Lifestyles

Pexcho’s celebrates two-headed T. rex with weekend of events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Pexcho’s celebrates two-headed T. rex with weekend of events

Pexcho’s American Dime Museum has two days filled with events surrounding the launch of a new exhibit.

‘Epic’ production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to open Players’ 80th season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Epic’ production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to open Players’ 80th season

The Augusta Players recently announced the line-up on the 80th season.

Movie shot in Augusta on brink of pandemic gets theatrical release

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Movie shot in Augusta on brink of pandemic gets theatrical release

A recently released film was shot in Augusta in early 2020.

‘Dreamgirls’ heads to Imperial Theatre stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Dreamgirls’ heads to Imperial Theatre stage

“Dreamgirls” marks the Augusta Players’ directorial debut of high school drama teacher.

The fabric of James Brown’s hometown is woven into A&E docu-series

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on The fabric of James Brown’s hometown is woven into A&E docu-series

Award-winning filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper spent a lot of time in Augusta while making her docu-series on James Brown.

Celtic Rock sensation heads to Aiken just ahead of St. Paddy’s Day

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Celtic Rock sensation heads to Aiken just ahead of St. Paddy’s Day

The award-winning Derina Harvey Band will perform in Aiken March 14-15.

Singer is ‘Raisin’ Me a Country Girl’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Singer is ‘Raisin’ Me a Country Girl’

RaeLynn will be in concert Feb. 23 at the Miller Theater.

In pictures: New Augusta University mural goes up downtown

By Mike Adams · 10 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: New Augusta University mural goes up downtown

Augusta University students, faculty and staff started work on a mural in downtown Augusta over the weekend.

Chef offers specialized meal choices

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Chef offers specialized meal choices

Jenn Kraus offers food options for specialized diets.

Naked Epicurean: Celebrate the love of friends with Galentine’s Day

By Ann Beth Strelec · 08 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: Celebrate the love of friends with Galentine’s Day

Naked Epicurean offers up some fun ideas for a Galentine’s gathering.

Farm Bureau art contest seeks entries

By Staff Report · 07 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Farm Bureau art contest seeks entries

The Georgia Farm Bureau is looking for student artists for its annual Middle School Bookmark and High School Art Contests.

Tribute artist honestly loves the music of Olivia Newton-John

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Tribute artist honestly loves the music of Olivia Newton-John

Annie Aiello has been a fan of the music of Olivia Newton-John since she was 7, She will present Always Olivia Feb. 23-24.

Construction on Via Cognitive Health center nears completion

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Construction on Via Cognitive Health center nears completion

Construction on Via Cognitive Health’s new center should be completed in March, and programs should begin in spring or early summer.

‘Ghost’ sprints into Kroc Center Feb. 9-10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Ghost’ sprints into Kroc Center Feb. 9-10

The Augusta Junior Players will bring “Ghost” to the Kroc Center Feb. 9-10.