Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. The competition is an opportunity for young artists (grades K-8) from the Midlands to showcase their talent while celebrating the outdoors, Congaree National Park, and local heritage. This year’s theme is, “Colorful Congaree.” Entries should highlight theContinue Reading
The City of Cayce has announced the return of the Cayce Fall Fest. Fall Fest will be held October 1, from noon – 6 pm at Granby Gardens Park, located at 1800 12th Street in Cayce. The culturally diverse event will have festivities including: live music, a DJ and danceContinue Reading
The League of Women Voters will hold a school board candidate forum on Monday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., at the White Knoll High School Performing Arts Center located at 5643 Platt Springs Road in Lexington. The forum is open to the public and will also be livestreamed on LexingtonContinue Reading
The Columbia Children’s Theatre will present Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical September 17. Shows will take place at 10:30 am and 2 pm September 17, and September 18 at 3pm at Richland Library Sandhills, Auditorium, 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia. General admission tickets are $15. Senior andContinue Reading
The sounds of West and Southern Africa are making their way to the Midlands. Step Afrika. is coming to Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) this Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 pm. “Step Afrika. combines dance, music, and storytelling into a high-energy performance” says Kristin Cobb, executive director ofContinue Reading
With a musical lineage tied to the very essence of traditional Southern folk, down home blues and legendary “swamp” rock, Revisiting Creedence will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 8th annual fundraising event presented by Dominion Energy September 23. All proceeds from this substance-free concert will help raise awareness about the powerContinue Reading
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 22 at 5:30 pm at the SC State House. The Cathy B. Novinger Butterfly Release for Ovarian Cancer is named for the organization’s founder who lost her life to the disease inContinue Reading
The 10th annual Therapalooza event is bigger than ever and will take place at Central Energy September 22. Therapalooza is the largest fundraiser of the year benefiting The Therapy Place, Inc. – a nonprofit pediatric therapy center, providing life-changing therapies (physical, occupational, and speech) and support services to special needsContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host a Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray September 17, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. KMB is seeking volunteers to clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, and natural areas around the lake. Volunteers are invited toContinue Reading
Newberry’s Enoree River Winery announces the music line up for theFall season of “Unpack the Porch” As the Summer season cools, folks turn their attention to getting back outdoors and Newberry’s Enoree River Winery offers the perfect setting for outdoor fun! The popular free music series, “Unpack the Porch” returnsContinue Reading