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| | Issue #19.36 :: 04/02/2008 - 04/08/2008 | Play through downtown
| BY TOM GRANT
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AUGUSTA, GA. - It’s time for Masters, and First Friday is getting downtown into the swing.
First Friday visitors can win one of four large gift baskets and other fun prizes by taking part in Play Through Downtown, a golf-themed First Friday event.
The Play Through Downtown contest is part of a double First Friday event — a front nine on April 4 and a back nine on April 11. It’s put on in conjunction with the Greater Augusta Arts Council by the downtown business group, DA Squared.
Players can pick up a scorecard at any of the participating merchants,or at the Headquarters tent at 10th and Broad streets. Players go to each of the 18 participating merchants.
Each of the merchants will have a special challenge for players. For instance, at Nacho Mama’s, contestants are asked to tell the staff, “We roll ‘em fat!” All who complete the 18 holes will become eligible for the prize drawing.
At 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at New Moon Cafe, the Greater Augusta Arts Council will announce the winners. Winners must be present to win (and don’t worry, the Masters Tournament will be playing on the big-screen TV).
Greater Augusta Arts Council
706-826-4702
augustaarts.com
Livingroom Legends
Livingroom Legends will lead off a night of rock ‘n’ roll at 10th and Broad streets. Music starts at 6 p.m. The Vellotones play at 7:30 p.m. and the Dew Hickeys, whose “Codger Rock” was voted an Augusta crowd favorite last year, close the night with a set a 9 p.m.
10th & Broad Street
Helping Firefighters
An art show at Artistic Perceptions is dedicated to raising money for the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. Sixteen artists from the North Augusta Artists Guild will have more than 100 pieces of art for sale. Most will be there to talk about their work. Twenty percent of each sale will go to the foundation.
551 Broad Street
Sidewalk Drawing
Blue Magnolia hosts a family fun night where children can blow bubbles and get chalk to draw on the sidewalk. The store will also have toy specials and drawings.
1124 Broad Street
Flames and Games
Event At least one flame-tossing troupe will enliven downtown on First Friday. And there’s the possibility of two. Piroteque and Firestorm, now performing in Charleston, have both talked with organizers.
Broad Street
Car Show
The CSRA Road Angels rev up the evening with a car show on the Augusta Common.
Augusta Common
Common stage
Three bands will entertain the crowd at the Augusta Common: The Chassier Quintet, Jerusalem Sound and Perfect Picture. Music starts at 6 p.m. Bring your lawn chair.
Augusta Common
Vendors
Vendors will have tables along Broad Street, with many near 10th and Broad. Visitors will find beaded jewelry from Bumblebeads, Karessa Ferguson’s crochet items, Vicky Kiker’s handmade jewelry, candle tart warmers from Trilla Wheeler and Michelle Wynn’s sketches, prints and paintings.
Broad Street
Artists’ Row
A monthly cruise of the art galleries along Broad Street has been the centerpiece of First Friday since its inception. Art on Broad, Zimmerman Gallery and Gallery on the Row sit in the heart of the art district, the nexus of hospitality and creativity.
1000 block of Broad Street
Way of the Cross
The Well will present the Way of the CrossCommunity Art Walk celebrating the Passion of Christ. The temporary exhibit features more than 20 pieces of mixed media art work that provide a view of the journey of Jesus to the cross.
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