Union United Methodist Church is preparing to host the full production of their long-standing tradition, the 29th annual drive-through living nativity, The Living Christmas Story. The event will take place Friday through Sunday, December 2 – 4 from 6:30 pm – 9 pm each night. For more than 20 yearsContinue Reading

The third annual Tinsel Town Market will be held 9 am -2 pm December 3 at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church in Chapin. The event is a fundraiser for Girl Scout Troop 760 and Troop 29036. There will be more than 80 crafters and vendors, as well as several food trucks.Continue Reading

Irmo High School is hosting a  Senior Goodwill Brunch December 7 for older community members. The brunch will be December 7, 9 – 11 am at the Irmo High School Center for the Arts Senior members of the community are invited. Enjoy brunch and entertainment provided by students. To attendContinue Reading

The Dutch Fork Choral Society will presents Light from Darkness; Music of Light, Love and Life December 8 at 7pm, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. 170 St. Andrews Road. The performance will feature music from Bach, Barber, Eric Whitacre and many others; including a World Premiere commission from composer JaRonContinue Reading

The Town of Irmo will hold it’s annual tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 6 at 6 pm in the Irmo Town Park located at 7330 Carlisle Street. There will be free food, drinks and face painting and entertainment provided by Irmo’s finest elementary schools. Town Council, Town Hall staff,Continue Reading

The Inaugural Soda City Jazz Festival will take place at the Koger Center for the Arts November 27 at 7:30 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm. Jazz musicians Boney James and Norman Brown headline the concert, and the event features special guests Terence Young, Sam “Bassman” Jenkins, and DanteContinue Reading

The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard (AITY) will welcome around eighty artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will be held November 20 from noon to 4 pm with art, food and live entertainment. AITY held the firstContinue Reading

Saint Michael Lutheran Church will host a dedication recital for their recently installed E. & G.G. Hook Pipe Organ, Opus 359—1865, at 2 pm November 19. The public is invited to attend. There will be a reception following the recital in the church fellowship hall. William Douglas, Associate Organist andContinue Reading

Poore House Furnishings will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting this Saturday, November 19 at 10 am.A chili cook-off will follow the ribbon cutting with a $150 gift certificate from Poore House Furnishings to the winner. The showroom and workshop will be open for tours. Irmo Mayor Barry Walker,Continue Reading

Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is once again encouraging residents to help Stuff an Ambulance for children in need. Beginning this Monday, November 21, residents can donate toys, clothing and other items as part of the holiday tradition benefiting Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). CASA is aContinue Reading

Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra will present Norse Notes this Sunday, November 20 at 3:30pm in the Harbison Theatre at 7300 College Street, Irmo. It will be a musical journey through the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, and Finland.Highlighting composers Halvorsen, Sibelius, and Jarnefelt with overtures, marches. dances, and Grieg’s PeerContinue Reading