04 Sep Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 2
Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 2
Local Events
If You Don’t Mind The Mud Works by Hasani Sahlehe | Westobou Gallery
Exhibition Dates: September 4 – October 16, 2020
Gallery Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10 AM – 5PM | Fri 10 AM – 7 PM | Sat Noon – 4 PM
Westobou Gallery presents its marquee exhibition, If You Don’t Mind the Mud, with works by @Hasani Sahlehe. This work employs abstracted compositions of natural and cultural phenomena to synthesize themes of memory, migration, and the supernatural.
The work contemplates the malleability of perception and regional customs by distorting familiar imagery while invoking the historical practice of elevating man-made objects to a hallowed status. In so doing, it seeks new meanings for established ideals.
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70th Anniversary Beyond the Barricade | Aiken Center for the Arts
Exhibition Dates: September 9 – October 23
Gallery Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM
Opening Reception: September 10th, 6-8 PM
The Aiken Center for the Arts is proud to host an extraordinary exhibit showcasing past and present scenes from SRS as part of its 70th year celebration. The impact of SRS on our community over the last 70 years can’t be overstated. Prior to President Truman’s announcement of the site’s selection as part of a national defense complex, Aiken was best known as an agricultural community and a favorite retreat of wealthy 19th century equestrians. While they had stately homes known as the Winter Colony, their cultural impact was somewhat limited to their inner circle.
With the advent of SRS, Aiken soon saw significant changes brought by these atomic age homesteaders from all over the United States. With families in tow, these engineers, scientists, construction workers and administrative staff brought diversity to our area and showed a keen interest in being engaged in our community.
Many of us say Aiken is not your average small southern city. This is due, in large part, to SRS. Site personnel brought with them a desire to recreate the very best of the arts and education they knew in their former communities. They sought ways to bring the arts to us through active volunteerism and their personal funds. All of the companies that have operated at SRS over the last 70 years have been very generous to the arts.
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Recteq™ Movie Night – Sept 11 | 6 – 10 PM
Location: REC TEC Grills (4301 Evans to Locks Rd Evans, GA 30809)
Family Night. Date Night. Friday Night. We have you covered with Movie Night! Mark your calendars and join us at the recteq™ headquarters for the perfect way to kickstart your weekend! Food trucks, movies for all ages, the list goes on! Did we mention you can bring your own coolers?
On September 11th, the film of the night is The Patriot! Showtime is 7:30 PM! Cost is $10 per car.
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Meet Marjy Marj, Author of “The Shimmigrant” – Sept 13 | 7 – 8 PM | FREE
Online Event
Marjy Marj is scheduled to discuss her book “The Shimmigrant.” Pick up a copy at The Book Tavern in downtown Augusta. Reserve your copy by calling 706.826.1940!
About the Author: Marjorie Boafo Appiah aka Marjy Marj is a visionary, management consultant, author and speaker. She has leveraged her public speaking experience to fundraise for organizations and to empower communities. She is a sought-after speaker who keeps the crowd entertained and engaged at all times.
The Shimmigrant: A poignant yet optimistic story about the plight of a young immigrant. The Shimmigrant is a compelling story of a young girl’s will to survive against all odds.
Participate in the event by submitting your questions, comments & favorite quotes! Leave a voicemail message or send a text message to (762) 233-3548. Send an e-mail to [email protected].
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Zippered Basket Pouch Sewing Class – Sept 16 | 10:30 AM – 5 PM
Have you visited the newest fabric store in Augusta? Country Barn Quilt Co is a one stop shop in Augusta, GA for all things quilting, machine embroidery, and wool applique! It’s perfectly located right off of Old Evans road and is open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat from 10 AM to 5 PM! Closed all day on Thursday and Sunday.
About the Class: Don’t miss this class! Aneela Hoey’s Zippered Basket Pouch would be perfect for holiday gift-giving. Join us to learn how to make this roomy pouch and have plenty of time to make more before the Christmas tree goes up! $20 plus supplies. Register by Facebook Message or email:[email protected]
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Non-Local Events
College + Amazon Design Creative Jam LIVE with Adobe XD – Sept 10 – 22 | FREE
Hosted by Adobe Creative Jams
Use Adobe XD to design an app and present your project to industry experts for insightful feedback. You could win fantastic prizes and bragging rights!
