PROGRAMS AND EVENTS 2009

ASTI'S "HIT PARADE"
February 6, 2009, 7:30 pm

A social hour with open bar will precede a gourmet dinner of several courses, with entertainment by Bill Toole’s “Asti” singers. This year, songs from the 40’s and 50’s will be featured.  What a great era of American music!  Even if you were born later you can sing along with “That Old Black Magic”, “Deep Purple”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, etc.  Just thinking of that era brings back many happy memories.  Enjoy such an evening in this beautiful setting.

Tables for eight may be reserved or reservations may be combined with others.  Dinner reservations are required.

SACRED HEART GARDEN FESTIVAL
April 24-26, 2009

In 1994 the Great Hall of Sacred Heart Cultural Center was transformed into a magical setting for the first garden show by a group of Augustans who saw the need for a garden event in the heart of the city. Since that time the Garden Festival has grown into an annual event featuring display gardens by area professional landscapers; floral presentations by local florists; exhibits by garden clubs; a vendor market place; educational exhibits; tours of private gardens; expert advice from outstanding garden speakers; a competitive division - the Garden Council Spring Standard Flower Show.

  

MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART
The Artful Garden
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Members of  Creative Conversations and gardening experts discuss the flora and landscapes depicted in selected works from the museum’s collection. Speakers include  garden designer Jeff Tilden, Augusta Technical College environmental  horticulture instructor Scott Smith, and floral designers Margaret  Brown Swift and Suzanne Hamilton. Presented in collaboration with the Sacred Heart Garden Festival. Wine and cheese reception to follow.  $5.00 per person.

SILENT MOVIE NIGHT
Feature Presentation: TBD
Friday, September 18, 2009, 7:30 pm

Coming Soon!

GIFT SHOP OPEN HOUSE
November 12, 2009, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Get a head start on your shopping list and have it wrapped for free!  Enjoy a cup of  Wassail and a taste of the season as you wander the Art Hall.  Look over the many scrumptious offerings of the Sacred Heart Guild Bake Sale.  The Gift shop will feature an extensive selection of ornaments, nativities, Nutcrackers, and collectible Santas.  Decorative seasonal home accents and commemorative items representing Sacred Heart Cultural center will make wonderful gifts for that special someone.  Savor the scents, sounds and sights of the holiday season and enjoy the beauty and grandeur of this historic treasure.  Come early and stay late...and share this wonderful event with your friends!  Admission is free and open to the public.

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
December 9, 2008, 7:30 pm

This annual Christmas event, which features the Augusta Collegium Musicum, guest choirs and readers has become a highlight of the Christmas season in Augusta.  A traditional English Christmas program, which originated at King's College Chapel, Cambridge University, England, was first presented at Sacred Heart in 1987 under the direction of William Toole.  The service is packed with people watching the glow of light on the stained glass windows eagerly awaiting the procession to enter.  Imagine a young boy singing the first verse of “Once in Royal David’s City”.  There is silence, the choir proceeds through the Great Hall by candlelight singing the second verse and the congregation joins in by the third verse.  Highlighting the program are the readings of the prayers and lessons from both the Old and New Testaments.  The lessons are reassuringly familiar.  The carols and hymns are moving, joyous.  Afterwards join us for Christmas treats and concessions.  

Sacred Heart Cultural Center offers special events for all ages and all interests -- from young children to seniors.  Choral concerts, the speaker series, and a variety of entertaining and educational presentations are scheduled annually.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm

CONTACT:
Sandra Fenstermacher,
706.826.4700
Email Sandra

FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION:
706.826.4700
Email Sacred Heart

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept. 2008–Dec. 2009

Thursday, September 4, 2008
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Fall Invitational Art Exhibit
Exhibit through October 30, 2008

Friday, September 19, 2008, 7:30 pm
Silent Movie Night, 1929
“Pandora’s Box” with threatre organist Ron Carter

Sunday, September 21, 2008, 4:00 pm
Concert by Augusta
Collegium Musicum
By popular demand – more Gilbert & Sullivan excerpts; Admission: $10.00

Thursday, September 25, 2008
7:30 pm
Concert by Augusta Choral Society
“Choose Something Like a Star”
Tickets & information
Call 706-826-4713

Thursday, November 13, 2008
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gift Shop Holiday Open House

Thursday, November 13, 2008
5:30pm – 7:30pm
 Art Exhibit/Opening Reception for “Women on Paper”
Celebrating their 20th anniversary painting as a group.
Exhibition hangs through December

Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 7:30 pm
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Admission: $20.00

January 2009
Art Factory Student Art Exhibit
Exhibits through January 30, 2009

Friday, February 6, 2009, 7:00 pm
Asti’s “Hit Parade”

Thursday, February 12, 2009
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Art Exhibit/Opening Reception for David Swanagin
Exhibits through March 27, 2009

March , 2009, 7:00 pm
Richmond County All School
Choral Festival
Elementary students from Richmond County Schools choral groups perform. Free and open to the public.

 Sunday, April 19, 2009
“Tea with Jane Austen”
to benefit Sacred Heart

Thursday,  April 23, 2009,  7:00 pm
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Preview Party

Friday, April 24 - Sunday
April 26, 2009
Sacred Heart Garden Festival
www.sacredheartgardenfestival.org

Saturday, April 25, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Artful Garden
Morris Museum of Art
Members of  Creative Conversations and gardening experts discuss the flora and landscapes depicted in selected works from the museum’s collection.

Thursday, May 7, 2009
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Art Exhibit/Opening Reception for Jill Gunn & Gail Smith
Exhibits through June 30, 2009

Thursday, July 9, 2009
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Art Exhibit/Opening Reception for David Mascaro
Exhibits through August 28, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009 7:30 pm
Silent Movie Night

Thursday, November 12, 2009
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holiday Open House

Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:30 pm
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols