Weekend Events

Posted on September 30, 2012 by metrospirit

Easy Living and Listening By Laura Perry With Fall rolling in, local activities heat up. Use this weekend to take advantage of hometown events like the Morris’ “Art Now,” see an outdoor movie in Columbia county, enjoy some live Bluegrass…

What to Do This Weekend

Posted on August 24, 2012 by metrospirit

Do a little Dance, Make a little Love, Get Down Tonight! by Laura Perry Get your swerve on this weekend with beer, biking and ballet. Eat some good fish for a good cause, drink your share of beer and wind…

Your Weekend Events

Posted on August 17, 2012 by metrospirit

By Laura Perry Get out there and sample some of these great weekend events. Friday, Aug 17th The Prince is giving a Ball 7:00 p.m. The Kroc Center 706-771-7777 www.enopion.com or www.crocaugusta.org $15 adult, $10 seniors, ages 10 & younger…

Weekend Fun

Posted on August 10, 2012 by metrospirit

It’s your Last Free Weekend before School Gets Started—Say your Prayers Richmond County kids have their first day of school next Monday while Columbia and Burke County students started this week. Lucky Aiken kids get to enjoy their summer until…

Start August off the Right Way this Weekend

Posted on August 3, 2012 by metrospirit

by Laura Perry Once again, it’s an action packed summer weekend in Augusta, kicking off with some political significance. Expect a big, supportive turnout for First Friday. Get Down Downtown at Riverwalk’s Jessye Norman Amphitheatre will have some great concerts…

You choose: Rambunctious or Relaxing Weekend

Posted on July 20, 2012 by metrospirit

by Laura Perry The Augusta Southern Nationals drag boat races start this weekend off with a big bang, rain or shine. But if you want some quieter culture, come out to the Salvation Army’s fashion show or head over to…

Superstitions shouldn’t Ruin your Weekend Fun

Posted on July 13, 2012 by metrospirit

There’s a lot to do this weekend, starting with Friday the 13th’s wild, wild West at the Morris. If you’re in the mood, head over to Greenwood for the South Carolina Festival of Discovery which lasts through Saturday. The Green…

Saving Old Yeller

Posted on July 6, 2012 by metrospirit

Local researcher works to save link to the past. The way-gone past. by Eric Johnson (Originally published June 30, 2011) Dr. I. Lehr Brisbin of the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory wants to buy a graduate student. He says that if…

Healing Garden

Posted on June 28, 2012 by metrospirit

Local scout’s project benefits Walton Rehab patients by Valerie Emerick Eagle Scout Troop No. 2 is very lucky to have a young man like Kevin Wayne Sheppard among its ranks. While most 16-year-olds have probably spent a good portion of the…

The Enforcer

Posted on June 1, 2012 by metrospirit

Former Lynx Trevor Gillies fought his way out of the minors all the way to the New York Islanders, where he and his stache are living the dream by Eric Johnson (Originally published July 21, 2011) Depending on who you…