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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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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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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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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Columbia Museum of Art ~ January 2024 program calendar
December 6, 2023
Columbia Museum of Art January 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous On view through January 21, 2024 Rendez-Vous offers a rare glimpse into the life and…
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The Nick partners with Brookland Foundation
November 30, 2023
The Nickelodeon is proud to announce a partnership with the Brookland Foundation to bring a food drive to Main Street this holiday season. The Nick will collect non-perishable food items…
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Angie Aparo joins forces with USC School of Music Dean Tayloe Harding for Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser
November 29, 2023
Renowned singer/songwriter Angie Aparo, recognized for his multi-platinum successes, is set to headline the upcoming Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser, a musical celebration organized by the University of South Carolina School of…
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My Father’s Razor
November 29, 2023
By Tom Poland November 15 my father will have been gone twenty years. Twenty years. Seems like yesterday when he lay in a bed at MUSC in Charleston. Seems…
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S.C. Arts Commission debuts new brand, websites
November 28, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a striking new brand, along with a new website, that better represents the agency’s work and the South Carolina creatives it…
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The Nick unveils exclusive Palmetto Society
November 22, 2023
The Nickelodeon, Main Street’s arthouse cinema, announces the launch of the Palmetto Society – a new tier of recognition for annual giving. The Palmetto Society is a testament to The…
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Swing, Shuffle, and Shout — The Holidays are Happening at Harbison Theatre
November 21, 2023
Swing, Shuffle, and Shout – The Holidays are Happening at Harbison Theatre Enjoy returning favorites and classic tales with a twist! Back by popular demand, A Christmas Carol, returns to…
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Dawn Staley, Coach and Olympian, to receive 2023 Global Vision Award
November 20, 2023
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced Coach Dawn Staley as the 2023 Global Vision Award recipient. An Olympic gold medalist, American Basketball Hall of Famer, and head coach of women’s…
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The Main Street District celebrates 22 years of growth and development
November 16, 2023
For the 22nd year, the organization hosted an annual meeting to share the success of the district with stakeholders and community partners. The Main Street District (MSD), also known as City…
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Columbia Museum of Art acquires story quilt by artist Tina Williams Brewer
November 16, 2023New work debuted in summer exhibition Tina Williams Brewer: Stories of Grace The Columbia Museum of Art announces an exciting acquisition of new work by Pittsburgh-based fiber artist Tina Williams…
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USC School of Music faculty member wins InnoVision Award for Education and Technology
November 14, 2023
Notey, the leading AI-based music education company, was awarded the InnoVision Education award this week, just two months after it launched its application in the Apple store. Notey was selected…
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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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