S.C. Arts gala features Chief of the Catawba Nation Bill Harris, 2016 Folk Heritage Award recipient
May 2, 2016Annual celebration of the arts features art sale, concert and dance party Catawba pottery collectors can go home from the South Carolina Arts Gala with a piece made by a…
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Release your inner Viking at the South Carolina Arts Gala
May 2, 2016Annual celebration of the arts features art sale, concert and dance party Fans of the History Channel’s Vikings can go home from the South Carolina Arts Gala wearing Lagertha’s barrettes…
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Release your inner Viking at the South Carolina Arts Gala
May 2, 2016Annual celebration of the arts features art sale, concert and dance party Fans of the History Channel’s Vikings can go home from the South Carolina Arts Gala wearing Lagertha’s barrettes…
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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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S.C. Arts gala features Chief of the Catawba Nation Bill Harris, 2016 Folk Heritage Award recipient
May 2, 2016Annual celebration of the arts features art sale, concert and dance party Catawba pottery collectors can go home from the South Carolina Arts Gala with a piece made by a…
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2016 Coker College Summer Piano Institute accepting applications
April 29, 2016HARTSVILLE, SC – The Coker College Summer Piano Institute, a summer program for select high school pianists hosted by Coker’s Department of Dance, Music and Theatre, is proud to announce two…
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2016 Coker College Summer Piano Institute accepting applications
April 29, 2016HARTSVILLE, SC – The Coker College Summer Piano Institute, a summer program for select high school pianists hosted by Coker’s Department of Dance, Music and Theatre, is proud to announce two…
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Yonkey-Clayton elected to second term with American College Dance Association Board
April 25, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Marcy Jo Yonkey-Clayton, assistant professor of dance at Columbia College, has been elected to serve a second term on the national board of directors of the American College Dance Association…
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Columbia Museum of Art Announced as a 2016 Recipient of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
April 22, 2016National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recognizes Columbia, SC Columbia Museum of Art’s Community Contributions The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the Columbia Museum of Art…
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Columbia Museum of Art Announced as a 2016 Recipient of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
April 22, 2016National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recognizes Columbia, SC Columbia Museum of Art’s Community Contributions The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the Columbia Museum of Art…
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I will judge a book by its cover…a book review of sorts
April 21, 2016By Reba Hull Campbell Two admissions…. First, I admit I will judge a book by its cover. “Dog Medicine” by Julie Barton had me hooked at the full face…
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Lantern Parade & More at 701 CCA
April 19, 2016When: Thursday, April 21, 8:15pm Where: Assemble at the railroad tunnel at Lady and Lincoln Street in the Vista What: Lantern Parade group performance during Artista Vista What else: Lanterns will…
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A Souvenir to Savor
April 14, 2016By Amy Coward Being a native Florida girl, I love any excuse to go “home”. I have family there I love to visit and, of course, the beach calls…
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Savannah’s Flannery O’Connor Day
April 14, 2016By Tom Poland Savannah has a strong heritage when it comes to books, authors, and writers. Published in 1994 by Random House, John Berendt’s Midnight In The Garden of…
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Savannah’s Flannery O’Connor Day
April 14, 2016By Tom Poland Savannah has a strong heritage when it comes to books, authors, and writers. Published in 1994 by Random House, John Berendt’s Midnight In The Garden of…
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Dr. Valerie Bullock presents final choral concert Friday
April 14, 2016Dr. Valerie Bullock the Chair of the Horton School of Music and director of choral activities at Charleston Southern will be retiring at the end of this academic year after…
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New mural in progress for Indie Grits
April 14, 2016Piece entitled Tokamak leaves a “digital watermark” on Taylor Street One Columbia for Arts and History, Indie Grits and Tapp’s Arts Center announce a new mural to be painted on…
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Opera House looking for more tour guides
April 13, 2016Love meeting people from around the world? Love history? Love being a part of the success of the Newberry Opera House? Come out and become a part of the Opera…
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Spartanburg is a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grantee
April 13, 2016SPARTANBURG, SC – In October 2014, Bloomberg Philanthropies invited U.S. mayors to collaborate with artists and arts organizations on developing innovative public art projects that engage residents and attract visitors. After…
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United Community Bank announced as sponsor of 2016 Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
April 12, 2016United Community Bank announced today its role as the 2016 title sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design (AFAD) Weekend held at the Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA).…
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United Community Bank announced as sponsor of 2016 Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
April 12, 2016United Community Bank announced today its role as the 2016 title sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design (AFAD) Weekend held at the Greenville County Museum of Art (GCMA).…
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Greenville Zoo Foundation to present inaugural ZooTunes concert
April 11, 2016The Greenville Zoo Foundation will host its first-ever ZooTunes concert this summer at the Greenville Zoo. The inaugural event, presented in partnership with the Greenville Zoo and Eleven Events, is…
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Indie Grits 2016 Kicks off this Thursday; All Events Free
April 11, 2016Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia, SC. In celebration of ten…
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Vista Guild Plans 25th Annual Artista Vista, April 21-23
April 11, 2016Artista Vista, the Midlands’ most celebrated gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23, 2016. Vista galleries will open their doors from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21…
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Internationally recognized actor, Udo Kier at Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
April 11, 2016Legendary & Internationally recognized actor, Udo Kier, will have his film, “Courier-X”, making its U.S. Premiere at the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival on Friday, August 22nd at 8:00PM at…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood hosts second annual Furman University juried art competition
April 11, 2016Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP hosted the second annual Furman University student art competition and opening reception on Friday evening, April 8. More than twenty Furman students submitted two and three-dimensional…
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Vista Guild Plans 25th Annual Artista Vista, April 21-23
April 11, 2016Artista Vista, the Midlands’ most celebrated gallery crawl, returns from Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 23, 2016. Vista galleries will open their doors from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21…
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Indie Grits 2016 Kicks off this Thursday; All Events Free
April 11, 2016Indie Grits, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival for DIY media-makers, will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia, SC. In celebration of ten…
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Call for Artists!
