On this episode of Augusta Beat, Rickey talks with Coco Rubio of Augusta University's Maxwell Theatre about Jag Jam Music and Arts Festival on Saturday April 19, 2025 from 3pm - 8pm. We also discussed the history of Downtown Augusta's revitalization that Coco helped start with Soul Bar in 1995.

To learn more about Jag Jam visit www.augusta.edu/maxwelltheatre.

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On this episode of Augusta Beat, Rickey talks with Matt Porter, Executive Director of Westobou, a non-profit contemporary arts organization based in Dowtown Augusta. Rickey and Matt talked about Westobou's evolution as an organization, as well as how you can get involved with Westobou as an artist and a patron of the arts.

To learn more about Westobou visit https://www.westobou.org/. You can visit their gallery and see their current exhibition at 1129 Broad St Monday - Saturday. Hours on their website.

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On this episode of Augusta Beat, Rickey talks with artist and teacher A.C. Daniel about his work as an artist in the CSRA and how his reading and spirituality influence his art.

To learn more about A.C. you can follow him on Instagram @a.c.sart. Or read about him from The Greater Augusta Arts Council HERE.

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On this episode of Augusta Beat, Rickey talks with Author, Writer, and Minister Danté Stewart. Danté is the author of 'Shoutin In the Fire: An American Epistle', and his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, ESPN, NPR, and more! We discussed Danté's work, and talked about what it means to be a black writer in today's world.

To learn more about Danté visit dantecstewart.com. Or follow him on Instagram @stewartdantec

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On this episode of Augusta Beat, Rickey talks with Denise Tucker, Executive Director of The Greater Augusta Arts Council about her work in the Augusta Arts community and how she got to where she is today.

To learn more about GAAC visit augustaarts.com.

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This is Augusta Beat Podcast! Your source for the heartbeat of Augusta and the CSRA. Join Rickey Jones each week as he has conversations with the tastemakers of Augusta, and keeps you updated on the coolest people, places, and spaces the Garden City has to offer.