Zanne Colton reflects on ‘blessed’ dance career
Zanne Colton gave her final bow on April 26 and named Caitlin McCormack Phibbs as artistic director of the Colton Ballet Co.
Arts at the Plaza highlights Columbia County student artists and performers
More than 2,000 elementary through high school students will participate in the inaugural Columbia County Arts at the Plaza April 27.
Summerville Porchfest opens neighborhood up to afternoon of live music
Porches will be filled with music in the Summerville neighborhood Sunday for the inaugural Summerville Porchfest.
Twin Gables part of Sacred Heart Garden Tour April 26-27
Twin Gables is one of the locations featured on this year’s Sacred Heart Garden Tour.
Teacher at home on stage with students in ‘School of Rock’
Jamie McAteer is in his element working with kids in a play. The Augusta Preparatory Day School theater teacher plays Dewey Finn in the Augusta Players’ production of “School of Rock” May 3-5 at the Imperial Theatre.
Inspire Studios to perform ‘Shrek the Musical JR’
Inspire Studios will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Kroc Center.
Curryton Magnolia highlight of upcoming historical society meeting
The Curryton Magnolia will be a highlight of the April 28 Edgefield County Historical Society meeting.
In pictures: Mural project opening day April 20
Scenes from Saturday’s opening day of Freedom Pedestrian Bridge Mural Project that will culminate with a festival April 27.
Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’
Musical Theatre Workshops has three productions coming up starting with “Hello! My Baby” on April 26-27. The following weekend sees “Junie B. Jones” and “A Year with Frog and Toad Kids.”
Security Federal Bank receives prestigious historic preservation award
Security Federal Bank received the Marguerite Williams Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation at the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s 47th annual Preservation Award ceremony on April 20.
Harper Lee classic winds down Broadway Columbia County season
Jacqueline Williams, an award-winning actress, who portrays Calpurnia in the touring production of “To Kill A Mockingbird” believes the book’s message is important for contemporary audiences.
Dance, acrobatics tell story of ‘The Thorn’
“The Thorn” takes a unique approach to retelling the story of Jesus through dance, aerial acts and martial arts. Its creator said “The Thorn” is not a church service but a performing arts’ event. It will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center April 22-23.
Outdoor concerts abound in area beginning April 15
Outdoor concerts are a mainstay of the late spring and early summer with series in Augusta,, North Augusta and Aiken.