Arts and Entertainment

Two-night A&E documentary highlighting life of James Brown to air in February

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Two-night A&E documentary highlighting life of James Brown to air in February

The daughter of the Godfather of Soul is excited about a two-night documentary, “James Brown: Say it Loud,” set to air on A&E in February.

Audiences flock to shows at Columbia County Performing Arts Center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Audiences flock to shows at Columbia County Performing Arts Center

The Columbia County Performing Arts Center drew more than 20,000 visitors in the last two months of 2023.

Broad Street Beat: Song commemorates the friendship of Don Rhodes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Broad Street Beat: Song commemorates the friendship of Don Rhodes

In this column, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett shares a new song written by Jamie Jones using emails from the late Don Rhodes.

Arts organizations represent multi-million dollar industry in Augusta

By Dustin Turner · 09 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Arts organizations represent multi-million dollar industry in Augusta

The annual Arts Day luncheon was Thursday, Nov. 9 at Sacred Heart.

Spooky season parties scheduled for those over 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Spooky season parties scheduled for those over 21

Westobou, the Miller Theater and Le Chat Noir all have spooky season events scheduled for the over-21 crowd this weekend.

A theatrical podcast makes its stage debut Oct. 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on A theatrical podcast makes its stage debut Oct. 21

Gather by the Ghost Light is a podcast created by Jonathan Cook. An episode will be performed before a live audience Oct. 21.

The magic of Disney on Ice arrived Oct. 13 and two more days of shows remain

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on The magic of Disney on Ice arrived Oct. 13 and two more days of shows remain

Disney on Ice glided into the James Brown Arena for the first of several shows. Additional performances are Oct. 14 and 15.

‘Find Your Hero’ with Disney on Ice Oct. 13-15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Find Your Hero’ with Disney on Ice Oct. 13-15

Disney on Ice skates into town Oct. 13-15.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta brings crowds downtown

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta brings crowds downtown

Arts in the Heart of Augusta drew thousands of people downtown Sept. 16. The festival continues Sept. 17.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns Sept. 15-17

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns Sept. 15-17

Live performances, arts vendors and international food are all part of Arts in the Heart of Augusta.

Augustan carries on legacy of the King

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 05 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Augustan carries on legacy of the King

Liam Hewitt an Elvis tribute artist, will open Sept. 8 for Cote Deonath, a world champion Elvis, at the Miller Theater.

Comedian stays true to himself on stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Comedian stays true to himself on stage

Comedian Donnell Rawlings’ ultimate goal is “to be funny in the way he sees the world.”

Colton Ballet presents ‘Becoming’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Colton Ballet presents ‘Becoming’

Colton Ballet presents “Becoming” at the Imperial Theatre on April 28.

Renovate Ballet plans first international performances

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Renovate Ballet plans first international performances

Renovate Ballet will head to Guatemala April 21 for a 10-day tour.