Brookgreen Gardens announces closure due to winter weather
January 30, 2026
Due to the forecasted snow and potentially unsafe driving conditions, Brookgreen Gardens will be closed January 31 and February 1. Citing the safety of their guests, staff, and community…
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One Columbia for Arts and Culture reopens nominations for prestigious Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award
January 29, 2026
Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award Returns to Celebrate Columbia’s Cultural Leaders One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced the highly anticipated return of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. After…
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My Lost Geisha
January 28, 2026
By Tom Poland It was the photograph in my father’s war album. Her white kimono. Hair black as onyx. Pale, serene face. Perfect bone structure. Gloss, a sheen upon her…
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Original artwork, nostalgic displays highlight arrival of Bugs Bunny and friends at Upcountry History Museum
January 28, 2026
On Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Tweety Bird, and Sylvester won’t just be cartoons on your television screen, they and fellow Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies…
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Laurens County Community Theatre Opens Finding Nemo Jr. This Friday
January 27, 2026
The Laurens County Community Theatre (LCCT) invites audiences of all ages to dive into an unforgettable underwater adventure as Finding Nemo Jr. opens Friday, January 30 at the Clinton High…
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Art, Healing, and Self-Discovery Take Center Stage at Solo Show at The Artists’ Coop
January 27, 2026
A unique and deeply personal art experience is coming to downtown Laurens as The Artists’ Coop hosts a solo art show featuring Daria Cronic on February 7, 2026, from 2:00…
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“Fragments” brings Charleston dance companies together Feb. 15
January 26, 2026
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Collective SC and NousPointe will present Fragments, an evening of contemporary dance featuring three Charleston-based companies—Collective SC, NousPointe, and Impermanent Gallery—at the Cannon Street Arts…
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Children of Eden Comes to Life at the Mauldin Cultural Center
January 24, 2026
The Mauldin Cultural Center is inviting the community to experience an epic and heartfelt musical this winter as the Mauldin Theatre Company presents Children of Eden, running February 12–15, 2026.…
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Red Clay
January 21, 2026
By Tom Poland Drizzle drifted and spritzed as if it were January except it was October. Mists coated my camera. In its viewfinder red mud glistened in rain that…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art announces Lee Minton Signature Series and student outreach programs
January 21, 2026
This February, the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art (PIFMA) kicks off its annual Lee Minton Signature Series, a winter tribute to the festival’s founder. The 2026 lineup features…
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Laurens County Community Theatre to Bring Finding Nemo Jr. to the Stage
January 21, 2026
The Laurens County Community Theatre (LCCT) will dive into a family-friendly adventure with its upcoming production of Finding Nemo Jr., opening Friday, January 30, with a 7:30 p.m. curtain. Performances…
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Our night out at The Mockingbird
January 20, 2026By Alan Cooper Publisher UpstateBizSC Last Friday night, we spent the evening at the opening of The Mockingbird, Greenville’s newest music venue. Thanks for the invite, Kara Dullea! We were…
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Community Art Show to Showcase Local Talent at Laurens County Museum
January 20, 2026
The Laurens County Museum will host a Community Art Show this spring, highlighting the creativity and talent of local artists through a diverse and engaging exhibition. The show, featuring artwork…
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Stage Door Arts Academy opens January 19, bringing dance, theater, and creative confidence to Charleston families
January 19, 2026
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Stage Door Arts Academy officially opens its doors on Monday, January 19, offering a new performing arts home for children and teens throughout the Charleston area.…
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Brookgreen Gardens offers quarterly Sip and Sculpt series
January 18, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens is offering a unique experience for visitors who want to unleash their creativity while sipping on their favorite beverage with its quarterly Sip and Sculpt series. Whether…
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Classical Cello and Piano Recital Set for January 23 in Clinton
January 17, 2026
Classical music enthusiasts are invited to attend a free cello and piano recital featuring Richard Thomas and Andrew Sheffield on Friday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church…
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Greenville Theatre presents Sunday in the Park with George: A Staged Symphony Concert
January 15, 2026
