Calendar of events: Meetings, concerts, antique show and more

Augusta's mayor and commissioners sit behind the dais as staff members respond to questions about the search for an administrator Monday. Staff photo by Susan McCord

Date: January 28, 2024

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Monday, Jan. 29

  • Friends of the Augusta Library annual meeting with guest speaker Brian Panowich, author of “Nothing But the Bones” will be held at 7 p.m. at the downtown branch of the Augusta Library. For more information, visit Facebook.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Friday, Feb. 2

  • Josh Turner: The Greatest Hits Tour will be taking place at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at thecenterofcc.com
  • Tuesday’s Gone – A Class Skynyrd Reenactment will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.
  • Aiken Antique Show 2024 will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 per person for the duration of the show. The Cocktails and Collectors’ Preview Party on Thursday, Feb. 1, is an opportunity to preview and purchase pieces and have fun with other antique enthusiasts. There will be two presentations on Friday and Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit https://aikenantiqueshow.com/
  • Augusta Home and Garden show will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center. For more information, visit https://showtechnology.com/shows/augusta-home-and-garden-show.

Saturday, Feb. 3

  • The Augusta Camellia Society will present the camellia show from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd in the parish hall, 2230 Walton Way. The show is from 1-5. There will also be a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or sold out) in the parking lot of the church. 
  • Monster Truck Nitro Tour will hold performances at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. For more information, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
  • Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.
  • Aiken Antique Show 2024 will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aiken Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 per person for the duration of the show. There will be two presentations on Friday and Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit https://aikenantiqueshow.com/
  • Augusta Home and Garden show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center. For more information, visit https://showtechnology.com/shows/augusta-home-and-garden-show.
  • Augusta Wytch’s Ball 2024 will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Julian Smith Casino. The theme of this year’s ball is masquerade. For more information, visit the Facebook event page
  • Aiken County Public School District will be holding a teacher and certified staff hiring event from 8 a.m. to noon at Aiken High School, 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, S.C. All schools and locations will be represented. The school district will be hiring for certified positions to include immediate vacancies and future 2024-25 positions. Applicants will have the opportunity for onsite interviews and on the spot job offers. Candidates can find more information and apply for the event by visiting www.acpsd.net

Sunday, Feb. 4

Tuesday, Feb. 6

Wednesday, Feb. 7

  • The Richmond County School System will host a job fair to recruit employees for open positions and for the 2024-25 school year at The HUB, 631 Chafee Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recruiters and hiring managers will be on-site to conduct interviews and discuss open positions. To view the complete list of openings, visit our website at rcboe.info/Work4RCSS.

Thursday, Feb. 8

  • Winter Jam 2024 will be held at 7 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. See Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole & more for only $15 at the door. For more information, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
  • USC Aiken is returning with its free lecture series, Aiken in the Alley, at 11 a.m. The weekly event is held in the Alley at 139 Newberry St. SW. The program will be a musical theatre revue with Keely Rhodes, Megan Rich, and Paul Crook. For more information, please contact 803-641-3784. 
  • The Harlem Historic Preservation Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harlem Public Safety Building located at 110 W. Milledgeville Road. For more information, visit https://harlemga.org/meetings.

Friday, Feb. 9

  • Moulin Rouge The Tribute will be held at Pexcho’s American Dime Museum. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event

Saturday, Feb. 10

  • Moulin Rouge The Tribute will be held at Pexcho’s American Dime Museum. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event
  • Melodies & Masterpieces will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in North Augusta. For more information, visit the Facebook event page
  • Share the Run Challenge Fun Run/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. at Lake Olmstead Trailhead. Join Fleet Feet Augusta and Saucony as they celebrate the Share the Run Challenge. Come dressed in your favorite Valentine’s Day running gear as we play “Catch the Cupid” where we send a Cupid runner out ahead of time and participants try to catch up on the 3-mile run/walk to win a special prize. For more information, visit the event Facebook page

Sunday, Feb. 11

  • Super Museum Sunday will be held at the Augusta Museum of History. There will be free admission to the museum this day. For more information, visit https://www.augustamuseum.org

Monday, Feb. 12

  • The Richmond County Board of Education Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan Task Force will meet from 6 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Richmond County Board of Education office, 864 Broad St.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

