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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.

Highlighting 150 years of American music, ‘Main Street Souvenirs’ comes to Aiken

By Staff Report · 14 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Highlighting 150 years of American music, ‘Main Street Souvenirs’ comes to Aiken

Scott Kirby’s Main Street Souvenirs on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Etherredge Center on the campus of the University of South Carolina Aiken.

Column: Winter feels different this year in the CSRA

By Nick Lovett · 13 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Column: Winter feels different this year in the CSRA

For gardeners and farmers, this warm January weather pattern presents both opportunity and caution.

Augusta Mini Theatre gala events postponed

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre gala events postponed

Due to illness, the gala weekend planned for the Augusta Mini Theatre Jan.16-18 has been altered.

‘Between Two Banks’ highlights artwork of the Savannah River

By Staff Report · 09 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Between Two Banks’ highlights artwork of the Savannah River

Between Two Banks, an art exhibition highlighting the Savannah River, will be on display through March 25 at Augusta & Co.

Buddhist monks stop in Edgefield County on Day 74 of their Walk for Peace

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jan 2026 · 1

Jan. 7 was Day 74 of the Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace. They stopped in Edgefield County.