What's Shakin' in Downtown Aiken
Week of May 20, 2013
Birds & Butterflies: Critters of the Night Field Trip
Tuesday, May 21
Join us at Silver Bluff Audubon Center where director, Paul Koehler, will lead us as we listen for the calls of the Whip-poor-will, Chuck-will’s-widow, owls, frogs and other night dwellers. Meet at the Silver Bluff Visitors Center at 7:30pm. This will be an exciting and interesting evening. Bring a flashlight. Rain date: Thursday, May 23. Space is limited to 25 participants, so reservations are required by calling 803.649. 7999. There is a $5.00 non-refundable charge for each seminar or field trip when the reservation is made. Children 16 and under are free.
Character First Training Session
Thursday, May 23 at 8:00am
This meeting, led by Steve Swenson, will be held in the City Conference Center at City Hall on Park Avenue.
Aiken Community Playhouse Presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"
May 24, 25, 31 and June 1, 7, 8 at 8:00pm
May 26 & June 2 at 3:00pm
One of the most original shows ever to hit the stage, The Drowsy Chaperone is a show-within-a-show. It all begins when a die-hard musical theatre fan plays the cast album of his favorite show, only to have the musical literally burst to life and play out its' plot in his living room. As he watches the tale of the brazen Broadway starlet trying to find and keep her true love, our musical theater fan is torn between being a mere observer and interjecting his own footnotes about his life. This homage to American musicals of the Jazz Age is unlike any other show you have ever seen and is guaranteed to make you laugh, cheer, and tap your toes. Contains adult situations, language and themes. For tickets: 803.648.1438 or visit www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com
Americana Folk with Chris Morgan at The Stables Restaurant
Friday, May 24 - 7:00 to 10:00pm
For more information or to make reservations, please call 803.648.1181 or visit www.rosehillestate.com.
Alexander James at Equine Divine
A custom English country clothing fitting event!
May 31st - June 1st; 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us at the store to be fitted for the best in country clothing. Choose from bespoke and off-the-peg tailored country clothing and accessories. Hand crafted in the UK using the finest British cloths.
Please call 803.642.9772 to reserve your fitting appointment!
Equine Divine is located at 126 Laurens St., SW.
Inner Beauty, MD May Specials
We are pleased to announce that we are continuing our popular April special of 10% off all services for the month of May! For a complete list of service specials and new products of the month, please call 803.226.0097 or visit www.innerbeautymd.com
Aiken’s Downtown Beach Blast
The Beach Blast Facebook page is up and running! ‘Like’ us at https://www.facebook.com/AikenDowntownBeachBlast and follow what’s new for this year’s Beach Blast Celebration!
Weekly at The Willcox
Tuesday Night Piano 6pm to 8pm
Thursday Night Jazz – 4 Cats in The Dog House 7pm to 9pm
Friday Night Piano 7pm to 9pm
Sunday Brunch Piano 11am to 1pm
For more information: 803.648.1898 or visit www.thewillcox.com
Aiken Center for the Arts
Now through June 7 at Aiken Center for the Arts, visitors will enjoy the idea of owning their own "piece of the show" from the Aiken Artist Guild Juried Exhibition on display in our main galleries, including magnificent works from over 70 artists! Also showing through the month of May are the captivating life-like renditions in oil by John Bradley in our AAG gallery and the creative crafts of our own ACA Instructors Exhibit upstairs in Brooks Gallery! All are a must see... and even a must own for art lovers alike!
Registration for summer camp has begun, and there are still spaces open for you to join us in a great summer adventure in art! Summer Camp weeks available are June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19 and July 22-26. Call 803.641.9094 for more information and to sign up!
Add www.aikencenterforthearts.org to your bookmarks today for a first look at our current events, classes and gallery exhibitions and check out our rentals available to host your own special event! Become a supporting member of ACA and receive a 10% discount on classes, rentals and purchases. A portion of this exhibit's sales help fund the Art Center's operations. Thank you for your support! See you at the ACA!
For more information, call 803.641.9094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org Gallery Hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Gallery Exhibitions are FREE and open to the public.
Tickets ON SALE Now
Aiken Community Playhouse Presents "Twelve Angry Men"
June 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 8:00pm
Sunday, June 30 at 3:00pm
The case seemed open-and shut and the twelve jurors have adjourned to do their civic duty. However, one juror isn’t so sure of the defendant’s guilt and begins to open the others’ eyes to some key facts in the case. As the debate progresses, tempers get short, arguments grow heated and the jurors become twelve angry men. An American dramatic classic that sheds new light on every era in which it is performed. Adapted by Sherman Sergel and based on the Emmy award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose. Contains some adult themes. To purchase tickets, please call 803.648.1438 or visit www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com
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