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‘The Piano Doctor’ brings a fading art to local churches and homes
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A man known around the world as “The Piano Doctor” is making stops across the Southeast. Tim Arbisi is a traveling piano tuner who has worked with legendary musicians like Bob Dylan, LeAnn Rimes, and even members of the Rolling Stones. While working at a piano shop in Augusta, a piano was sold with a broken key — and no technician was available. So, he fixed it himself and later learned how to tune pianos.
The Augusta Chronicle
Lights, camera, Aiken: University to hold international film festival
The University of South Carolina Aiken is bringing back its annual International Film Festival. Movies, both live-action and animated, from France, Spain, India, South Korea, and elsewhere will be screened. The foreign-language films will be subtitled in English. Each Wednesday – Feb. 11, 18, and 25 – two movies will be screened in Penland 106 and Humanities 116 on the USCA campus. Faculty will lead discussions after each film "to discuss the nuances and get deeper insights into the film’s creative and cultural significance," according to the festival's webpage . For more information, contact Dr. Ángel M. Rañales, angel.ranales@usca.edu. Augusta Eats: JJ's Wings & Seafood is a local favorite for unexpected flavors This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Lights, camera, Aiken: University to hold international film festival
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The Fried Chicken At This BBQ Restaurant In South Carolina Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In the heart of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, there’s a barbecue joint that’s been making locals swoon and visitors detour for miles. Shealy’s Bar-B-Que isn’t just another roadside attraction—it’s a culinary institution where the fried chicken might just be even more legendary than the barbecue that gives the place its name.
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Chocolate and Wine festival comes to Columbia County
The market pavilion in Columbia County hosted the third annual Chocolate and Wine Festival Saturday.
The Augusta Chronicle
Take a look: Toni "Cake Lady" Allen serves up sweet treats
Toni "Cake Lady" Allen serves up sweet treats from her custom-made dessert vending machine and storefront on Peach Orchard Road. More: SEE IT: Meet the 'Cake Lady' of south Augusta at Lavish Treats This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: Toni "Cake Lady" Allen serves up sweet treats
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5th annual Artists of Color show takes place in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Saturday was the fifth annual Artists of Color show in North Augusta. The event was held at the Arts and Heritage Center and celebrated African American and other artists of color. It featured 30 artists from the CSRA and sthe urrounding area and over 120...
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06 Feb Augusta Handmade Fair Spring 2026 Pop-Up Events
Due to ongoing downtown construction, Augusta Handmade Fair will host multiple smaller pop-up events across the CSRA instead of one large spring fair. These events will take place from March through the end of May 2026, providing multiple opportunities for vendors to participate throughout the region. The Spring 2026 pop-up...
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Aiken teens bring story of Anne Frank to stage
Anne Frank’s words have challenged generations, and The Aiken Community Theatre Youth Wing will bring her story to the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 13-15 and 20-21. “When ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ premiered on Broadway in 1955, audiences already knew the tragic ending of Anne’s story....
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Dos Potrillos Food Truck Prepares to Open Brick-and-Mortar Location
A popular Mexican food truck in Aiken is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant. Dos Potrillos Mexican Restaurant, owned by the Garibay family, will open at 119 Laurens St., taking over the former Proper Plate location, according to a Facebook post. They currently operate at 2286 SC-19 as a...
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Movies and TV shows casting in Augusta
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
The Augusta Chronicle
Augusta Eats: Augusta baker sells 'Lavish Treats' via vending machine
This might be the best vending machine ever. But it's not your typical vending machine. This vending machine is filled with fresh, delicious, homemade slices of cake. It's the brainchild of Toni Allen, who has faced some of life's toughest hardships by turning her love for baking into a thriving business that lets her do it all. Today, she has The Lavish Treats Boutique, a successful bakery on Peach Orchard Road with a vending machine out front that's filled with big slices of delicious cake that often has people lined up through the parking lot to the road waiting to buy a piece. Augusta Eats: Aroma's Italian Grill owner says consistency key to success It all started years ago when Allen, who was working as an assistant manager in a local office, realized she had to make some big changes in her life. Her husband, who has had a kidney transplant and was having other medical issues, and her son, who suffers from cerebral palsy, needed more care, she said. "I needed to be home with them," she said. So she quit her office job and started making and selling "Happy Birthday" yard signs, she said. One day, she decided
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Strategy will be key at Savannah River opener on Clarks Hill
APPLING, Ga. — Straddling the Georgia-South Carolina border, Clarks Hill Lake is hard to miss on a map thanks to its length. At more than 70,000 acres, it produces some dramatically different fishing conditions depending on what end an angler chooses. And competitors will need to make choices at...
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Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: February 6-February 8
From cosmic twang and operatic drama to intimate piano melodies, weekend activities in Augusta deliver a rich mix of live performances across genres and moods. Whether it's Molly Tuttle and Marty Stuart igniting the stage, the sweeping grandeur of "Turandot," or a reflective evening with David Nevue at the piano, the lineup pairs big artistic statements with quieter, soul-stirring moments.
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The Legendary BBQ Joint In South Carolina Where $13.50 Gets You A Whole Meal And More
Tucked away in the heart of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, there’s a barbecue sanctuary that defies the modern world’s inflation with prices that seem frozen in time. Shealy’s Bar-B-Que isn’t just serving up plates of Southern comfort—it’s offering a full-fledged feast that won’t empty your wallet....
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Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: February 6-February 8
From cosmic twang and operatic drama to intimate piano melodies, weekend activities in Augusta deliver a rich mix of live performances across genres and moods. Whether it's Molly Tuttle and Marty Stuart igniting the stage, the sweeping grandeur of "Turandot," or a reflective evening with David Nevue at the piano, the lineup pairs big artistic statements with quieter, soul-stirring moments.
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JENNIE: Tony Howard’s Motown Review Feb. 7th
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Tickets are going fast for Tony Howard’s big Motown Revue, coming up Saturday, Feb. 7th at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Proceeds benefit Safe Homes of Augusta. Doors open at 6pm. The show starts at 7:00! Tony will have a variety of performers on stage with him, including the lovely TuTu […]
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This Gorgeous State Park In Georgia Feels Like Miles Away From Everything
Have you ever stumbled upon a place so serene and beautiful that it feels like you’ve discovered a secret portal to another world?. That’s exactly what awaits at Elijah Clark State Park, tucked away on the shores of Clarks Hill Lake in Lincolnton, Georgia. In our hyperconnected, always-on...