Bonham House—Last Of Its Kind
May 9, 2024
By Tom Poland In Saluda County an old homeplace sits on brick piers. It’s as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar, but that wasn’t always the case. Some refer…
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Exploring Art: Workshop Series at the Laurens County Museum
May 8, 2024
Renowned art teacher Jim Brinson is extending a warm invitation to art enthusiasts and beginners alike through the Art Group & Workshop at the Laurens County Museum. This new initiative…
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Premier Arts Collective presents “Art Speaks” exhibition at Camperdown Greenville
May 8, 2024
Premier Arts Collective (PAC) presents Art Speaks: a captivating visual exhibition that explores how art speaks when words may fail. All works of art displayed on the outdoor Art Walk…
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Columbia Museum of Art June 2024 Exhibitions and Events calendar
May 8, 2024
EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view June 15 through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has long been a muse in…
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Polish Ambassador extolls Summerville Orchestra’s grand finale May 17 & 18
May 6, 2024
Who would have thought the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland would announce his “honorary patronage” for the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.)? Well, the ambassador himself did when he learned the…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024
Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a…
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South Carolina ETV series “Echoes and Insights” explores Toni Morrison’s iconic interview
May 6, 2024
The captivating South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series Echoes and Insights revitalizes timeless conversations pulled from SCETV’s media archive. Each episode revisits pivotal moments, featuring voices and perspectives of influential figures from the…
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One of the best birthdays of my whole life
May 2, 2024
By Jeff Becraft In all my years, I have never taken time off for my birthday… until two Fridays ago. It had been four years since our son and…
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Applications open for 15th annual Indie Craft Parade
May 1, 2024
Indie Craft Parade, Greenville’s celebration of all things handmade is accepting artist applications for its fifteenth annual festival. The juried festival recognizes excellence in handcrafted art and will feature the…
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Lexington School District Two opens new Performing Arts Center
May 1, 2024State-of-the-art facility to transform arts education for Lexington Two students and beyond Lexington School District Two proudly announces the grand opening of its new 103,400-square-foot Performing Arts Center and district…
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The Great Cicada Uprising
May 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Its exoskeleton brings the creature in Alien to mind. It’s armed with needle-sharp claws and glistens as if waxed. It bristles with filaments like stinging nettle,…
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Jennifer York awarded 2024 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year
April 30, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation announced Jennifer York as the 2024 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year. The award supports the creation of new artwork representing the look and feel of the…
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‘American Jukebox’ trilogy pulls out all the stops with the best music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s
April 29, 2024
Brad and Jennifer Moranz may have saved the best for last as they wrap up their popular summertime show “American Jukebox.” This third and final show in the series highlights…
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A Summer of Big Screen Magic: The Nick announces kids summer movies series
April 29, 2024
The Nick announces its newest offering for 2024: the Kids Summer Movies series! From June to July, families are invited to visit Columbia’s beloved nonprofit movie theater for a nostalgic…
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House of Blues founder celebrates music venue groundbreaking
April 29, 2024
The city’s musical community celebrated Thursday, as ground was broken for Trueline, a live music venue coming to the city’s West End. Jackhammers, celebrity drop-ins and (of course) live music…
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s A Flock of Seagulls headed to Harbison Theatre this May!