  • The Richmond County Board of Education committee and regular board meeting  will start at 4 p.m., with the regular board meeting immediately follow the committee meeting. The meeting will take place in the Richmond County Board of Education board room auditorium, 864 Broad St.
  • The Augusta Commission will hold a special called meeting at 11 a.m. on the second floor of the Municipal Building. For more information, visit https://augustarichmond-ga.municodemeetings.com
  • Augusta Commission committees will meet starting at 1 p.m. on the second floor of the Municipal Building. For more information, visit https://augustarichmond-ga.municodemeetings.com

Wednesday, Feb. 14

  • The Brown Bag History Series at the Augusta Museum will feature Courtney Berge on the topic History Through Manuscripts. For more information, visit https://www.augustamuseum.org.
  • The Harlem Urban Redevelopment Agency will meet at 9 a.m. at Harlem City Hall. For more information, visit https://harlemga.org/meetings.

Thursday, Feb. 15

  • The Augusta Human Resources Department will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St. The participating departments include Augusta Fire Department, Augusta E-911, Augusta Utilities, Augusta Planning & Development Department, Richmond County Correctional Institution, Civil & Magistrate Court, Richmond County Marshal’s Office and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Attendees should bring a current resume and be prepared for possible on-site interviews. For more information, the public should call 706-821-2303.

Friday, Feb. 16

  • Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular will be held at 8 p.m. at the Miller Theatre. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.
  • Columbia County, the Columbia County School District, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and Columbia County Chamber Foundation, will hold the fourth annual Columbia County CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) Workforce Showcase Competition starting at 8:30 a.m. in the multipurpose facility located at the Columbia County Sheriff’s Complex.
  • The Harlem City Council quarterly meeting will take place at 8 a.m. at the Harlem City Hall. For more information, visit https://harlemga.org/meetings.

Saturday, Feb. 17

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  • A book signing and reading with Astronaut Susan Still Kilrain will be held at the Augusta Museum of History at 10 a.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

Thursday, Feb. 22

  • USC Aiken is returning with its free lecture series, Aiken in the Alley, at 4 p.m. The weekly event is held in the Alley at 139 Newberry St. SW. The program will be Professor of English Doug Higbee presenting “Shakespeare, Brave New World, and Punk Rock.” For more information, please contact 803-641-3784. 
  • The Augusta Human Resources Department will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St. The participating departments include Augusta Animal Services, Augusta Housing & Community Development Department, Augusta Transit, Augusta Utilities, Augusta Parks and Recreation Department, Compliance Department and the Richmond County Marshal’s Office. Attendees should bring a current resume and be prepared for possible on-site interviews. For more information, the public should call 706-821-2303.
  • The Harlem City Council will hold a work session at 7 p.m. at the Harlem Public Safety Building located at 110 W. Milledgeville Road. For more information, visit https://harlemga.org/meetings.

Friday, Feb. 23

  • Pulling Strings Concert Series presents Raelynn live in concert at the Miller Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online at millertheateraugusta.com, in person at the Miller Theater box office, or by calling the box office at 706-842-4080.
  • 2024 Grovetown Tattoo Expo will take place from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page

Saturday, Feb. 24

  • Augusta Half/10k/5k will take place in downtown Augusta. For more information or to register, visit https://www.augustahalf.org.
  • Mardi Gras in downtown Aiken will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a second line Parade, live music from soda city brass band, creole cuisine, and beer. For more information, visit https://www.visitaikensc.com/event/mardi-gras-festival/.
  • Spirit Run for the Sandy Rogers and Scotty Richardson Memorial Scholarship will take place at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. The 5k run starts at 8 a.m. and the fun run starts at 9 a.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event page
  • 2024 Grovetown Tattoo Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page
  • The Battle of Aiken will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1210 Powell Pond Road, Aiken, S.C. 29801. For more information, visit https://battleofaiken.com

Sunday, Feb. 25

  • 2024 Grovetown Tattoo Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page
  • The Battle of Aiken will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1210 Powell Pond Road, Aiken, S.C. 29801. For more information, visit https://battleofaiken.com

Wednesday, Feb. 28

  • Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will speak at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event page

Thursday, Feb. 29

  • The Augusta Human Resources Department will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St. The participating departments include Augusta Engineering & Environmental Services, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta Human Resources Department, Augusta Regional Airport, Augusta Finance, Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office, Augusta Utilities, Richmond County Marshal’s Office and the Richmond County Tax Assessors. Attendees should bring a current resume and be prepared for possible on-site interviews. For more information, call 706-821-2303.
  • The Augusta University Singers, under the direction of Dr. Marcel Ramalho, present Missa De Requiem, by Brazilian composer José Maurício Nunes Garcia at 7 p.m. at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre on the Summerville campusTickets are free for  AU/EGSC students, faculty, and staff with a valid JagCard. The cost is $10 to the public, $7 for alumni, seniors (60+) and military. Children and students who have a valid school ID will be admitted free at the door.

