Virtual Summer Jazz Camp, a first in the history of jazz in South Carolina
July 13, 2020
July 16-19, 2020, the ColaJazz Foundation will host its 4th annual Summer Jazz Camp with world-renowned instructors where you can customize your jazz camp experience and choose your own jazz…
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Summer camps continue at Town Theatre – virtual AND in-person!
June 29, 2020
Summer Camps Continue at Town Theatre! Let’s go! Summer camp is in full swing ~ virtual AND in person options for ALL ages are available July 6-31. We offer a…
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Charleston blended with Nashville equals Greed: an album about perseverance
June 25, 2020
Jesse Shafer’s summer release blends two great music cities with a focus on resilience It’s not unusual in Nashville, Tennessee for a child of 6 to begin creating music, as…
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Virtual Theatre Camps with Town Theatre
May 28, 2020
Town Theatre online camps begin on June 1st and are scheduled through June 19. Prices are great and time online is limited, but we promise lots of fun! Please share…
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The Artist Minute – Morihiko Nakahara, South Carolina Philharmonic
May 28, 2020
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard
May 20, 2020
‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…
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Richland Library features local artists in online jazz performance – April 24
April 21, 2020
TGIF! Richland Library is turning up the dial with a night of cool jazz. Please join us for Evening Arts: Jazz and Poetry with Eboni Ramm and Friends from 7…
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Main Street District – Here’s How You Can Help
March 16, 2020
From the City Center Partnership: Dear Friends, The safety and health of Main Street District workers, residents, and patrons is very important to us at City Center Partnership. We encourage everyone…
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Five Points Association to Postpone St. Pat’s in Five Points
March 12, 2020
Statement from Kelsey Hennighan, Executive Director, Five Points Association: It is with a profound sense of disappointment that the Five Points Association has agreed to postpone the 38th annual…
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Latin Grammy award winning jazz flautist Nestor Torres and master percussionist Gino Castillo will join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra for Latin Night – Mi Alma Latina
March 4, 2020
March 14, 2020 Back by popular demand and as proclaimed by Jelly Roll Morton’s maxim “You’ve got to have that Spanish tinge,” Latin Night returns to Season 12! Latin Grammy…
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Mary Poppins Flies Back in to Town Theatre March 13 – 29
February 20, 2020
Town Theatre – March 13 – 29 Things are not going well for the Banks family. Children Michael and Jane are out of control and have run off yet another…
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City Market kicks off Masters weekend with The Vista Open
February 17, 2020
City Market will kick off Masters weekend in Columbia with The Vista Open, a Masters-themed putting tournament and block party on Thursday April 9th at 5:30 pm. Proceeds from tournament…
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Listen Freely to Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio at Richland Library – February 4
January 23, 2020
The smooth sounds of jazz from the past are coming back to Richland Library for one night. Join us for 100 Years of Jazz by the Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio…
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Concert and Karaoke with the Stars: Days of Our Lives Fan Favorites Coming to Myrtle Beach Feb 22-23
January 17, 2020
Myrtle Beach has seen its share of celebrity sightings and concerts by some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. But how often do you get a chance to…
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EngenuitySC to conclude Competitiveness Week 2020 with a celebration of creative entrepreneur Mark Rapp
January 15, 2020EngenuitySC, the local nonprofit that works with area leaders to make the Columbia, S.C., region a standout choice for top talent and competitive companies, will close out its annual Competitiveness…
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Famously Hot New Year draws tens of thousands to “Push It” into 2020
January 2, 2020
Salt-N-Pepa headlined S.C.’s largest, free New Year’s Eve celebration Tens of thousands of locals and out-of-towners danced in the streets at Famously Hot New Year in downtown Columbia, S.C. on…
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Clear bags mandatory for free Famously Hot New Year Celebration with Salt-N-Pepa
December 9, 2019
Plus, everything to know about the free #FHNY party on New Year’s Eve in downtown, Columbia S.C. Diverse communities from near and far will come together on New Year’s Eve…
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Home for the Holidays
December 2, 2019