April 25, 2024
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Flock of Seagulls A New Wave Legacy is on the path to Harbison Theatre! A Flock of Seagulls, the iconic new wave…
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Long Lost Lisbon
April 24, 2024
By Tom Poland “The oak was so big, five men could link hands and not reach around it.” On a clear December day I walked where about eight feet…
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Onespartanburg, Inc., Truist Financial Corporation, partner to offer state’s only Truist Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Certification program
April 23, 2024
OneSpartanburg, Inc. and Truist Financial Corporation have partnered to offer the first-of-its-kind Truist Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Certification program to local high school students. The first cohort to earn this certification…
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Get ready to ride the wave to South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s Nickelodeon THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
April 23, 2024
Get Ready To Ride The Wave To South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s Nickelodeon THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! As SpongeBob himself says, “What’s better than serving up smiles?” That’s exactly what South Carolina…
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International Ballet announces Swan Lake debut in Greenville
April 23, 2024
Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova is gearing up for a full length production of Swan Lake May 25-26, 2024 at Peace Concert Hall. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score will be performed live by…
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Presbyterian College Jazz Concert Blends Genres for a Night of Musical Fusion
April 22, 2024
Get ready to experience a unique musical fusion at the upcoming jazz concert hosted by Presbyterian College in Belk Auditorium on April 24th at 7:30 pm. This special event, titled…
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Thornwell Charter School Students Weave a Web of Intrigue with “Oh, What a Tangled Web”
April 22, 2024
This spring, the students of Thornwell Charter School are set to captivate audiences with their rendition of “Oh, What a Tangled Web” by John R. Carroll. Directed by Valerie Stewart…
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Ginny Newell honored with the 2024 Craft Leadership Award
April 18, 2024
The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to have presented the 2024 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Virginia E. Newell (Ginny). The Craft Award, named for the museum’s first…
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The Million Dollar Quartet
April 18, 2024
By Tom Poland I go back now, back to August 1, 2012. That’s the day the University of South Carolina Press published Save The Last Dance For Me. Strange…
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Elevate 2024 boasts Fine Arts Center student performances, 2025 50th Celebration Hall of Fame inductions
April 17, 2024
The Fine Arts Center performed its annual student showcase, Elevate, on Friday, April 12th to a sold-out crowd at the Peace Center in the Gunter Theatre. This celebration was a…
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Historic boutique hotel 20 South Battery hosting launch party celebrating PBS show feature
April 17, 2024
20 South Battery, a cherished historic boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Charleston’s Old and Historic District, today announces its upcoming Launch Party on April 28th, celebrating its feature…
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Arts Capacity and South Carolina Philharmonic announce partnership to launch an interactive prison concert program
April 17, 2024
Arts Capacity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transformative arts experiences to underserved incarcerated communities, and the South Carolina Philharmonic, an orchestra based in Columbia, SC performing live symphonic music…
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The Peace Center Transitioning to a Cashless Experience
April 16, 2024
Effective April 23, 2024, the Peace Center campus in downtown Greenville will undergo a significant change—it will become a completely cashless venue. This means that cash will no longer be…
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IAAM hosts two photography workshops to explore capturing the moment
April 16, 2024
International African American Museum dives into photography with two April events International African American Museum (IAAM) is holding two sessions of a photography workshop on Saturday, April 20, 2024, inviting…
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Chamber Music Society of the Carolinas announces Artists for Summer 2024 Concert Series
April 16, 2024
The Chamber Music Society (CMS) of the Carolinas announces its 54th season. The summer concert series will take place throughout the month of July in four unique and intimate venues: –…
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IAAM launches groundbreaking genealogy resources at Center for Family History
April 16, 2024
New research area and reference library expand access to millions of ancestral records Historically, African Americans have faced significant challenges with discovering their ancestral history due to lost or difficult…
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Lander Art Students Exhibit Work During Annual Art Walk
April 14, 2024
Thursday evening marked an important moment for Lander University art students. Students, families and friends gathered in Uptown Greenwood for the annual Art Walk, which showcased art and photography by…
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State Museum acquires “Matriarchs of the Lowcountry” portrait series by artist Natalie Daise
