Freshfields Village welcomes autumn with free, family events
August 21, 2025
From Labor Day to late October, enjoy a special fall movie, a new seasonal art show and pup-friendly fun on The Village Green KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – Freshfields Village, the…
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Columbia Streams Art public art program announces new smartphone-based filmmaking contest, Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema
August 20, 2025Red Carpet Access is Right In Your Pocket! The City of Columbia opens the gateway for cellphone, mobile, and smartphone films from filmmakers of all levels. Submission portal for contest entries…
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PC Choir Announces 2026 “Sounds of the Alps” Tour
August 19, 2025
The Presbyterian College Choir is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime musical journey across Austria during Spring Break 2026 — and choir alumni are invited to join the adventure. From March 6–14,…
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Anime Day: Blue Lock Screening at the Laurens Branch
August 18, 2025
Anime Day is back—let the games begin! Join us as we kick off the semester with a high-energy screening of Blue Lock(TV-14), the intense sports anime where soccer, ambition, and…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Choral Harmony: The Laurens County Chorale Invites You
August 18, 2025
Half a century of voices, one community in song. The Laurens County Chorale is celebrating a milestone this year—fifty years of choral harmony in the community. Since its founding, the…
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Grandma’s Petunias
August 13, 2025
By Tom Poland A Short and Sweet, Fragrant Memory Vintage petunias, those flowers my grandma loved, I saw them in youth. As I sort through my memory album they…
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Join Judson Mill District for the unveiling of ‘Weaver the Piano’ with
August 12, 2025
Live Performance by Marvin King Revue – Thursday, August 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Judson Mill District invites the community to an evening of music, art, and celebration as…
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ColaJazz Academy launches new 4-week jazz improvisation course with pianist & composer Nicholas Vlandis
August 12, 2025
The ColaJazz Academy announced the launch of a brand-new 4-week course on Jazz Improvisation, taught by acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator Nicholas Vlandis. This immersive program kicks off Monday, September…
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ColaJazz Foundation awarded grant to “Invigorate Cayce” through pop-up jazz concert series and community cleanup
August 11, 2025
The ColaJazz Foundation has secured funding to launch its Invigorate Cayce Project, a community-driven initiative to transform three underutilized sites along the Congaree River into vibrant pop-up jazz venues. With funding from the…
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Gray Court Native Jenna Armstrong Featured at Laurens County Museum with Sculptural Art Exhibit Through August 23
August 11, 2025
The Laurens County Museum is currently featuring an inspiring exhibit by local artist Jenna Armstrong, a Gray Court native whose sculptural works challenge perceptions and celebrate the transformation of industrial…
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Queen Of The Shoals
August 7, 2025
By Tom Poland Her May-June reign approaches. The rocky shoals spider lily, Hymenocallis coronaria, will soon flaunt her crown of white, green, and gold. Exquisite, ephemeral, and periled. Much…
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Popular event series ‘Harvesting Heritage’ returns to the State Museum
August 6, 2025
Guests will enjoy a discussion panel, crab crack reception, and more. The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of the popular Harvesting Heritage event series with…
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Columbia Streams Art public art program awards 12 local artists with more than $15,000 in micro-grant funding for creative projects
July 31, 2025
A jury pool of local artists/arts professionals reviewed seventeen micro-grant applications submitted The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program has awarded $15,250 in micro-grants to 12 local artists, with funding ranging from…
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Highway 13, Cemetery Road
July 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Pot holes pockmarked the old road. She promised a bumpy ride, but rivulets of tar stitched her together, and that was good enough for me. I…
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My Love Affair With Miss Zebco
July 24, 2025
By Tom Poland I fished many a farm pond as a boy. When I left my red-varnished cane pole for Miss Zebco, I fell in love. I filled my…
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Ensemble Eclectica! presents: TAPESTRY OF SOUND! From Bluegrass to Broadway and More
July 24, 2025
Saturday, August 23 – 7:30 pm Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College Classical Meets Bluegrass and Broadway in the new signature production Tapestry of Sound: Bluegrass to Broadway and More.…
