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Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art
Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art
The Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC) presents Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art, featuring collectors Patrick Diamond, Dr. Philip Toussaint, and Marjorie Hammock on…
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Midlands Clay Arts Society Spring Sale
You are invited to our Spring Art Sale June 2-3, 2023, to be held at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC. Admission and parking are free, and there is no retailer mark up. Come and shop for unique and creative gifts, handcrafted by local artists. Ceramic artwork ranges from classical designs to functional ware;…
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RICHLAND LIBRARY ST. ANDREWS HOSTS SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
RICHLAND LIBRARY ST. ANDREWS HOSTS SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
Join Summer Learning Challenge and Connect with Career Resources WHAT: St. Andrews Block Party WHEN: Saturday, June 3 TIME: 1-4 p.m. WHERE: Richland Library St. Andrews (2916 Broad River Rd., 29210) WHO: Free &…
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Summer Golf Camp
Summer Golf Camp
For the summer, let children enjoy the game of golf. For children between the ages of 8-16, there will be a golf camp which teaches the fundamental skills of the game. The camp…
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FREE Tire Pressure Checks at Grand Opening of the Red Bank Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
Local residents are invited to the new Red Bank Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers at 5449 Platt Springs Road. in Lexington for the grand opening celebration Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10. The grand opening event is free and open to the public, with refreshments and branded merchandise giveaways. The store will be…
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Steel Hands Brewing Nashville Nights featuring Chuck Cannon
Steel Hands Brewing Nashville Nights featuring Chuck Cannon
Nashville reigns as the Songwriting Capital of the World. Steel Hands Brewing is bringing Music City to Steel Hands Brewing! Nashville Nights features special live music performances from Nashville’s talented…
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Accessibility Morning – Dragon Loves Tacos
Accessibility Morning – Dragon Loves Tacos
Event Date Sat., June 10, 2023 from 9am - 11am This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter,…
Unity in the Community
Unity in the Community
The Life Living Ministries has partnered with several departments for Unity in the Community. This free event will be hosted Saturday, June 10th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1600…
Author Roger Hutchison at All Good Books with a reading from The Art of Calm
Author Roger Hutchison at All Good Books with a reading from The Art of Calm
Author Roger Hutchison reads from his newest book, The Art of Calm - Spiritual Exercises for the Anxious Soul. It's honest stories of the author’s descent into fear and anxiety, a diagnosis of mental illness, and how he found his way back to a place of stability and health inform this inspiring guidebook for those…
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7th Annual Taste on the River Unites Midlands’ Best Restaurants for a Night of Festivities in Support of West Columbia’s Beautification Foundation
7th Annual Taste on the River Unites Midlands’ Best Restaurants for a Night of Festivities in Support of West Columbia’s Beautification Foundation
The highly anticipated 7th Annual Taste on the River event is set to bring together the finest restaurants from the Midlands region on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 5:30 – 9 PM. Hosted at the scenic Stone River venue located at 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia, the event promises an evening filled with fun, delectable…
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Mama Bears Screening & Panel Discussion at The Nick
Mama Bears Screening & Panel Discussion at The Nick
Mama Bears is an intimate exploration of two “mama bears” – conservative, Christian mothers who have become fierce advocates for the LGBTQ+ community – and a young lesbian whose struggle for self-acceptance exemplifies why the mama bears movement is so vital. During Pride Month, The Nick is excited to partner with the South Carolina Chapter…
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How to Tell Your Story Without Spilling Your Secret Sauce
How to Tell Your Story Without Spilling Your Secret Sauce
How do you tell the world about your innovation without giving up your “secret sauce”? You want to showcase your advantage, but you’re worried about giving too much info to competitors. You need to stand out, but hiding your genius just feels safer. If these worries sound familiar, this webinar will help you figure out what…
Richland One to Hold Summer Job Fair June 15
Richland One to Hold Summer Job Fair June 15
The 2023-2024 school year will be here before you know it, and Richland One is looking for more talented teachers and classified employees to join the team. The district will hold its Summer Job Fair Thursday, June 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at C.A. Johnson High School’s gymnasium (2219 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204). “We…
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Steel Hands Brewing Nashville Nights featuring Paul McDonald
Steel Hands Brewing Nashville Nights featuring Paul McDonald
Nashville reigns as the Songwriting Capital of the World. Steel Hands Brewing is bringing Music City to Steel Hands Brewing! Nashville Nights features special live music performances from Nashville’s talented Singer/Songwriters! It’s going to be a Grand Ole time! Nashville Nights, free to the public, will continue every Friday, June 2nd through August 11th 6-9pm.…
Friday Night Laser Lights
Friday Night Laser Lights
Friday, June 16 6 - 10 p.m. "Friday Night Laser Lights" returns this week with special shows, featuring the music of Pink Floyd, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix. Guests are invited to see their favorite songs set to a dazzling display of lasers inside the museum's 55-foot digital dome planetarium. This after-hours event on June…
Jenna McSwain: New Orleans’ Vocalist & Pianist
Jenna McSwain: New Orleans’ Vocalist & Pianist
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 - 7:30pm Prepare to be captivated by the magnetic charm and extraordinary talent of the incomparable Jenna McSwain as she takes you on a musical journey like no other. Get ready to witness a fusion of culture and rhythm that will transport you from the vibrant streets of Columbia to the soulful heart of…
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ART AND CONSERVATION AT WAVERING PLACE
ART AND CONSERVATION AT WAVERING PLACE
