Longtime organist and director of music to retire
Jamie Council Garvey, who has spent 46 years as organist and director of music at St. John United Methodist Church, is retiring.
‘Come From Away’ highlights kindness after 9/11
The director of Aiken Community Theatre’s season opener witnessed Ground Zero firsthand.
Restored WWII-era aircraft Augusta visit postponed
Three restored WWII-era aircraft will arrive at Augusta Regional Airport on Sept. 26 to provide a day of rides, offering aviation fans an experience of a lifetime.
Jessye Norman’s gowns are focus of upcoming art exhibit
Jessye Norman’s gowns will be part of a new iteration of the Clothes Story Exhibit.
ArtScape: Magpie, Sense of Place and Skipping the Splash
Art exhibitions open at Westobou, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and the Mary S. Byrd Gallery at Augusta University.
Border Bash set to return in November to benefit Salvation Army
A concert and 5K will be part of Border Bash scheduled for Nov. 20 and 21.
Two Augusta leaders selected for national ‘Our American Story’ documentary project
Corey Rogers, executive director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, and Ransom Schwerzler, director of Meadow Garden, have been selected to participate in “Our American Story,” a nationwide oral history initiative marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.
’13 Jr.’ welcomes one actor to her new community
The Augusta JR Players will present “13 Jr.” Sept. 11-12 at the Kroc Center.
Augusta Choral Society 2026-2027 season opens Oct. 17
The Augusta Choral Society recently announced the schedule for the 2026-2027 season.
Filmed in Augusta and starring Eric Roberts, ‘Holy Father’ wins big at film festivals
Filmed in the Augusta area, “Holy Father” has won two “best thriller” awards in recent film festivals.
Etherredge Center prepares for ‘Fabulous’ kickoff to 40th Anniversary Season
The University of South Carolina Aiken’s Etherredge Center will launch the 40th Anniversary season of its Cultural Series with an unforgettable evening of music featuring The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.
Mahjong inspires porcelain painting class
The motif on a mahjong tile led to a group of women venturing into China painting.
Black Cat Picture Show returns for 12th year
The 12th annual Black Cat Picture Show will be Aug. 20-23 at Le Chat Noir.
Former AU art professor to talk about current exhibition at CANDL Fine Art
Janice Williams Whiting will give an artist’s talk on Aug. 22 at CANDLE Fine Art.