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One Columbia announces new headquarters, launches new artist support fund, and prepares for next cohort of Garage Studio artists
July 21, 2025
One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced a new chapter in its work supporting the creative community of Columbia, SC. With a new location, a new artist grant initiative, and…
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One Columbia announces new headquarters
July 21, 2025Also Launches New Artist Support Fund, and Prepares for Next Cohort of Garage Studio Artists One Columbia for Arts and Culture is excited to announce a new chapter in its…
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Discover the Art of Medieval Calligraphy at the Clinton Library
July 19, 2025
Step back in time and add a touch of elegance to your handwriting during a special Medieval Calligraphyworkshop at the Clinton Library on Tuesday, July 22, at 3:00 p.m. Participants…
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Blink Book Review: “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” by Sarah Wynn-Williams
July 17, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell For anyone who hates social media – and Facebook in particular – you’ll get a real satisfaction from reading this book and all the awfulness surrounding…
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Moonlight Mixers are back at the Folly Beach Pier
July 17, 2025
Three more nights of dancing on the pier this summer The Folly Beach Pier continues its Moonlight Mixers series in July! The next event will feature music from Dave Landeo…
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State Accommodations Tax funds 35 projects
July 17, 2025
City Council Awards $3 Million to Support Local Tourism Overnight visitors in Greenville are supporting your favorite tourism events and venues. On Monday, City Council designated more than $3 million…
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Auditions Next Week for Shrek the Musical in Clinton
July 16, 2025
The Laurens County Community Theatre is preparing to bring the magic, music, and mayhem of Shrek the Musical to the local stage this fall, and auditions are just around the…
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My Southland, Maybe Yours
July 16, 2025
By Tom Poland April, along a back road to Athens, G-A, I saw ghosts. Amid new homes a shed and barn cast blue shadows across brilliant-green grass. Then I…
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Craft a Fire-Breathing Dragon at the Library!
July 12, 2025
Young adventurers are invited to unleash their creativity at the Laurens County Library System’s Build a Dragon craft event on Monday, July 14. Designed for children ages 6 to 10,…
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Movie Night at the Clinton Library: The Princess Bride
July 12, 2025
Gather the whole family and head to the Clinton Library on Thursday, July 17 at 6:00 PM for a free movie night featuring the beloved classic, The Princess Bride. This…
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Nailing Down A Mystery
July 9, 2025
By Tom Poland Old doors rife with nails. Rows and rows of nails. Studs. Like handsome lads, all in a row. All in precise order. I’ve come across two…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jason Nodine, Poe Mill Music
July 9, 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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Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Town Theatre – July 11-27
July 7, 2025
“Just look at the world around you ~ such wonderful things surround you ~ what more is you lookin’ for?” Indeed, life under the sea is a magical kingdom. But…
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Auditions Announced for Shrek the Musical in Clinton
July 6, 2025
Local performers invited to bring this fairy tale to life Get ready to head into the swamp! Auditions are now open for Shrek the Musical, a high-energy production filled with…
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Columbia Marionette Theater Brings Fairy Tale Fun to Laurens County Libraries
July 6, 2025
A delightful puppet adventure is coming to town! On Thursday, July 10, the Laurens County Library System will host performances by the Columbia Marionette Theater, a beloved troupe known for…
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Entries are now open for the South Carolina State Fair’s 2025 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2025
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 8-19, 2025 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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The Songs Of Summer
June 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Nature blessed my boyhood summers with music. Cicadas’ rising-falling singsong gave days rhythm. Katydids chimed in evenings with a nightshift song backed by cricket twitter. The…
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City Gallery to host South Arts’ 2024 Southern Prize and State Fellowships Exhibition
June 26, 2025
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs is proud to present the 2024 Southern Prize and State Fellowships Exhibition, organized by South Arts, on view at City Gallery from June…
