Lifestyles

Tickets on sale for Augusta Symphony Gala

By Staff Report · 18 Oct 2026 · 0

Tony and Grammy Award-nominated actress and singer Megan Hilty will be the guest artist for the Augusta Symphony’s ninth annual gala on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, at the historic Miller Theater.

‘Swan Lake’ with a twist will be at the Miller Oct. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Oct 2026 · 0

The Grand Kyiv Ballet will bring a classic ballet with a modern twist to the Miller Theatre on Oct. 23.

Fear drives ‘The Crucible’ to Aiken stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Oct 2026 · 0

Arthur Miller’s tale of fear and suspicion and their consequences makes its way to the stage as the Aiken Community Theatre presents “The Crucible” for two weekends beginning Oct. 16.

Spirits will bring Augusta history to life Oct. 24-25

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Oct 2026 · 0

Walk with the Spirits will be Oct. 24-25 at Westover Memorial Park.

Charleston improv veteran to bring signature show to Augusta

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Oct 2026 · 0

Charleston improv veteran and Theatre 99 co-founder Greg Tavares brings a special night of long-form improvisation featuring performers from both Charleston and Augusta on Oct. 16.

Augusta Choral Society opens 76th season Oct. 17

By Staff Report · 06 Oct 2026 · 0

The Augusta Choral Society will open its season with works of J.S. Bach and Marianna Martines on Oct. 17.

New film highlights Augusta’s spooky side

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on New film highlights Augusta’s spooky side

“UNKNOWN GEORGIA: UFOs, Hatman, & Ghosts from Macon to Augusta” dropped to YouTube on Oct. 3.

Augusta Mini Theatre to honor longtime employee at Oct. 6 event

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre to honor longtime employee at Oct. 6 event

Earnestine Mosley Robinson will be featured at the Oct. 6 13th Annual Sunshine’s Roast and Toast to benefit the Augusta Mini Theatre.

Homegrown Augusta homesteading event Oct. 9-10

By Staff Report · 29 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Homegrown Augusta homesteading event Oct. 9-10

Augusta Locally Grown will host a two-day event of learning, community and networking Oct. 9-10.

Scott Thorp’s ‘Presence’ featured at CANDL Fine Art

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Scott Thorp’s ‘Presence’ featured at CANDL Fine Art

CANDL Fine Art opens PRESENCE, an exhibition of oil paintings by Scott Thorp, on Oct 2, 2026. There’s a reception that evening from 5 to 7 p.m.

Carole King’s music will flood the Imperial Theatre Oct. 2-4

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Carole King’s music will flood the Imperial Theatre Oct. 2-4

Come feel the earth move as the Augusta Players bring singer-songwriter Carole King’s music and life to the stage in their season opener “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Oct. 2-4 at the Imperial Theatre.

Barnwell’s second annual peanut boiloff held Sept. 26

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 26 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Barnwell’s second annual peanut boiloff held Sept. 26

Peanuts were the focus of a cooking event in Barnwell Satuready.

In pictures: Augusta Ballet Performance in the Park

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta Ballet Performance in the Park

Augusta Ballet performed Sept. 26 at the Columbia County Amphitheatre.

Sankofa Museum traveling exhibit coming to Aiken

By Staff Report · 24 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Sankofa Museum traveling exhibit coming to Aiken

As part of its Fourth Annual Unity Weekend Oct. 16-18, Umoja Village, in conjunction with the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will bring the nationally recognized traveling exhibit, The Sankofa Museum: America’s Story Through the Eyes of Its People, to the Center For African American History, Art, and Culture