Columbia Music Festival Association

Palmetto Conservatory of Dance: Cinderella
2022-05-06 19:30 UTC | 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.

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

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

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.

Moving Body Dance Company's Fall Concert "UNDER"
2021-12-04 19:30, 2021-12-03 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

Amityville, 1925
2021-10-31 13:00, 2021-10-24 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.

Amityville, 1925
2021-10-30 20:00, 2021-10-29 20:00, 2021-10-28 20:00, 2021-10-23 20:00, 2021-10-22 20:00, 2021-10-21 20:00 | 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 7:30pm.

Columbia Children's Theatre Presents: Grace for President
2021-10-03 15:00, 2021-10-02 19:00, 2021-10-02 14:00, 2021-10-01 19:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Grace for President tells the story of a girl, who, stunned to discover that all U.S. presidents have been men, decides to kick off her own political career by running for president of her class. She faces off against a popular boy and wins in a surprising way. The lesson? That women – whether Grace, Kamala Harris or anyone in the audience – can run for office, win, and lead.
Based on the book by Kelly S. DiPucchio and adapted for the stage by Joah Cushing, this musical about girl power is an entertaining hit for all ages and audiences.
Adapted for the stage by Joan Cushing, CCT is excited to bring this musical production of Grace for President to the CMFA stage. In addition to offering an inspiring perspective on the opportunities for women in America, the show serves as a great primer for young people on the electoral process and drives home the critical role of character in leadership. With a perfect balance of humor, music, and education – it’s a great fit for the whole family.
The show is directed by CCT Artistic Director, Jerry Stevenson. “This year we put careful thought into balancing older classics with newer, more topical programming,” says Stevenson, “and I think Grace for President is the perfect show to start the season.”
Fittingly, the role of Grace Campbell will be played by local teachers Akira Taylor and Erica Cooper. Akira teaches Math at Midlands Art Conservatory, while Erica teaches Dance at Eau Claire High School. The choreography is by Lisa Sendler and costumes are by Jerry Stevenson and Donna Harvey.

Pouf!
2021-09-05 15:00 | CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Fresh off of our NYC run at the Connelly Theatre as part of SheFest, Evolving Door Theatre Company presents an original comedy by Columbia’s Lou Clyde! Directed by Jessica Francis Fichter. What happens when you mix hairspray, headlice and a little dab of Elvis? Hairlarity. The year is 1958 and Betty finds herself unfulfilled as a housewife. She and her husband have been unsuccessful in starting a family and her husband will not “permit” her to get a job. With the encouragement of her sister, Betty secretly sets up an in-home salon, leveraging her prowess with hairspray and bobby pins. Betty begins to change the lives of neighborhood women by “poufing” their hair. Pouf! is an “uplifting” comedy with big hair and even bigger laughs.
