Lifestyles

The 2025-2026 Broadway in Columbia County season announced

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 May 2025 · 0

The 2025-2026 Broadway in Columbia County features six plays in its season that opens Oct. 28 with “The Addams Family” and ends with three nights of the smash-Broadway hit “Six” in June 2026.

ArtScape: Swider honored, art receptions planned for new exhibits

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 May 2025 · 0

This ArtScape column highlights an artist award and receptions planned for Sacred Heart Cultural Center and the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Steel Magnolias’ bring reminders of home

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 May 2025 · 0

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. recalls his upbringing with a Southern beautician mom ahead of the Miller Theater’s May 18 showing of “Steel Magnolias.”

Historical marker dedicated to Morehouse College co-founder

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2025 · 0

A historical marker Rev. William Jefferson White was unveiled May 8.

‘Anastasia’ brings 80th season home for Augusta Players

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2025 · 0

The Augusta Players will present “Anastasia” May 9-11 at the Imperial Theatre.

Augustans celebrate historic preservation efforts at Cotton Ball

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 May 2025 · 0

Historic Augusta held its annual Cotton Ball May 1.

Sculpture trail ribbon cutting will be May 2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2025 · 0

A ribbon cutting ceremony for 10 new sculptures in downtown Augusta is scheduled for Friday, May 2.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ album to get 20th anniversary rerelease May 2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2025 · 1

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ “Naturally” will be rereleased May 2 for its 20th anniversary.

USC Aiken Etherredge Center season reveal party set for May 9

By Staff Report · 30 Apr 2025 · 0

The University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center will host its 2025-2026 season reveal party on Friday, May 9.

Augusta area projects receive 2025 state historic preservation awards

By Staff Report · 28 Apr 2025 · 0

Four Augusta area projects were among the 23 that the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation recognized for the best of preservation in Georgia during its 48th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Brunswick, Ga.

J.A.M.P. carries on James Brown’s legacy with Apollo Theater performance

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2025 · 0

 Sixty-three years after James Brown recorded his first “Live at the Apollo” album, Augusta area youth will carry his legacy back to that revered stage as part of the May 14 Amateur Night at the Apollo.

Grammy-nominated guitarist to perform with Aiken Symphony May 10

By Staff Report · 27 Apr 2025 · 0

The Aiken Symphony celebrates the finale of its 10th anniversary season with acclaimed classical guitarist and three-time Grammy nominee Mak Grgić.

Pop! To the Culture: Wayne’s World!

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 23 Apr 2025 · 0

“Wayne’s World” introduced Ron Baxley Jr. to the music of Queen and a lot of new expressions. The flick will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Miller Theater.

Colton dancers ‘Float’ onto Imperial stage April 26

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Apr 2025 · 0

At 7 p.m. Saturday, Colton Ballet Company will present “Float” at the Imperial Theatre.