The Golden Gloved Artist

  March 14, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   During my not quite 10 years at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources I worked among talented illustrators, filmmakers, designers, photographers, and artists. I watched…

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Spring brings Art Blossoms back to the CMA

  March 12, 2024

Fun floral fundraiser runs March 21 through 24 The Columbia Museum of Art presents the return of Art Blossoms, a beautifully botanical exhibition experience and museum fundraiser on view Thursday,…

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Lowcountry student is state Poetry Out Loud champ

  March 12, 2024

The state finals for Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation and performance competition, yielded a new state champion from Charleston who will represent South Carolina in the national competition.…

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Bring Back Honest-To-Goodness Screen Doors

  March 7, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   With winter knock, knock, knocking on their door, people are thinking of storm doors and weather stripping. Well, drafty old screen doors occupy my mind. Recent…

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Family-Friendly Frights and Feats at Harbison Theatre

  March 5, 2024

Family-Friendly Frights and Feats at Harbison Theatre: Action-packed performances that are sure to give you goosebumps! 360 ALLSTARS Variety Show 4 PM | Sunday, March 24, 2024 Tickets: $40 Launching…

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Feathers Fit For A King

  February 29, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   I wanted to hunt birds when a boy. Problem was no one would take me hunting. Dad tried but hunting wasn’t in his blood. And so…

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Town Theatre

  February 28, 2024

From teen songwriter Carol Kline to chart topping musical phenom, Carole King, our show takes you on a journey of the renowned musical legend’s career. Carole fought tooth and nail…

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IAAM to host a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julie Dash

  February 27, 2024

Event will celebrate Women’s History Month In honor of Women’s History Month, the International African American Museum (IAAM) will host a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julie Dash, on March 21…

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One View, Two Civilizations

  February 22, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   On a November Saturday, I drove to the geographic heart of Georgia. The cool breath of autumn and a blue-sky day had pulled people outdoors. I…

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The Luck Of The Draw

  February 14, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   December 1, 1969, was no ordinary Monday. It was a day when your birthday was your destiny. In Athens, Georgia’s Benton Apartments my roommates and I…

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S.C. Arts Commission announces seven emerging artist grantees

  February 14, 2024

Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…

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Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores Centennial Legacy of The Duke Endowment

  February 12, 2024

A traveling exhibit highlighting a century of progress as envisioned by James B. Duke, founder of The Duke Endowment, is now on display at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville…

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Live Jazz Returns to The Establishment Every Friday and Saturday Night

  February 8, 2024

The downtown restaurant introduces the Broad Street Live music series, featuring Demetrius Doctor and local jazz musicians   The Establishment proudly announces the return of live music with the Broad Street Live series featuring local…

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Ordering Please, One Big Boy

  February 7, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Daddy set me straight. “If you want some spending money, get a job.” Thus did I work two jobs while going through college at Georgia. I…

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Resiliency, discovery, and revelation on full display in new exhibit coming to Upcountry History Museum

  February 7, 2024

Through a visually compelling presentation of history through art, small moments of ordinary experiences are transformed into extraordinary discoveries of resiliency and revelation in “Vision & Spirit: Black Artists in…

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Folk Artist Leonard Jones

  February 1, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Giving Old Tin New Life During my school days the yellow bus rolled me past chicken houses. In 1972, when I taught creative writing in Lincolnton,…

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The Cottontown Art Crawl returns for its sixth year

  January 31, 2024

The sixth annual Cottontown Art Crawl brings artists and entertainment to front porches, streets, and lawns in a historic downtown neighborhood in Columbia, SC.  This year approximately 200 artists will show and sell their original work. The…

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