2009 Westobou Festival Program by Westobou Festival

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Welcome to the Westobou Festival ................ 2 Why the Name Westobou Festival?................ 2 Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County Letter ......................................................... 3 Office of the Mayor - Augusta, GA and North Augusta, SC.................................................. 4 Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County, Westobou Festival Executive Board, Advisory Board and Staff .................................................................................................... 5 Accommodations, Parking, Tickets, Information & More.................................................... 6 2009 Porter Fleming Literary Competition Winners............................................................. 8 Festival Schedule................................................................................................................... 9 History of the Festival............................................................................................................ 16 Circle of Friends and Volunteers............................................................................................ 17 Festival Venues...................................................................................................................... 18 Festival Map........................................................................................................................... 20 Festival Venues Continued..................................................................................................... 22

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Painting on cover by Berry Fleming WESTOBOU FESTIVAL was conceived in 2005 by the Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County, in conjunction with their work on behalf of the Porter Fleming Foundation. WESTOBOU FESTIVAL is a trademark of the Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County. Westobou Festival is produced by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. INCLEMENT WEATHER: Westobou Festival accepts no responsibility, financial or otherwise, for event cancellation or interruption because of inclement weather or other acts beyond its control. Westobou Festival does not refund for cancellation due to inclement weather or other acts beyond its control. AUTHORIZATION TO USE IMAGE, VOICE, NAME & LIKENESS: Admission to the Westobou Festival and its venues constitutes permission for the Westobou Festival, their contractors or agents to use any photographic, audio or video images of you that may be made during the Festival for future promotions of Westobou Festival without remuneration or notification. Attendee assumes all risk and danger incidental to attending the event. Photos of the Westobou Festival may be taken for personal use, but may not be reproduced for sale or used in any commercial way without the express written permission of the Westobou Festival.

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Overview Welcome to the 2nd Annual Westobou Festival! The Westobou Festival will take place September 17 – 26 and encompasses downtown Augusta, GA, Augusta State University, Paine College, and North Augusta, SC. Each day and evening features an array of dance, musical, theatrical, and visual arts events to dazzle visitors and showcase the wealth of local and regional artistic talent that has exploded in this area. Whether your passion is contemporary theatrical performances or traditional symphony events, strolling through gallery exhibitions or listening to jazz, you’ll find it all and more at the 2009 Westobou Festival! Augusta’s major arts organizations – Ballet, Opera, Symphony, and Players – have embraced the Festival. The Greater Augusta Arts Council, Morris Museum of Art, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Historic Augusta, The Imperial Theatre, Artists’ Row, Augusta State University, Le Chat Noir, and Sacred Heart Cultural Center all plan special exhibitions and activities as well. You won’t want to miss out on events like: • • • • • • • • • • •

Thursday, September 17: Rhonda Vincent and The Rage - 7:30 p.m. – Imperial Theatre Friday, September 18: The Avett Brothers in Concert - Gates Open at 6p.m. – Jessye Norman / Riverwalk Amphitheatre Saturday, September 19: Shawn Mullins concert at Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival - 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – The Augusta Common Sunday, September 20: Georgia’s 3 Tenors present “A Tribute to Pavarotti” - 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Monday, September 21: Sitka Trio - 7:30 p.m. - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University Tuesday, September 22: The Blind Boys of Alabama - 7:00 p.m. - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University Wednesday, September 23:Keb’ Mo’ in Concert - 8:00 p.m. - Imperial Theatre Thursday, September 24: Langston Hughes’ Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods for Jazz - 7:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m. – Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College Friday, September 25: VIDEO GAMES LIVE - 7:30 p.m. - Bell Auditorium Saturday, September 26: ABT II - 7:00 p.m. - Imperial Theatre And, much, much more . . . find it all inside this program or online at WestobouFestival.com or from your mobile phone: WestobouFestival.mobi

Why the name Westobou Festival?

Between 1660 and 1680, the Westo Indians lived in an area between Augusta, GA, and North Augusta, S.C., along the banks of the Westobou River. . . today, that river is known as the Savannah River. The river was a valuable resource to the Westo Indians and remains an integral part of the Augusta Region, serving as the catalyst to stimulate an economic and cultural impact on the entire area. It is fitting that the Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County selected the name Westobou Festival in promoting their vision to advance excellence in the arts and celebrate Augusta’s wealth of artistic talent. 2

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September 17, 2009 Westobou Festival Attendees Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome to the second annual Westobou Festival, an exciting showcase to celebrate excellence in the arts and humanities. The festival was conceived by the Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County, one of Georgia’s oldest corporations, which just now celebrated its 225th year of making Augusta better. The Board administers the grants program of the Porter Fleming Foundation, which “contributes annually to the educational, literary, artistic, historical, musical and cultural enrichment” of the lives of the residents of the City of Augusta and surroundings. Berry Fleming, creator of the foundation, encouraged the Trustees saying, “And though it may put a further burden on you, I hope you will consider initiating projects on your own, either by suggestions to some appropriate group or individual or by doing the job yourself.” We are encouraged by the great strides that our promoter, Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc., has made in producing the festival, by the diligent work of the many volunteers and wonderful staff, and by the enthusiastic response of Augusta’s arts community. All of this excitement is very catching. We hope that you will catch it, too.

