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Sunday, February 24, 2013  The All-State Orchestra Festival gave people a chance to come out to a free concert.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The University of South Carolina's School of Medicine is scheduled to host a special ceremony that bestows the famed white coats upon medical students.  University spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the so-called Pledge of Commitment ceremony is slated for Friday at the Koger Center in Columbia. .

Friday, January 04, 2013  An annual concert series returns to the Midlands featuring the "Empress of Soul."

Monday, May 28, 2012  People in Columbia have an opportunity to hear some music for free this Memorial Day.

Saturday, April 14, 2012  We've got a jam packed arts calander this weekend in the Midlands.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  The South Carolina Philharmonic hosts a Masterworks concert performance  as part of its Music For A Cause series to benefit Harvest Hope Foodbank.

Friday, February 24, 2012  As Black History month wraps up, a The Auntie Karen Foundation welcomes top shelf talent.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  The Columbia Classical Ballet Company is inviting dancers from around the nation to perform in it's annual "Lifechance: Gala of the Stars."

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Federal and state authorities are meeting in Columbia for a summit on prescription drug abuse and addiction.

Sunday, May 29, 2011  Memorial Day Weekend offered another chance Sunday for people to escape the heat and humidity and enjoy a unique way of paying tribute to the United States' fallen heroes.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Faculty, students and staff at the University of South Carolina gathered to pay tribute to the college's former president Andrew Sorensen, who died early this month in Ohio at age 72.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Four South Carolina schools will be named Palmetto's Finest for 2011.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  Ashford and Simpson are in Columbia for Friday night's annual "Legends of..." concert to benefit the Auntie Karen Foundation.  AKF, founded and run by Karen Alexander, works to expose young people to the various arts and also teach them entrepreneurial skills.  The "Legends of..." concert series is the foundation's signature fundraiser each year featuring a different artist.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009  As Black History Month continues, the Auntie Karen Foundation is gearing up for hits annual "Legends Of..." concert.  This year's event features two internationally known recording artists-- George Duke and Rachelle Ferrell.  Both will perform at the Koger Cetner for the Arts on Friday, February 27.  The show begins at 8:00 PM.