Pacolet Milliken invests in South Carolina’s young visual artists
June 12, 2023
Greenville-based investment company Pacolet Milliken donated $10,000 in support of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Visual Arts Department. This generous gift funded a student art exhibition…
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Life’s Healing Elixir
June 8, 2023
By Tom Poland A Sunday sojourn found me at Healing Springs near Blackville, South Carolina. There I stood on Gods Acre, property deeded to God. Palm Sunday it was,…
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Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour highlights farm life
June 8, 2023
This weekend, the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour brings together two of the state’s most vital industries, agriculture and tourism, to 15 farm- and art-related sites around Richland County.…
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Pop Icon Taylor Dayne to headline Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy
June 6, 2023
With a career spanning three decades, 17 Top 20 singles and four chart-topping number one songs that include “Tell It To My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back,” and “I’ll…
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Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as Trustee of Richland Library
June 5, 2023
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Jon Robertson, CFP® to the Richland Library Board of Trustees. Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information…
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Scholarships available Jazz Combo Camp!
June 2, 2023
The Charleston Jazz Academy is offering four weeks of Jazz Combo Camp in June and July. The camps are a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to hone their skills and learn from…
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Drumming Up White Feathery Memories
June 2, 2023
By Tom Poland Long before I moved to South Carolina, family vacation trips took us over Charleston’s “New Cooper River Bridge.” To be accurate, we drove over the Silas…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art announces new board of directors members
June 1, 2023
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its board of directors and two member emeriti. Joining the…
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Exclusive exhibition showcases art of the Catawba Nation from the last 50 years
May 30, 2023
Resurgence and Renaissance opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Resurgence and Renaissance: Art of the Catawba Nation Since 1973, on…
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Experience the stunning story quilts of artist Tina Williams Brewer
May 30, 2023
Stories of Grace opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Tina Williams Brewer: Stories of Grace, on view Saturday, June 10,…
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Penny & Lucy Lou Art
May 25, 2023
Penny & Lucy Lou Art is a division of Southern Places, Inc. an interior design firm that was incorporated in 1986 by Pam McPeak, ASID. In 2013, Pam and Penny…
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Highway 61 Revisited
May 25, 2023
By Tom Poland From 22,000 miles high, a satellite dropped an uncanny merging of highway and music into my path. XM Radio played the comedic ACME siren whistle that…
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Kyko Photography
May 24, 2023
My Husband and I both have a passion for photography and with his help we capture a wide range of photos to include but not limited to nature, sunrise/sunsets, family…
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Google announces South Carolina winner of 15th annual Doodle for Google contest
May 18, 2023
The annual Doodle for Google contest returns for the 15th year to showcase student artwork from around the country. Today, Google is thrilled to announce South Carolina’s Haniyah Simone Robinson…
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Memories Of Zebco Reels & Red Wrigglers
May 17, 2023
By Tom Poland I drive west, Georgia bound, and pass it yet again, a place that pulls at my heart. My father had a worm farm, and my grandfather’s…
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Calling All Artists – The Artist’s Coop Announces Fall Juried Art Show
May 16, 2023
The Artist’s Coop in downtown Laurens has announced their Fall Juried Art Show which will be held on Friday, September 15 from 6-8 pm. Artists wishing to submit artwork for…
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‘Very Eric Carle’ exhibition making southeastern debut at Upcountry History Museum
May 15, 2023
It will be a very special day for children and adults alike when the unique, one-of-a-kind Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit opens Saturday, May…
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Keep your shoulders pointed forward
May 10, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Just yesterday, I re-watched some film clips of Earl Campbell. If you don’t know who Earl Campbell is, he was a running back in the NFL for…
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Behind The Lens
May 10, 2023
By Tom Poland Thirty-seven years ago I wrote “Worth The Wait,” a feature on photographing wildlife. South Carolina Wildlife magazine photographers Ted Borg, Robert Clark, and Phillip Jones gave…
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FAAAC to host Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art
May 9, 2023
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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Greenville Theatre is proud to present “Shrek the Musical” as the final show of season 97
May 9, 2023
Everyone’s favorite green ogre is back in this hilarious musical, based on the hit blockbuster animated film! Our unlikely hero finds himself on a quest to save his swamp from…
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Grease is the word at Town Theatre
May 9, 2023
School may still be in session, but it’s time for some hot “Summer Nights” with Town Theatre’s Grease! You know the story – “bad boy” Danny and “the girl next…
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Retired Greenville teacher’s book being made into a movie
May 8, 2023
Stories of a “lake monster” told to hundreds and hundreds of Greenville County students over the decades by a beloved teacher of theirs is now a book and is being…
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We’re Sending You To …
May 3, 2023
By Tom Poland In the 1960s my father visited the Central State Hospital in Georgia. He may have gone to visit a relative. I recall a heated family gathering…
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Berkeley County, SC Sheriff and Retired SC Constable shed light on Historic Criminal Investigations within Berkeley County in New Book
May 3, 2023
Law and Lawlessness: Historic Cases of Corruption and Murder by Sheriff S. Duane Lewis and Constable Daniel J. Crooks ISBN: Hardcover: 979-8-8229-0300-5 Paperback: 979-8-8229-0301-2 eBook: 979-8-8229-0303-6 Publication Date: Available now on…
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New York Life Foundation contributes $750K to International African American Museum
May 3, 2023
Latest grant brings total donation from the foundation to $1M The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, bringing the Foundation’s…