Escape to nature and come paint with CLT at the beautiful Wavering Place, a conserved CLT property in the COWASEE Basin. Join us for this exclusive En Plein Air Painting Escape, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, and capture the vibrant spring landscape with painting led by the talented artists at Studio…
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ in the Garden Free Summer Concert Series
Who: Performances by Southern Soul Artist Joston Case, R & B Artist Nicole Marie, ‘Ray’ Tribute to Ray Charles and “Slick James” Tribute to Rick James What: Free summer concert. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a night of good music, entertainment, and fun! When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 5:00pm-9:00pm Where: NOMA Community Garden, 2714 River Drive,…
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Close to Vermeer Screening and Talkback at The Nick
Close to Vermeer Screening and Talkback at The Nick
As part of our ReelTalk Docuseries, we will be hosting a post-screening talkback after Close To Vermeer on Sunday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m. The discussion will be led by Michael Neumeister, curator for the Columbia Museum of Art. About the film: Much has been written, but little is known about Johannes Vermeer, painter of…
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Juneteenth Screening ‘After Sherman’ and Panel Discussion at The Nick
Juneteenth Screening ‘After Sherman’ and Panel Discussion at The Nick
Beautifully layered and expressionistic, After Sherman is a story about inheritance and the tension that defines the collective American history, especially Black history. Join us June 19 for a screening of this film and a panel discussion afterwards featuring the film’s director Jon-Sesrie Goff, and professor at USC Dr. Bobby Donaldson. The discussion will be…
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The Realtor’s Workshop
The Realtor’s Workshop
Who: Martin Watson, Human Relations Commission of Greenville County, Richland County Probate Judge Amy McCulloch, City of Columbia Community Development What: A realtor’s workshop covering landlord rights, City of Columbia Home Loan Programs, and how to avoid the pitfalls of probate. All real estate agents that attend will be listed as preferred agents for the City of…
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Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies at The Nick
June 22 & 24 The Grateful Dead return to cinemas worldwide for the 2023 Meet-Up At The Movies. On a Saturday night in front of 60,000 fans, the Dead played what is often considered one of the greatest shows of the Bruce Hornsby-Vince Welnick era with their first performance at Chicago’s Soldier Field (Chicago 6/22/91).…
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Screening and Talkback at The Nick
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Screening and Talkback at The Nick
Join us for a special screening of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with a post-screening talkback featuring one of the illustrators from the film and a Columbia native, Sanford Greene. The event is at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 23. The talkback will be led by Preach Jacobs, a two-time South Carolina Press Association columnist for his…
Steel Hands Brewing Nashville Nights featuring Levi Lowrey
Steel Hands Brewing Nashville Nights featuring Levi Lowrey
Nashville reigns as the Songwriting Capital of the World. Steel Hands Brewing is bringing Music City to Steel Hands Brewing! Nashville Nights features special live music performances from Nashville’s talented Singer/Songwriters! It’s going to be a Grand Ole time! Nashville Nights, free to the public, will continue every Friday, June 2nd through August 11th 6-9pm.…
Prime Time in the Parks teen program
Prime Time in the Parks teen program
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting 3 free teen nights for Columbia’s youth, which begin Friday, June 23. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that provides a fun and safe environment for youth ages 13-18 years old. Prime Time in the Parks Schedule: June 23 Glow Golf Party at James…
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RICHLAND LIBRARY HOSTS AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR RAÚL THE THIRD
RICHLAND LIBRARY HOSTS AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR RAÚL THE THIRD
New York Times Bestselling and Three-Time Pura Belprè Winning Illustrator, Author WHAT: Meet the Illustrator: Raúl The Third WHEN: 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 27 WHERE: Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St., 29201) WHO: Free and open to the public Richland Library is excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Raúl The Third toRichland Library Main (1431 Assembly Street, 29201) on Tuesday,…
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Steel Hands Brewing Nashville Nights featuring Ben Danaher
Steel Hands Brewing Nashville Nights featuring Ben Danaher
Nashville reigns as the Songwriting Capital of the World. Steel Hands Brewing is bringing Music City to Steel Hands Brewing! Nashville Nights features special live music performances from Nashville’s talented Singer/Songwriters! It’s going to be a Grand Ole time! Nashville Nights, free to the public, will continue every Friday, June 2nd through August 11th 6-9pm.…
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35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray presented by Lexington Medical Center is Saturday, July 1
35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray presented by Lexington Medical Center is Saturday, July 1
12:00 p.m. Patriotic Boat Parade 9:30 p.m. Largest Fireworks Show in South Carolina It’s time to get in the patriotic spirit and celebrate America’s birthday on Lake Murray! Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is proud to host the 35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray on Saturday, July 1, presented by Lexington Medical Center. Kicking off the…
Fort Jackson hosts firework celebration on July 1, public is invited
Fort Jackson hosts firework celebration on July 1, public is invited
Fort Jackson's friends and neighbors are once again invited to share a free and family-oriented evening of festivities to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. The master of ceremony kicks off two free concerts beginning at 6 p.m. Headlining the evening is Blanco Brown, an American country music artist, singer, songwriter, record producer, and rapper who…
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General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month
General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month
First Sunday Sunday, July 2 | Noon - 5 p.m. General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is only $1 for guests on First Sunday! Included in general admission, guests can explore four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology, including the Boeing Observatory and the Robert B. Arial Collection of Historical Astronomy located on…