Historic Columbia announces Concert in the Gardens series in partnership with South Carolina Philharmonic
March 2, 2021Musicians from the South Carolina Philharmonic will visit Historic Columbia to present a concert of light classics on the grounds of Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. The four-part series will take…
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PURE Theatre continues its VIRTUAL Season 18: Season of Hope with Stages by David Lee Nelson
March 1, 2021A hero’s journey through the medical wilderness. The final performance of writer/performer David Lee Nelson’s inspirational, funny, and unflinching story of being diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer was captured on…
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Artist Minute – Susan Klein, Visual Artist
March 1, 2021The 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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Laurens County Chorale Rehearsals Resume
February 26, 2021The Laurens County Chorale is resuming rehearsals Monday night, March 8, 2021. Anyone interested in singing is encouraged to come; tryouts are not required and openings are available in all…
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The Stoves Of My Life
February 26, 2021By Tom Poland Early on, my grandmothers cooked on wood-burning stoves and, later, electric ranges. Cooking with electricity. That must have seemed a marvel to them. I never,…
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Acclaimed photographer to offer “Birdwatching Along The Hammock Coast” webinar
February 26, 2021PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — A special online webinar will offer a bird’s-eye view of photographing feathered beauties along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce will host…
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Rhonda Hunsinger joins the Board of the League of American Orchestras
February 25, 2021Sharon D. Hatchett and Rhonda Hunsinger have joined the Board of Directors of the League of American Orchestras, the national organization dedicated to advancing the orchestral art form in the…
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Tom & Jerry Coming to the Capitol Theatre Feb. 26th
February 24, 2021About the movie: A legendary rivalry reemerges when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of the wedding of the century, forcing the desperate event planner…
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Gallery Test 1.1
February 24, 2021Posted in: midlandsbiz Category: the-arts
Gallery Modula test 1
February 24, 2021Posted in: midlandsbiz Category: the-arts
Greenville to host collection by renowned Mexican artist Jorge Marín
February 24, 2021The Arts in Public Places Commission approved plans for Greenville to join a select group of cities from around the globe that have hosted Wings of the City, a collection of…
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Gallery test
February 23, 2021Get your tickets for the 3rd annual Doko Film Fest. This year, they’ll be free
February 22, 2021In the second year of the Doko Film Fest, a total of 143 entrees came from across the country, as well as from Canada, India, China and the United Kingdom.…
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Richland Library spotlights the power of reggae music
February 19, 2021Richland Library continues our celebration of Black History Month with a virtual performance from an incredible Roots Reggae band. Join us for Evening Arts: Mystic Vibrations from 7 – 8…
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The Badwell Trilogy
February 17, 2021By Tom Poland Faint, yet menacing, came the sound. I stood as still as the stones around me and listened. From woods northeast it came again. Coyotes. Well, it…
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Announcing the 2021 S.C. Governor’s Awards for the Arts recipients
February 15, 2021The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing seven qualified recipients of South Carolina’s highest award for high achievement in practicing or supporting the arts. The South Carolina Governor’s Awards…
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Krystal Klear Productions to host virtual family-oriented Black History event – February 26
February 14, 2021Krystal Klear Productions (KKP) will be hosting a virtual event called Family First Fun Friday: Celebrating Black History on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This is a family-oriented…
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Art of Conversation: Mentally Stimulating Game Night
February 14, 2021Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts will be hosting a mind-stimulating game night on March 20, 2021 at the Landing Event Center. Festivities begin at 7:30 PM and conclude…
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Tough Guy, Soft Heart
February 11, 2021By Tom Poland Jack Palance—A City Slicker The book world brings interesting people my way. Some are nobodies. Some are famous. Jack Palance was famous, a Hollywood tough guy,…
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Non Profit Minute – Sarah Shoemaker, International Ballet
February 8, 2021The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Greenville Theatre announces 2021 Board of Directors
February 4, 2021The Greenville Theatre Board of Directors has named Christi Mobley as the 2021 Chairperson. Mobley will lead an 18-member board. Additional executive committee members are: Gray Morgan, CFO of Windsor…
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AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown to celebrate Greenville through art and design
January 28, 2021New downtown hotel will showcase local artists and feature unique design inspired by the destination Auro Hotels is delighted to announce that the AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown will…
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See Life In An Old Way
January 28, 2021By Tom Poland Along A Back Road My sister, Brenda, gave me a cool shirt for Christmas, “Take The Back Roads,” one of those Life Is Good shirts. That…
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Mystic Soul
January 26, 2021Creating stamped silver & brass jewelry sprinkled with heartfelt magic since 2011. Made in Laurens, SC
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African American History Series to be Sponsored by the Laurens County Museum
January 26, 2021The Laurens County Museum Association is celebrating African American History Month with a multigenerational African American History Series. Three speakers will be presenting via Zoom during the month of February.…
