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In pictures: Mural project opening day April 20

By Mike Adams · 20 Apr 2024 · 1

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’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 20 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on 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’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on 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.

Laurel Canyon favorites benefit the Junior League on April 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Laurel Canyon favorites benefit the Junior League on April 27

Songs from the catalogs of artists such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Carole King and Joni Mitchell are part of a night to benefit the Junior League of Augusta.

Gritty love story at heart of ‘Nothing But the Bones’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Gritty love story at heart of ‘Nothing But the Bones’

A “full-on rock star” launch of Brian Panowich’s “Nothing But the Bones” is scheduled for April 16 at the Book Tavern.

In pictures: Aiken Art Walk

By Mike Adams · 09 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Aiken Art Walk

Scenes from the April 9 Downtown Aiken Art Walk.

Appling guitarist joining Jeff and Sheri Easter’s band

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Appling guitarist joining Jeff and Sheri Easter’s band

Tanner Duckworth hits the road with Jeff and Sheri Easter on Saturday in Sylacauga, Alabama.

Historic Augusta membership party will be at Overton April 23

By Staff Report · 07 Apr 2024 · 1

Historic Augusta’s annual membership party will be held at a historic home in Summerville on April 23.

Philip Morsberger’s works are focus of a joint art exhibition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Philip Morsberger’s works are focus of a joint art exhibition

A joint exhibition featuring the work of the late Philip Morsberger will open April 5.

‘Let’s Talk Film’ in Augusta April 4

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Let’s Talk Film’ in Augusta April 4

Anyone interested in learning about film in Augusta is invited to a talk at Augusta University Thursday.

In pictures: Good Friday Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Catholic Church

By Mike Adams · 29 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Good Friday Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Catholic Church

Photos from the Good Friday Via Crucis at St. Joseph Catholic Church.