Sincerely,

Thomas H. Robertson President

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR DEKE COPENHAVER MAYOR

September 17, 2009 Welcome to Augusta! On behalf of the City of Augusta and our entire community, it is our pleasure to warmly welcome you to Augusta for the 1st Annual Westobou Festival . Augusta is thrilled to be hosting the festival running from September 17th through September 26th, 2009. With over 200 performances scheduled for the 10 day period , we promise non-stop arts and entertainment for all ages. And with our partnership with our North Augusta neighbors, we are able to provide more opportunities to join in the festivities. We are honored to have you in our city. As the second oldest and second largest city in Georgia, Augusta affords the opportunity to take an unique look in American history with attractions such as the Augusta Museum of History, Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Meadow Garden, and the boyhood home of President Woodrow Wilson, just to name a few. Augusta is rich in African-American Heritage and we encourage you to explore the Lucy Craft Laney Museum, the life-size statue of James Brown, Springfield Baptist Church, Penny Savings Bank, and more. You may also wish to experience our historic tours or take a one-hour tour on a Petersburg Boat along the Augusta Canal. Take time to visit Riverwalk Augusta, a six-block esplanade boasting lush floral designs, quaint restaurants, shops, the Morris Museum of Art, the National Science Center’s Fort Discovery, and the Augusta Botanical Gardens. Furthermore, the recreational activities available here, including water sports, hunting, fishing, golf, tennis and horseback riding (to name a few), offer an opportunity to unwind and enjoy socializing with family members and friends. Fabulous events and festivals are held throughout the year, offering something for everyone. No matter what you decide to do, you’ll be able to say “I Played Augusta, GA!” We are privileged to host the Westobou Festival and wish you every success! I know that your stay with us will be enjoyable and memorable. Have a great visit! Warmest regards,

Deke Copenhaver Mayor Office of the Mayor 530 Greene Street, Suite 806 Augusta GA 30911 (706) 821-1831 – Fax (706) 821-1835 WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV 4

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Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County, Executive Board, Advisory Board & Staff Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County

Executive Board

Advisory Board

Westobou Festival Staff

William J. Badger George B. Barrett Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr. A. Bleakley Chandler, M.D. Paul H. Dunbar III Tennent Houston Cobbs G. Nixon Patrick H. Perry Thomas H. Robertson Leroy H. Simkins, Jr.

Betty Beard Rebecca Best Ann Boardman Kelly Brannon Brenda Durant Indee Few Keith Jenkins Ellis Johnson Katy Ledford Brian Marks Jo Maypole Molly McDowell Don Portnoy Libby Poteet Luann Tedesco Charles Wolf

Shannon Lanier Cameron Nixon Roger Duke Jane Howington Shell Berry Beth Morrison Jeannie Allen Erin Jacobs Barry White

Kathi Dimmock – Executive Director Virginia Atkins – Special Events Assistant Kylan Swain – Media & Operations Assistant

Thanks to Our Sponsors!

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Westobou Festival Accommodations

The following properties are offering special Westobou Festival rates. To receive this special rate, you must mention the Westobou Festival while making your reservation. Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites 2 Tenth Street Augusta, GA 706-823-6593 Contact: Sharon Koon www.marriot.com

Quality Inn 1050 Claussen Rd Augusta, GA (706) 737-5550 www.qualityinn.com

Partridge Inn 2110 Walton Way Augusta, GA 706-737-8888 Contact: Tijuana Jenkins www.partridgeinn.com

For more accommodations in Augusta, Georgia, please visit the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau at Augustaga.org.

Festival Parking

Parking is available in Downtown Augusta in designated parking areas as well as in city-owned parking garages at Fort Discovery, the Augusta Marriott Hotel on the Riverwalk, and a parking garage at Ellis and 9th Streets.

Attractions In addition to the many performances

during the 10 days of the Westobou Festival, Augusta also is home to numerous exciting attractions, many of which are presenting special activities and exhibitions during the Festival. For a complete list of attractions and their locations, please visit www.augustaga.org.

Tickets Tickets can be purchased from the

sponsoring organization and many of the performance tickets may now be purchased online at WestobouFestival.com!

Information at the Festival An Information booth will be located at the Augusta Common during weekends of the Festival. The Augusta Common is located at Broad Street, between 8th and 9th Streets.

Additional information can be found at WestobouFestival.com or at WestobouFestival.mobi using your web-enabled mobile devices (i.e. blackberry, cellphone, i-phone). Festival maps and schedules will be available online and at the Information booth.

Dining & Shopping Downtown Augusta has a wealth of restaurants, shops and galleries throughout the downtown area and in easy walking distance from most major venues. There will also be a Global Food Village on the Augusta Common featuring ethnic food from over 35 countries during the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival on September 18-20.

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2009 Porter Fleming Literary Competition Winners Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of the 16th Annual Porter Fleming Literary Competition, recognizing talented writers residing in the states of Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. Over 300 entries were submitted in the categories of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry and Play Writing. This special writing competition is held in memory of Porter Fleming, a prominent Augusta, GA citizen and one of the city’s foremost philanthropists during his lifetime. In 1963 Berry Fleming, a noted Augusta author and artist, who had also served as a Trustee of the Academy of Richmond County, created the Porter Fleming Foundation in honor of his father. The Foundation directs the Trustees of the Academy to “contribute annually to the educational, literary, artistic, scientific, historical, musical, and cultural enrichment of the lives of the residents of the City of Augusta and the geographical area immediately adjacent thereto, composed of Richmond, Burke, Jefferson, and Columbia Counties in the State of Georgia, and Aiken and Edgefield Counties in the State of South Carolina.” Thirty years later, Shirley Fleming, daughter of Berry Fleming, and Starky Flythe organized the first Porter Fleming Writing Competition. This year’s Awards Ceremony is held on Saturday, September 26, at 2:00 p.m., during the annual Westobou Festival, Sept. 17-26. All winners are invited to participate in a special literary program during the Awards Ceremony in The Morris Museum of Art Auditorium. Fiction Category : National Judge Local Judge

Karin Gillespie, Author of the Bottom Dollar Girls Series Ed Wilson, Professor at Paine College, poet & novelist

