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In pictures: The bicentennial observance of Lafayette’s Augusta visit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: The bicentennial observance of Lafayette’s Augusta visit

Scenes from some of Sunday’s events to commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to Augusta.

Events to commemorate Lafayette’s 1825 visit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Events to commemorate Lafayette’s 1825 visit

Events on March 23-24 will commemorate the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s friendship tour.

Westobou party will turn the gallery blue

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Westobou party will turn the gallery blue

On March 27, the Westobou gallery will host its inaugural Westohue party, and it’s all about the  blue.

Local music students join Dallas Brass March 25 at USC Aiken

By Staff Report · 18 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Local music students join Dallas Brass March 25 at USC Aiken

The Dallas Brass will be featured as part of the University of South Carolina Aiken’s Cultural Series on March 25.

Westminster Schools brings ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’ to stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Westminster Schools brings ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’ to stage

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” will be at 7 p.m.  March 21 and 3 and 7 p.m. March 22 at The Kroc Center of Augusta.

‘Driving Miss Daisy’ wheels into Edgefield for two weekends

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ wheels into Edgefield for two weekends

“Driving Miss Daisy” will be staged by the Main Street Players March 21-23 and March 28-30 at Edgefield’s Discovery Center.

Historic west Augusta house finds new address

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2025 · 4

Family members saved the Skinner-Warren-West-Gardner House at 3202 Washington Road from the wrecking ball by moving it to West Road earlier this month.

Lobster rolls into Augusta area March 12

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Lobster rolls into Augusta area March 12

A Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be at Lowe’s Home Improvement, 224 Bobby Jones Expressway, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

‘Unavailable’ heads to Imperial Theatre

By Staff Report · 11 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Unavailable’ heads to Imperial Theatre

“Unavailable” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Imperial Theatre.

‘Wishtree’ highlights sense of community

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Wishtree’ highlights sense of community

“Wishtree” will be performed at 7 p.m. March 13-15 and at 3 p.m. March 16 at AU’s Maxwell Theatre. 

Morris gala highlights art of Jonathan Green

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Morris gala highlights art of Jonathan Green

The Morris Museum of Art has the largest collection of Jonathan Green’s artwork, and it is on display through Aug. 31.

Ribbon cutting held for new mural

By Staff Report · 07 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Ribbon cutting held for new mural

A ribbon cutting for Augusta’s newest mural was Friday, March 7.

Pop! To the Culture: My tale is as old as time

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Mar 2025 · 6

In his column, Ron Baxley Jr. reminisces about growing up in Barnwell and the impact of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The film will be shown as part of the Movies at the Miller on March 16.

March 7 watch party planned for Augustan in ‘Beyond the Gates’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on March 7 watch party planned for Augustan in ‘Beyond the Gates’

If you haven’t seen “Beyond the Gates” yet, or you already hate Hayley, join others for a watch party March 7 at the Henry Brigham Community Center. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for the 1 p.m. viewing.