Misty Copeland and Brooklyn Mack to Visit Columbia in Ballet Benefit Luncheon

Columbia City Ballet and the Columbia Classical Ballet have joined forces to bring Misty Copeland and Brooklyn Mack to the City of Columbia for a special fundraising luncheon that will work to benefit both ballet companies. The two companies have a long history with the region and each other, and before now haven’t been known to work together this formally or prominently. “This […]

Jasper Endorses Andy Smith for City Council Seat

Last night, as I sat at The Whig and looked around the room while City Council Candidate Andy Smith spoke from the corner, I was struck by two things. First, of the full house of individuals gathered there, filling up the tables and bar and jockeying for standing space on the open floor, not only was every […]

5 Qs for Chad Henderson about The Brothers Size

There’s a new play opening at Trustus Theatre on Friday that caught Jasper’s attention for a handful of reasons. We know that it’s part of the Brother/Sister trilogy written by Tarell Alvin McCraney and set in the Louisiana Bayou exploring Yoruba mythology — an African belief system, which some claim to be the oldest practiced religion. We saw In the Red and Brown Water last […]

ArtFields’ 2016 Call to Visual Artists – Why you Should Give it Another Try

We know that a lot of people are frustrated with ArtFields based on some of the better quality art they have denied and the lesser quality art they have accepted. It’s easy to say that someone doesn’t know what they’re doing — which is entirely possible. That said, there are a few things to keep in […]

James Franco, Chris O’Dowd, Leighton Meester Star in Harbison Theatre’s Screening of National Theater Live: Of Mice and Men

    A quick escape to the Broadway stage might be in order this week; for theatre fans, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College is bringing stars James Franco, Chris O’Dowd and Leighton Meester from the big stage in New York to the screen (and comfy, relaxing 400-seat venue) of Harbison Theatre in Irmo for […]

Tamara Finkbeiner wins Audience Award at 2nd Act Film Festival 2015

  Congratulations to Tamara Finkbeiner whose film Eva’s Plug, won the Audience Award at Friday night’s 2nd Act Film Festival sponsored by Jasper Magazine. Selected via audience ballot, the 2nd Act Film Festival Audience Award includes a check for $250, a First Draft editing program, and a one-of-a-kind trophy designed by Columbia artist, Matthew Kramer. According to film festival director Wade Sellers, “With any short […]

City Council Candidate Forum on Arts

Everyone who has been around Columbia for a decade or longer knows that what was once a smattering of artists who knew about each others’ work, usually within their own disciplines, has become a thriving multi-disciplinary arts community in which visual artists support dancers, dancers support musicians, musicians go to readings, literary artists go to […]

Third Annual Figure Out: A Figurative Nude Art Show brought to you by Planned Parenthood and Tapp’s Arts Center

Tapp’s Arts Center (1644 Main St.) will continue its partnership with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic by joining with local artists to celebrate the human figure. A fundraiser in its third year, Figure Out will include painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, film and photography.     The exhibition will include a special wall of art by Leslie Pierce. Pierce, who […]

Jasper 2015 Artists of the Year DEADLINE = SEPTEMBER 21st

Jasper Magazine announces the call for nominations for the title “Artist of the Year” in each of the following five categories: Dance Theatre Music Visual Arts Literary Arts Individual Artists, 18 and older, working in the greater Columbia arts community are eligible for the title based upon their artistic accomplishments during the period from September 15, 2014 until […]

Jasper Announces Open Call to Filmmakers for 2nd Act Film Festival 2015

  Jasper Magazine announces an open call to South Carolina filmmakers for participation in the Second Act Film Festival 2015.   The 2nd Act Film Festival is a unique take on the film project. Presented by Jasper Magazine, its mission is to encourage and promote the growth of independent filmmaking in South Carolina. A curated film […]