First Place ($1,500): Roberta George, Valdosta, GA – “Truces” Second Place ($750): Evan Guilford-Blake, Stone Mountain, GA – “My Enemy Dr. Seuss” Third Place ($500): Frank Christian, Augusta, GA – “Hot Summer” Non-Fiction Category: National Judge Bill Johnson, Retired Chair of Augusta State University Languages and Literature Department & well-published essayist First Place ($1,500): Betsy Weir, Thomson, GA – “With A Certain Kind of Hope” Second Place ($750): Joseph Barry, Evans, GA – “Finding Love On The Used Dog Market” Third Place ($500): Thomas McConnell, Spartanburg, SC – “Memory’s River” Poetry Category: National Judge Stephen Corey, Poet and Editor of The Georgia Review Local Judge Farley Briggs, Poet and member of the Authors Club of Augusta & The Augusta Poetry Group Local Judge Linda Lee Harper, Augusta poet with 9 poetry collections including Kiss,Kiss, CSU Poetry Center Open Competition Winner First Place ($1,500): Elizabeth Peacock, North Augusta, SC – “Sprinkling Ashes in Oudrif” Second Place ($750): Roberta George, Valdosta, GA – “Three o” Third Place ($500): William Gray, Belvedere, SC - “Giving Us What We Need” Play Writing Category: National Judge Rick Davis, Playwright and Professor of Creative Writing at Augusta State University First Place ($1,500): Jessie Tyson, Augusta, GA – “Kicking and Screaming” Second Place ($750): Henry Roberts, Augusta, GA – “Praise The Lord” Third Place ($500): Evan Guilford-Blake, Stone Mountain, GA – “Dreamland” For additional information on the Porter Fleming Literary Competition, please contact Virginia Atkins, Westobou Festival Assistant, 706.755.2878 or virginia@westoboufestival.com. 8

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Westobou Festival 2009 Performance Schedule

Check online for schedule changes at WestobouFestival.com or WestobouFestival.mobi (For your mobile device)

Westobou Festival Performance Schedule Displaced - The Unexpected Fallout from the Cold War (Augusta Premiere)

Thurs., September 17:

Westobou Festival Opening Ceremonies 6p.m., The Imperial Theatre (Map#21) / Free

Presented by Scrapbook Video Productions 4p.m. – 6:15 p.m. & 7p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - Fort Discovery’s Paul Simon Discovery Theatre (Map#17) / $8

Allen Organ Silent Movie Night Richmond County Directors’ Choice Choir featuring “The General” Presented as part of the Westobou Festival Choral Music Series 7p.m., Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College (Map#26) / Donations Accepted

Presented by the Sacred Heart Cultural Center 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - Sacred Heart Cultural Center (Map#27) / $12 general seating

Cabaret & Cabernet: Unlocked Doors: The Art of Gordon Parks An Evening With the Arts Presented by the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art 7p.m. – Morris Museum of Art (Map#25)/ Free

Lunch & Learn with Philip Brookman

Presented by the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art 12:30 p.m. – Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art (Map#19) / Free, advance reservations requested

Two Pianos & Percussion: Martin David Jones & Clara Park, pianists

Presented by ASU/Westobou Festival Chamber Music Series 7:30 p.m. - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) / Free admission with valid ASU JagCard, $5 general.

Southern Soul & Song Special: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage

7:30 p.m. – Imperial Theatre (Map#21) / $20

Fri., September 18:

The Avett Brothers in Concert

Presented by Soul Bar, Sky City & Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. Gates Open at 6p.m. – Jessye Norman Amphitheater / Riverwalk Amphitheater (Map#22) $20/advance, $25/at the gate

Mendelssohn & Brahms: Chamber Music Series

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 12Noon - St. John United Methodist Church (Map#29) / Free

Presented by the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta (AHC), the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council (NACAC), & the Heritage Council of North Augusta 8p.m. – 11p.m. - Arts & Heritage Center, Municipal Center, North Augusta, SC (Map#2) / $30 person

Sat., September 19: “Surrender“ Stage Play / Gospel Music Series

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. Coordinated by JUBBA & Friends 3p.m. & 6p.m., Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College (Map#26) / $5

Carmina Burana

Presented by the Augusta Choral Society 7:30 p.m. – Sacred Heart Cultural Center (Map#27) $22/Adults, $18/Seniors & Students, $5/child 12 & under

Shawn Mullins Concert at Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival

Presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council 9p.m. – 11p.m. – The Augusta Common (Map#4) Badges - $5 in advance, $7 at the gate

Westobou Festival Organ Series: Jim Nord, Organist for a 30 Year Celebration Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 4p.m. – Fairview Presbyterian Church (Map#14) Free

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Sun., September 20:

Sitka Trio

“Pops on the River” Concert

Presented by The Augusta Concert Band 6p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Jessye Norman Amphitheater (Map#22) / Free

Presented by the ASU Conservatory Program 7:30 p.m. - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) / $5 general public / ASU students, faculty, & staff are free with valid JagCard.

Music at the Morris: Martha Malone’s One-Woman Cabaret

Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers – “Dare Not Walk Alone”

Presented by the Morris Museum of Art 2p.m. – 3p.m., Morris Museum of Art (Map#25) Free

Presented by the Imperial Theatre 7p.m. - Imperial Theatre (Map#21) / $5 general admission / $3 military & students

Savannah River Brassworks Concert

Savannah River Winds Concert

7:30 p.m. – 9p.m. – First Christian Church of Augusta (Map#16) / Free

Festival Bells & Brass

Presented by the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council 7:30 p.m. - First Baptist Church of North Augusta (Map#15) / Donations Accepted

Presented by The Master’s Ringers 4p.m. – Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College (Map#26) / $5.00

Tues., September 22:

Georgia’s 3 Tenors present “A Tribute to Pavarotti”

Presented by The Authors Club of Augusta 7p.m. – Le Chat Noir (Map#24) / $10

3p.m. – 4p.m. - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Map#28) / $12/general admission, $10/senior citizens & students w/ID

Mon., September 21:

10th District Choir of the GMBC of GA & CSRA Fellowship Choir Presented as part of the Westobou Festival Choral Music Series 7:30 p.m., Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College (Map#26) / Cost TBD

Westobou Festival Organ Series featuring Dr. Leon W. Couch, III, Organist Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 11a.m. – St. John United Methodist Church (Map#29) / Free

Trio Augusta plays Mendelssohn & John Williams

Presented by the ASU Department of Music / Westobou Festival Chamber Music Series 12Noon - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) /$5 general public / ASU students, faculty, & staff are free with a valid JagCard.

