14 Aug Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 3
Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 3
Local Events
6th Annual Black Cat Picture Show – Aug 21, 22, 23
Don’t miss Augusta’s SIXTH ANNUAL international independent film festival. Film artists from all over the world submit some amazing pieces to be screened right here at Le Chat Noir in downtown Augusta.
A Festival Pass includes admission to all events at the Black Cat Picture Show for all three days, and includes a ballot to vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award. Festival passes are $50, and are extremely limited, so advance purchase is strongly recommended!
Friday night’s screenings begin at 6pm and are followed by the Film Artists’ Reception, a swanky catered celebration of those Film Artists who have been selected for this year’s festival. The full schedule and film line up is available on the Facebook Event Page HERE!
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Stephanie Philips Four Seasons Chamber Jazz – Aug 21 | 7:30 – 9 PM
Four Seasons Chamber Jazz – a musical celebration of art in nature – is a four-event concert series, with music ranging from Latin jazz, to vocal standards, to Dixieland. This month’s musical talent is Stephanie Phillips, a jazz quartet that started right here in Augusta! The concert will be held in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta on Walton Way Ext.
The Four Seasons Chamber Jazz Series is presented by Karen Gordon (Garden City Jazz) and proceeds benefit Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency
Ticket Prices: $25 General admission, $20 Senior admission, $15 Student and Military admission.
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New Date! Family Movie Night at the Park – Aug 21 | 7:30 – 11 PM
Liberty Park Community Center, Grovetown
Come join us for a wonderful night under the stars with your family at our family movie night for just $5.00 per family! We will be showing How to Train your Dragon the Hidden Worlds at dark. Space is limited to the first 40 families who register.
Due to Covid-19 social distancing space is limited. Concessions will be available for purchase prior to and during the movie. Please practice social distancing when attending the event. Make sure you bring your own chair or blanket with you for this event! Doors will open at 7:30 PM. Movie at Dark (approx. 9pm) Visit the Event Page HERE!
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MOM CAMP! DIY Retreat at AR Workshop Evans – Aug 22 | 10 AM – 4 PM
So many times we’ve heard Moms say ” I wish there was a Moms Camp!” as they dropped/picked up their kids from our popular DIY Youth Summer Camp. Well the time has come! Join us for a FULL DAY of FUN, ( supporting our favorite local businesses) because YOU DESERVE IT! (Enjoy retail discounts inside the shop!)
The registration price of $199 includes everything below:
• Lunch from Evans newest business, Stay. Social Tap & Table
• Dessert delivered by: The Buttercup Bake Shop
• AR Workshop Wood Project: Choose your project here on registration page ( registration required).
• Set of 3 Chunky Knit Pumpkins or a Chunky Knit Pillow (no additional registration needed – choose in class)
• Shoulder/Back Massages by: Massage etceTERA
• Brunch Board by: Sweet & Sassy Apron
• Drinks/snacks will also be provided by AR Workshop Evans to enjoy throughout the day
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Adult Beginner Quilting 101 – Aug 25 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Are you ready to enter the world of quilting? I will show you the basics to get started on your journey. You will learn how to cut fabric, sew a scant 1/4″ seam allowance, press your seams and more in this class! The cost is $38.00 and you may borrow a machine if you don’t have one. You will be sent a supply list upon registration. To register and pay, contact Jordan at (706) 993-8819 or [email protected]. Receipt of payment reserves your seat in class. Start learning today!
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Non-Local Events
‘MTA Arts & Design: NYC’s Great Underground Art Museum’ Webinar – Aug 19 | 5:30 – 7 PM | $10
While New Yorkers often describe their subway system in less flattering terms like “broken escalators” or “Pizza Rat,” did you know that it contains a first-rate art museum comprised of works created in mosaic, terra cotta, bronze, glass, and mixed-media sculpture? It’s time to explore the underground MTA subway stations throughout the five boroughs, and the commissioned art pieces that make it one of the greatest free art galleries in the world.
Join New York Adventure Club as we get up close and personal with a selection of incredible art pieces created for the MTA Arts & Design, a program which has commissioned over 300 leading artists from near and far to create original, site-specific permanent artworks for New York City subway stations since 1985. Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide.
Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions about subway art are welcomed and encouraged! Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week! See you there, virtually!
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Sunset on the Hudson featuring Resistance Revival Chorus – Aug 20 | 7:30 – 8:30 PM | FREE
Hudson River Park is happy to bring you the best of our Summer of Fun event series–virtually! Join us for this week’s Sunset on the Hudson featuring the Resistance Revival Chorus—a collective of more than 60 women and non-binary singers who come together to sing in tribute to the historical importance of music in the movement. Watch the RRC take over Times Square HERE!
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Cook-Along for a Cause – Learn Authentic Indian Cooking – Aug 22 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | $25
Mini and Deepika have been feeding and caring for street dog in Delhi for years. They are also great cooks. They decided to use their talents to raise funds India’s street dogs. This proceeds from this class will support Dharamsala Animal Rescue and supply needed funds for the 40 street dogs Mini and Deepika care for in their neighborhood.
So, Join the Cook-Along on August 22nd to dive into Indian culture. In this class, you will learn the following North Indian dishes: Palak Paneer – A creamy dish of spinach with Indian cheese and spices, Dal Tadka – A lentil dish tempered with spices, and Chai – Authentic Indian spiced tea. The class will be approximately 2 hours. Once you have registered we will be sending out a zoom link and the full list of easily available ingredients needed.
Dharamsala Animal Rescue seeks a humane environment for animals with direct benefits to the communities of Dharamsala, India. We work to end human deaths by rabies, provide humane animal control and rescue programs, adoption and community education.
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J.S. Bach: The Six Bach Cello Suites performed by Wendy Sutter. Parts 1 & 2 – Aug 23 | FREE
Honed over a lifetime of close engagement with these iconic works, Ms. Sutter’s intensely personal interpretations will be streamed from the serenely beautiful Meeting Room of Judson Memorial Church. Video by Ross Karre; audio engineering by Ryan Streber, Oktaven Audio. Livestream made possible by the Jarvis & Constance Doctorow Family Foundation in celebration of the life of Danièle Doctorow. Perspectives Ensemble was founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Sato Moughalian.
About Wendy Sutter:
Heralded as “one of the great leading cellists of the classical stage” by the Wall Street Journal, Wendy Sutter has proven herself as one of the foremost and diverse soloists of her generation. Having performed widely on five continents, she has been acclaimed by critics in all major publications including The New York Times, Strad Magazine, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle.
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Part 1 | Aug 23 | 3 – 4:30 PM
Perspectives Ensemble presents the The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites performed by Wendy Sutter, cellist, on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 3pm EDT and 6pm EDT. In Part 1, at 3pm, Suites 1-3 will be performed.
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Part 2 | Aug 23 | 6 – 7:30 PM
Perspectives Ensemble presents the The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites performed by Wendy Sutter, cellist, on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 3pm EDT and 6pm EDT. In Part 2, at 6pm, Suites 4-6 will be performed.
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‘Uncovering the Great Street Art & Artists of NYC’ Webinar – Aug 26 | 1 – 2:30 PM | $10
Once considered the epitome of crime and vandalism, street art has finally been accepted as a welcome contribution to our communities, often defining our most creative and trendy neighborhoods. It’s time to virtually roam the streets of New York City — the birthplace of street art — to uncover its most coveted public artworks, legal and otherwise.
Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover a selection of New York City’s most impressive modern street art, from pieces by obscure international artists to megastars like Lady Pink and Shepard Fairy. Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide.
Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions about subway art are welcomed and encouraged! Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week! See you there, virtually!
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