Barbecue Man

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

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.

"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.

Stormy Night in Georgia

The intersection of Walton Way and Fifteenth Street.

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.

Fresh from the Patch

On Telfair Street

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art

Rain Drops

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

Kroc Center Benches

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!

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.

Greek Dancers

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

Two at the Festival

Saturday at the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival.

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".

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.

Lady Liberty

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

Stone House

Asheville, North Carolina

First Baptist Church

Asheville, North Carolina

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.

Loading Dock

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

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.