Spent a weekend wandering around Aiken, SC looking at more history. This beautiful bldg is a work…read morein progress, under construction currently. I did take a few outside pics just for my memories. The bldg was built in 1889 and is a history lesson in itself. The inside will be history of origin for African Americans and our heritage during the Civil Rights Movement. They do have a wonderful website with up to date information. I look forward to the opening!

To say this is a work in progress is an understatement. it is a force in motion! The history of the…read morebuilding, beginning in 1889, to the present efforts demand its attention. The internal construction will provide an educational experience starting with the origin of African Americans and their heritage, a Middle Passage experience, then a telling of the Civil Rights Movement and the current work being done in attempts at equality. It is within walking distance of downtown and hosts a number of events throughout the year. I look forward to what it will look like when the construction is complete.

The Columbia County Fair,…read more Fun for the whole family!. The fall weather is agreeable so, come out and enjoy!

Had such a fun time! Food was yummy, a little pricey in my opinion for fair food. The lemonade just…read moretasted like sugar water with a hint of lemon, but what more can you expect. I do love how clean it was, and can appreciate the time and effort that takes! We loved the zoo area & the horse rides.

Excellent time! Great location, plenty of parking, lots of great beer and friendly people. Even the…read morefood concession was excellent and not overpriced. We just moved to Augusta from Savannah this week, so this was a great introduction to Augusta. Glad we could make it. Will plan on it for next year too!

Great event for beer enthusiasts of the CSRA! Fun people and a great spacious venue to relax and…read moreenjoy the music and games!

The Greek Festival is one of the best events in the CSRA. It happens twice a year - the spring and…read morethe fall - so chances are you'll be around for at least one of them and you should absolutely check it out! Entrance is free, and there's a lot of free things to do as well; watch the kids perform traditional Greek dances, listen to the live band play traditional Greek music, go on a church tour, and meander around the market. It's a very relaxed atmosphere that's great for grabbing some delicious Greek food and a beer and soaking up the ambiance. The fall festival is bigger and has more food options, but both festivals have the "usual" greek style food such as gyros, chicken and pork souvlaki, greek chicken meal, lamb and manestra meal, spanakopita/tiropita, and of course the full selection of Greek pastries. Everything is delicious, but my personal favorites are the Greek chicken and lamb and manestra. The priest cooks both these dishes himself and slow roasts the lamb to perfection. Prices are very fair and generally on par with similar festivals. You definitely get what you pay for, and the pricier items give you higher quality and way more food, so it's worth it! When the music and crowds get too much, you should head inside for a church tour. These half hour events give you a little bite of history, architecture, theology, and an experience with the sights, sounds, and smells of Orthodoxy. There's some music here too, but of the religious genre, allowing you to experience a very different type of religious music than what is usual in America. Everyone, workers and customers alike, are here for a good time and it shows. Lots of smiles all around, and the workers doing everything they can to make sure you have a good experience!

Talk about a downtown building being multi-functional and in a prime location. Just to the left of…read morethe Book Tavern, you will find this place. Just standing outside, you realize it has an amazing covered patio area in the front. But looking in through the glass, you see a carpeted area that seats 200+, a stage, and a full sound/light system. There is a foyer on the other side of this large space, inside, that can be entered via the JB White's building. It has a single restroom for use and a open space for any ideas one may have. This building proves its versatility on a regular basis. It hosts a local church on Sunday's and occasional during the week, it was the home base for Mahogany Lounge for a number of years, it served as the Troubadour Stage for Arts in the Heart (the only indoor stage I might add), and it is used for trainings, birthday parties, and wedding receptions. With parking provided via the Broad Street medians, there is plenty to choose from. And if you are having an event during the hours New Moon Cafe is open, it is right next door for your convenience. I have been told there are some spaces upstairs that are available for workspace, something to keep in mind as well. Overall, the nostalgia of this historical building has been preserved. The brick walls remain exposed and down the hallway you can even see a old barn door. It is what you would imagine in a downtown building, but with relevant function. *Insider's Tip -Twice a year the Handmade Fair takes place here. It begins outfront on the patio, goes through the large space, into the foyer, and actually curves around into the JB White's building beside the Book Tavern. Admission is free so come try to "window shop", though I am sure you will leave with something in your hand.

I recently visited The Doris Bldg for a book event. I've walked by it on several occasions, but…read moremost of the time the space wasn't being occupied. This is a multi-use building for events. I believe that a local church has exclusively rented it for their worship services on Sundays. It is very spacious and can be setup for any type of event. They have audio visual setup so that you can have video, microphones, presentations or a concert. There is also an outdoor space with ceiling fans that could be excellent on a Summer evening. It can also be setup with chairs, tables etc. The event I attended used all of the space expect outdoors because it was hot, but this is a space that is under the radar and may be used more in the future.

If you aren't familiar with the Westobou Festival. Do check it out. I visited their administrative…read moreoffices recently for a meeting. It's a cool space in downtown Augusta. Located on Broad street! You can visit here for tickets or other businesses related to the festival. It's very cute and modern. Once you step in you feel like you're in another city because of the modern decor. Great festival to add to your calendar.