Lifestyles

Bell Auditorium project finished ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 May 2024 · Comments Off on Bell Auditorium project finished ‘on time’ and ‘on budget’

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday for the upgrades to the Bell Auditorium.

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ answers mysteries of ‘Peter Pan’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 May 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ answers mysteries of ‘Peter Pan’

“Peter and the Starcatcher” is prequel to “Peter Pan.”

About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

By Francie Klopotic · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

Columnist Francie Klopotic with her husband Dean took in a night of music at Amp the Alley Thursday.

Iris sculpture dedicated May 24

By Staff Report · 24 May 2024 · Comments Off on Iris sculpture dedicated May 24

A new sculpture was dedicated Friday.

Augusta Symphony marks 70 years and prepares for new season

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 May 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony marks 70 years and prepares for new season

The Augusta Symphony celebrates its 70th anniversary May 23.

ArtScape: Historic photography and contemporary lyrics inspire local artist

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Historic photography and contemporary lyrics inspire local artist

Syd Padgett is working on an upcoming exhibition in Atlanta using tintype images.

Mural highlights work of Salvation Army

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2024 · Comments Off on Mural highlights work of Salvation Army

Two artists are painting a mural inside the new Salvation Army Family Store in Columbia County, which is set for a June opening.

In pictures: Hot dog champ wins second straight title

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 May 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Hot dog champ wins second straight title

Scenes from Wiener Fest May 18.

Tony Award-winning musical makes its Augusta premiere at Le Chat Noir

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 May 2024 · Comments Off on Tony Award-winning musical makes its Augusta premiere at Le Chat Noir

“Urinetown,” the winner of three Tony Awards, will be at Le Chat Noir for five performances starting May 17.

Artist hopes people fold requests into paper airplanes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 May 2024 · Comments Off on Artist hopes people fold requests into paper airplanes

Ben Folds bring his Paper Airplane Request Tour to the Bell Auditorium May 31.

‘Mister Sleep’ filmmaker returns to shoot another movie in area during month of May

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 May 2024 · 1

A psychological thriller is being shot in the Augusta area this month.

Column: The Northern Lights point to something good

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 May 2024 · 1

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor muses about the appearance of the Northern Lights and the goodness of God in her latest column.

Ghost hunter brings unique conversation to the Miller Theater May 16

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 May 2024 · Comments Off on Ghost hunter brings unique conversation to the Miller Theater May 16

Dustin Pari of “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Hunters International” will be at the Miller Theater Thursday.

Wiener Fest organizers relish event’s return

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2024 · Comments Off on Wiener Fest organizers relish event’s return

Wiener Fest is back for the second straight year.