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In Other Words: Poetry, Prose, & Theatre at Le Chat Noir

Westobou Festival Organ Series featuring Brad Cunningham in Recital

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 11a.m. – St. Paul Episcopal Church (Map#28) / Free

Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruise - Joyce Lynn

Presented by the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. - Departs from Enterprise Mill Petersburg Boat dock. (Map#3) Check in at Canal Interpretive Center. / $24

FEE for Free!!

Presented by 88.3 WAFJ 7p.m. – Augusta Common (Map#4) / Free

Mozart & Mendelssohn: Chamber Music Series

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 12Noon - St. John United Methodist Church (Map#29) / Free

Westobou Festival Performance Schedule Kid’s Making Faces Workshop

Professional Storyteller - Jan Cribbs presents “Stories for the Young at Heart”

The Blind Boys of Alabama

Thurs., September 24:

Presented by Clay Artists of the Southeast (CASE) Session I – 9:30 a.m. – 11a.m. / Session II – 4p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Union Baptist Church (Map#31) / $7/adults, $5/seniors, $3/children – 5:30 p.m. - Old Canal Pottery, Enterprise Mill (6-16) (Map#12) / $10 Presented by the ASU Lyceum Series 7p.m. - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) / $20/general public / ASU students, faculty & staff free with valid JagCard

Free Hip-Hop Masterclass

Taught by dancer/choreographer, Stephen Jones Presented by Augusta Ballet, Inc. 4:30 p.m. & 6p.m. – Sacred Heart Cultural Center (Map#27) / Free

Wed., September 23:

Westobou Festival Organ Series Laura Lowe in Recital

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 4p.m. – St. John United Methodist Church (Map#29) / Free

Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruise - Karen Gordon

Presented by the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. - Departs from Enterprise Mill Petersburg Boat dock. Check in at Canal Interpretive Center. (Map#3) / $24

Keb’ Mo’ in Concert

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 8p.m. - Imperial Theatre (Map#21) / $25 Orchestra, $15 General Admission

ASU Student Showcase Recital: Chamber Music Series

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 1p.m. - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) / Free

Rob Foster & Pulsar

Presented by the ASU Department of Music 7:30 p.m. - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) / $5/general public / ASU students, faculty, & staff free with valid JagCard

Sandy Cameron Violin Recital

Presented by Donald Portnoy International Violin Competition 7p.m. – Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) / $20 general, $8 student

Rock & Roll Gospel Show / Gospel Music Series

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 7p.m., Jessye Norman Amphitheater (Map#22) / $5

Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruise - The Cross-Tie Walkers

Presented by the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. - Departs from Enterprise Mill Petersburg Boat dock. (Map#3) Check in at Canal Interpretive Center. / $24

Patricia Barber in Concert

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 8p.m. - Imperial Theatre (Map#21) / $25 Orchestra, $15 General Admission

Langston Hughes’ Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods for Jazz featuring the Ron McCurdy Quartet Presented by the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History 7p.m – 9p.m. – Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College (Map#26) / $25/adults, $15/students & military

Professional Storyteller Jan Cribbs presents “What Do Women Most Want – and Other Stories” 7p.m. – 8p.m. – Union Baptist Church (Map#31) / $10/adults, $8/seniors

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Elisabeth von Trapp & Erich Kory in Concert

New York Chamber Soloists

Presented by the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society Presented by The Riverwalk Series, Inc. 8p.m. – Saint Paul’s Church (Map#28) / $15/gen- 8p.m. - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) $25/general public, $7/children & eral admission, children under 18 free students / ASU students, faculty, & staff free w/JagCard. No children under six years old admitted. Evening of Bel Canto

at The Partridge Inn

Presented by The Augusta Opera Company 6 p.m. – The Partridge Inn (Map#C) /$75 per person or $125 per couple

The Ford Truck Equestrian Balloon Festival / National Science Center’s Fort Discovery Solo Hot Air Balloon Preview

Sat., September 26: Big Kids Accordion Band

2:30p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Festival Stage, Augusta Common (Map#4) / Free

Jubba & Friends / Gospel Music Series

5:15 p.m. – 7p.m. – Augusta Common (Map#4) / Donations Accepted

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 6p.m. - Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College (Map#26) / $5

Fri., September 25:

Smithsonian Museum Day

DSW: Where These Shoes Fit / Gospel Music Series

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 7p.m., Union Baptist Church (Map#31)/ $5

Augusta Canal Moonlight Music Cruise - The Wynns

Presented by the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. - Departs from Enterprise Mill Petersburg Boat dock. (Map#3) / Check in at Canal Interpretive Center. / $24

Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas Band

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 7p.m. – 10p.m. – Augusta Common (Map#4) / Free

VIDEO GAMES LIVE

Presented by The Symphony Orchestra Augusta 7:30 p.m. - Bell Auditorium (Map#8) / Tables: $1200, Orch Floor: $50, 1st Balcony: $40, 2nd Balcony: $30, 3rd Balcony: $20

A Hit Parade of Great American Tunes from the 30’s, 40’s, & 50’s Presented by the Augusta Collegium Musicum 7:30 p.m. - Sacred Heart Cultural Center (Map#27) / $10

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10a.m. – 5p.m., at each participating museum / FREE - Morris Museum of Art (Map#25), Augusta Museum of History (Map#5), The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson (Map#32), Fort Discovery (Map#17)

Making Faces Workshop

Presented by Clay Artists of the Southeast (CASE) 10a.m. – 2p.m. – Old Canal Pottery, Enterprise Mill (Map#12) / $50

