Slow tempo and silence make for a hyperrealistic experience in The Water Station
September 5, 2017September 21 – 23 The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the influential Japanese slow-tempo work The Water Station, September 21-23 at the Center for Performance Experiment. Steven Pearson is directing the production. Show…
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Blackout
September 1, 2017
By Tom Poland Now and then an intriguing topic crosses my path one time too many. That’s when I know I need to look into it. Such is the…
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Blackout
September 1, 2017
By Tom Poland Now and then an intriguing topic crosses my path one time too many. That’s when I know I need to look into it. Such is the…
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Robert O’Hara’s Barbecue comes to Trustus Theatre – September 8 – September 23
August 28, 2017
Trustus Theatre kicks off Season 33: EYES OPEN with Robert O’Hara’s Barbecue on the Thigpen Main Stage this September. Leading off with an intervention, not-so-skillfully masquerading as a family get…
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From A Back Road to Backwaters
August 25, 2017
By Tom Poland Dateline Georgetown County, SC, Aug. 15, 2017—Not quite a year later I return to South Island Road and Carolina backwaters. The destination? The Tom Yawkey Center’s…
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From A Back Road to Backwaters
August 25, 2017
By Tom Poland Dateline Georgetown County, SC, Aug. 15, 2017—Not quite a year later I return to South Island Road and Carolina backwaters. The destination? The Tom Yawkey Center’s…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra elects Robert Siedell as President of its Board of Directors
August 22, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – At its August meeting the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Board of Directors thanked outgoing President, Cynthia Hartley, for her four and a half years of service and…
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Down By The Catawba River
August 18, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving north on US 21 toward a “very small town,” I watch the land change. Hills rise into view. Large rocks protrude from the ground. Boulders.…
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Down By The Catawba River
August 18, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving north on US 21 toward a “very small town,” I watch the land change. Hills rise into view. Large rocks protrude from the ground. Boulders.…
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Museum to host free lecture about artist Charles Burchfield’s Camp Jackson period – August 25
August 18, 2017
Charles Burchfield was a prominent American painter and visionary artist whose abundant work defies easy categorization. He was once described in the Village Voice as a “mystic, cryptic painter of…
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Last Hub City Empty Bowl session scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26
August 14, 2017
Hub City Empty Bowls 2017 will hold its third and last bowl-making event of the year Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. at Spartanburg Art Museum’s studios at…
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West Columbia Art on State Wall gets a new mural
August 2, 2017
The City of West Columbia’s Art on State Wall, behind Terra and 116 Espresso and Wine Bar at 423 Meeting Street, has been transformed with new art created by Karl…
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South Carolina Arts Commission announces FY2018 Artist Fellowships
August 1, 2017COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media:…
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Congaree Vista Guild elects new executive committee
August 1, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business, gallery owners, and homeowners in the Vista, has elected new…
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South Carolina Arts Commission announces FY2018 Artist Fellowships
August 1, 2017The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media: screenwriting. Each artist…
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South Carolina Arts Commission announces FY2018 Artist Fellowships
August 1, 2017The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media: screenwriting. Each artist…
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Congaree Vista Guild elects new executive committee
August 1, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprised of a wide variety of restaurateurs, shop, business, gallery owners, and homeowners in the Vista, has elected new…
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South Carolina Arts Commission announces FY2018 Artist Fellowships
August 1, 2017
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media: production and media:…
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Osamu Kobayashi completes Middle of Nowhere, mural in Vista
July 31, 2017The Congaree Vista Guild and One Columbia for Arts and History announce that Osamu Kobayashi has completed Middle of Nowhere, his vibrant mural on the East-facing wall at 808 Lady…
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Airport art exhibit features local artist Alicia Leeke
July 31, 2017Continuing with our rotating arts program featuring local artists, Columbia Metropolitan Airport is pleased to announce the installation of an art exhibit by Alicia Leeke. Leeke was awarded…
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Osamu Kobayashi completes Middle of Nowhere, mural in Vista
July 31, 2017
The Congaree Vista Guild and One Columbia for Arts and History announce that Osamu Kobayashi has completed Middle of Nowhere, his vibrant mural on the East-facing wall at 808 Lady…
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Southern Women Terrify Me.
