Women are at the heart of quintet Seraph Brass
Things to DoLifeMary Elizabeth Bowden liked to mimic her brothers as she was growing up so when she decided to start playing an instrument, she followed their lead and took up the trumpet. Read more...
View ArticleThe Artside: Storyland, Fort Gordon theater groups celebrate achievements
ColumnistsThings to DoTen years ago, I had the opportunity to take the stage with an incredible group of people. I was one of three fairies in Storyland Theatre’s Beware What You Ask of A Fairy. Nancy...
View ArticleWine Time: Petite Siréne Bordeaux 2015
ColumnistsThings to DoCost: $19-$21 Read more Columnist Photos Dennis Sodomka
View ArticleChicago, going strong after 50 years, to play in Augusta
Things to DoIn February this year, the members of Chicago had a celebratory dinner to mark their 50th anniversary as an active touring band. Trombonist James Pankow, one of the three remaining original...
View ArticlePodcasts to listen to: The best writing podcasts
Things to DoWriting isn’t one of the easiest skills to master, but in almost all walks of life, writing is one of the most essential skills. Although some dream of one day writing the greatest novel...
View ArticleBorder Bash moves north of the state line for friendly rivalry
Things to DoThe 24th annual Border Bash will move Friday night, Nov. 3, for the first time to the South Carolina side of the Savannah River and will feature two national musical acts and one popular...
View ArticleSouthern City Film Festival grows for second year
Things to DoJustin Wheelon knows the difference a year can make. Read more Correspondent Photos Charmain Z. Brackett
View ArticleRamblin’ Rhodes: Justin Townes Earle brings Americana sound to Imperial
ColumnistsThings to DoAmericana music artist Justin Townes Earle, son of singer-songwriter Steve Earle (Guitar Town) and namesake of the late Townes Van Zandt (Pancho &Lefty), is heading this way...
View ArticleThe Artside: New exhibits for fall offer mix of all media
ColumnistsThings to DoA new month means new art exhibits around town. Read more Columnist Photos Charmain Z. Brackett
View ArticlePop Rocks: Desert Island Discs inspires look at choices of the locals
ColumnistsThings to DoI’ve long been fascinated by the BBC Radio program Desert Island Discs and recently, curious and inspired, I made inquiries of a variety of Augusta-area musicians, makers and...
View ArticleRamblin' Rhodes: Jennings, Spangler to perform at inaugural Veterans Day event
ColumnistsThings to DoWaylon Albright “Shooter” Jennings, son of country music legends Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, will headline the “CSRA Veterans Day Tribute Concert” this weekend in Evans....
View Article‘Fanny’s Fantastic Food Frolic’ explores unity, diversity
Things to Do“Variety is the spice of life that gives life all of its flavor,” is a line from Fanny’s Fantastic Food Frolic, the fall production from Augusta University’s Department of Communication and...
View ArticleVeterans Day events in Augusta area
NewsThings to DoThere will be a number of local Veterans Day events for residents to attend this year. Read more Photos Staff
View ArticleStraight No Chaser to bring a cappella to Augusta
Things to DoThe decade-old video uploaded to YouTube was a Christmas memory from their college days at Indiana University. Read more Correspondent Photos Charmain Z. Brackett
View ArticleWine Time: Ramey Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard 2014, Russian River Valley
Things to DoColumnistsCost: $64-$66 Read more Columnist Photos Dennis Sodomka
View ArticleRamblin’ Rhodes: Critics praise Jones’ last album, Soul of a Woman
ColumnistsThings to DoThe release on Friday, Nov. 17, of the new album Soul of a Woman by rhythm and blues superstar Sharon Jones &The Dap-Kings already is following the pattern of her past Daptone...
View ArticleThe Artside: ‘Misconception’ returns with a few twists
Things to DoColumnistsMark and Nicole Swanson will be bringing back Misconception: The Lost Gospel of Christmas in December with a special guest director and several new twists. Read more Columnist...
View ArticlePop Rocks: How is ‘family fare’ defined in the entertainment world?
Things to DoColumnistsLast week, I had the good fortune to spend the day with this year’s Leadership Augusta class, introducing it to not only some names and faces from Augusta’s vibrant creative...
View ArticleAugusta on Ice will turn Augusta Common into winter wonderland
Things to DoMother Nature may not give Augusta snow and ice for the holidays, but a new attraction promises to bring a frozen twist to the season. Read more Correspondent Photos Charmain Z. Brackett
View ArticlePeople magazine names Blake Shelton its Sexiest Man Alive 2017
Things to DoNEW YORK - People magazine named Blake Shelton its Sexiest Man Alive for 2017 on Tuesday, but it took some convincing by his girlfriend Gwen Stefani to get her guy on board. Read more...
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