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Actos onstage tap dancing in production of "Anything Goes"

Arts

Raising the curtain on Town Theatre’s 2025-26 season

From “A Christmas Carol” to “Little Shop of Horrors,” Town Theatre’s 106th season has something for every audience member.

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Free summer at the CMA is back

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Calling all young performers

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Led Zeppelin coming to the Koger Center?

This Tuesday, April 8, the music of Led Zeppelin is coming to the Koger Center — here’s how.

Sponsored by South Carolina Philharmonic

Culture

5 independently owned bookstores in Columbia

Find your next page-turner at these bookstores in Columbia where you can browse titles and literally support small businesses.

April 1, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

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Arts

Meet Columbia’s Poet Laureate

Jennifer Bartell Boykin is currently in a four-year role where she uses her background in poetry to encourage appreciation for the art.

March 31, 2025

David Stringer

Tables with white tablecloths line the streets with dozens of people facing the stage. The stage has two visible performers, two singers and a person on the keyboard.

Culture

Live on Lincoln 2025 lineup announced

The showcase of local talent will feature over 10 organizations to raise funds supporting local art and cultural organizations

March 27, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

Toolbox in foreground of photo featuring a group of people wearing white hard hats in museum undergoing renovation

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The CMA’s galleries are temporarily closed — here’s why

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Classical music meets casual cool

Sponsored by South Carolina Philharmonic

A GIF of attendees holding lanterns at Artista Vista.

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This event will get your creative juices flowing

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It’s time to register for summer camp at EdVenture

Don’t wait to sign up for these can’t-miss camps for kids.

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