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January 22
The Boys in the Band
January 22, 2020 - January 25, 2020
January 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 & 25 at 8 pm January 19 & 26 at 3 pm
by Mart Crowley Directed by Jeffery Schwalk Fault lines beneath friendships, self-inflicted heartache come to light in this groundbreaking play SHOW DATES & TIMES: January 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 & 25 at 8...
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January 25
Metropolitan Opera Auditions
January 25, 2020
10AM - 2PM @Spears Concert Hall
The South Carolina District Metropolitan National Council Auditions take place at Columbia College in Spears Concert Hall. The winners of the district auditions will progress to the regional level of...
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March 14
Open House
March 14, 2020
10:00 AM-2:00PM
Join Us on Campus Students interested in our Women's College, Co-Ed Evening College, Graduate and Online programs are invited to our Open House event. Envision what’s next. We’re excited to share our...
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March 20
Faculty & Guest Artist Dance Concert
March 20, 2020 - March 21, 2020
7:30 PM @Cottingham Theatre
This annually produced performance represents the diverse artistry and research of the Columbia College Dance Faculty. Produced by the Columbia College Dance Company, this showcase often includes...
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April 2
Spring Musical Showcase
April 2, 2020
7PM @Spears Concert Hall
The Columbia College Music Program presents the Spring Musical Scenes Showcase. This musical evening is directed by Dr. Diana Amos. Admission is free.
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April 3
Alumnae Weekend 2020
April 3, 2020 - April 5, 2020
The Office of Alumnae Relations invites all classes back to campus to celebrate. The class of 1970 will be celebrating their 50th reunion. Classes ending in a ‘5 or ‘0 and the class of 2019 will be...
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April 3
SLP (Speech Language Pathology) Day
April 3, 2020
9AM
Come discover whether a career in Speech-Language Pathology is right for you. High School students, Community College students, and anyone looking for a career change is welcome to attend. When...
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