June 25 @ 7 PM
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July 9 @ 7 PM
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| Music in the Park Concert Series |
Weekly concerts at Maude Edenfield Park have become a tradition for North Augustans. A variety of musical performers from concert band to bluegrass and jazz have entertained the lawn chair audiences for more than a decade.
The 2009 Music in the Park series has much to offer in entertainment. Leading the line-up of entertainment on May 21 at 7 p.m. will be the North Augusta High School Concert and Symphonic Bands under the direction of Mr. Chuck Deen.
Sound and presentation will be enhanced this year by a sheltered pavilion for performers. The grounds of the park have also been been improved. The North Augusta Cultural Arts Council and the North Augusta Parks and Recreation Department are proud to showcase this premier performance venue.
We are fortunate to have Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates and University Health Care returning as sponsors for the concert series. |
Maude Edenfield Park is located on the grounds of the North Augusta Community Center at 495 Brookside Drive. In the event of rain, concerts are held in the Community Center. For more information, call 803-442-7588.
MUSIC IN THE PARK 2009
May 21 - North Augusta High School Concert and Symphonic Bands.
May 28 - Packway Handle
June 04 - NA Idol Winners/Singing Host Ryan Abel
June 11 - Flashback
June 18 - Carolina Gator Gumbo
June 25 - Fred Williams and Gm5
July 09 - Doug and the Henrys
July 16 - Miriam Allen, vocalist/guitarist and special guest Rod Kight
July 23 - J-Man Band
July 30 - Concert and Art Show held at the Wesley Center
Music in the Park sponsors.
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| Gayleisha Bryant wins the title |
Gayleisha Bryant has just added another rung on the ladder toward her goal of being a contestant in American Idol. She earned the title of North Augusta Idol, 2009 wowing both audience and judges.
This is the fifth year the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council (NACAC) has produced a program for the youth of North Augusta. Recognizing that many North Augusta youth had no where to show their talent, NACAC held auditions and this year some 100 students from first grade to high school seniors tried out for the contest. The winners will be showcased in a Music in the Park concert this summer.
"The talent gets better every year" said Peggy Burnett, President of the NACAC, whose suggestion to have a talent show started this production. A $1,000 scholarship is funded from the production and PowerServe International, a local web design company.
Other winners from high school were Nathaniel Mullins, a pianist, and first runner up Ryan Nelson, who played guitar and sang. Middle school winners were Sawyer Branham, opera singer, and dancers Haley Grant and Allison Joyner. Winners from elementary school were Alli Dyches and Shelby Smith.
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| Kelly Cercy takes "Best in Show" |
As Gayleisha Bryant was named the North Augusta Idol 2009, another group of winners were recognized for their efforts in the art component of the contest.
Sponsored by the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council, the art contest, like the talent competition, was divided into three categories - elementary, middle and high school, in addition to an overall winner.
Kelly Cercy of North Augusta High School (NAHS)received accolades for her work, chosen "Best of Show" for the competition.
The first place winners in each category were Janese Utley, NAHS; Mary Kate Jenkins, Paul Knox Middle School (PKMS) and Kiana Franklin, Belvedere Elementary School.
The second place winners were Thais Weaver, NAHS; Hari Seng, PKMS and Draven Doom, North Augusta Elementary School.
The third place winners were Nicole Felak, NAHS; Shelby Kendrick, North Augusta Middle School and Ashlyn Sweats, Mossy Creek Elementary School.
Thank you to all that participated!
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| Classroom Arts Project Grants |
The North Augusta Cultural Arts Council, in an effort to support and expand the arts in the North Augusta area schools, is offering financial support for special projects during the 2009/2010 school year. Available funds are limited, and our support will not exceed $400.00 for any single project. This project needs to be implemented during the school year which the grant is awarded.
If you have an arts related project and would like to apply for financial support from the NACAC , please complete the attached application and submit it to the above address or email address. Applications should be postmarked no later than September 14, 2009.
If you receive a grant, you must provide an accounting of expenses to include receipts and a summary of the completed project. If you are awarded a grant and are unable to complete the project during the current school year, you will need to notify the NACAC immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact Andra Syms asyms@comcast.net or 278-4943 or Peggy Burnett wwburnet@ix.netcom.com at 279-8102.
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