Saturday, March 2

  • Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour will be at 8 p.m. at James Brown Arena. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.
  • 2024 Homesteading Conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hub for Community Innovation Augusta. For more information, visit the Facebook event page

Thursday, March 7

  • 2024 Columbia County Career and College Expo will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Columbia County Exhibition Center. Learn and connect with colleges and our local business community to learn about various career pathways. Pre-registration is required: and can be done at https://forms.gle/i9rxHE5aJAnXKfvL6

Saturday, March 9

Thursday, March 14

  • Whose Live Anyway will be at the Imperial Theatre from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For tickets, visit imperialtheatre.com.
  • USC Aiken is returning with its free lecture series, Aiken in the Alley, at 11 a.m. The weekly event is held in the Alley at 139 Newberry St. SW. The program will be Assistant Professor of English, Amanda Warren presenting “Old Time True Crime: Appalachian Murder Ballads” For more information, please contact 803-641-3784. 

Saturday, March 16

  • The 81st Running of the Aiken Trials will be held. For more information, visit https://aikentrainingtrack.com.
  • The annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, sponsored by the Augusta Irish American Heritage Society, will take place 2 p.m.
  • Run the Runway 5k and fun run will take place at 8 a.m. at Augusta Regional Airport, 2116 Lock & Dam Road. For more information, visit the Facebook event page

Friday, March 22

  • The 2024 CSRA Heart Walk will take place at SRP Park. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the walk will start at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www2.heart.org.

Saturday, March 23

  • 2024 Aiken Spring Steeplechase will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2020 Richland Ave. E. in Aiken. For more information, visit aikensteeplechase.com.
  • The City of Grovetown’s Spring Fest and Easter egg hunt will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty Park Community Center. For more information, visit the Grovetown Leisure and Recreation Facebook page
  • A performance of NARNIA: The lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will take place at 1 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Thursday, March 28

  • USC Aiken is returning with its free lecture series, Aiken in the Alley, at 11 a.m. The weekly event is held in the Alley at 139 Newberry St. SW. The program will be Senior Instructor of History Alexia Helsley presenting “A Boy, a Girl, and a Train: Remembering Pat Conroy.”  For more information, please contact 803-641-3784. 

Saturday, March 30

  • 5k Bunny Run Fun Race of Walk – FONAA fundraiser will take place at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Olmstead. Bunny Run 5K is a local run or walk that will work to raise funds and collect items for Friends of North Augusta Animals (FONAA). For more information, visit https://bunnyrun5kaugusta.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15986
  • Easter Egg Scramble will be held at Patriots Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be 50,000 eggs for kids to find. For more information, visit the Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events Facebook page

Thursday, April 18

  • USC Aiken is returning with its free lecture series, Aiken in the Alley, at 11 a.m. The weekly event is held in the Alley at 139 Newberry St. SW. The program will be Associate Professor of Political Science Sarah Young presenting “School Tax Matters: Understanding Act 388,” For more information, please contact 803-641-3784. 

Saturday, April 20

  • Heroes for Hope 5k run/walk will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Olmstead Trailhead. This is a fun, family-friendly event. Adults and kids are encouraged to dress up in their favorite superhero costumes and participate in the 5k run, 5k walk, or the Fun Run for kids aged 10 and under. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Augusta/HeroesforHope5kRunWalk

Saturday, April 27

  • Summerfest 2024 will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lions Memorial Field in North Augusta. For more information, visit the Facebook event page

Sunday, April 28

Saturday, May 4

  • Augusta Handmaid Fair will be from noon to 4 p.m. The Doris Building. For more information, visit the Facebook event page

Saturday, May 25

Sunday, May 26

Sunday, Sept. 29 

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Saturday, Nov. 9

  • Kids Jam 2024 will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverview Park Activities Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page

Saturday, Nov. 30

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