Brenda Durant On Arts In The Heart
The outgoing Executive Director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, Brenda Durant joined us on the morning show today to talk about the festival this weekend.
What’s New This Year At Arts In The Heart
“NEW” attractions this year include the 90’s group “Fastball” performing Saturday evening, Grammy-nominated jazz sensation Georgia Muldrow performing on the Jazz Stage, and, Atlanta puppeteer, “That Puppet Guy” on the family stage.
As usual, over 150 Fine Arts & Fine Crafts booths.
Global Food Village with cuisine from over 20 countries.
Tickets in advance are $15.
Tickets at the gate are $20.
Gates are open from 5 pm-9 pm Friday, and 11 am-9 am Saturday and Sunday.
The weather looks like it will be great. Get out and have a wonderful time.
Here’s the conversation with Brenda Durant about Arts In The Heart.
Augustans Share 5 Things They Like About Our City
Outdoor Space
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.
Diversity
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.
Ease Of Getting Around
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.
Art, Culture, And History
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.
Cost Of Living
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!
