Four Spartanburg Co. students reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
February 27, 2019
Eight South Carolina high school students reached the March 9 state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg.…
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Coldwell Banker Caine hosting artist reception featuring Susanne Floyd Gunter – March 7
February 25, 2019Coldwell Banker Caine will host an exhibit opening for its next resident artist, Susanne Floyd Gunter. The event will be held at the Coldwell Banker Caine Spartanburg office at 151…
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Flowers Outlast Us
February 22, 2019
By Tom Poland Despite all those bygone years the memory remains. Having my photograph taken. That was a big deal before phones turned cameras. There I am, circa 1957,…
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Tour nearly 70 artists’ spaces during Columbia Open Studios, April 6-7, 2019
February 14, 2019Explore local artwork, studios in weekend-long event presented by 701 CCA Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art, welcomes nearly 70 local artists for the free, self-guided…
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Tour nearly 70 artists’ spaces during Columbia Open Studios, April 6-7, 2019
February 14, 2019
Explore local artwork, studios in weekend-long event presented by 701 CCA Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art, welcomes nearly 70 local artists for the free, self-guided…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/08/2019 to 02/14/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part PG Warner…
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Blue Macon
February 7, 2019
By Tom Poland On its way to a confluence with that Georgia river entire, the Altamaha, the Ocmulgee River flows through a place I’ve been to five times. The…
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Peace Studio: Broadway, a new musical theater camp for teens
February 6, 2019
This July, teens ages 13-17 with a passion for singing, dancing and acting can hone their skills at Peace Studio: Broadway. The new, robust summer camp brings together top musical…
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HUB-BUB and Hub City Writers Project announces partnership
February 6, 2019
HUB-BUB, a division of Chapman Cultural Center, and the Hub City Writers Project announce a partnership to bring their Artists-in-Residence and Writer-in-Residence programs together in 2019. The partnership will allow for…
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A Changing Rural Southland
February 1, 2019
By Tom Poland I’ve been writing about how the South is changing for a while now. That’s why I was asked to take part in Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit, “Crossroads,…
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Quitting The Band
January 25, 2019
By Tom Poland I played trumpet in the Lincolnton High School band. Well, that’s not true. I was in elementary school, not high school, so the band must have…
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Greenville Theatre announces new name
January 20, 2019
After over a year of surveys and community interviews, Greenville Little Theatre Board of Directors has voted unanimously to change its name to Greenville Theatre effective immediately. Greenville Theatre will transition for…
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Ken May to retire from S.C. Arts Commission after 33 years
January 14, 2019
Ken May will retire from leading the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2019 after 33 years working to improve equity in and access to the state’s arts, culture, and traditions.…
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The Peace Center will screen the 2019 OSCAR® Nominated Short Films – Animation, Live Action and Documentary
January 9, 2019
The Peace Center will screen the 2019 OSCAR® Nominated Short Films – Animation, Live Action and Documentary – in the Gunter Theatre, Feb. 15-18. Animation screening: Friday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m.…
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Mana Hewitt to Exhibit Commemorative Medals “Persistence” opens at Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery
January 7, 2019Curtis R. Harley Gallery, sponsored by the University of South Carolina Upstate, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition by Columbia-based artist, Mana Hewitt. “Persistence” will open January…
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Winter Warmth
December 14, 2018
By Tom Poland The cold season is upon us. The need for heat is upon us. What type heat do you prefer? As long as I can remember, my…
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Jena Thomas wins the 701 CCA Prize 2018
December 6, 2018701 CCA Prize 2018 Winner Jena Thomas, photo courtesy of Jamar Riley Spartanburg, S.C., artist Jena Thomas won the 701 CCA Prize 2018 for South Carolina artists 40 years and younger.…
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Chapman Cultural Center builds Arts Studios with support from the Timken Family Foundation of Canton, Ohio
December 4, 2018Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce it received an $80,000 grant from the Timken Family Foundation of Canton, Ohio. The grant will support the construction of a 3D Metal…
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My Boyhood Blacksmith
November 29, 2018
By Tom Poland Here’s a tale of a horseshoe that cracked yours truly in the head, a tale that began long ago near the handsome old shack you see…
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Paula’s Journey, Part Three
November 15, 2018
By Tom Poland An Uncommon Passage Down The River Of Life Author’s Note: Paula Deen’s story appears in the fall 2018 issue of Shrimp, Collards & Grits magazine.…
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Crafty Feast announces vendors for 10th annual indie craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9
November 15, 2018
Shop and stroll on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s one-stop handmade shopping market for thousands of attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted goods from across the Southeast…
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Dear Evan Hansen tickets go on sale Nov. 16; Seeking local fans for artwork
November 12, 2018
The Peace Center announced today that individual tickets for the Greenville premiere of Dear Evan Hansen will go on sale Friday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling…
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Just added: Chicago to play the Peace Center March 27
November 12, 2018
Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era” by former President Bill Clinton, the legendary rock and roll band…
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Paula’s Journey, Part One
November 2, 2018
By Tom Poland An Uncommon Passage Down The River Of Life Author’s Note: Paula Deen’s story appears in the fall 2018 issue of Shrimp, Collards & Grits magazine. This…
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The Beetles, Performing Near You
October 26, 2018
By Tom Poland Beetles. They’re coming and they need no introduction. Southern pine beetles that is. For years now, I’ve watched one pine after another turn reddish-yellow-brown as it…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 25, 2018It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 25, 2018
