Columbia Music Festival Association

CMFA Presents: Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet's “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
2023-04-28 19:30 UTC | Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Delight in the enchantment of this magical production based on the play by William Shakespeare with music by Felix Mendelssohn. Follow the young lovers as they become involved with the mischievous woodland sprite, Puck. Find yourself in the Athenian magical forest ruled by Queen Titiana and her King, Oberon.
Mayhem… Music… Magic… Romance… all ends happily ever after!!!
Call Township Auditorium for tickets at (803) 576-2350
For group reservations call CMFA offices at (803) 771-6303

Columbia Repertory Dance Company 2023 Season Auditions
2023-04-29 10:00 - 14:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Columbia Repertory Dance Company is inviting professional dancers to audition for their 2023 season! Those auditioning are asked to bring a resume, headshot, and danceshot. The rehearsal schedule begins in May and includes Mondays and Fridays 9am – 12pm with occasional weekend dates. Performance dates forthcoming.

Auditions April 29th 10am – 2pm
CMFA ArtSpace – 914 Pulaski St. Columbia SC, 29201

Poorrichkidzzinc 2nd Annual Gala
2023-05-06 19:00 - 22:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Poorrichkidzzinc anniversary where we will celebrate our members with recognition and awards. There will be vendors, performers, and motivational speakers.
$20 Suggested Donation

CMFA Presents: ABCB/CDE in "Mary Poppins"
2023-05-20 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The Center for Dance Education lower division performance is a mini-musical theater production combining all genres of dance offered.
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.
Pre-order tickets strongly encouraged. Call: 803-771-6303

Three performances on Saturday, May 20th, 2023.
11am, 2pm, and 4pm

Spring Forward Literary Arts Showcase
2023-05-27 14:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Columbia Writers Alliance presents an open mic/literary and visual arts and vendor showcase.

Columbia Music Festival Association (CMFA) and The Pastor's Study Present: Maya the Artist (Maya Smith)
2023-06-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Pastor’s Study, 1633 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
Celebrating First Thursday on Main
The Columbia Music Festival Association along with The Pastor’s Study special event venue will be presenting artworks by visual artist Maya Smith. The artist often utilizes a variety of media including graphite, colored pencils, or acrylic paint. The imagery she creates typically features visually realistic people depicted in stylized or fantastic settings. Maya the Artist uses image making as a vehicle to celebrate the diversity of people. This will be the first time this locally respected artist will be exhibiting in The Pastor’s Study. While viewing the art, open house refreshments will be available for purchase at Lula Drake Wine Parlour downstairs in this beautiful, historic building.

Columbia Music Festival Association (CMFA)
The Pastor’s Study
First Thursday on Main
Maya the Artist (Maya Smith)- Artist

Speak Easy To Me: Spoken Word and Poetry Showcase
2023-06-25 19:30 - 21:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Spoken word and poetry showcase sponsored by Resonancz and featuring Coyaaa, Mazani, and Ashae Donae.
Live performance with complimentary soft drinks and light finger food.
Tickets MUST be purchased online at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speak-easy-to-me-tickets-636869091597

Alethia. Dance: Summer II Master Class "Kicks, Leaps, Jumps" With Trinity Cox
2023-07-28 19:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
A dance technique master class focusing on strength, flexibility, and mastery in kicks, leaps, and turns in various styles of dance.
$15

The Brunch Baddies hosted by Storm Survivors present: ZUMBA-THON!!!
2023-07-29 09:00 - 14:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The Brunch Baddies hosted by Storm Survivors present: ZUMBA-THON!!!
The Zumba and Group Fitness Instructor for this event will be personal trainer and nutrition coach, YVONNE SHAW!
The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to: The Hive Community Circle.
The Hive Community Circle is a survivor-led, survivor-driven support organization helping women and girls in South Carolina overcome the trauma of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking. We are on a mission to provide unwavering support and compassion to the most impacted, yet most under served survivors in SC.
Entry Fee $20.00

Columbia Music Festival Association (CMFA) and The Pastor's Study Present: Joshua Knight
2023-08-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The Pastor’s Study, 1633 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
Celebrating First Thursday on Main
The Columbia Music Festival Association along with The Pastor’s Study special event venue will be presenting artworks by visual artist Joshua Knight. The artist often masterfully utilizes a variety of media including oil, watercolor, and charcoal to create beautifully crafted images featuring contemporary rustic or Native American culture within delightfully stylized settings. This will be the first time this regionally celebrated artist will be exhibiting in The Pastor’s Study. This partnership initiative will bring arts programming to the 1600 block of Main Street, further expanding the First Thursday on Main event. While viewing the art, open house refreshments will be available for purchase at Lula Drake Wine Parlour downstairs in this beautiful, historic building.
Columbia Music Festival Association (CMFA)
The Pastor’s Study
First Thursday on Main
Joshua Knight – Artist
The Pastor’s Study 1633 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201
Thurs. August 3rd 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Jasper's Play Right Series Presents a Staged Reading of Lonetta Thompson's Play - Therapy
2023-08-06 17:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
In the third of the Jasper Project’s Play Right Series we present a workshopped and community produced staged reading of a new play from local theatre artist Lonetta Thompson.
$10
For Tickets: Click here

