Arts In The Heart Returns To Broad Street And The Augusta Common September 20-22

The annual Arts In The Heart Of Augusta Festival is making a return to Broad Street and the Augusta Common this year. With road construction happening in downtown Augusta, a decision was made last week. The construction affects Telfair Street, which would impact the festival.

Initially, the plan would include Telfair Street, but an announcement was made last week with the road construction schedule. During the festival, construction on Telfair Street will be underway, while the road construction planned for Broad Street has now been moved to begin in 2025.

This year's Arts In The Heart of Augusta Festival will take place from September 20th through 22nd. It will featured over 150 Fine Arts and Crafts artists from all over the United States. There will be 5 stages with non-stop entertainment for everyone to enjoy, whether you like hip-hop, jazz, rock, pop, R&B, or something else.

On Friday, September 20th, Grammy Nominated Jazz performer Georgia Muldrow will perform on the Jazz Stage at 7 p.m. And on Saturday, September 21st, the 90's platinum selling alt rock band Fastball will be performing. They will take the stage at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to live entertainment throughout the festival, Arts In The Heart of Augusta also features the global food village. This is a chance for you to enjoy the authentic taste of cuisine from all over the world. The event will have 20 cuisine booths including China, Cyprus, Greece, Germany, India, Ireland, France, Italy, Korea, Latin America, Jamaica, and more.

There is also a large family area that's part of the festival with interactive children's activities, street performers, a Young Artists Market and more.

Get more details and purchase your festival badges at ArtsInTheHeartOfAugusta.com.

The Greater Augusta Arts Council is a resource for Augusta's art community. They connect art lovers with events and programs, with Arts In The Heart of Augusta being one of their big events. This event is a celebration of arts and cultural diversity in Augusta.

The Greater Augusta Arts Council was established in 1968 by the Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce, the Augusta Junior Woman's Club, and the Junior League of Augusta. The organization takes an active role in supporting Augusta's cultural identity. They are also Augusta's Public Art Agency, and they administer grant arts funds from the City of Augusta through the City Arts Grants Program.

Whether you've lived in the area for your entire life or just a few years, chances are there are at least a few things you like about Augusta. As with any city, there will always be pros and cons. But today, let's focus on the positives.

A settlement in the Augusta area was established in 1736 by British General James Oglethorpe. He is the one who gave the area its name, honoring the bride of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales. The original settlement is in the area we now know as Summerville. The area was home to tribes of Creek and Cherokee Indians at the time. And the city would play a vital role during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

In 1847, the Augusta Canal was constructed, which led Augusta to become the world's second largest inland cotton market during the cotton boom. The area also has the only structure ever built by the Confederate States of America, along with many significant homes and buildings.

The city of Augusta also served as the state capital of Georgia from 1785 until 1795.

There have been many changes throughout the years, but one tradition that Augusta is known for got its start in 1934. The Masters Tournament is hosted the first full week of April each year at the Augusta National Golf Club. And while people who aren't from the area may only know Augusta for the Masters Tournament, those who live here know there's more to Augusta than just one special week each year.

So what is there in Augusta? Well, unfortunately, some people will try to say "There's nothing to do in Augusta." But if you look around, you'll find there is quite a bit to this city we call home. Just check out some of these experiences you can enjoy as a local!

Also, there was a recent post on Reddit where someone asked "What is one thing you like and dislike about Augusta?" And we were definitely intrigued to see what people had to say. Sure, there were plenty of "dislikes" that were included in responses, but again, let's focus on the positive!

Check out the top 5 things people said they like about Augusta.

There were quite a few Redditors who talked about the beautiful outdoor spaces we have available in the Augusta area. A few mentions included the Augusta Canal Path and River Walk. But you can't forget about the convenience of the Greeneway just across the river in North Augusta. In addition, there are many activities to enjoy on the water at the lake and river too.

One Redditor talked about there being "many Augustas." This is an interesting way to look at it. But the Redditor talked about the way to enjoy Augusta is to find where you fit. There are so many diverse interests for just about anyone, if you look for it. Of course, there are things for the golfers. But we also have a great selection of local businesses, places for trivia, and breweries to enjoy. And for those interested in an active lifestyle, there are run clubs and gyms. And let's not forget the military and medical communities.

Now for this one, it depends on who you ask and where you're trying to go and when. But overall, the Augusta area is fairly easy to get around and traffic isn't as bad as some cities. But, it's also a city that's convenient to many other things, like bigger cities such as Atlanta and Charlotte. Plus, you're just a couple of hours from the beach or mountains.

We've already mentioned a bit about Augusta's history, but there's so much more to explore and learn about it. We have great museums, art exhibits, festivals like Arts In The Heart, live entertainment including concerts, the Augusta Symphony, the Augusta Players, Broadway-type shows, ballets, and more.

This is another thing that might depend on who you ask. Many people moving from bigger cities (especially from the West or from up North) will tell you that the cost of living here is better. Obviously, inflation has impacted cities everywhere, but overall, Augusta still remains a fairly affordable place to live. And the city continues to grow and bring new business and job opportunities, which can be a pro or a con, depending on how you look at it!