Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet joins with Grammy Award-winning composer
March 1, 2016Inspiring performances, luminous sound and exceptional musicianship are hallmarks of USC’s Chamber Music Residency “The joy the Parker Quartet brings to the music-making process is infectious, and their residency…
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Nazi-Looted Cranach Painting comes on loan to M&G
February 29, 2016A Nazi-looted painting, significant for its role in art restitution history, is now on display at the Museum & Gallery at Heritage Green untilJune 5. Titled “Madonna and Child in…
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Blythewood High School Teacher recognized at local author showcase
February 29, 2016Blythewood High School German teacher Dr. Arthur Turfa was one of 30 authors at Richland Library’s Local Author Showcase this past weekend. The event, part of the Deckle Edge S.C.…
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Spartanburg Art Museum one of 10 national small museums to participate in Accreditation Academy
February 24, 2016Spartanburg Art Museum (SAM) has been selected as one of 10 museums from across the country to participate in the Small Museum Accreditation Academy. This is a new initiative funded by…
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Spartanburg guitarist to play at Chapman Sunday
February 22, 2016Spartanburg-based guitarist and bass player Corey McDaniels will play a live and free two-hour concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy…
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Artist to paint mural honoring library employee shot at Emanuel AME
February 22, 2016A world renowned artist is painting a colorful, wall-sized mural of books on the side of the John L. Dart Branch Library to honor Cynthia Graham Hurd, a 31-year employee…
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Chapman Cultural Center to celebrate Youth Art Month
February 22, 2016SPARTANBURG, SC – There will be two separate exhibits held at Chapman Cultural Center to celebrate national Youth Art Month, March. As a venue, Chapman will host one very large…
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Tom Tomlinson, Executive Director, The Gaillard Center
February 22, 2016LowcountryBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with…
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Nickelodeon Theatre hosts Guest Curated Series by National Book Award winner Nikky Finney
February 21, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host a Guest Curated Series by Nikky Finney, a National Book Award-winning poet. Each film Finney…
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McKissick Museum to host free symposium: Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South
February 21, 2016The University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum will host the music symposium Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South Feb. 26 -27, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. The program will feature…
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2016 Gospel Fest set for February 27 in Camden
February 21, 2016Annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea Scheduled to Return to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County CAMDEN, SC – The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw…
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Nickelodeon Theatre hosts Guest Curated Series by National Book Award winner Nikky Finney
February 21, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Nickelodeon Theatre, South Carolina’s only non-profit art house film theater, will host a Guest Curated Series by Nikky Finney, a National Book Award-winning poet. Each film Finney…
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McKissick Museum to host free symposium: Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South
February 21, 2016The University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum will host the music symposium Shared Traditions: Sacred Music in the South Feb. 26 -27, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. The program will feature…
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2016 Gospel Fest set for February 27 in Camden
February 21, 2016Annual Gospel Fest and Heritage Tea Scheduled to Return to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County CAMDEN, SC – The Multi-Cultural Committee of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw…
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A Super Getaway
February 19, 2016By Tom Poland Outer Space, Science, Nature, & More Forget Florida and its sprawling, hot, expensive theme parks. In one non-Florida place you can experience Jurassic Park, Swiss Family…
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A Super Getaway
February 19, 2016By Tom Poland Outer Space, Science, Nature, & More Forget Florida and its sprawling, hot, expensive theme parks. In one non-Florida place you can experience Jurassic Park, Swiss Family…
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Ben Ham Gallery opens doors after renovations with new look
February 17, 2016The Ben Ham Gallery, a leading exclusive fine-art photography gallery based out of Hilton Head, S.C., has reopened the Charleston gallery after renovations to the interior design. Located at 416 King Street, the new…
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Ben Ham Gallery opens doors after renovations with new look
February 17, 2016The Ben Ham Gallery, a leading exclusive fine-art photography gallery based out of Hilton Head, S.C., has reopened the Charleston gallery after renovations to the interior design. Located at 416 King Street, the new…
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Paul Robeson: Life story of famed performer and civil rights activist offers relevant message for today’s audiences
February 17, 2016Paul Robeson, a musical and spoken portrayal of the world-famous scholar, actor, singer, lawyer, all-American athlete and civil rights activist, comes to Chapman Cultural Center Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at…
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Local Celebrities take to the dance floor to honor loved ones, raise awareness for The ARK in Summerville
February 16, 2016Local celebrities participating in the sixth annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars on March 12 are learning new dance steps and raising money for a good cause. But for some…
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Four of Broadway’s Hottest Stars Bring ‘Camp,’ ‘Glee’ and ‘Wicked’ Talent to Harbison Theatre
February 15, 2016‘Broadway Back Together’, March 5, 2016 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College What happens on Broadway doesn’t stay on Broadway. Four of New York City’s brightest stars are taking a…
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Principal Architect for Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Comes to Columbia
February 15, 2016Three groups partner to host event featuring Philip Freelon, FAIA LEED AP The Columbia Design League, in partnership with the Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC) and the American Institute of Architects…
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Four of Broadway’s Hottest Stars Bring ‘Camp,’ ‘Glee’ and ‘Wicked’ Talent to Harbison Theatre
February 15, 2016‘Broadway Back Together’, March 5, 2016 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College What happens on Broadway doesn’t stay on Broadway. Four of New York City’s brightest stars are taking a…
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District Five students get dance, life lessons during Charlotte Ballet ‘dance residency’
February 12, 2016Students at Irmo High School received lessons and a first-hand look at opportunities in the professional dance industry as part of a February residency at the international arts magnet school.…
