Jewish food with a Southern flair highlights Feb. 22 program
On Feb. 22, the Augusta Jewish Museum will present Rachel Gordin Barnett and Lyssa Kligman Harvey, the authors of “Kugels & Collard”. They will lead a discussion exploring how recipes, photographs and personal memories reveal generations of tradition, identity and cultural exchange at the Southern Jewish table.
Georgia could get new official state flower
A proposal at the Georgia Capitol would replace Georgia’s official state flower, the Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata), with the sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) and permanently designate April as Georgia Native Plant Month.
Singer embarks on new direction with Feb. 28 concert
On Feb. 28, Jamal Moore will be back home to celebrate new beginnings as he performs his first solo concert in the Augusta area in eight years. “Full Circle: A Homecoming Celebration” will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Hardin Auditorium.
Faith Column: What are you giving up for Lent?
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18. The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor shares her thoughts on what she’s giving up this year.
Sacred Heart plays vital role in movie filmed in Augusta
Sacred Heart Cultural Center plays a huge role in a new feature film.
Column: What Did You Expect to See?
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor reflects on the monks’ Walk for Peace and seeing them on Jan. 7 as they passed through Edgefield County.
Filmed in Augusta, ‘The Observance’ prepares for Valentine weekend opening
Cast and crew of “The Observance” attended a Feb. 9 screening. The movie opens nationwide Friday.
Chesnutt to bring fan favorites to Miller Feb. 13
The Mark Chesnutt concert has been cancelled due to unforeseen vocal issues, according to an email from the Miller Theater. All tickets will be refunded.
Aiken teens bring story of Anne Frank to stage
The Aiken Community Theatre Youth Wing will bring “The Diary of Anne Frank” to the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 13-15 and 20-21.
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
Winter weather means taking extra care for pets and livestock.
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
38 Special will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center Feb. 12.
Column: National Seed Swap Day set for Jan. 31
National Seed Swap Day is observed on the last Saturday in January each year.
