Hub City Press Novel named one of best in nation
November 18, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC—A novel published by Spartanburg’s Hub City Press, Minnow by James E. McTeer II, has been named to Kirkus Reviews’ “Best Books of 2015.” It also was among 18…
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Auditions Announced for “Little Shop of Horrors”
November 12, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – Camden Community Theatre, an affiliate member of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will hold auditions for the hit musical Little Shop of Horrors on November…
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Ten locations for public art installations selected
November 11, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Mayor Junie White announced all 10 neighborhoods that applied to take part in Seeing Spartanburg In A New Light have been selected to participate in the…
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Auditions Announced for “Little Shop of Horrors”
November 11, 2015CAMDEN, SC – Camden Community Theatre, an affiliate member of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will hold auditions for the hit musical Little Shop of Horrors on November…
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Milliken chosen as Chapman’s 2015 Cultural Champion
November 10, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Chapman Cultural Center recognized Milliken & Company as its leading 2015 Cultural Champion at an annual business luncheon Friday, Nov. 6. “Milliken has supported the arts in…
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S.C. Arts Commission hosting national meeting on roles of museums and libraries
November 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission is hosting an invitational community meeting, one of a series to be held across the country, to generate discussion around a new…
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Katie Fox, Executive Director, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
November 8, 2015
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: …
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Call for Artists: 701 Center for Contemporary Art seeks artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016, deadline Friday, December 18
November 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Visual artists in Richland and Lexington Counties can now register to participate in Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA). Deadline to register…
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Call for Artists: 701 Center for Contemporary Art seeks artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016, deadline Friday, December 18
November 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Visual artists in Richland and Lexington Counties can now register to participate in Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA). Deadline to register…
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One Columbia Board announces recipient of 2015 Stephen Morrison Visionary Award
November 3, 2015
One Columbia for Arts and History Recognizes William Starrett with 2015 Award COLUMBIA, SC – One Columbia for Arts and History is proud to announce Mr. William Starrett, executive…
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Lyn Long recognized for community service, character essay contest
November 3, 2015
CHAPIN, SC – Mayor Skip Wilson proclaimed Tuesday, November 3 “Lyn Long Day in Chapin” this morning at the monthly meeting of the Chapin Woman’s Club at the Chapin Branch…
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The U.S. Army Field Band – “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” – performing free concert in honor of Veterans Day
October 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission is partnering with Lower Richland High School to present the internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, on Thursday,…
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The U.S. Army Field Band – “The Musical Ambassadors of the Army” – performing free concert in honor of Veterans Day
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission is partnering with Lower Richland High School to present the internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, on Thursday,…
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Neely featured at Foothills Artisan Center
October 26, 2015
LANDRUM, SC – Local artist Scott Neely will be featured at Carolina Foothills Artisan Center in Landrum during November. His free opening reception will be Friday, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m. In…
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USC Dance Company rises to the challenge of staging classic ballet Sylvia in Fall Concert
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The UofSC Dance Company will take on a mix of beloved classics and expressive new works in its Fall concert, On Pointe, November 12-13 at the Koger…
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The Newberry Opera House to host South Carolina native JOSH TURNER Multi-platinum Country Artist
October 19, 2015
NEWBERRY, SC – Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more…
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Columbia College announces winners for O’Keeffe Juried Art Competition, A Natural Wonder
October 14, 2015
Columbia, SC — Columbia College is pleased to announce the winners of its statewide Georgia O’Keeffe K12 juried art competition: Rosewood Elementary in Columbia, The South Carolina School for the Blind in…
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Recognize your community’s arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recognize South Carolina innovators, supporters and advocates of the arts with a nomination for the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts — the state’s highest…
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Thursday Night Screening: James Franco in Of Mice and Men on Broadway at Harbison Theatre
October 13, 2015James Franco, Chris O’Dowd, Leighton Meester Star in Harbison Theatre’s Screening of National Theater Live: Of Mice and Men Patrons Can Grab Mini Arts Escape to Broadway with Screening of…
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Thursday Night Screening: James Franco in Of Mice and Men on Broadway at Harbison Theatre
October 13, 2015
James Franco, Chris O’Dowd, Leighton Meester Star in Harbison Theatre’s Screening of National Theater Live: Of Mice and Men Patrons Can Grab Mini Arts Escape to Broadway with Screening of…
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Season-opening concert postponed
October 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Because of ongoing infrastructure and safety concerns created by the Midlands’ historic flood event, the South Carolina Philharmonic is postponing Northern Lights, its concert scheduled for 7:30 p.m.tonight at…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Gifted Praxinoscope
October 8, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Frank W. Baker has given the Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, a praxinoscope. The Nick will display the praxinoscope, an early animation…
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Nickelodeon Theatre Gifted Praxinoscope
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Frank W. Baker has given the Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, a praxinoscope. The Nick will display the praxinoscope, an early animation…
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The Palladium Society presents Bluegrass Bidding & BBQ 12th annual silent auction
October 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — The Palladium Society returns to the Robert Mills House for Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ presented by Jaguar Land Rover Columbia on Thursday, October 22, from 7:00 to 10:00…
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Art exhibit features local artist Jim Harrison
