Salute to 250 Day on June 27 features grand opening of American Battleground exhibition, live music, hands-on activities and new planetarium show The South Carolina State Museum will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with Salute to 250 Day on June 27, offering free general admission from 10Continue Reading
The Friends of the Lexington County Museum are holding three lectures this summer to raise funds and to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The lectures will feature speakers who will focus on a different aspect of the American Revolution in South Carolina. The first presentation, scheduled forContinue Reading
The 10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest will take place June 20 at Finlay Park, bringing a day-long celebration of culture, history, entertainment, and community engagement to downtown Columbia. Festival organizers have announced legendary R&B and funk group Midnight Star as the event’s headliner. Known for chart-topping hits suchContinue Reading
The Richland County portion of the state’s Ag + Art Tour recently highlighted sights, smells and sounds of agrarian activity. From beginner gardening tutorials and sweetgrass basket making, to milling demonstrations and fresh produce, the weekend-long event led tour-goers on an adventure in agriculture. For this year’s tour, more thanContinue 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
Event celebrating America’s 250th birthday gaining momentum as participants train to hit top numbers by month’s end By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) 250 Bench Press Challenge added four new sponsors in recent weeks, not including three additional participating gyms, which will assist in verifyingContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank to bring back Toucan Tuesdays, a summer promotion that combines family fun with community support. Beginning June 9, visitors can receive buy-one, get-one free admission to Riverbanks Zoo and buy-one, get-one free regular-sized ICEEs by donating two nonperishable foodContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced a free outdoor concert, John Williams’ America, June 6 at 7 pm at Finlay Park. Presented by the City of Columbia, the event celebrates the SC Phil’s return to the park. The program honors the legacy of composer John Williams, featuring a selection ofContinue Reading
The graduating class of 1966 at Eau Claire High School will hold their 60th reunion June 6 at Wings & Ale located on Bush River Road in Columbia. The event will run from 6 – 10 pm. Dress is casual and everyone is on their own for drinks and food.Continue Reading
The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 14th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be held Saturday, July 4, on the grounds of the S.C. State House in Columbia. Hosted and facilitated by Richland County SheriffContinue Reading
Two-day event brings bluegrass and Americana stars to downtown Columbia A new music festival is taking flight in the heart of downtown Columbia as the inaugural Songbird Festival 26 arrives May 30–31 at Finlay Park. Presented in part by the City of Columbia, the two-day event will feature 18 artistsContinue Reading