What’s The Big Rush?
July 28, 2021
By Tom Poland My back-road trips of late have been good but not as pleasant they usually are. Too many people. They drive like madmen. They pass on hills.…
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Richland Library publishes work of local youth with Kids in Print 2021
July 28, 2021
Richland Library is releasing Kids in Print 2021, an annual literary magazine that showcases the talents of young people across the Midlands. Children and teens, ages six to 18, have…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds eight new members
July 28, 2021
The Columbia Museum of Art announces eight members elected to serve on its board of trustees for the 2021 – 2022 term: Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, Joseph Bruce, Suzanne Hulst…
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Richland Library names two local creatives as next artists-in-residence
July 26, 2021
Music, theatre and visual storytelling are taking center stage at Richland Library over the next five months. We’re excited to announce Molly Ledford and Rob Padley of Puppet Time Machine…
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Richland Library reactivates The Gallery with familiar exhibit
July 26, 2021
Richland Library is thrilled to reactivate The Gallery at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street) with a familiar exhibit that originally launched less than two weeks before the onset of…
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Historic Columbia announces August 2021 events and programming
July 26, 2021
Historic Columbia’s slate of events for August will center on women’s history in a nod towards National Women’s Equality Day (Aug. 26). HC is welcoming guests for a variety of themed activities, including a Historic Water Balloon Battle that links to stories…
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Ensemble Eclectica’s Comeback: “Symphony of Life”
July 21, 2021
Ensemble Eclectica’s new production “ENSEMBLE ECLECTICA’S COMEBACK: SYMPHONY OF LIFE!” An intimate journey through music, dance, songs. Ensemble Eclectica is thrilled to present its new interdisciplinary production “Symphony of Life!”…
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The Dog I Loved With My Whole Heart
July 21, 2021
By Tammy Davis Part Two – Something’s Not Right Part One, Click here. August 2014. My husband moved out. August 2015. I had a new boss. August 2015, the second…
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The Parking Lot Of The Dead
July 21, 2021
By Tom Poland Even in death they cling to dignity. Left to rust, they bless the rare visitor with awe and mystery. Just how did old trucks and cars…
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Morihiko Nakahara renews three-year contract with SC Philharmonic
July 20, 2021
Music Director will be with the Phil through 2025 South Carolina Philharmonic Music Director Morihiko Nakahara has renewed his contract with the organization through the 2024/2025 season. Nakahara joined the…
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Bimbos and Venmos
July 15, 2021
By Tammy Davis Old people and dating and technology. Not a good mix. This is a story about my friend Sue* and her date, Woody.* Things were going well…
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My Mother’s Bible
July 15, 2021
By Tom Poland After Mom died, my sisters and I began to go through her and Dad’s belongings. Quite a task that surprised, amused, and puzzled us. Lots of…
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SC Philharmonic draws sellout crowd of 5,000 at Segra Park
July 12, 2021Sporting a Columbia Fireflies jersey, Music Director Morihiko Nakahara lead the orchestra through a spectacular evening of patriotic music, as Segra Park – home of the Columbia Fireflies –…
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Dixie Michelle, The Dog We All Hated
July 8, 2021
By Tammy Davis Part One of a Series, The Dog I Loved With My Whole Heart Before I can tell the story of the best dog in the…
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Ospreys—Nature Never Quits
July 8, 2021
By Tom Poland Noon sharp, a hot, humid Monday. Just twenty yards away a tremendous crash like a rock hitting water got my attention. There sat an osprey with…
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Explore different learning activities at home with Richland Library
July 8, 2021
Get ready to learn, create and share with Richland Library. Join us for Learn Freely Fest from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 17. This annual program, which is…
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Kristina D. Palmer takes on role of chief development officer at the Columbia Museum of Art
July 7, 2021
Philly fundraiser brings her talents to Columbia The Columbia Museum of Art announces that Kristina D. Palmer has accepted the position of chief development officer at the museum. She joined…
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Columbia Museum of Art announces participation in Museums for All
July 5, 2021
The Columbia Museum of Art announces that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the Association…
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The Shoe Fits with Town Theatre’s Cinderella
July 1, 2021
Don’t let the clock strike midnight before you can join us for Town’s summer production of Cinderella! This isn’t your mother’s Cinderella either – it’s the new Broadway adaptation of…
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Barriers and Distortions
June 30, 2021
By Tammy Davis 2020-2021. A school year like no other. Plexiglass and masks put literal barriers between us all, making it harder than ever to connect. We had stickers…
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Hemp & Kudzu, A Good Summer Combo
June 30, 2021
By Tom Poland It was like stepping back into the 1960s, sitting in that cool, refreshing gazebo up North Carolina way. Its vines and emerald green leaves, translucent and…
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Fireworks with the Phil – July 3
June 29, 2021
The SC Philharmonic and the Columbia Fireflies are partnering to bring the Midlands a full orchestral patriotic concert with a fireworks finale to Segra Park on Saturday, July 3 at…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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Native American Studies Center hosts Catawba Nation Traditional Arts online series
June 29, 2021This July, USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center will host a series of online talks and demonstrations highlighting the traditional arts of the Catawba Nation. The series begins Monday, July…
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Artist Minute – Cat Galan, Musician
June 29, 2021
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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Statewide expedition planners meet in Camden
