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Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

Ron Carter will play the organ at Sacred Heart Cultural Center’s silent movie night on Sept. 12.

In The Zone With: Beau Polcha

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In The Zone With: Beau Polcha

Beau Polcha, an Augusta Prep junior, scored a school record of six touchdowns on Aug. 30.

Arts council director reflects on 27-year career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Sep 2024 · 2

Brenda Durant plans to retire in October after 27 years as executive director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council.

Frank Yerby’s work to be highlighted at Laney Museum

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Frank Yerby’s work to be highlighted at Laney Museum

Several events are planned the first week of September to highlight Augusta-born author Frank Yerby.

Aiken native to compete in Paris 2024 Paralympics

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken native to compete in Paris 2024 Paralympics

Ellen Geddes will compete in her second Paralympics in wheelchair fencing. The events are scheduled for Sept. 4-7.

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Recent AU grad cycles cross country for charity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Aug 2024 · 1

Jack West cycled from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

Couple celebrates 75th anniversary on Aug. 19

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Couple celebrates 75th anniversary on Aug. 19

Vivian and Howard Sims celebrate their 75th anniversary on Aug. 19.

Concert Truck delivers music and Davidson grad to Aiken Sept. 8

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Concert Truck delivers music and Davidson grad to Aiken Sept. 8

Susan Zhang, a classically trained pianist, decided to make music her career while a student at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.

Dancer comes home to take post as Colton Ballet Co.’s artistic director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Dancer comes home to take post as Colton Ballet Co.’s artistic director

Caitlin McCormack Phibbs comes home to take over as Colton Ballet’s artistic director.

ARC grad to photograph Paralympics for Associated Press

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Aug 2024 · 1

Felix Scheyer will photograph the Paralympics in Paris at the end of August.

Stanton reflects on three years as Fort Eisenhower commander

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Stanton reflects on three years as Fort Eisenhower commander

Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton will relinquish command of the U.S. Cyber Center of Excellence Aug. 2 to Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic.

Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Clay sculpted artist’s interest from early age

Shishir Chokshi opened Tire City Potters in 2001.

A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on A tale of two Olympics: brothers-in-law shared gold medal dreams

Brothers-in-law Dacre Stoker and Michel Vaillancourt took different paths on their quests for Olympic gold.

Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Street photographer captures spontaneous side of life

Rebecca Congleton has an eye for photography.