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Free summer at the CMA is back

1 week ago | chstoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado

Did you take advantage of free summer at the CMA last year? Whether it was your go-to way to beat the heat or you spent all of September kicking yourself for missing out, we have good news:Thanks to a generous grant from Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program,free admission for SC residents is back this summer, May 24-August 31. From this summer’s featured exhibitions to hands-on activities in The Cross Hatch and a stacked schedule of events, there’s plenty to enjoy. Plan your free visit
Want to pursue your passion and advance your career?

2 weeks ago | gvltoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado

Enter: The Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MASD) program, which combines the expertise of Furman’s Art, Communication Studies, English, and Business departments to help students thrive as innovative problem-solvers.
Celebrating 75 years of the CMA

1 month ago | colatoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado |Michael Beausoleil |David Stringer |Samantha Robertson

Did you know the historic Thomas Taylor House was the original location of the Columbia Museum of Art? The museum opened its doors in this space on March 23, 1950, with a historical portrait exhibition from the National Gallery of Art titled “The Face of American History.” Fast forward 75 years, and the CMA is undertaking an exciting anniversary project to revamp gallery lighting throughout the museum. (Want a peek behind the scenes? Check out an upcoming hard hat tour.) Learn more about the 75th
How does caffeine affect your heart health?

2 months ago | rictoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado |Mitch Hooper |Laura Figi |Patrick Sidwell

About 8 in 10 Americans consume some form of caffeine each day. So, how much is safe? Research shows that consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine a day is safe for most adults — this equals roughly 2-4 cups of brewed coffee. (Note: It’s recommended that pregnant or lactating women limit their daily caffeine consumption to 200 mg.) However, consuming more than 400 mg of caffeine a day may increase your risk of heart disease by raising your heart rate and blood pressure over time.
Date night idea: "Jane Anger" at The Warehouse Theatre

Jan 21, 2025 | gvltoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado |Danielle Johnson |Kyle Steadings |Stephanie Freeman

Ready for a play that will make you laugh about the pandemic? ...The 1606 one, that is? Enter: “Jane Anger,” opening at The Warehouse Theatre on Friday, Jan. 31, and running through Feb. 16. If Monty Python is more your speed than Masterpiece Theatre — or maybe you just think theatre can take itself a bit too seriously sometimes — this play is for you. Directed by Anne Kelly Tromsness, it’s an uproarious comedy full of surprises (read: leave the kids at home for this one). Date night, planned
Learning cool new skills? That's speaking our language.

Oct 21, 2024 | gvltoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado |Mitch Hooper |Stephanie Freeman |Danielle Johnson

Name three reasons Rosetta Stone has been a trusted name in language learning for over 30 years? Easy:The immersive platform offers expert-crafted courses in 25+ languages. Just 13 hours of study with Rosetta Stone is equivalent to a full semester of college Spanish. With lessons as short as five minutes, you can hone your skills between classes or meetings, on your commute, or even replace some mindless social media scrolling. Get 50% off 25 languages with Lifetime Unlimited. Explore the world
Monet, Matisse, and much more

Sep 12, 2024 | gvltoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado |Sarah Leonhardt |Stephanie Freeman |Danielle Johnson

As much as we love Greenville, we can’t lie — Paris was on our minds this summer in a majeur way. From watching the Olympics (and maybe the cringey but oh-so-bingeable “Emily in Paris”) to daydreaming about strolling through the city streets and sipping a latte by the Seine, we couldn’t baguette it out of our minds. One non-negotiable item on our dream Paris itinerary? Taking in all the amazing art the city has to offer, from the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay.
This comedic mystery is the distraction we all need

Sep 4, 2024 | gvltoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado |Stephanie Freeman |Danielle Johnson |Kyle Steadings

A wry, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective duo is kicking off The Warehouse Theatre’s 51st season this weekend. The famous sleuth and sidekick are moving from Baker Street to Augusta Street in this fast-paced romp, featuring Holmes and Watson as oddball female roommates solving mysteries (and kicking butts). Audiences can expect to laugh out loud and be delighted from start to finish during “Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B,” running Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 6.
Add to cal: Free summer fun at the CMA

Jul 3, 2024 | gvltoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado |Stephanie Freeman |Danielle Johnson

There’s plenty of summer left, GVL — and plenty of time to enjoy free access to the Columbia Museum of Art. Here are a few ideas to get you started:Cool off at tomorrow night’s Spritz Mix Happy Hour happening from 4-7 p.m. (and again throughout the month), featuring a build-your-own spritz bar, rotating DJ sets, and art activities. Relax into a moving meditation during a drop-in tai chi session on Boyd Plaza.
10 free ways to enjoy the CMA this summer

Jun 3, 2024 | gvltoday.6amcity.com | Kayla Machado |Danielle Johnson |Stephanie Freeman

In case you missed it, the Columbia Museum of Art recently announced free admission for SC residents — all summer long and for the next two summers — thanks to a generous grant from Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. The CMA also received a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation to offer a variety of programs and activities on Boyd Plaza throughout the year.