EXHIBITIONS Mimi Kato: Ordinary Sagas On view through September 8, 2019 Mimi Kato draws on the rich history and visual traditions of Japanese culture as well as the absurd everyday elements of contemporary life and merges them in imaginary landscapes. In her lengthy artistic process, Kato photographs herself as a range of costumed characters —…
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Close out summer with hundreds of friends at Arts & Draughts
Columbia, S.C. – It’s time to art, drink, and be happy at the Columbia Museum of Art’s ever-popular Arts & Draughts on Friday, August 23, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The quarterly series returns to celebrate the end of summer with a fantastic lineup of closing exhibitions as well as performances, food, libations, and art…
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Contemporaries hosts annual meeting, names new board members and leadership
[caption id="attachment_23637" align="alignleft" width="1200"] The 2019–2020 Contemporaries board of directors stands in front of Phase, their latest donation to the CMA.[/caption] Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art’s young professional affinity group the Contemporaries hosted their annual meeting to celebrate a banner year and to confirm the 2019–2020 board of directors. At the annual…
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Return to Hogwarts with the South Carolina Philharmonic
Celebrate back to school with your favorite music from the Harry Potter films! COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Sunday, September 15 at 3:00 p.m., the South Carolina Philharmonic will travel back to the wonderous world of Harry Potter with a performance of music from a variety of the films, along with selections from Fantastic Beasts and…
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Columbia Art Center’s Worlds of Creativity Series to Feature Artists for Africa
WHAT: Artists for Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing arts education to children in Africa, will perform at the Columbia Art Center on Thursday, August 1 as part of the center’s monthly Worlds of Creativity series. The event will feature ballet performances, dancing, drums and more. WHERE: Columbia Art Center, 1227 Taylor St., Ste.…
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SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum To Participate In Blue Star Museums
The Relic Room is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will participate in the tenth annual Blue Star Museums program to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty…
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Travel+Leisure Names Hilton Head No. 1 Island for Fourth Year In A Row
HHIMLS Congratulates Region, Vows To Continue To Help The Island Community Grow July 15, 2019, Hilton Head Island, S.C. — Hilton Head Island was named the No. 1 island in the continental United States by the readers of Travel+Leisure magazine in its World’s Best Awards today. The award, which was won for the fourth year…
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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College Brings Big Acts to its Intimate Stage
The 2019-2020 season is here with a diverse list of acts joining Midlands audiences in the coming year. The Texas Tenors return, Edwin McCain makes his HT@MTC debut, Thelma Houston brings her Motown sound, and some local series favorites from last year will add to the mix. Tickets are available today for these big shows…
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Kids to Receive Free General Admission during Space Week at the State Museum
Weeklong event will give guests access to museum’s new 13,00 sq. ft. Space Gallery COLUMBIA, S.C. – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum is offering free general admission to kids 12 and under during Space Week, July 20 through July 28. This special weeklong…
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Comedian Akintunde Delivers A Family Comedy Show & Free Health Screenings
COLUMBIA, SC - WF Media Group and Prisma Health Care presents the nations only national comedy tour merging hilarious stand-up comedy with healthcare awareness and prevention. The “Healthy Laughter Comedy Tour” - Laughing Your Way To A Healthier Life - to the Sumter Civic Center on Saturday, July 27th. The day will start at 3…
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