Workshops to unite communities’ business, creative sectors
August 1, 2019
Business and creative sector representatives in two communities will have opportunities to explore potential collaborative efforts there because of a new South Carolina Arts Commission initiative. The workshop “Art Builds…
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An Osprey’s View Of The Coast
July 31, 2019
By Tom Poland My family and I spent a week at the beach last week. We had a great time and did things tourists do. We hit seafood places…
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My Therapist, The Yeti
July 31, 2019
By Tammy Davis It had been a bad stretch, and Disney seemed like a good idea. I knew I had crossed the line into crazy as Aerosmith’s “Love in…
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Jamie Blackburn opening and Artist reception
July 29, 2019
Jamie Blackburn – Coastal Constructs At Rob Shaw Gallery- 324 State Street Artist reception – August 2nd from 5-9pm Show hangs from August 2nd – September 4th First Friday, August…
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Play With Your City 2019 winning design announced
July 25, 2019Pond & Company wins design competition The Columbia Design League (CDL), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art, announced the selection of a winning design for Play With…
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South Carolina ETV launches country music songwriting contest
July 25, 2019Contest is part of engagement campaign around “Country Music” documentary film premiering in September South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) today announced the launch of a country music songwriting contest, taking…
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A Certain Fragrance
July 24, 2019
By Tom Poland She wanted a writing lesson. “How do I write great description?” “Never forget the sense of smell,” I told her. “Never.” She wrote my words in…
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Being a Good Pet Parent
July 24, 2019
By Tammy Davis All this rain. All these storms. My dog is a mess. Until recently, I blamed it all on the flood. Bruzer was recovering from major surgery…
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HT@MTC launches 2019-2020 season with big names and local favorites
July 24, 2019
The 2019-2020 season is here with a diverse list of acts joining Midlands audiences in the coming year. The Texas Tenors return, Edwin McCain makes his HT@MTC debut, Thelma Houston…
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Summer reading recommendation: “Grace Will Lead Us Home”
July 18, 2019
By Reba Hull Campbell One of the blessings of this retirement season of my life is having the chance to read more – light fiction, “good for you” nonfiction, magazines, blogs,…
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Engage Curious Minds of All Ages during Learn Freely Fest
July 18, 2019
What better way to spend a summer day than learning, creating and sharing at Richland Library? Join us for the annual Learn Freely Fest from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,…
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The Daddy with the Sick Boy
July 17, 2019
By Tammy Davis The Outdoor Dreams Foundation takes sick kids fishing and hunting. The adventures take place all year, but in May, there’s a fishing tournament and cook out.…
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Albert The Hitchhiker
July 17, 2019
By Tom Poland For some time now, I’ve stepped back in time to write a book about the custom of taking a Sunday drive. A surprise often made driving…
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The Poster Sale’s van Aswegen taps into business, social opportunity
July 16, 2019
Posters are making a come-back. Again. And they are big business and growing. Again. Long produced and coveted for their reproductions of famous art — they also promoted the plays…
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New board, staff leadership in place at S.C. Arts Commission
July 16, 2019
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) welcomed a new board chairwoman, new executive director, and two new board members at the start of fiscal year 2020 on July 1. At…
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Free outdoor Japanese film series launches on Boyd Plaza
July 16, 2019
Japan on Screen celebrates exhibition Mimi Kato: Ordinary Sagas The Columbia Museum of Art presents Japan on Screen, a free outdoor Japanese film series beginning Thursday, July 25, in celebration of…
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Public art highlights county’s stormwater campaign
July 16, 2019
Richland County Stormwater Management is partnering with Columbia Water, One Columbia and a local artist on a storm drain public art project. The art project is part of the “Drains…
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A Thirst for Knowledge
July 10, 2019
By Tom Poland June 1 is moving day in Hartsville, South Carolina. That’s when the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) sends 138 seniors into the…
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See Van Gogh and His Inspirations this fall at the Columbia Museum of Art
July 10, 2019
The Columbia Museum of Art proudly announces the major exhibitionVan Gogh and His Inspirations, on view Friday, October 4, 2019, through Sunday, January 12, 2020. Organized by the CMA and…
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Jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner named Master Clinician for USC ColaJazz Camp 2019
July 9, 2019
USC ColaJazz Camp 2019 has announced that the Master Clinician for this year’s event will be Sullivan Fortner, one of the top jazz pianists of his generation. Mark Rapp, South…
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“Reconnecting Roots” aims to bridge generation gap by portraying American progress through music, culture and history
July 8, 2019
Half-hour series to premiere on South Carolina ETV July 11 “Reconnecting Roots” – a half-hour series that aims to bridge the generation gap by portraying American progress through music, culture…
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Tickets now available for Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles
July 2, 2019
Brookgreen Gardens announced that tickets are now on sale for Nights of a Thousand Candles 2019. This annual holiday light display features over 2,700 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights…
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Richland County residents receive S.C. Arts Commission fellowships
July 1, 2019
South Carolina artists in Darlington, Pickens, and Richland counties representing four arts disciplines received individual artist fellowships for fiscal year 2020 after approval by the S.C. Arts Commission board of…
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Friday Night Laser Lights, June 28
June 25, 2019
This newly expanded rockin’ summer tradition will now include live music, specialty cocktails and themed nights. Friday Night Laser Lights feature lasers and CGI visuals choreographed to music inside the…
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BE LIMITLESS with Matilda!
