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People Places AND THINGS BY DUNCAN MACMILLAN TO OPEN 40TH SEASON AT TRUSTUS THEATRE
Trustus Theatre is pleased to celebrate Recovery Month in September with the production of People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan. Directed by Artistic Director Dewey Scott-Wiley and starring Christine…
Ribbon Cutting for American Legions Pavillon
Ribbon Cutting for American Legions Pavillon
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of American Legions new pavilion!
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Lectures on Laurens County Wildlife
Lectures on Laurens County Wildlife
We are so excited to be opening a new exhibit on October 1, 2024, @ 10:00am featuring nature and wildlife photography by Gene Ott. He will provide a lecture on October 1, 2024 @ 7:00pm on the birds of Laurens County and a lecture on October 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm on mammals of Laurens County.…
Laurens Police Department to Celebrate National Night Out with Community Event
Laurens Police Department to Celebrate National Night Out with Community Event
The Laurens Police Department is gearing up for its annual National Night Out, set to take place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Laurens Public Square. The event, which fosters police-community partnerships, aims to enhance relationships between law enforcement and the community while promoting neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out is a yearly tradition across…
National Night Out!
National Night Out!
The Laurens Police Deparment invites everyone to come join us on the square for National Night Out! October 1, 2024 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. If any vendors have not signed up and would like to, please reach out us via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. For any additional information, please give us a call…
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The Entrepreneur’s Legal Essentials
The Entrepreneur’s Legal Essentials
There is a saying in business - plan for the best but prepare for the worst. Failing to properly plan for business growth can could be very expensive to address…
HUMP DAY HAPPY DAY
HUMP DAY HAPPY DAY
Saddle up and ride through the week with our Hump Day Happy Day! 🎉 Enjoy a midweek treat with $1 off all draft beers and select wines, as we help you conquer that Wednesday slump in style!
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Columbia Chamber 121st Annual Gala
Columbia Chamber 121st Annual Gala
Join us for the Columbia Chamber’s 121st Annual Gala, where the 1600 block of Main Street will transform into an elegant, open-air celebration. This unforgettable evening will showcase gourmet dishes from local…
🎃 Spooky Season Kickoff Trivia Night! 🎃
🎃 Spooky Season Kickoff Trivia Night! 🎃
Join us on October 3rd at The Lumberyard as we kick off Spooky Season with a hauntingly fun Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of all things creepy, crawly, and Halloween-themed while competing for eerie prizes. Gather your bravest friends and prepare for a night of ghoulish games and terrifyingly tough questions. Do you have what…
College Night at the State Museum
College Night at the State Museum
Thurs., Oct. 3rd | 7 - 10 p.m. In partnership with USC Thursday After Dark, the South Carolina State Museum is inviting college students from across the state to experience…
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Annual Aunt Het Fall Festival Car Show sponsored by Anthony Bennon State Farm
Annual Aunt Het Fall Festival Car Show sponsored by Anthony Bennon State Farm
Aunt Het Car Show Sponsored by Anthony Bennon State Farm! $25 Day of Registration! Enter from 418 side of South Main Street- Ole Skool & Nu Skool! Live music from Seabass! Join us for a great time during the Aunt Het Fall Festival- downtown Fountain Inn
Community Day at the Dill Sanctuary
Community Day at the Dill Sanctuary
Saturday October 5, 2024 Come experience the largest area of privately protected land on James Island, The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary! On October 5, 2024, the Museum invites the community to tour this precious…
BMW Charity Pro-Am Litter Cleanup
BMW Charity Pro-Am Litter Cleanup
Join the BMW Charity Pro-Am staff, volunteers, and community partners as we all cleanup the litter from Beacon Drive in Greenville. Fun Fact: The tournament has "adopted" Beacon Drive and…
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Latin American Festival set for Oct. 6 at Wannamaker County Park
Latin American Festival set for Oct. 6 at Wannamaker County Park
Experience the tastes and traditions of Charleston’s Latin American community Celebrate Charleston’s vibrant Latin and Caribbean cultures at the Latin American Festival, Sunday, Oct. 6 at Wannamaker County Park, from…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center Expands Monthly Diaper Drive-Thru to Meet Increased Demand After Hurricane Helene
Upstate Pregnancy Center Expands Monthly Diaper Drive-Thru to Meet Increased Demand After Hurricane Helene
In response to the growing needs of families impacted by Hurricane Helene, the Upstate Pregnancy Center is expanding its monthly Diaper Drive-Thru event in Laurens. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, the center has added a second event on Tuesday, October 15, to better serve families affected by extended power outages and loss of work.…
Lander Wind Ensemble to Perform
Lander Wind Ensemble to Perform
The community is invited to join the Lander University Wind Ensemble for its first performance of the 2024-25 season Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center Auditorium at Lander. This event is free and open to the public. About the Event: The first concert in the Wind Ensemble’s 2024-25…
Lander University Wind Ensemble Concert
Lander University Wind Ensemble Concert
The community is invited to join the Lander University Wind Ensemble for its first performance of the 2024-25 season Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center Auditorium at Lander. This event is free and open to the public. The first concert in the Wind Ensemble’s 2024-25 series is devoted…
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Next Level ChatGPT
Next Level ChatGPT
So, you've been using ChatGPT and want to go further? This class is designed to level up your beginner skills and understand how to get the most out of this…
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Friends of the Irmo Branch Library Book Sale
Need a new read? Without TV or internet, did you catch up on your reading during the storm and its aftermath? The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library’s Fall Book…
After a Long Wait and Storm Delays, the Show Must Go On—and What a Show It Will Be!