October 7, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Continuing with our rotating arts program featuring local artists, Columbia Metropolitan Airport announced an exhibit featuring renowned artist Jim Harrison. The exhibit is on display in…
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‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’ auditions at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre
October 6, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Youth Theatre will hold auditions for its second show of the 2015-2016 season, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The play is an energetic, zany romp through…
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A Wrinkle in Time
October 5, 2015Threshold Repertory Theatre’s A Wrinkle in Time is Sure To Sweep Audiences Away on a Fantasy Fueled Ride! What: A Wrinkle in Time by John Glore Directed by Mike Kordek,…
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Poet Claudia Rankine to explore racism Oct. 12 at USC
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NAACP Image Award winner and Los Angeles Times Book Award winner Claudia Rankine will deliver the University of South Carolina’s annual Adrenée Glover Freeman Memorial Lecture Monday,…
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Fine Arts Center’s Bassett Gallery opens season with Manda & Chris McKay exhibition
September 18, 2015
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will hold an opening reception for the first Bassett Gallery Exhibition of the 2015-16 season featuring the works of…
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BJU Symphony Orchestra named as semi-finalist for The American Prize
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bob Jones University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael W. Moore, has been named as a semi-finalist in the orchestral performance – college/university division…
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Vista shops and galleries open late for September Vista Nights
September 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces its…
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Vista shops and galleries open late for September Vista Nights
September 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces its…
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Mint Museum Pottery Invitational Invites First S.C. Artist, a Winthrop Professor
September 9, 2015
ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University Professor of Fine Arts Jim Connell feels honored to be “an outsider.” The first artist “outside” of North Carolina to be invited to participate…
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FAC to present third annual Dancing With the Stars fundraiser
September 4, 2015
CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) invites you for an evening of dance and entertainment at its third annual presentation of Dancing With the Stars! A…
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FAC to present third annual Dancing With the Stars fundraiser
September 3, 2015CAMDEN, SC — The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) invites you for an evening of dance and entertainment at its third annual presentation of Dancing With the Stars! A…
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The CMA kicks off Jazz on Main series with special guest Joe Gransden
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Museum of Art presents the first concert in its 2015-2016 season of CMA Jazz on Main presented by Family Medicine Centers of South Carolina with…
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Paint 5 Points Public Art-Making Series Honors 100 Years of Five Points throughout Fall 2015
September 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Five Points is hosting Paint 5 Points — a public art-making series in the historic village neighborhood — throughout Fall…
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Singin’ in the Rain opens at Town Theatre
September 2, 2015
Town Theatre Opens 97th Season with Beloved Musical WHAT: Singin’ in the Rain WHERE: Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia SC WHEN: September 11 – October 4, Thursday – Saturday at…
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Fifteen years of lectures
August 28, 2015
By Temple Ligon Beginning on the second Friday of February 2000 at the Columbia Museum of Art, I have given monthly lectures on architecture and urban design, and every…
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SC Arts Commission awards $3.2 Million in grants
August 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,232,674 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2016 fiscal year as of Aug.…
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SC Arts Commission awards $3.2 Million in grants
August 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,232,674 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2016 fiscal year as of Aug.…
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Ironside to Serve as Assistant Professor at BJU
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Brandon Ironside will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an assistant professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication…
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Individual Artist Fellowship Applications Due Nov. 2
August 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina artists working in prose, poetry, dance choreography, and dance performance may apply for a 2016-2017 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission.…
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Individual Artist Fellowship Applications Due Nov. 2
August 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina artists working in prose, poetry, dance choreography, and dance performance may apply for a 2016-2017 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission.…
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The Twitty Triplets are back in “Still Twitty After All These Years”
August 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Since 1992, the Twitty Triplets have offered up “melodic tunes from a professional act in a casual atmosphere” and they will once again bring their unique comedy…
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The Twitty Triplets are back in “Still Twitty After All These Years”
August 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Since 1992, the Twitty Triplets have offered up “melodic tunes from a professional act in a casual atmosphere” and they will once again bring their unique comedy…
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University of South Carolina School of Music announces the 2015 Cornelia Freeman Concert Series
August 10, 2015
Featuring the university’s renowned music faculty performing a diverse repertoire, this popular chamber music series has been raising scholarship money for more than 20 years and takes place on Sunday…
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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College doubles season offerings for 2015-16
August 6, 2015New opportunities for families, expanded speaker series and behind-the-scenes learning offer something for everyone Oscar nominees. Broadway’s brightest. Best-selling authors. Deep-sea explorers. Kermit the Frog. Diverse interpretations of excellence are…
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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College doubles season offerings for 2015-16
August 6, 2015
New opportunities for families, expanded speaker series and behind-the-scenes learning offer something for everyone Oscar nominees. Broadway’s brightest. Best-selling authors. Deep-sea explorers. Kermit the Frog. Diverse interpretations of excellence are…
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Next great Upstate festival is this October – Reedy Reels Film Festival
August 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A group of area film enthusiasts have joined together to create the region’s next great event – Reedy Reels Film Festival. More than 700 entries have been…
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