A Month In Tokyo – Artist’s Reception and Photography Exhibition – Oct 12
October 2, 2024
ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 5, THIS EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 12 Artist’s Reception and Photography Exhibition at Woodbine Studio & Gallery by Samuel Bogardus Greenville-based film photographer Samuel…
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The Boxmasters to rock the house at Harbison Theatre
October 2, 2024
Experience a signature take on 60s rock with The Boxmasters featuring Billy Bob Thornton The Boxmasters, featuring Billy Bob Thornton, will be at Harbison Theatre one night only, October 18,…
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Greenville Symphony to offer free outdoor broadcast of opening concert at TD Stage Sunday, Oct. 6
October 2, 2024
Symphony taps into the healing power of music to bring outdoor concert experience to a recovering community The Greenville Symphony Orchestra announced there will be a free live outdoor broadcast…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre welcomes new board members to support growing mission
September 30, 2024
South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) announced the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors: Vicky Schmitz Hammond, David Crabb, Kathryn Owen Hix, Heath Beard, and LaVonda Paul.…
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Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser – rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
Premier Arts Collective (PAC) announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser will now take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Zen in downtown Greenville. Previously scheduled on September…
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Hurricanes, A Personal History
September 30, 2024
By Tom Poland Growing up in landlocked Lincoln County, Georgia, I never worried about hurricanes. I left that to folks on the coast. Hurricanes were not to be feared. If…
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Spoleto Festival USA celebrates exceptional 48th season
September 26, 2024
Sales at Spoleto’s 48th Festival top an impressive $3.53 million Spoleto Festival USA 2024 marked a resounding success, drawing enthusiastic crowds from 13 countries around the world and 48 states,…
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Remembering Ken Burger
September 26, 2024
By Tom Poland “Don’t forget to be happy. It’s the only measurement of success that really counts.” – Ken Burger I wish I had known Ken Burger for more…
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State Museum announces Constellation Concert Series
September 26, 2024
Experience Live Music Under the Stars at the State Museum’s New Concert Series The South Carolina State Museum unveiled its new Constellation Concert Series, offering an evening of live music…
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New Mural Grant Program aims to beautify West Columbia and promote local artists
September 25, 2024
The City of West Columbia introduced the West Columbia Mural Grant (WCMG) Program, an initiative to transform public spaces through vibrant, outdoor murals. The program invites local businesses and property…
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Charleston Christmas Special is all-new for 29th season
September 25, 2024
See why thousands of people make the Charleston Christmas Special part of their holiday tradition. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, this holiday spectacular for all ages runs Dec. 12 to Dec.…
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Melrose Heights brings artists and food to a historic Columbia neighborhood!
September 25, 2024
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard will once again welcome artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will…
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LCCT Set to Present ‘Snow White and the Prince’: A Magical Journey of Love, Laughter, and Adventure!
September 25, 2024
The Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT) is bringing a beloved classic to life with their upcoming production of Snow White and the Prince. This charming adaptation promises a delightful blend of…
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Bestselling Author Tracy Enerson Wood to Share Untold Stories at Laurens Library
September 24, 2024
The Laurens County Library (1017 W. Main Street) is thrilled to host bestselling author Tracy Enerson Wood on October 2nd at 4 p.m. Renowned for her USA Today and internationally…
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Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences coming to the Greenville Convention Center this holiday season!
September 24, 2024
Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced that Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience, which have sold more than seven million tickets worldwide, will open at…
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S.C. Arts Commission launches Creative Careers website
September 23, 2024
Today, the South Carolina Arts Commission formally announced the launch of a new website designed to provide information and insight into the vast career opportunities within the state’s thriving $14…
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Rogue Squirrel
September 19, 2024
By Tom Poland For two summers now I have battled a rogue squirrel, and the score is squirrel 100, Tom zero. He raids my “go to” hummingbird feeder, and…
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40th annual MOJA Arts Festival returns to Charleston with a vibrant celebration of black arts and culture
September 19, 2024
The MOJA Arts Festival, Charleston’s premier celebration of African American and Caribbean culture, will return from September 26th to October 6th, 2024. Produced by the City of Charleston Office of…
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USC Theatre opens new season with centuries-old tale of civil disobedience Antigone
September 17, 2024
The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will open its 2024-2025 season with a production of the timeless classic Antigone, October 4-12 at historic Longstreet Theatre. Show times are…
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Major exhibition of French modern art opens October 5
September 17, 2024
Monet, Matisse, and much more courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum The Columbia Museum of Art announced French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950, a major exhibition on view Saturday,…
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A Conversation with Kristin Cobb, Executive Director at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
September 17, 2024
The 2024-2025 season has begun Kristin Cobb, the Executive Director at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, talks about the 2024-2025 season. The season officially kicked off on September 6…
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SC Arts Commission grants support artists’ entrepreneurism
September 17, 2024
Applications for next round opened today The arts-based business initiatives of three South Carolina artists (#SCartists) are receiving support from a South Carolina Arts Commission grant and program designed to…
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Poet Glenis Redmond to Appear at Laurens Library
September 15, 2024
Glenis Redmond, celebrated poet, teacher, and imagination activist, will be featured at a special author event hosted by the Laurens County Library on September 24th at 6 p.m. Redmond, who…
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Wine & Design and Premier Arts Collective announce national corporate giving partnership
September 11, 2024
Greenville, South Carolina, based Premier Arts Collective (PAC) is partnering with Wine & Design, an experiential art franchise based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with over 50 studios nationwide. The partnership…
