The Charleston Museum curates a pop-up exhibit of historic jewelry and celebrates with local partners
September 16, 2019The Charleston Museum announces a one-night only event, A Luxurious Charleston: An Exclusive Jewelry Reception on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. This pop-up exhibit will display…
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Spartanburg’s own Marshall Chapman returns with pals Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle & Matraca Berg for a special one-night concert benefitting the Chapman Cultural Center
September 16, 2019“An Evening of Stories and Songs with Marshall Chapman, Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, and Matraca Berg,” a fundraiser for Chapman Cultural Center, will take place at the Chapman Cultural Center Theater on October…
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Charleston Symphony Concertmaster Yuriy Bekker to perform on famous 1638 Guarneri violin for 2019-2020 season
September 16, 2019A world-famous violin will now call Charleston home. Concertmaster Yuriy Bekker of the Charleston Symphony has received a 1638 Guarneri violin for his use this season, generously loaned to him…
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Peace Center announces Songwriters Concert Series and Workshop Series for 2019-2020
September 16, 2019Greenville favorite Edwin McCain and accomplished songwriter Maia Sharp return for the Peace Center’s Songwriters Concert Series and Workshop Series. Each concert brings a new guest singer-songwriter to the Upstate…
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PURE Theatre’s announces 2019 MOJA Festival offerings
September 16, 2019PURE Theatre 2019 MOJA Arts Festival offerings to include the 2019 Tony Award-Winner for Best Play and the return of smash hit world premiere from opening of PURE’s 17th Season Back…
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Design & Style the Perfect Costume with Richland Library’s Artist-in-Residence
September 16, 2019A local artist, known for her true Renaissance personality, is sharing her talents with Richland Library and the community this fall. We’re excited to welcome Margaret “Markie” Gaddis as our…
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All-new Charleston Christmas Special takes the stage for 11 shows in December
September 11, 2019Long-time producers and performers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have created a brand-new holiday spectacular at the Charleston Music Hall. Some of the country’s most talented singers, dancers and musicians will…
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Writers of Ribbons of Scarlet to speak at Converse College’s Author Talk on October 2
September 10, 2019Converse College is hosting two of the writers of Ribbons of Scarlet, Kate Quinn and Laura Kaomie at its upcoming author talk on October 2. The free community event begins…
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$5,000 grants to reward literary, dance excellence in S.C.
September 6, 2019S.C. Arts Commission opens applications for FY21 Fellowships Deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 The South Carolina Arts Commission is accepting applications for $5,000 FY21 individual artist fellowships…
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SPAMILTON: An American Parody comes to the Peace Center, Dec. 17-Jan. 5
September 6, 2019The SPAMILTON: An American Parody tour launched on Dec. 20, 2018 and is now playing several multi-week engagements in its first season. The show will play a limited three-week run in the…
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Embrace the 2019/2020 season with Ballet Spartanburg
September 2, 2019“We always feel that each season is extraordinary, full of new ballets, choreography, collaborations. This year is no exception. From a FROZEN land to the magic and silliness of Shakespeare’s…
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What Can You Access with a Library Card?