AB Carolina Ballet and Center for Dance Education: Masterclass with Brandon Whitmore
2023-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-09 16:30 - 17:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Dancers from all studios are welcome to take class with Brandon Whitmore, which will include learning a piece of choreography from MJ the Musical, currently on Broadway.
-$15 AB Carolina Ballet/CDE dancers
-$20 all other dancers
-Registration at the door
-Advanced Rep Class (level6/7)- TUESDAY AUGUST 8, 10:00-11:00AM
-Intermediate Rep Class (levels 3/4)- WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9, 4:30-5:30PM

Brandon L. Whitmore Biography (Long Version) 2023

Columbia Repertory Dance Company: In Our Time
2023-08-18 20:00, 2023-08-19 20:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Columbia Repertory Dance Company presents IN OUR TIME Friday, August 18th at 8PM at CMFA Artspace located at 914 Pulaski Street in Columbia’s Vista.
IN OUR TIME, CRDC’s fourth annual summer concert will feature exhilarating new works by six guest choreographers in addition to lead choreographer and Artistic Director Stephanie Wilkins, performed by twelve professional South Carolina dancers.
Choreographers: Stephanie Wilkins (Artistic Director) Angela Gallo, Erin Bailey, Dale Lam, Kiyomi Mercadante Ramirez, Jennifer Deckert and Andre Megerdichian.
Company: Bonnie Boiter-Jolley (Managing Director) Nicolas White, Carrie Preus, Ashlee Taylor, Megan Saylors, Erin Bailey, Joshua Alexander, Sakura Oka, Sidney Ramsey, Emily Jordan, Lindsey Fallaw, Olivia Timmerman (Apprentice).
$30 in advance, $35 at door

Tickets: https://www.coladance.com/shows

UNBOUND Dance Company Summer Intensive
2023-08-26 08:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-27 08:00 - 15:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Registration 8am
Classes 9am-12pm
Lunch Break 12pm-1pm
Classes 1pm-3pm

701 CCA and CMFA Present: Chris Corsano
2023-09-27 20:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Chris Corsano (b. 1975, USA) is a New York-based drummer who has been active at the intersections of collective improvisation, free jazz, avant-rock, and experimental music since the late 1990’s. He’s been the rim-batterer of choice for some of the greatest contemporary purveyors of “jazz” (Joe McPhee, Paul Flaherty, Mette Rasmussen, Zoh Amba) and “rock” (Sir Richard Bishop, Bill Orcutt, Jim O’Rourke), as well as artists beyond categorization (Björk for her Volta album and world tour, Michael Flower, Okkyung Lee). His dedication to collective improvisation has led Corsano to join forces with many kindred spirits and his appearance on over 180 records and thousands of live performances.
“Corsano, despite being arguably the most riotosly energetic and creative drummer in contemporary free jazz, does far more than merely bash his kit into submission. Playing loud does not mean abandoning subtlety, and Corsano’s sudden shifts of texture and dynamics are a wonder to behold.”
– Dan Warburton, The Wire (April 2006)
8:00 PM – doors open
8:30 PM – show
Cover $15.
photo credits: Jakob Isselstein and Laurent Orseau

Tre Floyd Productions Presents: Black Girl Therapy
2023-09-30 20:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Every girl has a number. Do you know yours? Six black girls, strangers to each other, go to a group therapy session. They may be strangers going in but they’ll never be the same coming out. The therapist has each girl to choose her number which will define who she is. Come join the session and find the answer to what is your number. Every girl has a number… what’s yours?
Saturday, September 30th 8:00pm
VIP Tickets receive a swag bag and priority seating.
Get Your Tickets: HERE
This stage play is sponsored by Elevating Voices – our thoughts, our journeys, our voices
Founded in 2018, Elevating Voices, LLC set out to bridge the gap between information and entertainment. Through media such as web-series and stage plays, elevating voices shows the diverse lifestyles of minorities without using stereotypes. Our characters represent authentic people and the stories are relatable to diverse audiences. By creating unique and entertaining storylines, Elevating Voices creates connections between gay and straight people, black and white, and much more. Our goal is to start conversations to close the gap that has been filled with misconceptions and stereotypes.

