We are doing something wrong.
June 16, 2016
By Jillian Owens I frequently go through phases of writer’s block. During a recent creative drought, a couple of fellow writers reached out to me via email to check…
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S.C. Arts Commission launches The Art of Community: Rural SC
June 14, 2016As part of its work with the South Carolina Promise Zone, the South Carolina Arts Commission has launched a new initiative, The Art of Community: Rural S.C. This pilot project…
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South Carolina Arts Commission launches The Art of Community: Rural SC
June 14, 2016As part of its work with the South Carolina Promise Zone, the South Carolina Arts Commission has launched a new initiative, The Art of Community: Rural S.C. This pilot project…
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South Carolina Arts Commission launches The Art of Community: Rural SC
June 14, 2016
As part of its work with the South Carolina Promise Zone, the South Carolina Arts Commission has launched a new initiative, The Art of Community: Rural S.C. This pilot project…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 13
June 13, 2016
Rank Title Rating Distributor Wk Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Conjuring 2 R Warner Bros. 1 3,343 $40,406,314 $40,406,314 2 Warcraft PG13 Universal 1 3,400 $24,166,110 $24,166,110 3…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 13
June 13, 2016
Rank Title Rating Distributor Wk Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Conjuring 2 R Warner Bros. 1 3,343 $40,406,314 $40,406,314 2 Warcraft PG13 Universal 1 3,400 $24,166,110 $24,166,110 3…
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My Nobel Prize
June 12, 2016
By Tom Poland They say necessity is the mother of invention. I would agree. For years now I have fought a battle that always found me on the losing…
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Diamonds Direct celebrates artist Mary Edna Fraser’s “Waterscapes” Collection
June 7, 2016
Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., will showcase the artistic beauty of the waterways of the Lowcountry with a display of local artwork at its Mt.…
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Comfort Food In A Small Town Southern Dive
June 2, 2016
By Tom Poland Real Food, Done Real Good I went down to the crossroads, got down on my knees, and prayed. Thanks for such great food, that is. Robert…
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Interim Director hired at Science Center
May 30, 2016
Bob Pettis, a science teacher with 43 years of experience, has been hired as the interim Executive Director for The John F. Green Spartanburg Science Center. Pettis follows in the…
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Wonder what all the gesturing is about? Observe conductors training
May 27, 2016
Observe conductors training during USC’s Conductors Institute of South Carolina The esteemed Conductors Institute of South Carolina, in its 31st year, is on the must-do list for both aspiring and…
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S.C. Phil announces 26 concerts that comprise 2016/2017 season
May 18, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic heads into a new season of concerts – on and off-stage – “on fire with energy” and “at the top of [its] game”…
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Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Shows May 27-29 and June 3-5/ Emerging Artist Awardees
May 17, 2016
Fine Craft Shows Charleston announced the Piccolo Spoleto Craft Show schedules for 2016. The two weekend shows will be held May 27-29 and June 3-5. Between the two weekends, nearly…
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Three new national funders commit to 2017 Indie Grits: Visiones
May 16, 2016Fresh off the 2016 festival, Indie Grits announced three new national funders have committed to support the 2017 festival and its theme Visiones. The National Association of Latino Arts and…
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Three new national funders commit to 2017 Indie Grits: Visiones
May 16, 2016
Fresh off the 2016 festival, Indie Grits announced three new national funders have committed to support the 2017 festival and its theme Visiones. The National Association of Latino Arts and…
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Ready for Take-Off
May 12, 2016
By Amy Coward The cleaning has begun. I have vacuumed the house. Dusted furniture. Cleaned bathrooms. I’ve even scrubbed the baseboards and the microwave. All the dishes are…
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Things I Don’t See Anymore
May 12, 2016
By Tom Poland I was talking with a woman the other day who told me how much she enjoyed picking wild plums when she was a girl. So did…
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Things I Don’t See Anymore
May 12, 2016
By Tom Poland I was talking with a woman the other day who told me how much she enjoyed picking wild plums when she was a girl. So did…
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FATZ Cafe completes major renovation in Lexington
May 11, 2016
Updated layout celebrates heritage, enhances fun and casual atmosphere Individuals who visit the Lexington FATZ Cafe will be the first to experience the restaurant’s reenergized layout and offering. Guests can…
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Fine Arts Center to present Columbia Choral Society’s Jasmine & Jazz: An Afternoon with Dick Goodwin
May 11, 2016The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is proud to present the Columbia Choral Society’s Jasmine & Jazz — An Afternoon with Dick Goodwin on Sunday, May 22 at…
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Fine Arts Center to present Columbia Choral Society’s Jasmine & Jazz: An Afternoon with Dick Goodwin
May 11, 2016
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is proud to present the Columbia Choral Society’s Jasmine & Jazz — An Afternoon with Dick Goodwin on Sunday, May 22 at…
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Filmmakers’ Indie Grants program accepting applications
May 10, 2016The South Carolina Film Commission and Trident Technical College have opened the next funding cycle for their Indie Grants program. South Carolina writers, filmmakers and other production professionals should submit…
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Filmmakers’ Indie Grants program accepting applications
May 10, 2016The South Carolina Film Commission and Trident Technical College have opened the next funding cycle for their Indie Grants program. South Carolina writers, filmmakers and other production professionals should submit…
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Mobile Homes Like No Others
May 6, 2016
By Tom Poland. All photos by Tom Poland. In the fall of 1967 I entered the University of Georgia and thanks to the Bulldogs I’ve been traveling Highway 378/78…
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Mobile Homes Like No Others
May 6, 2016
By Tom Poland. All photos by Tom Poland. In the fall of 1967 I entered the University of Georgia and thanks to the Bulldogs I’ve been traveling Highway 378/78…
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CamdenART Honors Show to open in Bassett Gallery May 17
May 4, 2016CAMDEN, SC – CamdenART, an affiliate member of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will open its spring Honors Show entitled “The Spirit Within” on Tuesday, May 17…
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CamdenART Honors Show to open in Bassett Gallery May 17
May 4, 2016
CAMDEN, SC – CamdenART, an affiliate member of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will open its spring Honors Show entitled “The Spirit Within” on Tuesday, May 17…
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Build it and they might come. Build it beautifully, and they will come in droves.
