16 Jul Fun Things to Do in July 2020 – Week 2
Fun Things to Do in July 2020 – Week 2
Local Events
Encore Drive-In Nights presents Blake Shelton and Special Guests – July 25 | 7 – 11:30 PM
Come out to the Big Mo, the drive-in theater in Monetta, SC, to see Blake Shelton with Very Special Guests Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins! Tickets are on sale now!
The all-new, one-night-only concert feature was filmed exclusively for drive-in theaters across North America. From the safety of your vehicle, you get a night out to enjoy a cinematic concert experience under the summer sky. Drive-in. Rock-Out.
Tickets are $114.99 per vehicle (up to 6 people)! Get your tickets online HERE!
Funk You Live From a Distance – July 24 | 7 – 11 PM
We are thrilled to announce that we will be performing on FRIDAY, JULY 24 at the Columbia County Amphitheater in Evans. We are taking extra precautions for social distancing. The seating arrangement for the event will be tables which will be spaced six feet apart.
Cost: Each table is $125 and seats six individuals. Tickets are on sale NOW!
About Funk You:
Focusing on the many styles that construct and compose the glorious genre of funk, these players artfully blend clean and powerful vocals with passionate musicianship. Funk You feels most at home on stage, their captivating live performances keep fans coming back time and time again.
In the interest of everyone’s safety all guests are expected to adhere to CDC and Georgia guidelines in relation to social distancing while attending our event.
For more info, visit the Event Page HERE! | Get your tickets online HERE!
JNSA Presents: “Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot” (PODCAST)
Led by Jessye Norman School of the Arts podcast teacher Sea Stachura, and in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, “Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot” tells the story of one of the first major Civil Rights era riots in the South. The riot happened in Augusta, Georgia from May 11-13, 1970. The immediate cause was the suspicious death of Charles Oatman, an African American teenager held in the county jail. During the riot, six black men were killed by white police officers, all of them shot in the back. Much of Augusta’s black business district was also set ablaze, including many white and Chinese-American owned businesses. In a collaboration, students at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts join GPB in telling this story.
Listen online HERE or on the Apple Podcasts app.
Nancy Carson Library Presents: Music of the 60s Civil Rights Movement (Youtube)
Augusta Chronicle columnist Don Rhodes (Ramblin’ Rhodes) narrates this program on the history of some of the most important songs of the Civil Rights Movement. The program, which was first presented at the Nancy Carson Library, includes historic video clips, as well as live performances by Darlene Champagne and Barbara Walker.
Watch Online HERE!
Non Local Events
Creative Capital presents Two Free Online Artist-Focused Discussions – July 21 & 28
Creative Capital supports innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, gatherings, & career development services.
Artists in a COVID Economy | July 21 | 4 – 5:30 PM (FREE)
This artist-led conversation will address how artists can manage a self-sustaining practice amid uncertainty and rapidly changing economic conditions. Amy Smith will moderate the discussion featuring panelists Daniel Park, Kristina Wong, and Caroline Woolard. The conversation will explore ideas from cooperative principles and bartering networks to investment groups and entrepreneurship, and will offer space to imagine new forms in the face of COVID-19. Register Online HERE!
Adaptive Platforms for Artist Resilience | July 28 | 4 – 5:30 PM (FREE)
This conversation will explore ways in which artist-centered organizations are pivoting to accommodate artists’ needs during COVID and evolving in the process. Panelists will share what tactics they’ve used to maintain community and share resources through repurposing, expanding, and innovating their programs. Kyle Dacuyan will moderate the panel featuring Ali Rosas-Salas, Wes Taylor, and Tara Aisha Willis. Register Online HERE!
Intro to Improv – You are a Storyteller (Online Workshop) – July 22 | 8 – 9:30 PM (FREE)
I’ll tell you a secret… you are a storyteller.
This is an on-your feet workshop focused on storytelling and stage presence. You will play games, do storytelling exercises and learn tools to help you connect to your audience. This class is for all skill levels.
Why Improv?
Forbes, the New York Times, Harvard Business Review and many other publications have written about how improv training is amazing business training, improves communication, increases creativity and reduces anxiety.
Price: Our classes are pay what you can. We encourage contributions of $15-$30 per person for these online classes (to help us cover costs) but no contribution is required.
Everyone has a different life situation and we want to make these classes equally accessible no matter your socio-eccomic class. Overall, the most important thing is that you show up to class with a joyful attitude where you listen, celebrate making mistakes and make your partners look good.
Register and Learn More about how Improv can help you online HERE!
Chips, Dip, and Virtual Robotics! – July 22 | 3:30 – 4:15 PM (FREE)
Chips, Dip, and Virtual Robotics is a family night for you and your child to experience building, making and learning together, in a virtual environment with other families.
The Chips: We will show you how to create simulations, robotics, drones, etc. in a 3D environment using curricula based computer science and mathematics.
The Dip: With your family, we expect fun and food to be part of your gathering
The Virtual Robotics: Easily incorporate 3D visuals to interactively teach math concepts from numbers, operations, algebra, calculus to statistics and data science to real-life applications. and step-by-step guidance for parents and children of all ages with leaders in Education.
The only prerequisite is to be at the event with a device and your child!
Register Online HERE!
CoderDojo Online – Brown Bag Session – July 27 | 3 – 5 PM (FREE)
We understand how frustrating can homeschooling be, making it hard it is to keep kids engaged with public school remote learning. Now also add cancelled summer plans…. more stress.
CoderDojo Bothell and Kirkland chapters, in partnership with Mighty Coders present FREE Online Kids Coding Sessions named Brown Bag.
- No experience necessary
- For grades 2-8
- Great for both beginners and experienced coders
- Webinar style 1.5 hr sessions every Monday
CoderDojo is a global movement of FREE, volunteer-led, community based programming clubs for young people. At a Dojo, young people, between 7 and 14, learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and explore technology in an informal and creative environment. In addition to learning to code attendees meet like minded people and are exposed to the possibilities of technology.
Within the CoderDojo Movement there is a focus on community, peer learning, youth mentoring and self led learning, with an emphasis on showing how coding is a force for change in the world.
Help your kids stay busy this Summer and learn something new!
Register online HERE or visit the Event Page HERE! | Watch a previous Brown Bag session HERE!