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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Travel the world in a night at the CMA’s Anniversary Gala
November 20, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art celebrates 75 years of creativity and community with a night of cocktails, art, and memories at the 75th Anniversary Gala on Friday, January 16, from…
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Original student-created dance takes spotlight at USC’s Student Choreography Showcase
November 20, 2025
The Betsy Blackmon Dance Program at USC will present its fall semester Student Choreography Showcase, December 2–5 in Drayton Hall Theatre. This bi-annual concert features nine original dance works created by…
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Peace Center announces first bookings for new live music venue, Coach Music Factory
November 20, 2025
Love & Special Sauce, The Lone Bellow, and The Infamous Stringdusters to headline opening lineup The Peace Center’s 35th season continues to deliver big news with the announcement of the first…
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Presbyterian College Orchestra & String Quartet to Present Classical Program on November 20
November 19, 2025
Music lovers are invited to an evening of exceptional classical performance as the Presbyterian College Orchestra and String Quartet take the stage on Thursday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. in…
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Lander Chamber Orchestra, University Singers to Perform
November 17, 2025
The Department of Music at Lander University invites the community to join the Lander Chamber Orchestra and University Singers for a concert Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., in the…
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Finlay Park grand re-opening – Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16
November 14, 2025
As excitement builds for the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park, the City of Columbia has released important details on parking, shuttle transportation and safety guidelines for the celebration set for…
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Trustus Theatre presents Into the Woods, a magical journey through fairy tales and consequences
November 13, 2025
Trustus Theatre Presents Into the Woods, a Magical Journey Through Fairy Tales and Consequences Trustus Theatre invites audiences to journey Into the Woods this holiday season with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony…
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Where The Dead Live On
November 12, 2025
By Tom Poland On a sultry August Sunday I drove up on Shady Grove Methodist Church. Seeing it resurrected James Agee’s “Shady Grove, Alabama, July 1936,” his description of…
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The Timeless Elegance of the Harp: Kipper Ackerman Brings Classic Grace to Every Occasion
November 12, 2025
The graceful tones of a harp have long been associated with beauty, refinement, and a touch of magic—and South Carolina harpist Kipper Ackerman embodies each of those qualities in her…
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Peace Center unveils yearlong Song Sessions for The Mockingbird — Greenville’s newest live music venue
November 11, 2025
The Peace Center kicks off its 35th season with a month of big announcements! Coming off the heels of unveiling GRAMMY-winning country music superstar Maren Morris as part of its milestone season lineup, the…
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Holiday Open House on Augusta Street
November 9, 2025Augusta Street Holiday Tradition Continues Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) is hosting their annual celebration to kick off the holiday season. Holiday Open House will take place on Sunday, November…
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Keith Haring Arts & Draughts radiates fall fun
November 9, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Arts & Draughts, the museum’s biannual block party, on Friday, November 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This signature CMA…
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Dick Harpootlian launches Dig Me a Grave book tour
November 9, 2025
Tour begins Dec. 16 in Columbia, SC, the city where Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins, South Carolina’s most prolific killer and the book’s protagonist, was put to death nearly 35 years…
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Presbyterian College Chamber Winds & Wind Ensemble to Present “Hot & Cold” Concert on November 13
November 9, 2025
The Presbyterian College Chamber Winds and Wind Ensemble will present their fall concert, Hot & Cold, on Thursday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Belk Auditorium. The performance, conducted by…
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A Musical Tapestry: Laurens County Chorale Marks 50 Years Since Its 1975 Debut Performance
November 9, 2025
The 2025–2026 season marks the 51st season for the Laurens County Chorale, which was founded in 1975. This year’s performances will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chorale’s very first…
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A Christmas Classic Comes to Life at PC: Andy Millard to Perform One-Man “A Christmas Carol”
November 8, 2025
Presbyterian College will welcome alumnus Andy Millard, Class of 1979, back to campus for a special holiday performance on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Edmunds Hall. Millard will…
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One Columbia for Arts and Culture welcomes new artists to Downtown Garage Studio
November 6, 2025
One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced the second cohort of artists-in-residence at the Garage Studio, an innovative workspace for emerging artists located in a repurposed police substation. The new…
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Winter’s Rainy Windows
November 5, 2025
By Tom Poland I have long admired the work of a fighter pilot turned writer. He wrote under the pen name James Salter. James Arnold Horowitz volunteered for combat duty…
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New quilt exhibition at Upcountry History Museum showcases storytelling of holiday classic in cloth
