Join us for a special Palm Sunday concert as we reflect on the Passion of Christ through a moving program of sacred music and spirituals. The centerpiece of the evening will be a rare opportunity to hear Theodore Dubois’ The Seven Last Words of Christ, a powerful and dramatic choral work that brings to life […]

Join us for an ONLINE grant information session for the Community Arts Development (CAD) grant program. Learn valuable tips and tricks for submitting a successful application! March 20 at 12pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yVWAqP6KSRmN6LGJlzQ2sQ April 14 at 7pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ibtixNNgTA-68fjJdEY6sQ For more details about the CAD grant program and to apply, visit hocoarts.org/grants. Application deadline: May 8.

In this workshop, you will mosaic a 8″ flowerpot using glass tile and found objects. At the beginning, we will discuss the materials and processes, and at the end, you will be able to take home your completed project. All materials, tools and instruction are provided. NO prior mosaic experience is needed. This workshop is […]

Spend an evening learning about this creative variation on beaded rope. The vine-like twist happens automatically. Students will bring their own beads: 3 colors of seed beads same size (11s, 8s or 6s) 6 grams of each color, scissors, mat, beading thread (6lb) and needle size 10 or 11

The HCC Film Program invites you to join the Spring 2025 Friday Film Discussions, which will all be focused on musicals. Offered virtually, the discussion series takes advantage of as many popular streaming formats as possible to make access easy for participants. The discussion series is like a book club, but with films. Choose the […]

Chrysalis Kids is back!!! Join us for an amazing morning filled with engaging music with the talented Culture Queen! The event will take place on Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. Come and enjoy a free, wonderful performance in a stunning outdoor venue! The Park opens […]

HCC Theatre proudly presents “Life Is A Cabaret” which is an evening filled with musical theatre solos and duets performed by a talented group of 14 singers. This intimate cabaret will feature some of your favorite songs accompanied on piano by Dustin Merrill. The emcees for the evening are HCC students Kaira Ogbue and Dani […]

In this workshop, you will create a 4″ square mosaic from start to finish using tissue paper, glue and safety glass. At the beginning, we will discuss the tools, materials and processes; and at the end, you will be able to take home your completed project. All materials, tools and instruction are provided. NO prior […]

Gallery I: Resident Visual Artists Exhibit Our annual Resident Visual Artists Exhibit showcasing recent artwork by artists with studios at the Center for the Arts. Gallery II: The Light Ekphrastic The Light Ekphrastic is a non-profit quarterly online journal dedicated to the creation of new written and visual artworks through collaboration between artists. Curated by: Jenny […]

As the title implies, we are thinking of tunes about spring. “Spring is Here”, “Spring Can really Hang You Up the Most”, “Up Jumped Spring” and “You Must Believe in Spring” as well as tunes about the season including “Easter Parade” and “I’ll Remember April”. It’s all thoughts of warmer weather as the CJB swings […]

The Navy Commodores return to the iconic Chrysalis stage in Downtown Columbia for a fabulous performance of big band jazz on April 26! Join us for this FREE, family-friendly showcase of some of the most talented performers in the nation in beautiful Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods!

Artists Gallery’s featured show in April 2025 is “The Pacific Northwest” Photography by Jay Moore. Award winning photographer Jay Moore takes you on a visual journey into the Pacific Northwest. From the powerful waters of the Pacific Ocean to the majestic lands of the Cascade Mountain range, come fall in love with one of the […]