Lifestyles

Window dresser tells stories through mannequins

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jan 2023 · 2

Katie McKettrick tells stories through the windows she dresses at Ruben’s.

Broad Street Beat: ‘Happy’ birthday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Dec 2022 · 2

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett writes a column about “Happy,” the campaign her artist brother, Porkchop, created.

Poison Peach XIV screens horror, history flicks

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Poison Peach XIV screens horror, history flicks

Poison Peach Film Festival XIV will be Jan. 7-8, 2023.

Storyland Theatre production to air locally

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Storyland Theatre production to air locally

Storyland Theatre’s animated musical “The Emperor’s New Clothes” will be aired New Year’s weekend.

Aiken photographer captures beauty of state parks during artist-in-residence program

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Aiken photographer captures beauty of state parks during artist-in-residence program

Aiken photographer Patrick Krohn has been an artist-in-residence with the South Carolina Parks Service for two consecutive years.

Broad Street Beat: Christmas songs have Augusta ties

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Broad Street Beat: Christmas songs have Augusta ties

Christmas music is tied to the Augusta area through several artists.

Photojournalism: Celtic Angels Christmas in Evans

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Celtic Angels Christmas in Evans

Photos from Tuesday’s matinee performance of Celtic Angels Christmas

Hanukkah celebrations focus on family, food, faith and fun

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Dec 2022 · 1

The Festival of Lights begins at sundown Dec. 18.

John Berry finds joy at Christmas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on John Berry finds joy at Christmas

GRAMMY-Award winning singer John Berry will be in concert Dec. 18.

About Town with Francie: Aort Reed spreads good art VIBEs

By Francie Klopotic · 14 Dec 2022 · 1

Aort Reed’s monthlong exhibition wowed columnist Francie Klopotic.

Augusta Locally Grown sees its own growth since move

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Augusta Locally Grown sees its own growth since move

Augusta Locally Grown moved into the HUB for Community Innovation Augusta earlier this year.

Morris Museum marks 30th anniversary

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Morris Museum marks 30th anniversary

The Morris Museum of Art has highlighted the art and artists of the American South for 30 years.

Behold the Star performance set for Dec. 17

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Behold the Star performance set for Dec. 17

Creative Impressions will present its Christmas program, Behold the Star, on Dec. 17.

Augusta Chorale to perform its first concert since pandemic

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Augusta Chorale to perform its first concert since pandemic

The Augusta Chorale with the Aiken Civic Orchestra and guest performing group, Creative Impressions, will be in concert Dec. 11.