An art exhibit currently residing at The Columbia Metropolitan Airport definitely mirrors the theme of Transitions Homeless Center—the journey home begins here. And an interesting side note—the artists who created these paintings have found their way home after being housed at the center. For the third year, in advance of Transitions Homeless Center’s Reconstructing Home fundraiser, airport officials have graciously […]
Ensemble Eclectica’s “Around The World in 80 Minutes!” features local artists
Ensemble Eclectica is an interdisciplinary artistic non-profit organization that brings together a 15-piece orchestra, live dance, visual arts, and media for an energetic performance. Led by artistic director, Suzanna Pavlovsky, the third annual Ensemble Eclectica’s production, “Around The World in 80 Minutes!” was held August 29 at The Hall on Senate Street. Pavlovsky featured two world premiers in the production—Tarantella […]
Here’s how you can protect over 125 years of history
The Seibels House— Columbia’s oldest remaining building—is in critical need. Proceeds from this year’s Annual Fund will enable Historic Columbia to embark on the structural stabilization of this venerable landmark. Built circa 1796, it has hosted Historic Columbia’s administrative offices and has been a popular destination for private events and weddings since 1984, when its ownership was graciously transferred to […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
West Columbia Augusta Road: A man was arrested at 11 p.m. Saturday after an officer spotted him speeding down the roadway in a vehicle that had its back window view completely blocked because a black trash bag was taped over a broken window. When the officer pulled the driver over and approached him, the man said he “left” his license […]
This Labor Day – the last holiday of summer – dampened by Dorian’s damage
ASK US AT THE STARWhat is the history of Labor Day? This past Labor Day on September 2, traditionally celebrated as the last holiday of summer, was marred by the expected destruction of Hurricane Dorian. Most seriously, of course, was the anticipated toll on people and property. However, there also was a likely significant economic toll as an untold number of travelers changed or […]
Nicknames
Last weekend was Player’s Weekend in Major League Baseball. The players were allowed to ignore corporate restrictions on acceptable content on game day uniforms. Sort of like casual Friday in the corporate world. While I was still an insignificant part of that corporate world, our company decided to make a drastic switch and allow casual Fridays. The decision took six […]
Mirror, mirror…
I’m just saying...When we are small kids, our parents give us boundaries and we (almost) always honored those rules. They would tell us things like “don’t touch the hot stove,” and “don’t jump in any water until you see how deep it is.” They would steer us away from things that could potentially hurt us and if we strayed, there were often […]
Too young to be called “Pops”
40–SomethingMy 16-year-old son calls me “Pops,” and I really hate it. Pops is a name for a grandfather or a blues musician. I have no musical talent, blues or otherwise. So unless one of my three kids is extremely good at hiding things, then I don’t think I’ve earned that nickname, yet. That doesn’t seem to faze my son though. […]
Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center awards college scholarship
The Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center has created a college scholarship in memory of beloved athletic trainer Mary McAllister. McAllister, a Midlands high school athletic trainer, was credited for always putting others before herself. She will be remembered for years to come, thanks to the college scholarship established in her name. The Mary McAllister Annual Memorial scholarship will be awarded each […]
