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
Local author Arthur M. James has created a compelling and panoramic view of World War II in his latest work, Untertauchen: A Historical Novel. This 616-page fictional novel is written from the perspective of a German Jewish couple struggling to survive the inhumane violence and destruction of the Third Reich.Continue Reading
Auditions, July 20th for 6 main characters for paid performances in a new series of 3 productions. Kate Brighton; Artistic Director of Absolute Theatre Company has partnered with “Bill’s Pickin Parlor & Event Center” to create three dinner theater experiences. Each production is based on the theme of an “Ol’Continue Reading
Saluda Shoals Park is excited to announce a series of upcoming events designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the park and offer fun activities for all ages. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up: July 12 – Paddle and Pint, 6:00 – 8:00 PMJuly 19 – Sunset on theContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the availability of the 2024 Youth Services Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to inform parents and guardians about services and programs available to youth throughout the summer in Columbia and other parts of Richland County. The guide highlights aContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fourth of July is the busiest time of the year for America’s recreational boaters, as reported by the nationwide TowBoatUS on-water towing fleet. This period, encompassing days before and after the holiday, sees many boaters spending extended hours on the water, enjoying activities such as watchingContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo, the acclaimed Long Island Medium and star of Lifetime’s new series “Raising Spirits,” has provided solace and comfort to countless fans. Columbia residents will soon have a unique opportunity to witness her extraordinary talents when she performs live at theContinue Reading