Monday, May 13, 2013
Acclaimed group from Atlanta area sets June dates in South Carolina.
From Spivey Hall Children's Choir: The Spivey Hall Children’s Choir will be performing concerts in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina during its 2013 Summer Tour. In Columbia, Dr. Martha Shaw will conduct the internationally recognized choral group in a joint workshop/performance with The Young Sandlapper Singers at St. Michael and All the Angels Episcopal Church. In Charleston, the singers will perform at four senior community centers, as well as during the prestigious Spoleto USA festival as part of the Piccolo Spoleto program. The Spivey Hall Children’s Choir’s June appearances in South Carolina are part of its “Give Back” program. During these regional tours, which occur every three years, the choir typically performs at assisted …
Patch is giving away two tickets to the Saturday performance of Compagnie Käfig.
Are you ready for Spoleto? Patch is giving away two tickets to the Compagnie Käfig performance on the night of May 25. So what exactly is Compagnie Käfig? According to the Spoleto website: When Compagnie Käfig first appeared at Spoleto Festival USA in 2002, the relatively unknown young troupe was an instant audience hit. Since then the innovative hip-hop ensemble, under the superb direction of choreographer Mourad Merzouki, has become an international phenomenon, touring the world with sold out performances. Inspired by an encounter with eleven young dancers from the shantytowns of Brazil, Merzouki created Correriaand Agwa, two heart-stopping works that showcase a sensational combination of athletic samba, hip-hop, and capoeira dance …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Congrats to these few folks who will be going to the Kenny Chesney concert on Saturday!
Jaquelyn Garcia of Columbia, Shannon Badger of Griffin, GA, Anita Burgos of Easley and Hayley Robinson of North Charleston were the lucky winners of the Kenny Chesney tickets to this weekend's concert in Columbia. Stay with your local Patch for more contests.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Several students won individual awards for playwriting or acting.
White Knoll High thespian students traveled to Lander University to compete in the 2013 Palmetto Dramatic Association and S.C. Thespian High School Theatre Festival where they received multiple awards. The group was awarded superior play production for “Stumped,” which was written and directed by White Knoll student Phylisha Mace, and “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse.” They also received superior ratings in make-up design and ensemble acting. The talented group included White Knoll students Caitlyn Alford, Brittany Branham, Jordan Bowen, David Brackett, Devon Catoe, Rene Claspill, Caroline Clarke, Kaitlyn Dillard, Nina Forsyth, Matt Hill, Kyle McGee, Shepherd Pinney, Jawan Pringle, Jennifer Rambo, Megan Schulke, Kayla Teets, Sam …
Friday, March 22, 2013
All you have to do is blog on Patch about your experiences.
Local artists open their studios to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Do you love art? Have you ever wanted to visit an artist's studio? If you answered yes, then keep reading. For two days, art lovers will have the opportunity to visit the studios of nearly 60 local artists in both Richland and Lexington counties through 701 Center for Contemporary Art's Columbia Open Studios. The free weekend-long tour allows the public to meet and interact with artists, and see their creative process. The tours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday. To help you determine which studio you want to visit, pick up a copy of the Columbia Open Studios guide at 701 Center for Contemporary Art, 701 Whaley Street Columbia and in this week's issue of the Free Times or view it online here. Below is a …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The band performed at the S.C. Band Directors Association Concert Festival Tuesday.
The Gilbert High School symphonic band won all superiors - the highest rating - at the S.C. Band Directors Association Concert Festival at Lexington High School this week. See video of the band performing above or watch it on YouTube.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
All you have to do is blog on Patch about your experiences.
Do you keep your family updated via blog? Why not blog through Patch and experience Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream at Colonial Life Arena on opening night one April 11! Patch bloggers will get the royal treatment with a special Q&A session before the show followed by a photo opportunity with a Princess. Participating is simple. All you'll have to do is post show information frequently and share your experiences at the show with other Patch readers via blog and social media! Ten to 15 parent bloggers will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to put on and be part of the newest thrilling show to hit the ice! Each participating parent blogger will receive two (2) tickets for them and their child to attend the preshow and main …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The students performed with other SC students at the S.C. Music Educators Convention.
Nine students from Lexington One were selected to be a part of the South Carolina Elementary Honor Choir. They performed at the South Carolina Music Educators Convention in February. The students selected were: They were selected to perform with the prestigious choir after being nominated by their music teacher and performing an extensive audition that included an echo melodic pattern, harmony and an a cappella piece. Once accepted into the choir, students began practicing with their music teachers to prepare for the concert at the S.C. Music Educators Convention, held from Feb. 7 to 9. At the convention, Lexington One students joined with other students from across the state to form the S.C. Honor Choir. Students rehearsed together for …
Krys
1:05 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
I would love to see this show! I'm semi new to Charleston and have a friend visiting but not much in the budget for these shows!!! Thanks for the chance to win! Hoping to experience the festival. more ›