The South Carolina State Museum will host Lunar Eclipse Night at the Museum from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, August 27, giving guests an opportunity to experience a rare celestial event from the Museum’s Observatory terrace overlooking Columbia’s Vista. “Lunar eclipses are one of those rare opportunities where youContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — McGregor Presbyterian Church is inviting the community to enjoy an evening of live music on Friday, Aug. 28, featuring the award-winning band Carolina Bluegrass Style. Known for blending Classic Country, traditional hard-driving Bluegrass, Rock, Blues, Jazz and Reggae, Carolina Bluegrass Style has developed a distinctive sound thatContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced its 2026-27 season, “Find Your Sound,” a lineup of concerts exploring identity, connection and the power of music to reflect the human experience. The season at the Koger Center for the Arts includes six Capital Concerts, along with special performances designed to appeal toContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum has announced Big Percy, a monumental sweetgrass basket created by master artisan Corey Alston, is the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest sweetgrass basket. The Museum will also celebrate this exciting achievement with Alston at a special event August 7, featuring liveContinue Reading
Drew Baron joined the orchestra July 13 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic has appointed Drew Baron as its new Director of Marketing. Baron officially joined the organization July 13, 2026, after serving as Executive Producer and Content Strategist at the Columbia Museum of Art, where he led strategicContinue Reading
“Video Games In Concert” set for Aug. 22 at Koger Center for the Arts COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic will take audiences on a musical journey through some of gaming’s most beloved adventures during Video Games In Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Koger CenterContinue Reading
CHAPIN – Thousands of music fans and boaters are expected to gather on Lake Murray this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza, one of South Carolina’s largest on-the-water music festivals. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fat Frogs Marina, 1701 DreherContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – Carolina Safari Co. is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 season, offering guests the opportunity to witness one of South Carolina’s most spectacular natural phenomena on Lake Murray. Join local Naturalist, Captain Zach Steinhauser, for a pontoon boatContinue Reading
Get ready for a summer night that will light up the sky and stir the soul. The South Carolina Philharmonic’s Fireworks with the Phil returns to Segra Park June 27 at 8 pm, bringing together patriotic music, community spirit, and a fireworks finale. This year’s celebration carries significance as partContinue Reading
Music, lasers and planetarium entertainment highlight summer favorite in Columbia The popular Friday Night Laser Lights series returns June 19 to the South Carolina State Museum, offering an evening of music and laser entertainment inside the museum’s 55-foot digital dome BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium. Guests can enjoy full-domeContinue Reading
Cayce and West Columbia’s Summer Concert Series Rhythm on the River District is underway. The series features Saturday performances starting May 30. This year, due to construction at the riverfront amphitheater, the series is expanding beyond its traditional format. Concerts will still take place on the Savage Stage, but theContinue Reading