Here are your weekend plans
South Carolina’s arts scene is rarely dormant, but is especially lively this weekend. Two major arts festivals are running concurrently, so let’s give a rundown of the highlights.
ArtFields | Lake City | Today-April 28
ArtFields is one of the state’s three main arts festivals, but has the unique distinction of being, well, off the beaten trail compared to its big-deal brethren Artisphere and Spoleto Festival USA. But starting today, tiny Lake City in southern Florence County becomes a hotbed of activity for more than a week with this signature event, now in its sixth year. You’ll find that art is, almost literally, everywhere. (No, seriously.) There is a serious children’s component with the ArtFields, Jr. competition, and a wide array of events from music to horticulture to a 5K Color Run (not our speed) and Walk (there you go). Many events are free, and the weather should be nice through the weekend.
All images courtesy of ArtFieldsSC.org.
Artista Vista | Columbia | Saturday
Columbia’s Vista is an officially designated South Carolina Cultural District. Its notoriety springs from its galleries, which jump into the spotlight every spring with Artista Vista. They’ll hang new, unique shows and some will offer complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres with live entertainment. Additionally, enjoy music and other entertainment throughout the Vista. The festivities began last night, but that doesn’t fit our theme, so yeah. On hiatus tonight, official events start afresh with Art Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Good weather is forecast for Columbia as well.