Lifestyles

‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25

A special screening of “The Phantom of the Opera” will be Sept. 25 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, with Marietta-based organist Ron Carter returning for his 22nd year.

Blind Willie McTell Music Festival returns for 31st year on Sept. 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Blind Willie McTell Music Festival returns for 31st year on Sept. 6

The 31st Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival will be in Thomson Sept. 6.

Elvis, comic books, puppets headline The Arts at the Etherredge Center season

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Elvis, comic books, puppets headline The Arts at the Etherredge Center season

The Arts at the Etherredge Center features two series each year: The Cultural Series, which presents national and international touring performers, and The Carolina Series, which showcases South Carolina artists.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the heartfelt moments in “Lilo and Stitch.”

Art exhibit benefits Georgia Cancer Center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Art exhibit benefits Georgia Cancer Center

The artwork of Cyndy Epps is featured in the seventh Local Artists for Cancer Exhibit at the Georgia Cancer Center.

Aug. 11 deadline for Aiken Community Theatre Starlight Gala

By Staff Report · 08 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Aug. 11 deadline for Aiken Community Theatre Starlight Gala

The deadline for tickets to the Aiken Community Theatre’s Starlight Gala, is 4 p.m. Aug. 11.

Happy2Help benefits in fight against cancer

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Happy2Help benefits in fight against cancer

Happy2Help will be released Aug. 23.

Deadline extended for Southern artists to apply for 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art

By Staff Report · 04 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Deadline extended for Southern artists to apply for 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art

The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston has extended the deadline to Sept. 7 for artists to submit for the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art.

Augusta’s past comes to life at Night at Museum event

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta’s past comes to life at Night at Museum event

A president, a female golfer, a war hero turned pro baseball player and a groundbreaking psychiatrist/New York Times’ bestselling author. They are all part of the fabric of Augusta’s history and are among the people visitors will meet after hours Aug. 14 at the 12th Annual Night at the Museum.

Edgefield American Revolution monument dedicated Aug. 2

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

A new monument for the American Revolution was dedicated Saturday at the Edgefield Courthouse Square in Edgefield.

‘Forever Plaid’ blends harmonies of 1950s and 1960s

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Forever Plaid’ blends harmonies of 1950s and 1960s

If you love the music of the late 1950s and early 1960s, check out “Forever Plaid” Aug. 1-3 at the North Augusta Community Center.

ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

A few arts events over the next couple of weeks.

Actor with Augusta ties appears in newest Tyler Perry series

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2025 · 1

M.V. Oliphant, a T.W. Josey High School alumnus, has worked on several Tyler Perry projects.

Eggs Up Grill owner already eyeing second location

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jul 2025 · 1

Eggs Up Grill has only been open for a month, but its owner is already looking toward Grovetown for expansion.