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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.

Concert to highlight gynecological cancer group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Concert to highlight gynecological cancer group

Kitty Reagan was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2022. On Sept. 5, she’ll be singing with the Les Reagan Singers in “Songs from the Soul,” which will support a gynecological cancer group.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author reflects on life and career at Maxwell Theatre Aug. 22

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Pulitzer Prize-winning author reflects on life and career at Maxwell Theatre Aug. 22

On Friday, two decorated storytellers sat down for an exchange of witty banter at Augusta University’s Maxwell Theatre, and they let an audience of about 350 listen in on their conversation.

Congregation marks first service after completion of hurricane repairs

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Congregation marks first service after completion of hurricane repairs

Eleven months after Hurricane Helene, repairs have been completed at St. John United Methodist Church.

An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich

By Staff Report · 21 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich

Join the Augusta University Writing Project for an evening of stories, laughter and Southern charm with Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize winning author, at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22 at Maxwell Theatre, 2500 Walton Way.

Black Cat Picture Show is back for 11th year Aug. 21-24

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Black Cat Picture Show is back for 11th year Aug. 21-24

The Black Cat Picture Show is back for its 11th film festival from Aug.21-24 at Le Chat Noir.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to haunt Sacred Heart Sept. 25

A special screening of “The Phantom of the Opera” will be Sept. 25 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, with Marietta-based organist Ron Carter returning for his 22nd year.

Blind Willie McTell Music Festival returns for 31st year on Sept. 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Blind Willie McTell Music Festival returns for 31st year on Sept. 6

The 31st Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival will be in Thomson Sept. 6.

Elvis, comic books, puppets headline The Arts at the Etherredge Center season

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Elvis, comic books, puppets headline The Arts at the Etherredge Center season

The Arts at the Etherredge Center features two series each year: The Cultural Series, which presents national and international touring performers, and The Carolina Series, which showcases South Carolina artists.