Greenville-based InvestiNet to launch Poe Mill Music to empower community youth through musical education
May 29, 2024
The company plans to convert an on-site space into a beacon of musical and other creative pursuits by the end of 2024. InvestiNet, a full-service collections network, will launch Poe…
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Spoleto reveals 2024 poster by Lebanese visual artist
May 28, 2024
Spoleto Festival USA General Director & CEO Mena Mark Hanna has unveiled the Festival’s 2024 season poster featuring an abstract composition of mixed media on paper by visual artist Sara Chaar.…
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Spoleto announces Pay What You Will ticket pricing for Festival 2024 performances
May 23, 2024
Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s premiere performing arts Festival, has announced the “Pay What You Will” ticket pricing program for the 2024 Festival. Designed to welcome new audiences and make…
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New Exhibition opening soon
May 22, 2024
From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has long been a muse in American art. Through objects from the colonial era to the present, (Un)Settled explores the rich, complicated, and…
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Vista Guild announces results and donations from annual Artista Vista
May 22, 2024
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced that $12,000 in donations will be made to local performing arts groups using proceeds from the recent Live on Lincoln event. The annual event,…
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When the Border Boys Were Young
May 22, 2024
By Tom Poland Before the photos, Robert Clark had been photographing architecture for ten years. I had been writing scripts for documentaries. Much earlier, during a teaching stint, I…
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The ever-curious ‘George’ spending his summer at the Upcountry History Museum
May 22, 2024
Straight from the television screen and pages of countless stories from his exploits, that inquisitive little monkey named Curious George will make the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County his…
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‘Silent Surfaces: Mapping Spatial and Personal Discoveries’ art exhibition to open at GCCA’s Main Gallery – June 7-24
May 22, 2024
Exhibition opens June 7, 2024 Visit GCCA on Friday, June 7th from 6-9pm for the opening reception of the newest Main Gallery exhibition, ‘Silent Surfaces: Mapping Spatial and Personal Discoveries’.…
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Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announces its 30th season
May 21, 2024From Grammy Award-winning musicians and classical powerhouses to ballet dancers and circus artists who defy gravity, the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts unveils a diverse lineup of world-renowned talent…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Della Watkins, Columbia Museum of Art
May 21, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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“2024 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts” to broadcast and stream on South Carolina ETV
May 20, 2024
Through its continued partnership with the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC), South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will premiere the 2024 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts on Sunday, May 19 at 7…
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Aiken welcomed to the ranks of S.C. Arts Commission-designated cultural districts
May 20, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that the southern Midlands city of Aiken is home to the 12th South Carolina Cultural District designated by its board of commissioners, the…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2024 Blue Star Museum
May 17, 2024
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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Columbia Museum of Art offers free summer admission to South Carolinians
May 17, 2024
Supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program The Columbia Museum of Art has been selected to participate in Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, a transformative, three-year…
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Implementing a pre-call
May 16, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Recently I was speaking at a camp and the song leader brought up a scenario that I had forgotten about. I had called him one day while…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre receives Greenville Women Giving grant
May 15, 2024
The South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) has been awarded a significant grant from Greenville Women Giving (GWG) to support the theatre’s Transformative Theatre for Sensory Sensitive Families project. GWG funds…
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Angélique Kidjo and Jeremy Dutcher to perform with Yo-Yo Ma at Spoleto Festival USA
May 15, 2024
Limited number of additional tickets to be made available for sold out Yo-Yo Ma performance at Spoleto Festival USA Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s preeminent performing arts festival, has announced…
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Angélique Kidjo and Jeremy Dutcher to perform with Yo-Yo Ma at Spoleto Festival USA
May 15, 2024
Limited number of additional tickets to be made available for sold out Yo-Yo Ma performance at Spoleto Festival USA Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s preeminent performing arts festival, has announced…
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South Carolina State Museum joins Blue Star Museums program this summer
May 15, 2024
Museum to offer free general admission to active-duty military and their Families The South Carolina State Museum is proud to be part of the Blue Star Museums initiative, a national…
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Columbia Streams Art painted trout sculptures to be sold at auction tonight
May 15, 2024
Following two weeks of public viewing in the Salon Gallery, the trout sculptures will be sold during a thrilling live auction event held at the Museum of Art on May…
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South Carolina ETV receives four Southeast EMMY® nominations
May 14, 2024
Awards recognize some of the greatest television work in the Southeast The Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) recently announced nominations for…
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Escape To Margaritaville closes out season 98 at Greenville Theatre
May 14, 2024
Greenville Theatre invites you to join in celebrating Escape to Margaritaville as we close out season 98. You will be singing along to the hit songs of Jimmy Buffett brought to…
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New D-Day exhibit at Upcountry History Museum personifies stories honoring men and women of ‘Greatest Generation’
May 13, 2024
From best-kept secret of World War II to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the sixth day of the sixth month…
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Bonham House—Last Of Its Kind
May 9, 2024
By Tom Poland In Saluda County an old homeplace sits on brick piers. It’s as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar, but that wasn’t always the case. Some refer…
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Exploring Art: Workshop Series at the Laurens County Museum
May 8, 2024
Renowned art teacher Jim Brinson is extending a warm invitation to art enthusiasts and beginners alike through the Art Group & Workshop at the Laurens County Museum. This new initiative…
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Premier Arts Collective presents “Art Speaks” exhibition at Camperdown Greenville
May 8, 2024
Premier Arts Collective (PAC) presents Art Speaks: a captivating visual exhibition that explores how art speaks when words may fail. All works of art displayed on the outdoor Art Walk…
