tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4663381178602936542011-11-27T19:16:22.361-05:00Your New Source For Information, Entertainment & Opinion Downtown Augusta's Independent Voice - Yours!DowntownAugusta.Comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00493237998791891281noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-87157251714166678882007-06-26T22:24:00.000-04:002007-06-26T22:53:54.708-04:00

Today is a banner day for Augusta's Downtown District. Today with the hard work of many talented people, visionaries and optimistic stakeholders, the Business Improvement District Proposal received the mandated votes needed to present the BID to our County Commissioners for approval.This, my friends, is a VERY good day for the downtown district and all that live, work and play here. Awesome

blue magnoliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08277526590068402990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-18537855530907257572007-06-06T10:40:00.001-04:002007-06-06T10:53:57.090-04:00

The hottest thing on the contemporary art market today is Chinese Art. As the director of the Mary Pauline Gallery I decided to go to Beijing and take a look. (although Shanghai has gotten most of the press I figured there is equally wonderful work in Beijing) Anyway, I go down to breakfast my first morning and my father has already been out on the streets and approached by some "art students

Molly McDowellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17128769051802093704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-84583501154917143412007-05-26T23:04:00.000-04:002007-05-27T00:08:43.077-04:00

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with not just one but two concerts--both of which are outside. There is just something about spending a beautiful evening outside along the river listening to great music.On Sunday, May 27, grab a blanket or chair (maybe a picnic, too) and head down to the 8th Street Bulkhead for the Candlelight Jazz Series. Local jazz duo quietSTORM will fill the air with their own

Christine Rifflehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05570416329126344621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-81304060356488139552007-05-23T10:51:00.000-04:002007-05-23T15:51:33.057-04:00

A better quality of life through:Cleaner streets. A safer and more vibrant hub of activity. A greater sense of pride in your community.Graffiti removal.Safety patrols.Augusta will experience all this and MORE with the Business Improvement District. Affectionately known as B.I.D..Downtown revitalization advocates from cities such as Columbus, Columbia, Knoxville, Charlotte and Atlanta already get

blue magnoliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08277526590068402990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-53988144386120898492007-05-04T14:58:00.000-04:002007-05-04T15:05:05.721-04:00

I know you guys have missed me, but personal matters have taken me out of the fray!Sounds like great things are happening in downtown Augusta. Three exciting announcements were made this month: The possibility of a new baseball stadium, the new plans for the JB Whites Building, and a birthday celebration for the soul general. Starbucks? 40 something new condominiums? Peanuts and cracker jacks

The Outsiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15505196306000416762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-89013088051538850642007-05-03T13:26:00.000-04:002007-05-03T14:08:03.254-04:00

The Mary Pauline Gallery took the work of Brian Rust, Tom Nakashima, Edward Rice and Philip Morsberger to an international art fair in DC. Our Augusta artists received lots of attention from the public attending the fair. Galleries from Belgium, England and Italy were positioned in their exhibition booths all around us. It was very exciting to see that four artists living and working in

Molly McDowellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17128769051802093704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-91200296475779515452007-04-29T23:08:00.000-04:002007-04-29T23:28:13.538-04:00

Downtown Augusta Alliance announced formation and charter board of directors in a meeting of downtown stakeholders on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Downtown Augusta Alliance d(a)² voted in the charter Board of Directors for 2007. d(a)² joins together downtown merchants, business and property owners and residents to create a common voice for the progress and promotion of downtown Augusta. Davenport

blue magnoliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08277526590068402990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-23019687927260290092007-04-28T21:51:00.000-04:002007-04-28T22:14:44.075-04:00

Loft LivingThe open living areas and wall-less space of a loft is often refered to as the "raw" area. This raw area takes on many meanings to different loft dwellers but overall it represents spatial freedom. This space is the epitome of loft living and the essence of the lifestyle. The traditional idea of raw area brings up images of abandoned New York City warehouses where starving artists

blue magnoliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08277526590068402990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-28037669216877215362007-04-19T22:31:00.000-04:002007-04-19T23:21:15.722-04:00

The Davidson Fine Arts production of Peter Pan will have people clapping long and loud this weekend, and not just to save Tinkerbell. Children and adults alike will be caught up in the excitement and fantasy of this classic story brought to life about a boy who doesn't want to grow up. After all, most people are still kids at heart.Davidson Fine Arts presents three performances of Peter Pan this

Christine Rifflehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05570416329126344621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-948902302867863722007-04-18T07:34:00.000-04:002007-04-18T09:30:42.155-04:00

Sometimes the best marketing ideas are relatively simple, and they produce benefits that far outweigh their production cost. First Friday is obviously one of them. After reading all of the creative and thoughtful responses to the "First Friday" post I thought that this might be a good opportunity for all of us to throw out a few of the ideas that have been rattling around in the backs of our head

George Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181124715319333223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-56987428587479312902007-04-14T18:41:00.000-04:002007-04-14T19:08:40.126-04:00

