady” shows Tuesday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m., at Bell Auditorium. $32-42. Call 1-877-4AUGTIX or visit georgialinatix.com. “The Frog Prince at Christmas,” a Patchwork Players production, is Wednesday, December 7, at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., at Maxwell Theatre at Augusta State University. $3. Call 706737-1625 or visit aug.edu.
Dance
“Twas the Night” Christmas Play is Thursday, December 8, at 10 a.m., at the Headquarters Branch Library. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706-8212600 or visit ecgrl.org.
“It’s the Night Before Christmas,” presented by Augusta West Dance Guild, is Saturday, December 3, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Maxwell Performing Arts
Flix
“Christmas Belles” shows Friday, December 2-Saturday, December 3, at 7 p.m., at Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre, and features Santa, sheep and an Elvis impersonator. $25-$40. Call 706-7938552 or visit fortgordon.com.
Book Signing and talk, featuring Steve Naifeh and Gregory Smith White, authors of “Van Gogh: The Life,” is Thursday, December 1, at 6 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Free. Call 803-6419094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org. “Nutcracker,” presented by Dance Augusta, is Friday, December 2, at 7 p.m., at the Imperial Theatre. $20-29. Call 706-722-8341 or visit imperialtheatre.com.
December 31. Mail scripts to Quickies, c/o Le Chat Noir, 304 Eighth Street, Augusta, Ga., 30901, or email them to info@lcnaugusta.com.
Local authors are invited to submit original scripts for Quickies 2012, the short play festival at Le Chat Noir. Scripts should be 10-15 pages; all styles and subject matters considered. Deadline is
Special Events
First Thursday in Summerville is December 1 from 5-8 p.m. on Kings Way, and features food, cocktails and shopping. Visit summervilleaugusta.org. Fort Gordon Tree Lighting Ceremony is Thursday, December 1, at 6 p.m., at Barton Field Outdoor Theater, and features Santa Claus, Chris Kringle Mart, hayrides, refreshments and a bonfire. Free and open to the public. Call 706791-6433 or visit fortgordon.com. Holiday Tree Lighting at Augusta State University is Thursday, December 1, at 6 p.m., and features caroling, refreshments and a visit from Old Saint Nick. Call 706737-1610 or visit aug.edu. 41st Annual Christmas Craft Show is Friday, December 2-Saturday, December 3, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Odell Weeks Center, and features vendors from all over the southeast. Free. All ages are invited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 803-642-7631. Holiday Open House and Artisans Market is Friday, December 2-Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday at the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta. This free event features art exhibits, samples of gift shop foods, and holiday music. Call 803-441-4380 or METRO SPIRIT 12.1.11 17