Augusta Press Calendar

Date: February 28, 2021

March

March 1, 9 a.m. – Augusta’s Women of Excellence Exhibition
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History – The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History pays tribute to African American Women in Augusta with a special two-month long exhibition from February through March 2021.

March 2, 5:30 p.m. – Speaking Shakespeare
Maxwell Theater Meet other students! Come to the Summerville Campus. It’s time to play your part! Every other Tuesday – 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Maxwell Theatre Portico (outside in front of the theatre) Starting on March 2nd we will read: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 
View event details here: https://calendar.augusta.edu/site/theatre/event/speaking-shakespeare-2/

March 4, Welcome cocktail at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. – Orin Swift Wine Dinner

WOW! Club at SRP Park – Enjoy a five course dinner prepared by Green Jackets Director of Food & Beverage/Executive Chef John Schow featuring five different tastings of Orin Swift Wines. For more information and tickets please visit https://www.milb.com/augusta/community/gj-tasting-series. Cost is $100 for a single ticket, $190 for two tickets.

March 5, 7 p.m. – Comedian Leanne Morgan’s Big Pany Tour comes to the Miller Theatre. Tickets are available at the Miller Theatre Box Office, by phone at (706) 842-4080, or online at https://millertheateraugusta.com/event/the-black-jacket-symphony-presents-pink-floyds-the-wall-rescheduled-from-5-2-2020/. Cost is $35.

March 6,7, 9 a.m. – The Great American Aiken Gun Show
Western Carolina Fairgrounds- Hosted by Great American Promotions. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed.

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March 10, Noon – Augusta Museum of History Brown Bag History Series will feature Shell Berry, executive director of the Community Foundation of the CSRA. Topic is to be announced.

March 15, 10 a.m. – Virtual Monday at the Augusta Museum of History via the museum’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AugustaMuseumofHistory).

March 11, (All day event) – Lego Club

March 12, 8 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.) – Travis Tritt performs at the Bell Auditorium. Tickets are available online at https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/aec_events/travis-tritt-augusta/. Cost is $25 to $65.

March 13, 9 a.m. – St. Paddy’s Lucky Laces 5k
James Brown Arena 7th Street parking lot- Run through Telfair and gallop down Greene Street on this 3.1-mile course through downtown Augusta. This four-leaf frolic is fun for the whole family! For more information please visit: https://stpaddysluckylaces5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14245

March 13, 10 a.m. – Literacy Fair
Soar Academy – Enjoy interactive read-a-louds with local authors, reading games. And a magic show, Literacy parade, Lady Bug the Clown, local book vendors will be on site, book give-a-ways, kids fitness fun, Kona Ice, and so much more! For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/454238129278935/

March 13, 9 a.m. – Cinderella Day
Augusta Dream Center – Cinderella Day is a one-day event, that focuses on high school girls – helping them to see themselves in a new light. Each girl will have a personal shopper to help them find the formal dress, shoes, and accessories of their dreams to help make their prom a huge success. However, some prom events may be cancelled this year, but we still want each high school girl to be included in this special day. Girls will also receive free makeovers and have a glamour shot taken by a professional photographer. This is a fun-filled event that will leave you feeling like the beautiful princess you are. The event is free, but registration is required at cinderelladay.com

March 14,8 p.m. – The Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival
James Brown Arena – For more information please visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/aec_events/the-fabulously-funny-comedy-festival/

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March 14, 2 p.m. – Spring Fashion Show
Elegant Bridals – Join us for a fabulous bridal fashion show at Elegant Bridals. We will be featuring our newest arrivals & our favorite trends for the season and don’t miss your first chance to see the 2021 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection in person! For tickets and more information please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elegant-bridals-fashion-show-tickets-137340185191

March 26, 7:30 p.m. (Door opens at 6:30 p.m.). – Deana Carter presented by Murphy Auto Groups is preforming at The Bell Auditorium- For more information please visit https://www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/aec_events/deana-carter-presented-by-murphy-auto-group/

March 19, 5:45 p.m. – Family Game Night
Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center – Enjoy 3 games of bingo and a board game tournament with your family! Snacks and refreshments to be served. Prizes awarded to bingo winners and family winners. Registration opens on January 13. Guests will be required to wear facial coverings and will practice social distancing between family groups. Ages: All Cost: $18 per family (4) or $5 each/additional – Call (803) 643-2181 for more information.

March 21, 7 p.m. – MercyMe performs at the James Brown Arena. Tickets are available online at by phone at (706) 842-4080, or online at https://millertheateraugusta.com/event/the-black-jacket-symphony-presents-pink-floyds-the-wall-rescheduled-from-5-2-2020/. Cost is $28.50 to $68.

March 28, 3 p.m. – Easter Trail Drive
Aldersgate United Messages Church- Journey through the key events of the Easter story with treats and family activities to take home. For more information please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/easter-trail-drive-through-tickets-141200647939

March 29, 6 p.m. – AU Writing Project Author Series- Paul Griffin

Author Paul Griffin will join the AU College of Education on March 29 at 6 p.m. Griffin is the critically acclaimed author of many novels, including Ten Mile River, The Orange Houses, Stay with Me, Burning Blue, Adrift, as well as the middle grade novels When Friendship Followed Me Home and Saving Marty. Register here: https://augustastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a36oJi6PjJW6X89

March 31, 10:30 a.m. – Book Buddies Virtual Children’s Story Time
Grovetown Library – Join Ms. Vivian on Grovetown Library’s Facebook page each Wednesday morning at 10:30 for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of interaction!

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