Lifestyles

Aiken Symphony conductor receives Order of the Palmetto Award

By Staff Report · 23 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Symphony conductor receives Order of the Palmetto Award

Scott Weiss, music director and conductor for the Aiken Symphony, recently received the 2024 Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award.

ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

Mark Albertin’s exhibition at CANDL Fine Art, Sacred Heart’s next show features four artists and Internationl Fish Art contest are included in the latest ArtScape column.

Creative Impressions to bring holiday sounds Dec. 21 with 2024 ‘Behold the Star’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Creative Impressions to bring holiday sounds Dec. 21 with 2024 ‘Behold the Star’

Behold the Star 2024 is set for Dec. 21.

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Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

A longest night service will be at St. Augustine of Canterbury at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Column: Thanks for the memories, James Brown Arena

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Thanks for the memories, James Brown Arena

As demolition continues on the James Brown Arena, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett reflects on her memories of the arena. What are yours?

In pictures: Demolition of James Brown Arena is gettin’ down to it

By Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman · 14 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Demolition of James Brown Arena is gettin’ down to it

The James Brown Arena demolition is underway. Artist Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman took a few photos from the scene on Dec. 13. Waylon Jennings played the first concert there on Dec. 14, 1979.

Heron sculpture to find home at Phinizy Swamp

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Heron sculpture to find home at Phinizy Swamp

A pair of herons created by internationally known sculptor Przemyslaw Kordys is the latest piece of public art in Augusta.

Saxophone player provides impromptu concert during flight delay

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2024 · 1

Wayne Hoey never leaves home without his saxophone, and it was a good thing to have with him on Saturday.

Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Byllesby Center offered holiday festivities to community on Dec. 7

Crafts, food and holiday fun were part of the Byllesby Center’s Christmas Festival Saturday.

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Naked Epicurean: Jingle and mingle holiday party menu

By Ann Beth Strelec · 06 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: Jingle and mingle holiday party menu

Naked Epicurean offers up delectable recipes for your holiday party in this column.

Author of New York Times bestselling ‘Darth Vader’ series to be in Augusta Dec. 6-7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Author of New York Times bestselling ‘Darth Vader’ series to be in Augusta Dec. 6-7

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown will be at The Book Tavern Friday and the Augusta Headquarters Library on Saturday.

‘Annie’ heart-warming show at Christmas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Annie’ heart-warming show at Christmas

The Augusta Players will present “Annie” Dec. 13-15.

Christmas with a twist scheduled at historic home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Christmas with a twist scheduled at historic home

See Meadow Garden during a candlelight holiday tour Dec. 6-7.

Inspiring: Women of Augusta December 2024/January 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Inspiring: Women of Augusta December 2024/January 2025

Inside Inspiring: Women of Augusta Magazine