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
The South Carolina State Museum is set to celebrate summer with new and returning shows and events. MARS 1001 takes viewers away from planet Earth, into space, and across the solar system to Mars. Debuting May 27, the planetarium experience follows the fictional story of the Mars IRIS 1 mission,Continue Reading
Columbia Music Festival Association will present Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream April 28 at 10 am and 7:30 pm at the Township Auditorium. The production of William Shakespeare’s classic is one of the signature ballet works of Carolina Ballet. The production was originally choreographed byContinue Reading
First interview is with Midlands karate legend Mike Genova, other interviews are with Loren Avedon and Cynthia Rothrock By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two years ago I met with several good friends – martial arts champions all – over lunch at Travinia’s in northeast Columbia, where I pressed them forContinue Reading
Clouds of cherry blossoms are a sign of the arrival of spring. The 6th annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival honors these exuberantly flowering trees that remind us of the beauty and the preciousness of life. The official celebration takes place Saturday, March 25, 10:00 am-5:00 pm (Rain Date, March 26)Continue Reading
Television personality and performing artist, Ron Daise, is coming to the midlands for a program on Gullah Geechee heritage. Daise, known by many for his role as “Mr. Ron” on Nick Jr.’s television program, Gullah Gullah Island, will be performing Gullah Geechee Skrent (Strength) March 9 from 6:30 – 7:30Continue Reading
Get your YELLOWSTONE ON in Blythewood. The Blythewood Fall Festival Rodeo presentedby The Town of Blythewood rides into its new locationat 10433 Wilson Blvd,Blythewood on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29, 2022. Gates Open at 5:30and the Rodeo starts at 7:30 each night. Mark your Calendars and Get yourContinue Reading
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2022 | GATES: 1:00 PM | CONCERT: 2:00 PM | @SWAMP CABBAGE BREWING CO. Chamber Crawl brings small ensembles to your favorite neighborhood watering holes, and we’re heading to downtown Columbia for a beautiful afternoon at Swamp Cabbage Brewing Company (921 Brookwood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201)! DoorsContinue Reading
The Columbia Children’s Theatre will present Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical September 17. Shows will take place at 10:30 am and 2 pm September 17, and September 18 at 3pm at Richland Library Sandhills, Auditorium, 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia. General admission tickets are $15. Senior andContinue Reading
The sounds of West and Southern Africa are making their way to the Midlands. Step Afrika. is coming to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) this Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 pm. “Step Afrika. combines dance, music, and storytelling into a high-energy performance” says Kristin Cobb, executive director ofContinue Reading
With a musical lineage tied to the very essence of traditional Southern folk, down home blues and legendary “swamp” rock, Revisiting Creedence will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 8th annual fundraising event presented by Dominion Energy September 23. All proceeds from this substance-free concert will help raise awareness about the powerContinue Reading