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Augusta Ballet brings magic of ‘Cinderella’ to stage Sept. 13

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Ballet brings magic of ‘Cinderella’ to stage Sept. 13

“Cinderella” will be performed Saturday at the Columbia Counthyy Performing Arts Center.

New movie filming in Augusta area in September

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on New movie filming in Augusta area in September

A film is being shot in the Augusta area in September.

Photography exhibition captures Augusta after the storm

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Photography exhibition captures Augusta after the storm

“One Year Later: Scenes from the Hurricane” exhibition on display through Oct. 13

In pictures: South Pacific Festival 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: South Pacific Festival 2025

The South Pacific Festival was Saturday in Evans.

Augusta native heads to prestigious artists’ residency

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta native heads to prestigious artists’ residency

Paul Brantley, who will embark on his seventh residency at the MacDowell in New Hampshire on Sept.18, follows in a rich musical heritage established by his performer parents.

Works of Frank Yerby, first African American millionaire novelist, to be highlighted Sept. 4-5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Works of Frank Yerby, first African American millionaire novelist, to be highlighted Sept. 4-5

Events on Sept. 4-5 will highlight the work and legacy of Augusta-born author Frank Yerby.

‘Season of Drought’ filmmakers hope to put a face on homelessness

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Sep 2025 · 1

A documentary aims to tell the story of homelessness

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park!’

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 01 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park!’

Ron Baxley Jr., welcomes readers into “Jurassic Park” in his latest column.

ArtScape: Photography exhibit marks Helene anniversary

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Photography exhibit marks Helene anniversary

New exhibits open this week at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and Westobou.

‘Tea for Three’ is first Presidential Dinner Theatre show after Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Tea for Three’ is first Presidential Dinner Theatre show after Helene

“Tea for Three” will be at the Eisenhower Conference and Catering Center, 19th Street, Building 18400, Fort Gordon, Sept. 5-7. Friday’s performance is already sold out

Burger joint to slide into Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Burger joint to slide into Augusta

A new burger joint should be sliding into Augusta next summer.

Aiken Community Theatre opens season with musical comedy Sept. 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Community Theatre opens season with musical comedy Sept. 5

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” will be performed for two weekends beginning Sept. 5.

Aug. 28 meeting to gauge interest in Columbia County theater group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Aug. 28 meeting to gauge interest in Columbia County theater group

A new theater group may be forming in Columbia County.

Jazz quartet opens Arts at Etherridge Center series in Aiken Sept. 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Jazz quartet opens Arts at Etherridge Center series in Aiken Sept. 5

The award-winning Karla Harris Quartet kicks off the Arts at the Etherredge Center series at 7 p.m. Sept. 5.