World-class performers star in September premiere of ‘Daniel and The Kings’
August 7, 2023
Charleston native and Broadway performer Matt Shingledecker will play the lead role of Daniel in a new musical drama debuting at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in September. Written…
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Join The Quill & Well Amateur Writers Exchange: A Platform for Aspiring Wordsmiths
August 3, 2023
Are you an aspiring writer looking for a supportive community to share your creative work and exchange ideas? If so, we invite you to be a part of The Quill…
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Chasing The Ivorybill
August 2, 2023
By Tom Poland “Chasing the Swamp Ghost” caught my eye, and I read Garden & Gun’s feature about photographer Bobby Harrison’s quest to capture irrefutable evidence that the ivorybill…
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Summerville Orchestra kicks off its new season “A Platinum Jubilee”
August 1, 2023
The Summerville Orchestra (S.O.) celebrates its 20th season this year with an All-Star lineup of both well-loved classics and contemporary works. The concerts’ focus is celebration, in keeping with its…
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Bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones headlines USC Jazz Festival
August 1, 2023
The University of South Carolina Jazz Festival is a learning, adjudication and performance opportunity for regional high school and middle school jazz students to perform for and work with USC’s…
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Manny Houston to headline Art of Jazz Series
July 31, 2023
Presented by Charleston Jazz and the Gibbes Museum of Art, THE ART OF JAZZ series features concerts of original music inspired by works on display at the Gibbes. Manny Houston…
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My SC Wildlife Dream Machine
July 27, 2023
By Tom Poland I grew up in a large hardwood forest in Georgia, and I rambled in woods every chance I got. I saw deer, wild turkey, ducks, and…
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Gibbes Museum announces $10,000 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
July 27, 2023
The Gibbes Museum of Art announced the 2023 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. Each year, Society 1858, the museum’s young professionals auxiliary group, awards a $10,000 cash prize to…
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Robert Ariail’s “Lowcountry” panel wins national award for best cartoon
July 27, 2023
Cartoonist Robert Ariail has been honored with a national award for best cartoon by the Association of Alternative News Media (AAN). Ariail’s “Lowcountry” panel stood out among the competition, impressing…
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Stardom: Audition for the Wizard of Oz at Laurens County Community Theatre!
July 26, 2023
Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! Get ready for an unforgettable journey down the Yellow Brick Road as the Laurens County Community Theatre proudly presents auditions for their upcoming…
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Introducing “Aspen & Figs” Clinton’s Premier Inspired Gifts and Artisan Market
July 24, 2023
Bringing Local Artisan Craftsmanship and Natural Beauty to Your Doorstep Nestled in the heart of downtown, Clinton welcomes a new addition to the shopping experience that promises to be a…
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Studio 55
July 23, 2023
Studio 55 is a premier dance studio serving Laurens County and surrounding areas!
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Artist Minute – Jessica Fichter, Trustus Theatre
July 19, 2023
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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PAWchitecture design-build pet furniture competition launches in Greenville to benefit Greenville County Animal Care
July 19, 2023
Nichols Architects partners with AIA Greenville, brings creative community together to make a difference AIA Greenville, a local section of the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects,…
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Mike Brown contemporary artist in residence Dogon Krigga
July 19, 2023
Mike Brown Contemporary in partnership with One Columbia SC, is pleased to announce Dogon Krigga will serve as the first MBC Emerging Artist In Residence. With generous support from One Columbia…
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The Day The Sky Fell
July 19, 2023
By Tom Poland A beautiful blue-sky afternoon it was. As I walked back from my mailbox a freshly killed squirrel with half its head missing fell right in front…
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Lander Graduate Lands Emerging Artist Grant
July 16, 2023
Lander University alumna Jordon Mack, of Orangeburg, is one of six South Carolina residents chosen to receive an emerging artist grant this year. The grants, awarded annually by the South…
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Local Favorite, Cayce Fall Fest, returns October 7
July 14, 2023The City of Cayce is excited to announce the return of the Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 12 pm – 6 pm…
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A Favorite Place
July 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Each spring I write of three places, three beautiful places where colonies of rocky shoals spider lilies bloom. One is quite accessible; one is perhaps the…
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Follow Town’s Yellow Brick Road with The Wizard of Oz
July 13, 2023
“We’re off to see the Wizard… the wonderful Wizard of Oz!” And we want YOU to join us on the journey. Donning those famous ruby reds as Dorothy Gale from…
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Calling All Unicorn Lovers to The Makery
July 9, 2023
Summer is winding down and if you have run out of ideas to keep the kids busy The Makery has a great activity for you to consider and one they…
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When A Church Dies
July 6, 2023
By Tom Poland Some linger in woods. Some stand, for now, at the end or side of a dirt road. Some hide behind other buildings, and some haunt the…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting submissions for 2023 competitive exhibits
July 6, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South…
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Stormwater announces group exhibition as part of BIPOC Residency Program
July 5, 2023
Cultural Heritage | Creative Expression: Stormwater Residency Finalists Stormwater Studios is thrilled to announce a group exhibition titled “Cultural Heritage | Creative Expression” which showcases the finalists of the inaugural…
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City of Clinton Seeks Community Feedback for New City Mural – Deadline July 8
July 5, 2023
The City of Clinton in conjunction with PC Junior, Barrett Moody, are seeking your input on a building mural. All residents of Clinton are asked to give their opinion on…
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International African American Museum opens doors wide for visitors near and far
June 30, 2023
Public opening follows a line-up of celebration and community events The International African American Museum (IAAM) officially opened to the public on Tuesday, June 27, after over 20 years of…
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Workery Apparel; Columbia based fashion brand launch
June 27, 2023
SY the Label, a Columbia, SC-based women’s wear, fashion brand with a mission to bring freedom to working women, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated fall…
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Moody Spring
June 22, 2023
By Tom Poland Rounding a curve on Highway 107, I saw water spurting from handsome stonework set in a mountain. Moody Spring, I knew we’d stop. I had no…
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The Countdown to the 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray presented by Lexington Medical Center is on!