It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
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Anastasia announces $25 digital lottery for performances at Peace Center
October 22, 2018The Peace Center is pleased to announce that Anastasia will host a digital ticket lottery during the upcoming Greenville engagement from Oct. 23-28, offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number…
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The John de la Howe School
October 19, 2018
By Tom Poland A Story About Change When I first heard that aristocratic four-word name, “John de la Howe,” I sensed something monumental, a nobleman, perhaps. Later, I heard…
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Contemporary Print Collective to host Print Fair – October 26-28
October 18, 2018The Upstate’s largest collection of printmakers will be in one place next weekend. The Contemporary Print Collective’s Annual Print Fair, a showcase of fine art prints, will be held October…
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Contemporary Print Collective to host Print Fair – October 26-28
October 18, 2018
The Upstate’s largest collection of printmakers will be in one place next weekend. The Contemporary Print Collective’s Annual Print Fair, a showcase of fine art prints, will be held October…
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SC Humanities Grant provides scholarship to the Pawleys Island Writers’ Conference
October 15, 2018The Pawleys Island Writers Conference is growing thanks to support from Litchfield Books and a grant from South Carolina Humanities. Writers from all over the state will learn from some…
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A Coach’s Life
October 12, 2018
By Tom Poland We who love college football don’t grasp how hard football is on coaches and their families. We watch the games but seldom think of what’s behind…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 8, 2018
October 8, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/05/2018 to 10/11/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Wk Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Venom PG13 Sony 1 4,250 $80,255,756 $80,255,756 2 A…
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Bryn Carrier selected as John Philip Sousa Young Artists Solo Competition 2018 winner
September 26, 2018
Bryn Carrier, a senior at Bob Jones Academy, was recently selected as the winner of the John Philip Sousa National Young Artists Solo Competition for High School Band Instrumentalists. The John…
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An Afternoon For Redfish
September 21, 2018
By Tom Poland Many years it’s been since I fished, forty at least. The drought ended August 22. Out onto Port Royal I went with Beaufort fishing guide, Capt.…
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Spartanburg Philharmonic’s unveiling of 10th Music Trail Sign
September 20, 2018The Spartanburg Philharmonic and the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau will unveil the 10th music trail sign on September 26, 2018. Located in front of the Subway in downtown Spartanburg,…
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Come From Away tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m.
September 18, 2018
Come From Away will play eight performances in the Peace Concert Hall, April 16-21, 2019, as part of the Peace Center’s 2018-2019 Broadway season. Tickets are $35-$100. The true story of the…
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Chapman Cultural Center expands downtown street programming
September 17, 2018
Chapman Cultural Center is expanding its street music programming downtown to now include all of the performing arts. “Our street music programming has been a huge success booking 241 gigs…
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Spartanburg arts executive to keynote Arts Council’s Creative Conversations event
September 13, 2018
Jennifer Evins, President and CEO of Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will be the featured speaker at the September 17 Creative Conversations Network gathering sponsored by The Arts Council of…
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Beautiful But Deadly
September 13, 2018
By Tom Poland I was driving back from a speaking event in Lake City, the town that reinvented itself thanks to art and the vision and financial support of…
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Marsha Polier, Portrait Artist
September 6, 2018
By Tom Poland Note: The North Carolina Museum of Art has exhibited Marsha Polier’s work. A fellow at the MacDowell Artist Colony, she worked with Time Life Music on…
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S.C. Arts Commission makes $4 million impact in state’s communities with new grants
September 6, 2018
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing $3,982,012 in grants for South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations, and schools for the 2019 fiscal year as of Sept. 1, 2018. See…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 4
September 4, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/31/2018 to 09/06/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Crazy Rich Asians PG13 Warner Bros. 3 3,865 $21,964,345…
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Re-Imagined, an exhibition of constructed paintings by Kirkland Smith
September 2, 2018
The Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery at the University of South Carolina Upstate presents Re-Imagined, an exhibition of constructed paintings by Kirkland Thomas Smith. Re-Imagined will be on exhibit August…
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Contemporary Print Collective to host Print Fair this October
August 28, 2018The Upstate’s largest collection of printmakers will be in one place this October. The Contemporary Print Collective’s Annual Print Fair, a showcase of fine art prints, will be held October…
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Contemporary Print Collective to host Print Fair this October
August 28, 2018
The Upstate’s largest collection of printmakers will be in one place this October. The Contemporary Print Collective’s Annual Print Fair, a showcase of fine art prints, will be held October…
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Recognize a local arts hero with an S.C. arts award
August 27, 2018COLUMBIA, S.C. – Not all heroes wear capes, goes the internet meme. Indeed, you can find some in tutus, smocks, business attire, concert black, stage makeup, or even a t-shirt…
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Recognize a local arts hero with an S.C. arts award
August 27, 2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Not all heroes wear capes, goes the internet meme. Indeed, you can find some in tutus, smocks, business attire, concert black, stage makeup, or even a t-shirt…
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A Folk Artist Preserves The Past
August 24, 2018
By Tom Poland Harold Branham Every community needs a Harold Branham. In a time when things old and quaint fall to modern ways, it’s good to have someone with…
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