Arts and Entertainment

Column: Thanks for the memories, James Brown Arena

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Dec 2024 · 0

As demolition continues on the James Brown Arena, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett reflects on her memories of the arena. What are yours?

In pictures: Demolition of James Brown Arena is gettin’ down to it

By Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman · 14 Dec 2024 · 0

The James Brown Arena demolition is underway. Artist Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman took a few photos from the scene on Dec. 13. Waylon Jennings played the first concert there on Dec. 14, 1979.

Air date set for new CBS soap starring Augusta native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Nov 2024 · 0

Augusta native Maurice Johnson will appear in a new soap on CBS.

Augusta’s city arts grants benefit 15 arts non-profits

By Staff Report · 09 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta’s city arts grants benefit 15 arts non-profits

Fifteen Augusta arts groups received city arts grants on Nov. 5

Augusta native lands role on ‘groundbreaking’ CBS soap

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta native lands role on ‘groundbreaking’ CBS soap

Augusta native Maurice Johnson has a lead role in the new CBS soap called “Beyond the Gates.”

Win tickets to Kansas by signing up for Augusta Good News newsletter

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Nov 2024 · 1

Win two tickets to see Kansas in concert.

In pictures: Arts in the Heart of Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts in the Heart of Augusta

Scenes from Friday and Saturday at Arts in the Heart of Augusta.

Spoken word artist uses genre to inspire

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2024 · 1

Tamell “Big” Bailey is a multi-genre artist.

Arts council names new director

By Staff Report · 16 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Arts council names new director

Denise Tucker is the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s new executive director.

Nurse Blake brings Shock Advised Tour to Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Nurse Blake brings Shock Advised Tour to Augusta

Nurse Blake brings his Shock Advised Tour to the Miller Theater. The event has been rescheduled for Dec. 7.

Arts council director reflects on 27-year career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Sep 2024 · 2

Brenda Durant plans to retire in October after 27 years as executive director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council.

Barry Bostwick ‘blessed’ for career-defining role

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Barry Bostwick ‘blessed’ for career-defining role

Barry Bostwick talks about Brad Majors and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” ahead of his Oct. 1 appearance at the Miller Theater.

Patterned after Augusta art school, JNSA2 opens in Atlanta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Patterned after Augusta art school, JNSA2 opens in Atlanta

JNSA2, an affiliate of Augusta’s Jessye Norman School of the Arts, started programming on July 8.

Arts in the Heart announces venue change

By Staff Report · 15 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart announces venue change

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival will be held on Broad Street and the Augusta Common after all.