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
The City of Columbia recently shared an update on the ongoing repair and recovery of the Columbia Canal. The announcement was made at a press conference on October 4 at Edventure Children’s Museum, with a view of the Canal and the City’s Hydroelectric Generating Station. Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann expressedContinue Reading
Tom Poland A Southern Writer Growing up in landlocked Lincoln County, Georgia, I never worried about hurricanes. I left that to folks on the coast. Hurricanes were not to be feared. If anything, downpours from a hurricane’s rain bands brought welcome relief to a long, hot summer. Well I sureContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country is excited to bring back the Tourism Ambassador Program, showcasing local leaders who make a difference in the community. This year’s ambassadors include John Tjaarda, a birding expert and Area Director for the South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Katie Maglocci fromContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County residents could soon see much better trash pickup service, but it will come at a cost. At the Oct. 8 meeting Lexington County Council agreed to consider creating a special tax district in the unincorporated areas of the county that would provide trash collection servicesContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic invites music lovers and families to “Halloween at Hogwarts,” a magical and spooky concert experience taking place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This family-friendly concert, perfect for a festive Halloween outing, will beContinue Reading
The District Five Foundation is holding a fundraiser, Meet Me at the Gala, on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Corporate Conference Center (169 Laurelhurst Ave). The event aims to raise funds to support student nutrition, provide teacher grants, further student education through research grants, and assist families in emergency situationsContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork Choral Society will present two performances of their winter concert, Love Then And Still: A Winter Choral Collage. The concerts will be held on December 6, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church (2721 Dutch Fork Rd, Chapin, SC) with the Blythewood High School ChoraleContinue Reading
SOTA Art Gallery in Cayce, SC, will be hosting a weeklong celebration in honor of Bob Ross’s birthday starting October 29, his actual birth date. The event runs daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., from October 29 through November 2. Attendees can learn the iconic Wet-on-Wet oil painting techniqueContinue Reading
The Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department is inviting nominations for its 2024 Treasured Tree Program through November 1. This program aims to highlight and recognize trees of special significance in the Midlands area, while promoting the importance and benefits of trees to the local community. Trees located on both publicContinue Reading
MALEVO, Argentina’s dynamic fusion of Stomp and Riverdance, is set to take the stage at Harbison Theatre on October 13 at 3:30 p.m. This all-male ensemble brings the traditional Argentine Malambo to new heights, blending urban percussion with high-energy dance. Known for their raw power and agility, the group infusesContinue Reading
Multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Bill Gaither will bring his Moments To Remember Tour to Lexington this fall. Gaither, along with his renowned Gaither Vocal Band, will perform at Northside Baptist Church, located at 4347 Sunset Boulevard, on Saturday, October 12, at 7 p.m. At 88 years old, Gaither continues to beContinue Reading
The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) is excited to host their annual beer festival with a fresh new name—Crafted in Carolina: A Celebration of South Carolina’s Brewers and Artisans. Formerly known as “Hop Forward,” this event will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 3 – 7 p.m. at SegraContinue Reading
Many residents in Richland County are still dealing with fallen trees, branches, and yard debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. The County’s Public Works Department has been actively clearing roadways and is now working with curbside collection contractors to assist with storm debris removal. Curbside collection will follow the regularContinue Reading
Governor Henry McMaster, along with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), has announced that Richland County is now eligible for expedited federal individual disaster assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD) has started assessing hurricane-related damage across the county to determine itsContinue Reading