Top Grossing Movies – March 19
March 19, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore For the fifth week in a row the top grossing movie is Black Panther. It has warned $200M more in five weeks of release than Jumanji:…
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Toward The Light
March 15, 2018
By Tom Poland Give Kudzu, Virginia creeper, and trumpet vine credit. Nothing stops them. They all keep on keeping on. Nature, evolution, or whatever power you subscribe to hardwired…
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Toward The Light
March 15, 2018
By Tom Poland Give Kudzu, Virginia creeper, and trumpet vine credit. Nothing stops them. They all keep on keeping on. Nature, evolution, or whatever power you subscribe to hardwired…
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Modeling Boot Camp: Only the Strongest Will Survive – June 4 -29, July 2 – 27
March 15, 2018Prime and Prim Studio of the Arts offers vigorous modeling summer boot camp to recruit, sign and manage potential students. The camp will be offered in two separate sessions. The…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 12
March 12, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore For the fourth week in a row, Black Panther comes in as the highest grossing movie of the week. It earned $7M more than the…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 12
March 12, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore For the fourth week in a row, Black Panther comes in as the highest grossing movie of the week. It earned $7M more than the…
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Southern Exposure New Music Series presents Yarn/Wire: Re/Actions – March 23
March 12, 2018
The last Southern Exposure concert of the season is March 23 A force in the contemporary classical music scene since their founding in 2005, Yarn/Wire, a quartet of two percussionists…
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The Musical
March 5, 2018Artios Academies of Greenville is elated to present Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The Musical! Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas.…
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Tony Award-Winning musical, Fun Home, opening at Trustus on March 23
March 5, 2018
Trustus Theatre continues its dedication to bringing important theatre to Columbia with their production of Fun Home, an acclaimed and award-winning Broadway musical to their Thigpen Main Stage this spring.…
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Stormwater Studios hosts ArtFields winners 2013-17 – March 9
March 5, 2018
Stormwater Studios, the artists’ studios and gallery space formerly known as Vista Studios/Gallery80808, will host “ArtFields Winners 2013 – 17,” its first art show in its brand new home at…
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Great composers of romantic era are highlight of SC Phil Masterworks Concert – March 10
March 4, 2018On Saturday March 10, 2018, 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts, the South Carolina Philharmonic (SCP) audience will enjoy an evening of blockbuster classical selections by two of the romantic era’s…
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SC Philharmonic names Samantha Breske Marketing and PR Director
March 2, 2018
The South Carolina Philharmonic (SCP) announced that Samantha Breske has joined the orchestra’s administrative staff as their new Marketing and Public Relations Director. Samantha has worked in the non-profit, for-profit…
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Granddad’s Cow-Charming ’65 Chevy
March 1, 2018
By Tom Poland Granddad Poland farmed but never drove a pickup, not that I recall. In a battered old car, he’d bump through pastures festooned with yellow bitter weeds,…
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Granddad’s Cow-Charming ’65 Chevy
March 1, 2018
By Tom Poland Granddad Poland farmed but never drove a pickup, not that I recall. In a battered old car, he’d bump through pastures festooned with yellow bitter weeds,…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove to kick off Governor’s School for the Arts’ new guest artist series
March 1, 2018
GREENVILLE, S.C.—The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities has announced a new program that will bring world-renowned artists to Greenville for free public events and educational opportunities.…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces five recipients of 2018 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards for the Arts
February 27, 2018The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing the five South Carolinians to receive the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts – the highest arts honor in the state…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces five recipients of 2018 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards for the Arts
February 27, 2018
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing the five South Carolinians to receive the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts – the highest arts honor in the state…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 26
February 26, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/23/2018 to 03/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Black Panther PG13 Disney 2 4,020 $111,658,835 $403,613,257 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 26
February 26, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/23/2018 to 03/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Black Panther PG13 Disney 2 4,020 $111,658,835 $403,613,257 2…
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Glory Beneath The Lights
February 23, 2018
By 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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Glory Beneath The Lights
February 23, 2018
By 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, 2018
Theatrical 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, 2018
Theatrical 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
With 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
The 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, 2018
Kate 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, 2018
The 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, 2018
70 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, 2018
Artist 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, 2018
Week 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, 2018
Week 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
Theatre 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, 2018
The 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, 2018
Friday, 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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Expansions planned as Richland Library Farmers Market renewed
February 7, 2018
Due 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, 2018
The 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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The Footlight Players names long-time actor Brian Porter as new Executive Director
February 6, 2018
The 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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