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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Artist Minute – Katie Hirsch, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
June 24, 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 the…
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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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A Space to Heal (ASH) – July 10
June 19, 2021A Space to Heal Lowcountry July 10, 2021 @ 10:00AM — 2:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) A day of dialogue, advocacy, and movement created for Black, Indigenous, and People…
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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 Peace Center announces 2021-2022 Peace Broadway Series
June 14, 2021
The 2021-2022 Peace Broadway Season at the Peace Center, sponsored by Gibbs Cancer Center, features Tony Award®-winners, fan favorites, theatrical takes on beloved films and reimagined revivals, representing the best…
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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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Reedy Reels Film Festival announces winners and highlights
June 11, 2021
The sixth annual Reedy Reels Film Festival was held over the weekend of June 4th and showcased over forty films of all genres. Of those forty films, over a dozen…
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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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The Gibbes Museum of Art announces new hires
June 8, 2021
The Gibbes Museum of Art is proud to announce several new hires and promotions made over the past year. Please see below for the new additions to the team bringing…
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Lullabies~An Evening of Music for Cello and Organ
June 8, 2021
Westminster Presbyterian Church is pleased to present our next concert, “Lullabies, a Concert of Music with Organ and Cello” in our sanctuary on Saturday, June 26, at 7:00 pm.…
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Artist Minute – Taylor Faulkner, Visual Artist
June 7, 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 the…
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Charleston Jazz + The Gibbes Museum of Art present The Art of Jazz Series
June 7, 2021
June 23 + July 21 + August 25, 2021 | 6PM – 7PM | Gibbes Museum of Art The Art of Jazz Series is a three-part series featuring original music created by…
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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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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces City Gallery spring and summer exhibitions
June 2, 2021
2021 Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition and Visual Vigil by Susan Perkins The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents two exhibitions planned for City Gallery this spring and summer: 2021…
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“A Conversation with Nigel Redden” moderated by Mayor John Tecklenburg as Spoleto Festival USA marks director Nigel Redden’s final season
June 2, 2021
On Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Mayor John J. Tecklenburg, Honorary Chairman of Charleston Sister Cities International will moderate “A Conversation with Nigel Redden”. Celebrating Nigel Redden’s significant leadership and cultural…
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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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Jonathan Green and Richard Weedman awarded Gibbes Philanthropy Award at year end luncheon
June 1, 2021
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, marked the end of an unprecedented year by awarding the James Shoolbred Gibbes Philanthropy Award to nationally recognized artist Jonathan Green…
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The Lowcountry in Living Color: Making Historical Photographs Come to Life
May 28, 2021The Charleston Museum presents The Lowcountry in Living Color: Making Historical Photographs Come to Life, the latest offering in its Lowcountry Image Gallery, opening June 7, 2021. Over 90 percent…
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Spoleto Festival USA and MUSC Health partner for COVID-19 vaccination clinic
May 28, 2021
Walk-ins and appointments for Pfizer vaccine, May 28 to June 13 WHAT: In partnership with Spoleto Festival USA, MUSC Health will offer a vaccination clinic for the public. The clinic can…
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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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Reedy Reels to feature Women in Film panel, special guests and more
May 24, 2021
The Reedy Reels Film Festival has announced a schedule that features plenty of interesting events sure to draw in any film lover next month. There are numerous especially exclusive events…
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Lowe announces grand opening of The Gallery at Sweetgrass
May 24, 2021Lowe announced the grand opening of The Gallery at Sweetgrass, an art gallery showcasing 15 artists in a collection of Lowcountry-inspired artwork, as well as the launch of the gallery’s…
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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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2021 Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster unveiled, advance program guide released
May 20, 2021The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs has unveiled the 2021 Piccolo Spoleto Festival Poster, “A Song of Charleston” by Kate Hooray Osmond. This year’s festival runs May 28…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art to be held as scheduled in October 2021
May 19, 2021
Travelers and lovers of the arts are already purchasing tickets and making room reservations as they look forward to the return of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art…
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Lacey Hennessey: New Look, New Art
May 18, 2021
Artist Debuts @Lacey_Does with Launch of New Collection Lacey Hennessey, a Greenville artist and muralist, recently debuted a new name, @Lacey_Does, with the launch of her new art collection. Previously…
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Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announces a return to in-person performances this fall
May 17, 2021The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2021-22 season. Performances will take place in person at the Brooks Center. Managing Director Thomas Hudgins looks forward to welcoming patrons…
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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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American photographer JoAnn Verburg designs the 2021 Spoleto Festival USA poster
May 11, 2021Featuring one of the artist’s signature subjects: olive trees near her home in Spoleto, Italy. Festival General Director Nigel Redden revealed the 2021 season poster, featuring the work of American…
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Chapman Cultural Center promotes Dawkins to facilities director
May 11, 2021
Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce that Tarah S. Dawkins has been promoted to the Director of Facility Operations for Chapman Cultural Center. Dawkins joined the organization in 2016…
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An Evening of Rachel Lynett Short Plays
May 11, 2021Proud Mary Theatre Company continues our groundbreaking play series featuring playwrights of color with An Evening of Rachel Lynett Short Plays streaming free May 20-23. This double-feature of short plays – In Transit and Choosing…
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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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