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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1997
Page
15
The Imperial Theatre of Augusta stages John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men on August 1 and 2 at 8 pm and August 3 at 3 pm Tickets range from 10 to 12 dollars and may be reserved by calling 722 8941 Discounts apply for students seniors groups and military
Sunday showings of Of Mice and Men start at 3 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre in Augusta with tickets priced 10 to 12 dollars. Discounts apply for students seniors groups and military. Information line 722 8341.
A compiled schedule of performances and events from Aug 6 to Aug 30 across multiple venues. Wayne Newton, The Sugar Hill Gang, Duncan Sheik, Julianna Hatfield, Charlie Hunter Quartet, Emmylou Harris, Rage Against the Machine, HORDE Tour, and Vince Gill are listed with venues in Atlanta Charleston North Myrtle Beach Athens Columbia Salley Raleigh Charlotte and Greenville. Animal Shelter Horse Show in North Augusta supports local shelter with fees and neg coggins rules. Proceeds aid the Aiken County Animal Shelter.
The USC Aiken Cultural Series at Etherredge Center lists shows by St. Petersburg Ballet Irish Chamber Orchestra New York Vocal Arts Ensemble Rhythm and Brass Harry James Orchestra and Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Also Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series runs August 4 to August 25 with free 7 p.m. shows by Fort Gordon Columbia Jazz Aiken Community Band and more. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Rain dates move to the following Thursday. Parking at Hopeland Gardens and Rye Patch. For details call Etherredge box office 641 3305 or H C Weeks Center 642 7648.
A play titled Of Mice and Men is scheduled for eight o clock this evening. Performances likely feature familiar characters and themes set in the American Depression era, presented in a typical local theater program style.
The Fort Gordon Concert Band performs at Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series starting at 7 p.m. If rain interrupts, the show moves to Thursday. Admission is free. Also a separate event, Team Trivia at Opening Break begins at 8 30 p.m. with no entry fee.
Bungle Rye performs weekly in Augusta with Gavin and Candy Winship and Mike Faulkner, mixing instruments from 1921 Gibson mandolin to tin whistle. Meeting on St Patrick’s Day 1993, the group named itself during a trip to Atlanta Renaissance Festival. A new CD Gortnavern, featuring 18 tunes, is available by phone. They play Tuesdays at King George Pub and list additional appearances in The Weekender.
Batesburg Leesville based Ridge Community Theatre calls for a director for You're a Good Man Charlie Brown to be staged in September and The Foreigner to be staged in February. Send resume and references to Ridge Arts Council PO Box 268 Batesburg Leesville 29006. For more information call 252-2388.
Braves schedule lists August home dates against St Louis Florida Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston and Delmarva Shorebirds with Macon Columbus Savannah and Capital City teams in late month. Admission ranges from 3.50 to 6.50 plus seniors military and kids discounts.
Selmi callor provides an update on ongoing happenings in Aiken and nearby locales, outlining notable activities and community developments across the region.
A four CD collection titled Platinum A Life in Music surveys Elvis Presley 23 year career with alternate takes of hits like That’s All Right Hound Dog and Suspicious Minds. The set includes recognized songs and a few quirky moments while stressing the early passion and ambition behind Presley’s rise. The ONeals discovered an acetate and spun a tale of rock history worth about 500000 with collectors chasing 78 rpm originals.
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