NOTE: Please check all venue websites for updated information.
Through November 24
Corn Maze
Steed’s Dairy
Have old-fashioned family fun and explore a secret world of twists, turns and dead ends. Admission includes pony cart rides, hayride, petting zoo, cow-milking demonstration, pumpkin patch, games and more. Concessions are available. Open Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 1-7 p.m. $9-$12; ages 2 and under are free. Free Military Appreciation Weekend is Nov. 9-10 for all active and retired military members with an ID. steedsdairy.com
Through December 29
Capturing the Immediate: Impressionism in the South
Morris Museum of Art
Exhibition includes figurative, still-life and landscape paintings by well-known and previously undiscovered impressionist painters who worked in the South. Artists include William Posey Silva, Delphine Julia Bradt and Ernest Lawson. themorris.org
Through January 20
Evans on Ice
Evans Towne Center Park
Outdoor holiday attraction features ice skating, ice skating lessons, food truck, marshmallow roasting and more. Hours vary. $14 weekdays, $17 weekends; group discounts available. Cost includes skate rentals. evansonice.com
October 5-February 16
Kathryn Keller Art Exhibit
Morris Museum of Art
Exhibit features 35 of Keller’s recent works in watercolor and oil paintings. themorris.org
October 31-November 30
Augusta’s World Series Stars
Augusta Public Library
Exhibit by local baseball historian Lamar Garrard features facts and memorabilia of 35 baseball players who played in the Augusta area and participated in the World Series. Free. Display is in the Georgia Heritage Room. arcpls.org
November 15-December 14
Eli’s Bethlehem Inn
Flowing Wells Theatre
Enopion Theatre’s immersive dinner theater presentation is a Christmas dinner musical that provides a unique and touching view of the birth of Jesus and all that led up to that evening. Times vary. $28-$38. enopion.com
November 20
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
CCPAC
The Grammy-winning group performs Christmas classics in a multi-media presentation. 7:30 p.m. $49-$89. thecenterofcc.com
November 20-December 1
Holiday Gingerbread Village
Augusta Museum of History
Local bakers display replicas of area historic buildings at this annual gingerbread house competition. Open for viewing 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun. Houses available through silent auction. augustamuseum.org
November 21
Sacred Heart Holiday Market & Bake Sale
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Event features Christmas décor and gift ideas from local and regional vendors, musical entertainment, homemade baked goods, free gift wrapping and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. sacredheartaugusta.org
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Bell Auditorium
Show features world-renowned performers, aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, breath-catching acrobatics and more. 7 p.m. $53 and up. augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
November 23
Appling Christmas Festival
Downtown Appling
Festival includes crafters, food vendors, activities for children, petting zoo and Santa. Parking provided at Kiokee Baptist Church with a shuttle to and from Appling. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine. (706) 533-2952
The Fab Four: USA Meets The Beatles
CCPAC
Tribute artists celebrate the Beatles’ first visit to the USA, with performances from “The Ed Sullivan Show,” the “Meet The Beatles” album and the group’s greatest hits. 7:30 p.m. $35-$55. thecenterofcc.com
November 24
Jo Koy
Bell Auditorium
The comedian performs his Just Being Koy Tour at 7:30 p.m. $47 and up. augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
November 26
The Snow Queen
Miller Theater
The Grand Kyiv Ballet presents the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. 7 p.m. $35-$95. millertheateraugusta.com
November 27
Friendsgiving with Swamp Music
Miller Theater
Retro concert series features A Tribute to Skynyrd with Swamp Music, along with performances from Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers and Ryan Abel & Friends. Concert raises funds and canned goods for Golden Harvest Food Bank. 7 p.m. $29-$89. millertheateraugusta.com
November 30
Keith Sweat
Bell Auditorium
The R&B artist performs with special guests Kut Klose and Brownstone at 8 p.m. $60 and up. augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
December 1
Messiah/Christmas Concert
Kiokee Baptist Church
Columbia County Orchestra and singers from across the community perform selections from Handel’s “Messiah” and orchestra holiday favorites. 6 p.m. Free; donations accepted. columbiacco.org
December 2
A Motown Christmas
Miller Theater
Past and present members of Motown’s Ali Woodson’s Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours perform at 7 p.m. $44-$69. millertheateraugusta.com
Hadestown
CCPAC
Show intertwines two mythic tales as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. 7:30 p.m. $49-$89. thecenterofcc.com
December 3
Tuesday’s Music Live
Saint Paul’s Church
Featured performers are members of The Davidson Chorale. Noon. Free. tuesdaysmusiclive.com
December 4
A Celtic Christmas
Miller Theater
A Taste of Ireland musicians and dancers perform their holiday spectacular at 7:30 p.m. $39-$69. millertheateraugusta.com
The Edge Effect
Hardin Auditorium
The all-vocal entertainers present Under the Mistletoe, a collection of Christmas classics and holiday favorites. 7:30 p.m. $55. augustaamusements.com
December 5
Christmas in Columbia County
Evans Towne Center Park
Festivities include live music, ice skating, pictures with Santa, holiday market, tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. and Christmas lights display. 4-9 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov
December 5-8
Hayride Through the Life of Christ
Columbia County Fairgrounds
Sharon Baptist Church takes guests along a hayride through 12 scenes that reenact events in the life of Jesus Christ. Includes free hot chocolate, live music and children’s activities. Free. 7-9 p.m. See Facebook page for details.
