The South Carolina State Museum is returning its highly popular planetarium show, Áróra, beginning November 2. This immersive experience, produced in Iceland, invites visitors to explore the mesmerizing colors of the aurora borealis in stunning 4K resolution, alongside breathtaking Icelandic landscapes and cosmic vistas. With over 10,000 tickets sold duringContinue Reading

The Columbia Airport Expressway now bears the name of Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), honoring his long-standing commitment to South Carolina. Officials and community members gathered at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for the dedication ceremony, where South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman, andContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic’s 60th Anniversary Season continues with a thrilling evening of Tchaikovsky & Tangos on November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts. Highlighting this fall concert, Concertmaster Mary Lee Taylor Kinosian will perform Astor Piazzolla’s fiery Four Seasons of BuenosContinue Reading

CHAPIN, SC – The Chapin Branch of the Lexington County Public Library was alive with Halloween spirit last Thursday, October 24, as families gathered for the library’s annual Halloween Spooktacular. With the help of the Friends of the Library, the event offered a lively evening of activities, including balloon animals,Continue Reading

Indianapolis, IN – Get ready to cheer on Team Lake Murray Country as they represent South Carolina at the 2024 World Food Championships (WFC), taking place November 8-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the fourth consecutive year, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board is proud to support thisContinue Reading

Recently, volunteers from Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community and the University of South Carolina’s Student Nurses Association packed more than 3,000 seed packets for the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s (RSWCD) Seed Sanctuary program.RSWCD provides free vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents to promote home gardening,Continue Reading

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced an exciting lineup of fall and winter events, featuring adult-oriented programs, Halloween festivities, conservation initiatives, and the return of its Wild Lights holiday display. Special Animal Events: Marsupial Swap: Riverbanks is saying goodbye to Coedie, a beloved male koala, who will be relocated toContinue Reading

Organist Paul Thomas will present a recital on October 27 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, located at 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia. The event, sponsored by the Greater Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, is free and open to the public. Following the recital, Trinity Cathedral’s ChoralContinue Reading

The South Carolina Jazz Masterworks Ensemble, the state’s premier jazz big band, will launch its new season on October 26 at Harbison Theatre with The Birthday Concert, featuring renowned jazz organist Mike LeDonne. The ensemble’s lineup for the season includes: Swingin’ Holidays – December 8 Jazz is for Lovers –Continue Reading

The Greater Columbia Rose Society will hold its next meeting on October 27 at 3 p.m. at the Garden Council Building, located at 1605 Park Circle. The program will focus on “Recognizing Rose Rosette Disease and Dealing with Affected Roses,” followed by a business meeting. All interested in the programContinue Reading