Lifestyles

Jewish faithful observe Rosh Hashanah

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Sep 2026 · 1

Members of the Congregation Children of Israel marked Rosh Hashanah on Saturday.

Allergy-friendly cookies and treats for dogs are new Girl Scout cookie options available online

By Staff Report · 10 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Allergy-friendly cookies and treats for dogs are new Girl Scout cookie options available online

Some new Girl Scout cookie offerings are available online.

Le Chat Noir turns 20; season opens Sept. 11

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Le Chat Noir turns 20; season opens Sept. 11

Le Chat Noir opens its season Sept. 11 with the Tracy Letts’ play “The Minutes”.

Longtime organist and director of music to retire

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on ‘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

By Staff Report · 03 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 31 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on 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 

By Staff Report · 28 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on ’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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on 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.