The 153rd South Carolina State Fair returns October 12 – 23, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment, as well as a traveling moon exhibition and the return of the Circus at the Fair. “As the state’s largest event, we take prideContinue Reading
South Carolina’s celebrated big band ensemble shines spotlight on featured members The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble, under the direction of Music Director Robert Gardiner, opens the 22/23 Season with SPOTLIGHT on October 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM at Harbison Theatre (Irmo, SC). This concert features the SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble,Continue Reading
The SC Philharmonic will host Philtober Fest on October 8, 4 – 7 pm. The concert event is free for the community, and will take place on the new outdoor stage on the Assembly Street side of The Koger Center for the Arts. The concert lineup features Boomtown Trio, TheContinue Reading
From live music on the scenic Congaree River to the iconic Fall Back Fest street festival, there’s lots going on in West Columbia in the fall. Jazz on the River is a free live music event every Thursday in the fall. It’s from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic has been awarded a $15,000 FY23 Term Arts Education Project Grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission to support the orchestra’s Link Up program, which is a collaboration with Carnegie Hall. The grant will serve over 2,000 students in Calhoun, Edgefield, Lee, Newberry and Saluda countiesContinue Reading
Grammy Nominated Violinist Tessa Lark Performs with SC Philharmonic at Masterworks Series Opener: Beethoven & Blue Jeans The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Beethoven & Blue Jeans Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This annual event is often the highest-attended concert at the Koger CenterContinue Reading
A community family picnic will be held September 17 from 11 am to 3 pm at Woodmen of the World, 2000 Johnson Marina Road, Chapin. There will be food from Tim’s Catering, music from Time Pirates, a bounce house, a mini playground, and swimming in Lake Murray. Bring a lawnContinue Reading
Newberry’s Enoree River Winery announces the music line up for theFall season of “Unpack the Porch” As the Summer season cools, folks turn their attention to getting back outdoors and Newberry’s Enoree River Winery offers the perfect setting for outdoor fun! The popular free music series, “Unpack the Porch” returnsContinue Reading
On August 25th, the Heart of Columbia Chorus performed at the Craft and Draft taproom in the Irmo Village Shopping Center on St. Andrews Road. They sang a variety of a’capella songs and several member quartets also participated in the musical activities. Matt Mansfield, General Manager of the taproom saidContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting was held August 25. The meeting provided an opportunity for the tourism community and political allies to learn what the organization accomplished this year in promoting tourism and economic development in Richland, Lexington, Newberry and Saluda counties. “Capital City/LakeContinue Reading
The State Museum will wrap up its summer laser light show series with a special themed evening August 19 with shows featuring iconic hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Guests are invited to dress up and see songs from their favorite artists, including AC/DC, Aerosmith, Beastie Boys, Green DayContinue Reading