Columbia Music Festival Association

Columbia Music Festival Association Presents "The Nutcracker"
2022-11-25 19:30 UTC | Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet for the magical performance of “The Nutcracker.” Watch this glittering holiday classic come to life with spectacular talent and special guest artists. This special performance honors the City of Columbia and Richland County First Responders. As the only Ballet Company in the Midlands with a full live orchestra and chorus, it is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season! Excitement for all ages. See the stars of tomorrow with the stars of today on The Township stage in this magnificent production!

Columbia Music Festival Association Presents "The Nutcracker"
2022-11-23 10:00 | Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet for the magical performance of “The Nutcracker.” Watch this glittering holiday classic come to life with spectacular talent and special guest artists. As the only Ballet Company in the Midlands with a full live orchestra and chorus, it is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season! Excitement for all ages. See the stars of tomorrow with the stars of today on The Township stage in this magnificent production!

“Coffeeshop” an Eclectic Exhibition of Art
2022-11-17 00:00 - 2022-11-19 00:00 | 831 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, 831 Gervais St., COLUMBIA, SC, 29201, United States
In association with Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health 2022
The Columbia Music Festival Association and Garvin Design Group will present “Coffeeshop” an Eclectic Exhibition of Art. The works shown in the former Starbucks location are from several artists currently studying and making art in the Capital City. In conjunction with Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health, this will be the first time these works will be shown by these emerging artists. While visiting the space viewers can also talk and meet with the artists to learn how their artistic practice has evolved while living here and their future plans for enriching the arts community in Columbia.
WHO:
Presenters: Columbia Music Festival Association Garvin Design Group
Artists: Jordan Dantzler Karl Dickey Addison Graham Kelley Green Cicely Hill Anna Grace Lafaye Kelley Pettibone Nina Rastgar
Samantha Reali Anna Schumann
WHERE:831 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Former site of Starbucks Coffee Shop on the corner of Gervais and Lincoln
WHAT: A group exhibition of art by local, new, and emerging artists
WHEN: Thurs. Nov. 17th 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Open for viewing along with Vista Lights; Presented by Prisma Health celebration
Fri. Nov. 18th 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Sat. Nov. 19th 11:00am – 6:00pm

Future Labs and CMFA Present: “Tomorrow Is Promised” Art NFT Showcase
2022-11-17 - 2022-11-19 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
An art exhibition in association with Vista Lights; Presented by Prisma Health 2022
The Columbia Music Festival Association will be presenting Shayne Anthony “Tomorrow Is Promised” Art NFT showcase. The works shown in the CMFA ArtSpace are inspired by the world view of Video Director and Architectural Photographer Shayne Anthony. Future Labs will also make present a series of specialized digital encrypted art NFTs, works displayed on multiple TV monitors, and several images produced on high-gloss glass prints, all in a live setting. In conjunction with Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health, this will be the first time these works will be shown publicly by this nationally known artist. While visiting the facility viewers can also anticipate an educational component to learn more about this new and exciting artistic discipline.

Thurs. Nov. 17th 6:00pm – 10:00pm Exhibition Opens
Fri. Nov. 18th 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Sat. Nov. 19th 11:00am – 7:00pm Reception 7:00pm – 10:00pm

"LionHeart" (formally of BluprintX) Krump Workshop
2022-10-22 20:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
This workshop, led by LionHeart, prepares students for “underground” freestyle sessions catering to every form of dance from Contemporary, to Hip Hop, to Krump. Expect a judge free zone full of talented individuals of ALL levels expressing themselves on the dance floor in ways unimaginable. Supporting one another and uplifting each other with pure ENERGY. Hope to see you there!

