Calendar of events: Christmas parades, tree lightings and more

Date: December 08, 2024

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ONGOING

  • Holiday Market at the Marina will be held every Sunday from Nov. 3 to Dec. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at #1 5th Street, Augusta. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Sunday, Dec. 8

Monday, Dec. 9

  • The Richmond County Board of Elections will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in the Linda Beazley Room of the Municipal Building 535 Telfair St. 
  • The Grovetown City Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the commission chambers at Grovetown City Hall. For more information, visit cityofgrovetown.com
  • The Richmond County Board of Assessors will hold its regular session at 4 p.m. in the Augusta Richmond County Municipal Building, Room 291. Agendas are available to the public the Friday prior to the meeting.

Tuesday, Dec. 10 

  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners committees will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Columbia County Board of Elections will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Board of Elections office. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Greater Clarks Hill Regional Library Board will meet at 11 a.m. at the Evans Library. For more information, visit gchrl.org
  • The Columbia County Library Board will meet at noon. at the Evans Library. For more information, visit gchrl.org
  • The Augusta Commission will meet 1 p.m. in conference room 291. The purpose is an executive session to discuss personnel.

Thursday, Dec. 12

  • Night of 1,000 Lights will be held in downtown Aiken from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit the event Facebook page

Friday, Dec. 13

Saturday, Dec. 14

  • Auggie’s Holiday Buzzar will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SRP Park. For more information, visit the Facebook event page
  • Christmas in Harlem Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Harlem. The parade will be at 6 p.m. and the tree lighting will take place after the parade. For more information, visit the Facebook event page
  • Lindsey Stirling is bringing her North American Snow Waltz Tour 2024 to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available online at www.Ticketmaster.com and the Queensborough Box Office at CCPAC.
  • The Augusta Players present “Annie” at 8 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre. For tickets, visit this link.

Sunday, Dec. 15 

  • Aiken Hoofbeat Parade will be held at 2 p.m. in downtown Aiken. For more information, visit the event Facebook page
  • Movies at the Miller will show “Frozen.” Doors open at 3 p.m. and the movie will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. For more information, visit the Miller Theater website

The Augusta Players present “Annie” at 3 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre. For tickets, visit this website.

  • Artrageous! Family Sunday: Very Merry Morris will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Morris Museum of Art. Step into the enchanting world of Very Merry Morris, where holiday joy knows no bounds! Enjoy marbling ornaments, making winter suncatchers, listening to live music, eating sweet cookie treats, drinking cocoa, and more. This is a free event.

Tuesday, Dec. 17

  • The Columbia County Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office. For more information, visit ccboe.net
  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Richmond County Board of Education will hold its committee and regular board meeting starting at 4 p.m. The regular meeting will follow the committee meeting.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

Thursday, Dec. 19

  • Cirque Musica will be at Miller Theater. Tickets are now available. VIP tickets include a premium seat, a meet & greet with the cast, and merchandise. For more information, please visit the Miller Theater website
  • The Columbia County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov

Saturday, Dec. 21

Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025

  • “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” comedy show will come to Miller Theater. This is an adults only show because of mature themes. Tickets are now available. For more information, visit the Miller Theater website.

Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025

  • The University of South Carolina Aiken, in partnership with Aiken Technical College, will host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration. The service fair will being at 2:30 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 3 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 

  • Vitamin String Quartet is bringing their U.S. tour performing to the  Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.com and the Queensborough Box Office at CCPAC.

Monday, Feb. 10

  • Garrison Keillor will perform at Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans. For more information, visit https://thecenterofcc.com

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

  •  Riverdance will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Sunday, March 2, 2025

  • The “Wizard of Oz” will be performed by the Augusta Players at the Imperial Theatre at 3 p.m. For tickets, visit this link

Friday, March 7

  • SPANKthe80s: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band Experience will perform at the Imperial Theatre at 7:30 p.m. SPANKthe80s is the nation’s premiere 80’s tribute band. The group has been performing their high-energy musical tribute to the 80’s era since 1999. SPANKthe80s recreates the sounds, styles, and vibe of the 80’s with hits from Michael Jackson, Prince, Bon Jovi, Journey, and many more. For more information, visit this link .

Saturday, March 15

  • Raisin AJ presents the hit stage play “Unavailable” at the Imperial Theatre at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit this link.
  • Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will be at the Miller Theater in Augusta. For more information, visit https://millertheateraugusta.com

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

  • Joe Bonamassa will perform at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, please visit thecenterofcc.com

Saturday, April 1, 2025

  • 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.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

  • Pretty Woman the Musical will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Friday, May 9

Saturday, May 10

Sunday, May 11

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

  • Chicago” will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

  • Brad Williams will perform his comedy tour at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thecenterofcc.com

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