360 Degree Immersive 3D Show Will Be Making Its Way To The CSRA

A fully immersive, 360-degree 3D show will be making its way to the CSRA in Aiken, South Carolina. Mesmerica 360, created by James Hood, is an art cinematic projection show that takes place in planetariums and giant screen theaters. The show features not only visuals but encompasses a surround sound experience.

The show will be held at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center's DuPont Planetarium on the University of South Carolina Aiken campus. It will run on various dates starting October 28 and into November.

The goal of the show is for the audience to fall into deep relaxation while listening to the musical background and looking at the 3D art that came about from artists all over the world.

James Hood is known for being a vital and versatile musical pioneer. He has an extensive musical background. He was a Drummer for a rock band known by the name of The Pretenders. Hood spent over two decades leading the creation of the visionary electronica act called Moodswings. He also worked on a plethora of production and soundtrack projects. Now most recently, he has become the creator behind the innovative multiplatform series of immersive musical experiences.

In 2014, James Hood released an album by the name of Ceremony. Throughout the songs, the music includes sounds from the PanArt Hang Instrument, giving the tunes a very calm effect. The ceremony was very successful. The album was followed by another chart-topping album, in 2015, known as Pure Ceremony.

Mesmerica was the name of Hood’s third album which was released in 2017. Mesmerica then expanded and evolved into a 360-degree immersive experience for all to enjoy. To date, it is the fastest-selling full dome show in history and has sold over 500,00 tickets globally. The show has also broken box office records for over 40 American cities.

So far the show has been nominated for the Producers Guild of America's first-ever Innovation Award in 2020. It also won the Future Vision Award from the Center of Conscious Creativity.

To learn more about the show or tickets, click here.

Fall is officially here, the temperatures are dropping and it feels like fall and the holiday season.  This time of year all the Augusta And Aiken Fall Festivals are happening across The River Region and we wanted to share some of them.  So many great events with some being just one day and some running for many days, so you will have plenty of options to pick from.

I know we don't have them all but feel free to email me chris.okelley@bbgi.com and we'll do our best to add yours to the growing list of fun festivals that are starting soon.

Why most of these are just one-day events for civic groups and churches, we do have events that last more than one day.  The Maize at Steeds Dairy runs  October 2nd through November 28th, The Maize at Steed’s Dairy in Grovetown.

Big Bounce American is the world's Biggest Bounce House and it going to be at Evans Towne Center Park October 8th - 10th,  This big bounce house covers over 13,000 square feet of fun.

Here's a one-day event that is a must-go to, The 32nd Annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Downtown Harlem, Georgia, The day includes a parade, crafts, food, and plenty of entertainment for a fun fall day the whole family can enjoy.

This one is being hosted by Boondock Farms in Johnston.  755 Foreman Street, Johnston.

The town of Dearing is hosting a Trunk or Treat and Cruise In on Saturday October 28th.  This will be a fun time.

Cold Creek Nursery in Aiken is having their Fall Festival on October 7th from 10a-2p.  This will be a fun day for all members of the family

This is a fun time for all.  The City of Grovetown is having their Trunk Or Treat, October 27th at 1040 Newmantown Road in Grovetown

Let's see your 4 legged friends all dressed up for Halloween.  October 28th at 4p.  Laurens Street, Downtown Aiken.

Saturday October 21st, The Graniteville Community Church presents their Arts and Eats Vendor Market.  208 Bettis Academy Rd, Graniteville, SC,

Sunday October 29th from 6p-8p Victory Baptist Church In North Augusta will host it's annual Trunk or Treat.

Abilene Baptist Church of August will host Fall Thing.  10am - 2p at Evans Town Center Park.  A a FREE community event for toddlers through 5th grade kids on Saturday, October 21st, from 10 AM 

Cornerstone Assembly, 4031 Windsor Spring Road is hosting their It's Fall Ya'll Festival.  October 28th from 5p-7p