A New Pair of Shoes – Lamar Thomas, Part Two
October 31, 2019
By Tammy Davis Lamar Thomas* – Part Two (Part One, click here) On our first day back after Christmas break, Lamar did something odd. He ran in, said hello,…
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Kalen Allen, Ellen DeGeneres’ right-hand-guy, visits Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
October 30, 2019
Join this larger-than-life personality on stage for a fun variety-style show to laugh, play, and celebrate He was a student at Temple University when he opened his laptop and decided to…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2019 events
October 29, 2019
Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…
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Historic Columbia announces November 2019 events
October 28, 2019
Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…
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“This concerto is amusing to listen to, at least I hope it is,” wrote composer Jean Françaix
October 28, 2019
University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra presents a trio of composers on Oct. 29 The University of South Carolina’s premier orchestra and one of the leading ensembles in the Southeast…
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Opera at USC presents South Carolinian Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah Nov. 1-3
October 28, 2019
The Biblical story of Susannah and the Elders is updated to recent past “He is a master of creating mood in the orchestra….” declared the Los Angeles Times about Carlisle…
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Historic Columbia hosts array of engaging November events
October 27, 2019
Historic Columbia encourages people to spend more time exploring the history of Columbia in this cooler weather by offering new tours in November, including the Palladium Fall Tour (Sun., Nov.…
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Celebrating 10,000 Trees & Columbia Green – November 7
October 25, 2019
Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Thursday, November 7 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm The public is invited to join Columbia Green in celebration of the planting of our…
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The Southern Studies Showcase
October 24, 2019
By Tom Poland The beautiful Edgefield pottery piece you see is a gift. I received it for speaking at the Southern Studies Showcase held recently in Edgefield. It makes…
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Tongue Twisters and Student Teachers Part One – Lamar Thomas*
October 24, 2019
By Tammy Davis Day One My supervising teacher went around and introduced each student. She didn’t let them do it. She spoke for them. In five minutes, she labeled…
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Greer Heritage Museum receives lasting memorial
October 23, 2019
Greer Heritage Museum has been gifted a model replica of the Greer High School, as it was during 1967, built by Dr. Raymond Meyers of Greenville, SC. With permission from…
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Gallery at City Hall presents What is Art?
October 22, 2019
Five local artists try to define, what is art? The Gallery at City Hall’s latest feature exhibition delves into how we interpret art. Curated by artists Jeremy Butler and Keith…
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S.C. Arts Commission to receive national grantmaking award
October 22, 2019
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – The Grant Professionals Association is announcing that the South Carolina Arts Commission was named its 2019 Grantmaker of the Year for the public sector. The Grant…
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Columbia Museum of Art to host poetry summit with nationally acclaimed poets Nickole Brown, Jessica Jacobs, and Ashley M. Jones
October 21, 2019
Half-day event celebrates poetry and visual art CMA Writer-in-Residence Ray McManus hosts the museum’s Poetry Summit, a half-day event celebrating poetry and visual art on Sunday, November 3, from noon…
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“Mystical South Carolina – A Pilgrimage to Joy” Teri Leigh Teed’s debut book launches October 20, 2019
October 21, 2019
Teri Leigh Teed’s Debut Book Launches October 20, 2019 Teri Leigh Teed’s debut book “Mystical South Carolina: A Pilgrimage to Joy” launched October 20, 2019 at the Gervais Street Bridge…
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Disney’s Frozen Jr at Town Theatre
October 18, 2019
Do you want to build a snowman? Our youth theatre students do! Join us December 6-8 as our young performers take the stage in Disney’s Frozen Jr. In a story…
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Tickets now on sale for the 21st annual Christmas at PC
October 17, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for the 21st annual Christmas at PC, presented by the Presbyterian College Department of Music. This year’s program, “The Gift for All Mankind,” will be…
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Columbia Children’s Theatre names Larry Hembree as first Executive Director; expands staff
October 17, 2019
Columbia Children’s Theatre Board of Directors have named Larry Hembree as the theatre’s first Executive Director. Hembree, who has been on the leadership staff for several other local arts organizations…
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21st annual Christmas at PC this December, Tickets now on sale
October 16, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for the 21 st annual Christmas at PC, presented by the Presbyterian College Department of Music. This year’s program, “The Gift for All Mankind,” will…
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Town Theatre
October 10, 2019
Town Theatre “A stage society has been organized in Columbia for the purpose of encouraging and developing musical, vocal, and dramatic talent in this city and to furnish entertainment to…
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UofSC Theatre presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
October 9, 2019
Heightened Language Meets High Art in UofSC’s Much Ado About Nothing at Longstreet Theatre Love, deception, and razor-sharp repartee take the Longstreet Theatre stage this month as the UofSC Theatre Program presents William…
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Friends of Aaron announce memorial mural project at Hunter Gatherer on Main Street
October 9, 2019
Friends of Aaron and Hunter Gatherer on Main are partnering to create a mural in commemoration of Aaron Graves, a beloved member of the Community who passed away June 5,…
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A book review: An unlikely intersection of humanity… Dogs and Politicians
October 9, 2019
By Reba Hull Campbell At first glance, the pairing may have seemed to be an odd juxtaposition of two authors on the Charleston Music Hall stage recently as they discussed…
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Rocking The Georgia Pines, Part Two
October 9, 2019
By Tom Poland Editor’s Note: Parts of this column appear in the Sept./October issue of South Carolina Wildlife where Tom once served as managing editor. Part One, click here:…
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Fire and Rain
October 9, 2019
By Tammy Davis Everything That Matters Is Going to Be Alright When I was 18 my house burned down. I knew it was going to happen. I dreamed it.…
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Vampyr! The Opera haunts October 19th
October 9, 2019
