Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Home for the Holidays on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts, led by Music Director Morihiko Nakahara. Now in its third year, the holiday-themed variety concert showcases an exciting mix of musical and theatricalContinue Reading
Holiday Lights on the River—an annual tradition that transforms Saluda Shoals Park into a shimmering winter wonderland—is now running nightly through December 31. The event features millions of sparkling lights and animated scenes. Now in its 23rd year, Holiday Lights on the River remains the Midlands’ largest drive-through light show,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic has introduced a new all-access subscription option: SCP GO. For just $20 a month per member, the pass provides admission to the SC Phil’s Capital Concerts, special events at the Koger Center, the Prisma Health Presents Andy & Friends Chamber Series, Chamber Crawls, Fireworks with theContinue Reading
The City of Columbia celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on November 15, marking the completion of a major revitalization project that restores one of the city’s most iconic public spaces. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the park’s main stage and oval green, followed by a full dayContinue Reading
On October 20, Riverbanks staff joined partners from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and South Carolina State Parks to release a juvenile green sea turtle named Huntington into an inlet leading to the ocean—near the same area where the turtle originally hatched. Huntington’s release marks another achievementContinue Reading
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and kick off the holiday season. Saluda Shoals Park will hold the annual Sleigh Bell Trot November 24 and the Sleigh Bell Stroll November 25. The after-dark events offer participants a chance to run or walk through Holiday Lights on the River —Continue Reading
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia invites the community to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on Saturday, November 15 at 10 a.m. The weekend celebration marks the revitalization of one of Columbia’s most beloved landmarks, featuring new spaces for recreation, entertainment, and community connection. Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) has announced the selection of Vickie Davis as its new Executive Director. Following a nationwide search, the CCLMC Executive Director Search Committee recommended Davis for the position, earning unanimous approval from the Board of Directors. With more than 25 years of experience inContinue Reading
The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra will open its 23rd season with a concert titled Symphonic Poems on Sunday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. The performance will feature Gershwin’s An American in Paris** along with works by Liszt, Mussorgsky, Price, and Strauss, conducted by Dr. Nathan Tucker. The concert will takeContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host an Accessibility Morning this Saturday, November 8, from 9–11 a.m. Accessibility Morning offers a quieter, sensory-friendly experience designed for children, teens, young adults and adults who are neurodiverse or who have disabilities. Guests may participate in optional adapted activities or explore the museum’sContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is gearing up for a festive holiday season filled with immersive shows, special events, and family-friendly activities. Guests can experience the beauty of the Northern Lights in the planetarium show Áróra, enjoy the return of the popular Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D experience, and exploreContinue Reading