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All-new ‘American Jukebox 2’ celebrates the hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s
May 2, 2023
Twenty of the country’s most talented performers will bring hits from the Eagles, Neil Diamond, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, and many more to the Charleston Music Hall for one spectacular…
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The Charleston Jazz Festival saw record-breaking attendance
April 27, 2023
The 2023 Charleston Jazz Festival was a resounding success, featuring an impressive lineup of talented artists including Samara Joy, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dianne Reeves, Matt White & Friends, Oscar…
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Art Blossoms blooms again over Mother’s Day Weekend
April 27, 2023
Annual exhibition fundraiser takes over the Columbia Museum of Art The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Art Blossoms, a beautifully botanical exhibition experience and museum fundraiser on…
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The Joy Of Scholarships
April 26, 2023
By Tom Poland After high school I hoped to land a scholarship to play football. I played first unit on the junior varsity team and started three years on the…
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Columbia SC 63, USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research, and Columbia Museum of Art announce partnership
April 26, 2023
Our Story Matters Gallery set to open August 2023 The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), the USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research (CRC), and Columbia SC 63: Our…
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Stormwater announces inaugural year-long BIPOC Residency Program
April 25, 2023
Columbia painter Malik Greene will serve as program’s first artist-in-residence Stormwater, a newly launched nonprofit organization that supports the thriving working artist community in Columbia’s Vista district, announces that local…
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USC School of Law dean William Hubbard elected to prestigious national academy
April 20, 2023
William C. Hubbard, dean of the School of Law, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The academy is a prestigious fellowship of artists, scholars and leaders…
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Spoleto reprises sweeping Locals’ Weekend offers for Charleston-area residents
April 20, 2023
Promo-code will be distributed Friday via email for the sale, valid April 22 to April 23 only What: Spoleto Festival USA is offering Charleston-area residents exclusive ticket discounts across its entire…
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EVENT: Spring Artisan Market at The Waterfront Daniel Island / May 20
April 20, 2023
Join the Waterfront Daniel Island on May 20 for a spring artisan market. See additional details below. WHAT: Spring Artisan Market at The Waterfront Daniel Island WHEN: Saturday, May 20…
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The Home Place
April 19, 2023
By Tom Poland It’s a scene Normal Rockwell would have liked. We see an old hand-dug well, a corncrib, and an outhouse. A fine old cedar leans back as…
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Thunderfest returns to Irmo
April 18, 2023
Thunderfest (formerly known as Carolina Shout) is returning to Harbison Theatre. On Saturday, May 6, families of the Midlands are invited out to Midlands Technical College’s Harbison Campus to take…
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The Charleston Jazz Festival opens April 20th
April 14, 2023
The highly anticipated 8th annual Charleston Jazz Festival is returning to the Lowcountry this April 20–23. Presented by the Medical University of South Carolina with partners Garden & Gun Magazine…
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Woman, Life, Freedom event focuses on Iranian women’s rights movement – April 27
April 14, 2023
The Columbia Museum of Art presents Woman, Life, Freedom: An Evening on the Art of Protest, an evening of art and activism in conjunction with the exhibition Reverent Ornament: Art…
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The Green Of Winter
April 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Pine pollen yellows my deck, but the green of winter colors my thoughts. Two things I like about winter. One, winter’s cold bones lay the land…
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Harbison Theatre hosts children’s favorite Pinkalicious – April 22
April 12, 2023
Harbison Theatre invites families and fans of all ages to join Columbia Children’s Theatre for two performances of Pinkalicious on Saturday, April 22. Based on the popular book character by…
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BJU Division of Music receives $1 million gift to create endowment
April 12, 2023
The Bob Jones University Division of Music announced a $1 million gift to begin and fund the Robert O. Jones and Mary B. Jones Scholarship Fund. This endowed fund will…
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Digital Content Manager
April 12, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Commission is looking for a creative individual to develop digital content that supports agency messaging with relevant, on-brand, and high editorial quality materials. The digital content…
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International African American Museum sets spring and early summer programming
April 11, 2023
Latest slate of events and online exhibitions supplement ongoing in-person and virtual engagement ahead of Museum’s June opening The International African American Museum (IAAM) has set a series of additional…
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Just taking it all in
April 6, 2023
By Jeff Becraft On Tuesday night, I was at a Board meeting for Our Place of Hope. It was in a new spot for us… in the facility of a…
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Thirty Years—The Mountains To The Sea
April 6, 2023
By Tom Poland I remember the year well. 1984. It was my first year working as a staff writer for South Carolina Wildlife. I had just spent six years…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces additions, change to team
April 5, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomed to its team two new program directors who are tasked with serving South Carolina’s individual artists (#SCartists) and facilitating arts initiatives in rural communities.…
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Public Invited to Lander MFA Exhibit
April 4, 2023
In May, Seth Stogner, of Park City, Utah, and Emily Mathis, of Columbia, will graduate from Lander University’s new Master of Fine Arts program, becoming the first students ever to…
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Announcement of artist commissioned to paint official city portrait of long-serving Clerk of Council Vanessa Turner Maybank
March 30, 2023
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Councilmember Keith Waring as they announce the artist who has been commissioned to paint the official city portrait of Vanessa Turner Maybank, the…
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A Walk In Winter Woods
March 29, 2023
By Tom Poland I like boardwalks. Those that take you through protected natural areas. Several come to mind. The lovely boardwalk at Woods Bay takes you 1,150 feet through…
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