Artist Registration Deadline is 
FRIDAY, APRIL 1
to participate in 701 CCA Columbia Open Studios
Any artist with a working studio in Richland or Lexington
County may participate May 21-22, 2011!
701 CCA Columbia Open Studios weekend
MAY 21-22
Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm; Sunday noon - 6:00pm
they will be publishing maps to artists' studios throughout Richland and Lexington Counties, as well as artists' statements, portfolio images and contact info in a 16-page, full-color program which will be distributed statewide as an insert in The State in mid-May.
For more info, to read the FAQs (and soon, to see the program and map online), visithttp://www.columbiaopenstudios.org
ARTISTIC EVENTS happening soon...
Friday March 25th Stillhouse live music rocks the new Utopia at 3830 Rosewood Dr. 830-1130PM
March 25 Alternique at the ART Bar Alternacirque returns to Art Bar after a long winter nap to resume our monthly street shows. We'll be here the fourth Friday of every month through October, with no cover charge (we do solicit tips). All ages outdoors, 21+ indoors in case of weather. Two different sets at 9:30 and 10:30. We're doing all pastiche jam sets this year, so anything goes.
Sunday March 27th .at The Big Ugly... Jean Bourque will be painting to live music with the Reggae musicians at 931 Senate St. Columbia. Enjoy the sounds of "Jahson and The Natty Vibes Band". The Natty Vibes Band kick off Sunday night reggae night!
Tuesday March 29th Pamela Dale hosts Open mic and songwriters night at Jake's kickstand off exit 101a in Ballentine (Irmo). Come out and play, bring your favorite musical instrument
Thursday March 31 Open Mic 8-11pm Keith Bates will emcee the open mic at Utopia Grill in their new location at 3830A Rosewood Dr. Columbia in the Jim Casey Fireworks building. Kathy Siokas has expanded her food offerings and you can enjoy dinner with your music. REDD WYNE will be playing and special guests.
***April 1st, 6:30-8:30 PM -ART gallery SOLO show for Jean Bourque, @ Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery & Coffee Bar, 906 Knox Abbott one mile from USC in beautiful Cayce, SC. Show featuring art painted to live music by Jean Bourque April1-30, gallery hours Mon-Sat 10-6 pm. Opening Reception April 1st with live music by REDD WYNE, poems by Al Bee, and special guests. refreshments by the $2.49 Cleaners.
April 2nd ... Jean Bourque paints to live music jam at the Doby's private party for a special woman at 488 Fire Branch Rd. Lexington 5pm until.
***April 4th, 6-8:30 PM - Having Our Say: A Literary Fusion, @ Eu Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue & North Main. An evening of music, poetry, spoken word and dialogue based on Having Our Say, The Delany Sisters’ First 100 years. Contact: Jerleannoble@yahoo.com 803-466-6550
***April 7th - First Thursday’s @ Anastasia & Friends Gallery, Urban Tour 2011(great music & art) 7-10 PM and @ F.O.M., The Art Cirque, 6-9 PM – FREE – across from the Columbia Museum of Art on Main Street in beautiful downtown Columbia. First Thursday on Main St. is a monthly event in lovely downtown Columbia where artists meet and greet the public and share their work.
April 8th Jean Bourque paints to live music at the charity fundraiser held for Chords for Kids at the White Mule. Musical guests include Prettier Than Matt and Deleveled.
April 9th Jean Bourque paints to live music at the Sumter Opera House on Main St. with a 16 piece Jazz ensemble to honor Jazz month in Sumter, SC. Event starts at 5pm. Tickets available...in advance.
April 12th the DUBA band plays live at Jillians in the Vista on Gervais
April 14th Keith Bates of Redd Wyne hosts Open Mic at Utopia. come out with your music and sing a song or just dance along! 8pm until
April 16th 10 am Clay Workshop City of Columbia with clay artist Amy Sanders
April 16th Crafty Feast downtown Columbia featuring arts and crafts
April 16th REDD WYNE performs at The Cafe Strudel, State St. West Columbia, SC
April 27th REDD WYNE performs at Awenda Green in the Charleston, SC area
April 28th Artists Vista in the Vista Gervais St area artist crawl and a multitude of artists showing their art from 5-9pm. Special events all over the vista... watch facebook for details.
April 29th Color the Arts Fundraiser
April 30th Rosewood Area Crayfish Festival with live music and art throughout the day and evening.
The next Mind Gravy is April 13th; Michael Lythgoe of Aiken, SC will be the featured poet. More on Michael in another email.
Roy Seeger – April 27th
Moody Black presents the Upstate SC poetry slam teams-Say What & Say Word – May 11th
Libby Bernardin- May 25th (she will have a new chapbook available)
Upcoming Columbia Poetry/Arts Events:
**Every Tuesday, VerseWorks poetry @ the Art Bar(9-12 PM, free)
Every Tuesday Songwriter Open Mic with Pamela Dale at Jakes Kickstand near Jim Hudson Toyota exyt 101a off I26, just north of Columbia and Harbison in Ballentine.
**First Thursday, Art, Music, Poetry & more @ beautiful downtown Columbia on Main St. between Hampton & Blanding(6-10 PM, free)
Every Thursday Open Mic at Utopia Rosewood Columbia
Second Monday monthly meeting from Sept to May Trenholm Artists Guild meets off Decker in the Dentsville area. More info at www.trenholmartistsguild.org
Second Monday every month SC Musicians and Songwriters Guild check website for locations of meetings
**Second Monday, Columbia Writer’s Alliance www.colawriters.com (6:30 PM)
**Second & Fourth Tuesdays, The Writer’s Group contact bauerwesteren@yahoo.com (6:30 PM)
Third Tuesday Reiki Workshops with Susan Hawfer
Third Thursday Seven Oaks Art league at Seven Oaks Rec ctr off St Andrews Rd
Mind Gravy is hosted by Al Bee(Black) albeemindgravy@gmail.com 803-608-3057 cell. Interested poets and performance artists, contact Al.
Remember
Continue to create your art!
&
Shop merchants who support the arts!