ABT II

Presented by the Augusta Ballet, Inc. 7p.m. - Imperial Theatre (Map#21) / Ticket range from $17 - $35

2009 Porter Fleming Literary Competition Awards Ceremony

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 2p.m. – The Morris Museum of Art Auditorium (Map#25) / Free

Spotlight on Harmony featuring Atlanta Vocal Project, 7th Place International Barbershop Chorus and Song of Atlanta, 6th Place International Sweet Adelines Chorus

2p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) / Matinee: 2p.m., $17 ($14 in adv), Evening: 7:30 p.m., $20 ($17 in adv)

Westobou Festival Performance Schedule Pottery Demonstrations & a Concert featuring Tara Scheyer & the Mudpuppies Presented by the Hammond’s Ferry Foundation 11a.m. – 2p.m. - Hammond’s Ferry Brick Pond, North Augusta, SC (Map#20) / Free

The Mt. Zion Spiritual Singers from Charleston, S. C.

Presented by Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 2 p.m. – Union Baptist Church (Map#31) /Free

Old School Music Festival

Presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council 7:30 p.m. – Jessye Norman Amphitheater (Map#22) / $20/advance / $25/day of show Westobou Festival Dance Series Presented by Augusta Dance Coalition 4p.m. – 7p.m. – Festival Stage, Augusta Common (Map#4) / Free

Multiple-Day Events: September 17 – 26 (Closed Sunday) Making Faces

Presented by Clay Artists of the Southeast (CASE) 9a.m. – 4p.m. - Arts & Heritage Center, Municipal Center, North Augusta, SC (Map#2) Sept. 17 – Opening Reception 7 – 9 p.m. / $5/adults, $2/children (12 & under) Design Concepts Scale Models Exhibit Presented by Design Concepts 10a.m. – 5p.m. Daily - White’s Building & Casa Blanca Café, 936 Broad St. (Map#9) / Free William Christenberry: Paintings, 1961 – 2005 Presented by the Morris Museum of Art 10a.m. - 5p.m. Tues. - Sat., Sun. noon - 5p.m. - Morris Museum of Art (Map#25) / $5 adults /$3 seniors, military, & students/ Free: members & children under 6/ Sun. free.

Sacred Heart Art Hall presents “Connections” by Marianna Williams

9a.m. – 5p.m. (weekdays) – Sacred Heart Cultural Center (Map#27) / Free

Augusta State University Department of Art Faculty Show Mon – Fri., 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Sat. 10a.m. – 2p.m. - New Space Gallery, Washington Hall, ASU (Map#7) / Opening Reception: Sept. 17, 5p.m. – 6:30 p.m. / Free

The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown Exhibition

Presented by The Augusta Museum of History 10a.m. – 5p.m. – The Augusta Museum of History (Map#5) / $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/children 5 – 18, under 5 free

A Tiny Taste of Art at Gallery on the Row Mon. – Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. - Gallery on the Row (Map#18) / Free

The Whiskey Painters of America Annual Exhibition Tues. - Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sept. 17 – Opening Reception, 5p.m. – 8p.m. - The Zimmerman Gallery (Map#30) / Free

The Art of Arts Project

Regular hours of various galleries & shoppes of Artists’ Row in downtown Augusta, GA. (Map#1) Sept. 17 – Opening Reception 5p.m. – 8p.m. / Free

September 17 – 19, 21–26 Visual Art & Artifacts

Presented by the Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta 10a.m. – 5p.m. –Arts & Heritage Center, Municipal Center, North Augusta, SC (Map#2) / $5 adults, $2 children under 16

Emil Holzhauer: The Georgia Years

Presented by the Morris Museum of Art 10a.m. - 5p.m. Tues. - Sat., Sun. noon - 5p.m. - Morris Museum of Art (Map#25) /$5 adults /$3 seniors, military, & students/ Free: members & children under 6/ Sun. free.

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September 18 – 19

Readings by Augusta State University Theatre Students

Presented by ASU Theatre 7p.m. - Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University (Map#6) / $10 General Public, $7 Seniors, $5 students / ASU students, faculty, & staff free w/JagCard.

September 18 – 20

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival

Presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council Fri., 5p.m. – 9p.m., Sat., 11a.m. – 9p.m., Sun., 12 Noon – 7p.m. - Augusta Common (Map#4) Weekend Badges $5 in advance / $7 at the gate

CASE: Clay Artists of the Southeast Demonstrations & Workshops

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Operating Hours (Map#4) / Admission - Badge $5 in advance, $7/weekend badge

September 18 & 21-25

September 19 & 26 Voices of the Past

Presented by The Augusta Museum of History 19th - A Petersburg Boat Pilot at 11:30 am , 12:30 pm , 1:30 pm 26th - A Petersburg Boat Pilot at 11:30 am , 12:30 pm , 1:30 pm The Other Tubmans at 12 pm , 1 pm, 2 pm – Augusta Museum of History Galleries (Map#5) / Free w/ Museum admission ($4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/children 5-18, under 5 free)

September 24 – 25

The Collision Project Presented by Davidson Fine Arts School 7p.m. Thurs., Sept. 24; 3:45 p.m. & 7p.m. on Fri., Sept. 25 Beverly J. Barnhart Theatre, Davidson Fine Arts School (Map#23) / $6 adults, $5 seniors, students, children, $4 Davidson students

Donald Portnoy International Violin Competition

Semifinal Round: Thurs., Sept. 24 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Final Round: Fri., Sept. 25 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Prize Winner’s Recital: Fri., Sept. 25 – 4 p.m. Presented by Gallery on the Row - Maxwell Theatre, ASU (Map#6) / Adults $10 ea. Class 11a.m. – 1p.m. / Class 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. session, $25 for three. Students/$5 ea. session, $10 / $15 per class (Map#18) for three.