April 8, 2016Call for Artists Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Seeks Artist Submissions for Bassett Gallery’s 2016-2017 Season Camden – The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC)…
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Call for Artists!
April 8, 2016Call for Artists Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Seeks Artist Submissions for Bassett Gallery’s 2016-2017 Season Camden – The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC)…
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Award-winning Christian film Only God Can now showing in theaters nationwide
April 7, 2016The Story Of Women Bound By Friendship And Empowered By Faith Features Greg Evigan And Donna D’Errico MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Only God Can, an award-winning Christian film produced by…
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Myrtle Beach International Film Festival celebrates eleventh year
April 5, 201611th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival boasts most impressive lineup yet, according to organizers. The 11th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (MBIFF), billed as “The East Coast’s…
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Singleton wins Corrington Award for Literary Excellence
April 4, 2016Wofford College professor George W. Singleton has written himself into good company once again — this time as the 26th recipient of the prestigious John William Corrington Award for Literary…
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Catawba potter and bluegrass advocate to receive Folk Heritage Awards
April 2, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission and McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina announce the 2016 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award recipients: Bill Harris, for…
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Catawba potter and bluegrass advocate to receive Folk Heritage Awards
April 2, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission and McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina announce the 2016 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award recipients: Bill Harris, for…
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A Taste of Beaufort offers a savory retreat
April 1, 2016One of the Lowcountry’s favorite foodie events, A Taste of Beaufort, returns this May 6-7 to Beaufort’s historic Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The two-day savory retreat will feature live…
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Columbia Open Studios: Take a Peek into the Lives of Local Artists
April 1, 2016By Jillian Owens I love visiting other people’s homes. For some weird reason, I just find other people’s stuff far more interesting than mine. Their furniture, coffee mugs, and…
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Artist Caroline Rust ’97 wins top honors at Pittsburgh Exhibition
March 31, 2016Caroline Rust ’97 has won Best of Show for her painting “Billie Holiday Wears a Veil Gifted by John Rawls,” part of a juried exhibition titled “In-VISIBLE” at Point Park…
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UofSC Dance hosts showcase of choreography by students and alumni at the Koger
March 30, 2016The UofSC Dance Program will present Benchmark of Choreography, an evening of original student and alumni dance works, April 14, 2016 at the Koger Center for the Arts. Show time…
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2016 Carl Sandburg Writer-In-Residence from Greenville
March 30, 2016Hendersonville, NC | Greenville, SC: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara are pleased to announce the 2016 Carl Sandburg Writer-in-Residence, Kimberly Simms.…
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Aiken artist Al Beyer to open Landscape Exhibition in the Bassett Gallery
March 30, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announced a new exhibition opening on Thursday, April 7 in the Basset Gallery in conjunction with Springer Theatricals touring production…
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The Fine Arts Center to present A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline A Springer Theatrical Touring Production
March 30, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present Springer Theatrical’s professional touring musical sensation, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April…
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The Fine Arts Center to present A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline A Springer Theatrical Touring Production
March 30, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present Springer Theatrical’s professional touring musical sensation, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April…
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Aiken artist Al Beyer to open Landscape Exhibition in the Bassett Gallery
March 30, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) announced a new exhibition opening on Thursday, April 7 in the Basset Gallery in conjunction with Springer Theatricals touring production…
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County receives grant from Duke Energy
March 29, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) recently received an $8,000 grant from Duke Energy. Through its grants, the Duke Energy Foundation supports local non-profits who make…
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Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County receives grant from Duke Energy
March 29, 2016CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) recently received an $8,000 grant from Duke Energy. Through its grants, the Duke Energy Foundation supports local non-profits who make…
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Preview Party and Pop-Up Artist Exhibition at 701 Center for Contemporary Art kicks off Columbia Open Studios
March 24, 2016Thursday, March 31st from 7-9 p.m. at historic 701 Whaley 701 Center for Contemporary Art will host its annual Preview Party to kick off the Columbia Open Studios tour on…
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Preview Party and Pop-Up Artist Exhibition at 701 Center for Contemporary Art kicks off Columbia Open Studios
March 24, 2016Thursday, March 31st from 7-9 p.m. at historic 701 Whaley 701 Center for Contemporary Art will host its annual Preview Party to kick off the Columbia Open Studios tour on…
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Preview Party and Pop-Up Artist Exhibition at 701 Center for Contemporary Art kicks off Columbia Open Studios
March 23, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – 701 Center for Contemporary Art will host its annual Preview Party to kick off the Columbia Open Studios tour on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 7-9 p.m.…
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Gravedigger’s Tale, interactive retelling of Hamlet, performs at Longstreet Theatre April 21-23
March 23, 201640-minute one-man show is presented as part of the celebration of Shakespeare First Folio exhibition at the University of SC The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will host Gravedigger’s Tale,…
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