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🎼 Melodies across the Midlands
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The program’s grand finale is a free concert at Irmo Community Park. | Photo by SC Philharmonic
The South Carolina Philharmonic is composing a new tune for community engagement. Next week, the Phil will leave the concert hall behind and head to Irmo for its inaugural “Music in My Neighborhood” series beginning Monday, April 8 through Saturday, April 13.

The free concerts — thanks to the Central Carolina Community Foundation, the South Carolina Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts — transform everyday venues like coffee shops, libraries, and even Irmo Community Park’s amphitheater into lively stages for performances.

Community Engagement

“The SC Phil believes everyone deserves to enjoy high-quality live music experiences,” said Susan Cafferty, Director of Education and Community Outreach. By performing in everyday spaces, the series orchestrates a unique connection between musicians and the Midlands community, breaking down barriers to cultural access.

Educational Impact

Philharmonic musicians will visit local schools and provide a symphony of interactive learning opportunities, offering students educational experiences and inspiring future maestros. This aligns with the orchestra’s mission to support local education through the arts.

Cultural Enrichment

The series comes to a crescendo at the grand finale full orchestra concert at the Irmo Amphitheatre, a celebration that underscores the importance of arts in the community. It showcases the transformative power of music, enriching the cultural landscape of the Midlands.

Through “Music in My Neighborhood,” the South Carolina Philharmonic not only entertains but educates, aiming to make a lasting cultural impact on the community. This immersive series demonstrates how classical music can be a vibrant part of everyday life.
 
Events
 
Friday, April 5
  • Spring Break with Sally Salamander | Friday, April 5-Sunday, April 7 | Times vary | Columbia SC Visitors Center, 1120 Lincoln St., Columbia | Free | Start at the Columbia Visitors Center to get your guide book and set out on a scavenger hunt through the downtown area to find Sally.
  • Midlands Clay Arts Society Spring Sale | Friday, April 5-Saturday, April 6 | Times vary | Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton St., Columbia | Free | Local ceramic artists will showcase their sculptural, functional, and whimsical wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramic art.
  • Brew 2 Build | Friday, April 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $15-$35 | This night will feature 100+ unlimited brews to sample from across the nation, including alcohol-free selections + specialty waters.
Saturday, April 6
  • Annual Herb Festival | Saturday, April 6 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington | Free | Activities include a plant sale with many varieties of herbs, herbs and plant-related vendors, food vendors, and free herb mini-demonstrations.
  • Columbia International Festival | Saturday, April 6-Sunday, April 7 | Times vary | SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $7-$10 | Enjoy music, culture, food, and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races, and language groups represented in SC.
Sunday, April 7
  • Farmers Market and Plant Swap | Sunday, April 7 | 1-4 p.m. | Irmo Community Park 7507 Eastview Dr., Irmo | Free | Shop for fresh-off-the-farm veggies, meats, honey, and several artisans with handmade items.
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7 reasons to experience this year’s Artista Vista
A collection of handmade post-modernist lamps with unconventional designs at Lewis + Clark, a studio, workshop and gallery in Columbia.
Check out handmade post-modernist lamps at Lewis + Clark, a studio, workshop, and gallery in Columbia. | Photo by Tony Claremont
Looking for a unique way to spend your weekend while supporting local artists? Enter: Columbia’s 32nd annual Artista Vista, happening April 19-21 in the heart of The Vista.

Whether you’re an art connoisseur or simply curious about exploring your creative side, this free event will get your creative juices flowing. And while you’re in the area, don’t forget to check out works of art at:
  1. One Eared Cow Glass
  2. Lewis + Clark (think: contemporary furniture, fine art, lighting, and robot art)
  3. Stormwater Studios: A space dedicated to working artists
  4. City Art: An art gallery and full line artist supply store
  5. Carol Saunders Gallery
  6. 701 CCA: View works of contemporary art at this gallery, free to the public
  7. New art galleries like Mike Brown Contemporary, and SOULHaus
 
News Notes
 
Coming Soon
  • The NCAA Basketball Tournament may be coming to a close, but Teriyaki Madness is just beginning. Teriyaki Madness is set to open on Friday, April 12 at 942 Harden St., across from Food Lion in Five Points. The menu includes a variety of bowls like spicy tofu and chicken katsu.
Sports
  • Big Gamecock Weekend is set for Thursday, April 19 to Saturday, April 21, featuring the Garnet and Black Spring Game and the Cocky Trot 5K. This year there will be a Junior Gamecock Club movie night at Williams-Brice Stadium. The free-to-attend Spring Game kicks off on Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. (Gamecocks Online)
Watch
  • Well, this is a Lexington first. Watch the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales parade down Main Street on Thursday, April 25, at 11:30 a.m. Witness these majestic horses, symbols of Budweiser since 1933, as they deliver beer to local businesses, tracing a route from Main Street to North Lake Drive.
Transit
  • Volunteers are needed for Pedestrian + Bicyclist Counts next week. Help shape Cola’s landscape by ensuring all transit modes are included in traffic studies. Counts are on weekends or weekdays. Sign up now to select your location and date.
Award
  • Free Times “Best of Columbia 2024 Nominations” are now open, inviting the community to vote for your favorites across multiple categories, from food and entertainment to services and professionals. Nominate your favorite local businesses today.
Listen
  • Will the Panthers trade for a wide reciever ahead of the draft? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Arts
  • Get ready for a thrilling display of canine intelligence + entertainment at the Newberry Opera House, on Sunday, April 21. Watch The Perondi’s Stunt Dogs jump, flip, and dance their way into your heart — all while enjoying complimentary treats from Pelican’s Snoballs. See showtimes.*
Giveaway
  • It’s Hotel Trundle’s birthday, but you get the presents: You and five of your closest friends could win a night’s stay at The Flutter Wing, complete with dinner + drinks on the rooftop patio courtesy of City Grit. Enter to win.*
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