Lifestyles

Filmed in Augusta,’The Observance’ nominated for four awards at upcoming film festival

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jun 2025 · 1

A horror flick shot in Augusta last spring is making its way into the horror film festival scene.

Allman Brothers’ bassist brings A Brother’s Revival to the Miller June 14

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Allman Brothers’ bassist brings A Brother’s Revival to the Miller June 14

A Brother’s Revival featuring the music of the Allman Brothers Band will be at the Miller Theater June 14.

Artist weaves love of texture and nature into beautiful canvas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Artist weaves love of texture and nature into beautiful canvas

Staci Swider has had a busy year with multiple art exhibits in the Southeast in the past 12 months.

Gardening: Planting the best tomato sandwich

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Gardening: Planting the best tomato sandwich

Summer means tomato sandwich season.

Sibling comedians to take center stage at Grantski’s June 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Sibling comedians to take center stage at Grantski’s June 5

Sibling comedians Wyatt Feegrado and Luke Abranches will bring their “Favorite Child” Tour to Grantski Records on Thursday, June 5.

‘The Odd Couple’ brings laughs to Edgefield stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on ‘The Odd Couple’ brings laughs to Edgefield stage

“The Odd Couple” will be 7:30 p.m. June 6-7, 12-13 and at 3 p.m. June 8 and 15 at The Discovery Center, 405 Main St., Edgefield.

Pop! To the Culture: Let’s go back – to the future

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 02 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: Let’s go back – to the future

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. recalls a film that inspired his real life pursuits. “Back to the Future” will be at the Miller Theater on June 8.

Damien Sneed plans June 5 listening party for latest release

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Damien Sneed plans June 5 listening party for latest release

A free listening party for Damien Sneed’s “Our Song, Our Story” will be at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5.

Outdoor concert series are in full swing

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 May 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 28 May 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 28 May 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 May 2025 · 1

The Augusta Junior Players will present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” June 13-14.

Arts council announces 2025 awardees

By Staff Report · 23 May 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2025 · Comments Off on 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.