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Grammy-nominated guitarist to perform with Aiken Symphony May 10

By Staff Report · 27 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Grammy-nominated guitarist to perform with Aiken Symphony May 10

The Aiken Symphony celebrates the finale of its 10th anniversary season with acclaimed classical guitarist and three-time Grammy nominee Mak Grgić.

Pop! To the Culture: Wayne’s World!

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 23 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: Wayne’s World!

“Wayne’s World” introduced Ron Baxley Jr. to the music of Queen and a lot of new expressions. The flick will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Miller Theater.

Colton dancers ‘Float’ onto Imperial stage April 26

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Colton dancers ‘Float’ onto Imperial stage April 26

At 7 p.m. Saturday, Colton Ballet Company will present “Float” at the Imperial Theatre.

Augusta Symphony to play ‘Star Wars’ score during showing of film

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony to play ‘Star Wars’ score during showing of film

The Augusta Symphony will play the score of “Star Wars: A New Hope” on April 24-25 as the movie is shown on a large screen at the Miller.

Column: The Fragrance of Easter

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 20 Apr 2025 · 1

In her Easter column, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor highlights the importance a faith community at Easter and all year long.

‘The Great Gatsby’ mixes Broadway and ballet

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on ‘The Great Gatsby’ mixes Broadway and ballet

The World Ballet Company brings “The Great Gatsby” to the Miller Theater on April 26.

Sacred Heart Garden Festival returns April 25-26

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Sacred Heart Garden Festival returns April 25-26

The Sacred Heart Garden Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 25-26.

Area musicians set for Jag Jam Saturday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Area musicians set for Jag Jam Saturday

The Jag Jam will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Augusta University.

Off-Broad Street Play Festival returns with eight new works

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Off-Broad Street Play Festival returns with eight new works

The Second Annual Off-Broad Street Play Festival will be April 18-19 and April 24-26 at Le Chat Noir.

Column: A Lenten Confession

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 Apr 2025 · 5

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on an imperfect Lent.

SHARP Dance Company brings ‘669’ performance to USC Aiken

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on SHARP Dance Company brings ‘669’ performance to USC Aiken

SHARP Dance Company will present “669” at USC Aiken on April 22. That represents the number of children Britain’s Sir Nicholas Winton saved from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia in 1939 prior to the start of World War II.

Second annual Columbia County Arts at the Plaza scheduled for April 26

By Staff Report · 06 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Second annual Columbia County Arts at the Plaza scheduled for April 26

Columbia County students will showcase their drama, music and visual art talents at the second annual Arts at the Plaza.

Monument dedicated to Augusta’s Black Caddies

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Apr 2025 · 2

Painted by Baruti Tucker, a new sculpture pays tribute to the men on the bag.

Eric Benét flying high with own record label

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Eric Benét flying high with own record label

Eric Benét will be at the Bell Auditorium Saturday.