Student Artwork Chosen for 'Art of Healing' Show

The students' artwork will be on display at the Columbia Museum of Art and at Lexington Medical Center.

The artwork of four Lexington One students will be on display at the Columbia Museum of Art through March 9 and in the Lexington Medical Center lobby through April 7.  The students entered their artwork in the 2013 “Art of Healing” art competition sponsored by Lexington Medical Center in partnership with the Columbia Museum of Art. The paintings, photographs and sculptures expressed a concept of the "Art of Healing." Each student wrote a description providing background information about each piece and explaining how it depicts healing. Artwork by Lexington High student Savannah Goff, Pelion High students Angel Fish and Jessica Padgett and White Knoll High student Anna-Marie Richardson was selected for the art show. Five other Lexington …

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Another Fight Over Arts Commission Brewing?

Gov. Haley has suggested that the agency be rolled up into the State Museum, but critics say it would mean the loss of jobs and federal grant money.

Last year Gov. Nikki Haley de-funded the South Carolina Arts Commission when she vetoed its funding in the budget, saying it had bloated administrative expenses. At the time, Haley said that while she appreciated the importance of the arts, its funding was not one of the core functions of government. A massive protest at the Statehouse followed. Both the House and Senate overrode the governor's veto and the Commission was saved. This year, another fight looms. In her executive budget proposal, Haley has suggested the Commission be rolled into the operations of the State Museum, which would eliminate the position of Executive Director while keeping the grants program intact. One of the main functions of the Commission is to give grant money…

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White Knoll High Student Wins State Playwriting Contest

Two of Phylisha Mace's plays will be featured in the S.C. Thespian High School Theatre Festival.

The Palmetto Dramatic Association’s S.C. Thespian High School Theatre Festival, held from Feb. 22–24, will feature two original plays written by White Knoll High School junior Phylisha Mace.  Mace submitted two plays in the S.C. Original One-Act High School Playwriting Contest. From all of the entries submitted, judges selected three plays for high school students to perform during the festival. Mace’s plays earned two of the three featured slots at the festival. One of her plays, entitled “Stumped,” tells the story of Oak who wants nothing more than to discover his purpose in life, to have fantastic adventures and see what the world could hold for him. The one thing standing in his way is the fact that he’s a tree and everybody knows …

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Calling all Midlands ladies! Patch is giving away two free tickets to the SHE convention this weekend at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.  To enter, just fill out the above form to enter your email in the drawing. The tickets are two one-day adult passes to the convention worth $16. A Patch editor will meet you at the door on the day and time you choose to go to give you the tickets.  Got questions? Call us at 803-381-8444 or email Jessie.Gable@patch.com. 

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Altered Book Art Exhibit Opens Saturday at Lexington Main Library

The exhibit includes a collection of 13 altered books created by 13 women artists.

An art exhibit including a collection of 13 altered books created by 13 women artists will be on display at the Lexington Main Library starting Saturday.  "Volumes: women bound by art" was the idea of artists Susan Livingston and Doni Jordan, according to midlandsbiz.com. Each artist was given a volume of an oversized trade journal and complete artistic freedom for the project. The artists who participated include art professors, potters, fiber artists, graphic designers, illustrators, mixed media artists, painters and photogrphers.  The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 28. 

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Lexington High School Art Club Donates Time and Talent at Oak Grove Elementary

Several Lexington High students volunteered to paint "The Leader in Me" wall at Oak Grove Elementary.

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Lexington High Student Marches in Macy's All-American Band

Melanie Winn recently earned a spot on the prestigious band.

Lexington High School student Melanie Winn recently earned a spot on the Macy's All-American High School Band. Winn, a student at Lexington High, earned her spot on the prestigious band based on a written application, audition tape and her exceptional musical talent demonstrated by the fact that she has made the South Carolina All-State Band for five years in a row. Submitted by Lexington One.

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White Knoll High Orchestra Student Earns All-State Chair

Jacob Surak recently earned a top six rating of cellists in the state.

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White Knoll High Theater Student Receives Award

Wes Williams received an award for best supporting actor for his role in "Rabbit Hole."

White Knoll theater student Wes Williams recently received an award for best supporting actor. Williams participated in the South Carolina Theatre Association’s High School Theatre Festival where he received the award for his performance in the one-act play, “Rabbit Hole.”  He is the first student at White Knoll High to receive this award. Submitted by Lexington One.

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