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Join Town Theatre Sat., Dec. 14 at 7:30 PM and Sun., Dec. 15 at 3 PM for a special holiday event, Home…
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Steeplechase secures presenting sponsor Baker Motor Company
October 31, 2019Race Day promises elevated social, music, fashion experiences Thousands of horse aficionados, spectators and local vendors will converge on The Plantation at Stono Ferry Racetrack on Sunday, November 17, 2019…
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Celebrating 10,000 Trees & Columbia Green – November 7
October 25, 2019
Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Thursday, November 7 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm The public is invited to join Columbia Green in celebration of the planting of our…
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Disney’s Frozen Jr at Town Theatre
October 18, 2019
Do you want to build a snowman? Our youth theatre students do! Join us December 6-8 as our young performers take the stage in Disney’s Frozen Jr. In a story…
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Tickets now on sale for the 21st annual Christmas at PC
October 17, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for the 21st annual Christmas at PC, presented by the Presbyterian College Department of Music. This year’s program, “The Gift for All Mankind,” will be…
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Vampyr! The Opera haunts October 19th
October 9, 2019
Operatic horror musical Vampyr! comes back to life on October 19th Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents Vampyr! (Thrills, Chills, Bromance and Pretty Singing) at 7:30pm on Saturday, October 19 at Irmo…
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Salt-N-Pepa to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2019
October 1, 2019
Legendary hip-hop trailblazers to perform free concert at S.C.’s largest NYE party Salt-N-Pepa — the legendary hip-hop duo who paved the way for female artists — will perform a free…
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Everything you need to know about the 150th South Carolina State Fair Oct. 9-20
September 25, 2019
2019 event will feature a free daily circus, free concerts and more — discount tickets available through Oct. 8 It’s the South Carolina State Fair’s 150th birthday, and the award-winning…
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Cola Town Bike Collective to launch fall concert series October 19th
September 25, 2019
Cola Town Bike Collective will launch its inaugural fall concert series on October 19th from 6 to 9 pm at 711 Elmwood Avenue. The two-part series will feature local artists…
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United Way of the Midlands and Peter Buffett accelerate community change with special concert in Columbia this fall
September 18, 2019
United Way the Midlands is rallying community members to work together in new ways to solve complex social issues by hosting A Concert & Conversation with Peter Buffett, son of…
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Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture in Columbia, Sat., Sept. 21
September 11, 2019
Multiple Grammy-nominated recording artist, Dwele, to headline free festival Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.…
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End Summer on a High Note with Performance by Sonia de los Santos – August 17
August 7, 2019
WHAT: End of Summer Bash, featuring Sonia de los Santos WHEN: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, August 17 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 WHO:…
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Dining On The Dam 2020 Date Set
August 6, 2019
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting Dining On The Dam on April 5, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is proudly presented by…
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Furman Musicology Professor Laura Kennedy receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant
August 2, 2019
Laura Kennedy, Furman University associate professor of musicology, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to conduct research in Russia during the 2019-20 academic year. For her research project, “Ballet…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host silent disco for Moon Landing Anniversary
July 12, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse is breaking entertainment barriers once again, this time with a silent disco in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. A growing trend in…
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Furman musicians present local concert, perform at international clarinet festival
July 10, 2019
Furman Clarinet Ensemble (FCE), a group of 16 student musicians, will present a concert Wednesday, July 24, at noon at the Carolina Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., in Greenville. The…
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Furman University tenor Bergsvein Toverud wins top prize at national competition
July 2, 2019
Bergsvein Toverud, a 2019 Furman University music education graduate, has won first prize in the Advanced Classical Division at the Classical Singer Competition, which took place recently in Chicago, Illinois.…
