COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Museum will host an Accessibility Morning Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., offering individuals, families and groups a more disability-friendly museum experience. The program features a quieter, sensory-friendly environment, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and other accessibility resources. Guests who areContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina State Museum will welcome artists, curators, cultural leaders and arts supporters from across the state for Artist Homecoming 2026: Elements of Craft, a two-day celebration of South Carolina’s arts community October 8-9. “We are very excited to be back for our third year ofContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) has announced a lineup of nationally recognized fishing tournaments coming to Lake Murray during the 2026-27 season. The events will bring professional bass anglers, kayak competitors and amateur fishermen to the Midlands, along with spectators and outdoor enthusiasts. The tournaments are expectedContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tourism leaders from across the Midlands gathered Aug. 27 for the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board’s annual meeting, celebrating another year of growth while looking ahead to the 100th anniversary of Lake Murray in 2027. The annual meeting brought together tourism partners, community leaders, stakeholdersContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host Lunar Eclipse Night at the Museum from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, August 27, giving guests an opportunity to experience a rare celestial event from the Museum’s Observatory terrace overlooking Columbia’s Vista. “Lunar eclipses are one of those rare opportunities where youContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced its 2026-27 season, “Find Your Sound,” a lineup of concerts exploring identity, connection and the power of music to reflect the human experience. The season at the Koger Center for the Arts includes six Capital Concerts, along with special performances designed to appeal toContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum has announced Big Percy, a monumental sweetgrass basket created by master artisan Corey Alston, is the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest sweetgrass basket. The Museum will also celebrate this exciting achievement with Alston at a special event August 7, featuring liveContinue Reading
Drew Baron joined the orchestra July 13 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic has appointed Drew Baron as its new Director of Marketing. Baron officially joined the organization July 13, 2026, after serving as Executive Producer and Content Strategist at the Columbia Museum of Art, where he led strategicContinue Reading
“Video Games In Concert” set for Aug. 22 at Koger Center for the Arts COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic will take audiences on a musical journey through some of gaming’s most beloved adventures during Video Games In Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Koger CenterContinue Reading
Capital City/Lake Murray Country hosted one of the Southeast’s longest-running Fourth of July traditions with the annual Lake Murray Independence Day Celebration, featuring a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Murray. Since 1989, Capital City/Lake Murray Country has produced the annual celebration, launching synchronized fireworks from two locations—Dreher Island and SpenceContinue Reading
CHAPIN – Thousands of music fans and boaters are expected to gather on Lake Murray this Saturday, July 11, for Reggaetronic Presents Lake Murray Palooza, one of South Carolina’s largest on-the-water music festivals. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fat Frogs Marina, 1701 DreherContinue Reading