Lifestyles

Westobou turns green for WestoHUE fundraiser

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Westobou turns green for WestoHUE fundraiser

Westobou’s annual fundraiser WestoHUE is a monochromatic experience and art auction featuring music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres and will be held on March 27 at the Westobou Gallery. 

‘Imagine a Dragon’ highlights young actors

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Imagine a Dragon’ highlights young actors

“Imagine A Dragon” heads to the Kroc Center stage March 27-28

The search begins for Bots on Broad

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on The search begins for Bots on Broad

Bots on Broad, a new public art initiative through the Greater Augusta Arts Council, kicks off on March 25 with a launch party at Augusta and Co. from 4 to 6 p.m.

New Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival scheduled for May 15-16

By Staff Report · 12 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on New Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival scheduled for May 15-16

The Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival brings the heart, soul, and sound of authentic music to downtown Augusta for two unforgettable days of creativity, connection and culture May 15-16 at the Downtown Depot Lot, next to the Fifth Street Bridge by the Savannah River.

Augusta Choral Society to perform Diamond Jubilee concert March 14

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Choral Society to perform Diamond Jubilee concert March 14

R. Nathaniel Dett’s masterwork “The Chariot Jubilee” will be featured as part of the Augusta Choral Society’s Diamond Jubilee concert Saturday.

ArtScape: It’s time for Wet Paint, Whiskey at Ware’s, Electric Saints

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on ArtScape: It’s time for Wet Paint, Whiskey at Ware’s, Electric Saints

Wet Paint, Whiskey At Ware’s and a solo exhibition by Francie Klopotic are a few of the art happenings scheduled for March 13-14.

Danú brings Irish music on St. Patrick’s Day to the Etherredge Center

By Staff Report · 11 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Danú brings Irish music on St. Patrick’s Day to the Etherredge Center

Danú, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning band, hailing from County Waterford, has been thrilling audiences around the world for more than two decades, and will take the stage as part of the Cultural Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center.

Film shows one man’s journey from pain to purpose

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Film shows one man’s journey from pain to purpose

New Hope Worship Center was packed with supporters and the red carpet rolled out March 7 prior to the Augusta premiere of Yannik McKie’s documentary “What Pain Left Behind”.

Canadian filmmaker feels at home making movies in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Mar 2026 · 1

The Arts and Letters Committee of the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s fourth annual Filmmakers Showcase was Saturday at A.R. Johnson Health Sciences and Engineering Magnet School.

RENEW Upcycle & Recycle Fashion Show set for March 7

By Staff Report · 06 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on RENEW Upcycle & Recycle Fashion Show set for March 7

The RENEW Upcycle & Recycle Fashion Show on at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Better World Studios, Graniteville,

Pop! To the Culture: A Trunchbull in every school

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: A Trunchbull in every school

Ron Baxley Jr. can relate to the characters in “Matilda” which will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Miller Theater.

Two historical markers to be unveiled in North Augusta March 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Mar 2026 · 1

Two markers will be unveiled at 2 p.m. March 6 at the Public Safety building in North Augusta.

Singers will bring unique styles to Soul Bar March 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Singers will bring unique styles to Soul Bar March 10

Faith Kelly and Caswyn Moon will play the Soul Bar March 10.

Column: Connecting with the music and memories of Amy Grant

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Column: Connecting with the music and memories of Amy Grant

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett shares highlights from Amy Grant’s March 1 concert.