American Sign Language class at Lourie Center
January 7, 2016
The Lourie Center will be offering an eight-week class on American Sign Language, Wednesdays February 3 through April 6, 2-3 pm. Learn to communicate with basic signing and insight into…
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Benedict College to hold auditions for the classic stage play A Raisin in the Sun
January 6, 2016
The Benedict College Theatre Ensemble will hold auditions for the Spring Stage Production “A Raisin in the Sun” written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Professor Charles D. Brooks, III.…
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Historical Association receives grant from The Arts Partnership
January 6, 2016
Spartanburg County Historical Association received a Community Grant in the amount of $1,000 from The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg in April 2015. The funds were for professional development of…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art presents Kristy Bishop: BOUND
January 6, 2016
Exhibition: January 15 – February 28, 2015 Artist Reception: Friday, January 15, 7 – 9 pm Reception Admission: Members, free; non-members, $5 suggested donation Noted South Carolina textile artist…
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Exhibit explores trauma among black women
January 6, 2016An exhibit of photographic prints and a site-specific installation that explores the effects of psychological trauma and physical movement among black women opens this week at UofSC’s McMaster Gallery. “The…
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if ART Gallery presents LAURA SPONG AT 90 – Six Decades In Painting
January 4, 2016
@ if ART Gallery & Gallery 80808/Vista Studios 1223 Lincoln St. & 808 Lady St., Columbia, SC February 4 – 29, 2016 Artist’s Reception: Thu., Feb. 4, 6:00 – 9:00…
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Barleycove to perform free concert at Chapman Sunday
December 28, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The three-person alternative band Barleycove will perform a free concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, Jan. 3, 2-4 p.m. as part of the downtown venue’s weekly Sunday Unplugged…
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Date set for Spartanburg Soaring! 2016
December 21, 2015
Chapman Cultural Center has set the date for its third annual Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival for Saturday, April 23, 2016, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This free and family-friendly festival has…
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Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg announces new Executive Director
December 18, 2015
Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, an arts nonprofit organization supporting artists in Spartanburg County and surrounding counties since 1957, has announced the selection of Caitlin Boice as its new Executive Director. Boice…
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USC Upstate student Danielle Dickerson to intern at Chapman Cultural Center
December 16, 2015
Danielle Dickerson, a Graphic Design student at USC Upstate, is interning in the Marketing Office at Chapman Cultural Center for her spring semester. She will be available every Tuesday and…
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Columbia Museum of Art Contemporaries announces 2016 Silver Screen Affair
December 15, 2015
Tickets are now on sale for the annual fundraising gala on February 20, 2016 The Columbia Museum of Art Contemporaries announced an Old Hollywood-theme for their annual fundraising gala…
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Landmark Drama ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ Opens Jan. 22 at Footlight Players Theatre
December 10, 2015
The Footlight Players begin the second half of their season with the Tennessee Williams classic, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” running Jan. 22 to Feb. 7 at the historic Footlight Players…
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Guild Board Members Present Exhibit
December 9, 2015
Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg is presenting artwork from various members of its Board of Directors Dec. 2-29, and an opening reception will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m.…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art Call for Artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016 extended
December 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC –The discounted early-bird registration deadline for Columbia Open Studios presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) has been extended to Friday, Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m.…
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701 Center for Contemporary Art Call for Artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016 extended
December 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC –The discounted early-bird registration deadline for Columbia Open Studios presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) has been extended to Friday, Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m.…
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Celestial Delights, Weather Folklore, & More
December 5, 2015
By Tom Poland Lunar Halo Stargazers, here’s an early Christmas gift for you. A sprinkling of stars salt a sky of cobalt and a feathery ring of light…
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Performing arts student helps create the world of the play
December 2, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The odds are that people who have been to a Clemson Players production in the last few years have witnessed the work of senior performing arts major,…
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Choral singers needed for Dec. 8 S.C. Philharmonic concert
December 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Choral singers of all experience levels still have the opportunity to join a choir at the South Carolina Philharmonic’s community-uniting A Concert for Columbia on Tuesday evening, Dec.…
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Edward Arron & Friends to Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
December 2, 2015
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to bring Edward Arron & Friends to Camden for the second concert of the three-part Chamber Music Series on Thursday,…
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State Museum welcomes new Public Relations Manager Jared Glover
