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ArtScape: Augustans on canvas, Westobou wrap planned for First Friday and more

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Augustans on canvas, Westobou wrap planned for First Friday and more

Art exhibitions, receptions and fun things are planned in the arts community this weekend and beyond. Here’s a sample of activities.

Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

Shishir Chokshi opened Tire City Potters in 2001.

History comes to life during museum fundraiser

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on History comes to life during museum fundraiser

A Night at the Museum will raise money for the Augusta Museum of History.

Augusta Mini Theatre groundbreaking date set

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre groundbreaking date set

Tyrone Butler has invested his life into the Augusta Mini Theatre. He’ll see a longtime dream fulfilled in 2025.

Patterned after Augusta art school, JNSA2 opens in Atlanta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Patterned after Augusta art school, JNSA2 opens in Atlanta

JNSA2, an affiliate of Augusta’s Jessye Norman School of the Arts, started programming on July 8.

Scenes from the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21 ribbon cutting ceremony

By Staff Report · 22 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Scenes from the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21 ribbon cutting ceremony

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21.

Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

Rebecca Congleton has an eye for photography.

Ribbon cutting scheduled at Augusta Jewish Museum July 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jul 2024 · 1

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Augusta Jewish Museum.

Column: Candlelight concerts at Sacred Heart

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Candlelight concerts at Sacred Heart

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett recently attended a Candlelight Concert at Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

Mobile farmers market rolls out July 19

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Mobile farmers market rolls out July 19

The S.T.O.P. Food Truck is offering a new program. The Sustainable, Tasty, Outreach Project Mobile Farmers Market rolls into the South Augusta Farmers Market, 4104 Windsor Spring Rd., from 5 to 9 p.m. July 19.

Gather by the Ghost Light debuts comedy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Gather by the Ghost Light debuts comedy

A comedy about relationships hits the Le Chat Noir stage on July 19.

Arts in the Heart announces venue change

By Staff Report · 15 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart announces venue change

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival will be held on Broad Street and the Augusta Common after all.

Augusta Choral Society names new artistic director and conductor

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Choral Society names new artistic director and conductor

Marcel Ramalho is the Augusta Choral Society’s new artistic director and conductor.

Augusta Mini Theatre production heads to international theater festival

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre production heads to international theater festival

The Augusta Mini Theatre’s “Telling Our Stories Through Poetry” will be part of the International Black Theatre Festival.