Frank Yerby’s work to be highlighted at Laney Museum
Several events are planned the first week of September to highlight Augusta-born author Frank Yerby.
Grammy nominee plans a night of stories and song on Sept. 5
Grammy-nominated songwriter Shawn Mullins plans a night of stories and songs at the Imperial Theatre on Sept. 5.
ArtScape: Westobou season party, Rhian Swain’s Breaking Barriers returns
This week’s ArtScape column highlights art exhibitions at Westobou and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.
Couple celebrates 75th anniversary on Aug. 19
Vivian and Howard Sims celebrate their 75th anniversary on Aug. 19.
The Black Cat Picture Show is back for its 10th anniversary Aug. 22-25
The 10th annual Black Cat Picture Show will be Aug. 22-25.
‘Votes and Petticoats’ highlights the history of the women’s voting movement
Votes and Petticoats will commemorate the 104th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.
Concert Truck delivers music and Davidson grad to Aiken Sept. 8
Susan Zhang, a classically trained pianist, decided to make music her career while a student at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.
ArtScape: Area authors publish new works
Tarika Holland, John “Stoney” Cannon and Eva Creel have authored new books, while Baillie Conway illustrated one.
Dancer comes home to take post as Colton Ballet Co.’s artistic director
Caitlin McCormack Phibbs comes home to take over as Colton Ballet’s artistic director.
‘The Outsider’ comedy to come to dinner theater stage
It’s a comedy that its director believe both sides of the political spectrum will think is funny.
Mother’s Finest brings a party to the stage Aug. 9
Mother’s Finest performs Aug. 9 at the Miller Theater.
ArtScape: New August exhibitions at Gertrude Herbert and CANDL
A peek at Heather Rene Dunaway’s latest exhibit as well as Andrew Swift’s debut exhibition.
August Wilson plays to be highlighted through series of readings at Laney museum
Jerome Preston Bates will perform a reading of August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” at 6 p.m., Aug. 31, at the museum.
Feature photo for Aug. 3, 2024
Heavy thunderstorms swept through the area Saturday, but there was a break in the gloom.
