Lifestyles

Master of puppetry to share knowledge at unique camp

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jun 2023 · 1

Ben Snead, longtime puppeteer in the Augusta area, hopes to pass on his knowledge of the craft through a puppetry camp at Le Chat Noir.

Buona Caffe enjoys ‘happily caffeinated’ anniversary

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Buona Caffe enjoys ‘happily caffeinated’ anniversary

Buona Caffe marks its 10 anniversary at 1858 Central Avenue with an art exhibition and reception June 13.

Peace, Love and James Brown: New mural goes up in downtown Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Peace, Love and James Brown: New mural goes up in downtown Augusta

A new mural is going up in downtown Augusta – the artists are a group of area teens.

Ramblin’s Roads: Tina Turner sang in Augusta in 1987. Were you there? Don Rhodes was.

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 07 Jun 2023 · 2

It was one of the best concerts Don Rhodes had ever seen. Were you there when Tina Turner rocked the Civic Center?

Freaky Friday: The Musical brings message of empathy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Freaky Friday: The Musical brings message of empathy

A mom and her teen daughter swap places in Freaky Friday: The Musical June 15-17.

Benefit concert should be memorable event

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Benefit concert should be memorable event

Scheduled for June 12, Rob Foster and Friends’ Musical Memories for Alzheimer’s will feature multiple performances including ones by the Brownstown Gritty and SoulTown Horns.

June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

By Staff Report · 04 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals

A June 10 block party will celebrate the completion of three sidewalk murals at the intersection of East Boundary and Telfair Street.

Augusta chef passionate about doughnuts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta chef passionate about doughnuts

June 2 is National Doughnut Day, and Jeremy Miller has been specializing in doughnuts for almost three years.

ArtScape: Art is plentiful in downtown Augusta in June

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jun 2023 · 1

Arts’ exhibitions on are display at CANDL Fine Art, Westobou Gallery, 600 Broad Gallery and the City Gallery during the month of June.

JoeFest brings comics, cosplay, celebrities

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 30 May 2023 · Comments Off on JoeFest brings comics, cosplay, celebrities

JoeFest returns with celebrities, cosplay, comics and more June 9-11.

Mural honors African American women educators

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 May 2023 · Comments Off on Mural honors African American women educators

A mural pays tribute to six African American female educators, including Ruth Crawford, who turned 108 on May 25.

Augusta’s Jewish Community observes Shavuot beginning May 25

By Staff Report · 24 May 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta’s Jewish Community observes Shavuot beginning May 25

Shavuot begins May 25.

Go crazy for ‘The Purple Xperience’ June 9

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 May 2023 · Comments Off on Go crazy for ‘The Purple Xperience’ June 9

Marshall Charloff and a four-member band bring Prince and his music to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center June 9.

Stokes to conduct his final Augusta Choral Society concert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 May 2023 · Comments Off on Stokes to conduct his final Augusta Choral Society concert

Porter Stokes will conduct his final concert with the Augusta Choral Society May 23.