Color the Arts Event Showcases Local Talent This Evening

The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties presents its 7th annual Color the Arts fundraiser tonight at the First Citizens Center Courtyard Plaza from 6-9 p,m.

This “colorfully casual mini-arts festival” celebrates the diversity and quality of the arts in the greater Columbia area and showcases extraordinary local talent in an art exhibition and sale. Other activities include live music, performances and a silent auction.Proceeds from Color the Arts support The Arts Fund which provides grants, technical assistance, and arts education programs for artists and arts organizations in Richland & Lexington counties.A few of the artists participating in the event include Cindy Saad, Warren Brusse, Jennie Branham, Karen Langley, Alicia Leeke plus several others.
Tickets can be purchased online via the Color the Arts website at http://www.colorthearts.info/.

Third Annual Palette to Palate to be held May 15-17 2009

The Village at Sandhill has partnered with The Cultural Council and Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce to hold the Third Annual Palette to Palate Event Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, 2009.

This three-day art event will take place at Town Center Commons and will include live entertainment, art demonstrations, and the annual Taste of the Village event.

Palette to Palate Event Hours:
Friday, May 15: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 17: Noon to 6 p.m.

Schedule of events:

Art: On view and for sale from over 25 of the area’s best known and admired artisans including work by local artist Alicia Leeke.

Music: Friday, May 15: Island Close By – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16: Fatback & The Grove Band – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17: Coolie G & Lion Soul – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Taste of the Village: Friday, May 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., sample specialties from Village at Sandhill restaurants and beverage places. Just purchase sampling tickets for $1 each at the on-site ticket booths.

Village at Sandhill is located at Clemson Road and Two Notch Road in Northeast Richland County and is owned and managed by Kahn Development Company.