Lifestyles

Aiken Symphony conductor receives Order of the Palmetto Award

By Staff Report · 23 Dec 2024 · 0

Scott Weiss, music director and conductor for the Aiken Symphony, recently received the 2024 Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award.

ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Dec 2024 · 0

Mark Albertin’s exhibition at CANDL Fine Art, Sacred Heart’s next show features four artists and Internationl Fish Art contest are included in the latest ArtScape column.

Creative Impressions to bring holiday sounds Dec. 21 with 2024 ‘Behold the Star’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Dec 2024 · 0

Behold the Star 2024 is set for Dec. 21.

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Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Dec 2024 · 0

A longest night service will be at St. Augustine of Canterbury at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

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.

Heron sculpture to find home at Phinizy Swamp

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Dec 2024 · 0

A pair of herons created by internationally known sculptor Przemyslaw Kordys is the latest piece of public art in Augusta.

Saxophone player provides impromptu concert during flight delay

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2024 · 1

Wayne Hoey never leaves home without his saxophone, and it was a good thing to have with him on Saturday.

Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Dec 2024 · 0

Crafts, food and holiday fun were part of the Byllesby Center’s Christmas Festival Saturday.

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Naked Epicurean: Jingle and mingle holiday party menu

By Ann Beth Strelec · 06 Dec 2024 · 0

Naked Epicurean offers up delectable recipes for your holiday party in this column.

Author of New York Times bestselling ‘Darth Vader’ series to be in Augusta Dec. 6-7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2024 · 0

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown will be at The Book Tavern Friday and the Augusta Headquarters Library on Saturday.

‘Annie’ heart-warming show at Christmas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2024 · 0

The Augusta Players will present “Annie” Dec. 13-15.

Christmas with a twist scheduled at historic home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Dec 2024 · 0

See Meadow Garden during a candlelight holiday tour Dec. 6-7.

Inspiring: Women of Augusta December 2024/January 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Dec 2024 · 0

Inside Inspiring: Women of Augusta Magazine