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Summerville Porchfest opens neighborhood up to afternoon of live music

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Apr 2024 · 1

Porches will be filled with music in the Summerville neighborhood Sunday for the inaugural Summerville Porchfest.

Twin Gables part of Sacred Heart Garden Tour April 26-27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Twin Gables part of Sacred Heart Garden Tour April 26-27

Twin Gables is one of the locations featured on this year’s Sacred Heart Garden Tour.

Teacher at home on stage with students in ‘School of Rock’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Apr 2024 · 4

Jamie McAteer is in his element working with kids in a play. The Augusta Preparatory Day School theater teacher plays Dewey Finn in the Augusta Players’ production of “School of Rock” May 3-5 at the Imperial Theatre.

Inspire Studios to perform ‘Shrek the Musical JR’

By Staff Report · 22 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Inspire Studios to perform ‘Shrek the Musical JR’

Inspire Studios will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Kroc Center.

Curryton Magnolia highlight of upcoming historical society meeting

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Curryton Magnolia highlight of upcoming historical society meeting

The Curryton Magnolia will be a highlight of the April 28 Edgefield County Historical Society meeting.

In pictures: Mural project opening day April 20

By Mike Adams · 20 Apr 2024 · 1

Scenes from Saturday’s opening day of Freedom Pedestrian Bridge Mural Project that will culminate with a festival April 27.

Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’

Musical Theatre Workshops has three productions coming up starting with “Hello! My Baby” on April 26-27. The following weekend sees “Junie B. Jones” and “A Year with Frog and Toad Kids.”

Security Federal Bank receives prestigious historic preservation award

By Staff Report · 20 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Security Federal Bank receives prestigious historic preservation award

Security Federal Bank received the Marguerite Williams Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation at the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s 47th annual Preservation Award ceremony on April 20.

Harper Lee classic winds down Broadway Columbia County season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Harper Lee classic winds down Broadway Columbia County season

Jacqueline Williams, an award-winning actress, who portrays Calpurnia in the touring production of “To Kill A Mockingbird” believes the book’s message is important for contemporary audiences.

Dance, acrobatics tell story of ‘The Thorn’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Dance, acrobatics tell story of ‘The Thorn’

“The Thorn” takes a unique approach to retelling the story of Jesus through dance, aerial acts and martial arts. Its creator said “The Thorn” is not a church service but a performing arts’ event. It will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center April 22-23.

Outdoor concerts abound in area beginning April 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Outdoor concerts abound in area beginning April 15

Outdoor concerts are a mainstay of the late spring and early summer with series in Augusta,, North Augusta and Aiken.

Laurel Canyon favorites benefit the Junior League on April 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Laurel Canyon favorites benefit the Junior League on April 27

Songs from the catalogs of artists such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Carole King and Joni Mitchell are part of a night to benefit the Junior League of Augusta.

Gritty love story at heart of ‘Nothing But the Bones’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Gritty love story at heart of ‘Nothing But the Bones’

A “full-on rock star” launch of Brian Panowich’s “Nothing But the Bones” is scheduled for April 16 at the Book Tavern.

In pictures: Aiken Art Walk

By Mike Adams · 09 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Aiken Art Walk

Scenes from the April 9 Downtown Aiken Art Walk.