October 30, 2025
Quilts and holidays are a perfect blend, and the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition, “Sue Reich’s The Quilter’s Night Before Christmas,” will take visitors on a familiar yet unique journey…
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Freshfields Village celebrates the season with festive events and family fun
October 30, 2025
Embrace the holidays and enjoy favorite traditions with a Thanksgiving farmers market, outdoor movies, letters to Santa and more Freshfields Village, the premier shopping and dining destination 30 minutes from…
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Return To Pawleys
October 28, 2025
By Tom Poland Sunday lunch at the Sea View Inn. Forty-five years it had been since my daughters and I were together at Pawleys. While eating I thought about our…
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2025 MOJA Juried Art Exhibition
October 28, 2025
On view at City Gallery The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents the 2025 MOJA Juried Art Exhibition, on view at City Gallery November 14 through February 2, 2026…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Platts, SC Arts Commission
October 27, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Columbia Museum of Art announces planned departure of Executive Director
October 23, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) announces the planned departure of Executive Director Della Watkins, who will step down from her role in April 2026. Watkins has served as executive…
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Anita Zucker, CSU produce original theatrical production
October 23, 2025
Charleston Southern University presents the debut of On the Other Side, an original theatrical production running October 23–26 in Lightsey Chapel Auditorium on CSU’s campus. The play explores the powerful…
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S.C. Arts Commission, David Platts, executive director elected to national leadership role
October 23, 2025
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) announced the election of a new chair and nine members to its board of directors. As part of a rigorous national nomination…
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Local music legends to be honored at the 10th Annual Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame ceremony this Sunday, October 26
October 23, 2025
Celebration to Honor Contributors to Charleston’s Rich Musical Heritage The Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame announced the inductees for the Class of 2025, honoring individuals and bands who have left…
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Laurens County Community Theatre Announces Auditions for Finding Nemo Jr.
October 22, 2025
The Laurens County Community Theatre (LCCT) has announced auditions for its second production of the 2025–26 season — Finding Nemo Jr., a lively and heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved…
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Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ exhibition helps kick off holiday season at Upcountry History Museum
October 22, 2025
The doors of the Upcountry History Museum have now opened to the enchanting world of animation with “Beyond Halloween Land: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” an exhibition dedicated to…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art presents Part II of its eighth South Carolina Biennial
October 20, 2025
701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) announced the opening of the 701 CCA SC Biennial Part II, the second installment of its eighth survey exhibition showcasing the work of…
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South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition returns for third sweet season
October 16, 2025
The 3rd Annual South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition invites bakers, artists, designers, local businesses, and holiday enthusiasts of all ages to showcase their creativity in a celebration of community and…
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Museum gallery lighting project enters final phase
October 14, 2025The Columbia Museum of Art is entering the final phase of its sweeping gallery lighting renovation, a visionary project that began January 21, 2025. Coinciding with the museum’s milestone 75th…
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Gather Cola announces full vendor lineup and what to expect
October 14, 2025
Gather COLA, located at 2191 Pickens Street in Columbia’s BullStreet District, is proud to announce that the full food, beverage, and retail lineup is complete ahead of its late Fall…
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Three to be inducted into Lexington Two Fine Arts Hall of Fame on October 16
October 14, 2025
Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Jeremy Hudson,…
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Southern Exposure—The Fly Swatter
October 9, 2025
By Tom Poland Grandmothers’ Weapon Of Choice The New Oxford American Dictionary defines “fly swatter” as “an implement used for swatting insects, typically a square of plastic mesh attached…
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Autumn Leaves: an evening with Chad LB – Charleston Jazz Orchestra
October 9, 2025
Every once in a while, a performance comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with music in the first place. On Saturday, October 18, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra joins forces…
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The Nickelodeon Theater awarded national Science on Screen® grant
October 8, 2025
The Nickelodeon Theater has been selected as one of 41 independent cinemas, museums, and community film organizations across the country to receive a 2025–26 Science on Screen® grant, an initiative…
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Dreher art teacher named South Carolina Art Educator of the Year
October 7, 2025
Dreher High School art teacher Katie Pfrommer has been named the 2025 South Carolina Art Educator of the Year by the South Carolina Art Education Association (SCAEA). The award recognizes…
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