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.
Augustans celebrate historic preservation efforts at Cotton Ball
Historic Augusta held its annual Cotton Ball May 1.
Sculpture trail ribbon cutting will be May 2
A ribbon cutting ceremony for 10 new sculptures in downtown Augusta is scheduled for Friday, May 2.
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ album to get 20th anniversary rerelease May 2
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ “Naturally” will be rereleased May 2 for its 20th anniversary.
USC Aiken Etherredge Center season reveal party set for May 9
The University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center will host its 2025-2026 season reveal party on Friday, May 9.
Augusta area projects receive 2025 state historic preservation awards
Four Augusta area projects were among the 23 that the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation recognized for the best of preservation in Georgia during its 48th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Brunswick, Ga.
J.A.M.P. carries on James Brown’s legacy with Apollo Theater performance
Sixty-three years after James Brown recorded his first “Live at the Apollo” album, Augusta area youth will carry his legacy back to that revered stage as part of the May 14 Amateur Night at the Apollo.
