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Thriller shot in Augusta will make theatrical debut Valentine’s weekend 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Thriller shot in Augusta will make theatrical debut Valentine’s weekend 2026

“The Observance,” a thriller flick shot in the Augusta area in 2024, is set for a theatrical release Valentine’s Day weekend 2026, Friday, Feb. 13, at AMC Theatres nationwide. The theatrical trailer dropped Dec. 12.

Celtic Angels to bring an Irish Christmas to Evans Dec. 20

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Celtic Angels to bring an Irish Christmas to Evans Dec. 20

The Celtic Angels Christmas will be at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 2025 at the Hardin Auditorium in Evans.

Longest night service planned for those who grieve

By Staff Report · 11 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Longest night service planned for those who grieve

Join the congregation at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd., at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 for the Longest Night service.

‘Noir at the Bar’ features a night of storytelling

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Noir at the Bar’ features a night of storytelling

Novelists will share stories at “Noir at the Bar” Dec. 13 at Le Chat Noir, 304 8th St.

‘Behold the Star’ celebrates Christmas through multiple musical genres

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Behold the Star’ celebrates Christmas through multiple musical genres

“Behold the Star” will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2025 at the Augusta University Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 08 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods

Ron Baxley Jr. remembers the first time he saw “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Miller Theater.

In pictures: AU Winter Wonderland Spectacular 2025

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: AU Winter Wonderland Spectacular 2025

The Augusta University Winter Wonderland Spectacular was Dec. 2, 2025 at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre

Column: Celebrating World Soil Day and the dirt that holds us all together

By Nick Lovett · 04 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Celebrating World Soil Day and the dirt that holds us all together

Nick Lovett celebrates World Soil Day in this column. It’s observed every year on Dec. 5.

‘Parallel Vessels’ opens at CANDL Fine Art Dec.5

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Parallel Vessels’ opens at CANDL Fine Art Dec.5

An arts exhibition featuring Kath Girdler Engler and Gerry O’Meara opens Friday, Dec. 5 at CANDL Fine Art,1128 Broad St.

Film premiere set for Dec. 14 in Aiken

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Film premiere set for Dec. 14 in Aiken

“Under the Lights” will premiere at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Aiken Community Theatre, 126 Newberry St.

Governor honors Dennis Skelley for arts contributions

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Governor honors Dennis Skelley for arts contributions

Dr. Dennis Skelley was one the recipients of the 14th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities in Atlanta Dec. 1.

Candlelight tours highlight historic homes at Christmas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on Candlelight tours highlight historic homes at Christmas

Take a trip back in time Dec. 5-6 to see how the holidays might have been celebrated at two area historic homes— Meadow Garden and the Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson.

Holiday benefit concert to be spectacular event

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on Holiday benefit concert to be spectacular event

Russell Joel Brown – Home for the Holidays at Paine College will be performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel.

In pictures: Christmas in the Backcountry Nov. 29

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Christmas in the Backcountry Nov. 29

Colonial re-enactors brought history to life at Christmas in the Backcountry Nov. 29, 2025 at the Living History Park.