S.C. Arts Commission announces Artist Fellows
June 28, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of prose, poetry, dance: choreography and dance: performance. Each artist receives…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces Artist Fellows
June 28, 2016
The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of prose, poetry, dance: choreography and dance: performance. Each artist receives…
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Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
June 27, 2016Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…
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Summer Camps & Classes Begin Soon at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
June 27, 2016Summer camps and classes at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) for both children and adults will begin in July. The first registration deadline is June 30, so…
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Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
June 27, 2016
Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…
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Summer Camps & Classes Begin Soon at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
June 27, 2016
Summer camps and classes at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) for both children and adults will begin in July. The first registration deadline is June 30, so…
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Coker College dance program graduate receives national award for performance
June 24, 2016
HARTSVILLE, SC – Earlier this month, recent Coker College graduates Tierra Foxworth and Tammaka Staley traveled to Washington, D.C., to perform their original work, “Curveless Smile,” at the National College Dance…
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Piccolo Spoleto Craft Show 2016 award winners announced
June 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Fine Craft Shows Charleston, Inc. is pleased to announce the results of Awards judging at the 37th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Fine Crafts Shows. The two weekend shows…
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Amaker named Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston
June 22, 2016
Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Marcus Amaker as the first Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston. The position of Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston was…
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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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S.C. 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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The Gibbes Museum of Art Reopens after Two-Year, $13.5 Million Renovation
May 31, 2016Charleston’s premier art museum connects the South’s artistic past to a vibrant art scene The Gibbes Museum of Art reopened its doors to the public after an extensive two-year, multimillion-dollar…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art unveils 2016 poster
May 31, 2016
Celia Wester’s “Sunny Day Palm” Emerges as this Year’s Winner Celia Wester has emerged as the winner of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art poster contest. In a…
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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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Boggs sculpture on display at Chapman Cultural Center
May 26, 2016
Chapman Cultural Center has received the modern stainless steel sculpture — Chariot — made by the late Mayo Mac Boggs, one of Spartanburg and South Carolina’s most noted artists. It…
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2016-2017 Lancaster Performing Arts Series line-up
May 24, 2016
LANCASTER, SC – Lancaster Performing Arts Series announces the 2016-2017 Season line-up, promising something for everyone! From down-home country and uptown R&B to classic rock and cutting-edge comedy, concert-goers will…
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Chapman receives Hayes sculpture for public display
May 18, 2016
For public display, Chapman Cultural Center has received a painted-steel nonobjective sculpture by the noted artist David Hayes. The multisided sculpture is painted in bright primary colors and sits at…
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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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Upstate nonobjective artist to exhibit in Guild Gallery at Chapman in June
May 16, 2016
Local Greenville artist Jane Doyle will hold her second exhibition of nonobjective paintings June 3-30 in Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg. In the exhibit…
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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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Phifer-Johnson Foundation/The Johnson Collection receives state’s highest art award
May 12, 2016
The Phifer-Johnson Foundation/The Johnson Collection has been named the recipient of the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner 2016 Business/Foundation Award, by the South Carolina Arts Commission. The Johnson Foundation was nominated by…
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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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Spoleto Festival USA announces live broadcast of opera Porgy and Bess in Marion Square Monday, May 30 at 7:30pm
May 9, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Festival General Director Nigel Redden announced a live broadcast of opera Porgy and Bess onto a jumbotron screen in Marion Square on Monday, May 30. Thanks to…
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Brad and Jennifer Moranz ‘Let the Good Times Roll’ in summertime variety show
May 9, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Some of the country’s most talented performers will join former Broadway stars and Charleston producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz for “Let the Good Times Roll,” a summertime…
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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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Two Guild members present exhibit at Chapman Cultural Center
May 3, 2016
Local artists Larry Mauldin and Carol Feitel have a two-person show — Painting The American Landscape — in Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center for the month…
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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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