June 21, 2023
The countdown to Independence Day is on! Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is proud to host the 35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray on Saturday, July 1, presented…
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SC Philharmonic announces Combined, a Chubb Company, as 2023 Grand Sponser of Fireworks with the Phil at Segra Park
June 21, 2023
The South Carolina Philharmonic is delighted to announce that Combined Insurance Company of America, a Chubb Company, is the official Grand Sponsor of the 2023 Fireworks with the Phil on…
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Feel the Heat in newest exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
June 20, 2023
We watch the news with a sense of disbelief yet can’t seem to pull ourselves away even as the screen fills with image after image of raging wildfires. In its…
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Muzika!, a classical music festival, set to debut along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast
June 13, 2023
South Carolina’s Hammock Coast will host Muzika!, a classical music festival featuring fully staged operas, choral orchestral concerts, Broadway Revues, and Chamber performances this summer. Muzika, which will be held…
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Major fashion exhibition featuring Alexander McQueen and Ann Ray coming this fall
June 12, 2023
Garments and photographs document their shared artistic journey and friendship The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to present Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous, a major fashion and…
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Pacolet Milliken invests in South Carolina’s young visual artists
June 12, 2023
Greenville-based investment company Pacolet Milliken donated $10,000 in support of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Visual Arts Department. This generous gift funded a student art exhibition…
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Life’s Healing Elixir
June 8, 2023
By Tom Poland A Sunday sojourn found me at Healing Springs near Blackville, South Carolina. There I stood on Gods Acre, property deeded to God. Palm Sunday it was,…
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Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour highlights farm life
June 8, 2023
This weekend, the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour brings together two of the state’s most vital industries, agriculture and tourism, to 15 farm- and art-related sites around Richland County.…
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Pop Icon Taylor Dayne to headline Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy
June 6, 2023
With a career spanning three decades, 17 Top 20 singles and four chart-topping number one songs that include “Tell It To My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back,” and “I’ll…
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Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as Trustee of Richland Library
June 5, 2023
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Jon Robertson, CFP® to the Richland Library Board of Trustees. Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information…
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Scholarships available Jazz Combo Camp!
June 2, 2023
The Charleston Jazz Academy is offering four weeks of Jazz Combo Camp in June and July. The camps are a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to hone their skills and learn from…
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Drumming Up White Feathery Memories
June 2, 2023
By Tom Poland Long before I moved to South Carolina, family vacation trips took us over Charleston’s “New Cooper River Bridge.” To be accurate, we drove over the Silas…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art announces new board of directors members
June 1, 2023
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its board of directors and two member emeriti. Joining the…
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Exclusive exhibition showcases art of the Catawba Nation from the last 50 years
May 30, 2023
Resurgence and Renaissance opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Resurgence and Renaissance: Art of the Catawba Nation Since 1973, on…
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Experience the stunning story quilts of artist Tina Williams Brewer
May 30, 2023
Stories of Grace opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Tina Williams Brewer: Stories of Grace, on view Saturday, June 10,…
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Penny & Lucy Lou Art
May 25, 2023
Penny & Lucy Lou Art is a division of Southern Places, Inc. an interior design firm that was incorporated in 1986 by Pam McPeak, ASID. In 2013, Pam and Penny…
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Highway 61 Revisited
May 25, 2023
By Tom Poland From 22,000 miles high, a satellite dropped an uncanny merging of highway and music into my path. XM Radio played the comedic ACME siren whistle that…
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Kyko Photography
May 24, 2023
My Husband and I both have a passion for photography and with his help we capture a wide range of photos to include but not limited to nature, sunrise/sunsets, family…
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Google announces South Carolina winner of 15th annual Doodle for Google contest
May 18, 2023
The annual Doodle for Google contest returns for the 15th year to showcase student artwork from around the country. Today, Google is thrilled to announce South Carolina’s Haniyah Simone Robinson…
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Memories Of Zebco Reels & Red Wrigglers
May 17, 2023
By Tom Poland I drive west, Georgia bound, and pass it yet again, a place that pulls at my heart. My father had a worm farm, and my grandfather’s…
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Calling All Artists – The Artist’s Coop Announces Fall Juried Art Show
May 16, 2023
The Artist’s Coop in downtown Laurens has announced their Fall Juried Art Show which will be held on Friday, September 15 from 6-8 pm. Artists wishing to submit artwork for…
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‘Very Eric Carle’ exhibition making southeastern debut at Upcountry History Museum
May 15, 2023
It will be a very special day for children and adults alike when the unique, one-of-a-kind Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit opens Saturday, May…
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