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Family, hearse arrive at Brown homePosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 6:53 PM BEECH ISLAND -- The James Brown family procession has arrived at Mr. Brown's 62-acre property in rural Aiken County. "Homegoing" service endsPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 5:52 PM The Rev. Larry Fryer has given the benediction at James Brown's "homegoing celebration" this afternoon, as the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson deliver parting words. Paine College presents honorary doctoratePosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 5:39 PM Crowd applauds for "Dr. James Brown" Brown children speakPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 4:57 PM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- The three adult Brown children spoke publicly for the first time following their father's death on Christmas Day. Michael Jackson makes remarks at Brown funeralPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 4:24 PM Michael Jackson spoke at James Brown's "homegoing celebration" after being invited by the Rev. Al Sharpton. The following is an excerpted quote from his brief remarks: Continued playlistPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 4:07 PM More soul songs and James Brown hits were performed this afternoon at Mr. Brown's "homegoing celebration." Tomi Rae Hynie Brown performsPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 3:37 PM Tomi Rae Hynie Brown is now performing "Hold On, I'm Comin'" at the "homegoing celebration" for James Brown. Michael Jackson enters arena as Soul Generals take stagePosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 3:20 PM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- James Brown's most recent band, the Soul Generals, have taken the stage at Mr. Brown's "homegoing celebration" as Michael Jackson entered the arena. Derrick Monk performsPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 3:12 PM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- Derrick Monk is performing "God Has Smiled on Me," with an improvisation from James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)" at Mr. Brown's "homegoing celebration." Temptations singer performsPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 3:01 PM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- Ali Woodson of The Temptations is singing "Walk Around Heaven" at James Brown's "homegoing celebration" this afternoon. Order of Service from the James Brown FuneralPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:48 PM The James Brown Homecoming Celebration Video tribute begins with last Augusta performancePosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:38 PM Video of James Brown's last performance in Augusta is being aired in a video tribute to kick off his "homegoing celebration." Live audio from James Brown ArenaPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:35 PM We are now streaming live audio from James Brown Arena. Unfortunately, Internet bandwidth restrictions imposed this morning by arena management are preventing us from bringing you video of the service. Service beginsPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:17 PM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- With a request to turn off all cell phones and beepers, a hush has fallen over the James Brown Arena as fans, dignitaries, celebrities and mourners view family members passing by Mr. Brown's coffin. Service to beginPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 2:10 PM With a request to turn off all cell phones and beepers, a hush has fallen over the James Brown Arena as fans, dignitaries, celebrities and mourners await for the arrival of James Brown's family. Arena doors shutPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 1:26 PM OUTSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- The doors to the James Brown Arena were shut at 12:23 p.m., and no more viewers were allowed inside the arena. Family motorcade leaves for arenaPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 1:23 PM C.A. REID SR. MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME -- James Brown's kin departed the funeral home on Laney-Walker Boulevard Extension at 12:30 p.m. to travel to the 1 p.m. "homegoing celebration" at James Brown Arena. Sharpton, Jackson arrive; local TV begins live coveragePosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 1:09 PM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- The Rev. Al Sharpton, James Brown's long-time friend, has arrived at the civic center, along with the Rev. Jesse Jackson for Mr. Brown's "homegoing service." "Cape man," impersonator bring cheersPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 12:55 PM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- The crowd went berserk when Danny Ray, the man who had the responsibility for James Brown's cape through the years, made a walk around the arena named after Soul Brother No. 1 this morning. Seating for 1 p.m. service is fullPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 12:49 PM OUTSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- Seating for the 1 p.m. "homegoing celebration" for James Brown is now full as of 11:45 a.m., but mourners can still view his body until 12:30 p.m. Mourners temporarily shut outPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 12:39 PM At 11:34 a.m., officials temporarily halted the lines of people coming into the arena for James Brown's funeral service while they assess the number of people inside the civic center. Brown to be buried at Beech IslandPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 12:30 PM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- James Brown will be buried on his property in Beech Island, S.C., officials said this morning. Traffic, parking going smoothly downtownPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 12:23 PM Despite the thousands of mourners converging on the James Brown Arena, traffic appeared to be no busier than a usual Saturday in downtown Augusta, according to Richmond County sheriff's Deputy Rachel Hardin, who was stationed on Broad Street to monitor the memorial statue across from Augusta Commons. Comedian pays respects to GodfatherPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 12:01 PM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- At least one celebrity has filed through the doors of the James Brown Arena this morning for the Godfather of Soul's "homegoing celebration." Fans continue to stream into arenaPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 11:55 AM IN LINE ON SEVENTH STREET -- Vincent Lombardi edged closer to the front door of the James Brown Arena, after driving up to Augusta the day before from Coconut Grove, Fla. Attendees describe "celebration"Posted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 11:16 AM OUTSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- Dressed in a cream-white linen suit and black silk shirt, Jasper Green was one of among thousands waiting Saturday outside the James Brown Arena for a chance to glimpse the venue's namesake. Vendors selling funeral T-shirtsPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 11:08 AM James Brown funeral T-shirts were being sold to the line of mourners outside the James Brown Arena at $10 a piece. Line trickling through arena to view bodyPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 11:03 AM The growing line of mourners of all ages – but mostly baby boomers– slowly moved past the gold casket in the James Brown Arena. The line stretched from the floor of the arena around the corner of Seventh and Telfair streets and was holding steady in the 800 block of Telfair Street. Parking update: lots fullPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 10:27 AM The Seventh Street parking lot across the street from James Brown Arena has filled up for this morning's public memorial for James Brown, and other spaces are quickly being taken. Viewing starts; concessions to be soldPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 9:36 AM INSIDE JAMES BROWN ARENA -- Viewing has begun for the body of James Brown -- dressed in a black suit with rhinestones and a red shirt. Seating for funeral begins as rain fallsPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 9:17 AM AT JAMES BROWN ARENA -- Officials are now letting people wishing to attend the "homegoing celebration" for James Brown inside the civic center named after him as the weather turned damp. If you come downtown: things you need to knowPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 8:03 AM If you're coming to the public viewing and/or funeral service for James Brown today, there are some important things you need to know, including parking information, logistics on getting inside the James Brown Arena and weather. Line forms for Brown funeralPosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 30, 2006 - 7:12 AM SEVENTH STREET -- A line of fans and mourners has already formed along Seventh Street near James Brown Arena in advance of today's public viewing and funeral for the Godfather of Soul. Live coverage of Saturday's servicePosted by Chronicle Newsroom on December 29, 2006 - 7:22 PM The Chronicle will have live Web coverage of James Brown's funeral in Augusta, via updates on this blog and streaming video on AugustaChronicle.com. |
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