June 25, 2021Final preparation for SC7 expedition held before kickoff event in Oconee County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning team gathered for a…
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Years Lost To Time, The Silent Thief
June 24, 2021
By Tom Poland Growing up I could hear the tick of my church’s old Regulator wall clock. I can’t hear it today, but my hearing’s good. All that keeping…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces FY2022 fellows
June 22, 2021
South Carolina artists exhibiting hard work and exceptional ability in visual art, craft, and media production and screenwriting are recipients of fiscal year 2022 South Carolina Arts Commission fellowships. The…
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Columbia City of Women unveils Architecture of Strength
June 17, 2021
Architecture of Strength, new monument at corner of Main and Gervais Streets in Columbia, will celebrate the city’s legacy of remarkable women. At a press conference at the northwest corner…
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The Ironic Curtain brings Soviet nonconformist art to the CMA
June 14, 2021The Columbia Museum of Art announces its featured summer exhibition, The Ironic Curtain: Art from the Soviet Underground, an exclusive, CMA-organized show on view Saturday, July 3, through Sunday, September 12,…
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THE Dubber returns to Richland Library for next evening arts program
June 14, 2021
Richland Library is celebrating Black Music Month with one of our former artists-in-residence. Join us for Evening Arts: THE Dubber from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, June 18 on our…
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The Arts Center of Kershaw County welcomes new Executive Director, Dolly Patton
June 10, 2021The Arts Center of Kershaw County is thrilled to announce that Dolly Patton will be coming on as the new Executive Director beginning the first week of June. A native of Florence…
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History Surrounds You
June 10, 2021
By Tom Poland History really does surround you. You just have to slow down a tad and open your eyes. It will help if you turn off the TV…
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Every State Needs A John Mulhouse
June 3, 2021
By Tom Poland Every state needs someone to record what it’s lost. Every state needs a John Mulhouse. I’ve never met John but we’re in touch and we share…
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Artist Minute – Katrina Garvin, Actor
June 2, 2021
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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Outdoor music returns to Richland County with 1 or 2 Sessions LIVE – June 11
June 2, 2021
Richland Library is partnering with One Columbia for Arts and Culture, the Free Times, and Scene SC to bring performers from our online 1 or 2 Sessions series together, in…
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Art Contest Plants Seeds of Appreciation for Healthy Forests
May 27, 2021Twenty-two students will receive awards in this year’s Youth Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). By illustrating the topic “Healthy Forests = Healthy…
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Artist Minute – Sherard Duvall, Filmmaker
May 27, 2021
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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Compelled To Pick Up Rocks
May 26, 2021
By Tom Poland Do you pick up rocks? I do. I feel compelled to pick up rocks. And so do others. Many people take rocks home and create a…
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Participate in Richland Library’s 2021 Summer Learning Challenge
May 26, 2021
With the extended holiday weekend arriving and the school year drawing to a close, Richland Library is announcing the kick-off to our annual Summer Learning Challenge. Starting Tuesday, June 1,…
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Trustus Theatre reopens Lady Day
May 25, 2021
Trustus Company Member Katrina Garvin takes star turn as Billie Holiday in new production Trustus Theatre is re-opening “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” for a three-week run in…
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Nickelodeon reopens its doors
May 24, 2021
The Nickelodeon Theatre is excited to reopen its doors starting May 27th for screenings of the best indie films! The theatre will be open Thursdays through Sundays, showcasing the diversity,…
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Ashley Hunter launches second SC business venture; Grand opening of State & Frink – June 3rd
May 20, 2021
The owner of South Carolina public relations and digital consulting firm, MPA Strategies, is launching her second business venture in the Midlands. Ashley Hunter, a former lobbyist and political strategist,…
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Screening at 701CCA: Meltdown In Dixie
May 17, 2021
Join us at 701CCA on Thursday, June 3, 7:30pm for a special screening of the documentary Meltdown In Dixie, an original documentary from Emily Harrold and Topic Original Documentaries Emily Harrold is a…
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S.C. Arts Commission approved for $891,400 NEA Partnership Award
May 13, 2021
Yesterday, May 12, 2021, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced approval of an $891,400 FY21 partnership grant to the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC). The SCAC will use…
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The Allure Of Copper
May 13, 2021
By Tom Poland The hills were red. Barren, like some alien landscape. Nothing green. Could have been Mars. I was just ten or so when Dad drove us through…
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Breaking The Cult of Difficulty
May 6, 2021
By Tom Poland Many tell me how difficult they find writing to be. Well, they speak the truth. It’s difficult to write at a high level, and that’s why…
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John Sims AfroDixia: A Righteous Confiscation, solo exhibition
May 3, 2021
AfroDixia: A Righteous Confiscation Exhibition: 701 Center for Contemporary Art 701 Whaley St., 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 May 6 – June 25, 2021 Free and Open to the public…
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Connect with local artists through new online platform
April 30, 2021
If you’re interested in learning more about or connecting with other creatives in our community, there’s a new resource. Thanks to a partnership with former Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Crush Rush and…
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Artist Minute – Ija Charles, Visual Artist
April 28, 2021
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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