{"id":8217,"date":"2026-03-16T14:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/16\/koger-center-announces-lineup-for-levitt-amp-columbia-outdoor-concert-series\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:36:12","slug":"koger-center-announces-lineup-for-levitt-amp-columbia-outdoor-concert-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/16\/koger-center-announces-lineup-for-levitt-amp-columbia-outdoor-concert-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Koger Center announces lineup for Levitt AMP Columbia Outdoor Concert Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"298\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Koger Center for the Arts<\/span><\/span> has announced the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a lineup of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Levitt Foundation<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"499\">Concerts will be held on the Plaza Stage on the Koger Center&rsquo;s front lawn from 5&ndash;7 p.m. In the event of rain, performances will move indoors to either the Black Box Theater or the second-floor lobby.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"679\">The series features 10 concerts split between spring and fall seasons. All shows are free and open to the public and will include opportunities for offstage community engagement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"698\"><strong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"698\">Spring lineup<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"900\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6pjz28\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"750\">\n<p data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"750\">April 18: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">River Shook Duo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"195wtxq\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"802\">\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"802\">April 25: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sunny War<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fttayw\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"851\">\n<p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"851\">May 2: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Five OHM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1arndhf\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"900\">\n<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"900\">May 9: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Carolyn Wonderland<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"917\"><strong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"917\">Fall lineup<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1228\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tn9i1e\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"969\">\n<p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"969\">Sept. 10: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Admiral Radio<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lmizpx\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1021\">\n<p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1021\">Sept. 17: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Black Nerd Mafia<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19qcb6d\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1073\">Sept. 24: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Molly Martin<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"afe4so\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1123\">\n<p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1123\">Oct. 1: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kuf Knotz &amp; Christine Elise<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iqap5t\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1175\">Oct. 8: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sam Morrow<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m9d9tp\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1228\">\n<p data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1228\">Oct. 15: <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Making Movies<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1290\">Each concert will also feature a Midlands-based opening act.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1901\">The Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series is designed to highlight <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Columbia<\/span><\/span> as a cultural hub and destination for accessible entertainment. The series is supported by community partners including <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Jasper Project<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">ONE Columbia<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">ColaJazz<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">South Carolina Philharmonic<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">University of South Carolina Student Life<\/span><\/span>, the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement<\/span><\/span>, the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">City of Columbia<\/span><\/span>, the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Columbia Chamber<\/span><\/span> and the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vista Guild<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2268\">Geared toward towns and cities with populations under 250,000, Levitt AMP grantees aim to amplify community pride, enrich lives through free live music and highlight the importance of inclusive public spaces. Communities across the country&mdash;from rural Alaska to Appalachian and Midwestern towns&mdash;host Levitt AMP concerts to strengthen local connections through music.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2329\">Columbia is the only Levitt AMP location in South Carolina.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2486\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Residents can follow updates about the series by visiting the Koger Center website or following <a href=\"https:\/\/levitt.org\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@LevittAmpColumbia<\/a> and @KogerCenterForTheArts on Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Koger Center for the Arts has announced the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a lineup of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the Levitt Foundation. 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