The Town of Irmo is launching a community-wide fundraising campaign to support the development of Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park—an all-inclusive play space designed to ensure children of all abilities have a safe, welcoming and engaging place to play together. The new playground will be located at 1113Continue Reading
Harbison Theatre will welcome audiences for an evening of laughter, connection and candid storytelling with Girls Night Out with Ellen Skrmetti this Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. The performance brings Ellen Skrmetti’s signature brand of comedy to the Midlands, offering a night designed for friends to gather, unwind andContinue Reading
Two young gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are preparing for a major move this spring. Moyo and ZaKota, both born in 2018, will relocate to the Dallas Zoo in March following a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) Breeding and TransferContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Philharmonic has appointed Carol Addy and Hassan Anderson to its Board of Directors, adding two community leaders with strong ties to music, education and civic engagement. Addy is chief revenue officer for Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a longtime supporter of the South Carolina PhilharmonicContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, and a full lineup of events and experiences designed to connect guests with wildlife throughout the year. “From meeting lion brothers Pesho and Sidai to exploringContinue Reading
IRMO — Fans of soul and rock music can celebrate the legendary sounds of Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner this Saturday, Jan. 17, at Harbison Theatre, when acclaimed vocalist Alfreda Gerald takes the stage for a special tribute performance. Gerald brings decades of international performance experience, having shared the stageContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina recognized Miriam Atria in the Congressional Record on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, during the 119th Congress, honoring her distinguished career and recent retirement from Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism. Appreciating Miriam Atria “I am grateful to recognize Miriam Atria on her recent retirementContinue Reading
A trio of music-filled evenings celebrating artistic brilliance and community COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic will present the Andy Armstrong Festival, a three-concert celebration of musical excellence and collaboration featuring acclaimed pianist and chamber music curator Andy Armstrong. Taking place in January 2026, the festival offers audiences anContinue Reading
The Broadway sensation Wicked will return to the Koger Center for the Arts from March 25 through April 5, 2026. Tickets go on sale December 5 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online at kogercenterforthearts.com or in person at the Koger Center Box Office, 1051 Greene Street, Columbia. CurrentlyContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo and the South Carolina Philharmonic presented a free jazz concert on Monday, December 8, featuring Dick Goodwin’s full jazz ensemble. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson helped connect the town with the Philharmonic to make the concert possible. “The ‘Phil’ is such a great resource, and to beContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Home for the Holidays on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts, led by Music Director Morihiko Nakahara. Now in its third year, the holiday-themed variety concert showcases an exciting mix of musical and theatricalContinue Reading