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Celebrate a century of Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ at the Miller Feb. 7

By Staff Report · 05 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Celebrate a century of Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ at the Miller Feb. 7

Celebrate the centennial of the first performance of Puccini’s opera “Turandot” as a rendition with an international flair comes to the Miller Theater Feb. 7.

Column: Keeping pets and livestock warm and safe during harsh winter weather

By Nick Lovett · 05 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Column: Keeping pets and livestock warm and safe during harsh winter weather

Winter weather means taking extra care for pets and livestock.

Pop! To the Culture: Déjà Vu groundhog style at the Miller

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 04 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: Déjà Vu groundhog style at the Miller

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the next offering in the Movies at the Miller series – “Groundhog Day”.

38 Special continues to rock into the night after 50 years

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on 38 Special continues to rock into the night after 50 years

38 Special will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center Feb. 12.

Column: National Seed Swap Day set for Jan. 31

By Nick Lovett · 31 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Column: National Seed Swap Day set for Jan. 31

National Seed Swap Day is observed on the last Saturday in January each year.

Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre to merge

By Staff Report · 30 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre to merge

The Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre are planning a merger.

‘The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring’ opens Feb. 6 at CANDL Fine Art

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on ‘The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring’ opens Feb. 6 at CANDL Fine Art

“The Day Smell of Mother’s Spring,” a new exhibition of paintings and drawings by the North Carolina–based artist Bob Ray opens with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.

‘Dear Martin’ author to visit Augusta Jan. 29

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Dear Martin’ author to visit Augusta Jan. 29

New York Times’ bestselling author Nic Stone will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 as part of the League of Women Voters of the CSRA’s ongoing Banned Book Club series.

Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 24 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch

Despite the impending arrival of Winter Storm Fern and the dipping temperatures, a Jan. 24 event at the Westobou Gallery on 1129 Broad St. had record numbers.

Chocolate and wine festival scheduled for Feb. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Chocolate and wine festival scheduled for Feb. 7

The Third Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival is scheduled for Feb.  7 at The Market Pavilion.

‘Hello Girls’ musical tells story of forgotten World War I heroes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Hello Girls’ musical tells story of forgotten World War I heroes

Greenbrier High School will present the “Hello Girls” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29-31.

Vinyl is the star at record fair on Jan. 24

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Vinyl is the star at record fair on Jan. 24

The second annual Augusta Vinyl Record Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, at Westobou Gallery.

Aiken choir to perform at Carnegie Hall Jan. 19

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jan 2026 · 1

Aiken’s St. John’s Methodist Church Chancel Choir will be part of 250 mass choir performing Sir Karl Jenkins’ “Stabat Mater” at Carnegie Hall Jan. 19.

Ribbon cut on new Judith Simon Butler Theatre

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Ribbon cut on new Judith Simon Butler Theatre

On Jan. 16, an overflow crowd packed the lobby of the 142-seat Judith Simon Butler Theatre as students, alumni, community leaders and board members spoke about the impact of the theater and its programs.