Following delays caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT) is excited to announce that their highly anticipated production of Snow White and the Prince is finally ready to hit the stage. Originally scheduled to run for two weekends, the first weekend of shows had to be canceled due to…
4th Annual Women for Women Summit
4th Annual Women for Women Summit
The fourth annual Women for Women Summit, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business, will take place at a new, larger venue this year! Join us as we…
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Compass of Carolina 2nd Annual Hopefall Gathering
Compass of Carolina 2nd Annual Hopefall Gathering
Celebrating 105 years of helping Upstate residents! Join Compass of Carolina as we hear from Stephán “Coach Q” Askew, Sr., is an award-winning coach, author, social entrepreneur, and decorated military…
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After a Long Wait and Storm Delays, the Show Must Go On—and What a Show It Will Be!
Following delays caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT) is excited to announce that their highly anticipated production of Snow White and the Prince is finally ready to hit the stage. Originally scheduled to run for two weekends, the first weekend of shows had to be canceled due to…
A Month in Tokyo Photography Exhibition
Photography Exhibition at Woodbine Studio & Gallery by Samuel Bogardus Greenville-based film photographer Samuel Bogardus will show his latest works at Woodbine Studio & Gallery, 1112 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC…
15th Annual Run Like a Mann 5K Walk and Run Set for October 12th – Registration Now Open
15th Annual Run Like a Mann 5K Walk and Run Set for October 12th – Registration Now Open
UPDATE - Event cancelled due to conditions of the trails. The Laurens County Cancer Association (LCCA) invites the community to join the 15th Annual Run Like a Mann 5K Run and Walk in memory of Tim Mann, a beloved friend and community member who lost his battle with cancer. This year’s event will take place…
South Carolina Brewers Guild Annual Beer Festival
South Carolina Brewers Guild Annual Beer Festival
The festival will take place October 12, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia. This year’s festival will feature SCBG breweries serving their beers, nonalcoholic craft beverages from local producers, an…
A Month In Tokyo – Artist’s Reception & Photography Exhibition
A Month In Tokyo – Artist’s Reception & Photography Exhibition
Artist’s Reception and Photography Exhibition at Woodbine Studio & Gallery by Samuel Bogardus Greenville-based film photographer Samuel Bogardus will show his latest works at Woodbine Studio & Gallery, 1112 Rutherford…
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Palmetto Park Jam featuring Idlewild Revival set for Oct. 13
Palmetto Park Jam featuring Idlewild Revival set for Oct. 13
Palmetto Park Jam is back this fall with the sounds of the Allman Brothers! This live music event at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park on Sunday, October 13 will…
EarleJam 2024
EarleJam 2024
Plan to attend EarleJam 2024 for some family-friendly fun at the Earlewood Amphitheater in Earlewood Park. Please join us for this family and pet friendly event! Admission is free, but plan…
BOLD Concert Series Continues at Laurens First United Methodist Church
BOLD Concert Series Continues at Laurens First United Methodist Church
The BOLD Concert Series at Laurens First United Methodist Church will continue on Sunday, October 13, at 4 p.m., with an inspiring performance by the Presbyterian College Choir and Bella Voce. Directed by Lucie Svatonova-Hughes and Kipper Ackerman, the program, titled “The Hymns We Sing,” will celebrate the timeless beauty of sacred music. Accompanying the…
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Clinton Community Garden to Host ‘Gathering in the Garden’ Party
Clinton Community Garden to Host ‘Gathering in the Garden’ Party
The Clinton Community Garden invites the public to join in celebrating its founding leaders, Rev. Blake Harwell and Rev. Steven Evans, as well as volunteers from Presbyterian College and Prisma Health, during a special “Gathering in the Garden” party on Monday, October 14th. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center Expands Monthly Diaper Drive-Thru to Meet Increased Demand After Hurricane Helene
Upstate Pregnancy Center Expands Monthly Diaper Drive-Thru to Meet Increased Demand After Hurricane Helene
In response to the growing needs of families impacted by Hurricane Helene, the Upstate Pregnancy Center is expanding its monthly Diaper Drive-Thru event in Laurens. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, the center has added a second event on Tuesday, October 15, to better serve families affected by extended power outages and loss of work.…
Laurens County Community Theater Holds Auditions for “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Laurens County Community Theater Holds Auditions for “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