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Granddad’s Fiddle
June 25, 2025
By Tom Poland Long did Grandad’s fiddle hang on my mother’s living room wall. I could never walk by it without wondering … “What’s its story?” Best I recall,…
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Charleston Symphony appoints Ryo Hasegawa as Assistant Conductor
June 24, 2025
The Charleston Symphony (CSO) announced the appointment of Ryo Hasegawa to Assistant Conductor, recognizing his outstanding leadership as Conductor of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO). This promotion signals an…
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DIY Dragon’s Eggs Workshop at Laurens Library Offers Hands-On Fun for Teens
June 22, 2025
Young adventurers are invited to the Laurens Library for a magical crafting experience on Monday, June 30 at 4:00 p.m. during the library’s upcoming “Crafternoon” event. As part of the…
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Defy Expectations with Gravity Check! Juggling Duo to Perform at Laurens and Clinton Libraries
June 22, 2025
Prepare to be amazed as the Laurens County Library System welcomes the high-energy juggling duo Gravity Check on Thursday, June 26. This dynamic performance is part of the Knights of…
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Blink Book Review: “Uncommon Favor: North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three” by Dawn Staley
June 18, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell I’m not usually one to pick memoirs by sports icons. Musicians, journalists, writers or politicians, yes. But not often sports heroes. I admit, I just…
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They Just Upped And Left
June 18, 2025
By Tom Poland Late 1950s. May 1. Riding with Dad by a cement block house. White. A few clothes out back on the clothesline. Diapers mainly. A tricycle with…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization Announces 2025 Judges’ Panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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Judson Mill District and Judson Mill Play Café to launch Makers at the Mill Event
June 17, 2025
Evening market to feature more than 20 local vendors and celebrate Greenville’s creativity community The Judson Mill District, in partnership with Judson Mill Play Café, is launching Makers at the…
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Final Weekend to Catch LCCT’s “Smoke on the Mountain”
June 11, 2025
The final performances of Laurens County Community Theatre’s summer musical Smoke on the Mountain are set for this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday—offering one last chance to enjoy this toe-tapping, family-friendly…
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Spoleto Festival USA appoints Dr. Amanda Quist as new Music Director of the Festival Chorus
June 10, 2025
Spoleto Festival USA announced the appointment of Dr. Amanda Quist as Music Director of the Spoleto Festival USA Chorus, beginning with the 2026 Festival. Dr. Quist brings a wealth of…
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USC School of Music celebrates first recipients of Music Teaching Artist Certificate
June 9, 2025
In response to South Carolina’s critical shortage of music educators and limited access to instrumental instruction in public schools, the University of South Carolina School of Music has launched an…
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Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents Forever Lifted, Forever Free – June 20
June 5, 2025
Columbia Operatic Laboratory (COLab) is honored to have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth through “Forever Lifted, Forever Free.” This beautiful concert, which features the works of Black composers, will be…
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Newest exhibition at Upcountry History Museum assembles display of Avengers originals
June 4, 2025
Traverse the Marvel Universe through a unique experience that explores the fourth installment of the Avengers saga in “Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition,” a first-of-its-kind showcase opening at the Upcountry…
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Shrek Hits the Big Screen at Clinton Library’s Crafters Cinema Night
June 3, 2025
Free Family Movie Event with Crafts and Refreshments – June 12 Families are invited to head to the Clinton Library on Wednesday, June 12, for an evening of laughs, crafts,…
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Trustus Theatre presents the 26th Annual Vista Queen: Queens of Pop – June 6
June 3, 2025
Trustus Theatre is set to dazzle audiences with the 26th Annual Vista Queen: Queens of Pop!, a glittering lip sync battle and fundraiser celebrating the icons of pop music. Hosted by the…
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Steel Hands Brewing kicks of Nashville Nights concert series
June 3, 2025
Steel Hands Brewing is excited to kick off its fifth anniversary of its Nashville Nights concert series, presented by Jim Hudson Audi of Columbia, with a hand selected lineup of…
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