New Aurora planetarium show & Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D light up the State Museum this Holiday Season
November 10, 2023
Plus, kick off the holidays and explore the museum after-hours during its Holiday Planetarium Lighting on Nov. 30 This holiday season, guests are invited to explore the beauty of the…
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The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical returns to Trustus Theatre
November 9, 2023
Theatre-goers of Columbia may already be familiar with Armadillo Acres, the setting of The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Now back for a third time at Trustus by popular demand,…
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Columbia Museum of Art announces December programs and events
November 2, 2023
EXHIBITIONS Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous On view through January 21, 2024 Rendez-Vous offers a rare glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most…
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Open call for local artists: CAE is now accepting submissions for the 2024 – 2025 Art in the Airport program
November 2, 2023
Calling all professional artists! The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 – 2025 Art in the Airport program. Now in its fifth year, the wildly popular…
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CMA Chamber Music on Main’s upcoming season is one for the books
October 31, 2023
Artistic director Andrew Armstrong welcomes all-star lineup for concert series The critically acclaimed, intimate concert series CMA Chamber Music on Main marks its 22nd year with an extraordinary 2023–2024 season.…
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Exclusive Sergio Hudson exhibition opens November 18 at the CMA
October 27, 2023
Hudson and team to participate in special opening day program The Columbia Museum of Art presents Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, an exhibition showcasing the work of iconic fashion…
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Catching Up With Lou Miller
October 26, 2023
By Tom Poland No. 87 lay on Buddy Bufford Field as still as a stone. Louis Miller, senior end, had broken ribs, but better days lay ahead. The undefeated…
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SCAC artist grant supports arts-based entrepreneurship
October 26, 2023
The arts-based business initiatives of two South Carolina artists (#SCartists) are getting FY24 support from a South Carolina Arts Commission grant and program designed to develop artists’ knowledge and skills…
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Artist Minute – Candace Thibeault
October 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move 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 of…
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Arts & Draughts returns in epic fashion to celebrate McQueen exhibition
October 24, 2023
Live music, art experiences, fashion shows, and more on November 10 The Columbia Museum of Art’s signature biannual block party Arts & Draughts is back on November 10, and this…
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Koger Center presents American Patchwork Quartet this October
October 19, 2023
The Koger Center for the Arts announced The Four Phantoms as their newest performance in their “Koger Center Presents” series. The performance is scheduled for January 30th, 2024, at 7:30…
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Southern Exposure New Music Series presents Wet Ink Ensemble
October 18, 2023
The Southern Exposure New Music Series at the University of South Carolina’s 22nd season, “Friends and Family,” continues with an evening featuring Wet Ink Ensemble, an acclaimed octet of composer-performers…
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Learning Along The Estuary
October 18, 2023
By Tom Poland The children of Sandy Island board a school bus boat for an eight-minute journey across the Waccamaw River to the mainland. There, they ride a traditional bus…
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South Carolina Author Jamie Langston Turner Publishes Ninth Novel
October 15, 2023
South Carolina author Jamie Langston Turner has published her ninth novel, Every Ocean Has A Shore, part of an extended series that begins in the fictional town of Derby, South…
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Waterfall Country
October 12, 2023
By Tom Poland Several hikes proved easy. One proved tougher than nails. By the time we made it to the third waterfall of the day, an idea had firmly…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann announces new Columbia public art program ‘Columbia Streams Art’ at Boyd Plaza
October 12, 2023
The art program will create a city-wide palette of public art collaborations celebrating Columbia’s access to our rivers, and also craft diverse artistic visions shared across our business and public spaces.…
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Harbison Theatre supports veterans through the arts
October 11, 2023
Join us as we take a look behind the battle line Inspired by the New York Times Op-Ed Article “The Things They Wrote” and the subsequent HBO documentary “Last Letters…
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The Nick and SC Pride to present Paris is Burning
October 10, 2023
The Nick and South Carolina Pride Movement (SC Pride) will present Paris Is Burning as part of The Nick’s Pride Night celebration on October 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Both…
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Richland Library celebrates Filipino Heritage Month
October 10, 2023
Visit the featured art exhibition and more! Join Richland Library for an opening reception of its newest art exhibition, Weaving Communities and Cultures Through Cloth, Friday, October 6 from 6:30 – 8:30…
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Melrose Heights brings artists and entertainment to a historic Columbia neighborhood
October 10, 2023The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard will once again welcome artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will…
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2024 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition general admission, special events and select VIP available now
October 9, 2023
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that celebrates wildlife and the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events, will return to host its 42nd…
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The Miraculous Green Lizard
October 5, 2023
By Tom Poland We call it a lizard, except it’s not. It’s an anole, and it can re-grow its tail, “regenerate” in the words of scientists. Think about that.…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann announces new Columbia Public Art Program Columbia Streams Art at Boyd Plaza
October 5, 2023Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will announce Columbia Streams Art, a new City of Columbia public art program, during a public ceremony at Boyd Plaza on Wednesday, October 11 at 1:00 pm.…
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Picnics in the Park with Forest Acres
October 5, 2023
Be sure to join Town Theatre for its fourth concert series ~ Picnics in the Park ~ Fridays, October 13, 27 and November 3 starting at 5:45 PM. Each concert,…
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FY23 S.C. Arts Commission grantmaking exceeded $11 million
October 3, 2023
Grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that in FY23, for the second year in a row, its statewide grantmaking invested…
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Cuisine, Concerts, Culture take center stage in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, South Carolina
