The Dutch Fork Choral Society will begin rehearsals for the 2019-2020 Season August 27 at 7 pm at Chapin United Methodist Church. All Voice parts are needed. Fees for the year are $60 plus $8 for a Messiah Score. Dr. Kirstina Collins will be the director. This Season, DFCS willContinue Reading
The Newberry Opera House is set to unveil its 22nd season. With new programming and new paint on walls, The Opera House is ready to raise the curtain on another season with a variety of shows and experiences for everyone. Tickets went on sale to the public today, Thursday, AugustContinue Reading
The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble to present “The Art of the Big Band” on August 24 The South Carolina Jazz Masterworks Ensemble is comprised of many of the most outstanding jazz musicians, soloists, and bandleaders from across the Carolinas. The band will open its second season at the Harbison TheatreContinue Reading
Nonprofit to hold photography exhibit showcasing veteran work The Big Red Barn Retreat is kicking off a photography exhibit titled, “Healing Lenses” at Stormwater Studios in downtown Columbia on Thursday, September 19 from 5-8 p.m. The 40-piece exhibit will showcase the work of veterans who have participated in the BigContinue Reading
A Community Art Project The Arts Sail into Chapin is a community art project collaboration between the Crooked Creek Art League (CCAL) and the Town of Chapin. The concept for the project is emblematic of the town itself, 13 free standing aluminum sailboats artistically painted and embellished by local artistsContinue Reading
A boating safety class will be held August 17 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at ECPI University, Suite 300, 250 Berryhill Road in Columbia. The course, About Boating Safely, taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, is certified by South Carolina DNR. Students who pass the course will beContinue Reading
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting Dining on the Dam April 5 next year from 4 pm to 8 pm. At the inaugural dinner held this year, 1,300 guests from the Midlands community and beyond walked the Lake Murray Dam and enjoyed dishes that incorporated CertifiedContinue Reading
Since 1944, Smokey Bear has taught millions of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. Come celebrate Smokey Bear as he turns 75 this Friday, August 9. See Smokey in person, enjoy refreshments and have your picture taken with him. The festivities will begin at the Francis Marion & SumterContinue Reading
The Irmo Tractor Supply Company store will host a backyard poultry event August 10, providing customers with the opportunity to learn how to care for and manage an at-home flock. “The popularity of raising backyard poultry continues to grow year after year,” said Clyde, manager of the Irmo Tractor SupplyContinue Reading
Lexington High School will host a Recycling Drop-off Event for county residents only August 10 from 9 am to 1 pm. County residents are encouraged to bring electronics, household hazardous waste, paper documents to be shred on-site, donations for male veterans and donations for Goodwill to Lexington High School’s TechnologyContinue Reading
Veterans Health Fair on August 29, 2019 at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center Soldiers Empowerment Group Assisting Military Individuals is sponsoring a free, one day state-wide Veterans Health Fair at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center located at 1066 Sunset Blvd in Columbia, SC. Booths will be open fromContinue Reading