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Lander Wind Ensemble to Perform
September 11, 2024
The community is invited to join the Lander University Wind Ensemble for its first performance of the 2024-25 season Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Josephine B. Abney…
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Canvas Sky: A Family-Friendly Circus Adventure Coming to Barefoot Acres
September 9, 2024
Barefoot Acres in Fountain Inn is set to host an unforgettable experience as Hideaway Circus presents their newest outdoor production, Canvas Sky, on September 10 and 11 at 7:30 PM.…
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Lander University Art Gallery Features Works of Artists Jorge Rojas and Siara Yazmin
September 7, 2024
On September 5, The Lander Art Gallery at Lander University’s Abney Cultural Center hosted a reception for its current exhibit, “Mujer: Sanctuary,” featuring artists Jorge Rojas and Siara Yazmin. The…
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Anything Goes sets sail at Town Theatre
September 6, 2024
Prepare to embark on a high-seas adventure as Town Theatre proudly presents the timeless classic, Anything Goes. This vibrant, toe-tapping musical promises a voyage filled with laughter, romance and Cole…
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Wake Up Call Aboard The Pamela Sue
September 5, 2024
By Tom Poland Shrimping Down McClellanville Way I got up at 4:30 a.m. to go to two Carolina bays in the Francis Marion National Forest. Hours later I left pitcher…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Robert Gardiner, SC Jazz Foundation
September 5, 2024
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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Nominations open for SC Governor’s Awards for the Arts
September 5, 2024
Nominations are now open to honor persons or organizations in South Carolina who exhibit the highest levels of achievement, influence, or support of arts with the South Carolina Governor’s Awards…
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Southern Fiction Author Donna Everhart to Visit Laurens Library
September 4, 2024
The Laurens Library is excited to welcome acclaimed Southern fiction writer Donna Everhart for a special event on September 10th at 4 p.m. Everhart will discuss her latest novel, When…
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“Artists Teaching: Teaching Artists,” exhibitions highlight the work of artists and educators
September 4, 2024
The Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, “Artists Teaching: Teaching Artists,” showcases the artwork of Clemson University’s artist-educators, symbolically connecting faculty research and experiences that explore elements of place, media, technology,…
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Local Potter Joey Holmes Adds a Spooky Twist to Fall
September 4, 2024
As autumn approaches, local potter Joey Holmes is embracing the season with a touch of spooky charm. Known for his skillful pottery, Holmes has been throwing on the wheel and…
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Brooks Center welcomes The Concert Truck back to the Clemson community
September 4, 2024Back by popular demand, The Concert Truck will make its way through the greater Clemson area from September 10-14 during a four-day residency. Presented by the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts and sponsored by Bill…
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Holiday Fair & Kringle Village ticket sales now live
September 3, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club…
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Columbia Museum of Art October 2024 exhibitions and events calendar
September 3, 2024
EXHIBITIONS French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950 October 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025 In France, the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end of World…
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Winning S.C. play comes to Harbison Theatre
September 3, 2024
“Let It Grow,” a new play by Chad Henderson and the winner of the 2024 Jasper Project Play Right Series, will be showcased in a staged reading at Harbison Theatre…
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Charleston Jazz to receive $15K National Endowment for the Arts Grant
September 3, 2024
Charleston Jazz announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award in the amount of $15,000. This grant will…
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Actor Gui Agustini visits Lander to encourage students
September 2, 2024
Lander University’s aspiring creators recently received advice from a professional who has been in their seats before. Gui Agustini, an actor, director and producer who attended Lander University, visited Aug.…
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Complexities, tragedies of Native American boarding schools explored in exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
August 30, 2024
“To educate and assimilate into “civilized” society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Greenville
August 28, 2024
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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Greenville Symphony Orchestra releases series of community events in “Countdown to Opening Night”
August 26, 2024
Event lineup will include a family festival, comedy, panel discussions, music bingo, social hours, and more The Greenville Symphony Orchestra (GSO) announced an exciting lineup of community events leading up…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation elects new members to board of directors
August 26, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors. With three-year terms that began in July…
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Capture Laurens County’s Beauty: Tips to Win in the Earth & Sky Photo Contest
August 25, 2024
The Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest, hosted by the Laurens County Conservation District, invites amateur photographers to capture the stunning natural beauty of Laurens County. This contest is open…
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Joel Perkins of The Mud Brothers, AutoCorrect and The Bi***in’ Syncs Team come out on top at inaugural Sync for Survivors Benefit
August 22, 2024
With a crowd of 400 guests cheering wildly with rainbow-lit glow sticks, this first-time event for the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance (“CSPA”) raised an impressive $200,000 to expand programming within…
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The City of Columbia unveils a new urban canvas large scale art tapestry at Todd & Moore Sporting Goods
August 22, 2024
The City of Columbia unveiled a new large-scale urban canvas art tapestry on the south facing wall of Todd & Moore Sporting Goods on Tuesday, August 20 at 11:30 am.…
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Robert Ariail, Cartoonist
August 21, 2024
By Tom Poland In the beginning, there was the urge to draw—and inspiration, Saturday morning cartoons. “I’d drawn since I was a boy, spending hours with crayons, pencils, manila…
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Clinton Writers Group to Meet August 28
August 21, 2024
The Clinton Writers Group is set to convene on Wednesday, August 28, at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. All writers, aspiring writers, and those with a…
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SC Sculptor Charles Pate unveils groundbreaking statue honoring Judge Tanya A. Gee
August 20, 2024
South Carolina sculptor Charles Pate made history with the unveiling of a groundbreaking statue honoring the late Judge Tanya A. Gee at a dedication ceremony held at the West Columbia…
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