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TWIA (This Week In Augusta) Week of 11/28/16 | Holiday events happening around our area
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(Event Date: Wed 11/30) The Augusta Public Library Headquarters on 823 Telfair Street offers “Tech Help for Tablets and E-Readers” this Wednesday from 6pm-7pm. The Library staff is set to provide free assistance. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the latest technology. More information is available on Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System’s website
(Event Date: Thur 12/01) Augusta Amusements presents, “A Very Electric Christmas” this Thursday at 3:30pm and 7:30pm. You can enjoy creative stories featuring holiday lights at the Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center in Evans, Ga. It is a great opportunity to bring families together and start a new tradition. More information is available at augustaamusements.com.
(Event Date: Fri 12/02) Friday, beginning at 7:30 pm, the Aiken Community Playhouse on Newberry Street Southwest is presenting a performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors. This opera retells the story of the three kings traveling to Bethlehem, told from the point of view of a child who meets them along their journey. More information is available at aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
(Event Date: Sat 12/03) Saturday, beginning at 10am, The Living History Park, on West Spring Grove Avenue, in North Augusta, invites you to Christmas for the Birds. During this event, edible decorations are assembled for birds to eat throughout the winter. You are also invited to create snacks for the dogs and cats of local pet adoption centers. More information is available at colonialtimes.us.
(Event date: Sun 12/04) The Augusta University Music Conservatory Program presents The Sand Hills String Band performing bluegrass, jazz and blues. The ensemble features guitar, mandolin and fiddle. You can enjoy the sounds of this musical family this Sunday, December 4th, at Augusta University’s Maxwell Theatre. Showtime is 7:30pm and the performance is free and open to the public. More details can be found at calendar.augusta.edu.
(Event Date: Fri 12/09) The Augusta University Music Department and GPB Augusta invite you to The Wycliffe Gordon and Friends Holiday Concert, featuring holiday favorites in classical and jazz styles. It’s Friday, December 9th, 7:30 in Maxwell Theatre on AU’s Summerville Campus. Tickets and info at Augusta.UniversityTickets.com . Concert and VIP Reception Packages are available.
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