A Tiny Taste of Art at Gallery on the Row - Miniature painting classes

A Sense of Place 2009

Presented by the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art 6p.m. to 8p.m. on Fri. - Reception & Awards Ceremony / 10a.m. - 5p.m. Tues. – Fri., Sept. 21-25 - Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art (Map#19) / Free

September 24 – 26

2nd Augusta Tango Mini Festival

Presented by Augusta Tango Club (Map#29) Event Spans 3 days. / Workshops $20/person, Milongas $10/person

September 18 - 20, 24 – 26 The Augusta Players presents Steel Magnolias

Sun., Sept. 20 – Matinees 3p.m., Sept. 18, 19, 2426 – 8p.m. - Le Chat Noir (Map#24) / $34 seniors & students / $36 adults

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History of the Festival

Westobou Festival, designed to celebrate Augusta’s wealth of artistic talent, encompasses a variety of performances and presentations by local, regional, and nationally-recognized individuals and organizations, primarily in the disciplines of dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Westobou Festival was conceived in 2005 by the Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County, in conjunction with their work on behalf of the Porter Fleming Foundation. The Foundation was created in 1963 by Augusta resident Berry Fleming to honor his father, Porter Fleming. From 1963 to 2005 the Foundation focused on providing financial grants and fellowships to organizations and individuals who had demonstrated excellence in the fields of education, literature, art, science, history, music and culture. In 2005, the Foundation received a bequest from the Estate of Shirley Fleming, Berry Fleming’s daughter. After receipt of this bequest, the Trustees resolved to create an independent project celebrating excellence in the arts, while at the same time continuing to provide financial grants and fellowships. Thus, the Westobou Festival was born. The Foundation and Trustees have contracted with the Greater Augusta Arts Council to produce the Westobou Festival and a Steering Committee has been selected to assist with planning and coordinating the event. We hope you will come back next year and join us for another exciting Festival, enjoying all that Augusta has to offer. Don’t forget to join our online database at www.WestobouFestival.com to receive the latest news and updates!

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Westobou Festival Volunteers and Series Events Committees Volunteers

Libby Poteet, Volunteer Coordinator Junior League of Augusta Junior League Service Weeknights Carole Nelson Staff volunteers from Serotta Maddocks Evans, Inc. Staff volunteers from ESi Acquisitions, Inc.

Series Events Committees Chamber Music Series Clara Park, Series Coordinator

Organ Series

Kathleen Cartledge, Series Coordinator Alvin Blount

Choral Music Series

Millicent Mazyck & Vivian Sylvester, Series Coordinators Mollie Baldwin Ladell Fortune Lynwood Holmes Sue Rule Rumame Samuels

Gospel Music Series

JUBBA & Natasha Dyer, Series Coordinators Micheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;le Douglass Booker T. Hayes III Jennifer Sturgis Russell Turner Katrina White

Dance Series

Patti Ann Smith, Series Coordinator

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Venues 1. Artists’ Row Centered on 10th & Broad and Beyond In 1994, Broad Street Artist’s Row was planned by the City of Augusta and Local artists to provide working studios for visual artists and preserve historic buildings. Exteriors were renovated as part of the facade Grant Program initiated in several downtown blocks. The project has now grown to include many businesses, including Arts Galleries, Working Art Studios, Coffeehouses, and Other Shops. Visitors to the galleries will find original paintings in all media and genres, as well as photography, work in clay, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal and wood. Most Galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday and all welcome visitors. 2. Arts and Heritage Center, Municipal Center 100 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC The new Arts and Heritage Center opened earlier this year in North Augusta to help house the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council. Formed in 1996, the organization is a branch that combines the Cultural Arts Council with the Heritage Council to help disperse local interest amongst the large concentration of historical and artistic endeavors that permeate the North Augusta area. Stressing education and community involvement, the organization has many programs in place to help improve the public appreciation and acceptance of the rich culture of the area. Whether found working on the streets, in the schools, or from an office, the NACAC moves towards a future where everyone can have a better understanding of just how art and history build the communities we live in. 3. Augusta Canal and Interpretive Center, Enterprise Mill 1450 Greene Street # 400, Augusta, GA Explore the nation’s only industrial power canal still in use for its original purpose. Built in 1845 to harness the water and power of the Savannah River, the Augusta Canal offers history, recreation and unique experiences along its 8.5 miles of towpath and waterway. At the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill you’ll learn the stories of people, progress and promise of a unique piece of American history. The Canal Interpretive Center tells the story of 18

how a city used its waterways to reinvent itself and define its destiny. The Center has been developed by the Augusta Canal Authority in partnership with the National Park Service. 4. Augusta Common 836 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA The Augusta Common is a beautiful Downtown Park and special event facility. Centrally-located between 8th and 9th streets, the common plays host to numerous Festivals, concerts and special events. Bustling with weekend life, the large, open space is a popular location for artistic activity. 5. Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA The Augusta Museum of History was established in 1937 for the purpose of preserving and sharing the material history of Augusta and the region. From a 10,000 year-old projectile point to a 1914 locomotive, the collections chronicle a rich and fascinating past. The more modern building has replaced the historic academy next to the old MCG building, but such growth has only led to a greater diversification in the museum’s collection, showcasing everything from civil war history to pirate artifacts. 6. Maxwell Theatre, Augusta State University 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA The Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre is the cultural heart of the ASU campus. The Maxwell’s stage and stage thrust multi-level extension make the theatre extremely versatile. Performances from opera and theatre to symphony and dance all feel at home on the Maxwell stage. The theatre is an intimate venue for the audience with each of its 750 seats remarkably close to the stage. 7. Washington Hall, Augusta State University 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA The building has been called the College Activities Center and University Center, and in 1997, it was named Washington Hall to honor two prominent local educators, the late Dr. Justine and the late Dr. I.E. Washington. There is an attached veranda and the towers were part of the original 1941 optical shop. WestobouFestival.com