Operatic horror musical Vampyr! comes back to life on October 19th Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents Vampyr! (Thrills, Chills, Bromance and Pretty Singing) at 7:30pm on Saturday, October 19 at Irmo…
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Historic Columbia rolls out the family fun in October
October 8, 2019History is alive this October as Historic Columbia celebrates the season with its popular autumn events, including the free Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit, which runs all month, the Spirits…
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Iris Griffin joins the Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees
October 3, 2019
The Columbia Museum of Art announces that Iris N. Griffin has joined its board of trustees for the 2019 – 2020 term. Griffin joined the board in August and is…
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My Mepkin Way
October 2, 2019
By Tammy Davis A few years back, I did something I’d never done before. I spent the night at a monastery, Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, SC. You don’t…
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Rocking The Georgia Pines, Part One
October 2, 2019
By Tom Poland Editor’s Note: Parts of this column appear in the Sept./October issue of South Carolina Wildlife where Tom once served as managing editor. One thing I…
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One Columbia seeks nominations for Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award
October 1, 2019
Nominations accepted through October 28 One Columbia for Arts and Culture announces a request for nominations for the 2019 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The award is presented to an…
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Experience why loud is the new quiet at Richland Library
October 1, 2019
Loud is the new quiet! Join Richland Library for Overdue: Curated for the Creative from 7 – 11 p.m., Friday, October 18 at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street). Be…
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German Artists return to Columbia for a collaborative symposium with local artists
September 25, 2019
Between September 30 – October 11, four German artists from Kaiserslautern and six Columbia artists will create a permanent public Gesamtkunstwerk, a collaborative work of art, on and for the grounds…
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The Boat Show
September 25, 2019
By Tammy Davis Dating in your fifties. I can’t say I recommend it, but it does make for some good stories. A while back I was at a fundraising…
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Richard Samuel Roberts photography brought to life in Harlem South
September 25, 2019
Jazz and theatrical performance makes Southeastern debut The Columbia Museum of Art announces the Southeastern premiere of Harlem South: A View Through the Lens, a jazz and theatrical performance of historical…
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The Farm That Time Forgot
September 25, 2019
By Tom Poland The main barn’s an old early 1800 log cabin structure. Long poles uphold the roof. Look closely and you’ll see hinges a blacksmith made. One side…
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Cola Town Bike Collective to launch fall concert series October 19th
September 25, 2019
Cola Town Bike Collective will launch its inaugural fall concert series on October 19th from 6 to 9 pm at 711 Elmwood Avenue. The two-part series will feature local artists…
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SC Philharmonic 2019-2020 Season and Opening Concert – Saturday, October 12
September 23, 2019
Celebrate one of the great classical composers with a special offer for new subscribers! Wrapping up a milestone 55th season with the South Carolina Philharmonic, the orchestra announced in celebration…
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Van Gogh and company are on their way to the Columbia Museum of Art
September 20, 2019
The Columbia Museum of Art presents the major exhibition Van Gogh and His Inspirations, on view Friday, October 4, 2019, through Sunday, January 12, 2020. Organized by the CMA and presented…
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Design & Style the Perfect Costume with Richland Library’s Artist-in-Residence
September 16, 2019
A local artist, known for her true Renaissance personality, is sharing her talents with Richland Library and the community this fall. We’re excited to welcome Margaret “Markie” Gaddis as our…
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$5,000 grants to reward literary, dance excellence in S.C.
September 6, 2019
S.C. Arts Commission opens applications for FY21 Fellowships Deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 The South Carolina Arts Commission is accepting applications for $5,000 FY21 individual artist fellowships…
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What Can You Access with a Library Card?
September 2, 2019
It’s one, small step that children, teens and adults can take to save hundreds of dollars on educational resources and services. During Library Card Sign-Up Month, which runs through September,…
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2019 One Book, One Community selection is in
August 30, 2019
One Book, One Community, a beloved initiative that encourages local residents to read the same book at the same time, returns this November, and Richland Library is excited to announce…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island hosting the 6th Annual “Bob Masteller’s Jazz For All Ages” Jazz Festival on October 30th and 31st
August 30, 2019
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is hosting the 6th Annual “Bob Masteller’s Jazz For All Ages” jazz festival on Wednesday, October 30th, and Thursday, October 31st, 2019. Sponsored by The…
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Dragonflies, Nature’s Fighter Jets
August 28, 2019
By Tom Poland My grandmother called them snake doctors. Whatever name dragonflies go by, they’re deceptive creatures. I say deceptive because of what a woman told me. “I love…
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My Man Post Malone
August 28, 2019
By Tammy Davis Radio Versions, Concert Versions, T-shirts, and Sharpie Markers I didn’t know there were radio versions of songs and concert versions of songs. That’s my story, and…
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Trustus Theatre announces search for new Managing Director
August 28, 2019
Trustus Theatre, a local nonprofit theatre in the heart of Columbia’s historic Vista district, has announced that they are searching for a new Managing Director. Applications for the position are…
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Turn up the volume as local performers take stage in musical showcase
August 22, 2019
After getting a fill of “American Idol” auditions in Columbia, South Carolina, join us for an afternoon of music, highlighting the talents of local residents. Richland Library is hosting Ara-V’s…
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The Bible and a Hundred Dollar Bill
August 21, 2019
By Tammy Davis I give myself the credit and blame for my daughter’s love of The Big Apple. I just dropped her off for a two-week program. I don’t…
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You See It; You Own It, Part II
August 21, 2019
By Tom Poland Part I approached litter as a problem that you own if you see it. That’s what Ken Leach and his anti-litter brigade do in Greenwood, South…
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