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Columbia Entertainment News

This page covers popular culture, the arts, media and live events. Reporting follows cultural happenings and the business of entertainment throughout the city.

COLA City Chapter Earns Seven Awards

COLA City Chapter Earns Seven Awards

The Columbia-area chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. was recognized across multiple categories at the 2026 Area IV Virtual Cluster Conference.


Other

Civic

Columbia Groups Host Party at the Polls Event

The Girl Get Up Society and Ju'Stice partnered to boost community voter pledges.


Film

Live Poll

Should your local community invest more in supporting local arts and film production programs?

Urban

Columbia Film Scene Showcases New Creative Works

The 2nd Act Film Project recently premiered 16 original works created by local artists in Columbia.

Columbia Film Scene Showcases New Creative Works

Arts and Theater

Live Poll

Do you believe new public art installations improve the quality of life in your community?

Fine Art

Rainbow Forest Art to Debut in Columbia Tunnel

The Congaree Vista Guild will unveil a new interactive installation in the Lincoln Street Tunnel this Friday.

Rainbow Forest Art to Debut in Columbia Tunnel

Music

Live Poll

Do you believe performing on reality television shows significantly helps young artists build lasting music careers?

Pop

Julia Clark Joined The Voice Competition

The University of South Carolina graduate secured a spot on the show after her blind audition performance.

Julia Clark Joined The Voice Competition

Day to day, that means film openings, concert announcements, media business shifts and the calendar of public performances. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality dictates the pace of outdoor festivals and major venue programming throughout the calendar year. Venue availability and changing consumer habits are the two factors that most often constrain how entertainment offerings take shape.