Entertainment in Augusta and the CSRAAugusta, Georgia, and the surrounding towns in the Central Savannah River Area boast more than 200 years of entertainment history, including performances by late 18th-century musicians and many of the nation's first superstars. Some of the most memorable moments in the history of the Garden City are captured in the pages of this unique volume. Entertainment in Augusta and the CSRA reveals many famous faces that have made appearances-either for a short time or for life-in the CSRA. Captured in striking vintage images, most of which were culled from the archives of The Augusta Chronicle, are unforgettable visitors ranging from Charlie Chaplin to Elvis Presley. In addition to nationally recognized celebrities-such as Amy Grant, Jayne Mansfield, Hulk Hogan, Jessye Norman, Butterfly McQueen, and The Godfather of Soul, James Brown-this collection pays tribute to local and regional talents, from singers and dancers to athletes and politicians. |
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Contents
Foreword | 7 |
Stages and Screens | 37 |
Parades Festivals and Other Fun | 53 |
Hometown Heroes and Heroines | 67 |
In Pursuit of Athletic Greatness | 87 |
The Rise of Rock and Roll | 117 |
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| Title | Entertainment in Augusta and the CSRA Images of America |
| Author | Don Rhodes |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing, 2004 |
| ISBN | 073851621X, 9780738516219 |
| Length | 128 pages |
| Subjects | › › › History / United States / State & Local / General History / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) |
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