Join Adobe, Amazon Design, and college students across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada (excluding Quebec) in a beginner-friendly designathon to identify solutions that matter.
Create a team, invite up to 2 friends to join your team, and then get details before we begin! No experience necessary. Kickoff is September 10th at 2 PM Eastern Time!
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Fashion Illustration: A Virtual Masterclass with Gladys Perint Palmer – Sept 10 | 1:30 PM | FREE
Join artist and illustrator Gladys Perint Palmer and Connie Gray of Gray M.C.A for an intimate virtual masterclass that will unravel the coveted world of fashion illustration.
GPP (as she is known) will share her expert tips and secrets as she works on couture fashion illustrations which reference the creations of British Designer Alexander McQueen.
This is a rare chance to learn directly from GPP who has toured the world working with the most famous couture names in fashion including Dior; Valentino; Prada; Chanel; Galliano; Gaultier; de la Renta; McQueen and more. GPP’s fashion illustrations have graced international book covers and appeared in the likes ofVogue, The New Yorker, The Los Angeles Times, The Sunday Times, Harper’s Bazaar, l’Officiel, Lumière and Grazia.
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The Filmmaking Process: Animation vs. Live Action – Sept 12 | 3 – 5 PM | FREE
Hosted by Dallas Filmmakers Alliance
Kara will compare the differences and similarities between a live action and animation film.
Kara Oropallo’s teaching and research focus surrounds creative management and the art (and joy!) of managing artists. Most recently, she worked in studio management on such films as Boss Baby and Trolls. Previous industry experience includes 12 years at DreamWorks Animation, where she worked in production on such films as The Croods and Rise of the Guardians. Oropallo also produced the behind-the-scenes documentary Rise of the Guardians: Creating an Epic.
Her professional background includes experience managing multiple departments including Story, Editorial, Visual Development, and Animation. Originally from Michigan, Kara graduated from The Ohio State University with a BA in Film Production and Screenwriting and a minor in Women in Film. She is currently writing her first book on how to manage artists in the creative process.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: American Art Tour – FREE Livestream Program – Sept 13 | 8 – 9:40 PM
Hosted by Washington DC History & Culture
Travel with us to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for a virtual/online tour of their amazing American Art collection hosted by an independent art expert.
Artists include Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic Church, Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, Frederic Remington, Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, Jacob Lawrence, Emanuel Leutze (Washington Cross The Delaware), and many more!
Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture. Robert earned an art history degree from the University of Michigan, spent the first two years of his career at the Detroit Institute of Arts and has visited several dozen art museums throughout the world.
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Virtual Art Exhibition ‘Art Reunited’ – Sept 14 – 19
Hosted by International Cultural Diversity Organization – ICDO
Have you ever imagined that you could visit any art gallery in the world at any time you want, and skip the long queues? The virtual exhibition ‘Art Reunited’ in September will be a treat for every art lover.
The concept of The Long Nights of Interculturality 2020 is a whole new virtual experience, showcasing the beauty of diverse cultures and traditions through numerous virtual events, including a virtual art exhibition that will be presented on one of the most trending online art exhibitions platforms worldwide, Artsteps.
The exhibition’s theme – reunited – aims to explore the messages transmitted through contemporary art pieces about recent global changes regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, racial discrimination, environmental changes that threaten to destroy our planet, and an urgent need for a more diverse, inclusive, and better world. ‘Art Reunited’ will present different expressions and values of cultural diversity, biodiversity, and social inclusion and artistically convey ideas of intercultural dialogue, showcasing artworks of artists from every corner of the planet.
Join ‘Art Reunited’ by installing Artsteps app on your Android or Apple device and visit our virtual gallery throughout the month of September – and you won’t have to wait a minute in a single queue!
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