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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Cher in the City: 'Dreamgirls' will bring memories to life

Perhaps playing dress up was less about being Diana Ross glamorous and more about wanting to be just like my mom. I can capture the essence of both on May 28 when 'Dreamgirls' shows at Bell ...

By Cher Best

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Artside: Paintings, pottery among collections donated to Morris Museum

Two new shows spotlighting the work of Southern regional artists have opened at the Morris Museum of Art.

By Keith Claussen

Le Chat presents 'August: Osage County' to close season

A dark but comedic tale, "August: Osage County" tells the story of a dysfunctional family struggling to be better than they are.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Summer Camps Guide 2013: ARTS

Find the perfect camp for your artist, dancer, musician or actor.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Pop Rocks: Cirque 'Quidam' proves a venue can be transformed

It was hard to believe that Cirque du Soleil's magic would be able to turn James Brown Arena into something spectacular. But it did.

By Steven Uhles

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Artist Portrait: Rhian Swain

Rhian Swain enjoys experimenting with new art forms.

By Charmain Z. Brackett

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre presents golf farce

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre presents 'The Fox on the Fairway' during May.

By Charmain Z. Brackett

Skip along colorful sidewalks at Art in the Park

The annual Art in the Park arts festival will be Saturday, May 13, at the Columbia County Amphitheater and Memorial Gardens.

By Valerie Rowell

Pops! Under the Stars to close Symphony season

Symphony Orchestra Augusta's annual Pops! Under the Stars will be held Saturday, May 11, at Evans Towne Center Park's Lady Antebellum Pavilion.

By Deborah G. Steele

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Artists in community invited to design Applause cover

Share your talent and your art could be on the cover of our 2013 Arts Preview Edition.

Dance Augusta to present contemporary ballet

Dance Augusta trades classical ballet for more moden dance styles in its upcoming spring production Parallels.

By Meg Mirshak

The Artside: New series by Edward Rice opens May 4

Edward Rice's new series will debut Saturday, May 4, in a show titled Edifice Complex at the Fire House Gallery, 605 Mulberry St. in Louisville, Ga.

By Keith Claussen

Actor has been living role for 'King and I'

When approaching his portrayal of the King in The Augusta Players production of The King and I, Michael Hamilton felt he only had one choice.

By Charmain Z. Brackett

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Jump rope artist loves spotlight in Cirque du Soleil 'Quidam'

Adrienn Banhegyi had no idea when she started jumping rope as a child in Hungary that it would lead to incredible career opportunities. You can see her perform with Cirque du Soleil "Quidam" on ...

By Charmain Z. Brackett