Glory Beneath The Lights
February 23, 2018By Tom Poland From a box in my late parent’s dusty attic come memories. Old football programs and yellow brittle newspapers. A naked bulb gives me light to read…
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Edward Arron bids farewell to CMA Chamber Music on Main in season finale – March 6
February 23, 2018Concert marks last performance as artistic director Tuesday, March 6 | Happy hour at 6:00 p.m. | Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. | Cash Bar The Columbia Museum of Art…
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NOW OPEN: Richland Library Cafe, featuring Chef Sarah Simmons
February 23, 2018Enjoy a good book and a bite to eat during your next visit to Richland Library. In partnership with Chef Sarah Simmons, the Library announced the opening of the…
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NOW OPEN: Richland Library Cafe, featuring Chef Sarah Simmons
February 23, 2018Enjoy a good book and a bite to eat during your next visit to Richland Library. In partnership with Chef Sarah Simmons, the Library announced the opening of the…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 21
February 21, 2018Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/16/2018 to 02/22/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Black Panther PG13 Disney 1 4,020 $202,003,951 $242,155,680 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 21
February 21, 2018Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/16/2018 to 02/22/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Black Panther PG13 Disney 1 4,020 $202,003,951 $242,155,680 2…
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Kathleen Moore: The Storyteller
February 19, 2018Well known local ceramic artist Kathleen Moore will exhibit an extensive body of work at West Main Artists Co-op March 6-31, giving the public an intimate look at how art…
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A Prize of My Own
February 16, 2018By Amy Coward I love to watch the Olympic Games. It’s so inspiring to see all the talented athletes who can perform incredible feats while skiing, skating or…
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Fireflies now scheduling national anthem auditions
February 15, 2018With Opening Day at Spirit Communications Park on Thursday, April 5 quickly approaching, the Fireflies are searching for musical talent (soloists and / or groups) to perform the National Anthem before home…
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A Longing For Pine Pollen
February 15, 2018By Tom Poland Cold weather? Stay up North. My dash says it’s 48 degrees as I drive by a swamp, yet singing frogs drown out my heater fan. They…
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A Longing For Pine Pollen
February 15, 2018By Tom Poland Cold weather? Stay up North. My dash says it’s 48 degrees as I drive by a swamp, yet singing frogs drown out my heater fan. They…
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State Museum celebrates artist Dr. Leo Twiggs during Art Day – March 10
February 15, 2018The South Carolina State Museum will celebrate art in South Carolina during Art Day on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The signature event will feature a variety of programs…
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Charleston artist receives South Arts State Fellowship award
February 15, 2018Kate Hooray Osmond of Charleston is the South Carolina recipient of one of nine South Arts State Fellowships for 2018, the consortium of southern state arts agencies announced Tuesday. South…
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Charleston artist receives South Arts State Fellowship award
February 15, 2018Kate Hooray Osmond of Charleston is the South Carolina recipient of one of nine South Arts State Fellowships for 2018, the consortium of southern state arts agencies announced Tuesday. South…
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Columbia Art Center to hold Spring Break Art Camp
February 14, 2018The Columbia Art Center is accepting registrations for its 5-day multimedia visual art camp for children ages 5-12. The Spring Break Art Camp will be held April 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 12…
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Columbia Art Center announces new march workshops and classes
February 14, 2018The Columbia Art Center is offering several new art classes and workshops to help you release your creative spirit. Seven new workshops and classes focusing on indigo silk scarf making,…
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Explore local art, meet local artists during Columbia Open Studios, April 7-8
February 14, 201870 artists participating in event presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art The eighth annual Columbia Open Studios — a free, self-guided driving tour of artist studios presented by 701…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art presents Fletcher Williams III: Traces Exhibition – March 8 – April 22, 2018
February 12, 2018Artist Talk: Thursday, March 8, 6 pm Artist Reception: Thursday, March 8, 7 – 9 pm Reception Admission: Members, free; non-members, $5 suggested donation Columbia’s 701 Center for Contemporary…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 12
February 12, 2018Week of 02/09/2018 to 02/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fifty Shades Freed R Universal 1 3,768 $38,560,195 $38,560,195 2 Peter Rabbit PG Sony…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 12
February 12, 2018Week of 02/09/2018 to 02/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fifty Shades Freed R Universal 1 3,768 $38,560,195 $38,560,195 2 Peter Rabbit PG Sony…
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Prince of Peace Catholic Church to host the Lyon Boys Choir – February 12
February 11, 2018Prince of Peace Catholic Church and School, in collaboration with the Lyon Boys Choir, announces one special concert event to be held February 12, 2018, at 7 p.m. inside Prince…
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Quitting Time
February 9, 2018By Tom Poland No guts, no glory they say, and it is true. If you’ve ever taken a job and realized right off it was a mistake but stayed…
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Quitting Time
February 9, 2018By Tom Poland No guts, no glory they say, and it is true. If you’ve ever taken a job and realized right off it was a mistake but stayed…
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Midlands artists premiere original work, Misery is Optional – Recollections of Recovery, at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
February 7, 2018Theatre patrons of the Midlands know Dewey Scott-Wiley and Christine Hellman well, but audiences at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) will get to know this award-winning team much…
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Cultural Planning input survey for Amplify: a Cultural Plan for the Columbia