The Laurens County Community Theater is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Auditions will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clinton High School Auditorium. This stage version of the beloved animated A Charlie Brown Christmas, which has been a holiday…
Samara Joy
Samara Joy
With her Grammy Award-Winning Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile, 24-year-old Bronx native Samara Joy has positioned herself to join the likes of Sarah, Ella and Billie as the next mononymous…
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ChatGPT Lunch & Learn
ChatGPT Lunch & Learn
ChatGPT is ever evolving. The ChatGPT Lunch & Learn session will introduce the latest new features that have developed and explore how these developments can enhance your professional and personal…
Substance Use Awareness Discussion Scheduled at Clinton Library Discussion
Substance Use Awareness Discussion Scheduled at Clinton Library Discussion
The Clinton Public Library is hosting a vital Substance Use Awareness Discussion on Wednesday, October 16, from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. This event, aimed at promoting education and open dialogue about substance use, will feature professionals from Gateway Counseling Center and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), formerly known as DHEC. Experts from…
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Dial M For Murder Opens Next Week!
Dial M For Murder opens in less than 2 weeks! While our Box Office is still without internet, and closed for in-person visits, our incredible staff is working hard to assist…
Touchdown Club
Touchdown Club
Thursday, Noon, at the Ridge. Thank you to Jason Pridgen & all of The Ridge team for all your hard work in setting up for these events! Speakers: Coach Mike Ayers, Former Wofford College Head Coach Gameday Sponsors: First Baptist Laurens & First Presbyterian Laurens, City of Laurens, & City of Clinton Extra guests are…
Cross Hill Community Health and Service Fair to Offer Free Health Screenings and Support
Cross Hill Community Health and Service Fair to Offer Free Health Screenings and Support
The Cross Hill Community Health and Service Fair will take place on Thursday, October 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Cross Hill Town Center, next to the fire station. This event is free and open to the community, offering a range of valuable health services, information, and assistance programs. A nurse from Self…
Business After Hours at Presbyterian College
Business After Hours at Presbyterian College
Join us for a Business After Hours networking event at Presbyterian College on Thursday, October 17, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Help PC kick-off Homecoming Weekend 2024 as they reopen this fine gallery inside the beautiful rotunda of Neville Hall. Enjoy lithographs of the SC coast by Spartanburg artist John Creal, harp music performed by…
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2024 Charleston Jazz Gala
2024 Charleston Jazz Gala
Join us for the 2024 Charleston Jazz Gala at the American Theater, a benefit for the jazz education and outreach programs of Charleston Jazz. Prepare to be swept away by…
The Boxmasters
The Boxmasters
Featuring Billy Bob Thornton OCTOBER 18, 2024 • 7:30 PM Price: $50 Buy Tickets Since forming in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalog of music that…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 and Bloodhound Fundraiser Set for October 19th: Join the Community to Support Our Four-Legged Officers
Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 and Bloodhound Fundraiser Set for October 19th: Join the Community to Support Our Four-Legged Officers
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for its annual K9 and Bloodhound Fundraiser, set to take place this Saturday, October 19th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply in Laurens. This family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities, vendors, and raffles, and will feature a highly anticipated K9 demonstration showcasing the…
Good Vibes – Charleston Jazz Orchestra + Stefon Harris
Good Vibes – Charleston Jazz Orchestra + Stefon Harris
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra is delighted to present a highly requested collaboration of big band and vibraphone. Grammy-nominated artist Stefon Harris will headline the evening, showcasing unparalleled dexterity as he…
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Those Lavender Whales & Family & Friends
Those Lavender Whales & Family & Friends
From the early 2000s until his death in 2019, Aaron Graves led Those Lavender Whales. The band operated out of its hometown, Columbia, South Carolina. In the summer of 2023,…
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American Legion Ribbon Cutting
American Legion Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of American Legions new pavilion!