Join Greenville Theatre for the first production of the new year, Sunday in the Park with George: A Staged Symphony Concert. Don’t miss this musical theatre masterpiece as it has never been…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces 2026 season
January 15, 2026
A Landmark Year Framed by Freedom of Expression and America’s 250th Anniversary Spoleto Festival USA announced its 2026 season, running May 22–June 7, 2026, featuring more than 110 performances across opera,…
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The Last Open Door
January 14, 2026
By Tom Poland For the first time in my life I was alone in my church. The old Regulator wall clock ticked away as I ticked away the families…
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Clemson musicians to bring silent film “The Freshman” to life with live performance and a new score
January 13, 2026
Under the baton of Director Kimberly Souther, the Clemson University Symphony and String Orchestras will present their third annual Silent Film Concert on February 1, 2026, at the Brooks Center…
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Clinton Art Gallery Opens 2026 Exhibit Season with ‘ART & SOUL’ Abstract Showcase
January 11, 2026
The Clinton Art Gallery is set to open its 2026 exhibition calendar with ART & SOUL, a themed exhibit celebrating abstract and non-representational art from a diverse group of artists.…
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Columbia Museum of Art February 2026 exhibitions and events calendar
January 8, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Keith Haring: Radiant Vision On view through February 15, 2026 Keith Haring (1958–1990) emerged as a shooting star of the New York art scene in the 1980s. His signature…
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The Peace Center unveils its two new music venues – The Mockingbird and Coach Music Factory
January 8, 2026The Peace Center unveiled its two new music venues –– The Mockingbird and Coach Music Factory –– along with a new Arts Education Center and Artist Dorms, during a media-only…
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Sardis Road
January 7, 2026
By Tom Poland Back roads never disappoint me. Such was the case with a road, paved just a tad, but deliciously dirt the rest of the way. As I…
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Creative Teens Invited to “Clear the Closet” Craft Program at Laurens Library on January 15
January 7, 2026
Teens ages 11–17 are invited to get creative during Clear the Closet, a hands-on crafting program hosted by the Laurens County Public Library – Laurens Branch on Wednesday, January 15,…
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Youth organization hosts fashion and talent showcase for non-profits to compete for funds
January 7, 2026
Learn Earn, Earn Learn (L.E.E.L.) will host its Fashion & Talent Showcase: Non-Profits Compete! Fundraiser on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 2-5 PM at Burke High School (244 President Street,…
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Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher to perform free concert at Georgetown Library
January 6, 2026
The Georgetown Library is pleased to welcome Peter Fletcher to town for a classical guitar concert on Saturday evening, January 31, at 7:00 pm. Although based in Detroit and New…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s new collection galleries open next week
January 6, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the opening of its newly imagined collection galleries, the final phase of a legacy renovation project a year in the making. Capping off the…
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Laurens County Chorale Announces Start of 2026 Spring Season Rehearsals
January 4, 2026
The Laurens County Chorale will begin rehearsals for its 2026 spring season on Monday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m.Rehearsals will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 1387 Highway…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s new collection galleries open in January
December 19, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the opening of its newly imagined collection galleries, the final phase of a legacy renovation project a year in the making. Capping off the…
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The Nickelodeon Theater presents Local Cinema Studios’ The Grand Strand, an award-winning South Carolina-made film
December 19, 2025
The Nickelodeon Theater presents a special theatrical run of The Grand Strand, an award-winning independent film produced by Columbia-based nonprofit Local Cinema Studios (LCS). The film will screen January 15–29,…
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The South Carolina Philharmonic announces Palmetto Citizens Educator Discount
December 18, 2025
Half-price discount for all SC Phil concerts at Koger Center for the Arts The South Carolina Philharmonic (SC Phil), in partnership with Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, announced a special offer for…
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SCRA announces new leadership promotions
December 18, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority has announced two recent promotions. Patti Mack is now director of finance and administration. Teresa Hinson is now the director of governance, risk, and compliance. “Patti…
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Lander Sculpture Students Create Cardboard Puppets for Campus Parade