February 7, 2018The City of Columbia Planning & Development Services Department invites the public to participate in a cultural planning input survey which will help guide the planning process for Amplify: A…
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PURE Theatre to produce Southeastern Regional Premiere of This Random World by Stephen Dietz
February 7, 2018Friday, March 9th, 2018, marks the Southeastern Regional premiere of This Random World by award-winning American playwright, Stephen Dietz. The fourth production of Season 15 at PURE Theatre, This Random…
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Expansions planned as Richland Library Farmers Market renewed
February 7, 2018Due to the overwhelming success and popularity of the Richland Library Farmers Market, we are excited to announce the weekly program will continue indefinitely at our Main location (1431 Assembly…
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Arts sector’s impact on S.C. economy exceeds $9.7B
February 7, 2018The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Expansions planned as Richland Library Farmers Market renewed
February 7, 2018Due to the overwhelming success and popularity of the Richland Library Farmers Market, we are excited to announce the weekly program will continue indefinitely at our Main location (1431 Assembly…
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The Footlight Players names long-time actor Brian Porter as new Executive Director
February 6, 2018The Footlight Players has hired long-time thespian Brian Porter as executive director of Charleston’s longest-producing theatre company. Porter spent the last decade on staff at Charleston Stage, most recently as…
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Exploring love in our world
February 6, 2018Trustus Theatre is bringing a unique Valentine’s Day celebration to the Thigpen Main Stage this month with the Love is Love is Love Cabaret. Audiences will enjoy an evening of…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Junior League of Greenville announces Young Writing Contrast
February 5, 2018The Junior League of Greenville has announced their sixth annual Young Women’s Writing Contest and hope you’ll share this information with your audience. The Junior League of Greenville offers young…
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Back open with a new look: Richland Library’s Garden Level
February 5, 2018The transformation at Richland Library’s Main location (1431 Assembly Street) is nearly complete. Our staff are marking the occasion by inviting the public to a Garden Level Opening Celebration…
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Richland Library leader chosen to join important conversations on diversity
February 2, 2018Melanie Huggins of Richland Library is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding area selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
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Richland Library leader chosen to join important conversations on diversity
February 2, 2018Melanie Huggins of Richland Library is one of 42 leaders from across the Midlands and surrounding area selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
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Across The Savannah
February 1, 2018By Tom Poland The Hard Life That Was Sawmilling I have an antique oak dresser and a heartpine table. The wood is beautiful as you can see. Thanks to…
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Across The Savannah
February 1, 2018By Tom Poland The Hard Life That Was Sawmilling I have an antique oak dresser and a heartpine table. The wood is beautiful as you can see. Thanks to…
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Cutting-edge dance works take center stage in USC Dance Company Spring Contemporary Concert
January 31, 2018The University of SC Dance Company will present a selection of innovative dance works during its Spring Contemporary Concert, February 21-24 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Show times are 7:30pm for the February 21-23 performances and 2pm for the February…
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One Columbia and City of Columbia Launch “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area”
January 29, 2018At a media event on Monday, January 29 at the Township Auditorium, One Columbia for Arts & History, the City of Columbia, artists, and area cultural and thought leaders announced…
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One Columbia and City of Columbia launch “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area”
January 29, 2018At a media event on Monday, January 29 at the Township Auditorium, One Columbia for Arts & History, the City of Columbia, artists, and area cultural and thought leaders announced…
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Nothing Good Happens In A Strip Club
January 26, 2018By Tom Poland Or Does It? Orlando 1982. Garry and I are sipping beers. “Where’s a good place to get shot,” he asks. “Shots?” “No, you know, shot,…
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Aiken, Lancaster high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Aiken, Lancaster high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Hosting Artist Reception Exhibit, “A Marriage of Mediums” – January 25
January 24, 2018Coldwell Banker Caine will host an exhibit opening for its next resident artist(s) Meredith and Douglas Piper. The event will be held at the Main Street Real Estate Gallery at…
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Requiem for Mother Emanuel by SC Artist Leo Twiggs- Nine paintings honor the nine men and women who perished in Mother Emanuel church shooting
January 24, 2018WHO: South Carolina State Museum WHAT: Requiem for Mother Emanuel is a visually moving and through provoking exhibition, produced by South Carolina artist Leo Twiggs. These nine paintings accompanied created in the aftermath…
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Create Photos Like a Pro With Your iPhone workshop
January 23, 2018Register for One of the Three Workshops at the Village Artists Art Gallery in Sandhills (next to Panera Bread) Tuesday’s March 6, 13 & 20 from 4pm-6pm or Wednesday’s…
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Cleopatra – March 24
January 22, 2018The Queen of the Nile sails into the Koger Center in a ballet conceived and choreographed by William Starrett. Intrigue follows the Egyptian beauty from the royal bedchamber to the…
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National Press Club briefing to feature S.C. Arts Commission program
January 22, 2018The Art of Community: Rural S.C., an S.C. Arts Commission program, and one of its community representatives from Walterboro, S.C. are to receive prominent recognition at the National Press Club Tuesday,…
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