Columbia Repertory Dance Company: NEXT
2022-09-10 19:30, 2022-09-09 19:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Columbia Repertory Dance Company is moving to the next stage. We’re celebrating the next chapter with our third annual Summer Concert and our first as a Non-Profit Organization. South Carolina dancers, choreographers, musicians and designers join together to deliver NEXT, a three day event at the Columbia Music Festival Association. Featuring choreography by Angela Gallo, Erin Bailey, Dale Lam, Ashlee Taylor and Artistic Director Stephanie Wilkins.

Broad River Business Alliance On Sessions Presents: The Seduction Experience
2022-09-03 19:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
An adult contemporary jazz and blues special.On Sessions Presents Columbia’s Hottest Ticket of the Season!
THE SEDUCTION EXPERIENCE LIVE
A Sexy Theatre Showcase Live at the Columbia Music Festival Association (Black Box Theatre)
Hosted by South Carolina’s Duke of Soul Javar Juarez & The Incomparable Ms. Kayla Joy
Featuring: Sexy Cabaret, Adult Stories, Contortionist, Live Performances, Sexy Stories Live on Stage!

Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet: "The Nutcracker" Auditions
2022-08-20 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Come be a part of “The Nutcracker!” Join Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet for auditions for the glittering Thanksgiving Holiday tradition. From mice and flowers to everything in between don’t miss being a part of the stars of today!

Creative Stylez Dance Company Benefit Performance
2022-08-13 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Creative Stylez Dance Company will be presenting a benefit performance at the CMFA ArtSpace.

South Carolina Shakespeare Company Auditions for Fall Production
2022-07-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-17 16:00 - 18:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Auditions are to be held for SC Shakespeare Company’s fall production, Much Ado About Nothing at the CMFA Black Box Theater Sunday 7/17/22 4:00pm – 6:00pm and Monday 7/18/22 7:00pm – 9:00pm. This production is scheduled to be performed Sept. 30th and Oct 1st 7:30pm and Oct. 9th and 16th 4:00pm. www.shakespearesc.org

Creative Stylez Dance Company: Artist Benefit Showcase
2022-06-25 19:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join us as we showcase some of South Carolina’s best Hip Hop & RnB talent. This will be our first benefit showcase and all proceeds will go to Creative Stylez Dance 2022 competition team. Not only will you see some great performances but its also to help our students get to their national competition in Tennessee. Please come out to support our local talent and our students.

An Evening with Columbia Repertory Dance Company
2022-06-18 19:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Coming off a recent performance at Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Columbia Repertory Dance Company will hold a social “evening with the company.” This event will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the artists, explore the vision that inspired the work, and meet other supporters of CRDC. Throughout the night attendees can expect to enjoy food, drink, discussion, and live dance interludes.
$25 suggested donation

LionHeart of BluprintX Presents: Rumble City 5
2022-06-10 20:00 - 23:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The exclusive annual event of the Carolinas makes it’s HUGE return featuring some the best dancers in the world of Krump!
Friday Night Workshop – $10

Creative Stylez Dance Company - Children's Stage Performance - Micheal Jackson Tribute
2022-05-28 12:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join us as we take you through some fun music videos and performances of the late Micheal Jackson.
We are Creative Stylez Dance Company, home of the award winning CSDC Competition Team. Our mission of Creative Stylez Dance is to provide dance education on multiple dance styles, technique, discipline, self-confidence, and team work to the children of our community regardless of race, gender, and religion. We provide a family oriented environment where our students feel love and support. We are known to enhance our students self-confidence and prepare them for the dance world.

CMFA Presents: ABCB/CDE Repertory Performance and New Works
2022-05-14 19:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Professional staff of the Center for Dance Education and pre-professional students perform excerpts from traditional classical ballet repertory, contemporary, modern, Broadway, jazz, to new, innovative works.
CDE has two separate performance opportunities for Early Childhood through Youth class divisions. Dancers hone their performing skills through the annual student productions at the CMFA ArtSpace.
Doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins. Pre-order tickets strongly encouraged. Call: 803-771-6303

Palmetto Conservatory of Dance: Cinderella
2022-05-07 19:30, 2022-05-06 19:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Palmetto Conservatory of Dance presents a production of Cinderella and her journey of meeting the prince at the ball.