September 2, 2019It’s one, small step that children, teens and adults can take to save hundreds of dollars on educational resources and services. During Library Card Sign-Up Month, which runs through September,…
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Furman Theatre announces 2019-20 season
September 2, 2019Furman University Department of Theatre Arts has announced its 2019-2020 season. A part of the university’s history for nearly a century, Furman Theatre brings to the stage a musical and…
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Furman’s Michael Brodeur opens 2019-20 exhibitions in Thompson Gallery – through September 26
August 30, 2019Furman University Associate Professor of Art Michael Brodeur opens the university’s 2019-2020 exhibitions with a show of paintings and other works through Thursday, Sept. 26, in Thompson Gallery, 9 a.m.-5…
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2019 One Book, One Community selection is in
August 30, 2019One Book, One Community, a beloved initiative that encourages local residents to read the same book at the same time, returns this November, and Richland Library is excited to announce…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island hosting the 6th Annual “Bob Masteller’s Jazz For All Ages” Jazz Festival on October 30th and 31st
August 30, 2019Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is hosting the 6th Annual “Bob Masteller’s Jazz For All Ages” jazz festival on Wednesday, October 30th, and Thursday, October 31st, 2019. Sponsored by The…
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Dragonflies, Nature’s Fighter Jets
August 28, 2019By Tom Poland My grandmother called them snake doctors. Whatever name dragonflies go by, they’re deceptive creatures. I say deceptive because of what a woman told me. “I love…
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Second show added: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on Nov. 23
August 28, 2019Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates the 35th anniversary of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest-running consecutive concert tour in the entertainment industry. The tour…
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My Man Post Malone
August 28, 2019By Tammy Davis Radio Versions, Concert Versions, T-shirts, and Sharpie Markers I didn’t know there were radio versions of songs and concert versions of songs. That’s my story, and…
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David Ocasio promoted to Marketing and Communications Director
August 28, 2019Chapman Cultural Center announces the promotion of David Ocasio to Marketing and Communications Director. David has served the organization as Digital Marketing Coordinator since February 2017 and has advanced the…
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Trustus Theatre announces search for new Managing Director
August 28, 2019Trustus Theatre, a local nonprofit theatre in the heart of Columbia’s historic Vista district, has announced that they are searching for a new Managing Director. Applications for the position are…
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Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir will play the Peace Center on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020
August 26, 2019Patrick Davis is a Tennessee-born, South Carolina-raised, Nashville-based singer-songwriter who has had quite the musical run over the past decade. His musical prowess grew from modest beginnings inside his father’s…
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Turn up the volume as local performers take stage in musical showcase
August 22, 2019After getting a fill of “American Idol” auditions in Columbia, South Carolina, join us for an afternoon of music, highlighting the talents of local residents. Richland Library is hosting Ara-V’s…
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Marie Benedict Author Talk to be held at Converse College on September 9
August 22, 2019The public is invited to join author Marie Benedict as she discusses her acclaimed new novel The Only Woman in the Room at Converse College on Monday, September 9. The…
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The Bible and a Hundred Dollar Bill
August 21, 2019By Tammy Davis I give myself the credit and blame for my daughter’s love of The Big Apple. I just dropped her off for a two-week program. I don’t…
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You See It; You Own It, Part II
August 21, 2019By Tom Poland Part I approached litter as a problem that you own if you see it. That’s what Ken Leach and his anti-litter brigade do in Greenwood, South…
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Exciting book clubs this fall at Joe’s Place
August 21, 2019Ring in the fall season by sharpening your mind and entertaining your imagination through any of the five book clubs being offered by Joe’s Place Bookstore. • Lady Literati reads…
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Charleston Symphony names College of Charleston’s Edward Hart 2019-2020 Composer In Residence
August 21, 2019The Charleston Symphony has named composer Edward Hart its Composer in Residence for the 2019-2020 season. Edward Hart is a Charleston native whose work has received worldwide attention. His music…
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Palmetto LUNA Arts Collection coming to Richland Library during Hispanic Heritage Month
August 20, 2019In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, preparations are underway for a new exhibit that nurtures and promotes the work of Latinx artists. The Palmetto LUNA Arts Collection goes on display…
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Teri Leigh Teed’s Healing Spirit Art photography selected for international Art that Lifts Our Spirits exhibition
August 19, 2019Teri Leigh Teed’s fine art photograph, “Portal of Light”, part of her “Healing Spirit Art©” portfolio, has been selected for an Award of Excellence in the New York based Art…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Without Regard to Sex, Race or Color and HBCUs: Creating Power Through Education
