Wingard’s Market has announced the official opening of the 2023 Purple Martin Tour Season on Lake Murray. The 2-hour guided boat tours will take place every Tuesday – Friday from June 27 – August 25. People will learn about the natural history of Purple Martins as well as why they’veContinue Reading

Capping off the season for the South Carolina Jazz Masterworks Ensemble, “An Evening with Kurt Elling” answers the group’s theme of the season, “What is jazz?” Known for his combination of robust swing and poetic insights, Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists, said Dr. RobertContinue Reading

Prisma Health, in partnership with the Town of Irmo and Texas Roadhouse, presents Zumba in the Park June 23, 7-9 pm in the Irmo Community Park, Prisma Health Amphitheater, 7507 Eastview Drive in Irmo. This free event will feature a professional DJ, free bottled water, and door prizes. At the freeContinue Reading

The countdown to Independence Day is on! Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is proud to host the 35th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray on Saturday, July 1, presented by Lexington Medical Center. Kicking off the festivities at noon, enjoy the Patriotic Boat Parade asContinue Reading

Come help the Friends of the Irmo Branch Library solve at the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on July 29, at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park. Tickets are on sale now. Artemus Ward, head of the lucrative family publishing business, falls face-first into his mashed potatoes, revealing aContinue Reading

John Tudor’s Magic and Mysteries show will be returning to The Venue on Main Street, June 27 at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. John Tudor has been a professional magician and teacher of magic for more than thirty years. The Magic and MysteriesContinue Reading

Do you have a fishing rod in your garage? Or maybe even a cane pole? If so, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites you to join our Plishing Challenge this summer. Plishing is a combination of the Swedish phrase “plocka upp”, meaning litter pick up, and fishing. The PlishingContinue Reading

With a career spanning three decades, pop artis Taylor Dayne will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s fourth annual Rock 4 Recovery concert September 29 from 6 – 10 pm. The event will be presented by Dominion Energy at the Icehouse Amphitheater located at 107 W Main Street, Lexington. Proceeds from theContinue Reading

The Alzheimer’s Association – South Carolina Chapter is hosting a Rally for Alzheimer’s Treatments June 17 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Columbia. This is one of 50 state rallies taking place during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reverseContinue Reading

Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is partnering up with the Columbia Fireflies for a competitive food event like no other. The Southeastern BBQ Showdown will pit the best of the best in the national competitive BBQ scene. Teams will compete during the 2-day ticketed event which will culminateContinue Reading

The South Carolina State Museum has announced the return of the Friday Night Laser Lights summer series, kicking off June 16. Guests are invited to enjoy the special themed shows featuring displays of lasers set to music inside the museum’s 55-foot digital dome planetarium. On June 16, Friday Night LaserContinue Reading