Arts And Culture In Augusta, Georgia
The culture of Augusta, Georgia is influenced by the many different perspectives and histories of its community members, as well as its own history. The large African American population of the area as well as the city's rural surroundings have affected the types of festivals and culture produced within the city. Another major influence on the culture of the city is the annual Masters golf tournament held in April of each year. The most prolific cultural medium produced by the city is its musicians, as evidenced by James Brown, Jessye Norman, and Wycliffe Gordon.
Read more about Arts And Culture In Augusta, Georgia: Large Events and Festivals, Theater and Dance, Musical Venues and Companies, Artists' Row, Museums, Historical Sites, and Other Points of Cultural Interest, Other Arts Organizations
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