SC Philharmonic to Light Up the Sky with Music and Fireworks COLUMBIA – A dazzling Independence Day celebration is set for Tuesday, July 2 as the South Carolina Philharmonic returns to Segra Park for its popular Fireworks with the Phil concert. This family-friendly event combines patriotic music, an extended fireworksContinue Reading
Lake Murray has won the title of “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. Photo by John BoozerLake Murray The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board has announced Lake Murray has been named the #1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USAContinue Reading
Irmo, SC — World-renowned trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Sean Jones will take the stage at Harbison Theatre on Friday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. as the featured guest of the SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble in their season finale concert, “Virtuoso Trumpet Star Sean Jones.” Known for his incredible talent andContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo and the African American Historical Society of Irmo Present the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future — Irmo Style! Irmo, SC – The Town of Irmo and the African American Historical Society of Irmo proudly present the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, anContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced its exciting new 2025–2026 season, titled Your Brain on Art. With six Capital Concerts and three special event performances, the upcoming 61st season promises music that entertains while also enriching the mind and spirit. Themed around the idea that music stimulatesContinue Reading
Midlands Light Opera Society, with the sponsorship of the City of Forest Acres, will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance May 15 – 18 at First Christian Church. Apprentice pirate Frederic (Roddey Smith) is excited to be turning 21 and completing his apprenticeship to the Pirate King (Nikki Anderson).Continue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Lake Murray has once again earned national recognition, receiving a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — marking the second consecutive year the lake has been honored. After securing 2nd place in the 2024 awards, trailing only Lake Erie,Continue Reading
By Kirk Luther Metal and rock came together as the sounds of high energy music wafted through the evening air in the Town of Irmo as it kicked off it’s Spring Concert Series on Friday, April 25 with MetalBox and Shot Thru the Heart-The Bon Jovi Experience. The event beganContinue Reading
The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) is set to break ground on the highly anticipated Saluda Shoals Riverwalk at 2 p.m. on April 29, at the Upper Boat Landing of Saluda Shoals Park. Formerly known as the Lower Saluda Greenway, this ambitious project will create an 8.5-mile paved, multi-use pathContinue Reading
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has officially unveiled its exciting 2024–2025 performance season, packed with fun, music, laughter, and unforgettable moments for the whole family. Whether you’re a fan of toe-tapping tunes, jaw-dropping illusionists, heartfelt plays, or dazzling dance performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy right here inContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic is ending its 60th Anniversary Season on a high note—welcoming home Columbia’s own Andy Akiho for a special evening of music at the Koger Center for the Arts on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. Akiho, a seven-time Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, will take the stageContinue Reading