S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 13, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores Centennial Legacy of The Duke Endowment
February 12, 2024A traveling exhibit highlighting a century of progress as envisioned by James B. Duke, founder of The Duke Endowment, is now on display at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville…
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Live Jazz Returns to The Establishment Every Friday and Saturday Night
February 8, 2024
The downtown restaurant introduces the Broad Street Live music series, featuring Demetrius Doctor and local jazz musicians The Establishment proudly announces the return of live music with the Broad Street Live series featuring local…
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Ordering Please, One Big Boy
February 7, 2024
By Tom Poland Daddy set me straight. “If you want some spending money, get a job.” Thus did I work two jobs while going through college at Georgia. I…
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Resiliency, discovery, and revelation on full display in new exhibit coming to Upcountry History Museum
February 7, 2024
Through a visually compelling presentation of history through art, small moments of ordinary experiences are transformed into extraordinary discoveries of resiliency and revelation in “Vision & Spirit: Black Artists in…
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New itinerary announced and tickets on sale for COR’s Crash Course Columbia, March 7-8
February 7, 2024
COR (Columbia Opportunity Resource) continues to boost local pride and talent retention through its innovative program. Crash Course Columbia has held 10 tours with more than 150 participants of diverse…
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Unveiling the Primal Arsenal: The Primitive Weaponry of the Revolutionary War
February 6, 2024
The Revolutionary War stands out as a pivotal moment that shaped the destiny of a fledgling nation. When one thinks of this era, images of muskets, bayonets, and cannons often…
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Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series at Converse features world-renowned a cappella group The King’s Singers
February 5, 2024
Converse University will welcome GRAMMY and Emmy Award winning a cappella group, The King’s Singers for the Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series’ third concert of the season. The performance will take…
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Clinton High School Winter Guard Shines in Debut Performance at Carolina Winter Ensembles Association
February 5, 2024
The Clinton High School Winter Guard took the stage at the Carolina Winter Ensembles Association qualifier event recently held at Dorman High School, marking their first appearance in four years.…
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Columbia Museum of Art March 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar
February 4, 2024
Columbia Museum of Art March 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Darrel Ellis: Regeneration On view February 17 through May 12, 2024 Over the course of his career, Darrel Ellis developed a distinct…
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Folk Artist Leonard Jones
February 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Giving Old Tin New Life During my school days the yellow bus rolled me past chicken houses. In 1972, when I taught creative writing in Lincolnton,…
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It’s Giving Grace and Gospel Music: Soulful performances will celebrate Black History Month at Harbison Theatre!
February 1, 2024
Soulful performances will celebrate Black History Month at Harbison Theatre! John Lakin & Friends Sounds of Amazing Grace 7:30 PM | Saturday, February 10, 2024 Tickets: $25 A familiar favorite…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts announces five new members on the Board of Directors
February 1, 2024
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) welcomed five distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors, each bringing a wealth of experience and a shared passion for advancing the arts…
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The Cottontown Art Crawl returns for its sixth year
January 31, 2024
The sixth annual Cottontown Art Crawl brings artists and entertainment to front porches, streets, and lawns in a historic downtown neighborhood in Columbia, SC. This year approximately 200 artists will show and sell their original work. The…
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The Nick announces special programming for Black History Month
January 31, 2024
The Nickelodeon invites you to celebrate Black History Month this February with a film series highlighting black artistry and excellence. This film series is in collaboration with the SC Commission…
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Last Weekend to Dive Under the Sea with
January 30, 2024
This upcoming weekend will be your last chance to experience the enchanting magic of the timeless classic, “The Little Mermaid” as performed by the talented cast with the Laurens County…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces Untitled Places at City Gallery
January 30, 2024
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Untitled Places, an exhibition at City Gallery that assembles liminal landscapes by photographer Nigel Parry from March 1 through May 5, 2024. Parry,…
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‘Unicorn of the Sea’ rises from the deep in new exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
January 30, 2024
From its depiction in the 1500s as an angry sea monster to its portrayal as a unicorn of the sea and now as an icon of pop culture, the narwhal…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces 2024 festival season
January 30, 2024
Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s premier performing arts festival, has announced a star-studded lineup for 2024 including more than one hundred performances across the Holy City for 17 days and…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc., Spartanburg Academic Movement, partner on STAR Fellowship to align educational opportunities with current and future industry needs
January 25, 2024
In collaboration with the Spartanburg Academic Movement, OneSpartanburg, Inc. has launched The STAR Fellowship to better align internship, apprenticeship, and mentorship opportunities with the current and future needs of industries…
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Those who influence us
January 25, 2024
By Jeff Becraft It is interesting how we can influence one another. (Interesting is really not the word… it is deeper than that.) But someone who has greatly influenced…
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Clawfoot Tubs Hold Memories
January 25, 2024
By Tom Poland When I see a clawfoot tub, which is rare, four memories surface. First, I go back to my grandfather’s old homeplace. Next I go back to…
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Artist Minute – Nick Burns aka Ninja Picasso
January 25, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, UpstateBizSC, Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One…
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The Nick rolls out annual Red Carpet Awards Party celebration details
January 25, 2024
The Nickelodeon Theater invites you to its annual Red Carpet Awards Party hosted by entertainer Patti O’Furniture in celebration of the 2024 Oscars on March 10, 2024. As anticipation for…
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Artisphere presented by TD Bank ranked #2 by Greg Lawler’s Art Fair SourceBook
January 24, 2024