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Sister Hazel to headline Columbia’s inaugural Rock for Recovery Concert presented by Elliott Davis
June 28, 2019
September concert to benefit the LRADAC Foundation Recovery Scholarship Fund Platinum-selling band Sister Hazel returns to the Midlands for LRADAC Foundation’s inaugural Rock for Recovery concert presented by Elliott Davis.…
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State Museum presents summer edition of Friday Night Laser Lights
June 18, 2019
The State Museum is excited to announce the return of its popular Friday Night Laser Lights summer series starting, Friday, June 28. This newly expanded rockin’ summer tradition will now include live music, specialty…
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Reggaetronic, South Carolina’s longest running flotilla music festival floats into Lake Murray July 13
June 18, 2019
Grab your floats, friends, coolers, and sunscreen and be ready for one of the most unique boating events in the world. The 7th edition of the Reggaetronic Music Festival presented by…
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Furman University Professor of Saxophone Matt Olson debuts new jazz CD ‘789 Miles’
June 12, 2019
Furman Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies Matt Olson has produced a new CD recording to be officially released June 21 on OA2 Records, part of Seattle-based independent…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island hosting “Sandbar Saturday Nights” with live music & buffet
June 4, 2019
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is hosting “Sandbar Saturday Nights” at its Sandbar at Marker 72 beach bar on most Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Featuring a fun, relaxing, family-friendly…
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All-new Charleston variety show comes to the Charleston Music Hall for three shows in July
June 4, 2019
Longtime Charleston producers and entertainers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have gathered a talented cast of musicians, singers and dancers for an all-new show this summer. The Charleston Variety runs for…
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Richland Library Composes Musical Start to 2019 Summer Learning Challenge
May 23, 2019
WHAT: Summer Learning Challenge Kickoff, featuring Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats WHEN: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1 WHERE: Richland Library Sandhills 763 Fashion Dr., Columbia, SC 29229…
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Furman’s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series runs May 23-Aug.1
May 21, 2019
As Director of Bands Leslie W. Hicken enters retirement at Furman University, he will continue to lead the Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series, which begins Thursday, May 23,…
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*Additional Show Added* Mamma Mia! at Town Theatre
May 1, 2019
**Due to popular demand, an additional performance has been added on Saturday, May 11 at 3:00pm!** You can dance ~ you can jive ~ having the time of your life!”…
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2019 Charleston Jazz Series at Piccolo Spoleto has been announced
April 29, 2019
Sponsored by Dockery’s MAY 27-28, 2019 | 7:30PM + 9:00PM | DOCKERY’S CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Jazz will present four diverse jazz ensembles as part of Piccolo Spoleto Festival on…
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Mamma Mia! at Town Theatre
April 26, 2019
You can dance ~ you can jive ~ having the time of your life!” And that is just what you will do when you see Town’s final show of its…
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Goodbye… and Other Life Lessons from the Stage: Jeremy Reasoner’s Farewell Concert
April 15, 2019
Goodbye… and Other Life Lessons from the Stage Saturday, April 27 at 8 PM After years of performing at Town Theatre, Jeremy has decided to take a shot in the…
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Aluma Sue Samuels named Furman director of bands
April 1, 2019
Sue Samuels, a 1987 Furman University graduate, has been named director of bands for the Furman Department of Music. Samuels, who fills the post of retiring music faculty member Leslie…
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5th Annual Jazz Crawl for Charity brings ‘The Big Easy’s’ vibrant spirit to Charleston
March 25, 2019To Benefit Music Education and Cultural Preservation The vibrant cultures of two of Southeastern America’s most heritage-rich cities, New Orleans and Charleston, will collide for the 5th annual Jazz…
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Legendary Sugar Hill Gang and the Furious Five added to World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day Festival lineup
March 21, 2019
Love, Peace & Hip-Hop is proud to announce two major additions to its festival lineup for the seventh Annual World Famous Hip-Hop Family Day on Saturday, April 13. The legendary…
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