The Art of Remembering in Creative Practice
The Art of Remembering in Creative Practice
Ebony Flowers, an award-winning graphic novelist and educator, will talk about her journey into making comics and her creative practice. She also will read excerpts from her upcoming book, "Baltimore…
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Lander Emergency Management Professor to Revisit Hurricane Hugo in Community Lecture
Lander Emergency Management Professor to Revisit Hurricane Hugo in Community Lecture
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the second installment of the 2024-25 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, October 22. Dr. Matthew Malone, associate professor of political science and homeland security at Lander, will give a lecture commemorating the 35th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo. The lecture will begin…
Cross Hill Republicans to Hold Organizational Meeting on October 22
Cross Hill Republicans to Hold Organizational Meeting on October 22
Republicans in the Cross Hill precinct are invited to gather for an organizational meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Town Park, located on E. Liberty Springs Street, just behind the Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information about the South Carolina and…
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Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest- Theme “Life is a Movie – Film Drug Free”
This year’s theme, "Life is a Movie – Film Drug Free," is all about using the magic of movies to deliver powerful messages on drug prevention, addiction awareness, and recovery.…
Hump Day Happy Day
Hump Day Happy Day
Saddle up and ride through the week with our Hump Day Happy Day! 🎉 Enjoy a midweek treat with $1 off all draft beers and select wines, as we help you conquer that Wednesday slump in style!
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The Eggs Benefit
The Eggs Benefit
Please join us for our annual Eggs Benefit breakfast at the Poinsett Club! This event helps raise funds for the programs and services which support more than 8,300 children with…
Lil’ Halloween Storytimes Coming to Laurens Libraries
Lil’ Halloween Storytimes Coming to Laurens Libraries
Get ready for a fun and festive Halloween at the Laurens County Library branches with special spooky story times designed for our youngest readers! The Clinton Library is hosting a creative afternoon where little ones can craft their own Halloween decorations using paper, crayons, and stickers. The event will also feature some spook-tacular treats to…
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Something’s Afoot at Town Theatre
Ten strangers are trapped in an isolated English mansion during a storm. One by one… each meets an untimely – and hysterically absurd – demise. But who is behind the…
10th Annual Strategic Investment Symposium
10th Annual Strategic Investment Symposium
The School of Business Investment Program at the College of Charleston is hosting top speakers and industry professionals for a one-day event on strategic investment management. The symposium returns for…
Lander to Showcase Film on Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
Lander to Showcase Film on Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
The community is invited to join Lander University for a screening of a film celebrating the life of Civil Rights leader Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. The film, titled “The Legacy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays,” will be featured this Friday, October 25, in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium at 6 p.m. About the Event: “The…
Lander to Showcase Film on Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
Lander to Showcase Film on Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
The community is invited to join Lander University for a screening of a film celebrating the life of Civil Rights leader Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. The film, titled “The Legacy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays,” will be featured this Friday, October 25, in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium at 6 p.m. “The Legacy of Dr.…
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Trick, Treat & Trail Family Fun Run, Walk & Stroll on Oct. 26
Trick, Treat & Trail Family Fun Run, Walk & Stroll on Oct. 26
Register today! Get ready for a spook-tacular time at the second annual Trick, Treat & Trail Family Fun Run, Walk & Stroll! Hosted by Charleston County Parks, the event will be…
All Hallow’s Eve
All Hallow’s Eve
The daytime is kid and pet-friendly and will have trick-or-treating at the historic buildings, hayrides, colonial toys & games, candle making, and a dog costume contest at 3:00 sponsored by…
Trunk-or-Treat | LushAcres Farm!
Trunk-or-Treat | LushAcres Farm!
