Weekend Events

Kiss Me, I’m from Harlem

Laura Perry

It could take some luck of the Irish for the Globetrotters to survive this basketball game’s new rules. Want to see two-ball basketball, more time in the penalty box, double points, shots 35-feet from the basket or five Globetrotters vs. 6 opponents? You make the rules. Just go to www.harlemglobetrotters.com/rule and vote for your favorite. Good luck, Globetrotters – you’ll need it!

Friday, March 15th
7th Annual Spring Artists Market and Festival Opening Reception
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Gertrude Herbert Main Gallery
This wine and cheese reception kicks off a full week of art lover activities for all ages. The reception will feature an exhibit and sale of work by Gertrude Herbert’s member artists. Work will remain on view and available for purchase through next Friday. The Spring Artists’ Festival with children’s activities, hands-on activities and artist demonstrations will be on Saturday, 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Get more information about the week at www.ghia.org or call 706-722-5495.

The Harlem Globetrotters: “You Write the Rules” World Tour
7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00)
James Brown Arena
You never know what the Globetrotters will do in their basketball game, but this time you can decide. For the first time ever, fans make the rules of the game – anything from playing with two basketballs at once to getting double points for a high jump. Tickets are $23-$81. Call 706-262-4567 or go to www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

Saturday, March 16th
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
2 – 9 p.m.
The Augusta Common
Head over to roll out the green carpet for live entertainment, children’s attractions, food and tons of vendors. For more information, call the Augusta Special Events Office at 706-821-1754, or email ymarshall@augustaga.gov. You can get more details at www.augustaga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1624.

The Augusta RiverHawks vs. Louisiana Ice Gators
7:35 p.m.
Augusta Ice Sports Cenrer
Our RiverHawks are on the road to Pensacola for a Friday game and we’re counting on them to bring a win back home so we can start this game off on the right foot, uh… SKATE! Louisiana is the #1 team in the league, so fans are a must to get this done. Tickets are just $10-$21. Call 706-993-2645 or 706-722-3521. Visit www.augustariverhawks.com or www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com for further information.

Sunday, March 17th
5th Annual RV and Boat Show
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Evans Towne Center Park
It’s the last day for this weekend RV and boat show and with free admission, you could use the entire weekend to see it all and make your decisions. In addition to the boats and RVs, food and other vendors will also be on sight. Don’t forget to wear green! Call 706-541-0586 to get more information, or check out www.columbiacountyga.gov.

Artrageous Family Sunday: Go Green
2:00 p.m.
The Morris Museum of Art
Bring the kids and head over to create prints, paintings and sculptures inspired by the color green. It’s free, so leave your greens at home. Visit www.themorris.org for more details. You Might Also Like: