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Mahjong inspires porcelain painting class

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Mahjong inspires porcelain painting class

The motif on a mahjong tile led to a group of women venturing into China painting.

Black Cat Picture Show returns for 12th year

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Black Cat Picture Show returns for 12th year

The 12th annual Black Cat Picture Show will be Aug. 20-23 at Le Chat Noir.

Former AU art professor to talk about current exhibition at CANDL Fine Art

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Former AU art professor to talk about current exhibition at CANDL Fine Art

Janice Williams Whiting will give an artist’s talk on Aug. 22 at CANDLE Fine Art.

Augusta man pens 100 books

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Aug 2026 · 2

A 93 year-old Augustan recently published what he said is his final book. He’s written more than 100 books.

Westobou 2025-2026 season wrap

By Staff Report · 07 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Westobou 2025-2026 season wrap

Westobou wrapped its season on Aug. 7.

Gibbes Museum extends deadline for 2026 Society 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art

By Staff Report · 07 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Gibbes Museum extends deadline for 2026 Society 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art

The Gibbes Museum of Art has announced the extension of the submission deadline for the Society 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art ‒ the new deadline is Sept. 14 for the $10,000 artist prize competition.

Musician celebrates new single with Augusta show

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Musician celebrates new single with Augusta show

Cody Bolden and the Roadhands will celebrate the release of his new single “Keep You Wishing” Friday, Aug. 7 in Augusta.

Mural highlights urban farm at Master’s Table Soup Kitchen

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Mural highlights urban farm at Master’s Table Soup Kitchen

A wall at the Golden Harvest Food Bank’s urban garden at the Master’s Table Soup Kitchen is getting a facelift thanks to a team of artists.

Tickets for Columbia County Fall Concert Series go on sale Aug. 7

By Staff Report · 03 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Tickets for Columbia County Fall Concert Series go on sale Aug. 7

Southern rock, classic country and modern country rock are highlighted in the Columbia County Fall Concert Series.

Solomon Jaye will tap into Augusta on Aug. 8

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Solomon Jaye will tap into Augusta on Aug. 8

Tap dancer and singer Solomon Jaye will perform Saturday, Aug. 8, as part of Augusta Amusements’ inaugural season at the Kroc Center.

History comes alive through the Night at the Museum program Aug. 13

By Special To Augusta Good News · 02 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on History comes alive through the Night at the Museum program Aug. 13

Meet notable Augustans at the Night at the Museum program on Aug. 13.

Pop! To the Culture: New Spider-Man pops off screen in 3-D

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 02 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: New Spider-Man pops off screen in 3-D

Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. shares his impressions of the newest Spider-Man flick.

Shane Peterman steps into newest role

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Shane Peterman steps into newest role

Shane Peterman has multiple full plates as he steps into the newly created role of CEO of the Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre.

Be part of a captive audience with the Folsom Prison Experience Aug. 8

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Be part of a captive audience with the Folsom Prison Experience Aug. 8

Johnny Cash fans can step back in time to experience Cash’s Jan. 13, 1968 Folsom Prison concert at the Miller Theater Aug. 8.