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July 4 ceremony honors Declaration of Independence signers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on July 4 ceremony honors Declaration of Independence signers

The 14th annual Signers Monument ceremony was July 4.

Work begins to renovate Augusta Players’ new home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Work begins to renovate Augusta Players’ new home

Work on the Augusta Players’ new space began July 1.

Major renovations ahead for historic Imperial Theatre

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Major renovations ahead for historic Imperial Theatre

The Imperial Theatre recently announced a $10 million capital campaign.

Augusta Symphony announces new executive director

By Staff Report · 02 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony announces new executive director

Becky Dearden is the Augusta Symphony’s new executive director.

Barbecue, history and fireworks mark Independence Day 2024 events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Barbecue, history and fireworks mark Independence Day 2024 events

Multiple events are planned across the area to mark Independence Day.

Song encourages people to ‘Keep On Going’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Song encourages people to ‘Keep On Going’

Brandon Fields wants to encourage people with a new song.

Engineer’s love of building inspires works of art

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Engineer’s love of building inspires works of art

Mark Lorah’s love of LEGO and his job go hand-in-hand. The structural engineer creates architectural master works using the plastic building blocks.

New mural transforms North Augusta Greeneway tunnel

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on New mural transforms North Augusta Greeneway tunnel

Artist Jason Craig has painted many murals in the area, but his latest was a new experience.

Groundbreaking for new arena held June 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Groundbreaking for new arena held June 25

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Augusta’s new arena on June 25.

‘Heat of the Moment’ legends tour comes to Evans July 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Heat of the Moment’ legends tour comes to Evans July 18

Geoff Downes was born with music in his veins. The English keyboardist and songwriter who was one of the founders of the 80s supergroup Asia, will be in Evans July 18 with a new iteration of the band.

Betty’s Bash brings kayak race and outdoor music

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Betty’s Bash brings kayak race and outdoor music

The fourth annual Betty’s Bash Paddle Race and Music Festival was held at Riverside Park in Evans Saturday.

The Weekender: Jekyll Island

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on The Weekender: Jekyll Island

The Weekender makes a trip to Jekyll Island.

ArtScape: I love Augusta’s art community

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jun 2024 · 1

Charmain Z. Brackett highlights Thursday’s Greater Augusta Arts Council Awards.

ArtScape: Musicians with Augusta ties to perform at Carnegie Hall and Grand Ole Opry this week

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Musicians with Augusta ties to perform at Carnegie Hall and Grand Ole Opry this week

In her arts column, Charmain Brackett highlights the accomplishments of two musicians with Augusta ties – Damien Sneed and Terri Gibbs.