July 27, 2017By Jillian Owens “Can we talk?” she said with a buttermilk-thick accent and a molasses-sweet smile that didn’t reach her eyes—closing my office door. I don’t think this can…
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Searching For Promised Land
July 27, 2017
By Tom Poland I saw it on a map and decided to see it in person. Promised Land. I was about to head out on an expedition of sorts.…
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Searching For Promised Land
July 27, 2017
By Tom Poland I saw it on a map and decided to see it in person. Promised Land. I was about to head out on an expedition of sorts.…
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Angi Fuller Wildt chosen for leadership position at the CMA
July 26, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Angi Fuller Wildt has been selected as the Columbia Museum of Art’s new chief development officer. She joined the team on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. “We…
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CSO promotes Mitsuko Flynn to Director of Education and Community Engagement
July 24, 2017The Charleston Symphony Orchestra has promoted Mitsuko Flynn from her role as Development Coordinator to the position of Director of Education and Community Engagement. She has been a part of…
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Vista Guild announce plans for “First Night Southern Lights” – August 19
July 23, 2017Southern Lights, a signature, long-term art installation by artist Chris Robinson, will span the Congaree River between the Blossom Street and Gervais Street bridges. The general public is invited to “First…
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Backroads And A Sunny Georgia Beach
July 21, 2017
By Tom Poland I like to combine work and play. Last week my family and I vacationed at Tybee Island. As I made my way to the island, I…
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Backroads And A Sunny Georgia Beach
July 21, 2017
By Tom Poland I like to combine work and play. Last week my family and I vacationed at Tybee Island. As I made my way to the island, I…
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Footlight Players opens 86th Season with Broadway Musical ‘The Wedding Singer’
July 17, 2017photo credit Stan Foxworthy Charleston’s historic community theatre kicks off its 86th season with a musical featuring everyone’s favorite 1980s hits. “The Wedding Singer” will open the new season…
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Columbia Museum of Art August 2017 Calendar
July 17, 2017
MAJOR EXHIBITIONS ReTooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection On view through August 27, 2017 Wrenches, hammers, and lawnmowers take on lives of their own in this exhibition.ReTooled showcases over 40 works by…
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A bike of another yellow – a BMX adventure
July 13, 2017
By Reba Hull Campbell A work trip recently took me to Rock Hill to be part of a media day event leading up to the UCI BMX…
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Stakeholders announce plans for “Southern Lights,” a signature art installation for Columbia
June 28, 2017Southern Lights, a signature, long-term art installation by artist Chris Robinson, will span the Congaree River between the Blossom Street and Gervais Street bridges. Scheduled to light up every evening…
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Stakeholders announce plans for “Southern Lights,” a signature art installation for Columbia
June 28, 2017
Southern Lights, a signature, long-term art installation by artist Chris Robinson, will span the Congaree River between the Blossom Street and Gervais Street bridges. Scheduled to light up every evening…
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Bona Fide BBQ
June 26, 2017
By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: This feature originally appears in SC Farmer. See the full feature online. A bona fide barbecue joint should be way out in the…
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Bona Fide BBQ
June 26, 2017
By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: This feature originally appears in SC Farmer. See the full feature online. A bona fide barbecue joint should be way out in the…
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The Old Hand Pump
June 19, 2017
By Tom Poland “The pump don’t work ’cause the vandals took the handles,” wrote Bob Dylan as he closed out “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” Vandals have yet to get…
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The Old Hand Pump
June 19, 2017
By Tom Poland “The pump don’t work ’cause the vandals took the handles,” wrote Bob Dylan as he closed out “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” Vandals have yet to get…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra renews Ken Lam as Music Director
June 13, 2017The Board of Directors of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced the extension of Music Director Ken Lam’s contract for five years. Cynthia Hartley, President of the Board, says, “We…
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PURE Theatre announces celebratory 15th anniversary season opening fall 2017
June 12, 2017
PURE Theatre announces its celebratory 15th Season that will run from September 2017 through May 2018. Featuring a selection of six diverse plays, PURE’s season will explore that which so…
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DJ Rekha to bring Bhangra Beats to the Columbia Museum of Art
June 12, 2017The Columbia Museum of Art advises you to get ready to get down. Bhangra Beats, a dance party featuring New York-based DJ Rekha, will be held at the CMA on…
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Front Lines to the Home Front 2017 – June 30-July 2
June 12, 2017In its third year, the Flowertown Players will be hosting the patriotic show, “Front Lines to the Home Front.” This truly extraordinary event happens right before the “4th of July”…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 12
June 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/09/2017 to 06/15/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Wonder Woman PG13 Warner Bros. 2 4,165 $58,520,672 $206,343,175…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 12
June 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/09/2017 to 06/15/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Wonder Woman PG13 Warner Bros. 2 4,165 $58,520,672 $206,343,175…
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Long Gone Sawdust Piles
June 11, 2017
By Tom Poland I drive through the country a lot and I never see sawdust piles anymore, yet another bit of the past that’s slipped away. Sawdust piles…
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Long Gone Sawdust Piles
June 11, 2017
By Tom Poland I drive through the country a lot and I never see sawdust piles anymore, yet another bit of the past that’s slipped away. Sawdust piles…
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Greenville artist Joe Everson raises $72,500 for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s After-School All-Stars
June 8, 2017Joe Everson is a professional artist and vocalist in Taylors, S.C., best known for his many viral videos of him singing while painting at professional sporting events and Fortune…
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Feast Film Fest – June 8 – June 9
June 5, 2017
The South Carolina State Museum in conjunction with Farm to Table Event Co. invites guests to explore South Carolina Foodways with two days of films, food, conversation and more. A…
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Artist Alex Rusnak brings hope, pattern and color to Cannon Parking Garage
June 5, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia’s mural boom continues with the completion of Alex Rusnak’s piece on the PJ Cannon Parking Garage at the corner of Taylor and Sumter Streets. Working…
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Picking Blackberries
June 2, 2017
By Tom Poland That Itchy, Joyous Childhood Tradition I’ve updated this column that proved to be a favorite. Its origin goes back a few years to a remote place…
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