December 6
The Nutcracker
CCPAC
Augusta Ballet presents the classic Christmas ballet at 7 p.m. $49-$89. thecenterofcc.com
Christmas Screen on the Green
The Plaza
Bring chairs and blankets to watch the animated “Arthur Christmas” (PG) under the stars. Food vendors available. 6 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov
Who’s Bad
Miller Theater
The tribute artists present The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience at 7:30 p.m. $39-$79. millertheateraugusta.com
Blackberry Smoke
Bell Auditorium
The country rock band performs its Be Right Here Tour at 8 p.m. augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
December 7
Grovetown Christmas Parade & Festival
Liberty Park
The City of Grovetown’s Christmas parade begins at Augusta Tech in Grovetown and ends at Grovetown Middle School. 10 a.m.-noon. The festival is 5-9 p.m. at Liberty Park and features live entertainment, tree lighting, train ride, food and craft vendors, games, music and free photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf. cityofgrovetown.com
Holidays in Olde Lincoln Towne
Downtown Lincolnton
An old-fashioned Christmas festival includes family fun, a holiday market noon-5 p.m., parade at 2 p.m. and Christmas carols on Candy Cane Lane. Free. lincolngachamber.org
Nurse Blake
Miller Theater
The comedian performs his Shock Advised Tour of the ins and outs of being a nurse. For ages 16 and older. 8 p.m. millertheateraugusta.com
December 8
Columbia County Christmas Parade
Evans
Parade presented by the Merchants Association of Columbia County features nearly 150 entries and begins at 3 p.m. Route follows Washington Road and ends at Evans Towne Center. columbiacountyfair.net
Holiday Spectacular at the Miller
Miller Theater
Augusta Symphony concert features holiday classics for the entire family. 4 p.m. $15. augustasymphony.com
December 8, 15
All Aboard! The Museum Express
Augusta Museum of History
The conductor shares the story of The Polar Express for passengers ages 2-12. Includes hot chocolate, cookies, keepsake sleigh bell and Santa. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. augustamuseum.org
December 10
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Annual traditional English Christmas program features nine lessons read by local leaders and a collection of carols and hymns sung by local choirs. 7:30 p.m. sacredheartaugusta.org
December 11
Good Shot Judy
Hardin Auditorium
In A Crooner’s Christmas, performers pay tribute to holiday hits from Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Ray Charles, Michael Buble, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and more. 7:30 p.m. augustaamusements.com
December 12
Sounds of the Season: A Chloë Christmas
Miller Theater
Augusta Symphony gives holiday favorites a Celtic twist with special guest Chloë Agnew. 7:30 p.m. augustasymphony.com
December 13
Sip ‘n’ Shop
Evans Towne Center Park
Hear live music and shop with local artisans and vendors in the park 4-9 p.m. Free admission. columbiacountyga.gov
Christmas Concert
St. Teresa Catholic Church
Members of the Columbia County Orchestra and the St. Teresa choir perform Christmas selections. 7 p.m. Tickets available at the church office. st-teresa.com
December 13-15
Annie
Imperial Theatre
Annie gets a home for the holidays in the musical performed by The Augusta Players. 8 p.m. imperialtheatre.com
December 14
Harlem Christmas Festival & Twilight Parade
Downtown Harlem
Festival features children’s area, holiday and food vendors from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., parade at 6 p.m. and tree lighting ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Pictures with Santa and movie Elf follow under the stars at 7 p.m. Free. harlemmuseumandwelcomecenter.com/events
Auggie’s Holiday BUZZar & Toys for Tots Drive
SRP Park
Event includes holiday shopping vendors, ugly sweater contest, 1-mile fun run/walk around the track, hot chocolate and more. Admission is free. Concessions and Santa photo ops available. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. milb.com/augusta
Lindsey Stirling
CCPAC
The electronic violinist, dancer and aerialist performs her North American Snow Waltz Tour at 8 p.m. thecenterofcc.com
Every Year; Every Christmas
Miller Theater
Gospel and R&B singer Cedric Bowler performs hits from Luther Vandross, Frankie Beverly and Maze and The Gap Band. 7:30 p.m. millertheateraugusta.com
December 18
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
CCPAC
Music and dance artists perform reimagined jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown selections during their “10” Tour. 8 p.m. thecenterofcc.com
Candlelight Concerts
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Under the glow of candlelight, the Listeso String Quartet performs a Tribute to Coldplay at 6:30 p.m. and a holiday special of Christmas classics and “Nutcracker” selections at 8:45 p.m. sacredheartaugusta.org
Celtic Angels Christmas
Hardin Auditorium
Irish artists sing and dance to traditional and contemporary Celtic and classic holiday tunes. 7:30 p.m. augustaamusements.com
The Prophecy Show
Imperial Theatre
The group of classically trained musicians perform the holiday rock music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. imperialtheatre.com
December 19
Andrew Blanch Concert
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
The acclaimed Australian guitarist performs his Spanish Romance tour with Argentinian mezzo-soprano Maria Eugenia Nieva. 7 p.m. sacredheartaugusta.org
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Miller Theater
New holiday show fuses circus artistry and holiday music with acrobats, aerialists, hijinks and merriment. 7 p.m. millertheateraugusta.com
December 21
Shimshi Illusionist
CCPAC
The world-acclaimed illusionist and mentalist performs his Magic Up Close Tour at 7 p.m. thecenterofcc.com
Behold the Star
Maxwell Performing Arts Center
Creative Impressions, an acclaimed youth choir of Columbia, Richmond, McDuffie, Burke and
Aiken county performers, presents its annual Christmas production at 7 p.m. $20-$25. creative-impressions.org
January 7-8
Shen Yun
Bell Auditorium
The classical Chinese dance company performs at 7:30 p.m. augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
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