8. The Bell Auditorium 712 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA One of the more well-known local landmarks, The Bell Auditorium has held a prestigious record for both performances and significant historical events. From Ray Charles’ live protest in 1961 against segregation, to the Godfather of Soul James Brown, the theater has shown no desire to settle for the ordinary in its choices for artistic diversity and historic worth. 9. Casa Blanca Café 936 Broad Street #101, Augusta, GA Open for light breakfast and lunch Monday - Saturday. The café offers up some tasty coffee drinks and yummy food in a unique setting. The name says it all, and if that doesn’t speak loud enough, the atmosphere and dining will have you coming back for those busy lunch hours for just even a quick respite. With live music, wine tasting, and more specials than you can shake a fedora at, the small Broad Street shop is the getaway you’re looking for. 10. Church of the Most Holy Trinity 720 Telfair Street (Corner of 8th & Telfair Streets), Augusta, GA Georgia’s oldest surviving Catholic Church building, the church is a classic example of the Early Romanesque Revival style of church architecture, with smooth, broad exterior wall surfaces. The cornerstone was laid July 1857 and the building was consecrated April 1863. The marble altars were smuggled through the Civil War blockade and the Jardine pipe organ is the largest 19th century instrument in the South. 11. Enterprise Mill 1450 Greene Street, Augusta, GA The old Enterprise Mill has transformed in the last 10 years into the commercial giant it is today. Once the historic home of Augusta industry, the building now houses commercial, residential and corporate spaces for everyone to utilize. Whether you’re in the market for office or an apartment, the Enterprise Mill has space in mind for you. Originally completed in 1848 by James L. Coleman and used as a flour mill, the Enterprise saw many changes in its long history. Once the home of the “finest cloth in the south,” the mill WestobouFestival.com

now lays claim to hundreds of happy residents, an on-site deli, and extremely efficient hydro-powered spaces. 12. Old Canal Pottery, Enterprise Mill 1450 Greene Street, Augusta, GA A wood-burning kiln that works to preserve old methods of making pottery, Old Canal Pottery uses the Old Edgefield style to look back on how things were once done in South Carolina. Run by the self-taught Gary Dexter, the business has been churning out pottery for a few years, and as the community interest in lost forms of creation grows, more people will appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into this art. 13. Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 825 Greene Street, Augusta, GA The Evangelical Lutheran of the Resurrection, located at 825 Greene Street, is known throughout Augusta as “The Church with the Red Doors.” The large granite building was dedicated in 1926, but the congregation traces its roots back to 1859. With its beautiful, stained glass windows and magnificent pipe organ, Resurrection Church offers traditional Lutheran worship at its best. 14. Fairview Presbyterian Church 1101 Carolina Ave, North Augusta, SC In 1946 a church was begun and organized with only 31 charter members in a small vacant grocery store on Georgia Avenue in North Augusta, South Carolina. Through a donation of land and the dedication of the members, the church has grown and the now sits atop a hill on Carolina Ave. It houses a beautiful Moller Pipe Organ and is adorned with ornate stained glass windows. 15. First Baptist Church North Augusta 625 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC The new Worship Center of First Baptist Church North Augusta was dedicated in May of 1999. Along with worship services, the Center is home to several concerts and live performances. With wrought iron lining its stair cases, crown molding adorning its interior and stain glass depicting Biblical scenes, the Center is a lovely location to enjoy an event. 19

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16. First Christian Church of Augusta 629 Greene Street, Augusta, GA Many will agree that a church building is but a vessel a congregation uses for Godly worship. Having said this, much emphasis has been given to the present church building on Greene Street over the years due to the fact that this building was itself a wonderful gift to the congregation. Brick houses once occupied the lot on which the Greene Street church was built. These houses were torn down, and their bricks were used for the present church building’s foundation. It was recorded that the first bricks of the foundation were put into place in 1874. When the church was completed, there were three parts to the complex including the sanctuary, the fellowship hall or lecture room, and the manse or parsonage. In 1920, a pipe organ was installed and these are the same pipes that are seen today. 17. Fort Discovery, Paul Simon Theatre One 7th Street, Augusta, GA The National Science Center is the only science center dedicated to exciting students across the nation about math, science, and technology. At The National Science Center, math and science are fascinating areas of knowledge which are great fun to explore! We strive to ignite the curiosity of young people and instill within them the desire to learn. We want to help America’s youth experience the thrill of discovery! 18. Gallery on the Row 1016 Broad Street, Augusta, GA Located in a spacious historic building on Artists’ Row, this gallery of fine art features a diverse group of local and regional artists, working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, clay, and photography. We also feature iron sculpture by Thomas Lyle and wood sculpture by Kevin Brown. Other art forms and artists represented include jewelry by Tammy Ray, baskets by Tamara Przylepa, ceramics by Frank Lustig, leaded glass by Mark McKim, glass mosaic by Barbara Yon and much more.

19. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art 506 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA Founded in 1937 and housed in Ware’s Folly (ca. 1818) and the Walker-Mackenzie Studio (ca. 1907), the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art serves as the Central Savannah River Area’s only independent non-profit visual art school and gallery. The Institute is proud to offer visual art education opportunities for students of all ages and interests. Quarterly studio classes and workshops are available in a wide range of media, from drawing and painting to photography, weaving, clay, and sculpture. 20. Hammond’s Ferry Brick Pond 89 Crystal Lake Dr., North Augusta, SC With neighborhoods expanding up against the Savannah River, this system of houses focuses on bringing the amenities of good living back to the south. The elegant housing designs, conveniently placed sidewalks, communal buildings, and pleasant natural surroundings all create an easy-to-maintain lifestyle for the modern family. 21. Imperial Theatre 749 Broad Street, Augusta, GA The Imperial Theatre, located in the Broad Street Historic District, opened on Feb. 18, 1918 as a venue for presenting vaudeville and silent movies to the community. An architectural gem, the theatre is now home to film series, live performances and much more. 22. Jessye Norman Amphitheater 9th Street, at the River, Augusta, GA In 1996 the city of Augusta honored its native daughter Jessye Norman by renaming the Riverwalk Amphitheater as the Jessye Norman Amphitheater. The Amphitheater is an architectural support system designed to include a variety of learning activities such as art, drama, and music. This outdoor learning environment overlooks the Savannah River and is accessible for persons with disabilities.

