Lifestyles

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.

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

Ballet Spartanburg dancer returns home for Augusta Ballet ‘Nutcracker’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Ballet Spartanburg dancer returns home for Augusta Ballet ‘Nutcracker’

Carrie Petrak Preus, who began taking ballet under Ron and Kathleen Jones, will return to dance with her former company on Dec. 6.

‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to Aiken stage

By Staff Report · 27 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on ‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to Aiken stage

“A Christmas Carol” will be performed in Aiken.

Family tradition is at heart of ‘Nutcracker’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Family tradition is at heart of ‘Nutcracker’

Colton Ballet Company will present “The Nutcracker” Nov. 29-Dec. 1.

Air date set for new CBS soap starring Augusta native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Air date set for new CBS soap starring Augusta native

Augusta native Maurice Johnson will appear in a new soap on CBS.