Lifestyles

Pop! To The Culture: Literary events at the Book Tavern

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 21 Dec 2025 · 2

In this column, Ron Baxley Jr. takes readers behind the scenes at a literary event at the Book Tavern Dec. 20, 2025.

When it comes to plants, the Winter Solstice is all about daylight — or lack thereof

By Nick Lovett · 20 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on When it comes to plants, the Winter Solstice is all about daylight — or lack thereof

The Winter Solstice is Dec. 21.

Artists to paint mural at Master’s Table

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Artists to paint mural at Master’s Table

A new mural is going up at the Master’s Table.

Column: Tossing Christmas

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 18 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Tossing Christmas

In this column, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor highlights the love, joy and peace that can be found in this chaotic time of year.

Christmas songs and artists with Augusta ties

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Christmas songs and artists with Augusta ties

Some of those artists you’re hearing on the radio, streaming platforms or at your favorite store have ties to Augusta.

In pictures: Hanukkah celebration 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Hanukkah celebration 2025

Members of Augusta’s Jewish community gathered at the Evans Towne Center Park Dec. 14 to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.

Column: Starting a backyard greenhouse in the CSRA

By Nick Lovett · 13 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Starting a backyard greenhouse in the CSRA

A winter greenhouse nurtures a spring harvest and doesn’t have to break the bank. Nick Lovett shares more in this column.

In pictures: Return to Bethlehem 2025

By Mike Adams · 12 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Return to Bethlehem 2025

Grace United Methodist Church’s Return to Bethlehem brings an immersive nativity experience.

Thriller shot in Augusta will make theatrical debut Valentine’s weekend 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Thriller shot in Augusta will make theatrical debut Valentine’s weekend 2026

“The Observance,” a thriller flick shot in the Augusta area in 2024, is set for a theatrical release Valentine’s Day weekend 2026, Friday, Feb. 13, at AMC Theatres nationwide. The theatrical trailer dropped Dec. 12.

Celtic Angels to bring an Irish Christmas to Evans Dec. 20

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Celtic Angels to bring an Irish Christmas to Evans Dec. 20

The Celtic Angels Christmas will be at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 2025 at the Hardin Auditorium in Evans.

Longest night service planned for those who grieve

By Staff Report · 11 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Longest night service planned for those who grieve

Join the congregation at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd., at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 for the Longest Night service.

‘Noir at the Bar’ features a night of storytelling

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Noir at the Bar’ features a night of storytelling

Novelists will share stories at “Noir at the Bar” Dec. 13 at Le Chat Noir, 304 8th St.

‘Behold the Star’ celebrates Christmas through multiple musical genres

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Behold the Star’ celebrates Christmas through multiple musical genres

“Behold the Star” will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2025 at the Augusta University Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 08 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods

Ron Baxley Jr. remembers the first time he saw “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Miller Theater.