Tre Floyd Productions Presents: Black Girl Therapy
2023-10-01 20:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Every girl has a number. Do you know yours? Six black girls, strangers to each other, go to a group therapy session. They may be strangers going in but they’ll never be the same coming out. The therapist has each girl to choose her number which will define who she is. Come join the session and find the answer to what is your number. Every girl has a number… what’s yours?
Sunday, October 1st 8:00pm
VIP Tickets receive a swag bag and priority seating.
Get Your Tickets: HERE
This stage play is sponsored by Elevating Voices – our thoughts, our journeys, our voices
Founded in 2018, Elevating Voices, LLC set out to bridge the gap between information and entertainment. Through media such as web-series and stage plays, elevating voices shows the diverse lifestyles of minorities without using stereotypes. Our characters represent authentic people and the stories are relatable to diverse audiences. By creating unique and entertaining storylines, Elevating Voices creates connections between gay and straight people, black and white, and much more. Our goal is to start conversations to close the gap that has been filled with misconceptions and stereotypes.

Columbia Traditional Music and Dance: Contra Dance in Columbia
2023-10-14 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-11-11 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-12-09 19:00 - 22:30, 2024-01-13 19:00 - 22:30, 2024-01-27 19:00 - 22:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Contra Dance is a form of folk dancing made up of long lines of couples usually ascribed to New England or the Appalachian region. This event will feature a live band and dance caller with a beginner class for newcomers all within the ArtSpace Pink Studio.

New Dancer’s Workshop from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Learn Contra dance basics for a more enjoyable experience.
Dance from 7:30 PM. – 10:30 PM

Dances are walked through and called!
Please bring clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes.
Feel free to bring snacks to share!
For more details:

Website: http://www.contracola.org
Find us on Facebook at “Columbia Traditional Music and Dance“
Follow us on Twitter: @Contracola
Our photo albums are on Flickr.
Our video collections are on Vimeo.

Admission: $10

EVENT POSTPONED-Second Home Comedy Show: A More Laughing Event
2023-12-10 18:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Check back at a later time for further details.
Join us for a night of good, fun, clean-ish comedy.
Presented by: Allison the comedian.
Host: Patrick Fowler
Featuring: T-Link

Next Generation Ballet Summer Intensive Audition
2024-01-06 14:00 - 16:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Awarded “Outstanding School” at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) New York City finals, Next Generation Ballet (NGB), directed by Philip Neal is a stepping stone for great talent. Our outstanding school faculty will be joined by guest teachers in offering excellent individualized instruction and coaching. NGB is part of one of the largest performing arts centers in America, the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Florida. Featuring 30 to 35 hours of instruction weekly, the NGB Summer Intensive program offers the perfect mix of a daily intense dance schedule, a structured and safe environment and a professional performance opportunity on a world class stage. Several weekly activities are scheduled including educational seminars, movie nights and theme park excursions on Sundays. Students are provided with individual attention, a dormitory within walking distance and a comprehensive meal plan. Advanced students may also audition for the NGB Trainee program. Provide a head shot and first arabesque photo to the audition. Must be 11 years old and have at least 1 year of pointe experience by June 15, 2022 to audition.
2:00pm – 2:30pm – Registration in office
2:30pm – 4:00 – Audition in studio

Joffrey Ballet School Summer Auditions
2024-02-10 16:00 - 20:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Dancers ages 8 to 25 are invited to audition for any of our worldwide Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensives. All dancers, new and returning, are required to audition, in consideration for Summer 2023 acceptance, scholarship and placement.
Ballet Check-In / Registration (Ages 8 to 25)
4:00PM – 4:30PM
Ballet 1 Audition (Ages 8 to 25)
4:30PM – 6:00PM
Jazz & Contemporary Check-In / Registration (Ages 8 to 25)
6:00PM – 6:30PM
Jazz & Contemporary 1 Audition (Ages 8 to 25)
6:30PM – 8:00PM

$35 Pre-Registration Online, $40 Walk-In Registration

South Carolina Ballet: Body and Movement Explored
2024-02-16 19:30, 2024-02-17 19:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
An Evening of Dance Where the Visual and Physical Collide.

Join us on February 16th and 17th as South Carolina Ballet (Columbia City Ballet) invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of dance at the Columbia Music Festival Association Black Box Theater. Experience “Body & Movement Explored – An Evening of Dance Where the Visual and Physical Collide.” This unique production aims to raise awareness and appreciation for mixed repertoire, contemporary, and modern dance movements. It provides a platform for multiple choreographers to collaborate with the skilled dancers of South Carolina Ballet. Each performance concludes with an engaging Q&A session, offering exclusive insights into the creative processes. “We are thrilled about the distinctiveness of this event. Columbia boasts numerous talented dancers and choreographers, both within our own Company and the community. It’s an honor to showcase their pieces,” expressed Executive & Artistic Director William Starrett. This intimate dance experience promises to delight and inspire, expanding your appreciation for the art of dance. Join us in celebrating the creative individuality and brilliance within the world of dance, right in your own community! Mark your calendars for February 16th and 17th at 7:30 pm. Individual seat tickets are priced at $35-$40, while sponsored table tickets for 8 guests are available at $400 (including a complimentary bottle of red & white). For more information, please contact (803)-799-7605. We look forward to seeing you there!
