German pianist will share talent with students

World-class German pianist Alexander Schimpf will come to Augusta on Oct. 7 not only to share his talents for listeners of classical music, but also for the next generation of practitioners.
By Jeremy Craig

Funk concert pays tribute to Brown

Augusta got funky Thursday night as the Westobou Festival rocked downtown and reminded the city of its soulful roots.
By Meg Mirshak

The Artside: Holley will unveil sculpture celebrating James Brown

Lonnie Holley's work is being featured in Augusta this week for the Westobou Festival.
By Keith Claussen

Brown's ex-band members part of Westobou

Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley, both former members of the James Brown band, will perform Thursday at Old Academy of Richmond County on Telfair Street.
By Timothy Cox

Monae asks Paine students to vote

Volunteers at Paine College were registering students during singer Janelle Monae's visit, and some public high schools are making applications available on campus.
By Tracey McManus

Young volunteers are Westobou ambassadors

They will be easy to spot. More than 70 children and teenagers wearing blue T-shirts will be everywhere downtown, helping with the Westobou Festival.
By Lisa Kaylor

Grants fund arts, projects

The legacy of Augusta author Berry Fleming continues to support the arts and history in Augusta with this year’s award of Porter Fleming Foundation grants.
By Susan McCord
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