Augusta Magazine - November - December 2011

November - December 2011

Features

Treasures of the Season

Through their changing Christmas celebrations, Becky and Tim Mecredy have held fast to the inherent truth of its meaning.

Laurie Merrill

Tally Ho

Opening day for Belle Meade fox hunt is a choreographed masterpiece of horse and hound, master and mount, pomp and circumstance and Southern comfort.

Lucy Adams

A Columbia Museum of Art exhibition of 45 paintings from the Hudson River School features a cross- section of the artwork that helped define American art and spawn the country’s first conservation movement

Jim Garvey

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	Treasures of the Season Through their changing Christmas celebrations, Becky and Tim Mecredy have held fast to the inherent truth of its meaning. Laurie Merrill
	Tally Ho Opening day for Belle Meade fox hunt is a choreographed masterpiece of horse and hound, master and mount, pomp and circumstance and Southern comfort. Lucy Adams
	Not So Merry Christmas of 1861 The first years of the Civil War found Augustans striving to maintain a semblance of normalcy during the holiday season. Lee Ann Caldwell
Archive » Upfront
	Holiday Traditions Favorite traditions merged with new activities offer a fresh way to celebrate the season. Sherry Foster
Archive » Publisher's Notes
	Christmas of the Pinata In our family, we remember it as the Christmas of the Pinata. I was about 12 with three younger siblings. We all thought it a great idea. Bill Kirby
Archive » Faces
	Alice Hagler The Augusta students and adults who served in the tornado-scathed city of Tuscaloosa saw the indomitable spirit of its people. Laurie Merrill
Archive » History
	Not So Merry Christmas of 1861 The first years of the Civil War found Augustans striving to maintain a semblance of normalcy during the holiday season. Lee Ann Caldwell
Archive » Outdoor South
	A Gentleman of Distinction A man of letters, a prolific writer and an amateur historian and archaeologist, Charles Colcock Jones Jr. penned some of the earliest accounts of Georgia’s history. Tad Brown
Archive » Around Town
	Botanica by Momix Guests were enthralled during a magical evening of dance and song at Botanica by Momix, part of the 2011 Westobou Festival presented by the Augusta Ballet.
	Transfigured Time Transfigured Time: Music for the Films of Maya Deren, a Westobou event, was held at Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Guests enjoyed a garden party prior to the screening.
	Best Of Augusta 2011 Photo Booth You're the Best Augusta, and here are the covers to prove it!
Archive » Health
	Sleeping Can Be Harmful to Your Health Sleep apnea is a serious condition that affects men, women and children, wreaking havoc with their overall health and quality of life. Lucy Adams
Archive » Last Word
	Caren Dorn Bricker Oversized, festooned hats, elaborate costumes and one-of-a-kind exquisitely-tailored pieces fill the racks at Vintage Ooollee on Broad Street. Laurie Merrill