Lifestyles

Symposium at AU highlights 19th century press, Civil War and free expression Nov. 7-9

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Nov 2024 · 2

A journalism history symposium will be at Augusta University Nov. 7-9.

Second in series of theatrical readings to be held at Laney Museum Nov. 16

By Staff Report · 04 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Second in series of theatrical readings to be held at Laney Museum Nov. 16

Augusta native and renowned actor Jerome Preston Bates will be directing and performing the second play in a series of theatrical readings of great works by iconic writer August Wilson at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

Augusta native lands role on ‘groundbreaking’ CBS soap

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta native lands role on ‘groundbreaking’ CBS soap

Augusta native Maurice Johnson has a lead role in the new CBS soap called “Beyond the Gates.”

Kansas brings 50th anniversary tour to Columbia County Nov 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Kansas brings 50th anniversary tour to Columbia County Nov 15

Ronnie Platt, Kansas’s front man, reflects on the band’s music.

Win tickets to Kansas by signing up for Augusta Good News newsletter

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Nov 2024 · 1

Win two tickets to see Kansas in concert.

Augusta Symphony presents ‘Sounds of the Sky’ and mariachi melodies in upcoming events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony presents ‘Sounds of the Sky’ and mariachi melodies in upcoming events

Two Augusta Symphony events will be held during the next week.

ArtScape: Oysters on Telfair, openings for Lillie Morris and Chad Cole

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Oysters on Telfair, openings for Lillie Morris and Chad Cole

ArtScape highlights a few of the upcoming arts-related events.

Symphony to perform Halloween-themed concert for children

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Symphony to perform Halloween-themed concert for children

The Augusta Symphony will perform its Halloween-themed concert Sunday.

Despite damage to church, Concerts with Cause to be held Oct. 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Oct 2024 · 1

Concerts with a Cause will open its season Sunday at St. John United Methodist Church with Durufle’s Requiem. The church sustained damage after Helene tore its roof off.

Toad the Wet Sprocket promises a night of pure entertainment on Oct. 19

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Toad the Wet Sprocket promises a night of pure entertainment on Oct. 19

Toad the Wet Sprocket who will be in Augusta Oct. 19 at the Bell Auditorium.

‘August: Osage County’ heads to Aiken Community Theatre stage

By Staff Report · 16 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on ‘August: Osage County’ heads to Aiken Community Theatre stage

“August: Osage County” opens for two weekends in Aiken starting Oct. 18.

New musical sees James Brown through his daughter’s eyes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Oct 2024 · 2

“Papa Didn’t Take No Mess” will be performed for three weekends in Decatur beginning Oct. 17.

ArtScape: Spooky art, puppets and an online auction

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Spooky art, puppets and an online auction

A Spooky Art Show and a puppet show at Le Chat Noir as well as 4P Studio’s online art auction are a few events scheduled for this week.

The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

The Byllesby Center opened in Harrisburg on Feb. 1. In the wake of Helene, it’s been helping people six days a week.