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Columbia Museum of Art June 2024 Exhibitions and Events calendar
May 8, 2024
EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view June 15 through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has long been a muse in…
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Polish Ambassador extolls Summerville Orchestra’s grand finale May 17 & 18
May 6, 2024
Who would have thought the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland would announce his “honorary patronage” for the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.)? Well, the ambassador himself did when he learned the…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024
Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a…
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South Carolina ETV series “Echoes and Insights” explores Toni Morrison’s iconic interview
May 6, 2024
The captivating South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series Echoes and Insights revitalizes timeless conversations pulled from SCETV’s media archive. Each episode revisits pivotal moments, featuring voices and perspectives of influential figures from the…
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One of the best birthdays of my whole life
May 2, 2024
By Jeff Becraft In all my years, I have never taken time off for my birthday… until two Fridays ago. It had been four years since our son and…
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Applications open for 15th annual Indie Craft Parade
May 1, 2024
Indie Craft Parade, Greenville’s celebration of all things handmade is accepting artist applications for its fifteenth annual festival. The juried festival recognizes excellence in handcrafted art and will feature the…
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Lexington School District Two opens new Performing Arts Center
May 1, 2024State-of-the-art facility to transform arts education for Lexington Two students and beyond Lexington School District Two proudly announces the grand opening of its new 103,400-square-foot Performing Arts Center and district…
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The Great Cicada Uprising
May 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Its exoskeleton brings the creature in Alien to mind. It’s armed with needle-sharp claws and glistens as if waxed. It bristles with filaments like stinging nettle,…
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Jennifer York awarded 2024 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year
April 30, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation announced Jennifer York as the 2024 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year. The award supports the creation of new artwork representing the look and feel of the…
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‘American Jukebox’ trilogy pulls out all the stops with the best music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s
April 29, 2024
Brad and Jennifer Moranz may have saved the best for last as they wrap up their popular summertime show “American Jukebox.” This third and final show in the series highlights…
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A Summer of Big Screen Magic: The Nick announces kids summer movies series
April 29, 2024
The Nick announces its newest offering for 2024: the Kids Summer Movies series! From June to July, families are invited to visit Columbia’s beloved nonprofit movie theater for a nostalgic…
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House of Blues founder celebrates music venue groundbreaking
April 29, 2024
The city’s musical community celebrated Thursday, as ground was broken for Trueline, a live music venue coming to the city’s West End. Jackhammers, celebrity drop-ins and (of course) live music…
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s A Flock of Seagulls headed to Harbison Theatre this May!
April 25, 2024
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Flock of Seagulls A New Wave Legacy is on the path to Harbison Theatre! A Flock of Seagulls, the iconic new wave…
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Long Lost Lisbon
April 24, 2024
By Tom Poland “The oak was so big, five men could link hands and not reach around it.” On a clear December day I walked where about eight feet…
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Onespartanburg, Inc., Truist Financial Corporation, partner to offer state’s only Truist Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Certification program
April 23, 2024
OneSpartanburg, Inc. and Truist Financial Corporation have partnered to offer the first-of-its-kind Truist Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Certification program to local high school students. The first cohort to earn this certification…
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Get ready to ride the wave to South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s Nickelodeon THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
April 23, 2024
Get Ready To Ride The Wave To South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s Nickelodeon THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! As SpongeBob himself says, “What’s better than serving up smiles?” That’s exactly what South Carolina…
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International Ballet announces Swan Lake debut in Greenville
April 23, 2024
Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova is gearing up for a full length production of Swan Lake May 25-26, 2024 at Peace Concert Hall. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score will be performed live by…
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Presbyterian College Jazz Concert Blends Genres for a Night of Musical Fusion
April 22, 2024
Get ready to experience a unique musical fusion at the upcoming jazz concert hosted by Presbyterian College in Belk Auditorium on April 24th at 7:30 pm. This special event, titled…
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Thornwell Charter School Students Weave a Web of Intrigue with “Oh, What a Tangled Web”
April 22, 2024
This spring, the students of Thornwell Charter School are set to captivate audiences with their rendition of “Oh, What a Tangled Web” by John R. Carroll. Directed by Valerie Stewart…
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Ginny Newell honored with the 2024 Craft Leadership Award
April 18, 2024
The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to have presented the 2024 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Virginia E. Newell (Ginny). The Craft Award, named for the museum’s first…
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The Million Dollar Quartet
April 18, 2024
By Tom Poland I go back now, back to August 1, 2012. That’s the day the University of South Carolina Press published Save The Last Dance For Me. Strange…
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Elevate 2024 boasts Fine Arts Center student performances, 2025 50th Celebration Hall of Fame inductions
April 17, 2024
The Fine Arts Center performed its annual student showcase, Elevate, on Friday, April 12th to a sold-out crowd at the Peace Center in the Gunter Theatre. This celebration was a…
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Historic boutique hotel 20 South Battery hosting launch party celebrating PBS show feature
April 17, 2024
20 South Battery, a cherished historic boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Charleston’s Old and Historic District, today announces its upcoming Launch Party on April 28th, celebrating its feature…
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Arts Capacity and South Carolina Philharmonic announce partnership to launch an interactive prison concert program
April 17, 2024
Arts Capacity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transformative arts experiences to underserved incarcerated communities, and the South Carolina Philharmonic, an orchestra based in Columbia, SC performing live symphonic music…
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