Arts & Culture

Cardholders to receive free admission first weekend of Dec.

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Friday, November 30th, 2012, 8:00am

Cardholders to receive free admission first weekend of Dec.

Bank of America is giving bank cardholders free admission to some of the most exciting cultural venues nationwide.

Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 Bank of America will offer cardholders free access to more than 150 cultural institutions in 91 cities across the United States.

In Columbia, residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to EdVenture Children’s museum.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Vote: City Roots is in the running for two national contests

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 11:28pm

City Roots, an urban farm located in downtown Columbia, has been selected as one of 10 national finalists in Green America's People & Planet Award for

View Comments | Post a Comment

Shop this weekend for the perfect Christmas tree

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 11:23am

Shop this weekend for the perfect Christmas tree

Get in the holiday spirit this weekend by visiting one of the three State Farmers Markets to shop for your family’s Christmas tree. Each market has a great selection of Christmas trees including some South Carolina varieties.

State Farmers Market, West Columbia:

Holiday Fun at the Market

-Saturday, December 1 – Noon to 4 p.m.

-3483 Charleston Hwy.

-Enjoy hot coco and Christmas music while you shop for your tree!

Greenville State Farmers Market, Greenville:

View Comments | Post a Comment

Digital TV Customers Can Sample International Premium Channels At No Charge

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, 8:55am

Digital TV Customers Can Sample International Premium Channels At No Charge

Time Warner Cable Digital TV customers sample a wide variety of international premium channels this week as part of a Global Free Preview throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. The preview continues through Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.

View Comments | Post a Comment

SC organizations to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, 8:48am

SC organizations to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance

On Saturday, November 17 at 7pm in front of the State House in Columbia, Palmetto Transgender Association, along with SC Equality and the Harriet Hancock LGBT Center will be holding a candlelight reading of the names of those killed world-wide by trans-phobic violence the previous 12 months.

Scheduled speakers include: Ryan Wilson, Executive Director of SC Equality; Lester Franzen, President of the Board, Harriet Hancock LGBT Center; Amy Garbati of Charleston Area Transgender Support, and Rev. Tiffany Adams.

View Comments | Post a Comment

South Carolina’s 2012 Peanut Crop Shows Promise for Future Growth

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, 9:29am

South Carolina’s 2012 Peanut Crop Shows Promise for Future Growth

This year South Carolina peanut farmers planted a record 105,000 acres of peanuts. Ten years ago that number was just 10,000 acres. The increase is keeping inspectors and crews busy at the nine drying and buying stations across the state. On average, this year’s peanut crop is yielding nearly two tons to the acre.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Nationally Renowned Civil War Artist to Visit State Museum

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, 8:34am

Nationally Renowned Civil War Artist to Visit State Museum

Iconic Civil War artist Mort Künstler will visit the South Carolina State Museum Saturday, Nov. 3, to present gallery talks and autograph books and other items related to his famous paintings.

View Comments | Post a Comment