Lifestyles

Elvis-themed event offers family fun

By Maxwell Shaffer · 15 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Elvis-themed event offers family fun

The Morris Museum of Art’s monthly Artrageous! program had an Elvis theme Sunday, Jan. 15.

Paine College choir director comes full circle

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jan 2023 · 3

Trey McLaughlin attended his first choir rehearsals at Paine College with his mom when he was only 6. Now, he’s the group’s director.

‘Letters From Home’ provides nostalgic, upbeat tribute to veterans

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Letters From Home’ provides nostalgic, upbeat tribute to veterans

Letters From Home will be performed Jan. 29 at the Miller Theater.

Ramblin’s Roads: Bluegrass, country music-themed movie at the Morris Museum

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 13 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Ramblin’s Roads: Bluegrass, country music-themed movie at the Morris Museum

Don Rhodes’ debut column focuses on upcoming happenings at the Morris Museum of Art.

Circle remains unbroken with original members of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Circle remains unbroken with original members of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

John McEuen and several former members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will perform Friday at the Imperial Theatre.

Remembering ‘Okefenokee Joe’ who taught thousands about the swamp, nature and Native American culture

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Jan 2023 · 1

Okefenokee Joe, a native of Salley, S.C. and Augusta area resident, taught thousands of adults and children about the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp and Native American culture.

One woman’s journey resulted in more than weight loss

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on One woman’s journey resulted in more than weight loss

Tonya Eller just wanted to have more energy and feel better. Not only did she lose 80 pounds, but she gained more than she could’ve imagined.

Have a plan, get support to achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts say

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Have a plan, get support to achieve New Year’s resolutions, experts say

Most people quit their New Year’s Resolutions the second Friday in January; however, goals can be reached with some planning and a little help from friends.

New sculpture trail takes shape

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on New sculpture trail takes shape

Installation of the newest sculptures began at Riverwalk Jan. 9.

Augusta’s Got Talent contestant deadline is Jan. 13.

By Staff Report · 07 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta’s Got Talent contestant deadline is Jan. 13.

The deadline for entries into Augusta’s Got Talent is Jan. 13.

Augusta Jewish Film Festival returns

By Staff Report · 06 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Jewish Film Festival returns

A film series set to begin Jan. 22, explores Jewish culture.

New sculptures heading downtown

By Staff Report · 06 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on New sculptures heading downtown

The Augusta Sculpture Trail will be installed Jan. 9-13.

Pictorial essay: An artist’s view from the streets on New Year’s Eve

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Pictorial essay: An artist’s view from the streets on New Year’s Eve

See Augusta on New Year’s Eve through the artistic lens of photographer Rebecca Congleton.

‘Iconic Augusta’ among the exhibitions opening the first week of January

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Iconic Augusta’ among the exhibitions opening the first week of January

A roundup of arts’ receptions and calls for art in the Augusta area for the first two weeks in January.