Columbia, SC
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Annual Shoe Collection
Donate your gently used and new shoes to Keep the Midlands Beautiful (1305 Augusta Rd., West Columbia) before the end of May. All styles, types and sizes accepted. Shoes are sent to developing countries. Learn more at https://kmbsc.org or call 803-733-1139.
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Join King Arthur and his sidekick Patsy as they recruit a few good men to form the Knights of the very, very, very Round Table. Upon gathering an incomparable assortment of knights, the group sets off in search of the Holy Grail. Along the way, Arthur and his band find themselves living large in Camelot,…
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Inclusive Design & Equitable Development
Inclusive Design & Equitable Development
A talk by Architect in Residence, Catherine Baker Catherine Baker, FAIA founded Nowhere Collaborative in 2022 to address small-scale community-based projects and developments that may be overlooked by the architectural profession; either due to the size or location of the project, small or insufficient fees, or lack of access or awareness to the skills an architect…
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Spotless Service Saturday at Rawl’s Creek in Irmo
Spotless Service Saturday at Rawl’s Creek in Irmo
Join Keep the Midlands Beautiful and members of the community as we remove litter from Rawl's Creek in Irmo on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. We'll provide supplies and snacks and you'll leave with new friends and a good feeling knowing that you've made our community a healthier, happier, more attractive,…
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“Experience is the Greatest Teacher: Estate Planning Lessons Learned the Smarter Way”
“Experience is the Greatest Teacher: Estate Planning Lessons Learned the Smarter Way”
Hear real-life stories of estate planning gone wrong and the costly mistakes that followed. We will uncover critical lessons on how to avoid common pitfalls, from outdated wills to poor trust decisions, ensuring your plan doesn’t end up in a family disaster. Learn how to make smarter choices today to protect your legacy tomorrow. Join…
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Storytime Sprouts: Planting Seeds of Literacy
Storytime Sprouts: Planting Seeds of Literacy
Calling all families with children ages 0–9! You're invited to a free, fun-filled day designed to spark a love of reading and support early literacy. Kids will enjoy engaging story time, hands-on crafts, and interactive games, while parents can explore valuable tools to help their little ones grow into confident readers. While the kids are…
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Sephardic Art Song: From Folk Roots to Classical Heights
Sephardic Art Song: From Folk Roots to Classical Heights
Experience the rich tapestry of Sephardic culture through music in an evocative recital by Turkish mezzo-soprano, Dr. Lori Şen. Drawing on centuries of tradition and the unique journey of Sephardim across the globe, this program highlights the fusion of Sephardic folk melodies with the Western classical art song tradition. Featured as part of the annual…
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From Stage to Screen: An Evening of Broadway Favorites & Hollywood Classics
From Stage to Screen: An Evening of Broadway Favorites & Hollywood Classics
Join us to be transported to the Broadway stage with favorites from the past 80 years, including West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, and many more! Audience members will then be immersed in the phenomenal orchestral music from classic Hollywood films such as Apollo 13,…
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Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto and First Symphony
Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto and First Symphony
Experience an incredible evening of what is considered to be a musical pillar of the late 19th century with Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto and First Symphony, featuring Ilya Kaler – a world-renowned performer who is the only person to have won Gold Medals at all three of the International Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, & Paganini Competitions. Ilya…
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A Grand Night for Singing: A Musical Revue of Rodgers and Hammerstein
A Grand Night for Singing: A Musical Revue of Rodgers and Hammerstein
A Grand Night for Singing celebrates the most successful partnership in Broadway musical history – Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein – by featuring the music from over 30 of the duo’s top hits, including The King and I, Carousel, Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Cinderella, & more! Audience members will be tapping their…
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FREE Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Class
Keep the Midlands Beautiful is hosting a FREE two-day 'Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design' class which normally costs over $600. It is available at no charge to anyone who wants to learn why and how to improve and maintain the appearance of your property (home or business) in order to make it safer and less…
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“Role Reversal : Balancing Caregiving and Planning Ahead for What’s Next”
“Role Reversal : Balancing Caregiving and Planning Ahead for What’s Next”
Manage the shift from child to caregiver while securing your family’s future. Learn how to tackle wills, trusts, and healthcare planning with confidence—so you can take care of everyone without losing track of your own future! Time/Location: 12:00-1:00pm -Virtual Via ZOOM or In Person at First Reliance Bank- 801 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
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Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA
An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh’s daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Aida and Radames’ love for one another becomes a…
Forever Lifted, Forever Free
Forever Lifted, Forever Free
Columbia Operatic Laboratory Presents Forever Lifted, Forever Free on 6/20/25 Columbia Operatic Laboratory (COLab) is honored to have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth through "Forever Lifted, Forever Free." This beautiful concert, which features the works of Black composers, will be sung by Ramelle Brooks, LaDejia T. Douglas, Christopher-Lopez Moore, and Diamond Tyler. It will take…
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Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus
Considered to be the most incredible of Austrian operettas, Die Fledermaus, by Johann Strauss, will transport audience members to romantic Old Vienna on New Years Eve for a lavish masked ball. Watch and listen as the drama of romance, deceit, and revenge unfolds in this comedic crowd-pleasing show. Conducted by Maestro Gregory Buchalter, from the…
Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus
Considered to be the most incredible of Austrian operettas, Die Fledermaus, by Johann Strauss, will transport audience members to romantic Old Vienna on New Years Eve for a lavish masked ball. Watch and listen as the drama of romance, deceit, and revenge unfolds in this comedic crowd-pleasing show. Conducted by Maestro Gregory Buchalter, from the…
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Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus
Considered to be the most incredible of Austrian operettas, Die Fledermaus, by Johann Strauss, will transport audience members to romantic Old Vienna on New Years Eve for a lavish masked ball. Watch and listen as the drama of romance, deceit, and revenge unfolds in this comedic crowd-pleasing show. Conducted by Maestro Gregory Buchalter, from the…