December 14, 2025
Lander University sculpture students brought imagination to life as they unveiled a collection of towering, human-sized puppets crafted entirely from cardboard for the annual Puppet Parade, which has become a…
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Good King Wenceslas: A Czech Legend That Became a Christmas Tradition
December 14, 2025
“Good King Wenceslas” may not mention Christmas directly, but it has become one of the season’s most beloved songs, thanks to its message of generosity, compassion, and the enduring power…
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S.C. Arts Commission designates state’s 13th cultural district in Summerville
December 11, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission announced that a downtown portion of Summerville was designated by its board of commissioners as the 13th South Carolina Cultural District The proposal for the…
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Columbia Museum of Art January 2026 exhibitions and events calendar
December 10, 2025
EXHIBITIONS Keith Haring: Radiant Vision On view through February 15, 2026 Keith Haring (1958–1990) emerged as a shooting star of the New York art scene in the 1980s. His signature…
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Laurens County Museum Selected as a 2026–2027 Host Site for Smithsonian’s “Americans” Exhibition
December 9, 2025
Laurens County is celebrating a major cultural win. The Laurens County Museum has been selected as one of just six communities in South Carolina to host the prestigious Smithsonian Museum…
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The City of Columbia and BizArts present A Christmas Story, a holiday celebration supporting Richland County First Steps
December 9, 2025
7Sunday’s BizArts, in partnership with the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, announced BizArts: A Christmas Story—an uplifting holiday community celebration, nonprofit and small business showcase, and fundraiser supporting…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brad Moranz, The Charleston Christmas Special
December 8, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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CMA announces major gift from the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain
December 4, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announced a major gift of the Joseph Bruce Collection of Georgian Porcelain, one of the most comprehensive private holdings of New Hall porcelain in the…
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My Fried Chicken History
December 3, 2025
By Tom Poland As evening shadows fell, I made my way home through woods. Overpowering the peppery smell of autumn leaves, the chicken frying in Mom’s cast iron skillet…
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Amazon announces Best Books of 2025
December 3, 2025
Each year, I like to publish Amazon’s Best Books of the Year and buy my wife the No. 1 book as a Christmas present. Looks like Buckeye, by Patrick Ryan,…
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Artist in Residence Monica Cioppettini
December 2, 2025
From November 23 to December 20, 2025, 701 CCA welcomes Monica Cioppettini as our Artist-in-Residence. Monica is a multidisciplinary artist whose work breathes new life into discarded jewelry and found objects, transforming them…
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SC Philharmonic returns with 3rd annual “Home for the Holidays”
December 2, 2025
Columbia’s new favorite holiday tradition celebrates the wealth of artistic talent in the Midlands The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Home for the Holidays on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM at…
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NOMA announces Light Up Cookie Crawl Festival on Saturday, December 13th
December 2, 2025
Who: City of Columbia, The NOMA Foundation, Chavis Painting, Palmetto Life Church, and participating NOMA businesses. What/Where: Light Up NOMA Cookie Crawl — a celebration of shopping, entertainment, dining, and of course,…
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Columbia Streams Art Local Artist Holiday Art Market now located at Finlay Park
December 2, 2025
The Columbia Streams Art public art program announces that the first holiday market to support local artists will now be held at Finlay Park. This local artist holiday market will…
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Highway Song, Part II
November 25, 2025
By Tom Poland A Sunday Drive Highways 321 and 301 meet my criteria for back roads. Little traffic. Lots of abandonment. Old stuff getting older. Those 1950 snowbirds heading…
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One Columbia for Arts & Culture hosts festive holiday party and Open Studios event
November 25, 2025
One Columbia for Arts & Culture invites the community to its annual Holiday Party, a festive celebration of art and the holiday season. The event will take place during First…
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Many Splendors of Love by Teri Leigh Teed selected for 2025 Inspired by Nature Invitational Exhibition
November 24, 2025Many Splendors of Love, a fine art photograph from Teri Leigh Teed’s Healing Spirit Art© Collection, Eleanor’s Dream series, has been selected for the 2025 Inspired by Nature Invitational Exhibition.…
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