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‘Superpower City’ offers campy superhero fun

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2026 · 0

“Superpower City” comes to Pexcho’s American Dime Museum, 216 Sixth St. May 29-30

In pictures: North Augusta Third Thursday features art, music and shopping

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2026 · 0

Third Thursday in North Augusta featured art, music and shopping.

Augusta Amusements finds new venue for concerts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 May 2026 · 0

Augusta Amusements is moving to the Kroc Center.

In pictures: Aiken County Dog Club Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16

By Mike Adams · 16 May 2026 · 1

Dogs competed in the Aiken County Dog Club’s Second AKC Sanctioned A Match on May 16.

Augusta Choral Society closes out season with benefit for Child Enrichment May 17

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 May 2026 · 0

“Bridges: 250 Years of Choral Music ~ Singing the American Promise” is the theme of the Augusta Choral Society’s free performance will begin at 3 p.m. at at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 736 Greene St. Donations will benefit Child Enrichment, Inc.

Column: Moonlight music cruise features wonderful performers and unforgettable sunsets

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 May 2026 · 0

In its 21st year, the Augusta Canal’s Moonlight Music Cruise brings a variety of performers in a one-of-a-kind setting.

Inaugural Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival May 15-16

By Staff Report · 11 May 2026 · 0

The inaugural Augusta Music & Songwriter Festival takes place May 15–16 in the heart of downtown Augusta at the Augusta Common.

Augusta premiere of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ fulfills actor’s dream

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 May 2026 · 0

“Dear Evan Hansen” will be staged at Le Chat Noir beginning May 15.

Students will head ‘Into the Woods’ on May 13

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 May 2026 · 0

Follow students from the Jessye Norman School of the Arts “Into The Woods” on May 13 at the Augusta University Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

‘Seussical Jr.’ features a mix of fun characters from the world of Dr. Seuss

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2026 · 0

The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and Lazy Mayzie are some of the magical Dr. Seuss characters who the audience will meet in Musical Theatre Workshops production of “Seussical  Jr.” May 15-17.

‘Fame’ comes to Aiken stage beginning May 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2026 · 0

“Fame” will be performed for two weekends beginning May 15 at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts in Aiken.

In pictures: A ‘Funky Good Time’ honored James Brown and Sharon Jones May 2

By Mike Adams · 02 May 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: A ‘Funky Good Time’ honored James Brown and Sharon Jones May 2

Guests had a funky good time at a birthday bash honoring the Godfather of Soul and the Queen of Funk on May 2 at the Augusta Museum of History.

‘Mary Poppins’ flies to the stage May 1-3

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Mary Poppins’ flies to the stage May 1-3

Musical Theatre Workshops will bring “Mary Poppins” to the Grovetown High School stage May 1-3.

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ pays bittersweet tribute to late executive director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ pays bittersweet tribute to late executive director

The musical comedy “Once Upon a Mattress” will be performed Mother’s Day weekend.