May 3, 2016
By Alan Cooper Publisher, MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC and LowcountryBizSC The following is based on comments that I made on the South Carolina Business Review hosted by Mike Switzer. What is…
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Build it and they might come. Build it beautifully, and they will come in droves.
May 3, 2016
By Alan Cooper Publisher, MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC and LowcountryBizSC The following is based on comments that I made on the South Carolina Business Review hosted by Mike Switzer. What is…
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S.C. Arts gala features Charleston artist Mary Edna Fraser, 2016 Verner Award recipient
May 2, 2016Annual celebration of the arts features art sale, concert and dance party Fans of Charleston artist Mary Edna Fraser can go home from the South Carolina Arts Gala with one…
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S.C. Arts gala features Chief of the Catawba Nation Bill Harris, 2016 Folk Heritage Award recipient
May 2, 2016
Annual celebration of the arts features art sale, concert and dance party Catawba pottery collectors can go home from the South Carolina Arts Gala with a piece made by a…
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Release your inner Viking at the South Carolina Arts Gala
May 2, 2016Annual celebration of the arts features art sale, concert and dance party Fans of the History Channel’s Vikings can go home from the South Carolina Arts Gala wearing Lagertha’s barrettes…
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Release your inner Viking at the South Carolina Arts Gala
May 2, 2016
Annual celebration of the arts features art sale, concert and dance party Fans of the History Channel’s Vikings can go home from the South Carolina Arts Gala wearing Lagertha’s barrettes…
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2016 Coker College Summer Piano Institute accepting applications
April 29, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – The Coker College Summer Piano Institute, a summer program for select high school pianists hosted by Coker’s Department of Dance, Music and Theatre, is proud to announce two…
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2016 Coker College Summer Piano Institute accepting applications
April 29, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – The Coker College Summer Piano Institute, a summer program for select high school pianists hosted by Coker’s Department of Dance, Music and Theatre, is proud to announce two…
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Yonkey-Clayton elected to second term with American College Dance Association Board
April 25, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Marcy Jo Yonkey-Clayton, assistant professor of dance at Columbia College, has been elected to serve a second term on the national board of directors of the American College Dance Association…
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Columbia Museum of Art Announced as a 2016 Recipient of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
April 22, 2016
National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recognizes Columbia, SC Columbia Museum of Art’s Community Contributions The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the Columbia Museum of Art…
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Columbia Museum of Art Announced as a 2016 Recipient of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
April 22, 2016
National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recognizes Columbia, SC Columbia Museum of Art’s Community Contributions The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the Columbia Museum of Art…
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I will judge a book by its cover…a book review of sorts
April 21, 2016
By Reba Hull Campbell Two admissions…. First, I admit I will judge a book by its cover. “Dog Medicine” by Julie Barton had me hooked at the full face…
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Lantern Parade & More at 701 CCA
April 19, 2016
When: Thursday, April 21, 8:15pm Where: Assemble at the railroad tunnel at Lady and Lincoln Street in the Vista What: Lantern Parade group performance during Artista Vista What else: Lanterns will…
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A Souvenir to Savor
April 14, 2016
By Amy Coward Being a native Florida girl, I love any excuse to go “home”. I have family there I love to visit and, of course, the beach calls…
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Savannah’s Flannery O’Connor Day
April 14, 2016
By Tom Poland Savannah has a strong heritage when it comes to books, authors, and writers. Published in 1994 by Random House, John Berendt’s Midnight In The Garden of…
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Savannah’s Flannery O’Connor Day
April 14, 2016
By Tom Poland Savannah has a strong heritage when it comes to books, authors, and writers. Published in 1994 by Random House, John Berendt’s Midnight In The Garden of…
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New mural in progress for Indie Grits
April 14, 2016
Piece entitled Tokamak leaves a “digital watermark” on Taylor Street One Columbia for Arts and History, Indie Grits and Tapp’s Arts Center announce a new mural to be painted on…
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Opera House looking for more tour guides
April 13, 2016
Love meeting people from around the world? Love history? Love being a part of the success of the Newberry Opera House? Come out and become a part of the Opera…
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United Community Bank announced as sponsor of 2016 Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
April 12, 2016
United Community Bank announced today its role as the 2016 title sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design (AFAD) Weekend held at the Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA).…
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Greenville Zoo Foundation to present inaugural ZooTunes concert
April 11, 2016
The Greenville Zoo Foundation will host its first-ever ZooTunes concert this summer at the Greenville Zoo. The inaugural event, presented in partnership with the Greenville Zoo and Eleven Events, is…
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Indie Grits 2016 Kicks off this Thursday; All Events Free
April 11, 2016Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia, SC. In celebration of ten…
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Vista Guild Plans 25th Annual Artista Vista, April 21-23
April 11, 2016Artista Vista, the Midlands’ most celebrated gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23, 2016. Vista galleries will open their doors from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21…
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Vista Guild Plans 25th Annual Artista Vista, April 21-23
April 11, 2016
Artista Vista, the Midlands’ most celebrated gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23, 2016. Vista galleries will open their doors from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21…
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