Lifestyles

Column: What Did You Expect to See?

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 Feb 2026 · 0

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on the monks’ Walk for Peace and seeing them on Jan. 7 as they passed through Edgefield County.

Filmed in Augusta, ‘The Observance’ prepares for Valentine weekend opening

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Feb 2026 · 0

Cast and crew of “The Observance” attended a Feb. 9 screening. The movie opens nationwide Friday.

Chesnutt to bring fan favorites to Miller Feb. 13

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Feb 2026 · 0

Mark Chesnuttt, who was named among Billboard’s Ten Most-Played Radio Artists of the 1990s, will be at the Miller on Friday.

Aiken teens bring story of Anne Frank to stage

By Staff Report · 06 Feb 2026 · 0

The Aiken Community Theatre Youth Wing will bring “The Diary of Anne Frank” to the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 13-15 and 20-21.

Celebrate a century of Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ at the Miller Feb. 7

By Staff Report · 05 Feb 2026 · 0

Celebrate the centennial of the first performance of Puccini’s opera “Turandot” as a rendition with an international flair comes to the Miller Theater Feb. 7.

Column: Keeping pets and livestock warm and safe during harsh winter weather

By Nick Lovett · 05 Feb 2026 · 0

Winter weather means taking extra care for pets and livestock.

Pop! To the Culture: Déjà Vu groundhog style at the Miller

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 04 Feb 2026 · 0

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the next offering in the Movies at the Miller series – “Groundhog Day”.

38 Special continues to rock into the night after 50 years

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Feb 2026 · 0

38 Special will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center Feb. 12.

Column: National Seed Swap Day set for Jan. 31

By Nick Lovett · 31 Jan 2026 · 0

National Seed Swap Day is observed on the last Saturday in January each year.

Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre to merge

By Staff Report · 30 Jan 2026 · 0

The Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre are planning a merger.

‘The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring’ opens Feb. 6 at CANDL Fine Art

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on ‘The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring’ opens Feb. 6 at CANDL Fine Art

“The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring,” a new exhibition of paintings and drawings by the North Carolina–based artist Bob Ray opens with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.

‘Dear Martin’ author to visit Augusta Jan. 29

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Dear Martin’ author to visit Augusta Jan. 29

New York Times’ bestselling author Nic Stone will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 as part of the League of Women Voters of the CSRA’s ongoing Banned Book Club series.

Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 24 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch

Despite the impending arrival of Winter Storm Fern and the dipping temperatures, a Jan. 24 event at the Westobou Gallery on 1129 Broad St. had record numbers.

Chocolate and wine festival scheduled for Feb. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Chocolate and wine festival scheduled for Feb. 7

The Third Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival is scheduled for Feb.  7 at The Market Pavilion.