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‘Art of the Rings’ features Tolkien-inspired art and Middle Earth-themed reception

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Art of the Rings’ features Tolkien-inspired art and Middle Earth-themed reception

A J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired art show is at Le Chat Noir. A reception is scheduled for Friday.

Downtown Loft + Living Tour returns July 18-19 with new look

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Downtown Loft + Living Tour returns July 18-19 with new look

Historic Augusta’s Downtown Loft + Living Tour will be July 18-19.

ArtScape: Award-winning wordsmiths and new book releases for July 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Award-winning wordsmiths and new book releases for July 2025

This ArtScape column focuses on Porter Fleming winners, a Georgia Author of the Year finalists plus new releases by mother-son duo, Shonta Bradley, and her son, Caleb, as well as Augusta Good News columnist Ron Baxley Jr.

Pop! To the Culture: The Center for Puppetry Arts is pot of gold at the end of ‘Rainbow Connection’

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: The Center for Puppetry Arts is pot of gold at the end of ‘Rainbow Connection’

Ron Baxley Jr. describes the GenX wonder of visiting Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts.

Comedy hits Aiken Community Theatre stage beginning July 11

By Staff Report · 05 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Comedy hits Aiken Community Theatre stage beginning July 11

The Aiken Community Theatre closes its 2024-2025 season with John Patrick’s “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” a comedy of errors set in rural New England.

In pictures: Independence Day 2025 at signer’s historic home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Independence Day 2025 at signer’s historic home

Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence hosted a July 4 celebration.

American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2

By Staff Report · 02 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2

A dedication ceremony for Edgefield’s new monument for the American Revolution will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Edgefield Court House Square.

History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025

Here are a few of the events marking Independence Day 2025.

Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot

Bots on Broad will feature miniature robot sculptures.

Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

Nick Lovett of Martinez is a recipient of the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) 2025 Future Farmers Program award. She’s spending several weeks at Kingdom Gardens Farm, an organic practicing Christian co-op located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

Fans who are missing their daily dose of Maurice Johnson since his departure from “Beyond the Gates” can find him in a new dramedy called “Operation: Aunties” premiering on AMC’s streaming network ALLBLK July 11.

ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

A few of the arts happening in Augusta beginning June 27.

Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

“Jaws” marks 50 years this summer. A few free screenings are taking place in July.

Comedian’s ‘Growth Spurt’ Tour stops in Columbia County July 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Comedian’s ‘Growth Spurt’ Tour stops in Columbia County July 10

Brad Williams will bring his Growth Spurt Tour to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center on July 10.