Join us this Saturday for a fun-filled Trunk-or-Treat | LushAcres Farm! 🎃👻 Dress up in your favorite costume and bring the whole family for an afternoon of candy, costumes, and community. Treats will be handed out from 4:00PM - 5:00PM. 📍 1875 W. Maple St. Ext, Clinton, SC 29325 Come for the treats, stay for…
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SC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS HALLOWEEN AT HOGWARTS UNDER THE BATON OF GUEST CONDUCTOR YURIY BEKKER
SC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS HALLOWEEN AT HOGWARTS UNDER THE BATON OF GUEST CONDUCTOR YURIY BEKKER
Charleston Symphony Artistic Director helms popular family-friendly Halloween concert matinee The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Halloween at Hogwarts on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Koger Center for the…
Palmetto Chamber Orchestra upcoming concert
Palmetto Chamber Orchestra upcoming concert
You are invited to the Palmetto Chamber Orchestra’s opener of its 9th season on October 27, 4 pm, Sunday, with the new program NATURE WITH THE WIND! performing in the beautiful Johnson Concert…
NATURE WITH THE WIND!
NATURE WITH THE WIND!
Palmetto Chamber Orchestra is excited to open its 9th season with the new program NATURE WITH THE WIND! performing in the Johnson Concert Hall at the Darla Moore business school.…
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ReelTalk: Sugarcane at The Nick
ReelTalk: Sugarcane at The Nick
The next installment of our ReelTalk: Docuseries features a stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life. The screening will be followed by a panel…
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Clinton Writers Group
Clinton Writers Group
Ages 18 Plus Working on a novel, short story, poem, greeting card! Not a class just fun folks who write...or want to!
HUMP DAY HAPPY DAY
HUMP DAY HAPPY DAY
Saddle up and ride through the week with our Hump Day Happy Day! 🎉 Enjoy a midweek treat with $1 off all draft beers and select wines, as we help you conquer that Wednesday slump in style!
Pints with the Pastor
Pints with the Pastor
Sipping Spirituality, One Pint at a Time! Hosted by Dr. Duke Dixon, Interim Pastor with First Presbyterian Church "Pints with the Pastor" is a friendly gathering where we come together over a pint to share stories, discuss faith, and build connections. It's an open and inviting space where all are welcome to explore life's big…
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👻 Halloween Bash at The Lumberyard 🎃
👻 Halloween Bash at The Lumberyard 🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular night at The Lumberyard's Halloween Bash! On October 31st, we’re transforming the bar into a haunted hideaway filled with eerie decorations and ghoulishly good fun. Come dressed in your most creative, creepy, or downright terrifying costume and enter our costume contest for a chance to win wicked prizes. The night…
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Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences
Step into the captivating world of Van Gogh and Monet as their masterpieces come to life. These stunningly beautiful exhibitions blend Van Gogh’s and Monet’s most celebrated works with cutting-edge…
City of West Columbia’s 8th Annual Fall Back Fest is Friday, November 1, 2024
City of West Columbia’s 8th Annual Fall Back Fest is Friday, November 1, 2024
The City of West Columbia's 8th Annual Fall Back Fest is Friday, November 1, 2024, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the 100-300 blocks of State Street. The free event…
The War and Treaty
The War and Treaty
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • 7:30 PM Price: $40 Buy Tickets Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War and Treaty has emerged as…
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American Legion Post 25 5th Annual Toy Run
American Legion Post 25 5th Annual Toy Run
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL CHRISTMAS CHARITIES. BRING A NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY OR MONETARY DONATION. REGISTRATION: 9AM-11AM KICKSTANDS UP: 11AM
The 2024 Harvest Festival
The 2024 Harvest Festival
Johns Island County Park hosts annual family-friendly bluegrass festival Join Charleston County Parks for a countryside fall celebration! The 2024 Harvest Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11…
Chips & Tips Event
Chips & Tips Event
Nail Trim - $10 / Rabies - $10 / DHPP - $15 / Bordetella - $12 Microchipping - $20 / Heartworm Testing - $14 / Feline FVRCP - $12 Dewormer (hooks/rounds) - $5 / Flea & Tick - $20 pill / HW Prevention - $10 pill
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Firefly Distillery Hosts Annual Oyster Roast Series
Firefly Distillery Hosts Annual Oyster Roast Series
Firefly Distillery is hosting its popular seasonal Sunday Oyster Roast Series. Partnering with Lowcountry Oyster Co for the fourth year in a row and new to join, Reeds Catering, these…
Transfigured Night
Transfigured Night
CHAMBER MUSIC CHARLESTON RETURNS TO SOTTILE THEATRE Guest Artists Join Musicians of CMC For String Sextets of Brahms and Schoenberg Chamber Music Charleston’s acclaimed Ovation Concert Series continues on Sunday,…