Friday, September 30, 2011

Barbecue Man















Cooler temperatures mean more cooking indoors. In the meantime, let's all enjoy more barbecue!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Brooms, Brooms, Brooms






















These handmade brooms are the handiwork of The Broom Brothers, who are actually father and son partners Ralph and Dan Donaldson of Dublin, Georgia. To see more of their wares, click here.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

"Chairity" Auction


When the new Augusta Richmond County Public Library opened in June of last year, the former mid-century library building with it's mid-century furnishings was closed. Shortly after the closing, most of the tables, desks, chairs, book shelves, etc. were auctioned off. Sixty Eames molded plastic chairs were not sold. Instead, they have been re-designed and embellished by 23 artists, architects and interior designers to be sold at an auction on October 20th for the benefit the Augusta Public Library.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Stormy Night in Georgia













The intersection of Walton Way and Fifteenth Street.

Monday, September 26, 2011

LaFayette Visits Augusta















This is the site of the old Planter's Hotel, which was burned in 1839. There the Marquis de LaFayette was entertained during his visit to Augusta in March 1825. Today, this site is the home of Naaiya's Antiques & Flowers at 108 Macartin Street in Downtown Augusta.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Friday, September 23, 2011

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Rain Drops


















Could this be holly? In any case this bush was captured outside the Morris Museum of Art.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Buddha Lounge & Shoe Bar?















While visiting the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival over the past weekend, I stumbled across this lounge/bar. Although closed, I peered inside and saw what indeed looked like a lounge. The shoe part, however had me stumped. Apparently, shoes are sold upstairs - at least that's what I discovered online. I think this is an establishment I need to check out!

Monday, September 19, 2011

Global Dining















The featured country in this year's Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival was Greece. That said, the global village included cuisine from China, India, Thailand, Jamaica, Ireland, Brazil, Pacific Islander, African-American, Korea, Nigeria, Acha, Philipines, Samoa and Germany. I stood in this line for a beef patty and a ginger beer.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Greek Dancers















Performers at the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival this weekend.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Two at the Festival






















Saturday at the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Arts in the Heart of the Augusta Festival





















This weekend marks the 31st Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival.

"Each year showcases visual and performing arts and celebrates the ethnic groups who blend to create the heart of Augusta. Over 35 countries lend their ethnic flair and talents to the Festival. Arts in the Heart presents performances by local, regional and national entertainers throughout the weekend! The Festival features four stages with over 80 performances of non-stop entertainment with 95% of the performers from our local area. Over 70,000 people attend the festival, over the 2.5 days complimented by over 1000 volunteers who turn out every year to help produce this beloved community event".

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Manuel's Bread Cafe


















Located across the Savannah River in North Augusta, South Carolina, Manuel's Bread Cafe is one of my favorite restaurant for lunch. Manuel's offers a seasonal menu featuring 'time-honored' French cuisine using locally grown organic produce from Blue Clay Farm.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Lady Liberty






















I'd rather focus on this symbol of freedom today.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Stone House
















Asheville, North Carolina

Friday, September 9, 2011

First Baptist Church















Asheville, North Carolina

Saturday, September 3, 2011

The Soul Bar















Opened in the mid 1990s, the Soul Bar on Broad Street in Downtown Augusta, features live music and art. The bar was named in honor of James Brown, the godfather of soul.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Loading Dock























Amazing what you run into when you turn down a unknown street...

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Boardwalk















Each step along this boardwalk reveals more of the beauty of Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. The boardwalk overlooks the floodplain of Butler Creek, providing an excellent spot to see many types of wildlife. 


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