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Winters brings ‘heartfelt vibe’ to Soul Bar Sept. 18

By Staff Report · 16 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Winters brings ‘heartfelt vibe’ to Soul Bar Sept. 18

Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters will be at the Soul Bar Sept. 18.

Concerts with a Cause opens 2025-2026 season with celebration

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Concerts with a Cause opens 2025-2026 season with celebration

The 2025-2026 concert season begins with a celebratory event at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 featuring five pianists playing the new Steinway C at St. John United Methodist Church.

Augusta Jr. Players bring ‘Beetlejuice’ to stage Sept. 26-27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Jr. Players bring ‘Beetlejuice’ to stage Sept. 26-27

The ghost-with-the-most comes to the Kroc Center stage Sept. 26-27 as the Augusta Jr. Players present “Beetlejuice Jr.”

Horticulturist shares secret of Southern gardens

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Horticulturist shares secret of Southern gardens

The former curator of the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens and the owner of The Funky Little Flower Farm, Jenks Farmer knows a lot about Southern gardening.

ArtScape: AU Faculty Mixtape, Palmetto Park and Pond ribbon cutting

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: AU Faculty Mixtape, Palmetto Park and Pond ribbon cutting

The opening reception for the AU Faculty Mixtape exhibition and the ribbon cutting a new permanent display at the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta are scheduled for Sept. 18.

Netflix comedian to bring laughs to Columbia County Sept. 20

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Netflix comedian to bring laughs to Columbia County Sept. 20

Comedian Sheng Wang will perform at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center Sept. 20.

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.