Doors open at 7:00pm

CMFA Presents: Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet's "Cinderella"
2022-04-24 15:00, 2022-04-23 19:30, 2022-04-22 10:00 | Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet presents their award winning production of this classic fairy tale on stage at the historic Township Auditorium. With a very Mean stepmother, a Vain stepsister and her equally as mischievous Forward stepsister, Cinderella is treated very poorly indeed. In the true tradition of every fairy tale, the Fairy Godmother comes to Cinderella’s rescue and together with all the fairies of the magical kingdom ensure a happy ending as Cinderella and her Prince Charming live happily ever after.
This production is more than a story about footwear – it is an allegory of good triumphing over mean-spiritedness.
Combined with the lush music of Sergei Prokofiev, and the brilliant choreography of founding director Ann Brodie, the Carolina Ballet Artistic Director, Mimi Worrell, breathes magic into this well known and beloved fairy tale. Starring internationally recognized guest artists joining Carolina Ballet’s stars of tomorrow on stage today. This is a fairy tale for all ages.

Cody Unkart: New Works - Presented by the Columbia Music Festival Association
2022-04-22 18:00 - 2022-04-24 16:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The Columbia Music Festival Association will be presenting Cody Unkart: New Works. The paintings shown in the CMFA ArtSpace depict intimate spaces that the artist visits daily, including views of his neighborhood in the West Columbia Mill Village, Cayce Riverwalk, Congaree Vista, and the paths that connect them. Each painting emphasizes glimpses of fleeting light and shadows, rhythmic variations in architecture and nature, and quiet moments of contemplation and solitude. On his artistic practice Unkart notes: “Painting from observation allows me to slow down and be present; to notice and emphasize the infinite beauty and liveliness of ordinary surroundings.” In conjunction with Artista Vista, this will be the first time these works will be shown publicly.
Exhibition:
Fri. April 22nd 6:00pm – 9:00pm (light hors d’oeuvres)
Sat. April 23rd 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sun. April 24th 10:00am – 4:00pm

Rehearsal for Miss SC Plus America Pageant
2022-03-19 12:00 - 17:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Pageant rehearsal for the Miss SC Plus America Pageant.

Seasonal Saturday Salsa Social with Taino Dance Company
2022-03-12 20:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Come have fun meeting new people and dancing the styles of Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba, all the while a DJ sends a rhythmic pulse through the air over Latin American beats. This event is open to beginners as well as experts. Call 803-586-9060 for more information.
8:30 – Class
9:00 – Open Event

Poorrichkidzz Present: Workshop with Patdro Harris
2022-03-01 19:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Patdro Harris (Director/Broadway Choreographer/Writer) has combined his directing, chorographical and writing skills to become one of the most innovative and creative talents of our time. He is nationally and internationally recognized and respected by colleagues, critics, and fans. In this special closed event he will be giving a workshop in theater performance.

Columbia City Ballet: Body and Movement Explored
2022-02-25 19:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Body and Movement Explored is a mixed repertoire performance featuring contemporary works by local choreographers. Door time is 6:45pm.

CMFA Presents: Carolina Ballet Junior and Senior Company Production Degas Divertimento
2022-02-13 15:00, 2022-02-12 18:00, 2022-02-12 15:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The Junior and Senior members of Ann Brodie’s CAROLINA BALLET take the stage at the CMFA Artspace to present an evening where the romantic paintings of Edgar Degas come to life in a series of short vignettes which interpret, in music and dance, many of the painter’s most iconic images of dancers in their studio training under the stern tutelage of the ballet master. This wonderful work is set in the sweeping and nostalgic beauty of the French ballet world of the 19th century. This production is under the direction of Artistic Director Mimi Worrell.
Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged.