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23. John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School 615 12th Street, Augusta, GA The John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School is a public magnet school for the fine and performing arts in Downtown Augusta, Georgia. In addition to a basic curriculum of college preparatory and Advanced Placement academic courses, Davidson offers academic and fine arts courses in areas such as visual arts, music, chorus, dance, and theatre. 24. Le Chat Noir 304 8th Street, Augusta, GA An “off-Broad Street theater,” Le Chat Noir is dedicated to bringing the things you’d never see anywhere else in Augusta to the stage. Performances are thoughtprovoking and intelligent plays designed to deliver as much enjoyment while stimulating the intellectual inside. With a diverse season already running, Le Chat Noir is that perfect place for a date. 25. Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth Street Augusta, GA The Morris Museum of Art, located on the Riverwalk in downtown Augusta, Georgia, is the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South. The collection includes holdings of nearly 5,000 paintings, works on paper, photographs, and sculptures dating from the late-eighteenth century to the present. In addition to the permanent collection galleries, the museum hosts eight to ten temporary special exhibitions every year. 26. Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College 1235 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, GA The Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, owned and operated by Paine College, was built in 1968. The basic design of the chapel’s nave is the cruciform, symbolizing the body of Christ. The Chapel was named after Dr. John Wesley Gilbert, who was the first Paine College student, graduate and African American of the college’s faculty.

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27. Sacred Heart Cultural Center 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA The first bricks were laid for Sacred Heart Church in 1897. The church was a magnificent house of worship for over seventy years. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it is an architectural masterpiece. The building features towering twin spires, graceful arches, fifteen distinctive styles of brickwork, ninety-four stained glass windows, a barreled vaulted ceiling and intricately carved Italian marble altars. Because of the steady move by Augustans to the suburbs, the last mass was held in Sacred Heart July 3, 1971. This important historic landmark now serves as a unique venue for social and cultural events and is rented continuously throughout the year for weddings, concerts and civic functions. 28. Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church 605 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA Saint Paul’s Church was established in 1750 by the Church of England at the site of Fort Augusta. The first three church buildings on the property were destroyed. The fourth building, erected in the 19th century, was burned in the Great Augusta Fire of 1916. The present Georgian Colonial building, designed by Henry Wendell, was completed in 1919. Among the furnishings saved from the fire is the original baptismal font, the only relic from the first church. The Neo-Classical pillar and bowl, brought from England in 1751, is in the narthex (foyer), near the southwest entrance.

Located in the church yard is a celtic cross marking the location of the fort. At its base is a cannon believed to have been brought in the 1730’s by General Oglethorpe from England to be used at Fort Augusta. This, together with the fort, is the oldest colonial artifacts in the city.

Venues 29. St. John United Methodist Church 736 Greene Street, Augusta, GA St. John Church was founded in December 1798. In the beginning, the little congregation met at the home of Ebenezer Doughty on Reynolds Street. The Methodist Society’s first pastor, Stith Mead, soon purchased the property on which the church still stands. The original meeting house, a wooden frame structure built in 1801, was moved in 1844 to Reynolds Street where it still serves (the oldest church building in Augusta) as the parish hall of Springfield Baptist Church.

The present St. John sanctuary was built in 1844. Our sanctuary was expanded in the 1890’s, and the stained glass windows were added at that time. In 1998, for the church’s bicentennial, the sanctuary was restored to its 19th-century appearance. Our pipe organ was installed in 2003. Designed and built for our sanctuary by the Dobson Pipe Organ Builders of Lake City, Iowa, this three-manual, mechanical action instrument has 42 ranks of pipes (2,172 in all).

30. Zimmerman Gallery 1006 Broad Street, Augusta, GA Located on Artists’ Row in historic downtown Augusta, Georgia, the Zimmerman Gallery features two generations of painters and is the working studio for Lou Ann Zimmerman. The gallery also offers unique items by top regional and nationally recognized artisans: including jewelry, sculpture, pottery, glass and metalwork. You will find one-of-a-kind art and one-of-a-kind service at the Zimmerman Gallery. 31. Union Baptist Church 1104 Greene Street, Augusta, GA The original church was built by the Presbyterians, but the cornerstone, dated 1879, commemorates the establishment of the Union Baptist congregation. The building is in the Carpenter Gothic style, an American interpretation of Gothic forms. Union Baptist is a perfect example of the style, characterized by the vertical board and the batten siding, the asymmetrical towers flanking the façade, the buttresses dividing the building into seven bays, the pointed, arched Gothic stained glass windows, and the steep pitched roof. Alterations occurred in the 1880’s, when it is believed that the stained glass windows were placed in the church and the two towers were added when the building was enlarged by the Union Baptist congregation in 1883. 32. The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson Thomas “Tommy” Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) lived in this Presbyterian Manse from 1860-1870. Tommy spent the formative years of his childhood in Augusta, years that would affect him for the rest of his life. While living in Augusta Wilson experienced the hardships of the Civil War and Reconstruction. He also began his education, tasted leadership as president of the Lightfoot Baseball Club, and grounded his deep Presbyterian faith. The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson is owned and operated by Historic Augusta, Inc. Historic Augusta preserves and maintains the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson in order to inform and educate the public as to how Woodrow Wilson’s childhood in Augusta, Georgia affected him as he later served as President of the United States.

Union Baptist Church Photo by John Harpring, courtesy of Historic Augusta, Inc.

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