Free Community event to celebrate 2024 Lowcountry Artist of the Year
October 16, 2024Coastal Community Foundation is celebrating the 2024 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year with a free reception on Wednesday, October 23 at 6 p.m. at City Gallery (34 Prioleau St.…
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Skeletons, ghosts, and haunting music come together for “Chamber Music at the Pearl”
October 15, 2024Chamber Music Charleston continues its newest concert series, “Chamber Music at the Pearl,” on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7pm at the West Ashley Theater Center (1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.…
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Greenville County Museum of Art celebrates its 38th Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
October 11, 2024This year marks the 38th anniversary of Greenville County Museum of Art’s signature event – Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend presented by United Community. This three-day event takes place…
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Vanilla Flavored Memories
October 10, 2024By Tom Poland Springs creaking, Granddad’s maroon Ford rattles down Mom and Dad’s long dirt driveway. Washouts make for a rough ride but that doesn’t stop Granddad. Here he…
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Palmetto Park Jam featuring Idlewild Revival set for Oct. 13
October 10, 2024Palmetto Park Jam is back this fall with the sounds of the Allman Brothers! This live music event at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park on Sunday, October 13 will…
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Laurens County Community Theater Holds Auditions for “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
October 10, 2024The Laurens County Community Theater is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Auditions will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 6:30…
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Five Points association officially unveils newest art installation, “Fritz”
October 9, 2024The Five Points District, known for its eclectic art scene and vibrant community, announced the official naming of its newest public art installation, “Fritz”. The 1,200-pound robot head, created by…
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Call for artists: 7th annual Cottontown Art Crawl in Columbia, SC
October 9, 2024The Cottontown Art Crawl announced its call for artists for the 7th Annual Cottontown Art Crawl, taking place on Saturday, March 8, 2025. This highly anticipated event will once again…
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LCCT’s Snow White and the Prince Hits the Stage This Weekend – Don’t Miss It!
October 8, 2024The Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT) is excited to present Snow White and the Prince this weekend! After Hurricane Helene caused the cancellation of the first set of performances, LCCT…
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Constellation Concert Series: Music in the Observatory this Thursday
October 7, 2024The Wilder Flower Thurs., Oct. 10 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Experience Live Music Under the Stars at the State Museum’s New Concert Series This new event inside of the…
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Greenville Theatre presents Dial M for Murder
October 7, 2024Greenville Theatre invites you to join in a spine-tingling murder mystery that will have you on the edge-of-your-seat until the very end! Dial M for Murder kicks off at Greenville Theatre on…
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After a Long Wait and Storm Delays, the Show Must Go On—and What a Show It Will Be!
October 7, 2024Following delays caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT) is excited to announce that their highly anticipated production of Snow White and the Prince is finally…
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Columbia Museum of Art November 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar
October 4, 2024EXHIBITIONS French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950 On view October 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025 In France, the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end…
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Hilton Head Island highlights regional arts and culture during the 2024 annual Crescendo Celebration
October 2, 2024The Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of Hilton Head are thrilled to announce the seventh annual Crescendo Celebration of Arts & Culture, scheduled…
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LCCT Adjusts Show Dates for ‘Snow White and the Prince’ Due to Hurricane Helene
October 2, 2024In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT) has announced changes to the production schedule for their highly anticipated performance of Snow White and the Prince. Originally…
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A Month In Tokyo – Artist’s Reception and Photography Exhibition – Oct 12
October 2, 2024ORIGINALLY 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, 2024Experience 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, 2024Symphony 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, 2024South 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, 2024Premier 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, 2024By 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, 2024Sales 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, 2024By 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, 2024Experience 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, 2024The 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, 2024See 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024Producer 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, 2024Today, 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, 2024By 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024Monet, 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, 2024The 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, 2024Applications 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, 2024Glenis 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, 2024Greenville, 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, 2024The 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, 2024Barefoot 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, 2024On 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, 2024Prepare 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, 2024By 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, 2024The 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, 2024Nominations 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024As 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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