Loyal fans of the music coming out of Athens, Ga., more than three decades ago won’t soon forget when Rolling Stones declared R.E.M. as “America’s Best Band” in 1987. But drummer…
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Dancer Hillary-Marie — who specializes in one of America’s greatest art forms, tap dance — will be taking the stage for Westobou at Augusta University’s Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre with…
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For three nights during Westobou Festival, the Augusta Common will light up with all sorts of activities for the whole family. Westobou Central will take over the area at 8th…
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One of the biggest names that will grace Augusta during the Westobou Festival this year is comedian and actor Kevin Hart. Hart broke onto the comedy scene when he quit…
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When Kristi Jilson, the executive director of Westobou, came to Augusta back in 2014, she wanted to hear what people really thought about the city’s ever-evolving multi-arts festival with an…
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A few days before Hurricane Irma brought tropical weather to the Augusta area, Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival organizers were wary of what effects it might have on…
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Disney will be decking out the James Brown Arena this week, with the “Disney on Ice: Dream Big” show taking over the venue for four days, starting Thursday, Sept. 21.…
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If you’ve lived in Augusta any length of time, you’re probably aware of the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival that takes place every fall. In its 37th year,…
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While on the road to a show last week, Kenny George of the Kenny George Band talked about how his band is picking up the pieces after the unexpected death…
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Musician Ben Folds is well-known for his decades-long musical career, but anyone who’s less than a super-fan might be surprised to learn that he also is a respectable photographer. He…