September 27, 2023
The food scene in the Capital City/Lake Murray region is extraordinary, and so are the arts, culture and events. Photo credits: The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board With accolades like…
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New ticket prices announced for Crash Course Columbia, driven by COR
September 26, 2023
Connect to the community and become a local champion— tickets on sale for Oct. 19-20 tour Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) continues connecting the community with its talent retention initiative, Crash…
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October 6 Gallery Event features works by five artists
September 26, 2023On Friday, October 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery will host a reception for a month-long show featuring works by artists Rebecca Horne, Rob Shaw, George…
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The Air Collision Time Forgot
September 21, 2023
By Tom Poland I visit forgotten churches more than the church I call my own. I feel a haunting at an unfrequented church, a poignant peaceful feeling. I see…
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Major fashion exhibition featuring Alexander McQueen and Ann Ray opens October 7
September 21, 2023
Garments and photographs document their shared artistic journey and friendship \The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to present Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous, a major fashion and…
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City of Cayce announces fun & flavorful food and beverage vendors for Cayce Fall Fest
September 19, 2023
The City of Cayce is excited to announce an exciting array of authentic, delicious, as well as several locally-owned, food and drink vendors for Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will…
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Hear the artist explain his work that hangs in the Relic Room’s Vietnam exhibit
September 14, 2023
On a wall just as you leave the Relic Room’s new Vietnam exhibit, you’ll see something you might not fully understand at once: a work of art – part painting,…
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Exclusive Sergio Hudson exhibition opening at the Columbia Museum of Art
September 14, 2023
The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to announce Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, an exhibition showcasing the work of iconic fashion designer and Midlands native Sergio Hudson, on…
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Columbia City Ballet rebrands as South Carolina Ballet
September 13, 2023
Reinforces Commitment to Columbia and Statewide Artistic Identity Columbia City Ballet is now South Carolina Ballet. This new name not only honors the company’s home in Columbia but also underlines…
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SC Philharmonic opens 59th Season with wild west violin concerto on Oct. 7th
September 12, 2023
Violinist Holly Mulcahy and composer George S. Clinton come to Columbia for the SC Premiere of The Rose of Sonora at Koger Center “Not only was [The Rose of Sonora]…
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Historic Columbia to host 45th Annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
September 12, 2023
Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Now in its 45th year, this free outdoor festival brings musicians, artisans,…
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2023 SC Gingerbread Competition and Exhibition
September 8, 2023
NoMa Warehouse and Davis Architecture are excited to present the 2023 South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition and Exhibition. The inaugural event will take place November 30-Dec 2, 2023 at NoMa…
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Richland Library hosts new art gallery exhibit
September 7, 2023Artist Mary Gilkerson debuts Evening Light at Richland Library Main Richland Library welcomes its newest art exhibition, Evening Light, by local artist Mary Gilkerson. Gilkerson’s exhibition launched on September 1 at…
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A Scrape In The Sand
September 7, 2023
By Tom Poland Sand washes away. Memories last forever. The year was 1982. That would have been South Carolina Wildlife magazines 28th anniversary. I worked in film then and…
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The Sound of Music at Town Theatre
September 6, 2023
“Let’s start at the very beginning… a very good place to start!” Don’t miss the kickoff to Town Theatre’s 104th season with The Sound of Music. When postulant Maria Rainer…
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Blink Book Review #11: “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano
September 6, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano is the sweeping story of a large chaotic family in the late ‘70s – early ‘80s with more than its…
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The Beach That Was
August 30, 2023
By Tom Poland From afar the skyline looks like that of a city, and it is. Myrtle Beach’s skyline of hotels seems to dwarf the skyline of all other…
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Blink Book Review #10: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
August 30, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Another historical fiction for the win with “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. After I really enjoyed “The Personal Librarian” earlier…
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‘ArtFields Extended: The Arts Center of Kershaw County’ debuts at Bassett Gallery
August 29, 2023
The Bassett Gallery at the Arts Center of Kershaw County is now home to a groundbreaking exhibition as it unveils “ArtFields Extended: The Arts Center of Kershaw County.” Established in…
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The Curtain is Up for the 2023 – 2024 Harbison Theatre Season
August 28, 2023
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) has revealed its 2023-2024 season. Complete with Grammy nominated and award-winning musicians, international tribute bands, laugh till you cry comedians, and televised…
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Lone Star, The Rambling Ghost
August 24, 2023
By Tom Poland I’ve long felt that two of South Carolina’s prettier community names are Silverstreet and Lone Star. Silverstreet I’ve seen many times. Those names, evocative and atmospheric,…
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Cayce’s River Arts District selected for statewide Achievement Award
August 22, 2023At the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 2023 Annual Meeting in July, the City of Cayce received the Annual Achievement Award for the development in the City’s Cayce River Arts…
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You’ve Got to be a Friend to Have a Friend
August 16, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Every year, I dust off this “first day of first grade” photo taken in front of then-Crayton Elementary School. It makes me thankful for these…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds two new members
August 16, 2023
Talented local leaders bring their skills to the museum The Columbia Museum of Art announces Linda Pearce Edwards and Dr. Todd Lefkowitz as two new members elected to serve on…
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New slate of S.C. Arts Commission emerging artists announced
August 14, 2023
Six artists just getting established in their crafts will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…
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