If April's First Friday was and example of what to expect in the future then the event may well be doomed. First Friday has certainly had difficulties in the last couple of years, and these difficulties can be traced directly back to the parties that were in charge of coordinating the event. The Arts Council now is the co-ordinating agency, but I think that this is a mistake because, in this

George Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181124715319333223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-30426360420251425752007-04-09T23:28:00.000-04:002007-04-10T01:32:20.323-04:00

For those who missed the first weekend of Le Chat Noir's current production, "Greater Tuna," there are two more weekends to catch this hysterical satire about life in Tuna, Texas' third-smallest town. This is a great choice for those who want to have a fun, and funny, night out."Greater Tuna" is showing April 12-14 and 19-21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Reserve your tickets early since seating is

Christine Rifflehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05570416329126344621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-48703276606829580122007-04-02T07:00:00.000-04:002007-04-02T22:32:36.987-04:00

Downtown Augusta is choking on its own success. In 1996 when the Soul Bar and Nachos were just getting started you could stand in the middle of 10th and Broad on Saturday noon and not see more than a handful of cars. Today most of the parking is gone by early morning. Unfortunately many of the spaces are occupied by employees and residents which discourages shoppers and diners. From time to time

George Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181124715319333223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-83872607219023222612007-03-28T17:09:00.000-04:002007-03-28T17:12:59.089-04:00

It seems some feathers are ruffled from my first post on the new and only independent voice of downtown Augusta! Why are people so offended with good news and praise for the real “doers” who are making great things happen? I guess that’s what happens when you are in the fray! The mean spirited rag called my column a “fawning imitation”! I have always been one to make lemonade out of lemons so

The Outsiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15505196306000416762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-86257845524496315252007-03-27T14:16:00.000-04:002007-03-27T14:17:52.372-04:00

revival - nounrestoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength.restoration to use, the revival of old customs.a new production of an old play.the state of being revived.There is a revival going on in Downtown Augusta. I recently replied to a web site blog requesting information on a "unique and different" shopping experience in our community. This person obviously has not been to Downtown

blue magnoliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08277526590068402990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-74852672891071605832007-03-20T12:56:00.000-04:002007-03-21T18:55:30.668-04:00

Local Augustan Baker Overstreet has taken NY by storm with his new exhibition at Fredericks & Freiser Gallery in Chelsea! But that is just a small measure of his success. The scoop is Charles Saatchi came in and bought up half of the exhibition! Check out www.saatchi/gallery.co.uk/artists/baker_overstreet.htm Mr. Overstreet is on his his way, and work is off to London!

Molly McDowellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17128769051802093704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-13397948564485936542007-03-15T17:00:00.000-04:002007-03-18T09:44:53.946-04:00

I am just as guilty as the next person who from time to time checks out forums and blogs on the internet instead of doing what I am getting paid for. At least I have a job. One tasteless message board is particularly sad. A small group of middle-aged musicians, who post their own articles or quotes from a mean spirited rag, is just an example of the apathy and low self-esteem that plagues

The Outsiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15505196306000416762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-9428925076371375442007-03-15T12:40:00.000-04:002007-03-15T14:13:24.069-04:00

Loft living in Augusta? Can it be done?You bet! It's already underway...First let's go over the basics:Where did this all get started and what's all the buzz about?Loft living began in the 19Th Century in Paris, France, those crazy Parisians. Artists of the day required large spaces to create their artwork and found refuge in abandoned warehouses. Let the "loft" lifestyle begin. It wasn't until

blue magnoliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08277526590068402990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-16598471421572345252007-03-15T12:08:00.000-04:002007-03-15T12:24:07.057-04:00

A progressive city.... with great potential.... a dynamic and exciting “Downtown Augusta”….Many people have had visions for our downtown. Most notable over the past 20 years are 2 former Mayors, the late Charles DeVaney and the late Ed McIntyre.Each had visions of a great city and an even greater downtown. These gentlemen knew the importance of growing our downtown and maintaining a prosperous

David Moretznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-74865640945745155912007-03-15T10:08:00.000-04:002007-03-15T10:32:10.604-04:00

Currently up at the Morris Museum of Art are two very different exhibitions, but both should be checked out. The first exhibition is one of the ABSOLUTE best exhibition I have ever seen at the Morris Museum of Art. Tom Nakashima: Two Decades, this exhibition is up and running now through April 29th. If you cannot connect to Mr. Nakashima's visual vocabulary, you might be more interested in

Molly McDowellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17128769051802093704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466338117860293654.post-81025635239366040372007-03-14T22:08:00.000-04:002007-03-17T17:04:24.180-04:00

Now a place for folks who realize the great strides downtown Augusta has made, a place for people who want to meet the current challenges it faces, and for visionaries who see the enormous potential waiting to be released. People like you. Our authors have all committed time and resources to downtown and all have found success. Each week you will find new reasons to be optimistic about out

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