(AUGUSTA, GA) Paine College will reach a new milestone on May 12, with the current governor of Georgia delivering the college’s Commencement Address for the first time in the college’s 131 years of existence.
www.paine.edu
(AUGUSTA, GA) This week’s mayoral YouTube video features Molly McDowell speaking on the Artspace Launch, Westabou and the upcoming Color Run with Mayor Deke Copenhaver.
http://youtu.be/Sx99KnSKLTU?hd=1
(AUGUSTA, GA) A new Faceboook page promoting the arts in Augusta (and highlighting the online launch of the ArtSpace survey) can be found at Cultural Augusta.
https://www.facebook.com/CulturalAugusta
(AUGUSTA, GA) As part of its second five-year strategic plan, the core development team for Laney Walker/Bethlehem, is holding a series of get-to-know-the-neighborhood tours/presentations with various Augusta organizations. Upcoming sessions include presentations before the Chamber of Commerce, Historic Augusta, and the Community Foundation of CSRA. For more details contract Martin Melaver at
mmelaver@melaver-mcintosh.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta is highlighting its annual Cotton Ball, a tradition in Augusta since 1988. This casual affair will be held this year on Thursday, May 16 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. and will take place in the gardens surrounding the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond John Doumar, located at 2644 Henry Street.
www.historicaugusta.org
(AUGUSTA, GA) Sheridan Glaze, Executive Director of the New Bethlehem Community Center, announces open enrollment for Computer Literacy Classes (to begin May 7) and for Summer Camp (to begin June 3).
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Morris Museum of Art is holding is Music at the Morris, featuring Shannon Whitworth for a special mix of Southern blues and Americana music. Sunday, May 19, 2:00 pm. FREE.
www.themorris.org
(AUGUSTA, GA) On her Arts Weekly Radio Show, Brenda Durant, Executive Director of The Greater Augusta Arts Council, interviewed Mark Swanson, whose musical Misconception: The Lost Gospels of Christmas, has been accepted into the Capitol Fringe Festival. Chat Noir is hosting a fundraiser for the musical on May 24.
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Downtown Development Authority announced the beginning of an aggressive retail recruitment initiative for the urban core. Chairman Cameron Nixon says, “This is the natural next step in our revitalization strategy."
http://www.myaugustadowntown.com/
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