Columbia Music Festival Association

Amityville, 1925
2021-10-28 20:00, 2021-10-29 20:00, 2021-10-30 20:00 UTC | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join Theatre Mysterium for “Amityville, 1925”, the new original play written and directed by Christofer Cook. This unique theatrical performance is based on the true historical record of the Amityville haunted house and the subsequent classic film series that it inspired.
This is the world premiere of the very first live play about the infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Long Island, NY. The Columbia, South Carolina production by Theatre Mysterium is an out-of-town tryout prior to an Off-Broadway limited engagement in October of 2022.

Doors open at 7:30pm.

Amityville, 1925
2021-10-31 13:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join Theatre Mysterium for “Amityville, 1925”, the new original play written and directed by Christofer Cook. This unique theatrical performance is based on the true historical record of the Amityville haunted house and the subsequent classic film series that it inspired.
This is the world premiere of the very first live play about the infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Long Island, NY. The Columbia, South Carolina production by Theatre Mysterium is an out-of-town tryout prior to an Off-Broadway limited engagement in October of 2022.
Doors open at 12:30pm.

Moving Body Dance Company's Fall Concert "UNDER"
2021-12-03 19:30, 2021-12-04 19:30 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
As we find ourselves under observation, under pressure, under arrest, under the influence and swallowed by the undertow we reflect on shame.

This dance explores the complex relationships between the good and bad, the clean and unclean and the notion of innocence and guilt. How can shame unpack itself in the body and keep you under? How do you attempt to dig yourself out?
*event image by Brailey Johnson*
With a very special guest, Adia Victoria: A Southern Gothic
A South Carolina native, Adia is a Gothic Blues artist currently based in Nashville, TN.

https://www.movingbody.org/mbdc

Unbound Dance Holiday Open Class
2021-12-22 10:00 - 12:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Contemporary-jazz dance class open for everyone ages 13 and up. Donations to benefit the CMFA.

Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive Audition
2022-01-22 13:00 - 15:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Auditions for Fort Wayne Ballet’s 4 week Summer Intensive program for summer of 2022.

1:00-1:30pm registration
1:30-3:00pm class

Princeton Dance and Theater Studio
2022-02-06 15:00 - 17:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Ballet audition for students for Princeton Dance and Theater Studio programs.
3:00pm – 3:30pm – Registration in office
3:30pm – 5:00pm – Audition in studio

CMFA Presents: Carolina Ballet Junior and Senior Company Production Degas Divertimento
2022-02-12 15:00, 2022-02-12 18:00, 2022-02-13 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

CMFA Presents: Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet's "Cinderella"
2022-04-22 10:00, 2022-04-23 19:30, 2022-04-24 15:00 | 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

Palmetto Conservatory of Dance: Cinderella
2022-05-06 19:30, 2022-05-07 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: 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

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.

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

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

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.

South Carolina Shakespeare Company Auditions for Fall Production
2022-07-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 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.
