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Author: Francie Klopotic

Columnist Francie Klopotic can be found about the town attending concerts, arts exhibitions and almost any event highlighting Augusta's cultural offerings.
Columns Music

About Town with Francie: The Brownstown Gritty and SoulTown Horns

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023Francie KlopoticComments Off on About Town with Francie: The Brownstown Gritty and SoulTown Horns

Columnist Francie Klopotic took in a concert with the Brownstown Gritty and SoulTown Horns April 24.

Arts and Entertainment Columns

About Town with Francie – Breaking the Barriers

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023Francie KlopoticComments Off on About Town with Francie – Breaking the Barriers

Columnist Francie Klopotic attended a March 25 art exhibition reception.

Arts and Entertainment Columns

About Town With Francie – WetPaint Party and Sale

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023Francie KlopoticComments Off on About Town With Francie – WetPaint Party and Sale

Columnist Francie Klopotic attended the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s WetPaint party.

Arts and Entertainment Columns

About Town With Francie: Emerging Artists Exhibition

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023Francie KlopoticComments Off on About Town With Francie: Emerging Artists Exhibition

Columnist Francie Klopotic attended the Feb. 25 reception for the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History’s Emerging Artists’ Exhibition

Columns Music

About Town With Francie – Dave Mercer 

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023Francie KlopoticComments Off on About Town With Francie – Dave Mercer 

Columnist Francie Klopotic highlights a recent night at the Evans’ Mellow Mushroom listening to the music of Dave “Muz” Mercer.

Business Columns

About Town with Francie: Coffee shops brew holiday blends

December 17, 2022December 17, 2022Francie KlopoticComments Off on About Town with Francie: Coffee shops brew holiday blends

Columnist Francie Klopotic and her husband Dean found some hot beverages with a holiday twist.

Arts and Entertainment Columns Lifestyles

About Town with Francie: Aort Reed spreads good art VIBEs

December 14, 2022December 17, 2022Francie KlopoticComment(1)

Aort Reed’s monthlong exhibition wowed columnist Francie Klopotic.

Business Columns Lifestyles

About Town With Francie: Small Business Saturday Crawl was more than shopping

November 27, 2022December 14, 2022Francie KlopoticComments Off on About Town With Francie: Small Business Saturday Crawl was more than shopping

Columnist Francie Klopotic presents a first-person view of her shopping experience among downtown Augusta’s merchants.

Columns Lifestyles

About Town With Francie: Gingerbread village kicks off holidays

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022Francie KlopoticComments Off on About Town With Francie: Gingerbread village kicks off holidays

The Augusta Museum of History’s Gingerbread Village will be on display through Sunday, Nov. 27.

Arts and Entertainment Lifestyles

About Town With Francie: Augusta University’s cinema series

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022Francie KlopoticComments Off on About Town With Francie: Augusta University’s cinema series

Columnist Francie Klopotic highlights arts-related happenings around Augusta. This week she took in Augusta University’s cinema series.

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People

Books People

‘Dracula’ author has family connection in Aiken

September 15, 2023September 9, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

Vampires live in Dacre Stoker’s family tree.

Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

billy s shares art and music from the heart

August 10, 2023August 11, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on billy s shares art and music from the heart

Comics and film collide in Aiken native’s world

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Comics and film collide in Aiken native’s world

Community headlines

Community

Miracle Mile Walk scheduled for Oct. 21

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Staff ReportComment(0)

The Miracle Mile Walk fundraiser for breast cancer patients is scheduled for Oct. 21.

Spa day pampers women who’ve had gynecological cancers

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

American Red Cross recognizes heroes

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023Staff ReportComment(0)

October concert to raise money for Jessye Norman School of the Arts

September 25, 2023September 26, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

Business

Business Education

Goodwill conference highlights work of local organization

September 26, 2023September 27, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

More than 300 Goodwill professionals are in Augusta Sept. 25-27 for a conference.

Film producer announces plans to build studio in Augusta

September 21, 2023September 22, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

Event shows off Electric Lounge

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Event shows off Electric Lounge

Sisters propel two downtown businesses

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Sisters propel two downtown businesses

Sports

Sports

In pictures: Ironman 70.3 Augusta

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023Mike AdamsComment(0)

A look at this year’s Ironman 70.3.

Knights score 22 unanswered points in second half to defeat Warriors

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023Christopher RickersonComment(0)

In pictures: North Augusta defeats Strom Thurmond

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023Mike AdamsComment(0)

Bulldogs bite Irish in clash of offenses

September 16, 2023September 22, 2023Christopher RickersonComment(0)

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Columnists

Columns Food

Naked Epicurean: Tantalizing tailgating

September 8, 2023September 2, 2023Ann Beth StrelecComment(0)

Naked Epicurean offers up her suggestions for a tailgating party to remember.

ArtScape: Porkchop plays, Francie dreams, artists create literary and abstract designs

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on ArtScape: Porkchop plays, Francie dreams, artists create literary and abstract designs

Column: A film with heart, ‘The Hill’ screened at Miller Aug. 23

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Column: A film with heart, ‘The Hill’ screened at Miller Aug. 23

Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

Column: Aquinas groundbreaking set for Aug. 18

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023Christopher RickersonComments Off on Column: Aquinas groundbreaking set for Aug. 18

Food and beverage

Columns Food

Naked Epicurean: Tantalizing tailgating

September 8, 2023September 2, 2023Ann Beth StrelecComment(0)

Naked Epicurean offers up her suggestions for a tailgating party to remember.

Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComments Off on Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023Ron Baxley Jr.Comments Off on Food column: Helms College students serve up pizza with a multi-national flair

Stuckey’s CEO infuses confections with Southern hospitality at Wrens plant

July 25, 2023August 6, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(1)

Naked Epicurean: Poolside sipping

July 21, 2023August 6, 2023Ann Beth StrelecComments Off on Naked Epicurean: Poolside sipping

Education

Education

Laney science teacher named Richmond County’s teacher of the year

September 28, 2023September 29, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

Terri Green is the Richmond County Teacher of the Year.

Goodwill conference highlights work of local organization

September 26, 2023September 27, 2023Charmain Z. BrackettComment(0)

Displaced Art Institute students offered space at Helms College

September 24, 2023September 25, 2023Special To Augusta Good NewsComment(0)

Augusta Tech announces ‘Den of Distinction’ inductees

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Staff ReportComment(0)
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