Artisphere presented by TD Bank has been ranked #2 by Greg Lawler’s Art Fair SourceBook. What does it mean? It means that the artists that participate in their show and…
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First major museum exhibition on the complex and poignant work of Darrel Ellis heads to the CMA
January 24, 2024
Experience critically acclaimed Darrel Ellis: Regeneration opening February 17 The Columbia Museum of Art announces Darrel Ellis: Regeneration, on view Saturday, February 17, through Sunday, May 12, 2024. Co-organized by…
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New art exhibition: Stories We Know by Heart (local artist Greg Ramsey)
January 24, 2024
Greg Ramsey: Stories We Know By Heart, a collection of paintings and narratives from local artist Greg Ramsey, is currently on display at Senior Action (3715 E. North Street, Greenville).…
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Opening Night this Friday of LCCT Production of The Little Mermaid
January 22, 2024
The Laurens County Community Theater (LCCT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the timeless classic, “The Little Mermaid.” Set to grace the stage with its enchanting presence, this…
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More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series returns February 2
January 18, 2024
Dr. Tammy Kernodle opens season 3 with performance of “She Sang Freedom” The Columbia Museum of Art presents More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series Featuring Tammy Kernodle, the season…
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Ageratum, Wood, & Water
January 17, 2024
By Tom Poland On a Sunday walk I spotted a splash of blue. Blue wildflowers. They say blue flowers are sometimes difficult to grow in gardens. “They say.” That was…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2024 band lineup
January 16, 2024Columbia, South Carolina’s St. Patrick’s Day festival returns on March 16 with record-setting number of performances St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…
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New, exclusive exhibition examines relationship between people and place
January 16, 2024
Interior Lives offers sumptuous paintings, decorative arts, and more on February 17 The Columbia Museum of Art announces Interior Lives: Modern American Spaces, 1890–1945, on view Saturday, February 17, through…
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Art Opens Doors creates opportunity for Greenville elementary students to build a more inclusive and vibrant community through art making
January 12, 2024Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) announced the launch of Art Opens Doors, a community art project developed by the Open Doors team of the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) Upstate…
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Audition for Something Rotten at Town Theatre
January 11, 2024
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are…
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Moon Over Buffalo at Town Theatre
January 11, 2024
It’s 1953 in Buffalo where actors, George and Charlotte Hay, are fading faster than a New York minute. Their struggle to keep their name in lights has them performing Cyrano…
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Workplace Friends Best Come Naturally
January 10, 2024
By Tom Poland I stumbled across an old magazine feature of mine and it made me recall stops I’d made along that long, winding road called “Career.” Some memories…
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Dive into an Unforgettable Underwater Adventure with Laurens County Community Theater’s
January 9, 2024
Laurens County Community Theater is making waves with its upcoming production of “The Little Mermaid,” promising audiences an enchanting journey under the sea. Get ready to be captivated by the…
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USC faculty release collaborative collection of music
January 8, 2024
University of South Carolina School of Music faculty David Kirkland Garner and Greg Stuart are pleased to announce the release of “Short Stories, vol. 1.” The collection is a tapestry…
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Like A Scene From An Old Western
January 3, 2024
By Tom Poland It was 1985 when I spent three days in Reno. I didn’t shoot a man just to watch him die, Johnny, but I conjured up images…
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Columbia Museum of Art February 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar
January 3, 2024
EXHIBITIONS Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit On view through June 30, 2024 This exhibition showcases the remarkable moments of a designer who fell in love with fashion at 4…
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Improv and Idols at Harbison Theatre this January
January 2, 2024
Improv and Idols at Harbison Theatre This January: Rumours are stirring that you won’t want to miss this! We’re kicking off the new year with some iconic performances headed to…
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Laurens County Museum Announces Art Weekly Art Classes with Local Artist
December 29, 2023
Wednesdays are the days to see local artists and art students gathering at the Laurens County Museum from 10:00 AM to Noon. The Art Group and Workshop will be led…
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Conifers’ Fragrant Pull On Memory
December 20, 2023
By Tom Poland I read that fragrances stimulate recall more so than any other sense. I knew from experience that it had to be true. You and I, we’re…
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CAE announces the Midlands-based artists selected to be featured in individual exhibits at airport in 2024 – 2025
December 19, 2023
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to announce the Midlands-based artists that have been selected to have their works featured in individual exhibits in 2024 – 2025. Anthony Lewis, Brandi Roberts, Ozon…
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The screening of Nimona by ND Stevenson
December 19, 2023Last night, we attended a showing of the movie, Nimona, at a packed Nickelodeon theatre on Main Street. Nimona is a 2023 American animated science fantasy, comedy, drama film based…
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Fine Arts Center celebrates six students as YoungArts National Competition award winners
December 14, 2023
The Fine Arts Center announced the outstanding achievements of six talented students who have been honored as winners in the prestigious YoungArts National Competition. Every year thousands of student artists…
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There’s Just Something About A Barn
December 8, 2023
By Tom Poland On Highway 378 between Lincolnton and Washington, Georgia, stands a barn. I say a barn. It’s a home built to look like a barn. Or maybe…
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MTC students, faculty, staff, and alumni Invited to audition for Annual Talent Show
December 8, 2023
Open auditions for the MTC Showoff are set for January 23rd. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni who have a special talent could win $1000 as the “Biggest Showoff.” At open…
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Christmas card syndrome
December 7, 2023
By Jeff Becraft This was actually first put out there in 2020… but I have come across several people who are really down, discouraged and lonely… so I would like…
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Your Special Tree
December 6, 2023
By Tom Poland The Work Behind It When I was a boy, come Thanksgiving, we observed a tradition that’s decidedly different today. Dad would mix some two-cycle gas, sharpen…
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