Outdoor concert series are in full swing
Hopelands Gardens, Maude Edenfield Park, Appleby Library, the Augusta Common and the Augusta Canal are locations for outdoor concert series.
Inspire Studios to present ‘Moana Jr.’ June 5-8
Actors from Inspire Studios will present ”Moana Jr.” June 5-8 at the Kroc Center.
St. John UMC and Historic Augusta receive historic preservation grants
Two historic downtown Augusta properties damaged by Hurricane Helene received grants from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.
Performer relates to characters in Augusta Junior Players’ show
The Augusta Junior Players will present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” June 13-14.
Arts council announces 2025 awardees
The Greater Augusta Arts Council celebrates 40 years of honoring arts excellence with the 2025 Augusta Annual Arts Awards Gala June 20.
Wycliffe Gordon and Friends will present the ‘Ballad for Lena Mae’ on May 28
Wycliffe Gordon and Friends will present a concert May 28 at Augusta University’s Maxwell Theatre to benefit the Georgia Cancer Center.
Beyond George Walton: Historian seeks information on the enslaved at Meadow Garden
Ransom Schwerzler has been delving into the history of not just George Walton, but on the enslaved who kept Meadow Garden operating.
‘Footloose’ heads to Aiken Community Theatre beginning May 16
“Footloose” opens for two weekends in Aiken starting May 16.
Four artists share Sacred Heart exhibition
A new exhibit opened at Sacred Heart Cultural Center May 13 featuring four artists – Rebecca Congleton, Kelley Igo, Jacki Mayo Van Dyke and Cameron Young.
The 2025-2026 Broadway in Columbia County season announced
The 2025-2026 Broadway in Columbia County features six plays in its season that opens Oct. 28 with “The Addams Family” and ends with three nights of the smash-Broadway hit “Six” in June 2026.
ArtScape: Swider honored, art receptions planned for new exhibits
This ArtScape column highlights an artist award and receptions planned for Sacred Heart Cultural Center and the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta.
Pop! To the Culture: ‘Steel Magnolias’ bring reminders of home
Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. recalls his upbringing with a Southern beautician mom ahead of the Miller Theater’s May 18 showing of “Steel Magnolias.”
Historical marker dedicated to Morehouse College co-founder
A historical marker Rev. William Jefferson White was unveiled May 8.
‘Anastasia’ brings 80th season home for Augusta Players
The Augusta Players will present “Anastasia” May 9-11 at the Imperial Theatre.