December 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina State Museum announced that Jared Glover has been selected as the museum’s new public relations manager. As the spokesperson for the State Museum, Jared will…
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Edward Arron & Friends to Perform at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
December 1, 2015The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to bring Edward Arron & Friends to Camden for the second concert of the three-part Chamber Music Series on Thursday,…
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Spartanburg Guild to exhibit Hammett and Warrington in January
November 30, 2015
“Diverse Expressions,” an exhibit featuring the art of Dian Hammett and Lalage Warrington, will open at the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery in Chapman Cultural Center on Jan. 4 and…
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Climb aboard for a Christmas adventure with the Spartanburg Youth Theatre Ken Ludwig’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Opens Dec. 4
November 24, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – This holiday season, Spartanburg Youth Theatre turns a classic holiday tale upside-down with Ken Ludwig’s zany ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, playing Dec. 4 and 5 at Chapman…
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Spartanburg’s Cultural District Receives $2,500 Grant to Launch
November 24, 2015
Spartanburg’s newly designated downtown Cultural District has received a $2,500 Elevate Upstate community vibrancy grant from Ten At The Top, a non-profit organization that fosters trust and collaboration through partnerships…
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Pike Hired at Chapman as Finance Director
November 24, 2015
Lynn Pike was recently hired as the Finance Director for The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg (TAP)/Chapman Cultural Center. Most recently, she was the accountant for Hope Center for Children…
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2016 Piccolo Spoleto Craft Shows call for artists
November 23, 2015Fine Crafts Shows Charleston, LLC is issuing a call for fine craft artists to participate in the 2016 Piccolo Spoleto Craft Shows, which will be held May 27-29 and June…
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Frank Walker plays live at Chapman Sunday
November 23, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Local keyboard artist Frank Walker will perform a free and live concert at Chapman Cultural Center this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2-4 p.m., as part of the venue’s…
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The S.C. Philharmonic: A Concert for Columbia
November 23, 2015
Masterworks 1 Make-Up December 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.| Koger Center for the Arts A Concert for Columbia is dedicated to the City of Columbia, Richland County, and first responders…
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Forest Acres is Sweet for the Holidays
November 23, 2015WHAT: Forest Acres’ signature 12th annual holiday event, Sweet Seasons, will kick off the holiday season on the rooftop of Richland Mall. Sprinkled with food, music and giveaways to celebrate…
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Forest Acres is Sweet for the Holidays
November 23, 2015
WHAT: Forest Acres’ signature 12th annual holiday event, Sweet Seasons, will kick off the holiday season on the rooftop of Richland Mall. Sprinkled with food, music and giveaways to celebrate…
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Poet, author to recite poem about Charleston church massacre in A&E show on Nov. 20
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Marcus Amaker, a Charleston poet and author, will read his poem, “Black Cloth,” as part of the televised special “Conversations on Race in America” following the “Shining a Light:…
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Columbia artist Susan Lenz creating ornaments for national display
November 19, 2015
Columbia fiber artist Susan Lenz has been selected to create South Carolina’s ornaments for the 2015 America Celebrates: Ornaments from Across the USA display at President’s Park (White House) in…
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New Wideman/Davis Dance Work seeks to encourage dialogue about the legacy of Confederate Symbolism
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wideman/Davis Dance, the UofSC Dance Program’s resident professional dance company, will present their original evening-length work, Ruptured Silence: Racist Symbolism and Signs, December 1-4 at Drayton Hall…
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Columbia artist Susan Lenz creating ornaments for national display
November 18, 2015Columbia fiber artist Susan Lenz has been selected to create South Carolina’s ornaments for the 2015 America Celebrates: Ornaments from Across the USA display at President’s Park (White House) in…
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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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Ballet Master to focus on Parkinson’s Disease at ArtWalk
November 16, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Alexander Tressor, world-famous ballet dancer and choreographer, will receive visitors at Chapman Cultural CenterThursday, Nov. 19, during ArtWalk. He will focus this reception on his work with…
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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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S.C. Arts Commission hosting national meeting on roles of museums and libraries
November 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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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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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Call for Artists: 701 Center for Contemporary Art seeks artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016, deadline Friday, December 18
November 9, 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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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 5, 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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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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