This holiday season, A Magical Cirque Christmas returns with its enchanting blend of acrobatics, magic, and festive charm, delighting audiences across the U.S. The show will stop for one night only at the Koger Center for the Arts on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through theContinue Reading
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday performance as “A Dickens of a Christmas” takes the stage at Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor on Sunday, December 15, at 4 p.m. This unique production, presented as a classic Christmas radio show, features three actors portraying 50 characters, accompanied by the legendary pianist Ed McContinue Reading
The Midlands Light Opera Society will hold auditions for principal roles and chorus sign-ups for Pirates of Penzance on December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room of St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 2827 Wheat Street, Columbia. Callback auditions will follow on December 9 at 6:30 p.m. PerformanceContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic will begin its highly anticipated 60th Anniversary Season with an exciting performance of “Juliet & Her Romeo” on October 18th at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This milestone season opener will feature selections from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet based onContinue Reading
Discount tickets are now available for the 155th South Carolina State Fair, running from October 9-20 in Columbia. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent on admission and ride tickets by purchasing in advance through October 8 at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. Discount Prices: Admission tickets:Continue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has granted permits for the first-ever Crystal Lagoons amenity in the state. Located in northeast Columbia, construction is set to begin in early 2025. “This approval from DHEC marks a pivotal moment for the Crystal Lagoons project,” said Joseph Baldassarra,Continue Reading
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has announced a substantial donation of $180,000 to six organizations across South Carolina, supporting projects in housing, recovery, community arts, and arts education. Each of the selected organizations will receive $10,000 annually for three years, totaling $30,000 per organization. Since its inception in 2000,Continue Reading
Singer, songwriter, and musician Cody Webb will bring his high-energy performance to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) on September 6. The show, starting at 7:30 p.m., promises an evening of captivating music from a rising star in country and contemporary music. Webb, who hails from Ridge Spring, hasContinue Reading
Meeting Street Music Fest Returns to West Columbia with Two Days of Free Entertainment West Columbia is bringing back the popular Meeting Street Music Fest on September 6-7, offering two days of live music, food, and fun. The festival will feature multiple genres of music and plenty of activities forContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum has received its fourth Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), securing $250,000 to further its digitization efforts. The grant will fund the photographing and 3-D scanning of 5,000 fossils from the museum’s extensive Natural History collection, which includesContinue Reading
Hootie & the Blowfish, the iconic band that took the music world by storm in the 1990s, will be performing at the Colonial Life Arena on Thursday, August 29, at 7:00 pm. Known for lead singer Darius Rucker’s soulful voice and chart-topping hits like “Hold My Hand,” the band’s riseContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair is celebrating the state’s 46 counties with a special flash sale on admission tickets. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South Carolina,” the Fair is offering its lowest ticket price of the season. The flash sale will take place this Saturday,Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is set to dazzle guests with a series of laser light shows inside the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium. These special events will feature lasers choreographed to the music of iconic artists, all showcased on the museum’s 55ft digital dome. Guests can enjoyContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is marking the 10th anniversary of its “Windows to New Worlds” expansion with a special 2-for-1 ticket offer every Saturday in August. Guests can enjoy two planetarium or 4D theater shows for the price of one, making it the perfect time to explore the museum’sContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church is expanding its mission by transforming into a hub for performing arts. The newly established Broad River Arts Center will debut on September 5 with the musical revue “Showtune,” a tribute to Broadway composer Jerry Herman. Located at 1500 Broad RiverContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic is thrilled to announce the launch of “Andy & Friends” in the 2024-2025 Season, a new chamber music series curated and led by renowned pianist Andrew Armstrong. The series will feature five concerts at the historic Satterlee Hall at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, bringingContinue Reading