Lifestyles

Augusta Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ is all in the family

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2023 · 1

Performing in “The Nutcracker” is a family tradition for many of Augusta Ballet’s dancers.

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ brings familiar characters to stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ brings familiar characters to stage

Musical Theatre Workshops present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Dec. 8-9.

The Augusta Players are dreaming of a ‘White Christmas’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on The Augusta Players are dreaming of a ‘White Christmas’

The Augusta Players will present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” Dec. 8-10.

Grace United Methodist Church prepares for ‘Return to Bethlehem’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Nov 2023 · 1

“Return to Bethlehem” will be at North Augusta’s Grace United Methodist Church Dec. 6-9.

Historic homes share Christmas past in candlelight tours

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Historic homes share Christmas past in candlelight tours

Two historic sites in downtown Augusta will take guests back in time to holiday seasons of yesteryear on Dec. 1-2.

Aiken Symphony presents ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 10

By Staff Report · 24 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Aiken Symphony presents ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 10

Soloist Tish Oney will perform with the Aiken Symphony on Dec. 10.

Annual Chitlin’ Strut set for Nov. 25

By Staff Report · 24 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Annual Chitlin’ Strut set for Nov. 25

The Chilin Strut has been held annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in Salley, S.C. since 1966.

‘The Nutcracker’ comes to area stages

By Staff Report · 20 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on ‘The Nutcracker’ comes to area stages

The Nutcracker ballet will come to area stages this holiday season. The longest running area Nutcracker opens Thanksgiving weekend.

In pictures: The last service of the Bridge Ministry of the CSRA Nov. 18

By Fox Si-Long Chen · 19 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: The last service of the Bridge Ministry of the CSRA Nov. 18

Nov. 18 marked the final service Under the Bridge.

Canton Jones to perform at Encounter in Evans Dec. 1

By Staff Report · 16 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Canton Jones to perform at Encounter in Evans Dec. 1

Gospel singer and pastor Canton Jones will be in concert Dec. 1.

Star Trek fans enjoy camaraderie and charity through U.S.S. Star League local chapter

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 16 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Star Trek fans enjoy camaraderie and charity through U.S.S. Star League local chapter

Members of the U.S.S. Star League CSRA Chapter help other organizations in the area such as the Golden Harvest Food Bank.

Augusta’s old First Baptist and Martinez’s Cedar Grove listed as ‘places in peril’ by state agency

By Staff Report · 15 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta’s old First Baptist and Martinez’s Cedar Grove listed as ‘places in peril’ by state agency

Two area sites have made the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s “Places in Peril” list.

Enopion Theatre Co. moves into it new home; plans performances beginning Nov. 30

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Enopion Theatre Co. moves into it new home; plans performances beginning Nov. 30

The Flowing Wells Theatre, home of the performing Enopion Theatre Co., opened last month. Performances will begin Nov. 30.

Column: November brings time of reflection and remembrance

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Column: November brings time of reflection and remembrance

Columnist the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects and remembers those who’ve gone before her.