August 15, 2019The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents two concurrent exhibits, Without Regard to Sex, Race, or Color by Andrew Feiler and HBCUs: Creating Power Through Education by Synthia…
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Team additions, senior staff changes to improve S.C. Arts Commission service
August 14, 2019The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing additions to the agency’s team of arts professionals and changes to senior staff designed to improve and streamline the constituent service experience.…
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You See It; You Own It, Part I
August 13, 2019By Tom Poland Things weren’t going well and my boss called me into his office. “If you see a problem, you own it.” Great advice. You see a piece…
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Getting Busted For Bruce
August 13, 2019By Tammy Davis My parents get the credit or the blame for my love of live music. Maybe they wanted to expand my horizons. Maybe they had an extra…
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Hello, Dolly! at Town Theatre
August 12, 2019It’s the turn of the century when we meet the bold and beautiful widow Dolly Levi who has found herself in the role of matchmaker. Working to pair her latest…
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Greenville Theatre announces young performers initiative
August 12, 2019Greenville Theatre announced a new young performers initiative, the Greenville Theatre Junior Players. The Junior Players will be a troupe of young performers between the ages of 10 – 15 who…
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David and Goliath and Ike
August 7, 2019By Tammy Davis Most Junior Counselors love rest time. They get a break while the kids are napping. Not, Ike, one of my newest helpers. Ike cannot deal with…
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Paradise Lost
August 7, 2019By Tom Poland The flowers you see here need no introduction. Nonetheless, I will give them one. They are stargazer lilies. Their fragrance is a subtle floral trace yet…
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$4.4 million in new S.C. Arts Commission grants to provide citizens, visitors arts access across the state
August 7, 2019Funding ‘vital’ for arts experiences, arts education programs South Carolina communities will benefit from $4.4 million in fiscal year 2020 grants to their artists, arts organizations, and schools announced today…
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City’s Summer Concert Series extended to August 24
August 7, 2019Two additional concerts have been added to the lineup for the City of Columbia’s live outdoor summer concert series at Finlay Park, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. R&B…
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Award-winning international writers head to Charleston this November
August 5, 2019TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR NOVEMBER EVENT Book lovers and intellectual adventurers will converge on Charleston, SC this November, when the third annual Charleston to Charleston (C2C 2019) Literary Festival…
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Furman Musicology Professor Laura Kennedy receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant
August 2, 2019Laura Kennedy, Furman University associate professor of musicology, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to conduct research in Russia during the 2019-20 academic year. For her research project, “Ballet…
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Workshops to unite communities’ business, creative sectors
August 1, 2019Business and creative sector representatives in two communities will have opportunities to explore potential collaborative efforts there because of a new South Carolina Arts Commission initiative. The workshop “Art Builds…
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An Osprey’s View Of The Coast
July 31, 2019By Tom Poland My family and I spent a week at the beach last week. We had a great time and did things tourists do. We hit seafood places…
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My Therapist, The Yeti
July 31, 2019By Tammy Davis It had been a bad stretch, and Disney seemed like a good idea. I knew I had crossed the line into crazy as Aerosmith’s “Love in…
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
July 30, 2019Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play eight performances in the Peace Concert Hall, Oct. 1-6, 2019, as part of the Peace Center’s 2019-2020 Broadway season. Tickets are $35-$95. Roald…
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Jamie Blackburn opening and Artist reception
July 29, 2019Jamie Blackburn – Coastal Constructs At Rob Shaw Gallery- 324 State Street Artist reception – August 2nd from 5-9pm Show hangs from August 2nd – September 4th First Friday, August…
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Documentary explores use of enslaved labor at College of Charleston
July 25, 2019The architectural beauty of the College of Charleston campus has long been a defining and celebrated feature of the university. But the full story of how many campus buildings came…
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Play With Your City 2019 winning design announced
July 25, 2019Pond & Company wins design competition The Columbia Design League (CDL), an affinity group of the Columbia Museum of Art, announced the selection of a winning design for Play With…
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South Carolina ETV launches country music songwriting contest
July 25, 2019Contest is part of engagement campaign around “Country Music” documentary film premiering in September South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) today announced the launch of a country music songwriting contest, taking…
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