April 11, 2024
Paintings celebrate “patron saints” of Gullah cuisine with 24K gold leaf and halos of woven sweetgrass The South Carolina State Museum recently acquired the portrait series, “Matriarchs of the Lowcountry,”…
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Rob Shaw Gallery cuts ribbon on new location
April 11, 2024
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the new location of Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery at 2123 Park Street in…
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The Peace Center ushers in a roaring 2024-25 Broadway Season
April 11, 2024
The Peace Center’s most highly anticipated announcement of the year came with the unveiling of its spectacular 2024-25 Broadway Season. Sponsored by Gibbs Cancer Center, the 10-show, 14-week season features…
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If A Photo Is Worth 1,000 Words …
April 10, 2024
By Tom Poland Why do we need cutlines? Simple. To better serve the reader. A cutline needs to be right. Long after the writer is gone, his work will…
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Trustus returns with a favorite, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune – April 11-20
April 10, 2024Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Terrance McNally has come to Trustus Theatre several times since its opening in 1989. First seen in 1993 with Jim and…
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“Painted Voices” premieres at Native American Studies Center
April 8, 2024
Discover the two-dimensional array of landscapes, abstracts, and portrait-style artwork from Catawba Nation artists DeAnn Beck and Nicole Foxx Braswell in the new “Painted Voices” exhibit, now open at USC…
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Trident United Way and Transformation Table Lowcountry announce new partnership
April 8, 2024
Trident United Way to sponsor Transformation Table Lowcountry’s 2024 Home-Based Dinners Trident United Way and Transformation Table announced a new partnership supporting Transformation Table Lowcountry’s 2024 monthly home-based dinner series,…
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Exploring Laurens County’s Agricultural and Artistic Delights: Ag+Art Tour 2024 Site Lineup Unveiled
April 7, 2024
This year marks the first time that Visit Laurens County SC, the tourism arm of Laurens County, operating under the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) and in conjunction with…
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Columbia Museum of Art receives Knight Foundation Grant
April 5, 2024
Funds to be used for Boyd Plaza programming and activity The Columbia Museum of Art announces it has been selected as a recipient of a grant from the Knight Foundation…
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Surprise At Surrender Rock
April 3, 2024
By Tom Poland A Sunday before Christmas it was. With the gifts all wrapped, I had a bit of time. I wanted to see the monument where Mayor T.J.…
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Columbia Museum of Art May 2024 exhibitions and events calendar
April 3, 2024
Exhibitions Darrel Ellis: Regeneration On view through May 12, 2024 Over the course of his career, Darrel Ellis developed a distinct studio practice that merged the formal vocabularies of drawing,…
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International African American Museum offers a new twist to spring break for college coeds
April 3, 2024
International African American Museum takes a novel approach to spring break In early March, the International African American Museum (IAAM) welcomed students from the College of Charleston, Benedict College, and…
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The Laurens County Chorale Presents: The Road Home – Songs from the Journey
April 2, 2024
The Laurens County Chorale is proud to present its latest musical endeavor, “The Road Home – Songs from the Journey.” Under the artistic direction of Matthew McCall and accompanied by…
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Melrose Heights brings artists and entertainment to a historic Columbia neighborhood
April 1, 2024
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard will once again welcome artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will…
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The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes to perform at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2024
March 29, 2024
This August, The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes will proudly represent the United States for the fourth time as the country’s designated military band performing at The Royal Edinburgh Military…
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A Tribute to Trailblazers: A Melodic Odyssey from the King of Rock n’ Roll to the Queens of Country
March 28, 2024
A Tribute To Trailblazers: A Melodic Odyssey from the King of Rock n’ Roll to the Queens of Country Enjoy the April lineup that unveils a timeless tapestry of hits…
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Special exhibition at the International African American Museum highlights search for freedom
March 28, 2024
The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host the world premier of a special exhibition highlighting the African American search for freedom and self-determination. Entitled Follow the North Star: Freedom…
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SC Philharmonic partners with The Jasper Project for The Art of Symphony on April 27th at the Koger Center for the Arts
March 27, 2024
Cross-disciplinary event features cellist Sterling Elliott performing Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme” The South Carolina Philharmonic, winner of the 2024 Governor’s Award for the Arts, presents The Art of Symphony on…
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