One Columbia for Arts and Historic Preservation, born out of Mayor Benjamin's 2010 transition team for Arts and Historic Preservation, has two primary roles: to advise and to amplify.
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One Month, One Columbia
The One Month of April is behind us, but eight more months of incredible arts and history are still ahead in 2012. View our video montage of just a few of more than 200 April events for a taste of what's to come.
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What's Happening This Week: May 16 - 22, 2012
May 16, 2012
For many of us, this is the last weekend before school lets out for the summer and schedules take us out of town. Take advantage of all the …
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One Month, Hundreds of Events
May 4, 2012
Last night we celebrated one famously hot and surprisingly cool month. April 2012 was host to an incredible number of events; hundreds in fact.
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Got Bracelets? Get PRIZES!
May 2, 2012
April is over and we're celebrating a famously hot and surprisingly cool month Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Tapp's Art Center on Main Street …
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Featured Events
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The wrap party at Tapp's Art Center
last night drew a big crowd who enjoyed dancing and lessons from
Southern Grooveline and an incredible preview of Workshop Theater's
upcoming show Wild Party by Andrew Lippa. Jasper Magazine
added to the fun hosting an installment of 6 Word Essay and we gave
away 100 tickets to dance and theatre performances courtesy of USC
Theatre and Dance Departments. Read more.
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Mayor Benjamin's Famously Hot Bike Tour
Mayor Benjamin's Famously Hot Bike Tour was a big success. More than 100 joined the Mayor, Councilman Newman, and Chief Police Randy Scott and team for a 2 mile bike ride through historic downtown Columbia. Click here to see photos from the event.
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One awesome community project! Jeffrey Day's Install It 2 opened at Artista Vista on Thursday, April 26. If you missed the event, you still have a whole month to view the installations around downtown Columbia. Click here to learn more about Install It 2 and see a map of each of the 7 installations.
Upcoming Events
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Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2011
May 18, 2012 to Aug 26, 2012
Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2011 looks at the evolution and influences of abstract painting and sculpture in South Carolina.
The exhibit includes work by pioneering artists such as William Halsey, Corrie...Read More
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Mark Hayes with the Lexington County Choral Society
May 18, 2012 to May 18, 2012
Master Composer/arranger/pianist Mark Hayes will be giving 1 performance only with the Lexington County Choral Society on Friday night, May 18 at 7:30 PM at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church.Read More
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Happy Hour History Tours of Main Street
May 18, 2012 to May 25, 2012
Columbia's Main Street boasts architectural styles spanning three centuries that speak to the tastes, interests, and aspirations of persons living and working in South Carolina's second state capital. This guided tour offers insight into the...Read More