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Artists featured at Greenville Technical College to celebrate African-American History Month
February 11, 2016As part of African-American History Month, the Greenville Technical College (GTC) Library will host a celebration of young visual artists from Greenville. Their work will be displayed from Monday, February…
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Musician Mat Kearney, band switchfoot and basketball legend Rick Barry are among the celebrities set to play in NEEDTOBREATHE Classic
February 10, 2016A number of musicians, sports legends and actors are expected to grab their golf clubs for a good cause as they participate in the fourth annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic golf tournament…
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The Columbia Museum of Art announces 2016 Gala, In the Mix: From Vintage to Vogue
February 8, 2016Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. – Midnight . . The Columbia Museum of Art announces the 2016 Gala, In the Mix: From Vintage to Vogue, to be held…
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Lexington County students express the Art of Healing
February 8, 2016Nine Lexington County high school students have received prizes and awards in the 7th annual “Art of Healing,” a juried art competition for Lexington County high school students sponsored by…
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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour
February 8, 2016The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…
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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016
February 8, 2016The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…
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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour
February 8, 2016The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…
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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016
February 8, 2016The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…
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UofSC Dance’s Breaking Boundaries concert features choreography from Alonzo King LINES Ballet guest artist
February 4, 2016The UofSC Dance Program will present Breaking Boundaries, a contemporary dance concert featuring several premiere works, February 15-18 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Performance time is 7:30pm nightly. Tickets for the…
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Danish String Quartet to appear at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 4, 2016The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2015-16 Chamber Music Series on Sunday, February 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium.…
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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016
February 4, 2016List of 70 Participating Artists Revealed The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA)…
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Danish String Quartet to appear at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
February 4, 2016The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2015-16 Chamber Music Series on Sunday, February 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium.…
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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016
February 4, 2016List of 70 Participating Artists Revealed The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA)…
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Junie B. Jones, The Musical Opens February 12
February 3, 2016Junie B. Jones is starting first grade, and everything is changing! Join us, as Junie B. navigates new waters, and bravely faces challenges relating to everything from discovering she needs…
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Columbia’s smallest art sale returns
February 3, 2016The third annual Postcard Art Sale benefitting Artists for Africa will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 6:00pm. Postcard art is original, postcard…
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Woodruff musician to play free at Chapman Cultural Center
February 3, 2016SPARTANBURG, SC – Woodruff-based musician Jeremy Willis will play live and in concert this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2-4 p.m. as the guest artist for Sundays Unplugged, a weekly program that…
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ArtFields® portrait contest calls for artists
February 2, 2016Winning artist to receive $1,000, educators to serve as portrait models LAKE CITY, SC – ArtFields, the South’s most engaging art competition and festival, is seeking artists for its fourth annual…
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Opera at USC presents the much-loved comic opera, Il Barbiere di Siviglia Feb. 26–28
February 2, 2016Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! COLUMBIA, SC – Based around the antics of the delightfully cunning barber called Figaro, Gioachino Rossini’s much-loved comic opera boasts some of the most entertaining and…
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Columbia College presents “Creative Couples,” an exhibition of Nine Artistic Partners in South Carolina
February 2, 2016The Goodall Gallery at Columbia College continues the Georgia O’Keeffe Centennial Celebration withCreative Couples. The exhibition opens on Valentine’s Day, February 14, and runs through March 27, 2016. Inspired by…
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Hemond hired at Chapman Cultural Center as Fundraiser
February 1, 2016Lisa A. Hemond of Inman, SC, has been hired by Chapman Cultural Center as the Senior Development Director with responsibilities for the management and execution of all fundraising activities. She…
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Vadim Gluzman’s extraordinary artistry comes to the University of South Carolina
February 1, 2016The USC Symphony Orchestra presents an All-Beethoven Concert on Feb. 23 “Violinist Vadim Gluzman plays the violin as if it was the easiest thing on the earth to do. He produces a…
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FASHIONING OUR BODIES: A conversation on size, shape, and fashion
January 29, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – When asked, a clear majority of Americans say they are not happy with their physical appearance and would like to look different. What is the cause of…
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9th Annual Battle for St. Pat’s
January 29, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – St. Pat’s in Five Points is currently accepting submissions for the 9th Annual Battle for St. Pat’s, where bands will battle it out for a spot to perform…
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Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala set for February 13
January 28, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The 12th annual Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala will be held Saturday, February 13 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street. During the…
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Columbia Children’s Theatre kicks off its Altered Visions Tour with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
January 28, 2016What happens when your star-crossed lovers carry cell phones, use iPads and sing 1960’s love songs? That’s right! It’s Columbia Children’s Theatre’s Altered Visions Tour production of Romeo and Juliet.…
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Take A Newspaper. Take Some Scissors: Original Solo Performance Pieces
January 28, 2016Original work by current and former graduate MFA actors at the USC Professional Actor Training Program Admission: $10; $8 for 701 CCA members COLUMBIA, SC – To the day…
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