The South Carolina Philharmonic is bringing live symphonic music to Columbia with two special performances at the Koger Center for the Arts this weekend: Beethoven & Blue Jeans – March 29 at 7:30 PM Family Time with the Phil – March 30 at 3:00 PM (free admission) Beethoven & BlueContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic will presents the 11th Anniversary of Tasting Notes March 31 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the SC State Museum (301 Gervais Street). Tasting Notes is the orchestra’s signature fundraising event. The wine and food celebration will raise funds this year to support the organization’s artistic,Continue Reading
The Chapin Theatre Company is bringing the iconic Broadway musical Chicago to life, with Maggie Baker taking center stage as the ambitious and cunning Roxie Hart. The story follows Roxie, a chorus girl who shoots a furniture salesman and becomes a media sensation during her trial, navigating the world ofContinue Reading
East Coast Premiere of Dreams in Flight Comes to Columbia on February 22 Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic, recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Award for the Arts, continues its 60th Anniversary Season with a highly anticipated performance featuring GRAMMY®-winning banjo duo Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn. The concert,Continue Reading
The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Philharmonic announced yesterday that Music Director Morihiko Nakahara has renewed his contract with the organization through June 30th, 2029. A native of Kagoshima, Japan, Morihiko Nakahara has served as Music Director of the South Carolina Philharmonic since 2008. During the 2024-2025 season,Continue Reading
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Philharmonic has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its Family Time with the Phil and Symphony for All programs. These initiatives aim to make live orchestra music more accessible to diverse audiences. Family Time withContinue Reading
This holiday season, A Magical Cirque Christmas returns with its enchanting blend of acrobatics, magic, and festive charm, delighting audiences across the U.S. The show will stop for one night only at the Koger Center for the Arts on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through theContinue Reading
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday performance as “A Dickens of a Christmas” takes the stage at Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor on Sunday, December 15, at 4 p.m. This unique production, presented as a classic Christmas radio show, features three actors portraying 50 characters, accompanied by the legendary pianist Ed McContinue Reading
The Midlands Light Opera Society will hold auditions for principal roles and chorus sign-ups for Pirates of Penzance on December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room of St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 2827 Wheat Street, Columbia. Callback auditions will follow on December 9 at 6:30 p.m. PerformanceContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic will begin its highly anticipated 60th Anniversary Season with an exciting performance of “Juliet & Her Romeo” on October 18th at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This milestone season opener will feature selections from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet based onContinue Reading
Discount tickets are now available for the 155th South Carolina State Fair, running from October 9-20 in Columbia. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent on admission and ride tickets by purchasing in advance through October 8 at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. Discount Prices: Admission tickets:Continue Reading