June 25, 2019If you have been around Town during a summer show, you know that one of our favorite things to do is to give back! This year, in conjunction with our…
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Matilda coming to Town Theatre in July
June 24, 2019
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit and intelligence who dreams of a better life. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly lovable Miss…
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Call for artists
June 19, 2019
Marian Hagins Memorial Art Competition The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is issuing a Call for Artists for the 2019 Marian Hagins Memorial Art Competition. This juried show is open to all Lancaster County…
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Treat yourself to Self-Care Sunday at the Columbia Museum of Art
June 19, 2019
Relax and recharge for free in the museum and on Boyd Plaza The Columbia Museum of Art presents Self-Care Sunday, a relaxing and restorative free event for all ages at…
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Find your voice with Richland Library’s new Artist-in-Residence
June 19, 2019
A local artist, known for making fusion music by mixing genres, is sharing her talents with Richland Library and the community this summer. We’re excited to welcome Ara-Viktoria McKinney (Ara-V)…
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Auditions: Disney’s The Lion King, Jr
June 18, 2019This summer the Arts Center of Kershaw County is excited to bring you Disney’s The Lion King, Jr.! This incredible youth production will be the first-ever production sponsored by the Sam Wright…
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State Museum presents summer edition of Friday Night Laser Lights
June 18, 2019
The State Museum is excited to announce the return of its popular Friday Night Laser Lights summer series starting, Friday, June 28. This newly expanded rockin’ summer tradition will now include live music, specialty…
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Reggaetronic, South Carolina’s longest running flotilla music festival floats into Lake Murray July 13
June 18, 2019
Grab your floats, friends, coolers, and sunscreen and be ready for one of the most unique boating events in the world. The 7th edition of the Reggaetronic Music Festival presented by…
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South Carolina ETV accepting nominations for women of vision
June 17, 2019
Network will highlight 12 women leaders in second year of “Women Vision SC” initiative South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) today announced that the network is currently accepting nominations for year…
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“Charlie’s Place” wins Emmy award
June 17, 2019
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast chapter on Saturday held the 45th Annual Southeast Emmy Awards ceremony in Buckhead, Ga. At the event, South Carolina Educational Television…
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Spiritual connection focus of local artist’s new exhibit at Richland Library
June 3, 2019
A new art exhibit wants to awaken a spiritual and emotional connection in others. BA AKHU: A New Path goes on display Thursday, June 6 in The Gallery at Richland…
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Celebrating an “adultiversary”
May 30, 2019
By Reba Hull Campbell Sometimes it seems that there’s a day designated to celebrate just about anything you can imagine. This week alone, you could have celebrated Eliza Doolittle…
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Oh, What a Difference a Laugh Makes
May 30, 2019
By Amy Coward As I walked to my seat on the plane, I realized I was assigned the middle seat again. But that’s what you get when you fly…
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Poop in our Path
May 30, 2019
Tammy Davis Step Over It and Let it Go “Forget about it.” “Let it go.” We tell ourselves these things when we are upset, but it’s easier said than…
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David Platts announced as next executive director of South Carolina Arts Commission
May 28, 2019
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) Board of Directors announced David Platts of Lancaster as the agency’s new executive director effective July 1, 2019. Platts currently serves as arts and…
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Columbia Taiwanese community celebrates Taiwanese American Heritage Month with Da-Guan Dance Theater performance
May 21, 2019On Wednesday, renown art troupes, Da-Guan Dance Theater, will perform at Dreher High School to celebrate Taiwanese American Heritage Month. The event will begin at 7:00 pm. Free tickets are…
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S.C. Arts Commission receives $811,400 NEA grant
May 16, 2019
WASHINGTON – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announces $80.4 million for 1,114 new awards located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and four U.S.…
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The Fluff and Fold Fiasco
May 9, 2019
Tammy Davis The Flood of 2015 hit us hard. We went from staying with friends, to living in a hotel, to moving over a garage. But don’t feel too…
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Chaye Alexander and the CMA team up for free outdoor concert series
May 9, 2019
Live at Boyd Plaza kicks off with electric violinist JaVonne Jones The Columbia Museum of Art announced a new partnership with Chaye Alexander — creative producer, former broadcast talent, and…
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Richland Library Reveals Kids in Print 2019 Contributors
May 6, 2019
Showcasing the talents of young people across the Midlands, Richland Library prepares for the upcoming release of the annual literary magazine, Kids in Print 2019. This year’s publication marks the…
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Dead Daffodils
May 3, 2019
Tammy Davis Could Mother Nature Be Trying to Tell Us Something? This time of year my daffodils look awful. The happy yellow flowers are long gone. The stems that…
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Once on This Island Jr. at Town Theatre
May 2, 2019
Once On This Island Jr. is a rousing and heartfelt story full of moving music and beautiful storytelling. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, Once…
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Local cultural programs to observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 2, 2019
During the month of May, Richland Library is recognizing the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country. Our staff are planning programs that pay tribute to Asian…
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*Additional Show Added* Mamma Mia! at Town Theatre
May 1, 2019
**Due to popular demand, an additional performance has been added on Saturday, May 11 at 3:00pm!** You can dance ~ you can jive ~ having the time of your life!”…
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Two Zoos With Civil War Connections
April 26, 2019
By Tom Poland I’ve only been to two zoos, Riverbanks, here in Columbia and the one in Atlanta. I barely remember Zoo Atlanta, but I recall the Cyclorama and…
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Mamma Mia! at Town Theatre
April 26, 2019
You can dance ~ you can jive ~ having the time of your life!” And that is just what you will do when you see Town’s final show of its…
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