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Non Profit Minute – Rochelle Williams, SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation
January 26, 2021The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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A Mess of Collards
January 21, 2021By Tom Poland Last week an email from my friend, Pat Branning, known for her gorgeous Shrimp, Collards, & Grits cookbooks, sent me on a quest. Pat and I…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Richland Library introduces new Artist & Entrepreneur-in-Residence
January 21, 2021With the New Year underway, Richland Library is thrilled to announce two new additions to the residency program. Please join us in welcoming Tammaka Staley as the artist-in-residence (AiR) and…
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“Invisible Man” publishes book everyone wants to see
January 15, 2021GEORGETOWN, S.C. — You might refer to Steve Ellwood as the invisible man. That’s because when he’s shooting his favorite avian subjects along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, that’s exactly how…
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The Illusion—Looking Young Forever
January 13, 2021By Tom Poland Late, late afternoon it was. She walked into the restaurant and lit it up. A beautiful woman will do that, light up a place, but she…
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Artist Minute – Scott Gould, Author
January 11, 2021The Who’s on the Move, UpstateBizSC, 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…
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Artist Minute – Adrian Rhodes, Visual Artist
January 11, 2021The 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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Enjoy a virtual seat to an upcoming world-class jazz concert – Jan 15
January 11, 2021Tune in to a rollicking, world-class jazz concert from the comfort of your home. Richland Library presents Evening Arts: The Ben Rosenblum Jazz Trio from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday,…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts elects new members to its board of directors
January 8, 2021The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) announced six new members elected to its board of directors. • Diana Farfan, Ceramic Sculpture Artist • Sam Jenkins, Project Manager, Cely Construction…
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Laurens County Chorale Rehearsals Resume
January 7, 2021The Laurens County Chorale welcomes new singers as the choir begins rehearsals of its spring 2021 repertoire. The initial rehearsal will be Monday, January 25, 2021, 7:00 pm, at Westminster…
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Insignificant Treasures
January 6, 2021By Tom Poland The things we collect. When I am gone my daughters will think their dad was a bit touched. Just why did he hang onto a rusty…
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SC Philharmonic 2021 Live Series at the Koger Center
January 4, 2021We are excited to announce our upcoming “Philharmonic Live Series” virtual subscription. This series consists of five streaming concerts from the Koger Center for you to enjoy from the comfort…
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Laurens County Chorale Releases the 2020 Christmas DVD
December 30, 2020The Laurens County Chorale announces the release of the 2020 Christmas DVD, now available for purchase on the Laurens Chorale website. Click here to purchase the DVD. Due to the…
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Pioneering attorney and “World Class Jazz” radio show host, Luther J. Battiste III, joins ColaJazz Foundation Board of Directors
December 30, 2020The ColaJazz Foundation is proud to announce that Luther J. Battiste III has been elected to serve on its board of directors. Battiste is a founding shareholder of Johnson, Toal…
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Smut or Soot? Either Way It’s Dirty
December 21, 2020By Tammy Davis This dirty little Christmas story happened to a friend of mine, a single mother named Dee. Her kids were young and still believed in Santa.…
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Winter Is Upon Us
December 21, 2020By Tom Poland As I write it’s 38 degrees and rain is falling. We always seem to be just a few degrees away from snow. This winter a light…
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Newberry Opera House 2021 updated schedule
December 21, 2020The Newberry Opera House would like to thank you for your flexibility and understanding with the many date changes they’ve had during this season of living with COVID-19. Please check…
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SCETV to air BJU performance of Handel’s Messiah
December 21, 2020South Carolina Educational Television will air Bob Jones University’s December 2019 performance of Handel’s Messiah on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at 8:30 p.m. Under the direction of Dr. Warren Cook,…
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Richland Library guides families through winter break
December 17, 2020Winter break is right around the corner for tens of thousands of students in Richland County, but learning doesn’t have to stop. Richland Library has some suggestions for staying engaged…
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Six emerging artists to receive inaugural S.C. Arts Commission grant
December 17, 2020Visual artists working in ceramics, sculpture, and photography and performing artists working in dance and music are inaugural recipients of the South Carolina Arts Commission’s new Emerging Artist Grant. For…
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My Favorite Christmas Books
December 16, 2020By Tammy Davis Angela and the Baby Jesus, by Frank McCourt, author of best seller Angela’s Ashes Angela and the Baby Jesus is based on the true story…
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If Another Earth Exists
December 16, 2020By Tom Poland There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility…
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Christmas and Corona
December 10, 2020By Tammy Davis Part 12 of a Very, Very Long Series – The Corona Chronicles When Covid-19 hit back in March, we lost our routines. Quarantine wiped out…
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Shifting Gears, End Of The Road
December 10, 2020By Tom Poland Driving a straight means real driving. Need to pass a slowpoke? Down shift to third and hit it. By 5th gear he’s in the rearview mirror.…
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