Columns

Pop! To the Culture: I have the power… trip (and other musings from ‘Masters of the Universe’)

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 07 Jun 2026 · 0

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. saw the new “Masters of the Universe” movie Friday and shares his thoughts.

Pop! To the Culture: I Left My Tin Woodman Heart in Chittenango

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 03 Jun 2026 · 0

Ron Baxley Jr. left his Tin Woodman Heart in Chittenango, New York, the home of the annual Oz-Stravaganza Festival.

Column: Moonlight music cruise features wonderful performers and unforgettable sunsets

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 May 2026 · Comments Off on Column: Moonlight music cruise features wonderful performers and unforgettable sunsets

In its 21st year, the Augusta Canal’s Moonlight Music Cruise brings a variety of performers in a one-of-a-kind setting.

Where the roars don’t reach: Experiencing the 90th Masters from the inside

By Rodrigo Burgos Avila · 13 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Where the roars don’t reach: Experiencing the 90th Masters from the inside

Rodrigo Burgos Avila, the editor in chief of the Augusta University Bell Ringer, offers a different view of the 90th Masters.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘E.T.’ comes to the Miller on April 19

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 11 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘E.T.’ comes to the Miller on April 19

A free showing of the classic extraterrestrial film E.T. will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at the Miller Theater.

Faith column: A tale of two holy weeks

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 04 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Faith column: A tale of two holy weeks

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on Christianity’s Holy Week and golf’s holy week.

Column: Kayaking to Stallings Island to meet its star residents

By Nick Lovett · 02 Apr 2026 · 1

Join Nick Lovett for a journey to Stallings Island.

ArtScape: Art of Music and What Memory Wears

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Art of Music and What Memory Wears

Two art receptions are planned for Friday in downtown Augusta.

Column: ‘Are you Going to Narnia?’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Column: ‘Are you Going to Narnia?’

As the Augusta Ballet celebrates the 40th anniversary of going through the wardrobe to Narnia, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett reminisces on her 15 years as a dance mom and her kids’ involvement with the production.

ArtScape: It’s time for Wet Paint, Whiskey at Ware’s, Electric Saints

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on ArtScape: It’s time for Wet Paint, Whiskey at Ware’s, Electric Saints

Wet Paint, Whiskey At Ware’s and a solo exhibition by Francie Klopotic are a few of the art happenings scheduled for March 13-14.

Pop! To the Culture: A Trunchbull in every school

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: A Trunchbull in every school

Ron Baxley Jr. can relate to the characters in “Matilda” which will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Miller Theater.

Column: Connecting with the music and memories of Amy Grant

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Column: Connecting with the music and memories of Amy Grant

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett shares highlights from Amy Grant’s March 1 concert.

Pop! To the Culture: ABX owner Paul Rogers

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 26 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ABX owner Paul Rogers

Ron Baxley Jr. highlights Paul Rogers of ABX in his latest column.

Faith Column: What are you giving up for Lent?

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 17 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Faith Column: What are you giving up for Lent?

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18. The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor shares her thoughts on what she’s giving up this year.