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New exhibition highlights unique Augusta women’s group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on New exhibition highlights unique Augusta women’s group

A exhibition honoring the legacy of Rosa T. Beard and the Debutante Club she founded in 1963 opens with a reception on March 17 at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

‘Z’s Last Hurrah’ marks end of dance era

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Z’s Last Hurrah’ marks end of dance era

“Z’s Last Hurrah” brings together some of Zanne Colton’s favorite pieces. The April 26 performance will mark Colton’s retirement from the Colton Ballet Company

Junior thespians to perform send-off show prior to regional conference

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Junior thespians to perform send-off show prior to regional conference

The Augusta Junior Players will perform “Sistas” on March 12 prior to their trip to the Southeastern Theatre Conference.

Dogs at center of Morris Museum of Art exhibition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Dogs at center of Morris Museum of Art exhibition

Apokalupsis: An Uncovering: The Artwork of Joseph H. Sulkowski opened at the Morris Museum of Art March 1.

Renovate Ballet Company to perform ‘Make Room’ at Flowing Wells Theatre

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Renovate Ballet Company to perform ‘Make Room’ at Flowing Wells Theatre

Renovate Ballet Company, a Christian dance group, will perform its original ballet “Make Room” two consecutive weekends in March.

ArtScape: Broad Street abounds with art on March First Friday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Broad Street abounds with art on March First Friday

Here’s a sampling of art events scheduled for March in the Augusta area.

forceghost to release new album March 1

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on forceghost to release new album March 1

Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield, also known as forceghost, have a new album called “unknowing the known.” They will perform March 1 at Grantski Records.

Davidson students to perform in Italy during spring break

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Davidson students to perform in Italy during spring break

Students from John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School will travel to Italy during spring break where they will perform in several cities.

At Home With: April King’s eclectic style makes family cottage cozy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on At Home With: April King’s eclectic style makes family cottage cozy

“At Home With” is a feature on decor and design. This feature takes a look inside the home of artist April Henry King.

Pexcho’s celebrates two-headed T. rex with weekend of events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Pexcho’s celebrates two-headed T. rex with weekend of events

Pexcho’s American Dime Museum has two days filled with events surrounding the launch of a new exhibit.

‘Epic’ production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to open Players’ 80th season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Epic’ production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to open Players’ 80th season

The Augusta Players recently announced the line-up on the 80th season.

Movie shot in Augusta on brink of pandemic gets theatrical release

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Movie shot in Augusta on brink of pandemic gets theatrical release

A recently released film was shot in Augusta in early 2020.

‘Dreamgirls’ heads to Imperial Theatre stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Dreamgirls’ heads to Imperial Theatre stage

“Dreamgirls” marks the Augusta Players’ directorial debut of high school drama teacher.

The fabric of James Brown’s hometown is woven into A&E docu-series

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on The fabric of James Brown’s hometown is woven into A&E docu-series

Award-winning filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper spent a lot of time in Augusta while making her docu-series on James Brown.